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Managed Futures
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This is a blog about alternative investments including Managed Futures. How to open an account and the benefits of investing in managed futures. The difference between hedge funds and managed futures.
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How can I open an account and how much money should I invest in a Managed Futures Account?
Only risk capital should be used in managed futures or any speculative investment. Risk capital is defined as capital that you do not want to lose, but if you did, your lifestyle would not be affected. They recommend that the amount of money you inv...
Are professionally managed futures suitable for everyone?
No, they are not. Futures brokers will first interview you to determine your suitability and provide you with all the necessary information to make sure you understand both the risks and rewards of this type of investing. Generally, in additon to ha...
Is a Managed Futures Account appropriate as a short-term investment?
Quite simply, no. Futures investing is a speculative type of investing, and like most markets tend to cyclical. Additionally, even the most successful professional traders experience periods of flat returns or even drawdowns. Consequently, losses wi...
What is a Managed Futures Account?
A professionally managed futures account is a discretionary account you give permission to a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) to make all trading decisions on your behalf through a revocable power of attorney. ...
How do I particapate in Managed Futures?
Most investors have neither the time nor the resources to select a CTA. That is why most investing today in managed futures is done through products and vehicles that are structured to aggregate investor money and delegate advisor selection and monit...

