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For example, right now I have data for a CL 05-10 and a CL 06-10, are these the same instrument or different? Do I need to merge the 05-10 into the 06-10? Thanks.
You can trade either of them, but most trade the month with the most volume which is currently 05-10, unless you are hedging or something. A good site to look at for this information is Light Sweet Crude Oil
You may also want to check out this tread on contract rollover.
The following applies to many (if not most) futures contracts especially those from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).
Rollover is 8 days before expiration.
Expiration is the …
