Back months - Financial definition
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Concise definition of the term back months
Term designating the tradable contract months of futures contracts which are furthest from expiration.
Comprehensive definition of the term back months
If for example the date is May and the expiration cycle is March, June, September and December, then the back month contract would be the one expiring in March.