Synthetic ETF's to avoid 'Dividend Withholding Tax'?

JakeHyde

Hi guys,
So I just stumbled onto this video by "Money Unshackled", they talk about a hidden tax when investing in American index funds (S&P500).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAJsE4HwbOc&t=634s

They say investing in a synthetic fund, more specifically the "iShares S&P 500 Swap", helps avoid a  sneaky 'Dividend Withholding Tax'.
So I had a quick look at the available index funs.... I have to say I never imagines there would be SO many S&P 500 index options?!!?!?  How come? haha

Have you ever experienced this 'Dividend Withholding Tax'?

JakeHyde

Wow this answers almost all of my questions! haha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOB5TpTjYU8