Which of the Following Increases Basis Risk

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following increases basis risk?

• A) A large difference between the futures prices when the hedge is put in place and when it is closed out
• B) Dissimilarity between the underlying asset of the futures contract and the hedger's exposure
• C) A reduction in the time between the date when the futures contract is closed and its delivery month
• D) None of the above

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