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# Positions: Long and Short

Usually you can only buy or sell your position to make a profit. In addition, there are two options to go long or short. Both of these possibilities can be used with additional leverage to increase your profits.

### Long position

Long Position is created when you buy ("Enters Long") a security with the expectation that it will rise in value to sell ("Exit Long") it later.

### Short position

Short Position is created when you sell ("Enter Short") a security first with the intention of repurchasing it at a lower price later on, i.e. to buy it back ("Exit Short"). Thus it is also possible to make a profit not only with rising but also with falling exchange rates.