CTA Gained While the S&P 500 Collapsed. Here Is What It Holds
Managed futures strategies like CTA profit during market downturns by taking short positions, but underperform in sustained bull markets due to trend-following limitations and higher expense ratios.
The 5% Yield Is Tempting But You Should Know Something Before Buying
KMLM's 5% dividend arises from trend-following futures trading, producing highly unstable distributions and weak total returns compared with traditional equity exposure.
Will Simplify Managed Futures ETF Finally Move Higher In 2026?
Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTA) has underperformed because trend-following strategies need volatility and sustained trends, not a prolonged low-volatility equity rally.