We often hear about left-side trading and right-side trading; the concepts can be confusing. Let me clarify with straightforward language.

Left-side trading involves bottom-fishing, accumulating in batches without chasing the rally, and sticking to undervalued positions.

Right-side trading focuses on trend-following, entering in line with the trend without trying to catch the bottom, and exiting strictly with risk control.

Left-side relies on valuation and intrinsic value, contrarily positioning during market panic, adding to positions in stages as prices fall, firmly believing that prices will eventually return to intrinsic value.

Right-side depends on trend and signals, entering once the trend is established, gradually following through breakouts, trusting that the trend will digest all market information.