I don't do much stock trading, mainly ForEx, and commodities.
I have no care, nor preference for short, or long positions. I think it is far more of a mental issue for the trader than any real problem with going short (however with ForEx any trade is a long/short pair every time).
I also have no stress about holding positions for days, weeks, or even months when near or far from a computer. All my trades are opened with an attached stop, and it is never more than 1% of account equity away from the entry. I place the stop where I want it, then calculate how big a position I can take.
I only average 5ish% per month, but I also have no stress and trade less then 30mins/day. I have had monthly returns in excess of 80% though.
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No Mr. Craig, I expect you to die! On the inside. Of heartbreak. You emo bitch