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What are Futures?
In the United States, trading futures began in the mid-19th century with the establishment of centra
10 May, 2021E Micro Gold Futures
E-micro Gold (MGC) futures offer the opportunity of a 10:1 offset with the 100-oz. Gold Futures cont
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04 May, 2021Wisdom State of Trend Following – JULY 2020
BBB STRATEGY: +.66% YTD +6.4% TMA STRATEGY: -.58% YTD +3.85% BREAKOUT STRATEGY: +.29% YTD + 8.5% COM
05 August, 2020Wisdom State of Trend Following – JUNE 2020
BBB STRATEGY: -.73% – YTD +5.7% TMA STRATEGY: -1.40% YTD + 4.9% BREAKOUT STRATEGY: -.97% YTD +
09 July, 2020DIVERSIFY YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO WITH COMMODITY FUTURES
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28 February, 2020How Might Alternative Investments Fit Into Your Portfolio?
To understand the concept behind alternative investments, you don’t have to think far beyond your ow
20 January, 2020Managed Futures in December
December average return: -0.35% 2019 average return: +11.00% Manager Perf. YTD Aspect Capital -0.76%
19 January, 2020The Bear Market as an Opportunity for Growth
There’s nothing that strikes more fear into the hearts of investors than market declines. Short-term
13 January, 2020My Commodity Portfolio Is Underperforming… Help!
You’ve been told that commodity futures can at times have a negative correlation to equities. When o
05 December, 2019Using the Gold-to-Silver Ratio to Inform Your Trades
Unless you’re a seasoned commodities trader or a die-hard gold bug, you may not be that familiar wit
12 November, 2019Managed Futures in September
Please find below the September performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our mo
31 October, 2019Is Your Trend Following Portfolio Diversified Enough?
Adopting a trend following approach may only be the first step toward achieving robust portfolio div
23 October, 2019A SHORT HISTORY OF TREND-FOLLOWING TRADING
Have you ever wondered how certain trend traders have managed to build such incredible fortunes?&nbs
07 October, 2019Managed Futures In August
Please find below the August performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our month
23 September, 2019TREND FOLLOWING TRADING
Let’s face it: nobody likes being uncomfortable. But sometimes you have to be willing to exper
30 August, 2019MANAGED FUTURES IN JULY
Please find below the July performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our monthly
21 August, 2019How to Choose a FUTURES BROKER
Futures are quickly becoming one of the most intriguing areas of the market for traders. Futur
14 August, 2019Managed Futures in JUNE 2019
Please find below the June performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our monthly
30 July, 2019Investing in Commodities
INVESTING IN COMMODITIES Commodities have become a more popular investment since the sta
16 July, 2019WISDOM STATE OF TREND FOLLOWING Q2 2019
June 2019 Trend Following: -2.66% / Quarter: +2.52% &n
03 July, 2019Managed futures in may
Please find below the May performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our monthly
27 June, 2019Managed Futures in APRIL 2019
Please find below the April performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our monthl
24 May, 2019Trend Following with Mini and Micro Contracts
Recently the CME brought to market the new Micro E-Mini Futures. The addition of these products make
07 May, 2019Managed Futures in MARCH 2019
Please find below the February performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our mon
30 April, 2019Types of Commodity Trading Strategies
Types of Commodity Futures Trading Strategies If you’re venturing into Commodity F
05 April, 2019Wisdom State of Trend Following – MARCH 2019
March 2019 Trend Following: UP +1.49% / YTD: -6.21% Please find this month’s report of the
04 April, 2019Managed Futures in FEBRUARY 2019
Please find below the February performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our mon
29 March, 2019Diversity5 Futures Trading Strategy
The Diversity5 Futures Trading Strategy is a short term price pattern based system designed to trade
20 March, 2019Trend Following Strategy
Trend following strategies have been popularized over the years through various success stories, lon
13 March, 2019Managed Futures in January 2019
Please find below the January performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our mont
22 February, 2019Managed Futures in December 2018
Please find below the December performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our mon
29 January, 2019Wisdom State of Trend Following – December
December 2018 Trend Following: UP +1.41% / YTD: -10.59% Plea
04 January, 2019Managed Futures in November
Please find below the November performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our mon
27 December, 2018Wisdom State of Trend Following – November
November 2018 Trend Following: UP +1.53% / YTD: -12.17% Please find this month’s rep
06 December, 2018Managed Futures Investments
Why its an important assest class Today’s ultra-low interest rate environment makes investment retur
29 November, 2018Managed Futures in October
Please find below the October performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our mont
20 November, 2018Wisdom Trading CTA Partners and Managed Futures Monthly Update
We have partnered with the following CTA’s to offer managed futures accounts that offer divers
19 November, 2018Trend Following in October
October 2018 Trend Following: DOWN -6.13% / YTD: -14.45% Ple
06 November, 2018U.S. Stocks Continue Recovery from Monday Sell-Off
Wednesday, October 31–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global
31 October, 2018World Equity Markets Still Jittery After U.S. Sell Off Monday
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30 October, 2018Global Stock Markets Mostly Up Monday, But Not China’s
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29 October, 2018Buckle Up! It’s Going to Be a Volatile Trading Day Friday
Friday, October 26–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global st
26 October, 2018Asian Stock Markets Move into Bear Territory
Thursday, October 25–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global
25 October, 2018Managed Futures in September
Please find below the September performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our mo
24 October, 2018World Markets Calm Down a Bit at Midweek
Wednesday, October 24–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global
24 October, 2018Keen Risk Aversion Back in the World Marketplace Tuesday
Tuesday, October 23–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global s
23 October, 2018World Stock Markets Rally, Led by Big Gains in China Shares
Monday, October 22–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global st
22 October, 2018World Stock Markets Firmer, But Uncertain Weekend Looms
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19 October, 2018World Stock Markets Mixed; Nymex Crude Drops Below $70.00 a Barrel
Thursday, October 18–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global
18 October, 2018World Stock Markets Mixed; FOMC Minutes On Deck Today
Wednesday, October 17–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global
17 October, 2018World Marketplace Calmer Tuesday, Ahead of U.S. Markets Openings
Tuesday, October 16–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global s
16 October, 2018Still Some Risk Aversion in World Marketplace to Start Trading Week
Monday, October 15–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global st
15 October, 2018Stock Markets Rebound Overnight, But Keep Your Seatbelts Buckled Friday
Friday, October 12–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global st
12 October, 2018World Stock Markets Pounded Thursday, Following U.S. Drubbing Wed.
Thursday, October 11–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global
11 October, 2018Traders Awaiting U.S. PPI Report Wed. A.M.
Wednesday, October 10–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global
10 October, 2018Still Some Risk Aversion Tuesday
Tuesday, October 9–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global st
09 October, 2018Risk Appetite Shrinking to Start Trading Week
Monday, October 8–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stoc
08 October, 2018Trend Following in September
September 2018 Trend Following: DOWN -1.41% / YTD: -8.85% Pl
06 October, 2018U.S. Jobs Report on Deck and Bond Markets Will Be Watching Closely
Friday, October 5–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stoc
05 October, 2018World Bond Yields on the Rise, Pressing Stock Markets
Thursday, October 4–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World st
04 October, 2018Risk Appetite Returns to Marketplace at Mid-Week
Wednesday, October 3–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World s
03 October, 2018Risk Aversion Back in Marketplace Tuesday
Tuesday, October 2–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World sto
02 October, 2018U.S. Stock Market Boosted By U.S.-Canada Trade Deal
Monday, October 1–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stoc
01 October, 2018Little Risk Aversion in Marketplace as Historically Turbulent Month of Sept. Winds Down
Friday, September 28–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World s
28 September, 2018After Fed Rate Hike, U.S.-China Souring Relations Back in Focus
Thursday, September 27–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World
27 September, 2018Fed Interest Rate Rise Expected This Afternoon
Wednesday, September 26–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Worl
26 September, 2018FOMC Meeting in Focus Tuesday
Tuesday, September 25–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World
25 September, 2018U.S.-China Trade War Heats Up, Pressuring World Stock Markets
Monday, September 24–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World s
24 September, 2018Little Risk Aversion Continues to Propel Stock Markets
Friday, September 21–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World s
21 September, 2018Managed Futures in August
Please find below the August performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our month
20 September, 2018Global Stocks Mixed Amid Quieter News Week
Thursday, September 20–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World
20 September, 2018Still Scant Risk Aversion in World Marketplace at Mid-Week
Wednesday, September 19–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Worl
19 September, 2018Marketplace Takes in Stride New U.S. Tariffs Against China
Tuesday, September 18–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World
18 September, 2018U.S.-China Trade War Worries Continue to Strain World Stock Markets
Monday, September 17–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World s
17 September, 2018U.S. Retail Sales on Tap Friday A.M.
Friday, September 14–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World s
14 September, 2018Upbeat Reports on U.S. Trade Front Boost Risk Appetite
Thursday, September 13–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World
13 September, 2018Economic Data Pace Picks Up at Mid-Week
Wednesday, September 12–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Worl
12 September, 2018Quieter Markets Tuesday; Fresh Inputs Awaited
Tuesday, September 11–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World
11 September, 2018Trend Following in August
August 2018 Trend Following: UP +0.11% / YTD: -7.74% Please
10 September, 2018Better Risk Appetite to Start Trading Week
Monday, September 10–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World s
10 September, 2018U.S. Jobs Report on Deck Friday A.M.
Friday, September 7–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World st
07 September, 2018Busy U.S. Report Day Thursday, Ahead of Key Jobs Report Friday
Thursday, September 6–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World
06 September, 2018Trade Disputes Remain on Front Burner of Marketplace
Wednesday, September 5–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World
05 September, 2018U.S.-World Trade Concerns Remain Bearish Element for World Equity Markets
Tuesday, September 4–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World s
04 September, 2018Trade Worries Pressure World Stock Markets Friday
Friday, August 31–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stoc
31 August, 2018Secondary Currency Markets Wobble Thursday
Thursday, August 30–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World st
30 August, 2018Investor Risk Appetite Still Upbeat at Mid-Week
Wednesday, August 29–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World s
29 August, 2018Trader/Investor Optimism Upticks on U.S. Trade Deal With Mexico
Tuesday, August 28–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World sto
28 August, 2018World Stock Markets Up in Quieter Trading to Start the Week
Monday, August 27–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stoc
27 August, 2018Markets Await Fed Chairman Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech
Friday, August 24–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS U.S. and w
24 August, 2018Managed Futures in July
Please find below the July performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our monthly
23 August, 2018World Stock Markets Mixed Thursday, Watching Latest U.S.-China Trade Developments
Thursday, August 23–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS U.S. and
23 August, 2018Trump Troubles Pressure World Stock Markets
Wednesday, August 22–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS U.S. an
22 August, 2018U.S. Dollar Sinks as Trump Criticizes Federal Reserve
Tuesday, August 21–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS The featu
21 August, 2018Quieter Start to Week, Ahead of Federal Reserve Events
Monday, August 20–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global sto
20 August, 2018Currency Markets Settle Down Late this Week
Friday, August 17–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global sto
17 August, 2018Less Risk Aversion in Marketplace Thursday
Thursday, August 16–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global s
16 August, 2018World Marketplace Still Showing Risk Aversion
Wednesday, August 15–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global
15 August, 2018World Currency Markets Stabilize Tuesday
Tuesday, August 14–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global st
14 August, 2018Currency Market Turmoil Hitting World Stock Markets Monday
Monday, August 13–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS It’s a ris
13 August, 2018Currency Market Turmoil in Focus–Fears of Contagion After Turkish Lira Plummets
Friday, August 10–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global sto
10 August, 2018FOREX Markets Active Thursday
Thursday, August 9–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global st
09 August, 2018World Stock Markets Jittery as U.S. Slaps More Trade Sanctions on China
Wednesday, August 8–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global s
08 August, 2018World Equities Up as U.S. Sanctions Iran
Tuesday, August 7–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global sto
07 August, 2018July 2018 Trend Following
July 2018 Trend Following: DOWN -1.98% / YTD: -7.85% Please
06 August, 2018U.S. Set to Bring Back Sanctions on Iran This Week
Monday, August 6–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS Global stoc
06 August, 2018Marketplace on Hold Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report Friday A.M.
Thursday, August 2–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World sto
03 August, 2018Renewed U.S.-China Trade Tensions Pressure World Equities Markets
Thursday, August 2–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World sto
02 August, 2018Trade Fears Spook World Stock Markets; FOMC on Deck
Wednesday, August 1–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World st
01 August, 2018World Stock Markets Mixed; Bank of Japan Keeps Easy-Money Policy
Tuesday, July 31–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock
31 July, 2018Managed Futures in June
Please find below the June performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our monthly
30 July, 2018World Markets Quieter Ahead of Central Bank Meetings this Week
Monday, July 30–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock
30 July, 2018U.S. GDP Report on Deck; Big Number Expected
Friday, July 27–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock
27 July, 2018Global Equities Markets Mixed in Quieter Summertime Trading
Thursday, July 26–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stoc
26 July, 2018Trump-EU’s Juncker Trade Meeting in Focus Wednesday
Wednesday, July 24–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World sto
25 July, 2018Rising World Government Bond Yields Early This Week
Tuesday, July 23–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock
24 July, 2018World Stock Markets See Some Pressure from Trump Tweet on Iran
Monday, July 23–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock
23 July, 2018China Devalues Yuan Again; Trump Criticizes Fed
Friday, July 20–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock
20 July, 2018Managed Futures in June
Please find below the June performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our monthly
20 July, 2018Gold, Silver Prices Slump to 12-Month Lows
Thursday, July 19–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stoc
19 July, 2018Powell’s Upbeat Assessment of U.S. Economy Boosts World Equities
Wednesday, July 18–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World sto
18 July, 2018World Markets Awaiting Fed Chairman Powell’s Testimony
Tuesday, July 17–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock
17 July, 2018World Marketplace Quieter as Trump, Putin Meet
Monday, July 16–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock
16 July, 2018Crude Oil Bulls Fading; Lower Close Fri. Signals Market Top
Friday, July 13–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock
13 July, 2018World Stock Markets Up Thursday; Trump Europe Tour in Focus
Thursday, July 12–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stoc
12 July, 2018World Stock Markets Rattled by More U.S. Trade Sanctions on China
Wednesday, July 11–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World sto
11 July, 2018World Stock Markets Mixed Amid Quieter Geopolitical Front
Tuesday, July 10–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock
10 July, 2018Quieter Summertime Trading to Start the Week
Monday, July 9–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock m
09 July, 2018June 2018 Trend Following
June 2018 Trend Following: UP +0.48% / YTD: -6.01% Please fi
06 July, 2018Markets Show Little Reaction to U.S.-China Tariff Volleys
Friday, July 6–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock m
06 July, 2018FOMC Minutes, U.S. Jobs Report On Deck Today, Friday
Thursday, July 5–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock
05 July, 2018Markets Quieter Heading Into U.S. Holiday
Tuesday, July 3–Jim Wyckoff’s Morning Markets Report OVERNIGHT DEVELOPMENTS World stock
03 July, 2018Managed Futures in May
Please find below the May performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our monthly
22 June, 2018Trading Professionals: Your Low-Cost Clearing Broker
Our entire operations set-up is dedicated to best serve our clients and maximize their trading exper
12 June, 2018May 2018 Trend Following
May 2018 Trend Following: DOWN -1.65% / YTD: -6.45% Please f
11 June, 2018Commodity Sector Update
Raw Commodity Sector in Early Stages Of Longer-Term Cyclical Upturn I’ve covered commodity markets a
01 June, 2018Trend Following in April
April 2018 Trend Following: UP +1.28% / YTD: -5.03% Please f
02 May, 2018Managed Futures in March
Please find below the March performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our monthl
20 April, 2018Trend Following in March
March 2018 Trend Following: DOWN -0.66% / YTD: -6.44% Below
10 April, 2018Managed Futures in February
Please find below the February performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our mon
29 March, 2018Trend Following in February
February 2018 Trend Following: DOWN -12.30% / YTD: -6.21% Be
05 March, 2018Managed Futures in January
Please find below the performance numbers from the start of the year for the managed futures funds w
23 February, 2018January 2018 Trend Following UP
January 2018 Trend Following: UP +6.94% / YTD: +6.94% Below
06 February, 2018An Update on Precious Metals
Podcast Link: https://michaelmelissinos.podbean.com/e/an-update-on-precious-metals/ Precious metals
01 February, 2018Trend Following Outlook for 2018
As we begin a new year and reflect on 2017’s performance I can’t help but wonder if this will be the
23 January, 2018Managed Futures in December
Please find below the December and 2017 performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow i
18 January, 2018Upcoming podcast (Thursday): What Sets Professional and Retail Traders Apart?
Andreas Clenow, from followingthetrend.com is hosting a podcast webinar this Thursday on what sets p
10 January, 2018Trend Following End of Year Performance
December 2017 Trend Following: DOWN -1.04% / YTD: -16.30% Th
08 January, 2018Managed Futures in November
Please find below the November performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our mon
28 December, 2017November 2017 Trend Following
November 2017 Trend Following: DOWN -0.61% / YTD: -15.45% Pl
08 December, 2017Managed Futures in October
Please find below the October performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our mont
29 November, 2017CME announces launch of Bitcoin futures
In a move set to make bitcoin trading more accessible, CME has announced the launch of a futures con
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03 November, 2017Trend Following Strong in October
October 2017 Trend Following: UP +7.12% / YTD: -15.39% Below
02 November, 2017Managed Futures in September
Please find below the September performance numbers of the managed futures funds we follow in our mo
25 October, 2017Strong down performance for trend following in September
September 2017 Trend Following: DOWN -5.31% / YTD: -21.01% T
05 October, 2017Managed Futures up in August
A second consecutive positive month for the managed futures funds that we follow as part of this rep
21 September, 2017Trend Following Down in August
August 2017 Trend Following: DOWN -1.61% / YTD: -16.60% Augu
05 September, 2017Managed Futures up in July
Managed futures had a fairly positive month in July, with the large majority of the funds we track r
22 August, 2017Trend Following — 140 Years of Data Supports its Value
AQR updates it paper on Trend Following performance over the last century. Despite the strategy expe
08 August, 2017Trend Following UP in July
July 2017 Trend Following: UP +1.59% / YTD: -15.56% The seco
03 August, 2017Managed Futures Down in June
Managed futures performance was down for the composite index of the funds we follow. Most of them re
17 July, 2017First half of 2017 down for Trend Following
June 2017 Trend Following: DOWN -3.44% / YTD: -16.88% The wh
05 July, 2017Managed Futures mixed in May
The month of May was mixed, with our fund selection returning an overall positive performance, with
21 June, 2017State of Trend Following Down in May and YTD
May 2017 Trend Following: DOWN -2.59% / YTD: -13.91% Despite
05 June, 2017Flat April for Managed Futures
A fairly uneventful month performance-wise for the Managed Futures funds we follow in this report. N
23 May, 2017Wisdom State of Trend Following in April
April 2017 Trend Following: DOWN -1.35% / YTD: -11.65% April
05 May, 2017Managed Futures Down in March
Negative month for Managed Futures in March, but the performance is still slightly positive for the
21 April, 2017March 2017 Trend Following down
March 2017 Trend Following: DOWN -6.56% / YTD: -10.95% More
05 April, 2017Positive February for Managed Futures
After a mediocre start of the year on the negative side, the managed futures sector posted a good Fe
22 March, 2017Trend Following: Negative February
February 2017 Trend Following: DOWN -1.96% / YTD: -4.73% Feb
03 March, 2017Managed Futures: Negative start of the year
Managed Futures started the year mostly on the negative side, with only a few of the funds we follow
21 February, 2017Trend Following starts 2017 with negative January
January 2017 Trend Following: DOWN -2.84% If December bucked the trend of the last
02 February, 2017Managed Futures: December Up, 2016 Down
December saw an uptick in performance (+1.10%), but with trend following down in 2016, managed futur
19 January, 2017A Decade of Trend Following
Last year was not a good year for trend following, with many commenting that the performance for the
13 January, 2017Trend Following UP in December, Down in 2016
December 2016 Trend Following: UP +1.38% / 2016: -18.15% Dec
03 January, 2017Red November for Managed Futures
This month’s managed futures report is overall negative with only a handful of funds we track
20 December, 2016State of Trend Following Drawdown Levels Comparison
A couple of months ago, we published a study on the performance of trend following after drawdowns,
07 December, 2016Managed Futures FAQ
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05 December, 2016Managed Futures Research
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05 December, 2016November Fall for Trend Following
November 2016 Trend Following: DOWN -2.55% / YTD: -19.32% Ev
02 December, 2016Managed Futures Down in October
A lot of red in this monthly edition of the Managed Futures Round-up. All the managers we track as p
22 November, 2016October brings another down month to Trend Following
October 2016 Trend Following: DOWN -5.79% / YTD: -17.21% Ele
04 November, 2016Managed Futures in September
September was a mixed month with a slight negative average for the CTAs we follow in the report, in
20 October, 2016September Trend Following: Down Streak
September 2016 Trend Following: DOWN -5.13% / YTD: -12.37% A
05 October, 2016August Fall for Trend Following
All indices and funds, except one, had negative performance last month, with a relatively poor avera
26 September, 2016Trend Following after Drawdowns
Historical Performance of Trend Following Post-Drawdown August marked a local low for our Trend Foll
12 September, 2016August fall for Trend Following
August 2016 Trend Following: DOWN -7.32% / YTD: -7.95% Augus
01 September, 2016July adds to yearly gains for Managed Futures
A moderate up-month in July for the collective list of managed futures we track on this website, hel
19 August, 2016Flat and Slightly Down for Trend Following in July
July 2016 Trend Following: UP -1.34% / YTD: -0.92% Not much
04 August, 2016Managed Futures bounce back in June
Strong month for managed futures in June, with all the funds we track in this report managing a posi
25 July, 2016Trend Following UP in June (Thanks Brexit)
June 2016 Trend Following: UP +2.22% / YTD: +0.47% Brexit mi
05 July, 2016Investing in Managed Futures
“ The results (of including managed futures) are so compelling that the board of any institution, al
30 June, 2016Managed Futures Down in May
May was down for the managed futures in general and for the list of managers that we track. The YTD
16 June, 2016Trend Following carries on with downtrend in May
May 2016 Trend Following: DOWN -7.37% / YTD: -1.71% This tim
09 June, 2016Managed Futures in April
A consecutive negative month in April, with a big chunk of the managers we follow being in the red.
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30 May, 2016System Trading
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30 May, 2016Further dip in April for Trend Following
April 2016 Trend Following: DOWN -1.13% / YTD: +5.66% Anothe
03 May, 2016Down Month for Managed Futures in March
A fairly unanimous “red month” for the funds and managers we follow in this monthly repo
19 April, 2016Trend Following Down in March
March 2016 Trend Following: DOWN -2.84% / YTD: +6.86% The in
04 April, 2016Momentum still strong in February for Managed Futures
Some strong performance for Managed Futures last month, to consolidate the strong start of the year.
21 March, 2016Trend Following in February
February 2016 Trend Following: UP +4.24% / YTD: +9.99% Anoth
08 March, 2016Managed Futures: Good Start of the Year
Managed Futures started 2016 with a good overall performance. All the managers we track in this repo
19 February, 2016Trendfinder Systems: Strategies for Futures Trading
In this blog post, we introduce another one of our system developer partner: Trendfinder. Trendfinde
06 February, 2016Trend Following: Good Start to 2016
January 2016 Trend Following: UP +5.44% / YTD: +5.44% Simila
03 February, 2016Managed Futures close the year… Down and Up
The group of managed futures we follow in this monthly report finished the year with a down month, b
29 January, 2016December Trend Following DOWN, UP in 2015
December 2015 Trend Following: DOWN -2.44% / YTD: +7.29% Hap
04 January, 2016Mid-December State of Trend Following Sneak Peek
Mid-December 2015 Trend Following: UP +0.54% / YTD: +10.57%
18 December, 2015Managed Futures: Positive November, YTD
The penultimate month of the year takes the average CTA/Managed Futures return back into positive te
17 December, 2015Timeless Market Wisdom: The Origins of Trend Following
“ Cut short your losses, let your profits run on. This principle above is the central tenet of trend
15 December, 2015Crude Oil and Trend Following
Crude oil has been in the news a lot recently. Just last week, after the OPEC meeting, its price dec
13 December, 2015TradingVisions Systems: Harness the Power of Diversification
We recently partnered with multiple futures systems developers to offer our clients a wide range of
08 December, 2015Trend Following UP in November and YTD
November 2015 Trend Following: UP +6.06% / YTD: +9.86% The W
02 December, 2015October Down for Managed Futures
The month of October was negative for nearly all of the Managed futures programs we follow here, wit
16 November, 2015Historical Run Update
Wisdom State of Trend Following
(as of Oct’15)It has been a couple of years since we ran a report for the Wisdom State of Trend Foll
12 November, 2015Strong Down Month for the State of Trend Following
October 2015: Trend Following DOWN -9.19% — YTD: +3.36% A strong downward move at
02 November, 2015September: Managed Futures on the Up
The YTD performance is modestly back into positive territory for managed futures as a whole, after a
22 October, 2015State of Trend Following in September: Still on the Rise
September 2015: Trend Following UP +4.64% — YTD: +13.98% Third month in a row of t
06 October, 2015Managed Futures Go South in August
A delayed report for the Managed Futures round-up. A couple of funds that we follow in the index did
30 September, 2015Trading Professionals: Your Low-Cost Clearing Broker
Our entire operations set-up is dedicated to best serve our clients and maximize their trading exper
16 September, 2015State of Trend Following: August keeps the Summer rebound going
August 2015: Trend Following UP +2.36% — YTD: +8.94% The Summer bounce seen last m
03 September, 2015Managed Futures Up in July
A fairly strong month for the managed futures sector in July, taking the YTD performance back into p
25 August, 2015State of Trend Following: July Rebound
July 2015: Trend Following UP +5.85% — YTD: +6.79% Summer bounce for our Wisdom St
10 August, 2015Managed Futures Round-Up – June ’15
Managed Futures closed the first half of the year with a strong down month in June. Only one CTA in
17 July, 2015State of Trend Following: Down in June
June 2015: Trend Following DOWN -4.16% — YTD: +0.89% After a good start to the yea
03 July, 2015Managed Futures Round-Up in May: -0.32%
A mixed set of results for managed futures last month, leaning towards the negative side. The perfor
16 June, 2015State of Trend Following DOWN in May
May 2015: Trend Following DOWN -2.67% — YTD: +4.99% The downward consolidation con
02 June, 2015Managed Futures Round-Up: April: -4.39%
The year is still overall positive for Managed Futures, but April was a “give-back” mont
18 May, 2015Managed Futures Round-Up: March +2.34%
Last year was a good year for managed futures, with overall performance in the double-digit range. T
06 May, 2015State of Trend Following: Down in April
April 2015: Trend Following DOWN -2.58% — YTD: +7.77% Consolidation for the State
05 May, 2015Public Trading Systems
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30 April, 2015State of Trend Following in March: Up-and-Down
March 2015: Trend Following UP +2.34% — YTD: +10.63% Last month was positive and a
02 April, 2015IRA Futures Trading Account
Combine the tax advantages of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with the benefits of futures tr
10 March, 2015State of Trend Following in February: A Breather
February 2015: Trend Following DOWN -3.39% — YTD: +8.11% Trend following’s p
04 March, 2015State of Trend Following: Momentum Still Strong in 2015
January 2015: Trend Following UP +11.20% Strong Start in 2015 for Trend Following January sta
03 February, 2015State of TF in 2014: Banner Year for Trend Following
December 2014: Trend Following UP +6.92% — YTD: +41.10% 2014: Banner Year for Tren
05 January, 2015State of Trend Following – November 2014
November 2014: Trend Following UP +11.06% — YTD: +31.97% First double-digit month
03 December, 2014State of Trend Following – October 2014
October 2014: Trend Following NEUTRAL -0.02% — YTD: +18.06% After over four months
03 November, 2014Stock Markets Turmoil: What impact on trend following?
The Wisdom State of Trend Following report — currently standing at +17.48% YTD — has sho
21 October, 2014CTX & LTX Performance Updates
We recently updated the performance of our proprietary systems CTX and LTX. We’ll aim to keep
14 October, 2014State of Trend Following – September 2014
September 2014: Trend Following UP +6.69% — YTD: +17.84% Another good month for tr
02 October, 2014State of Trend Following – August 2014
August 2014: Trend Following UP +2.99% — YTD: +10.05% Summer is trend following season t
03 September, 2014State of Trend Following – July 2014
July 2014: Trend Following UP +3.76% — YTD: +6.85% The month of July saw another s
04 August, 2014State of Trend Following – June 2014
June 2014: Trend Following UP +4.92% — YTD: +2.49% A strong move upwards for our T
02 July, 2014State of Trend Following – May 2014
May 2014: Trend Following NEUTRAL -0.02% — YTD: -2.81% A near-zero result for the
03 June, 2014State of Trend Following – April 2014
April 2014: Trend Following NEUTRAL +0.40%— YTD: -2.84% Our trend following index spent
05 May, 2014