A futures trader who has a _______ position in oil futures wants the price of oil to _______ in the future.
A) long; increase
B) long; fall
C) short; stay the same
D) short; rise

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A trader who has a long position in oil futures has bought the futures contract with the expectation that the price of oil will increase in the future, thus allowing them to make a profit.

A Futures Trader Who Has a _______ Position in Oil