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EXPIRY

The day when the contract expires.

Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Derivatives (F&O)

Expiry – The day when the contract ends. Expiry days and exchange cycle keep changing, so always check the expiry of the contract on the terminal.

WHERE THIS FITS IN

This term comes under Derivatives (F&O), in the section "BASE OF DERIVATIVE". First of all that structure is given as complete F&O:

RELATED TERMS TO READ

Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Derivative
• Underlying
• Contract
• Lot Size
• Weekly vs Monthly Contract
• Contract Cycle
• Rollover
• Cash Segment vs Derivative Segment
• Cash Settlement vs Physical Settlement
• Open Interest

To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "DERIVATIVES: DICTIONARY OF FUTURES & OPTIONS" - this term has been taken from there.

This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.

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