bond-futures-basis

Price bond futures, identify CTD bonds, and calculate basis metrics.

Updated May 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/rpoole-dev/comps-site --skill bond-futures-basis-rpoole-dev
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Skill: bond-futures-basis
Source: https://github.com/rpoole-dev/comps-site/tree/main/financial-services-main/plugins/partner-built/lseg/skills/bond-futures-basis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rpoole-dev/comps-site --skill bond-futures-basis-rpoole-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires bond_future_price, bond_price, interest_rate_curve, tscc_historical_pricing_summaries, credit_curve, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive analysis of bond futures basis, helping users identify trading opportunities and assess delivery option value.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bond Futures Pricing: Price bond futures and identify the cheapest-to-deliver (CTD) bonds.
  • Basis Calculation: Compute gross basis, carry, net basis, and implied repo rates.
  • Yield Curve Analysis: Overlay yield curve context to assess market conditions.
  • Historical Context: Track basis evolution over time and assess current percentile.
  • Credit Curve Analysis (optional): Check for credit-driven basis distortions.
  • Use Case: Ideal for bond traders and analysts looking to gain insights into bond futures basis trading opportunities.

Quick Start

Analyze the bond futures basis for 'US10Y' using the bond-futures-basis skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about bond-futures-basis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate bond futures basis and identify the cheapest-to-deliver bond?

To calculate bond futures basis, you need to price the futures contracts, identify the cheapest-to-deliver (CTD) bonds, and compute gross basis, carry, net basis, and implied repo rates using yield curve data.

What is the implied repo rate in bond futures basis analysis?

The implied repo rate is a critical metric in bond futures basis analysis, calculated by comparing the futures price to the cash bond price to assess the financing cost and potential trading opportunities.

How do I assess delivery option value using yield curve data?

You can assess delivery option value by pricing bond futures, comparing them against current yield curves, and overlaying historical pricing summaries to track basis evolution and current percentile rankings.

Can I analyze credit-driven basis distortions in bond futures?

Yes, you can analyze credit-driven basis distortions by incorporating credit curve analysis into your bond futures basis evaluation, helping you identify market anomalies and trading opportunities.

Do I need historical pricing data to track bond futures basis evolution?

Yes, tracking bond futures basis evolution over time requires historical pricing summaries to assess the current percentile of the basis and evaluate potential trading opportunities.

What's the best way to analyze bond futures basis trading opportunities?

The best way to analyze bond futures basis trading opportunities is by integrating futures pricing, CTD bond identification, yield curve context, and implied repo rate calculations to assess delivery option value.