Let's explore your portfolio mix and investment strategy.

You've mentioned experiencing losses and having a challenging time with long and short positions. To better understand your situation, can you provide more details about:

1. Your investment goals (e.g., long-term growth, income generation)?

2. Your risk tolerance (e.g., conservative, moderate, aggressive)?

3. The types of assets you're investing in (e.g., stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies)?

4. Your typical investment timeframe (e.g., short-term, long-term)?

By understanding these factors, we can work together to identify potential areas for improvement and develop a strategy to help you achieve your investment objectives.