In addition to improving overall portfolio returns, managed futures have the ability to perform well in a variety of economic climates, including inflation and periods of down stock markets. One reason for this is that managed futures trading advisors have the ability to take advantage of price trends in either direction.
Managed Futures Performance During the Worst Stock Market Drawdowns
(January 1984 Through June, 2009)

Investing in managed futures is speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and is not suitable for all investors.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Source data: Barclay Trading Group, LTD
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