Setting Expiration Rules

You can set the rule that will indicate the last day when an options or futures contract is valid.

Adding Expiration Rule

1. Open QuoteManager.
2. On the Tools menu, click Expiration Rules, or click the Expiration Rules icon on the toolbar.
3. Click the Add button.
4. Enter the Expiration Rule name in the Name field.
5. Select the number and type of the days that the contracts come into effect.
6. Select the rule that will set the benchmark date for the contract expiry.
7. Click the OK button to save the changes.

Editing Expiration Rule

1. Open QuoteManager.
2. On the Tools menu, click Expiration Rules, or click the Expiration Rules icon on the toolbar.
3. Select the Expiration Rule you want to edit.
4. Click the Edit button.
5. Change the number and type of the days that the contracts come into effect.
6. Change the rule that will set the benchmark date for the contract expiry.
7. Click the OK button to save the changes.

Removing Expiration Rule

1. Open QuoteManager.
2. On the Tools menu, click Expiration Rules, or click the Expiration Rules icon on the toolbar.
3. Select the Expiration Rule you want to delete.
4. Click the Delete button.