A trader who has a __________ position in wheat futures believes the price of wheat will __________ in the future.

A) long; increase
B) long; decrease
C) short; increase
D) long; stay the same
E) short; stay the same

Wheat Futures

Contracts that specify the future delivery of a certain amount of wheat at a predetermined price.

Price Increase

An upward movement in the price of a good, service, or asset, often due to factors like demand growth or supply constraints.

Long Position

Holding an asset with the expectation that it will increase in value, often contrasted with taking a short position, betting on a decline in value.