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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August 17, 202649 min

The Short Selling Book That’s Making Long Traders Better

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Capablanca sits down with Josh, a primarily long-biased trader who has been using Short Selling Master as a practical trading manual since its release. They dig into why short-selling principles are just as valuable for long traders in today’s small-cap market, how the best longs are often short squeezes, and the critical filters every trader needs—especially around nano floats, Chinese stocks, and the real danger of T12 halts. David also breaks down his “architect’s view” of the charts, the 9-indicator checklist he runs before every short, and why avoiding certain manipulated names frees up both capital and mental bandwidth. A raw, tactical conversation packed with real examples and hard-earned rules for anyone serious about surviving and thriving in modern markets. 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 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. 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

August 12, 202657 min

Tom Hougaard: How I Beat the Mental Game of Trading (After Failing for 5 Years)

Send us Fan Mail Friendly Bear Conference – Los Angeles October 12, 2026 Speakers: Tom Hougaard • David Capablanca • Rose • Justin Hibbard Tickets: www.friendlybearconference.com Author of Best Loser Wins, one of the best trading psychology books ever written, returns to the podcast for a deep, unfiltered conversation on risk, failure, deliberate practice, and what it actually takes to stay in the game long-term. We also talk about the upcoming Friendly Bear Conference in Los Angeles (October 12) featuring Tom Hougaard, Al Brooks, and Rose (Al’s long-time trading room partner and prop trading specialist). This is one of the deepest episodes we’ve done. 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 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. 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

August 12, 202614 min

don't give up on trading... my story

Send us Fan Mail ✅Learn Trading In-Person from me 1-on-1: https://form.typeform.com/to/O1Yiz8LX This is the honest reality of my trading journey. Most people see the profits but ignore the struggle. I began with the basics of personal finance before attempting to trade full-time. My path was far from smooth, marked by significant setbacks including an $11,000 loss during 2020 that nearly ended my progress. At my lowest point, I was living in an office just to stay afloat, which forced me to reevaluate my entire approach to risk and consistency. Don't miss our next big trading conference in Los Angeles on October 12, 2026 ft. Tom Hougaard! http://friendlybearconference.com 📕My Book Short Selling Master: https://shortsellingmaster.com 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 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 David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! 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

July 27, 202646 min

Short-Selling Reports Explained: The Real Edge of Stock Trading

Send us Fan Mail In this episode on The Friendly Bear, David Capablanca (aka Reverselong ) sits down with William Coz, founder of Activ8 Insights — the leading data platform and newsroom covering the entire activist short-selling world. They met in person at the Friendly Bear Conference in Mexico City (and connected earlier through an Activ8 journalist in Buenos Aires). This is pure gold for anyone who short sells, follows short reports, or wants the real track records behind the biggest names. 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! Stock Analysis Pro Get unlimited access to all financial data and tools. AskEdgar Use Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filings 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

July 25, 202611 min

1% Trader Mindset from World's Best Psychologists (Dr. Steenbarger, Tom Hougaard & Jack Schwager)

Send us Fan Mail ✅Learn Trading In-Person from me 1-on-1: https://form.typeform.com/to/O1Yiz8LX In this video, I shared the biggest trading psychology lessons I learned from my conversations with 3 trading legends: Dr. Steenbarger, Tom Hougaard and Jack Schwager. 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 Stock Analysis Pro Get unlimited access to all financial data and tools. AskEdgar Use Code friendlybear for 25% off for AskEdgar, the new standard for researching SEC filings David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! 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

July 22, 202629 min

The Pro Quant Playbook: Finding, Testing & Automating Trading Edges

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, discretionary trader and author of Short Selling Master , David Capablanca aka sits down with algorithmic trading expert Dave Mabe to break down how discretionary and systematic traders can actually work together instead of staying in their own lanes. Dave has been trading systematically for nearly 20 years and works closely with traders at SMB Capital. He shares practical insights on backtesting, building automated edges, handling small-cap environments filled with algorithms, and how to turn discretionary ideas into robust, automatable strategies. 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 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. David's Instagram Subscribe for behind the scenes trading related content David's X Profile Follow David Capablanca on X! 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

June 29, 20262 hr 18 min

Shortfinder Small-Cap Dilution Masterclass at Friendly Bear Conference Mexico City

Send us Fan Mail In this video, Justin Hibbard, founder of Shortfinder presents a small-cap dilution Masterclass at the Friendly Bear Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City on May 30, 2026. www.shortfinder.com 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 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

June 20, 20261 hr 4 min

World's TOP Young Traders: Market Wizards The Next Generation by Jack Schwager & George Coyle

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Friendly Bear we are joined by the authors of Market Wizards: The Next Generation Jack Schwager & George Coyle. Jack returns to the podcast for the 4th time over the years. Jack Schwager is a trader, fund manager, and the renowned author of the Market Wizards series. He has just released his latest book, Market Wizards: Next Generation, co-authored with George Coyle. For decades, Jack has interviewed the world’s top traders, uncovering the principles behind consistent profitability. His books have sold millions of copies and influenced tens of millions of traders globally. Jack was a big inspiration for me to write my own trading book Short Selling Master. We’re grateful for his time and insights. Thank you to Jack and George , we hope you enjoy this episode! Get the book (link includes pre-order bonus access): Market Wizards: The Next Generation https://linktr.ee/gcoyle 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 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

June 17, 202618 min

Tom Hougaard REACTS to David Capablanca's CRAZY Story in Short Selling Master

Send us Fan Mail In this video, bestselling author of Best Loser Wins, Tom Hougaard reacts to David Capablanca's epic trip to Bucaramanga, Colombia where David uncovered a scam marijuana company listed on the Nasdaq. This story explains many key fundamental concepts for David's trading and is explained in detail along with his strategies in David's upcoming book on August 4th-- Short Selling Master: Proven Strategies from a High-Stakes Day Trader. Preorder the book now to unlock bonus materials. Just send a screenshot of the preorder via direct message to David's Instagram: reverselong Additionally, Tom Hougaard and David Capablanca will be hosting Friendly Bear Conference 7 in Los Angeles, USA on October 12, 2026. Tickets to the event can be found here: www.friendlybearconference.com 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! 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

May 12, 202639 min

Bilingual Podcast with My Mom

Send us Fan Mail In this Mother's Day podcast special, David Capablanca invites his mom on the podcast to talk about various topics. Note: The first half of the podcast is in Spanish and the second half is in English. 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 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 Dilution Tracker Click the link and get 10% off of Dilution Tracker 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