Which One of the Following Best Defines a Carrying-Charge Market

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best defines a carrying-charge market?

• A) market where interest is charged on the margin balance
• B) cash price is less than the futures price
• C) positive basis market
• D) spot market price is greater than the cash price
• E) spot market price exceeds the futures price

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