Legal Definitions - net position

Definition: Net position refers to the difference between the long and short contracts held by a securities or commodities trader. It can also refer to the amount gained or lost due to a change in the value of a stock or commodity.

Example 1: A trader holds 100 long contracts and 50 short contracts for a particular stock. Their net position would be 50 long contracts.

Example 2: A trader buys 100 shares of a company's stock at $50 per share. If the stock price increases to $60 per share, the trader's net position would be a gain of $1,000 ($10 increase per share x 100 shares).

These examples illustrate how net position is calculated and how it can be affected by changes in the value of securities or commodities. It is important for traders to monitor their net position to manage risk and make informed trading decisions.