The wisdom of the crowd says: never short the market. Honestly, there's nothing wrong with that logic, and I totally agree. But personally, I still think shorting has a unique charm. When the market is dropping, asset prices shrink, and the value of cash increases significantly. If you can make extra profits during this time, it feels even better. The allure is just too strong. Of course, some downsides of shorting can be mitigated by the way you short. Direct short selling or short futures can lead to unlimited losses. But if you buy put options at a position you're relatively confident in, you can aim for big returns with a small investment. Worst case, it goes to zero, and it doesn’t affect the rest of your portfolio. If you time it right, it can provide a decent amount of extra ammo during a bear market.