CTAs explained
So as far as I understand Commodity Trading Advisers (CTAs) don't necessarily have to focus on commodities? They are just HFs that trade futures - is that right?
Wikipedia / investopedia definitions are a bit all over the place, can someone please explain what are the defining features of CTAs (systematic approach as far as I understood) and what is commonly meant by a "CTA" in the HF world?
Also is CTA synonymous with a "managed futures" HF?
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cool thanks - and I'm guessing trend following is all about computerized models? which is the same as systematic no?
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double post
OP, there are plenty of discretionary CTAs as well.
oh wait so CTA can be discretionary?
So CTAs are just guys that trade futures / options on anything from commodities to currencies? That is it?
yup, pretty much. they are those who are completely married to a system and those who are not (discretionary)
oh and you also left out equity futures :)
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