Talon Eight Ask the Expert
Ask. To seek an answer to a question. Expert.
A person with a high degree of skill in or knowledge of a certain subject. At Talon Eight, we are experts in the field of managed futures. We have received, and appreciate, a routine set of thought provoking questions regarding our industry, and the technical tools of our trade. Below you'll find answers to the most common questions we've fielded in an easy to follow format.
Advantages of Managed Futures
Question: I'm new to Managed Futures - what advantages do the offer my traditional long only stock and bond portfolio?
Long / Short
Question: I'm new to absolute return strategies - what are the advantages of long / short strategies and how do they work?
Diversification
Question: Futures? I'm an investor, not a speculator - why should i consider adding Managed Futures to my portfolio?
Efficient Frontier
Question: I've heard Managed Futures can actually reduce the level of risk associated with my portfolio - is that really possible?
Correlation Study
Question: My wealth advisor says my portfolio is diversified because I have a variety of large and small cap stocks - am I really diversified?
Outcome Risk
Question: I've heard I can make a lot of money trading futures - how long does it typically take to turn a profit using Managed Futures?
Proper Leverage
Question: I've been told that Managed Futures uses highly leveraged futures contracts - what levels of leverage are appropriate for my portfolio?
CTA's and CPO's
Question: I'm new to alternative investments and absolute return strategies - what are CTA's and CPO's and how do they work?
Managed Futures 101
Question: I've heard of Managed Futures, but no one has taken the time to really explain them to me - can you give me an overview?
Value Charts
Question: I'm looking for a technical analysis tool that can identify overbought and oversold conditions - can Value Charts help?
Tax Ramifications
Question: My wealth advisor is always reminding me that I should hold stocks for long term gains - does the same hold true in Managed Futures?
Incentive Fees
Question: I've been told my long only stock and bond managers are more aligned with my investment goals than absolute return strategy managers - is that true?
Underwater Equity
Question: My stock manager says that my diversified stock and bond portfolio will make more money over time - am I protected from downside risk?
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