Frequently Asked Questions
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We have collected most frequently asked questions about BASED the company, our products, and services. Conveniently divided into categories, you can easily find the information you are looking for. If you have a question that is not answered here, please contact us.
General
What is BASED?
BASED is a company that builds advanced IT systems and delivers data-based consultancy. We work with businesses that want to perform—bringing facts over stories and data over opinion. Read more about BASED.
What products and services do you offer?
We offer two main services: BASED Technology—building advanced IT systems from scratch—and BASED Consultancy, covering financial markets, hedging and risk management, business development, precious metals, and technology advisory.
How can I contact BASED?
You can reach out to us via the contact form below, email at [email protected], or you can call directly to our key personnel whose contact information is available on the Contact page. If you fill the contact form below, we'll reach out to you ASAP.
What payment methods do you accept?
We use Stripe as our payment processor so you can pay for the BASED Research reports with e.g. debit or credit cards and other payment methods supported. For consultancy projects, we can invoice you.
What kind of newsletter do you send?
We send newsletters when we publish new articles on our website and when we release new products. The topics of the articles range from financial markets to tehcnology, business, and BASED.
Why is there no cookie banner on your website?
We do not track you so we do not need to ask your consent to track you. There is no benefit for us to track you individually so we don't. It is the BASED way. We use privacy friendly analytics which only collects very basic information without intruding on individual users privacy and providing enough information for us to run our website efficiently.
Research
Do you offer refunds on research subscriptions?
No.
Can I share or distribute the BASED Research reports I have bought?
You may not distribute, copy, or resell the paid content without express written permission from BASED. Please refer to our Terms of Service for futher details.
What is the CoT (Commitment of Traders) report?
The CoT report provides a breakdown of open interest in futures markets, detailing positions held by different types of traders. Simply put the CoT report tells you how others are positioned on the market.
What is Implied Volatility and why is it important?
Implied Volatility is a metric that reflects market expectations of future price changes. Simply put it can tell you what others are thinking about future price changes.
What do you mean by Market Sentiment?
Market Sentiment reflects the overall attitude of investors toward a particular market or asset. It's an indicator that can signal market trends or reversals.
Consultancy
What services does BASED Consultancy offer?
BASED Consultancy provides expertise in financial markets, business development, technology, and precious metals. We help businesses optimize operations, develop strategies, and implement technology solutions. Read more about BASED Consultancy.
Do you work on international projects?
Yes. We work with customers globally, providing consultancy and research to customers across various industries.
How much does your consultancy service cost?
Consultancy costs vary depending on the scope and nature of the project. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your needs and provide a tailored proposal so feel free to reach out through the contact form below.
What is the process of engaging with BASED Consultancy?
Most of the time, the consultancy process includes initial contact, assessment, proposal, execution, delivery, and follow-up support to ensure your business objectives are met effectively. Start by reaching out.