Normal Backwardation - Normal Backwardation Vs. Backwardation

Normal Backwardation Vs. Backwardation

The term backwardation, when used without the qualifier "normal", can be somewhat ambiguous. Although sometimes used as a synonym for normal backwardation (where a futures contract price is lower than the expected spot price at contract maturity), it may also refer to the situation where a futures contract price is merely lower than the current spot price.

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