One of the great features of CFDs http://www.contracts-for-difference.com/what-is-a-cfd.html is that you are able to trade on both the long and the short side of the market i.e. you can choose to 'long' or 'short' a position - if you are long, you receive dividends and pay interest, if you are short you do the reverse. It is worth noting that commission is paid on either side of the contract and you can close a contract at any time.