Traditional mutual fund investing has long been a popular and well-trodden path to financial success; however, a relatively newer, innovative type of mutual fund, known as a managed futures fund, has been steadily gaining steam among investors seeking greater diversity and consistency in portfolio performance. Managed futures funds (MFS) bring a range of benefits both in terms of diversification and performance, making them an increasingly attractive avenue for investors of all levels of expertise and means.

Firstly, the diversification provided by MFS makes these funds an attractive option for those wanting to spread risk and allay volatility in their portfolios. Rather than participating only in the stock market, MFS provide a variety of asset classes to which investors can allocate a portion of their capital. This could include anything from commodity and currency futures to precious metals such as gold and silver. By spreading their capital over different asset classes, investors are able to minimise their risk exposure as well as remaining open to lucrative opportunities in different markets.

Fundamental to the performance of funds is the skill of its managers. MFS managers benefit from sophisticated and advanced technology based analytical tools and financial models, combined with decades of on-the-ground expertise. Unlike traditional mutual funds, M