
This actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) primarily directs at least 80% of its net assets, including any funds borrowed for investment purposes, into "managed futures." Its objective is to generate favorable absolute returns in various market conditions, including periods of growth or decline, with performance largely independent of conventional equity or fixed-income market fluctuations. The fund utilizes a non-diversified investment strategy.
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By Alejandro Saltiel, CFA Head of Indexes, U.S. and Ayush Babel Global Associate Director, Quantitative Research Most managed futures strategies aim to generate returns by employing leverage and having a high degree of concentration in individual contracts and asset classes.

Most managed futures strategies aim to generate returns by employing leverage and having a high degree of concentration in individual contracts and asset classes. The WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund is diversified across asset classes, does not use leverage, and aims to deliver lower volatility and improved risk-adjusted returns.

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