A Speculator That Has ________ a Futures Contract Has Taken

question 5

Multiple Choice

A speculator that has ________ a futures contract has taken a ________ position.

• A) sold; long
• B) purchased; short
• C) sold; short
• D) purchased; sold

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Definitions:

Observation

The action or process of attentively watching or noting phenomena or behaviors as they occur naturally, often for the purpose of data collection and analysis.

Human Behavior

The range of behaviors exhibited by humans and which are influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, ethics, authority, rapport, hypnosis, persuasion, coercion, and/or genetics.

Actively Listening

The practice of fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and then remembering what is being said in a conversation.

Reflects Back

The act of thinking deeply or carefully about past actions, decisions, or events to glean insights or lessons.