Basis

基差

Sentiment & DerivativesP1Futures DerivativesApplies to: US stocks

Formula

futures price − spot price (>0 premium/contango, <0 discount/backwardation)

How to read it

Widening positive basis = bullish optimism; backwardation often signals fear/short squeeze (contrarian).

Outputvalue/series
Data source: CME/exchanges. Public knowledge, not investment advice.

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