According to your text, futures trading "works" because basis risk is less than price risk on a commodity or security.

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Futures trading is effective because basis risk (the risk that the futures price and the spot price will not move in tandem) is typically smaller than the outright price risk of holding the commodity or security itself. This allows participants to hedge against price movements more effectively.

According to Your Text, Futures Trading "Works" Because Basis Risk