Why is there a performance discrepancy between KMLM and its index?
The KMLM ETF performance is net of fees. The performance for the KFA MLM Index is based on a historical index and is gross of any fees and expenses. In general, there will be slippage of 90bps per year plus around 15bps per year of trading expenses (broker commissions). Any slippage above that is attributable to execution and cash management.