With Regard to a Futures Contract, the Short Position Is

question 79

Multiple Choice

With regard to a futures contract, the short position is held by

• A) the trader who bought the contract at the largest discount.
• B) the trader who has to travel the farthest distance to deliver the commodity.
• C) the trader who plans to hold the contract open for the lengthiest time period.
• D) the trader who commits to purchasing the commodity on the delivery date.
• E) the trader who commits to delivering the commodity on the delivery date.

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