A market condition where futures prices are higher than the current spot price. Normal for most commodities due to storage and financing costs. Creates a drag on roll yield for long futures holders.
Crude oil in contango: spot at $75, 3-month futures at $78. Rolling the long position from expiring to new contracts costs $3 per barrel.
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