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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 28 MIN

572: I Turned $29k Into $1M Short Selling Stocks - David Capablanca

from Desire To Trade Podcast | Forex Trading & Interviews with Highly Successful Traders

I Turned $29k Into $1M Short Selling Stocks In episode 572 of the Desire To Trade Podcast, you will be listening to an interview with David Capablanca, who walks through how he went from financially illiterate to growing a small account into millions by short-selling stocks most traders are too scared to touch. He breaks down the strict checklist he uses to avoid the trades that wipe accounts out. The video is also available for you to watch on YouTube. >> Watch the video recording! Topics Covered In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Who is David Capablanca? 02:00 What brought him to short selling instead of buying stocks 04:26 How he learned to trade 07:28 How does he manage risk when short selling? 07:58 His nine-core checklist 16:52 Is it mostly fundamentals, or is technical analysis involved too? 18:40 How far down does he ride a move before covering? 20:17 Can anyone become a good short seller? 25:27 Is shorting big caps easier for the average new trader? 27:04 Could you also short UK/European stocks? 27:41 Where to find David Capablanca and his book (links below) What did you like best in this podcast episode? Let's talk in the comments below, or join me in the Facebook group! Desire To Trade's Top Resources DesireToTRADE Forex Trader Community (free group!) Complete Price Action Strategy Checklist One-Page Trading Plan (free template) Recommended brokers: EightCap (preferred Crypto and FX Broker) AxiTrader (use our link to get a special bonus) Desire To TRADE Academy Get a copy of Prop Trading Secrets (Author: Kathy Lien & Etienne Crete) About The Desire To Trade Podcast Subscribe via iTunes (take 2 seconds and leave the podcast a review!) Subscribe via Stitcher Subscribe via TuneIn Subscribe via Google Play See all podcast episodes How to find David Capablanca David's website: shortsellingmaster.com X/Twitter and Instagram: @reverselong What one thing will you implement after listening to this podcast episode? Leave a comment below, or join me in the Facebook group!

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