How to Profit from Falling Marks and Spencer Sales

LONDON, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Between April and June this year, like-for-like sales fell by 2.8% in the Marks and Spencer clothing department within the UK, with 'stock issues' and 'wet weather' to blame.

CFD trading shares, such as Marks and Spencer's could enable you to maximise your potential profits for only a small initial deposit.

Below, we show you how.

Market Reaction: Falling Sales

Whilst figures shown declining sales for their clothing department in the UK, Marks and Spencer stated on Tuesday, 10 July that their short-term trading outlook remained 'challenging' and its existing guidance for the financial year 2012/13 remains unchanged.

So, how did the markets react to this mixed bag of news? Following the announcement, the Marks and Spencer share price rose 1.3% in early morning trading on July 10 and saw a steady incline through the morning.

How to Profit from Falling Sales

With this in mind, how do you plan to trade on the Marks and Spencer share price as it rises?

Unlike traditional trading, you could choose to trade CFDs (Contracts for Difference) for only a small initial deposit - a percentage between 1%-10% of the total value of Marks and Spencer's share price.

Trade CFDs on Rising Shares

With CFD trading provider City Index, you can trade CFDs on Marks and Spencer shares through their online and mobile trading platforms.

In a market that's rising, you would go long and buy. You will profit from every point that market rises.

Alternatively, if you believe that market will fall - you would go short and sell. You will profit from every point that the market falls.

However, it is important to remember that if the market moves against your position, you could incur a significant loss that's greater than your initial deposit.

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CFD trading is a leveraged product which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.

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