The Friendly Bear

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The Friendly Bear™ is a weekly show that focuses on interviewing some of the best traders in the world from different niches. Listeners will be able to take show insights and apply these nuggets of information to their own strategies. In addition to interviewing top traders from around the world, The Friendly Bear™ also features guests such as market insiders, professionals and unique players in the trading space. The show is hosted by verified 90% win ratio 7-figure trader, David Capablanca.

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November 8, 20265 min

FREE Webinar November 9-10 for My Book Short Selling Master

Send us Fan Mail To attend the FREE webinars, visit www.shortsellingmaster.com Book - Short Selling Master Preorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear University Get Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now Available Cobra Trading Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Platform David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! EdgeToTrade Use coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for traders AskEdgar Use Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filings Stock Analysis Pro Get unlimited access to all financial data and tools. Flash Research Use coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

November 6, 202629 min

Chapter 7 from Short Selling Master: Identifying Chinese Stock Manipulation

Send us Fan Mail This episode is the audio version of a detailed video lesson from Friendly Bear University covering Chapter 7 of the book Short Selling Maste r . It’s one of the most important chapters for short sellers, focusing on how to understand and identify non-gappers — a high-level manipulation pattern (often linked to heavy, coordinated activity) that can trap traders who don’t recognize it. The lesson walks through real examples, explains why this setup is so dangerous, and reinforces the simple rule of staying away so you can protect capital to keep trading another day. Book - Short Selling Master Preorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear University Get Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now Available Cobra Trading Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Platform David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! EdgeToTrade Use coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for traders AskEdgar Use Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filings Stock Analysis Pro Get unlimited access to all financial data and tools. Flash Research Use coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

October 30, 202614 min

The Daily Candle “First Red Day” Strategy EVERY TRADER NEEDS.

Send us Fan Mail Small cap stock trading is a niche. Many traders have found repeatable trading systems in this niche while there are also many who simply look to short anything without sufficient understanding of the market psychology behind the candles. If you want to improve your win rate in small cap trading, start here 👇 📕My Book Short Selling Master: https://shortsellingmaster.com Book - Short Selling Master Preorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear University Get Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now Available Cobra Trading Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Platform David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! EdgeToTrade Use coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for traders Flash Research Use coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer Stock Analysis Pro Get unlimited access to all financial data and tools. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

October 26, 20268 min

I started trading at 30, turned millionaire at 40. You have no excuse.

Send us Fan Mail Build your trading career like a business. There is no shortcut to succeed in trading. If your goal is to make a lot of money fast, go to the casino. If your goal is to build a life-long career in trading, where you can repeat a process to make consistent and predictable returns over a very long time, take it slow. Trading is a marathon, not a sprint. Book - Short Selling Master Preorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear University Get Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now Available Cobra Trading Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Platform David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! AskEdgar Use Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filings EdgeToTrade Use coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for traders Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

October 19, 202611 min

This is how real people get good at trading REALISTICALLY.

Send us Fan Mail There is no shortcut to succeed in trading. If your goal is to make a lot of money fast, go to the casino. If your goal is to build a life-long career in trading, where you can repeat a process to make consistent and predictable returns over a very long time, take it slow. Trading is a marathon, not a sprint. Friendly Bear University Get Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now Available Book - Short Selling Master Preorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Cobra Trading Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Platform David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! AskEdgar Use Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filings EdgeToTrade Use coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for traders Stock Analysis Pro Get unlimited access to all financial data and tools. Flash Research Use coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

October 17, 202611 min

How Short Selling Works (Short Selling for Beginners)

Send us Fan Mail A detailed Short-Selling guide for beginners. Short-selling is an approach to trading stocks in the financial markets, especially in the niche of small-cap stocks. Friendly Bear University Get Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now Available Book - Short Selling Master Preorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Cobra Trading Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Platform EdgeToTrade Use coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for traders AskEdgar Use Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filings David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

October 15, 20261 hr 10 min

The Real Edge in Short-Selling Explained by Hedge Fund Ex-Analyst (ShortFinder CEO)

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David (ReverseLong) sits down with Justin Hibbard, founder of Capital Scope and the creator of Shortfinder . With a unique background spanning financial journalism at BusinessWeek, forensic accounting, hedge fund analysis, and nearly 7 years as a FINRA regulator, Justin shares an unfiltered, institutional breakdown of how the market actually works. Friendly Bear University Get Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now Available Book - Short Selling Master Preorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Cobra Trading Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Platform David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! AskEdgar Use Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filings EdgeToTrade Use coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for traders Flash Research Use coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer Stock Analysis Pro Get unlimited access to all financial data and tools. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

October 5, 202630 min

From Corporate Flight Attendant to Trader

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation David sits down with Sasha, a regular at the Friendly Bear Conferences who lives in Los Angeles and has become a familiar face in the community. They dig into the real realities of trading while raising a young child, the psychological traps of prop firms, the power of in-person trader connections, and why Sasha is slowly shifting toward stocks. Friendly Bear Conference 7 Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Book - Short Selling Master Preorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear University Get Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now Available Cobra Trading Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Platform David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! AskEdgar Use Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filings EdgeToTrade Use coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for traders Flash Research Use coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer Stock Analysis Pro Get unlimited access to all financial data and tools. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

October 2, 202610 min

Anchored VWAP Trading Indicator Guide: Entry, Exit and Risk Management (AVWAP)

Send us Fan Mail Day Trading for Beginners - Anchored VWAP Trading Indicator Pro-Tips -------------------------------- Don't miss our next big trading conference in Los Angeles on October 12, 2026 ft. Tom Hougaard! http://friendlybearconference.com ✅Learn Trading IN-PERSON from me 1-on-1 Book - Short Selling Master Preorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7 Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear University Get Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now Available Cobra Trading Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Platform David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! AskEdgar Use Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filings Stock Analysis Pro Get unlimited access to all financial data and tools. EdgeToTrade Use coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for traders Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show

September 28, 202631 min

Tom Hougaard & David Capablanca: Wanting to win is fear of losing

Send us Fan Mail Tom Hougaard (Best Loser Wins) is back on The Friendly Bear Podcast with David Capablanca ( @reverselong ) — days after a massive FTSE short and weeks before Friendly Bear Conference 7 in Los Angeles. 🎟️ Friendly Bear Conference 7 — Monday, Oct 12, 2026 — 51st floor, City Club LA Tickets: https://www.friendlybearconference.com 📚 Tom Hougaard — Best Loser Wins 📚 David Capablanca — Short Selling Master Book - Short Selling Master Preorder David Capablanca's book - Short Selling Master Friendly Bear Conference 7 Early Bird ticket for Friendly Bear Conference 7 ft. Tom Hougaard on 10/12/26 Friendly Bear University Get Profitable & Master Your Trading - Memberships & Courses Now Available Cobra Trading Click the link and get 33% off commissions for life as well as one month of free DAS Trader Platform David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! EdgeToTrade Use coupon code FRIENDLYBEAR15 for 15% off EdgeToTrade, the financial research platform for traders AskEdgar Use Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filings Flash Research Use coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show