CTA Strategy Private Funds Lead Performance in First Three Quarters

CTA (managed futures) strategies have posted standout returns so far this year. Data from Simuwang show that as of September 30, CTA-strategy private funds with performance records had an average return of more than 6% year to date, significantly outperforming private funds using macro, equity, bond and other strategies. Meanwhile, data from Howbuy Fund Research Center show that in September, the CTA private fund index was the only sub-strategy index among private fund indices to deliver a positive return. Multiple industry insiders attribute the strong performance of CTA strategies mainly to trending moves in the commodities market. (Shanghai Securities News)