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Glossary Term: BASIS

Definition(s) for BASIS:

1. ) The difference in price or yield between two different indices. In terms of futures trading, the difference between the futures price and the spot price. The basis will narrow as a contract moves closer to settlement. In taxation, the acquisition cost of an asset adjusted for capital distributions or stock dividends. A security's basis is used in calculating gains and losses for tax purposes.

2. ) Difference between the current cash price and futures price for the same commodity.

See Also:
ACCRUAL BASIS, BASIS RISK, BASIS SWAP, ANNUAL BASIS, TAX BASIS, BASIS POINT ('BP'), FULLY DILUTED BASIS, ADJUSTED BASIS, AFTER-TAX BASIS, AGENCY BASIS, BEST EFFORTS BASIS, BOND-EQUIVALENT BASIS, CASH BASIS, DISCOUNTED BASIS, PRICE VALUE OF A BASIS POINT (PVBP), PRICE VALUE OF A BASIS POINT (PVBP), BASIS PRICE, COST BASIS


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