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Contango
The short answer
A market condition in futures where the futures price of an asset is higher than its expected spot price, often seen in commodities with storage costs.
What is Contango?
A market condition in futures where the futures price of an asset is higher than its expected spot price, often seen in commodities with storage costs.
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