Futures

Short Position

Agreeing to sell the underlying asset — a position that profits if the price falls.

Going “short” a Futures contract means agreeing to sell the underlying asset at the Futures price at expiry. A short position profits if the price falls below the entry price, and loses if it rises. Unlike short-selling a stock directly, going short a Futures contract requires no special borrowing process.

See the full long vs short explanation with a worked example in What Is a Futures Contract? A Complete Beginner’s Guide.