‘Going long’ is simply buying a CFD position to profit from a share price increase. The difference between the entry price and the exit price is the profit or loss that is made on the trade.
The example below compares the Return on Investment (ROI)on identical CFD and share trades. This comparison illustrates the similarities between CFDs and shares while highlighting the fact that CFDs have the ability to greatly increase ROI.

*Financing is calculated at the closing market price of $35.50.
Note: If the price of BHP had fallen by $0.50 Amy would have incurred a loss of $538.66.