the VHI short trade hit T3 (final target) today as well as last thursday, for a 41.3% gain from the posted entry price (gain has been adjusted for the 3:1 stock split that occurred on may 11th).  this trade dates back to almost the beginning of the year and helps debunk the myth that short-side trades are only for very quick and nimble traders.  in fact, many of the short-side trades posted here have holding periods of several weeks to months and percentage gains that rival and often exceed many long-side swing trades.