Which of the following increases basis risk? Select one: O a. A large difference between the futures prices when the hedge is put in place and when it is closed out O b. Dissimilarity between the underlying asset of the futures contract and the hedger's exposure O c. Areduction in the time between the date when the futures contract is closed and its delivery month O d. None of the above

Which of the following increases basis risk? Select one: O a. A large difference between the futures prices when the hedge is put in place and when it is closed out O b. Dissimilarity between the underlying asset of the futures contract and the hedger's exposure O c. Areduction in the time between the date when the futures contract is closed and its delivery month O d. None of the above

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