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Friendly Bear University (FBU) is an online trading education company specializing in short selling and small cap stock trading. Founded by professional trader David Capablanca, FBU teaches traders to replace guesswork with a structured, repeatable process built on risk management, discipline, and consistency. David has more than 10 years of experience trading small cap stocks, with a focus on short selling low float, high momentum, catalyst-driven names. Business Insider has profiled him as a verified seven-figure short seller with a 90% win ratio, and he has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, USA Today, NASDAQ, and the Miami Herald. FBU's core program, The Blueprint Course & Mentorship, covers trade thesis development, tape reading, entry timing, and risk management, with courses for beginner, intermediate, and advanced traders, live trading workshops, and an active trader community. Every strategy is taught alongside a clear risk plan that defines position size, stop placement, and maximum loss before a trade is entered. Prospective students can book a free 15-minute discovery call to see whether the Blueprint is the right fit, with no commitment required. Trading involves substantial risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. FBU provides education only, not financial advice.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best educational program in trading

I highly recommend joining FBU if you are genuinely serious about learning how to trade
David is an excellent mentor and his way of teaching makes things easier to understand. He is very dedicated and detailed oriented, and he is always willing to share his knowledge and experience in depth

October 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

More Than a Trading Course — It Changed the Way I Approach Trading

FBU Changed the Way I Look at Trading

I joined Friendly Bear University as a beginner trader wanting to learn short selling. What I got was much more than a trading strategy.

David Capablanca and FBU taught me how to actually think like a trader! Research the company, understand dilution, warrants, float, cash runway, borrow fees, catalysts, historical charts, and most importantly, manage risk.

One of the biggest lessons I've learned is that, not every moving stock is a trade! Sometimes the best trade is no trade. Be patient, wait for your setup, and don't force something just because you want to be in the market.

FBU also emphasizes something I really believe in now: Perfect Practice. Journal your trades. Study your mistakes. Review the charts. Learn what you missed. Then come back better prepared the next time.

I'm still paper trading, still studying, and still developing my edge. But I'm a completely different trader from when I started. Instead of asking, “Where do I short this?” I'm now asking, “Why is this moving? What's the catalyst? Where's the dilution? What's the risk? And does this actually fit my setup?”

That's what FBU has done for me.

This isn't an alert service or a shortcut to easy money. You're being taught how to eventually think and trade independently.

If you're serious about learning short selling and you're willing to put in the work, FBU is absolutely worth checking out.

Five stars from me.

-MoneyPenny66

September 29, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Superior Educational Experience

Friendly Bear University is not just an online learning center. It’s an experience. David Capablanca makes esoteric concepts accessible to novices and experienced traders alike. His inspirational teaching style and approachability are unmatched in his industry and across diverse learning platforms.

September 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Before joining Friendly Bear…

Before joining Friendly Bear University, I felt like I was running around like a headless chicken, putting in effort without a clear direction. The program helped me become much more goal-oriented, disciplined, and focused on improving the skills that actually matter in trading. I’ve made noticeable progress in my knowledge, decision-making, and overall mindset. Friendly Bear University has given me a clearer path and helped me approach trading with much more purpose and confidence.

September 29, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

More than a trading community -a place that helped me grow

Hi Laza here!
I’ve been trading for several years, and honestly, my journey has been far from easy. I’ve made mistakes, chased trades, and all that..

What made the biggest difference for me was finding the right people around me. - "Surround yourself with great minds and you will become one!"

This community has been much more than just a place where people post trade ideas. The biggest value for me has been having experienced traders around who are willing to share their process, challenge your thinking, and help you understand why something is happening instead of simply telling you what to buy or short.

The person behind the community has also become a friend and mentor to me. I’ve learned a lot from watching how he approaches the market, how he deals with mistakes and bad trades.

There’s no magic formula here, and nobody is going to turn you into a profitable trader overnight. Trading still requires an enormous amount of work, discipline, and screen time.

But having the right environment and people around you can make that journey a lot less lonely and a lot more productive.

Laza

September 29, 2026
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