carry cost for Fed Funds

[razf1]

All,

I am new to fed funds futures and wondering what is the best way to play a bullish long term trade in Fed Funds without contago having a materially adverse effect on the trade. Should I look at rolling perhaps every 3-4 months instead of monthly? Would love to hear how other people are handle this type of trade.

Thanks
-Raza

 

[nazzdack]

Trade eurodollar futures instead in order to reduce slippage

 

[invertedCurve]

Fed Funds are the probably the worst trade ever done by people who sling 10K a clip in the options pit to get some horrible 3 month edge! trade something else!

 

[scriabinop23]

Quote from razf1:

All,

I am new to fed funds futures and wondering what is the best way to play a bullish long term trade in Fed Funds without contago having a materially adverse effect on the trade. Should I look at rolling perhaps every 3-4 months instead of monthly? Would love to hear how other people are handle this type of trade.

Thanks
-Raza

or you can play calendar spreads...