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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Definitions:

Net Loss

The result when a company's expenses exceed its revenues during a specific period, indicating negative profitability.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members. It represents the share of earnings distributed.

Stock Dividends

A payment to shareholders in the form of additional shares of stock rather than cash.

Paid-in Capital

Funds raised by a company through the sale of its equity securities, excluding any par value of the shares.