The shorter duration limits the gap between futures and spot prices, ensuring a lower premium than monthly standard and micro futures contracts. The lower premium means the contango bleed, or the cost incurred from moving positions from the impending expiry to the following Friday expiry, is relatively less than extended duration contracts, leading to improved profitability.
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