CME
Technique
Thumb and pinky fingers extended vertical with index, middle and ring fingers tucked into palm. Click on "How-to" button above for illustration.
Origin
Unknown.
Blue - Year 4
3 of 10
1 of 2
Most futures and options contracts extend out a couple years but in certain cases like Eurodollars, up to ten years. When contracts beyond the immediate year are quoted, it's the year (red, green, gold, etc...) first and then the month comes next.