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What Are Managed Futures?

Managed futures refer to portfolios managed by professional traders (known as Commodity Trading Advisors or CTAs) that invest in futures contracts across various markets such as commodities, fixed income, currencies, and stock indices. CTAs' trading strategies aim to profit from market trends and price movements, offering an active and flexible investment approach.

Why Managed Futures?

Broad Diversification

‍Managed futures provide access to different CTAs' trading strategies and nearly 100 highly liquid futures markets globally. This allows for broad diversification across asset classes like commodities, currencies, interest rates, and stock indices.
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Returns in Any Economic Environment

‍Managed futures may generate returns in both rising and falling markets by following price movements and taking both long and short positions. With a historically low correlation to stocks and bonds, these strategies may provide opportunities to reduce portfolio risk and have the potential to enhance returns when used alongside traditional asset classes, such as stocks and bonds.
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Professional Management

‍Investment portfolios are managed by professional CTAs who implement data-driven strategies and sophisticated risk management techniques designed to pursue potential while controlling exposure to risk.

Liquidity and Transparency

‍With trading taking place in highly transparent futures exchanges, CTAs' decisions are fully reflected in customers’ account statements and are settled on a daily basis. Investors have the ability to liquidate all positions on a day’s notice to withdraw funds as needed.
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Regulatory Oversight

‍Managed futures are subject to strict regulation. The CFTC and the NFA are the two primary regulatory agencies responsible for defining and enforcing industry standards to protect investors and uphold the integrity of the U.S. futures industry.

Funding Requirements

With CTAs investment level typically ranges from $50,000 to $5,000,000, we current work with managed futures portfolios starting from $150,000, while the lowest level for a single CTA program is $60,000. While we recommend investing above these minimums, our team will help you build a portfolio tailored to the investment amount you allocate and aligned with your financial goals. For investment capital below $60,000, we offer a wide range of algorithmic-based systems trading or the option to open a self-directed account.

How It Works

Step 1: Initial Consultation
We begin with a personal consultation to understand your investment goals, risk tolerance, and rate of return objectives. We review your current portfolio and assess how managed futures can complement your broader investment strategy.

Step 2: CTA Selection and Portfolio Construction
With access to hundreds of CTA programs, we select those that best align with your investment profile. Following comprehensive analysis and due diligence, we design a diversified portfolio tailored to meet your investment objectives.

Step 3: Portfolio Implementation and Monitoring
ECG Futures provides everything you need to invest in managed futures, including brokerage services, trade execution, and portfolio monitoring. After assisting with opening your brokerage account and setting up CTA allocations, we monitor your portfolio’s trading activities daily and continuously assess each CTA’s performance to ensure alignment with their outlined strategy.

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Investing in Futures with Professional US Traders

Building Your Futures Portfolio

At ECG Futures, we help you select licensed US futures traders (CTAs) and design a diversified portfolio aligned with your investment objectives and risk tolerance. Our comprehensive services provide support through implementation, ongoing management, and continuous monitoring.

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ABOUT YOUR ADVISER

With 20 years of experience in the U.S. futures industry, Vlad Voskoboynik helps clients identify investment opportunities and build portfolios aligned with their financial goals. At ECG Futures, he guides clients in developing strategies and provides ongoing support for long-term success.
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Vlad Voskoboynik

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What to Expect from Your Free Consultation

Define Your Strategy: Discuss your investment goals, risk tolerance, and current portfolio to outline a strategic approach in managed futures.

Explore Portfolio Options: Review available offerings to select a portfolio that aligns with your objectives, or let us create one tailored to your needs.

Learn How It Works: Understand the managed futures investment landscape and our full suite of portfolio management and monitoring services.

What Are Managed Futures?

Managed futures refer to portfolios managed by professional traders (known as Commodity Trading Advisors or CTAs) that invest in futures contracts across various markets such as commodities, fixed income, currencies, and stock indices.

Why Managed Futures?

Managed futures offer broad diversification across global markets, the potential for returns in various economic conditions, professional management with sophisticated risk controls, high liquidity and transparency, and strict regulatory oversight to protect investors.

Funding Requirements

CTA investment levels typically range from $50,000 to $5,000,000. We currently work with managed futures portfolios starting at $150,000, while the minimum for a single CTA program is $60,000. Our team will help you build a portfolio tailored to your investment capital.
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