Getting up the Learning Curve
The benefits of managed futures is well documented. However, there
are various risks associated with trading futures and options on
futures. For that reason, investors' first step is to educate
themselves about this investment space.
Futures contracts provide for the use of leverage in a way that many
investors have not been previously exposed. The function of leverage
allows for the potential of large profits as well as substantial
losses. It also makes comparison of various CTA trading programs
complex. Potential investors will want to become familiar with
quantitative and qualitative analytical approaches to investing in
managed futures.
This is where Managed Account Research can be of help.
We
recognize that
while investment performance is a function of risk taken, the
complexity of human behavior can never be fully modeled. We invite
you to explore our website to learn more about how our knowledge can
increase your command of managed futures and provide you to
confidence necessary to start investing.
Your First Step in Managed Futures
Managed Account Research actively promotes thought leadership in
managed futures by sponsoring qualitative research. To subscribe to
our research, contact us at (800)308-1495. Questions and suggestions
can be directed to
Research.
[1] Lintner, John, "The Potential Role of Managed Commodity
Financial Futures Accounts in Portfolios of Stocks and Bonds."
Annual Conference of Financial Analysts Federation, May 1983.
[2] Chicago Board of Trade, "CBOT Managed Futures, Portfolio
Diversification Opportunities."
