What is the mentality of those who want to profit from both long and short positions in a bull market?

1. Greed and the 'I want it all' mentality

These individuals are not satisfied with only making money on one side; when they see a rise, they want to go long, and when they see a pullback, they want to go short, fantasizing that they can perfectly time the market tops and bottoms, capturing every segment of the trend. A common phrase they say is:

"I can catch the ups, and I can short the downs; the market is all in my pocket."

But the reality is often:

They get stopped out of their long positions and then short, only to miss the short positions, ultimately resulting in losses on both sides.

2. Overconfidence, mysterious operators

These individuals often have some experience, believing that their 'skills are solid' and that they have 'great market feel,' excelling in high-frequency trading and pursuing extreme profits. They may indeed achieve profits from both sides, but it’s more likely that:

They make small gains initially, but when the final wave of the market comes, they fail to manage their positions, losing all profits in a single pullback.

3. Emotional trading, chasing longs when the market rises and chasing shorts when it falls

This is not a strategy but rather an instinctive response to chasing highs and cutting losses, commonly seen in beginners or those with significant emotional fluctuations. They think they are making 'smart moves,' but they are actually being led by market emotions.

In summary:

'Profiting from both sides' is a dream, but most people end up experiencing 'losses on both sides.'