What Is a Net Position?

Refers to the difference between the long and short positions held by the dealer in the market.

Net position

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Refers to the difference between the long and short positions held by the dealer in the market.

Refers to the difference between the long and short positions held by the dealer in the market. For example, if a dealer sells 100 contracts and buys 80 contracts, his net short position is 20 contracts; if he sells 120 contracts and buys 150 contracts, his net long position is 30 contracts.