Because they let investors Do Something about global market uncertainty and volatility caused by events like Corona Virus, Oil prices crashing, and the 07/08 financial crisis.
Because they can offer positive performance in bear markets, be a hedge against inflation, provide tactical commodity exposure, and offer tremendous liquidity and transparency.
Bloomberg:
"Trillions of dollars have been wiped from global equity values since Britons voted to secede from the EU, raising concern that an already-fragile global economic recovery will falter.
Managed futures funds have stood out, benefiting as the so-called Brexit magnified existing market trends, including the decline of the pound and the rally in safe-haven assets from bonds and gold to the Japanese yen."
-Bloomberg “In Brexit Rout, Managed Futures Funds Emerge as Big Winners” 6/27/16
(Disclaimer: Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results)
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RCM Alternatives (“RCM”) is a registered commodity brokerage firm which helps high net worth individuals, registered investment advisors, and institutional investors identify and access top alternative investments focused in commodities and managed futures.
In addition to assisting end investors, RCM’s low-cost, consultative, education-based approach to alternative investments is a natural fit with investment advisors, while a professional services desk assists hedge funds, commodity trading advisors, and mutual funds set up and efficiently access markets around the world.
RCM’s asset management arm, registered Commodity Pool Operator Attain Portfolio Advisors, aids investors and their advisors in accessing select managers which have been filtered through our real-time due diligence process at lower investment levels via institutional grade fund vehicles structured as Limited Liability Companies.
RCM Alternatives is a registered DBA of Reliance Capital Markets II LLC.
You should fully understand the risks associated with trading futures, options and retail off-exchange foreign currency transactions (“Forex”) before making any trades. Trading futures, options, and Forex involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider whether trading is suitable for you in light of your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. You may lose all or more than your initial investment. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change without notice. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.