Index ETFs outperform Futures, because dividends paid (in ETFs)

Discussion in 'ETFs' started by crgarcia, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. crgarcia

    crgarcia

    And not in in Futures?
     
    #1     Jan 12, 2009
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  2. KrispyKreme50

    KrispyKreme50

    You can use leverage for futures and the tax rate is lower on gains.
     
    #2     Jan 12, 2009
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  3. asap

    asap

    dividends are priced in (discounted) in the price of futures along with cost of carry.

    futures value = underlying value even though their price is different.
     
    #3     Jan 12, 2009
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