why the hell futures lower then cash ???

Discussion in 'Index Futures' started by thomfergu, May 1, 2008.

  1. what is this ???look at ES YM NQ ER2
     
  2. Oh my God... how could this be? It must be a sign or an omen.

    I am putting on my tinfoil hats as we speak.
     
  3. MAESTRO

    MAESTRO

    have you ever heard of BASIS?
     
  4. if you so smart why don't you answer that
     
  5. MAESTRO

    MAESTRO

    I thought I just did. Futures are not always above the cash (BASIS). It usually indicates the down turn if they fall below the BASIS.
     

  6. it was not for you, but thanks for explaining.
     
  7. The Dow cash has been leading the Dow Futs since rollover. Most all of 2007 (with a few exceptions [Feb 27 being one]) Futs were leading the cash.

    - Spydertrader
     
  8. god damit...did you people not go to Junior High?

    Then is not Than
     
  9. ScottD

    ScottD

    and "damit" is dammit.

    caveman say: live in glass house no throw stone.
     
  10. rcj

    rcj