In a recent blog post, we examined why investors should consider managed futures at a time when flows into passive funds continue to push equity valuations higher and volatility remains depressed. In that post, we explained that a growing sense of complacency among investors has led them to overlook mounting…
Whether you are relatively new to Managed Futures or have been investing in them for some time now, a term you should be familiar with is drawdown. Drawdowns are inevitable and should be expected for every investor. That being said, you can choose strategies or different CTAs that fit your…
It’s no secret in the CTA investment and hedge fund space that volatility in the markets (specifically stock market and related equity index futures markets) has gone to historically low levels. Volatility was showing signs of declining beginning in the third quarter of 2016 as everyone awaited the outcome of…
Sometimes individuals invest in managed futures and expect consistent, steady returns from month-to-month and year-to-year; similar to rental property income. The reality is quite the contrary. Managed futures and CTAs are speculative investments (similar to Equities), and should not be relied on for “income.” Any investor that starts investing with…