10.12.2014 - CTA funds profitable but Gas industry dips, says Lyxor
Despite the effects of falling oil prices, commodity trading advisor (CTA) funds are still profitable, according to Lyxor Asset Management. Oil process have fallen almost 40 percent since mid-June this year, however this led to gains on the commodity complex and CTAs saw a 1.5 percent rise due to short commodities. Lyxor says this proves CTAs to be a diversified source of gains, with most funds posting profit on equities, rates and FX. It also suggests that strategy could remain resilient if oil prices pick up. Global macro strategies were up 0.3 percent, with equities as the main driver and European markets contributing the most. Commodities posted mixed returns, with specialist generating alpha due to short positioning on all clusters, particularly energies...............................................Full Article: Source
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