Managed futures is so accustomed to playing second fiddle to the stock market, we’ve almost institutionalized many of the double standards that occur in everyday life. Today I take a look at some of the double standards that we might want to examine: “Unregulated” Industry: It’s humorous when comments are made that suggest the managed [...]
Thursday, June 16, 2011
The investment industry’s fastest growing asset class is going through tremendous change. Managed futures mutual funds, new regulation and oversight rules, converging accounting standards and increased interest from the traditionally equity-focused Wall Street financial advisor community all impact your firm’s future. Cortland Fund Services, a leader in helping managed futures CTAs and funds support their burgeoning [...]
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
I’ve seen an interesting string of media reports lately that accurately portray some managed futures fund investments as non-transparent. Some fund managers, particularly those with a background in the industry, are in favor of fee transparency and full disclosure — something common in a direct managed futures account to which managed futures veterans have grown [...]
Monday, June 13, 2011
It is not uncommon for astute investors to confuse “commodity investing” with “managed futures” and investing in commodity trading advisors (CTAs). Commodity investments tend to be long only, meaning the investor essentially purchases a commodity and benefits when the price moves higher. At a recent Morningstar conference, speakers drove home the important point that commodities [...]
Thursday, June 9, 2011
A financial advisor and investing author recently penned an article about managed futures that painted an inaccurate picture of the investment. While admitting he didn’t understand the investment, the financial advisor non-the-less completely dismissed the investment without serious investigation of the facts. While critical of one particular managed futures reporting database, the article failed to mention [...]
Monday, June 27, 2011
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