Which of the Following Describes Contango

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes contango?

• A) The futures price is below the expected future spot price
• B) The futures price is below today's spot price
• C) The futures price is a declining function of the time to maturity
• D) The futures price is above the expected future spot price

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