Meaning of Contango

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Contango

1. 1
   n.

   The premium or interest paid by the buyer to the seller, to be allowed to defer paying for the stock purchased until the next fortnightly settlement day.

2. 2
   n.

   The postponement of payment by the buyer of stock on the payment of a premium to the seller. See Backwardation.

3. 3
   n.

   The premium or interest paid by the buyer to the seller, to be allowed to defer paying for the stock purchased until the next fortnightly settlement day.

4. 4
   n.

   The postponement of payment by the buyer of stock on the payment of a premium to the seller. See Backwardation.