For Nearest Month we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Finance, Frauds and Scams and Investing.

Nearest Month (Finance)

The expiration date of an option or future that is closest to the present.

Nearest Month (Frauds and Scams)

In options trading or commodity futures, the expiration month that is closest to the current month. For an option that has expiration dates available in September, December, March, and June, for example, the nearest month would be December if a trade was made in November. Nearest month contracts are more heavily traded then "furthest month" contracts.

Nearest Month (Investing)

In options trading or commodity futures, the expiration month that is closest to the current month. For an option that has expiration dates available in September, December, March, and June, for example, the nearest month would be December if a trade was made in November. Nearest month contracts are more heavily traded then "furthest month" contracts.

See Also: Commodities; Expiration; Futures Contract; Options

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