Expiration Date

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Concept of Expiration Date in Futures Trading

In this context of financial law, the following is a definition of Expiration Date: The date on which an option contract automatically expires; the last day an option may be exercised.

Expiration Date

Concept of Expiration Date in the context of derivatives contract, by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA): The last date on which an option can be exercised. After this date the option is deemed to lapse or be abandoned.

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• Derivatives Contract