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CTAs push on higher in October with more positive returns

Monday, November 10, 2014
Opalesque Industry Update - Newedge, a global leader in multi-asset brokerage and clearing, today announces the October performance data for its CTA performance indices.

October saw all the Newedge managed futures indices post positive returns for the third consecutive month, extending the positive performance in 2014 YTD.

Trend-following strategies continue to drive returns, with the Newedge Trend Index returning +1.76% for the month. The Newedge Trend Indicator also posted another positive month, showing +1.83% for October, bringing 2014 YTD performance to +20.29%.

Data from the Newedge Trend Indicator shows that both the bond and currency sectors were the main drivers of portfolio performance in October, with bonds contributing +2.70% and currencies +1.69%. The commodity sector built on September gains and showed +0.65% positive performance, but still remains in negative territory for the year so far.

James Skeggs, Global Head of Advisory Group at Newedge, said:

“We have seen strong CTA performance during the past three months, which is driving a resurgence of investor interest in managed futures. Trend following and Short-term trading strategies have done well recently, with such funds continuing to benefit from increased market volatility.”

Newedge

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