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Definition

Period between the beginning of trading in a particular futures contract and the expiration of trading.

In some cases, this phrase denotes the period already passed in which trading has already occurred.

For example, "The life-of-contract high so far is $2.50." Same as Life of Delivery or Life of the Future.

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Other terms related to 'Life of Contract' starting with the letter 'L'

Long Hedge, Limit Move, Lookalike Swap, Liquid Market, Limit Only

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