Managed Futures

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Definition of 'Managed Futures'

An alternative investment strategy in which professional portfolio managers use futures contracts as part of their overall investment strategy. Managed futures provide portfolio diversification among various types of investment styles and asset classes to help mitigate portfolio risk in a way that is not possible in direct equity investments.
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Investopedia explains 'Managed Futures'

Professional money managers, known as commodity trading advisors, typically monitor managed futures accounts. These accounts can have various weights in stocks and derivative investments. A diversified managed futures account will generally have exposure to a number of markets such as commodities, energy, agriculture and currency. Introducing futures into a portfolio reduces risk because of the negative correlation between asset groups.
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'Managed Futures'

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    Managed futures are futures positions entered into by professional money managers,
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  • An Introduction To Managed Futures

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    ... Managed Futures A commodity pool operator (CPO) is a person or a limited partnership
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    ... The managed futures environment is a competitive one, and investors are
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    ... However, it is essential that the pool be managed by a skilled broker, because the
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  • Are Derivatives Safe For Retail Investors?

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    ... Another strategy for high net-worth investors is managed futures funds and/or hedge
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