CBOE Index options also trade 23/5.  They both get the same tax treatment. Unfortunately, I have to go through another layer of the FINRA registration process in order to trade futures...essentially become a CTA (unless I use a second broker where I don't declare professional status...which, of course, I would never do  )

    Not to mention that the streaming bundle (professional pricing) necessary for trading futures is quite expensive. Whereas, the real time market data for CBOE is essentially free (I think it's $4.50 per month but waived because of commision levels). 

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