Following the previous post where we ranked CTA performance using the Geometric Information Ratio, a couple of readers have requested clarification/more information on it. So I thought a reference post dedicated to the Geometric Information Ratio might be a good idea. This post contains a spreadsheet used to calculate the Geometric Information Ratio, and expanded […]
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Which CTAs REALLY provide alpha (and HOW do you calculate it)?
April 22nd, 2010 · 13 Comments · Fund Review, Trend Following Wizards
The idea of having a true benchmark for Trend Following (a.k.a. Managed Futures/CTAs), independent from the performance of the existing funds, could shake up the industry and have serious implications (increased competition and fees reduction resulting from commoditization of Trend Following). The Beta of Managed Futures paper (PDF) by Conquest Group and their claim to […]
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