A Short Position in a CFD Contract Profits from Increases

question 8

True/False

A short position in a CFD contract profits from increases in the share-price without the expense of buying the share.

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Definitions:

Federal Income Taxes

Taxes levied by the government on the annual earnings of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Note Payable

A written promise to pay a specified amount of money, usually with interest, at a future date; it is a type of liability on the balance sheet.

Bond Payable

A long-term liability representing borrowed funds that the company is obligated to repay to bondholders at a specified future date.

Unearned Rent

Income received by a landlord for rent payments ahead of the rental period, considered a liability until the period occurs.