He got it just about right. The only thing I would add is that capital preservation is your number one job as a trader. Capital appreciation is number two. An investor can ride out 40% retracements, but only if you've got deep pockets.
Since this is the way I make my living, I can't afford to hold "for the long run" when it looks like the short term odds point down.
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