Where I went wrong last bear market is trying to trade just as much as I did during the bull market. It's something I promised myself I would never do again. The truth is there is still money to be made during a bear market but people give most of that profit back so easily. I did the same thing last bear bear market. It sucks, it's demoralising and it screws with your trading psychology. Despite ending the last bear market profitable I regularly asked myself 'Did I lose my edge?' when I would make profit over a week long period, only to give it back in a single day. To make the most of the bull market you NEED to be in the market during the bear. It's what separates the good from the great. But the biggest lesson I took away from that was there is really no need to trade for many days or even weeks. Things happen, but it's nothing that will move the needle of your portfolio. The bear trades that I'm talking about will come to you. They will be obvious, they will be right in front of you and you will have no choice but to click. Wait, wait and then wait some more. You will miss out on noting 90% of the time and during the remaining 10% you will be there to catch things worth your time and energy.(Gold)