When an Investor Establishes a Position in a Security

question 53

Multiple Choice

When an investor establishes a position in a security,

• A)they are said to be long if they purchase the security for their account.
• B)they are said to be long if they sell the security for their account.
• C)they are said to be short if they sell the security for their account.
• D)they are said to be short if they purchase the security for their account.
• E)Both a and c

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