When someone wants to look to commodities as an investment, they are often curious as to what types of investment they should pursue. Should they go off and trade on their own? No, because most likely someone who is looking to invest does not have the decades of experience and the technical savvy it takes to become a successful day trader. An obvious choice for these people would be to invest in a managed futures fund.
In case you did not know already, an investment in managed futures acts very similar to a mutual fund. You would simply invest your Hastings Troy video money in the fund, and a CTA (Commodity Trading Advisor) would trade the account on your behalf. In turn, you would receive monthly statements from your CTA regarding your account balances and open positions, as well as have access to your account information in real-time. This type of program is the optimal investment vehicle for people investing in commodities.