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<<The longest time frame for futures trading is the expiry of the contract which is only 3 months from start to finish. Anything more than that and ETFs are your thing.>>

I don't see much advantage to ETF's unless you truly are a long-term holder. Futures have a tax advantage over ETF's. 60/40 cap gains treatment on futures vs full tax rate if hold ETF less than 12 months.

also, you do have the option of easily trading futures in the overnight session -- for better or worse.

true though, you do have to deal with the rollover with futures.