Commodity Pool Operator - CPO

What Does Commodity Pool Operator - CPO Mean?
Persons or limited partnerships responsible for investing a commodity pool's assets in commodity-futures and options positions.

Investopedia explains Commodity Pool Operator - CPO
CPOs typically hire Commodity Trading Advisors (CTA) to make investment decisions for the pool.

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