Futures is a financial derivative, and investors can open long or short positions in the futures market. Holding a long position means that the buyer is optimistic about the future trend of the commodity or financial instrument and thinks that the price will rise. Investors holding long positions need to buy the commodity or financial instrument within the agreed time limit, and if the price rises, they can get income.

Investors holding long positions usually pay attention to a series of macroeconomic variables and policies as well as the fundamental factors of commodities themselves, which may directly or indirectly affect the profit and loss of investment opportunities. Therefore, the influencing factors of bulls include but are not limited to changes in market demand, production capacity and various supply and demand factors.

Investors holding long positions in the futures market may face certain risks. In order to successfully hold long positions, investors need to understand and manage the cost and credit risk of purchasing commodities and financial instruments. In addition, investors need to consider the relevant institutions and market rules, as well as the dynamic changes of the market and other factors to effectively control the risk of holding positions. Therefore, successful investors need to have certain knowledge and skills to succeed in the futures market.