strong basis
A relatively small difference between cash prices and futures prices. An investor who wants to protect against rising prices would prefer that the basis weaken, thus increasing his/her unrealized gain. An investor who wants to protect against falling prices will prefer that the basis strengthen, thus minimizing unrealized loss.
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