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A hedger is short spot and long futures. Today, spot is 4.40 and the June future is 5.00. A bit later, spot goes to 5.00 and the June future goes to 5.10. What has happened to basis in this period? A) Remained the same B) Cannot tell C) Weakened D) Strengthened

A hedger is short spot and long futures. Today, spot is 4.40 and the June future is 5.00. A bit later, spot goes to 5.00 and the June future goes to 5.10. What has happened to basis in this period? A) Remained the same B) Cannot tell C) Weakened D) Strengthened

Essentials Of Investments
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A hedger is short spot and long futures. Today, spot is 4.40 and the June future is 5.00. A bit later, spot goes to 5.00 and the June future goes to 5.10. What has happened to basis in this period? A) Remained the same B) Cannot tell C) Weakened D) Strengthened
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