Managed Futures 101 Infographic

MANAGED FUTURES 101 "Managed Futures" are an investment based on futures contracts, similar to how mutual funds are an investment based on stocks and bonds. E Futures Contracts are an agreement to buy or sell commodities such as wheat corn oil for a specific price on a future date. Originally they were a way for farmers to reduce their risk of price fluctuations. Today few people trade futures with the intent of buying or selling a physical commodity. Most are bought and sold by speculators who are looking to potentially profit from price fluctuations Commodity Trading Advisors or CTAS are a type of speculator, who invest in futures markets on behalf of investors CTA's are members of the NFA and regulated by the CFTC National Commodity Futures Trading Commission Futures Association Depending on the CTA, Managed Futures has a minimum investment ranging from 25,000 5,000,000 STOCK MARKET СOMMODITIES Managed futures performance is non-correlated to the performance of the stock market, and is great for diversification. A diversified investment portfolio may contain a healthy mix of stocks, bonds, and managed futures. OSOURCE Investment Alternatives. Trusted Advice. Adding managed futures to a portfolio may not lower overall risk and increase returns. Trading commodity futures and/or options involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. Please carefully review the disclosure documents and any other promotional material prior to investing with any managed futures programs. Please consult with an aiSource managed futures specialist prior to investing. %24