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SI329: CTAs: Innovation Meets Legacy & the BlackRock Effect ft. Andrew Beer & Tom Wrobel

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Jan 4, 2025
Join Andrew Beer, a managed futures expert, and Tom Wrobel from SocGen as they delve into the evolving world of CTAs. They discuss the urgent need to reshape narratives around trend-following strategies for investors. The duo explores BlackRock's new actively managed ETF, examining its potential impact on portfolio allocations. They also touch on innovative ESG-compliant products designed to attract cautious investors. With valuable insights on market adaptation and the future of systematic investing, this conversation is a must-listen.
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INSIGHT

Investor Behavior with Underperforming Assets

  • Investors initially defend their favored asset class, even when it underperforms.
  • It takes time for them to accept and adapt to changing market dynamics, as seen with bonds.
INSIGHT

SG CTA Index Composition

  • The SG CTA Index includes diverse futures trading strategies, not just trend-following.
  • Approximately half of its top 20 constituents employ non-trend-following approaches.
ANECDOTE

SGI CTA Managed Futures Index

  • Andrew Beer's firm, Dynamic Beta investments (DBI), powers the SGI CTA Managed Futures Index.
  • This index offers investors access to DBI's strategy through a replication approach.
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