The value of diversification in CTA investments

July 2, 2020 | By Mike Marcey and Marat Molyboga, published in Pensions&Investments

Dispersion between CTAs is high with no predictability or persistence of peak performers or relative rankings. Diversified CTA portfolios have higher stability and reduce idiosyncratic manager risk.

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