I "prefer" to make "lotto" bets that pay off bigly until the final market highs come and the downside can be traded. I'm "expecting" my short in GDX forthcoming will generate a 1000%+ gain by Rocktober expiry. BTW, I'm sure you realize that if you generate losses and trade the same vehicle within 30 days the loss is not deductible. Greg also makes that mistake...ALOT!