(MENAFN- Daily Forex) Understanding the term basis and basis finance is essential for every trader, and we will outline why it matters. Basis can refer to three distinct terms in finance, one ...

What is a basis point? A basis point is a unit of measurement used to quantify the change between two percentages – it can also be referred to as ‘bp’, which is pronounced ‘bip’ or ‘beep’. A basis ...

An asset’s cost basis is the amount it was purchased for, including any associated fees. An investor’s cost basis is the amount they paid for an asset when they purchased it, including any commissions ...

Cost basis is the purchase cost of a particular security, including commission charges. Importantly, a cost basis can be established over a series of purchases of the same security, not just one trade ...

(MENAFN- Daily Forex) Basis trading is a popular trading strategy across all asset classes where derivative products are available but primarily used in futures trading focused on commodity markets.

Cost basis is the original value of an investment. This helps you determine your gains or losses. It’s useful for determining whether your investments are profitable. This is important for taxes as ...

Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of accounting, and an accounting and finance professor who has been working in the accounting and finance industries for more than 20 years. Her expertise covers a ...

Broadly, basis risk is the risk that the value of a futures contract or an over-the-counter hedge will not perfectly offset an underlying position. Other examples abound: interest futures are often ...

Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

A fund is said to be on a bid basis if it is priced on the basis of the minimum bid price required by regulations laid down by the Financial Services Authority.