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What is managed futures trading? A commodity pool and managed futures trading is similar to a stock mutual fund in which investors give money to a professional money manager in the hopes of gaining a profit on the investment. This is Managed futures differ in that they are more leveraged than a stock portfolio which at a maximum is 2 times leveraged whereas a managed futures account may be leveraged upwards of 15 times. This extra leverage makes managed futures trading significantly more risky than a stock mutual fund account.

Who is trading the managed futures trading account? The professional managers of a managed futures trading account are called commodity trading advisors or CTA's. Commodity trading advisors must be registered with the CFTC and meet minimum experience requirements.

What are the benefits of managed futures trading accounts? Managed futures trading accounts are not biased to rising markets or falling markets. For instance, stock mutual funds usually have strict parameters about investment strategies and are usually biased to higher stock prices and can only profit if the stocks go higher. Managed futures trading accounts can profit in rising an falling markets and lose money in rising and falling markets. There is substantial risk of loss in managed futures trading accounts.

Managed futures trading accounts give you the ability to profit in any economic environment. Managed futures trading accounts can participate in virtually all sectors of the world economy. However, managed futures trading carries a substantial amount of risk because it is leveraged and there is no guarantee to profits.

What are the risks of managed futures trading accounts? Market risk is ever-present and investing in managed futures trading accounts involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Can I invest in managed futures trading funds in my retirement accounts? Absolutely, managed futures trading funds can be used in qualified IRA accounts.

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The information presented in this commodity futures and options site is not investment advice and is for informational purposes only. Investments in commodity futures and options involves a high degree of risk, your investment may fall as well as rise, you may lose all your original investment and you may also have to pay more than the original amount invested. Consult your broker or advisor prior to making any investment decisions. Past or simulated performance is not a guide to future performance. Futures Trading is not suitable for everyone. This site provides information on online commodity trading, online future trading, commodity future online trading, commodity options, futures trading commodity brokerage.