nomo - if you have access to the NQ futures, sometimes you can take advantage of overnite dips to "cover" your exposure if you think you're leaning the wrong way.....it's amazing sometimes how much the futs move in the thin overnite sessions (Lee knows).....anyway, good luck on your short - i try to avoid shorting trend days up - too many tiremarks on my back from past excursions.....Hob