Long

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Concept of Long in Futures Trading

In this context of financial law, the following are some alternative definitions of Long: (a) One who has bought a futures contract to establish a market position; (b) a market position that obligates the holder to take delivery; (c) one who owns an inventory of commodities. See Short.

Long

Concept of Long in the context of derivatives contract, by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA): An open bought position in a security or derivative.

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• Derivatives Contract