Equity markets continue to trend higher with yet another consecutive month of positive returns. Inflation fears seem to have subsided and the Fed is looking at tapering bond purchases which the market has already expressed.
We seem to be at a crossroads as the global economy determines which direction we go. What will impact and stimulate growth? Will G7 countries work together and how will the COVID variant(s) play out for the rest of the year. It seems there is more uncertainty across a broad range of topics. It should make for an exciting remainder of 2021.
The IASG Agriculture Index top the month of August posting a 1.00% return. Managers diversified across grains, meats and softs led the way. The Trend Following index was subdued posting a +0.17% as trend in indexes contributed on the positive side while long energy and rates positions failed to contribute.
This month marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. It is hard to think 20 years have passed as we look back and reflect on how much has changed in this world since. May we all never forget.
Options Made Simple
For any profession, once you have done it for a while, some concepts become second nature to the point that you forget that not everyone (or very few) understands them at even a basic level. I find that options are the concept that confuses people the most and one that is perhaps most valuable to understand. The futures industry uses these instruments in a variety of ways that you can apply to your own portfolio as well.
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PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
Emerging Track Record < 5 YearsCTA/ProgramMin AcctAug-21YTDStyle/SectorCayler CapitalPAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
Top Programs Last MonthManagers with assets greater than $10MCTA/ProgramAugustCARORWDDOpus Futures LLCPAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
Top Programs Last 12 MonthsManagers with assets greater than $10MCTA/Program1yrSharpeWDDMartin Fund Management LLCPAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
Top Programs Last 36 MonthsManagers with assets greater than $10MCTA/Program3yrSharpeWDDTactical Investment ManagementPAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
IASG IndexesCTA/Program IndexAugustYTD1yrTrend Following Strategy Index0.1710.9116.35Diversified Trader Index0.188.3911.64Systematic Trader Index0.376.819.08IASG CTA Index0.407.0710.16Discretionary Trader Index0.486.0010.36PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
Return SummaryActive CTAs/Programs As of September 10, 2021369Through August ’21212 (57%)Last 60 Days346 (94%)August 2021 ROR Managers with (+)131Managers with (-)80Average (+)1.71%Average (-)-1.54%Highest12.20%Average0.48%Lowest-7.96%* Stats as of 9/10/2021 2PM CST
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