During the growing season, a corn farmer sells short corn futures contracts in an amount equal to her crop. If upon harvesting and selling her crop she maintains the contracts, she is then considered a(n):

During the growing season, a corn farmer sells short corn futures contracts in an amount equal to her crop. If upon harvesting and selling her crop she maintains the contracts, she is then considered a(n):




A) Hedger
B) Speculator
C) Arbitrager
D) None of the above





Answer: B


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