Are futures-based ETFs more risky than spot ETFs?

[AIcash]

A: Yes—futures ETFs introduce contango/backwardation risk, can incur roll costs, and may diverge from spot price. Spot ETFs offer direct exposure and more predictable price correlation.

[jacson4]

Exactly! Futures ETFs bleed value over time with roll costs—spot ETFs track cleaner.

[Nahid10]

Solid breakdown Contango/backwardation makes futures messy, spot is more straightforward.