Backwardation is a market condition where the current price of a commodity is higher than its future prices, indicating an expected decline in the commodity’s value over time. This situation commonly occurs due to high current demand or supply shortages.
Key Benefits
– Market Insight: Indicates current demand may be higher than future supply, offering trading opportunities.
– Short-Term Profit Potential: Traders can benefit from selling at a higher spot price and buying futures at a lower price.
– Inventory Management: Encourages the reduction of stockpiles, reducing holding costs.D161`
Related Terms
– Market Insight: Indicates current demand may be higher than future supply, offering trading opportunities.
– Short-Term Profit Potential: Traders can benefit from selling at a higher spot price and buying futures at a lower price.
– Inventory Management: Encourages the reduction of stockpiles, reducing holding costs.D161`
References
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