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From Precy Dumlao, Opalesque Asia:

Commodity Trading Advisor or CTA programs are proving to be reliable alpha generators at times when the markets are experiencing volatility. Mexico City-based EF Financial Services, which manages the EF Speculative Index and Commodity Program, did just that when the fund generated a +2.07 return in May (+10.19% YTD), to complete its seven-month winning streak since November of last year.

In an exclusive interview with Opalesque as one of the funds featured in the Emerging Managers Database, EF Financial Services Principal Eduardo Frid said that the fund’s strategy proved to be resilient during stormy market conditions and was able to post positive gains amidst the different market environments in the past several months. In fact, Frid disclosed that the company is firming up plans to expand the number of its staff to meet the growing interests from institutions and high net worth clients.

But he maintained that meeting their clients’ needs and communicating with them remains the "numero uno" (number one) priority of his team.

But before dwelling on the company’s past achievements and future plans, Frid wanted to inform the public of the impending approval of the company’s request for a change of name. EF Financials has requested the National Futures Associatio......................

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