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Net Position

Aggregate exposure remaining after offsetting long and short positions in the same asset or market.

Net position is the aggregate exposure in a market after offsetting long and short positions. It reflects the actual risk a trader carries.

For oil derivatives, net positions are monitored to ensure compliance with limits and manage margin. Excessive exposure can magnify losses during price swings.

Analysts also track net positions across markets to infer speculative sentiment, commercial hedging activity, or potential market imbalances.

Net position is a fundamental concept in risk management and portfolio assessment.