Alternative Investments

Commodity Trading Adviser

Definition

What is Commodity Trading Adviser?

A manager or adviser specialising in futures, options, and related commodityA standardised physical good such as gold, crude oil, wheat, or cocoa. interests under applicable rules.

Example in practice

How This Looks in Practice

The CTA runs a trend-following managed-futures programme.

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