I consider myself quite new as well, I've only been in the circle for a little over a year. Recently, I've started using this method of opening orders, and my profits have gradually become more stable. When I'm bullish, I open orders in a 3:1 ratio, with long and short positions at a 3:1 ratio. When I'm bearish, I open orders in the opposite way. However, I mostly open long positions; I'm not very accustomed to going short.