NYMEX
Technique
Months sign is shown and then moved in a square.
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Months sign is shown and then moved in a square.
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Months sign is shown and then moved in a circle.
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Years
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.