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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.

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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.

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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!
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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