"By far not having reliable shares to short has been my number one issue"

then study up on going long and commit to it. change your strategy if it no longer serves your best interests. blaming someone else for your failures never leads to success. Realizing what hasn't worked for you, and owning it, is a step in a better direction.

@BruceLeeroy yeah ive realized this, i do go long, but i only have 2 long setups and 12 short setups, thats because the short side is much more reliable on small caps and will always be that way. I could probably develop more long setups but they will likely be quick plays.

i will always have more edge going short

1 deep ITM $240 call option $SPY 01/04 exp. $750 investment $500 profit. Have you ever considered options???

@darrellwayne13 not really, strategies take quite a while to develop and refine, so i'd prefer to stick with equities, rather than learn a whole new trading instrument

@TomKob11 That's cool.