Open Interest in Currency Futures Contracts

question 59

Multiple Choice

Open interest in currency futures contracts

• A)tends to be greatest for the near-term contracts.
• B)tends to be greatest for the longer-term contracts.
• C)typically decreases with the term to maturity of most futures contracts.
• D)tends to be greatest for the near-term contracts,and typically decreases with the term to maturity of most futures contracts.

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