Managed Futures didn’t have the best start to 2017 it we’re specifically referencing performance, but there are glimmers of light worth mentioning from Preqin’s Q1 Hedge Fund Quarterly report. While Preqin estimates the industry was down -0.30% over the first three months of the year, more and more CTAs have set up shop.
Despite performance difficulties, managers see more opportunities in the CTA space: 11% of funds launched in Q1 2017 were CTAs, up from 8% the previous quarter.
Managed Futures
If we’re looking for a big picture at fund launches – here’s a breakdown by core strategies by quarter since Q2 2016.
It’s great to see new managers opening in the space. We’re here to help those managers out in any way possible. Starting your own firm means not only dealing with the intricacies of the funds performance, but also the fund admin and growing the business. To learn more about how RCM Alternatives can help day-to-day, check out “how we help managers.”
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