Options 101: Options on Futures as a Diversification Tool

Futures options strategies. Covered call & Protective puts both require underlying futures positions - Most advisors looking for diversification typically want bullish exposure to the underlying. Stock/Futures replacement strategies. Vertical call spread. Spreads with wings.

The Buzz: Commodity Trading Advisors bounce back to post positive performance in August. Following a tough month for returns in July, all managed futures indices calculated by Newedge reported positive performance in August. The strong month means that all Newedge managed futures indices are also now in positive territory for 2014 YTD.