What is Equity Index Basis?

Basis is the difference in price between the futures contract and the spot index value. We generally quote Equity Index futures basis as the futures price minus the spot index value.
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Lesson List
1
What is an Index Future
2
Discover Equity Index Notional Value & Price
3
Understanding Equity Index Daily & Final Settlement
4
The Importance of Depth (Volume)
5
Who Uses Equity Index Products?
What is Equity Index Basis?
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Rolling an Equity Position Using Spreads
8
Hedging and Risk Management for Equity Index Futures
9
Trading Opportunities in Equity Index Futures
10
Equity Intermarket Spreads