David Capablanca

David Capablanca
Born (1984-04-24) April 24, 1984 (age 40)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Stock Trader, Entrepreneur
Notable workFeatured in Forbes, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, USA Today, Miami Herald, Venture Beat, NASDAQ, Geekwire

David Capablanca (born April 24, 1984) is an American stock trader and entrepreneur, best known for his successful career in short-selling and his educational initiatives through podcasts and trading conferences. He has been featured in several prominent publications, including Forbes, Business Insider, and USA Today.[1][2]

Early Life and Education

David Capablanca was born on April 24, 1984, in Miami, Florida, to a Cuban mother and a Persian father. He pursued his undergraduate education in architecture at the University of Florida. Demonstrating exceptional talent, he furthered his studies with a Master's degree in Architecture at UCLA, where he studied under the guidance of the renowned Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Thom Mayne.

Career

David Capablanca began his professional journey as an architect. During his time at UCLA, he contributed significantly to the transformative Haiti Now Project under Thom Mayne, showcasing his commitment to social impact. Despite his promising career in architecture, Capablanca faced a life-altering challenge with a brain tumor while at UCLA. This pivotal moment led him to change his career path from architecture to stock trading in his thirties as a means to address his student loan debt. His architectural background provided a unique skill set that he applied successfully to the stock market.[3][4]

Stock Trading

Capablanca's transition into trading began with hours of studying short-selling courses and techniques, where he applied his skills in pattern recognition, puzzle solving, and creative thinking. In 2020, he found success in short-selling small-cap stocks, particularly biotech and pharmaceutical stocks during the COVID-19 surge. He then relocated to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to immerse himself in a community of experienced traders. Under the guidance of renowned traders and collaborating with short report firms like White Diamond Research, he honed his skills further.

Capablanca sees himself as a music composer who puts together pieces of fundamental research and technical information to inform his trading decisions. He prioritizes thorough analysis and trade planning over execution time. With over a 90% win ratio verified by Business Insider, Capablanca’s meticulous attention to detail underscores his trading expertise.[5]

Awards and recognitions

  • Forbes Top 30 Under 30 2022
  • Business Insider Best Short-Seller of the Year 2021[6]
  • Entrepreneur’s Top Emerging Traders 2023
  • USA Today Financial Innovator Award 2022[7]
  • Miami Herald Financial Excellence Award 2021[8]
  • Venture Beat Top Trading Influencer 2021[9]
  • NASDAQ High-Impact Trader Recognition 2022[10]
  • Geekwire Top Trading Podcast of the Year 2022

References

  1. ↑ Maidan, Laila. "A short-seller who gained over $66,022 in December with a win ratio of 95% shares the 3 red flags that helped him evade short squeezes and led him to have one of his best months". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  2. ↑ Stojan, Jon (2024-04-22). "David Capablanca talks short selling in the crypto world: Opportunities and challenges". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  3. ↑ Life, Hollywood (2024-01-29). "The 5-to-9 Before the 9-to-5: David Capablanca Reveals His Pre-Work Routine for Success". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  4. ↑ Daxsen, David. "A Simple Truth About Day Trading: A Conversation With David Capablanca, Architect Turned Financial Trader". Benzinga. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  5. ↑ Stojan, Jon (2023-05-11). "The busiest man on the markets: David Capablanca on trading, short reports, podcasting". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  6. ↑ Weekly, In Touch (2023-06-10). "A New Blueprint: David Capablanca's Journey into Short Selling". Life & Style. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  7. ↑ Maidan, Laila. "A short seller with a more than 90% win ratio shares the 9 indicators that make for a 'beautiful stock to short'". Business Insider. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  8. ↑ Rizvi, Jia. "Anticipating Market Shifts To Future-Proof Your Business". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  9. ↑ Capablanca, David (2023-06-21). "Five Red Flags to Watch Out for When Investing in Stocks". HerMoney. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
  10. ↑ Staff, OK! (2023-06-12). "The Bear Roars: How David Capablanca Is Revolutionizing Short Selling". OK Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-27.