{"id":88756,"date":"2018-02-12T10:11:19","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T10:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=88756"},"modified":"2026-07-10T13:05:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:05:40","slug":"cfd-going-long-vs-going-short","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/cfd-trading\/cfd-going-long-vs-going-short","title":{"rendered":"CFDs: Going long vs going short"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n@media (min-width: 768px) { #page, #side-nav-container { padding-top: 45px !important; } }\n#fixeddisclaimer { top: 0; left: 0; position: fixed; right: 0; width: 100%; -webkit-transition: 0.5s ease-in-out; transition: 0.5s ease-in-out; z-index: 40001; text-align: center; }\n.fixeddisclaimerbody { font-size: 11pt; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #fff; -webkit-box-shadow: 0 -2px 18px #424242; box-shadow: 0 -2px 18px #424242; overflow: hidden; letter-spacing: -0.2px; }\n.gn .nav-slideout--active { top: auto !important; }\n@media (max-width: 767px) { .fixeddisclaimerbody { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: -0.4px; } }\n@media only screen and (max-width: 960px) and (min-width: 551px)  { #page, #side-nav-container { padding-top: 70px !important; } }\n@media only screen and (max-width: 550px) and (min-width: 401px)  { #page, #side-nav-container { padding-top: 80px !important; } }\n@media only screen and (max-width: 400px) { #page, #side-nav-container { padding-top: 90px !important; } }\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"fixeddisclaimer\" class=\"visible\" data-template=\"masthead-two-columns\">\n<div id=\"fstdisclaimer\" class=\"fixeddisclaimerbody\"><div class=\"has-padding-top-xxsmall has-padding-bottom-xxsmall text-center\">CFDs and spread bets are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.<span id=\"secondsection\"> <strong>Between 52%-77% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.<\/strong> You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>When you dip your toes into the world of trading, you will instantly be bombarded with two phrases: \u201cgoing long\u201d and \u201cgoing short\u201d. They sound like descriptions of trousers, but they are actually the foundational building blocks of how you position yourself in the global markets. <\/p><p>Whether you are looking to purchase shares traditionally or eyeing up a strategy like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/cfd-trading\/how-to-short-the-ftse\">shorting the FTSE 100<\/a>, understanding these concepts is non-negotiable. Here is your definitive guide to how both positions work, the hidden mechanics behind selling assets you don\u2019t even own, and how to balance the risks without capsizing your portfolio.<\/p><div class=\"keyTakeaways\">\n  <div class=\"keyTakeaways__header\">\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 314.16 201.03\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M212.32,190.62c-19.66,0-38.8-6.44-54.42-18.24-15.63,11.79-34.77,18.24-54.42,18.24-49.84,0-90.39-40.55-90.39-90.39V9.83h199.24c49.84,0,90.39,40.55,90.39,90.39s-40.55,90.39-90.39,90.39Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M212.32,15.9c46.57,0,84.33,37.75,84.33,84.33h0c0,46.57-37.75,84.33-84.33,84.33h0c-20.75,0-39.74-7.51-54.42-19.94-14.69,12.43-33.68,19.94-54.42,19.94h0c-46.57,0-84.33-37.75-84.33-84.33V15.9h193.18M212.32,3.76H7.01v96.46c0,53.19,43.27,96.46,96.46,96.46,19.47,0,38.46-5.92,54.43-16.84,15.96,10.91,34.95,16.84,54.42,16.84,53.19,0,96.46-43.27,96.46-96.46S265.51,3.76,212.32,3.76h0Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M216.34,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n  <path d=\"M105.92,90.21c.19-1.69,1.76-2.87,3.43-2.6,11.91,1.94,22.41-7.31,20.93-20.1-.45-3.93-2.28-6.56-4.43-9.31-1.05-1.35-.74-3.34.71-4.26,15.6-9.82,31.64-1.91,40.78,13.29,11.21,18.64,11.54,47.15.53,65.94-15.41,26.3-42.91,23.48-56.04-3.04-6.09-12.29-7.47-26.4-5.92-39.93Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>        <h3 data-toc=\"false\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n    <ul>\n          <li>Going long means buying an asset with the expectation that its price will rise, allowing you to sell it later for a profit.<\/li>\n          <li>Going short means betting that an asset\u2019s price will fall, allowing you to buy it back cheaper later and pocket the difference.<\/li>\n          <li>Short positions and derivative trading often involve leverage, which dramatically amplifies both your potential profits and your losses.<\/li>\n          <li>Holding positions overnight triggers financing fees (swaps) that can eat into your net returns if not managed carefully.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n  \n  <\/div>\n<h3>What does it mean to go long?<\/h3><p>Going long is the traditional, classic style of investing that most people are familiar with. You find an asset you like, whether it\u2019s an individual company stock, gold, or a major index, and you buy it outright. <\/p><p>Your entire goal here is to follow the age-old rule: buy low, sell high. If you purchase 100 shares of a company at \u00a310 per share, you want that company to thrive so the stock price climbs to \u00a315. If it does, you can sell your shares, pay off any minor platform fees, and skip away with the profit. <\/p><p>If the company runs into trouble and the share price drops down to zero, the absolute maximum amount of money you can lose is the initial cash you used to buy the shares. Your downside is hard-capped at 100% of your investment, while your upside is theoretically infinite.<\/p><h3>What does it mean to go short?<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/short-selling\">Going short<\/a> (or short selling) is the polar opposite of going long. Instead of backing a company to succeed, you are placing a calculated financial bet that its price is about to plunge into the abyss.<\/p><p>This strategy turns the traditional order of trading completely on its head because you <strong>sell first and buy later<\/strong>. You enter the trade at a high price point and aim to exit the trade by buying the asset back once the price collapses. <\/p><p>While it sounds fantastic to be able to make money during a market downturn, shorting carries a terrifying mathematical reality: because a stock price can theoretically keep rising forever, your potential losses are completely unlimited if the market turns against you.<\/p><h3>How can you sell something you don\u2019t own?<\/h3><p>Selling an asset before you have even purchased it sounds like a financial magic trick, but the mechanics are surprisingly straightforward. <\/p><p>When you open a traditional short position, your trading broker acts as the middleman. The process follows a strict sequential loop:<\/p><ol><li><strong>The borrow.<\/strong> Your broker takes shares owned by someone else in the market and lends them directly to you.<\/li><li><strong>The sale.<\/strong> You immediately sell those borrowed shares on the open market at the current high market price.<\/li><li><strong>The wait.<\/strong> You monitor the markets, waiting anxiously for the target company\u2019s share price to tumble.<\/li><li><strong>The buyback.<\/strong> Once the price drops, you buy the exact same number of shares back on the open market at the new, lower price.<\/li><li><strong>The return.<\/strong> You hand the shares back to your broker. You keep the difference between your initial sale price and your lower buyback price as profit.<\/li><\/ol><h3 id=\"compare\">Compare CFD trading accounts<\/h3><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 16px; margin-top: 4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/parent-theme\/static\/adeb\/css\/images\/list-items\/exclamation.png\" alt=\"warning icon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/parent-theme\/static\/adeb\/css\/images\/list-items\/exclamation.png?fit=48 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 48px) 100vw, 48px\" loading=\"lazy\"> <strong>Warning:<\/strong> Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 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linear-gradient(103.63deg, #FFD23B 9.47%, #FFD835 16.17%, #FEDA3D 21.75%, #FEE053 29.57%, #FEEA77 39.61%, #FDF7A9 50.78%, #FDFFC4 56.36%, #FDF8AC 58.59%, #FDEE88 61.94%, #FEE669 65.29%, #FEE052 68.64%, #FEDB41 73.1%, #FED838 77.57%, #FFD835 83.15%, #FFD23B 89.85%);\n    border: 1px solid #E6B40F;\n    border-radius: 4px 20px 20px 20px;\n    padding: 0px 8px 0px 2px;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    position: relative;\n    overflow: visible;\n    transition: filter 0.15s ease;\n    height: 24px;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      box-shadow: 0 0 24px 0 rgba(255, 210, 59, 0.75);\n    }\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__shimmer {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    right: 0;\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n    border-radius: 4px 20px 20px 20px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    pointer-events: none;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__shimmer::after {\n    content: '';\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    width: 50%;\n    height: 100%;\n    background: linear-gradient(\n      90deg,\n      transparent 0%,\n      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%,\n      transparent 100%\n    );\n    animation: rewards-pill-shimmer 4s infinite;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__icon {\n    z-index: 2;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n    position: relative;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__icon-svg {\n    width: 44px;\n    height: 27.75px;\n    overflow: visible;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__star {\n    position: absolute;\n    z-index: 4;\n    opacity: 0;\n    pointer-events: none;\n    width: 22px;\n    height: 22px;\n    top: 55%;\n    left: 3%;\n    margin-top: -19px;\n    margin-left: -6px;\n    animation: rewards-pill-star-rotate 4s infinite;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__text {\n    font-size: 16px;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0px;\n    color: #092673;\n    z-index: 1;\n    line-height: 24px;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  \/* &#9472;&#9472; New design 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.rewards-pill__content {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: center;\n    z-index: 1;\n    height: 100%;\n    padding: 2px 0;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__tc {\n    font-family: 'Modern Era', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    font-style: normal;\n    font-size: 10px;\n    line-height: 130%;\n    letter-spacing: 0;\n    text-align: left;\n    font-variant-numeric: lining-nums tabular-nums;\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-decoration-style: solid;\n    color: #092673;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__tc:hover {\n    opacity: 0.8;\n  }\n\n  \/* &#9472;&#9472; Responsive T&C: inline (inside pill) vs below (outside pill) &#9472;&#9472; *\/\n  .rewards-pill__tc--below {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .rewards-pill__icon-svg--compact {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 960px) {\n    .rewards-pill__tc--inline {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    .rewards-pill__tc--below {\n      display: block;\n    }\n\n    \/* Swap to compact icon on mobile\/tablet *\/\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__icon-svg--large {\n      display: none;\n    }\n\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__icon-svg--compact {\n      display: block;\n    }\n\n    \/* Revert pill to compact size when T&C moves outside *\/\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] {\n      height: 24px;\n      padding: 0px 8px 0px 2px;\n      border-radius: 4px 20px 20px 20px;\n    }\n\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__shimmer {\n      border-radius: 4px 20px 20px 20px;\n    }\n\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__star {\n      top: 55%;\n      left: 3%;\n      margin-top: -19px;\n      margin-left: -6px;\n    }\n\n    .rewards-pill[data-show-tc=\"true\"] .rewards-pill__text {\n      text-transform: uppercase;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      line-height: 24px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  @keyframes rewards-pill-shimmer {\n    0% {\n      transform: translateX(100%);\n    }\n    20% {\n      transform: translateX(-100%);\n    }\n    100% {\n      transform: translateX(-100%);\n    }\n  }\n\n  @keyframes rewards-pill-star-rotate {\n    0% {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0);\n    }\n    5% {\n      opacity: 1;\n      transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1);\n    }\n    15% {\n      opacity: 1;\n      transform: rotate(135deg) scale(1);\n    }\n    20% {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: rotate(180deg) scale(0);\n    }\n    100% {\n      opacity: 0;\n      transform: rotate(180deg) scale(0);\n    }\n  }\n\n  \/* Rewards Pill Countdown - wrapper layout for countdown + pill *\/\n  .rewards-pill-wrapper:has(.rewards-pill-countdown:not([hidden])) {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n\n    @media (min-width: 601px) {\n      flex-direction: row;\n      gap: 10px;\n      margin-bottom: 6px;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      flex-direction: 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container.querySelector(\".rewards--element-container\") : null,\n        cta: container\n          ? container.querySelector(\"a.rewards--cta:not([aria-hidden='true'])\")\n          : null,\n      };\n    }\n    return { container: null, cta: null };\n  }\n\n  document.addEventListener(\"click\", (event) => {\n    const pill = event.target.closest(\".rewards-pill\");\n    if (!pill) return;\n\n    const { container, cta } = resolvePillContext(pill);\n    if (!container || !cta) return;\n\n    const linkParams = getLinkParams(cta);\n    if (!linkParams) return;\n\n    const params = {\n      productId: linkParams.productId,\n      campaignName:\n        container.getAttribute(\"data-rewards-campaign-name\") ||\n        pill.getAttribute(\"data-campaign-name\") ||\n        \"\",\n      redirectUrl: linkParams.redirectUrl,\n      productName: linkParams.productName,\n      providerName: container.getAttribute(\"data-provider-name\") || \"\",\n      niche: linkParams.niche,\n      offerId: linkParams.offerId,\n      component: \"infobox\",\n      badgeHtml: pill.outerHTML,\n    };\n\n    if (window.rewards && typeof window.rewards.displayModal === \"function\") {\n      window.rewards.displayModal(params, false, cta);\n    }\n  });\n})();\n<\/script><style>\n    .comparison-table__product-offer.comparison-table__product-offer--stacked {\n    background-color: #fff9e5;\n    border-color: #ffd23b;\n    border-bottom-left-radius: 0;\n    border-bottom-right-radius: 0;\n    padding: 12px;\n  }\n\n    .comparison-table__feature--offer.comparison-table__feature--offer-stacked {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n  }\n\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .comparison-table__feature--offer.comparison-table__feature--offer-stacked {\n      order: 99;\n    }\n\n    tr:has(.comparison-table__feature--offer-stacked) .rewards-pill-wrapper {\n      display: none;\n    }\n  }\n\n    .finder-reward-connector {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n    width: 28px;\n    height: 28px;\n    margin: -14px auto;\n    padding-top: 2px;\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n    border-radius: 9999px;\n    border: 1px solid #e6b40f;\n    background: linear-gradient(103.63deg, #FFD23B 9.47%, #FFD835 16.17%, #FEDA3D 21.75%, #FEE053 29.57%, #FEEA77 39.61%, #FDF7A9 50.78%, #FDFFC4 56.36%, #FDF8AC 58.59%, #FDEE88 61.94%, #FEE669 65.29%, #FEE052 68.64%, #FEDB41 73.1%, #FED838 77.57%, #FFD835 83.15%, #FFD23B 89.85%);\n    color: #092673;\n    font-size: 22px;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    line-height: 1;\n  }\n\n    .finder-reward-box {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: row;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 12px;\n    width: 100%;\n    padding: 12px;\n        border-top-left-radius: 0;\n    border-top-right-radius: 0;\n    border-bottom-left-radius: 12px;\n    border-bottom-right-radius: 12px;\n    margin-top: -1px;\n    border: 1px solid #e6b40f;\n    background: 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class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_finder_score_v2_m\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great\">Great<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"5,000+\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable assets\">\n                        5,000+\n                          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class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><style>  .comparison-table td.comparison-table__cta [data-heading]:before {   \tdisplay: none;   }<\/style><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/share-trading\/etorocfd-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22table%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22UKFSTcfdproviderstable%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%22579e242f-0ec8-4470-8f87-4b96f68c03ec%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22cfdproviders%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221786113743%22%2C%22sponsored%22%3A%221%22%2C%22position%22%3A%221%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22eToro%2BCFD%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2256407c45-6995-4cd6-9ead-35822af63c7b%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%225767%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%2288756%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22cfd-trading%252Fcfd-going-long-vs-going-short%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"eToro CFD\">              Go to site\t\t\t<\/a><p class=\"disclaimer-text \">    52% of retail CFD accounts lose money  <\/p><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about this loan\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>More info<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-56407c45-6995-4cd6-9ead-35822af63c7b\" value=\"56407c45-6995-4cd6-9ead-35822af63c7b\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 8Great                            eToro CFD            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"56407c45-6995-4cd6-9ead-35822af63c7b\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-56407c45-6995-4cd6-9ead-35822af63c7b\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"d2860603-3a2d-4e66-b180-fa9a8d539bfd\" data-provider-id=\"b1135bc9-f2f5-46cc-8900-f0b65b8a1a3f\" data-product-name=\"Capital.com CFD\" data-provider-name=\"Capital.com\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-6  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a56598a7fdca.png\" alt=\"Capital.com logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a56598a7fdca.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a56598a7fdca.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a56598a7fdca.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a56598a7fdca.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/6a56598a7fdca.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><span>Capital.com CFD<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_finder_score_v2_m\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"5,500+\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable assets\">\n                        5,500+\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sorter-false\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_tradeable_asset_types\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable asset types\">\n                        7<br>(Forex, shares, indices, commodities, bonds, ETFs, interest rates)\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\u00a320\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Minimum deposit\">\n                        \u00a320\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><style>  .comparison-table td.comparison-table__cta [data-heading]:before {   \tdisplay: none;   }<\/style><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/share-trading\/capitalcomcfdsb-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22table%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22UKFSTcfdproviderstable%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%22579e242f-0ec8-4470-8f87-4b96f68c03ec%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22cfdproviders%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221786113743%22%2C%22position%22%3A%222%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Capital.com%2BCFD%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22d2860603-3a2d-4e66-b180-fa9a8d539bfd%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2227316%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%2288756%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22cfd-trading%252Fcfd-going-long-vs-going-short%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"Capital.com CFD\">              Go to site\t\t\t<\/a><p class=\"disclaimer-text \">    61% of retail CFD accounts lose money  <\/p><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about this loan\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>More info<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-d2860603-3a2d-4e66-b180-fa9a8d539bfd\" value=\"d2860603-3a2d-4e66-b180-fa9a8d539bfd\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 9.8Excellent                            Capital.com CFD            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.8,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"d2860603-3a2d-4e66-b180-fa9a8d539bfd\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-d2860603-3a2d-4e66-b180-fa9a8d539bfd\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"6a25ab72-9a01-4f19-9c58-7d199f6b28a9\" data-provider-id=\"0c37e61d-7c43-4222-9799-a70387b1985d\" data-product-name=\"XTB CFD\" data-provider-name=\"XTB\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-6  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671133db1b610.png\" alt=\"XTB logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671133db1b610.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671133db1b610.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671133db1b610.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671133db1b610.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/671133db1b610.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><span>XTB CFD<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_finder_score_v2_m\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"10,000+\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable assets\">\n                        10,000+\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sorter-false\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_tradeable_asset_types\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable asset types\">\n                        5<br>(Forex, shares, indices, commodities, ETFs)\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\u00a31\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Minimum deposit\">\n                        \u00a31\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><style>  .comparison-table td.comparison-table__cta [data-heading]:before {   \tdisplay: none;   }<\/style><p class=\"disclaimer-text \">    71% of retail CFD accounts lose money  <\/p><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about this loan\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>More info<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-6a25ab72-9a01-4f19-9c58-7d199f6b28a9\" value=\"6a25ab72-9a01-4f19-9c58-7d199f6b28a9\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 9.4Excellent                            XTB CFD            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" data-component-props='{\"finderScore\":9.4,\"badges\":[],\"productId\":\"6a25ab72-9a01-4f19-9c58-7d199f6b28a9\"}'><label class=\"luna-label\" for=\"compare-product-0000000002-6a25ab72-9a01-4f19-9c58-7d199f6b28a9\">Compare<\/label><\/fieldset><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__expander js-comparison-table__expander hide sidepeek-modal-slider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__content\"><div class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close-wrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sidepeek-modal-slider__close js-expander-trigger\" aria-label=\"Close modal\"><svg class=\"luna-icon sidepeek-modal-slider__close-icon\"><use href=\"#x\"><\/use><\/svg><\/button><\/div><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><div class=\"comparison-table__expander--fetching center-over\"><div class=\"relativeloading-pulse__box loading-pulse__box-notext\"><span class=\"loading-pulse loading-pulse--medium loading-pulse--primary\">loading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr data-product-id=\"3b0f8396-a109-41a7-a55f-7265e88af11c\" data-provider-id=\"5d4c8154-8f98-4504-b3c1-dee4be430ddb\" data-product-name=\"IG CFD\" data-provider-name=\"IG\" class=\"grid-column-count-4  mobile-column-count-3 mobile-row-count-6  js-comparison-table__row  \"><td class=\"comparison-table__name combined-column-header   f1-clarity-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI5IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUiIHN0eWxlPSJiYWNrZ3JvdW5kLWNvbG9yOiAjRjVGNkY3OyIvPg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69576eafabefd.png\" alt=\"IG logo\" class=\"lazysizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69576eafabefd.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69576eafabefd.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69576eafabefd.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69576eafabefd.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/69576eafabefd.png?fit=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"finder-score-container\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-info_name combined-column-header\"><span class=\"nameLink\"><span>IG CFD<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            first-row\n                                                                                                                        default-sort-descending\" data-mobile=\"hide\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"1\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_finder_score_v2_m\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Finder Score\"><div class=\"detail-info \" style=\"cursor: pointer;\"><a class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" onclick=\"showFinderScoreModal('ukfst')\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent\">Excellent<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                                                rounded-top-left\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                            \" data-sortvalue=\"15,000+\" data-column-index=\"2\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable assets\">\n                        15,000+\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sorter-false\" data-sortvalue=\"\" data-column-index=\"3\" data-decorator=\"text,ukfst.product.datapoint_tradeable_asset_types\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Tradeable asset types\">\n                        6<br>(Forex, shares, indices, commodities, options, ETFs)\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature\n                                        \n                                        border-top\n                                                            border-left\n                                                                                rounded-top-right\n                                                                                rounded-bottom-right\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    \" data-sortvalue=\"\u00a3250\" data-column-index=\"4\" data-decorator=\"text\"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper js-calculator-table-value\n                                                            \" data-heading=\"Minimum deposit\">\n                        \u00a3250\n                                          <\/div><\/td><td class=\"comparison-table__feature comparison-table__cta coa-data cta-column-count-4 \"><div class=\"comparison-table__cellWrapper\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"js-comparison-table__save-button comparison-table__save-button\" aria-label=\"Save\" aria-pressed=\"false\" title=\"Save\"><\/button><style>  .comparison-table td.comparison-table__cta [data-heading]:before {   \tdisplay: none;   }<\/style><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/share-trading\/igcfd-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22table%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFST%22%2C%22fieldset%22%3A%22UKFSTcfdproviderstable%22%2C%22template%22%3A%22comparison%22%2C%22category_id%22%3A%22579e242f-0ec8-4470-8f87-4b96f68c03ec%22%2C%22category_name%22%3A%22cfdproviders%22%2C%22is_sorted%22%3A%220%22%2C%22is_filtered%22%3A%220%22%2C%22cta_render_ts%22%3A%221786113743%22%2C%22position%22%3A%224%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22IG%2BCFD%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%223b0f8396-a109-41a7-a55f-7265e88af11c%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2216154%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%2288756%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22cfd-trading%252Fcfd-going-long-vs-going-short%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--medium has-margin-bottom-xsmall button--cta\" title=\"IG CFD\">              Go to site\t\t\t<\/a><p class=\"disclaimer-text \">    68% of retail CFD accounts lose money  <\/p><a href=\"#\" class=\"comparison-table__more-button\" title=\"Read more about this loan\"><svg class=\"luna-icon\"><use href=\"#info\"><\/use><\/svg><span>More info<\/span><\/a><div class=\"luna-form__selection comparison-table__compareField\"><fieldset><legend class=\"compare-box__legend\">Compare product selection<\/legend><input class=\"luna-checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" id=\"compare-product-0000000002-3b0f8396-a109-41a7-a55f-7265e88af11c\" value=\"3b0f8396-a109-41a7-a55f-7265e88af11c\" name=\"productID\" _productname=\" 9.5Excellent                            IG CFD            \" _productimg=\"\/product\/\" data-custom-event-active=\"true\" data-component-id=\"1004\" data-component-version=\"1\" 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Check out these similar products.<\/p><div class=\"cta-modal__cards-container\"><\/div><span class=\"cta-modal__popover table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-placement=\"top\" data-content=\"This list shows products with some similar features to the one you selected. It is not a recommendation or suggestion to purchase any product. Always check details and get independent advice to make sure any product suits your own needs before applying.\">How we picked these<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"finder-score-methodology\"><h3 data-toc=\"false\" id=\"finder-score-methodology\">Finder Score for trading platforms<\/h3>\n\n<p>To make comparing even easier we came up with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/finder-score\">Finder Score<\/a>. Costs, features, ease and range of investments across 30+ platforms are all weighted and scaled to produce a score out of 10. The higher the score the better the platform \u2013 simple.<\/p>\n\n<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary has-margin-bottom\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-reviews\/share-dealing-methodology\">Read the full methodology<\/a><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Trading long vs short via CFDs<\/h3><p>In modern financial markets, retail traders rarely borrow physical paper stock certificates to execute a short position. Instead, they use derivative products known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/cfd-trading\">CFDs<\/a>contracts for difference (CFDs). <\/p><p>A CFD is an electronic agreement between you and your online broker to exchange the difference in the value of an asset from the exact second you open the contract to the moment you close it. You never actually own a single grain of gold, a drop of crude oil, or a physical share of stock; you are simply speculating on the raw price movement.<\/p><h4>Understanding margin and leverage<\/h4><p>CFD trading relies heavily on <strong>leverage<\/strong>, meaning you only have to put forward a tiny fraction of the total trade value to open a position. This initial safety deposit is known as the <strong>margin<\/strong>.<\/p><p>For example, let\u2019s say you want to trade \u00a31,000 worth of shares in a company, and your provider\u2019s required margin rate is 5%. Instead of locking up \u00a31,000 of your hard-earned liquidity, you only need to deposit \u00a350 to open the position. <\/p><p>While leverage sounds like a brilliant way to gain massive exposure with minimal capital, it is an incredibly sharp double-edged sword. Because your profit or loss is calculated based on the full \u00a31,000 value of the trade, even a tiny market swing against you can instantly wipe out your \u00a350 margin deposit and trigger a margin call demanding more cash.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\"><h3>Long vs short: real-world market scenarios<\/h3><p>To see these structural mechanics in action, let\u2019s look at how both positions play out using a fictional stock, Company XYZ, which is currently trading at exactly \u00a35 per share.<\/p><h4>Scenario A. Going long on Company XYZ<\/h4><p>You have \u00a35,000 of trading capital. Thanks to a 5% CFD margin requirement, your \u00a35,000 allows you to control a massive \u00a3100,000 position, which equates to 20,000 shares.<\/p><ul><li><strong>The movement.<\/strong> Over the next fortnight, good news hits the press and XYZ climbs to \u00a35.10 per share.<\/li><li><strong>The value.<\/strong> Your 20,000 leveraged shares are now worth \u00a3102,000.<\/li><li><strong>The result.<\/strong> You close out the contract to capture a \u00a32,000 gross profit. To find your actual net return, you must subtract your broker\u2019s trading commissions and overnight holding fees.<\/li><\/ul><h4>Scenario B. Going short on Company XYZ<\/h4><p>Using the exact same parameters (\u00a35,000 capital and a 5% margin), you decide to open a short position on Company XYZ at \u00a35 because you believe the firm is overvalued. You sell 20,000 contract shares into the market.<\/p><ul><li><strong>The movement.<\/strong> Two weeks later, bad earnings reports drop and the stock price sinks down to \u00a34.75.<\/li><li><strong>The value.<\/strong> Your 20,000 shares can now be bought back on the open market for just \u00a395,000.<\/li><li><strong>The result.<\/strong> Because you sold high (\u00a3100,000) and bought back cheap (\u00a395,000), you walk away with a gross profit of \u00a35,000 before factoring in execution costs.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/article><h3>The hidden catch: Overnight financing and interest rates<\/h3><p>When you trade assets using leverage, you are effectively borrowing money from your broker to cover the remaining value of the position. Because of this, time is money, and holding a position open past the end of the trading day triggers overnight financing adjustments (often called swaps).<\/p><p>The direction of your trade dictates how these interest fees are handled:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Long positions.<\/strong> Because you are borrowing cash from the broker to buy the asset, you will be charged an overnight interest fee for every single day the position remains open.<\/li><li><strong>Short positions.<\/strong> Because you sold an asset and are effectively holding cash proceeds while waiting to buy it back, you historically received a small amount of interest credited to your account overnight.<\/li><\/ul><p>*Note: There\u2019s no universal, standardized interest rate framework across the industry. Providers typically take a regional benchmark reference rate (like SONIA in the UK) and add an extra percentage fee for long positions while subtracting it for shorts.*<\/p><h3>Direct comparison: Long vs short options<\/h3><p>The ultimate layout differences between a long and short CFD contract come down to how execution fees and overnight adjustments hit your bottom line. Below is a structured mathematical simulation showing an identical asset value movement:<\/p><table class=\"custom-table\"><thead><tr><th>Metric breakdown<\/th><th><strong>Long position (expects rise)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Short position (expects fall)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Assumed interest rate<\/strong><\/td><td>5.0%<\/td><td>5.0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Broker commission rate<\/strong><\/td><td>0.1%<\/td><td>0.1%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Initial position value<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a3150,000<\/td><td>\u00a3150,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Opening execution fee<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a3150<\/td><td>\u00a3150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Closing position value<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a3160,000<\/td><td>\u00a3140,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Closing execution fee<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a3160<\/td><td>\u00a3140<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gross trading profit<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a310,000<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a310,000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Broker Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a3310<\/td><td>\u00a3290<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overnight interest financed<\/strong><\/td><td>-\u00a3257 (Subtracted)<\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Overnight interest credited<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013<\/td><td>+\u00a3235 (Added)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final net profit<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a39,433<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a39,945<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>In this specific scenario, the short position yields a slightly higher final net profit because the overnight interest factor worked in the trader\u2019s favor rather than acting as an ongoing cost drag. <\/p><p>However, if both trades had resulted in a loss, this dynamic flips on its head. 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If you are new to the financial markets, short selling and leveraged derivatives are the equivalent of trying to learn to drive by jumping straight into a Formula 1 car. <\/p><p>When you buy a standard share inside an ISA or traditional brokerage account, your risk profile is stable and easy to comprehend. With leveraged short positions, market movements are incredibly fast and completely unforgiving. <\/p><p>A sudden upward spike can trigger cascading losses that completely eclipse your initial deposit. Stick to simple long-term investing wrappers until you have fully mastered risk management frameworks inside a simulated testing environment.\"<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorInfo\">\n                                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorPhoto--mobile\">\n                            <figure class=\"eeQuote__photo\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"George Sweeney, DipFA's headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png\" class=\"avatar avatar-200 photo finder-avatar\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2025\/11\/GeorgeSweeneyF1_Finder_600x600.png?fit=360 360w, 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                                   <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"eeQuote__authorDetails\">\n                                                    <a class=\"eeQuote__authorName\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/author\/georgesweeney\" itemprop=\"url\" target=\"_blank\">\n                                George Sweeney, DipFA\n                            <\/a>\n                                                                            <div class=\"eeQuote__authorTitle\">Deputy editor<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Pros and cons of going long vs going short<\/h3><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li><strong>Long.<\/strong> Infinite theoretical upside potential as successful companies grow over decades<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Long.<\/strong> Hard-capped downside risk (you can never lose more cash than you initially invested)<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Short.<\/strong> Allows you to generate active portfolio returns even during severe economic recessions<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Short.<\/strong> Can be used strategically to hedge and protect long-term physical share portfolios<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li><strong>Long.<\/strong> Capital can be locked up for long periods during flat or sideways moving markets<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Long.<\/strong> Overnight financing costs can slowly drain profits if using leveraged long CFDs<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Short.<\/strong> High risk profile with mathematically unlimited downside exposure if prices rocket<\/li>\n                                    <li><strong>Short.<\/strong> Highly technical strategy that requires constant account monitoring to prevent margin calls<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Deciding whether to go long or short depends entirely on your current view of the market, your personal psychological risk tolerance, and your overall trading experience. For the vast majority of everyday retail investors, a long-biased, diversified investment horizon remains the safest path toward compounding long-term wealth.<\/p><p>If you are eager to understand how short mechanics operate without exposing your savings to immediate danger, you should always practice using a comprehensive, zero-risk demo account. Well-regarded UK providers such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/trading-212-review\">Trading 212<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/ig-review\">IG<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/interactive-investor-review\">interactive investor<\/a> offer sandbox environments where you can test out both long and short strategies using virtual capital before transitioning to live market conditions.<\/p><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000003\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I open a short position inside my UK Stocks and Shares ISA?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>No. Under strict HMRC regulations, you are not permitted to short sell individual equities, trade on margin, or hold derivative positions like CFDs inside a tax-efficient Stocks and Shares ISA. ISAs are designed exclusively for long-only investments in qualifying shares, funds, and ETFs.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000004\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What is a 'short squeeze' and why is it dangerous?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>A short squeeze happens when a heavily shorted stock suddenly moves upward. To prevent unlimited losses, panicking short sellers all attempt to buy back shares at the exact same time. This massive wave of forced buying volume strips away liquidity and violently drives the share price skyward, crushing any remaining short positions in the process.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000005\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What happens if a company I have shorted pays out a dividend?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>If you hold a short position on a stock over its ex-dividend date, you do not receive a payout. Instead, because you borrowed the shares from someone else, you are legally required to pay the value of that dividend out of your own account balance to cover the underlying owner's distribution.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000006\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Are corporate bonds or commodities traded long and short?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes. 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