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1. Why trade CFDs?
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3. How to trade CFDs
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How to go short

It is just as easy to sell a CFD as it is to buy.

Going short means opening a position by selling with the aim of profiting from falling share prices. Therefore using CFDs you have the opportunity to profit from both rising and falling markets and you can also protect your long term share investments from short term market corrections.

* Based on independent research conducted by Investment Trends in May 2007, 53% of Australian CFD traders, trade with CMC Markets. † CMC Markets reserves the right to refuse the placement of guaranteed stop loss orders and other terms & conditions apply. The information on this page does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consequently, you should consider the information in light of your objectives, financial situation and needs before making any decision about whether to acquire the CFDs. A Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) is available by contacting CMC Markets on 1300 303 888 and at our website www.cmcmarkets.com.au. Information about our services, including our fees and charges is also contained in our Financial Services Guide, which is available at those sources. It is important for you to consider the PDS in deciding whether to acquire, or to continue to hold, the CFDs. CFDs can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. CMC Markets recommends that you should seek independent professional advice. CMC Markets is the trading name of CMC Markets Asia Pacific Pty Ltd (ACN 100 058 213), AFS Licence No. 238054, the CFDs issuer. Education services are provided by CMC Markets Pty Ltd (ACN 100 058 106, AFSL No. 279437), a subsidiary company of CMC Markets Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.