The Basis (B_t,T) at Time T Between the Spot Price

question 12

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The basis (B_t,T) at time t between the spot price (S_t) and a futures contract expiring at time T (F_t,T) is S_t - F_t,T.

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Definitions:

Inventory On September 30

The stock of goods a company has available for sale or used in production as recorded on September 30th.

Inventory Cost Flow Assumptions

Accounting methods assumed about how costs flow through inventory; basic types include FIFO, LIFO, and weighted average.

Financial Statements

Documented records that outline the financial activities and conditions of a business, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Perpetual Inventory System

A perpetual inventory system is an accounting method that records the sale or purchase of inventory immediately through the use of computerized point-of-sale systems and enterprise asset management software.