The number of futures contracts outstanding is called the
A)reportable position
B)minimum volume
C)open interest
D)spread position
E)none of the above

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Open interest is the total number of outstanding futures contracts that have not been offset by an opposite futures contract or fulfilled by delivery. It is a measure of market activity and liquidity. Choices A, B, D, and E do not accurately describe the total number of outstanding futures contracts.

The Number of Futures Contracts Outstanding Is Called the