Earlier the commodity trading advisor is supposed to trade commodities and futures for a managed futures fund. But now selection of investment products is more complex and varied which calls for the need of acute understanding of CTA, of these products. Role of today’s CTA is related to derivative analysis also and hence not only limited role to trading. Analysis is now, the catalyst for the inclusion of value added service to retain customers which includes structured products, risk management and OTC derivatives.

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