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Basic Question 2 of 7

For a non-perishable commodity that has a cost of carry, other things being equal, we should expect a ______ for its futures prices.

A. contango
B. backwardation
C. forewardation

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abs013 What is the cost of carry?
KYZKYZ Cost of carry is nothing but the storage cost
khalifa92 storage and interest
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe features of commodities and their investment characteristics

analyze sources of risk, return, and diversification among natural resource investments

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 5, Module 5.