And, ... there is absolutely no urgency to get back in. I may get in fast if I see a clear sell off and subsequent reversal or, I can take time and get back him when it is showing signs of an uptrend. But the worst thing in investing is to catch the falling knife. After protencting gains above 1000 $, it is not a big deal to buy back in at 400, 500, or 600. It is still outperforming buy and hold big time.
So you're saying you got out above $1000 and never got back in between then and now? You make it sound so easy to simply get out at the top and then just wait 10-12 months or however long it takes for a new uptrend to take hold and then just buy back in and ride the next bull run. I think you've made mistakes as well by getting in or out at the wrong time just like all traders do, but you just leave that out to make it seem like it's easy. I dare you to let us know when you bought back in so we all can see how good you really are.