The long position in a futures contract is the party that will:

A. benefit from decreases in the price of the underlying asset.
B. accept the greater share of the risk.
C. agree to make delivery of a commodity or financial instrument at a future date.
D. benefit from increases in the price of the underlying asset.


Answer: D

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