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Open in appBasis is the difference between the futures price and the cash price of an underlying such as Nifty or BankNifty. This short lesson explains what basis is and why derivatives traders track it.
It covers contango and backwardation, how basis reflects expectations about supply, demand and other factors, and how it can be used as a sentiment indicator. It also shows Quantsapp's Basis tool, which colour-codes basis levels so they are easy to read.
What you’ll learn
✓What basis is and its characteristics
✓Contango and backwardation
✓Using basis as a sentiment indicator
✓Reading Quantsapp's colour-coded Basis tool
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SPEAKERVarun ShettyTrainer,Quantsapp
Varun Shetty possesses rich experience in the field of training, he is amongst the best experts for gaining an understanding of Equity Derivatives Trading
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