Which of the Following Statements About the "Basis" of Stock

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the "basis" of stock index futures is ?

• A)It is the difference between the futures price and the value of the actual underlying index
• B)Negative basis is generally considered to foretell a declining market
• C)The basis reflects market changes instantaneously while the actual underlying index moves more slowly
• D)All of the above are true

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