Gross Basis field (DOMTrader)

For synthetic spreads that have yield legs, this field displays the gross basis values for each leg (rounded up two digits after decimal) separated by a colon. In this case, the field acts like a button. When you click the button on a trading application that is using a QFormula, the Formula Editor opens with that QFormula selected. Otherwise, the Formula Builder is opened for you to create a QFormula. When you hover the mouse cursor over the button, a tooltip is displayed.

For a yield contract or leg, this field displays the gross basis value for that contract or leg: 

To display the button, go to Trading Preferences > Display > Other Functions except for Order Desk. For Order Desk, go to Trading Preferences > Display, and then select the Gross Basis check box in the list of possible components.

To display the button, go to Trading Preferences > Display > Other Functions.

To display the button, go to Trading Preferences > Display, and then select the Gross Basis check box in the list of possible components.