What is a Commodity Trading Advisor?
To be a CTA trader in derivatives which include Futures and Commodities is an exciting and demanding component of professional trading. While many investors and traders have a range of ideas on how to best beat the market, we focus our attention on a proven trend-following method for trading in exchange traded derivative products including Commodities, Futures and options. Genuine Trading Solutions can also provide a complete range of “OTC” Over-The-Counter products for institutional investors. We are fully registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission “CFTC” as a Commodity Trading Advisor otherwise known as a CTA. This means we are able to manage a Futures Fund for a Hedge fund or Mutual fund portfolio. We provide full exchange privileges to Institutions, Corporations and Individuals. There are two traditional types of trading, one is for speculation, the other for hedging or managing risk. Regardless of your trading experience, our 20 years of professional trading and asse
According to the National Futures Association, a Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) is an individual or firm that directly or indirectly advises clients on buying or selling futures or options contracts. CTA’s are registered with the Commodity Trading Futures Commission (CFTC) and receive management and/or incentive fees for their services. In essence, CTAs are professional money managers that make up the managed futures industry. Step 1: Reviewing Your Current Situation The first step to becoming a Commodity Trading Advisor is to review your current situation. The goal here is to find if you are ready to become a CTA or whether you should wait a little bit longer before you start your firm. Here are some questions that you should ask yourself: What is your defined trading strategy? How do you stack up against the competition? Have your returns been consistent over a wide range of market environments? Do you have actual or hypothetical returns? Who is your target investor? In addition to
