Short (short position)
Updated 2026-09-20
Definition
A position opened by selling, to profit if price falls.
Why it matters
With CFDs you can sell short as easily as buying. Losses are theoretically unlimited if price rises a lot: a stop loss is essential.
Practical example
You sell EUR/USD at 1.1000 and close at 1.0950: +50 pips.
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