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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Carrying over historic definition... Carrying over -- Carrying over charges are those which the buyer or seller (as the case may be) has to pay for the privilege of not receiving or delivering stock at the regular time. The charge for non-payment of cash for stock is called contango. A contango is generally paid by bulls and received by bears ; but if a stock has been so much oversold that it. is scarce for delivery a charge is made for non-delivery of the stock, which is called a backwardation ; this is paid by bears and received by bulls. If the accounts balance the rate is even. About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2007 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.