Investors are warming to price-based investment strategies, even though trend following has often been associated with “noise” traders and theoretical technical analysis.
One asset class that has historically thrived in chaotic and crisis environments is managed futures, says Jeannette Showalter, CFA. Might they be the answer for investors looking to hedge against volatile equity markets and a potential secular bear market for bonds?
Matthew T. Moran discusses using options and futures to manage risk and improve income.