Managed Futures Mutual Funds April Update
We’ve made our objections to managed futures mutual funds clear in the past. Now we’re keeping an eye on the performance numbers – and with April’s results in, it isn’t pretty.
Managed Futures Finish April Down -0.06%
April has drawn to a close, and it shaped up to be a month of flat returns for traditional managed futures programs. What happened? We look at the trends (and lack thereof) that shaped this month’s managed futures performance.
Is Trend Following Back?
We feel like we spent the bulk of the first quarter writing about how managed futures was lusting after a solid trending environment, and how bad some of the trend reversals were in 2011. How delightful it is, then, to be able to change things up a little bit. Some of the trend following managers we track finally seem to be finding their groove again.
If this is what advisers care about, why not managed futures?
A piece in the current issue of the Journal of Financial Planning entitled “Investigating Alternative Investments” does a great job of taking a look at the many complex facets an investment adviser should be considering as they guide their clients through the investing process. But looking at the criteria for alternative investments left us wondering – isn’t managed futures just what they’re looking for?
Managed Futures Finish March Down -1.83%
Another month in 2012 is on the books, so it’s time we take a look at managed futures performance so far this year. Despite stocks soaring to new highs, recent weeks have not been kind to the asset class. We take a look at the performance numbers and break down what’s driving these lower returns.
Disclaimers
Managed futures, commodity trading, forex trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. You should not rely on any of the information as a substitute for the exercise of your own skill and judgment in making such a decision on the appropriateness of such investments.
The entries on this blog are intended to further subscribers understanding, education, and – at times – enjoyment of the world of alternative investments. Unless distinctly noted otherwise, the data and graphs included herein are intended to be mere examples and exhibits of the topic discussed, are for educational and illustrative purposes only, and do not represent trading in actual accounts. Opinions expressed are that of the author.
The mention of specific asset class performance (i.e. +3.2%, -4.6%) is based on the noted source index (i.e. Newedge CTA Index, S&P 500 Index, etc.), and investors should take care to understand that any index performance is for the constituents of that index only, and does not represent the entire universe of possible investments within that asset class. And further, that there can be limitations and biases to indices such as survivorship, self reporting, and instant history.
The performance data for various Commodity Trading Advisor (“CTA”) and Commodity Pools are compiled from various sources, including Barclay Hedge, RCM’s own estimates of performance based on account managed by advisors on its books, and reports directly from the advisors. These performance figures should not be relied on independent of the individual advisor’s disclosure document, which has important information regarding the method of calculation used, whether or not the performance includes proprietary results, and other important footnotes on the advisor’s track record.
The mention of general asset class performance (i.e. managed futures did well, stocks were down, bonds were up) is based on RCM’s direct experience in those asset classes, estimates of performance of dozens of CTAs followed by RCM, and averaging of various indices designed to track said asset classes.
The mention of market based performance (i.e. Corn was up 5% today) reflects all available information as of the time and date of the publication.
The owner of this blog, RCM Alternatives, may receive various forms of compensation from certain investment managers highlighted and/or mentioned within the blog, including but not limited to retaining: a portion of trade commissions, a portion of the fees charged to investors by the investment managers, a portion of the fees for operating a fund for the investment managers via affiliate Attain Portfolio Advisors, or via direct payment for marketing services.
Managed Futures Disclaimer:
Past Performance is Not Necessarily Indicative of Future Results. The regulations of the CFTC require that prospective clients of a managed futures program (CTA) receive a disclosure document when they are solicited to enter into an agreement whereby the CTA will direct or guide the client’s commodity interest trading and that certain risk factors be highlighted. The disclosure document contains a complete description of the principal risk factors and each fee to be charged to your account by the CTA.
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