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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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

September 21, 202611 min

99% of Traders will be replaced by AI... here's the truth.

Send us Fan Mail Will AI Replace Traders? Don't fall for the AI trading traps. 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! Flash Research Use coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer 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 15, 202640 min

Price Action Rose: Technical Analysis Expert explains Scalping vs. Institutional Trading

Send us Fan Mail Price Action Rose joins David Capablanca ahead of Friendly Bear Conference 7 in Los Angeles. Rose is a full-time ES futures trader. She walks through her path from corporate marketing and a jewelry studio into trading, why she left stocks for the S&P 5-minute chart, and how she reads bars as a conversation — not indicators. The core of the episode: stop-order / trend days vs limit-order / bet-against days, why “choppy” is the wrong word, how tight ranges are a retail scalping edge, and how she used prop firms as funding instead of a same-day gamble. See Rose live with Tom Hougaard and me on October 12, 2026 at City Club LA, 51st floor. Tickets: 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 Flash Research Use coupon code FB15 for 15% off Premium. Find your edge with the best stock analyzer 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. 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 8, 202611 min

How I became a verified 90% win rate trader... my strategy.

Send us Fan Mail I'm explaining the real process and rigorous research required to achieve a high win rate in trading, and most of which has to be done before a trader even enters the trade. These trade selection criteria will help you see what's actually moving the markets, and how to be truly selective as a trader. 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 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

August 23, 20261 hr 13 min

10 Million+ Hedge Fund Trader Explains 27 Years of Stock Trading Strategies | David Veprek, CFA

Send us Fan Mail David Veprek is an 8-figure trader with over 10 millions of verified profits. In this podcast he sits down with 7-figure trader David Capablanca for a discussion on short selling at his office in DTLA. He began trading in 1999 with $2,000 gifted after high school graduation, coinciding with the internet boom. His early strategy involved buying shares prior to announced forward stock splits and selling post-split, capitalizing on increased retail demand due to lowered share prices. He has traded for various hedge funds and is actively sharing his trading journals with the FinTwit community. 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 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 19, 202618 min

Trading Comes First. Everything Else Can Wait.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Capablanca explains why he’s ending the free bonus webinars after noticing entitlement and lack of engagement from people who didn’t pay, reinforcing that skin in the game is essential for real progress. He shares how free access often attracts the wrong mindset, distracts from focused trading, and can ultimately hurt performance—reminding listeners that if trading suffers, everything else falls apart. David also breaks down a recent PIPE unlock on CAST, the hedging mechanics with pre-funded warrants, and why non-gappers like FLGC are dangerous at meaningful size, while inviting serious traders interested in continuing the work to reach out about joining Friendly Bear University. 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 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