Looking for the explanation for this. The Sep ES (E-mini) is trading right at parity with the Dec ES. The Sep NQ is appox 4 points lower then the Dec NQ. What's going on here??
My point is that unless it is "supposed" to be a certain way, there would be no way to answer your question. As far as I know, there are no rules saying that it is supposed to be a certain way. It just is what it is.
Hmmmmm. I've seen answers to questions posted here that bordered on Phd. thesis, and what do I get? Wisecracks and one word explanations. Dividends. Uh, how does that explain the difference , since there are dividends involved with BOTH the ES and NQ?
The answer wasn't intended to be a wise crack - just a simple and straight forward answer. Future = Cash + interest -dividends Do Microsoft, Intel, and the other major components of Nasdaq pay dividends? What about IBM, GE, WMT? Would asking for an apology be a wisecrack?