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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September 8, 202612 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. 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 14 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, 202619 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

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