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Most beginners believe you can only make money when prices go up. But there’s another way — profiting from a drop. And today was a textbook example.

📉 What happened to oil few days ago?
The price of Brent crude fell sharply — over 3% in one day.
The main reason? Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran may be close to a peace agreement, easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Add to that weak economic data from China and rising oil inventories in the U.S. — and the result was a wave of sell-offs.

💡 How could someone profit from this?
By using what’s called a short position, or simply — a short.

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🔍 What is a short?
Imagine borrowing oil from a broker and selling it at today’s price — say, $85.
Then, when the price drops to $82, you buy it back and return it.
The difference is your profit:
👉 $85 (sold) – $82 (bought back) = $3 profit per barrel.

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📊 A simple example:

• You short 10 contracts of oil at $85
• Price drops to $82
• Your profit:
  10 x ($85 – $82) = $300 net

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⚠️ Things to know about short selling:

1. Not every asset can be shorted — you need broker support and a margin-enabled account.
2. Timing matters — getting in and out at the right moment is key.
3. You need strategy and discipline — shorting isn’t guesswork.

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📌 Bottom line:
Yes, you can make money even when the market drops. Today’s oil sell-off is proof.
If you’re a beginner, it’s wise to work with a professional broker who knows what they’re doing, while you learn how to read charts and interpret news events.

Want to start learning how to trade both market directions — safely and strategically?
Message me — I’ll show you how.

— George Zimmerman
Your personal broker & market advisor