The benefits of managed futures have been widely documented for
lowering the overall risk of an investment portfolio, while increasing the opportunity
for higher returns. Institutional investors
have made managed futures an increasingly popular investment class during the
last couple decades because of this. However, managed futures are virtually
unknown to the average investor.
The managed futures investment...
I believe gold prices will move higher over the long term,
but there are some warning signs in this market that I can’t ignore. The most
notable one is the outside bar reversal on the weekly charts at the beginning
of September. I also get the feeling that the general worry barometer has
dropped in recent weeks and that can be...
As I look through the longer-term commodity charts, I see
one downtrending market after another.
The main exception is the precious metals. The weakness in commodity
prices seems to makes sense with the increased recession talk on the financial
networks. Economic growth in Europe is anemic and may be recession bound in the
near future. Now let’s not forget that the yield...
The markets
have been bouncing around in a consolidation range and have been flighty to say
the least for most of August. Much of the volatility and quick reversals are
centered on trade issues between the US and China, Japan, France, Germany,
Mexico and Canada. President Trump is trying to get numerous deals done, which
should be an overall positive for the...
Managed futures are professionally managed investment
accounts that trade in the futures markets.
Managed futures are a good way to diversify your overall investment
portfolio, but many investors wonder whether they should manage their own futures
trading account or let a professional Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) manage
the account.
Time and experience are the...
