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National Futures Association (NFA)
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The industry-wide self-regulatory organization of the futures industry. |
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Nearby Delivery (Month)
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The futures contract closest to maturity. |
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Near-term Trend
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Trend period lasting only a few days to three weeks. |
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Net Performance
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An increase or decrease in net asset value exclusive of additions, withdrawals and redemptions. |
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Net Position
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The difference between the open long (buy) contracts and the open short (sell) contracts held by any one person in any one futures contract month, or an all months combined. |
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