Glossary
Basis
Basis is the price difference between related instruments or markets, such as spot and futures.
Plain-English meaning
Basis is used here to describe related price gap. In the daily board, the word is grouped by the role it performs rather than by spelling or market popularity.
You may encounter it in a product interface, technical document, risk report, policy paper, or market dashboard. The term is included for recognition and comparison, not as a product recommendation.
Why it belongs with Yield Curve Basics
These terms cover yield, time sensitivity, return from holding, and relative price gaps.
When solving the puzzle, compare the job this term performs with nearby cards. A correct group usually shares a function, risk type, workflow, or market structure rather than simply sharing similar wording.
Where you might see it
You might encounter this term while reading educational explainers, product documentation, risk disclosures, market dashboards, or beginner guides. Always separate vocabulary learning from financial decision-making.