the points are very good, the Empirical formula is that the futures that would be picked would be the farthest ones only if their price difference from spot is not drastic, or the near future ones with constantly rolling them over to the next one,, this however poses the problem of contango and backwardation,,, the ultimate and last choice again would be to put a time limit like u said but that will turn away some customers,,,
we might not know the exact quantity but as the business becomes established it could be projected and estimated to a near number or a geographical zone,,,
additionally,, we could price it like futures for the cusotmers if must where gas is more expensive for those wanting to have near infinite expiration date,,,,
dont forget the longer the customers takes to redeem the longer money earns money on interest and options decay as well and any other stuff that might be deployed,,, this is the first goal is to have no expiration date on the gallons
You have no idea what you are on about.
"Monthly contracts listed for the current year and the next 3 calendar years +1 month. Monthly contracts for a new calendar year will be added following the termination of trading in the December contract of the current year."
Unless you are trading markets like ICE WTI and Brent and the like, I guess that yes, you will have expirations on your "near-infinite expiration date".
4 years is hardly "near-infinite". Sheesh.
Oh wait, I don't think you'll have more that the above-quoted timeline. Nevermind. I'm a moron. Do as you will. Make millions dude! Hooked-on-Phonics worked for me!
