The buyer of a futures contract is said to have a __________ position, and the seller of a futures contract is said to have a __________ position in futures.
A) long; short
B) long; long
C) short; short
D) short; long
E) margined; long

Question

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The buyer of a futures contract holds a long position, anticipating the asset's price will rise, while the seller holds a short position, anticipating a price decline.

The Buyer of a Futures Contract Is Said to Have