Manager Directed Portfolios - iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF

DBMF aims to emulate the performance of a group of CTA hedge funds. The funds model allocates weights to derivatives selected by the funds active managers.

The World Bank raised real GDP estimates for the U.S. in 2023 while slashing them in 2024 in its latest report. Likewise, global economic growth forecasts reflect weakening next year.

Is Your Portfolio Positioned for Economic Weakening?

SPDR Gold Trust

It's been a relatively good year for gold prices after months of falling prices in the latter half of 2022. Investors continue to buy into gold during peak market stresses, a trend that the iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF (DBMF) captures.

As Gold Shines in 2023, DBMF Captures Changing Trend

Aside from Nvidia's monumental gains in recent days, markets remain tense and relatively flat as investors await a debt ceiling resolution. Continued volatility from various market stressors creates ongoing challenges for trend followers.

Managed Futures ETF DBMF Finds Footing in May

Debt ceiling turmoil is likely to draw to a close soon, leaving investors to focus on second-half positioning and trends. For those looking to increase non-correlated returns amidst second-half economic challenges, the iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF (DBMF) is a fund to consider.

Capture Second Half Trends With Managed Futures

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both closed down 1% in trading Tuesday as debt ceiling talks continued. For investors looking for price opportunity and trend capture as the economy slows, look to the iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF (DBMF).

As Market Tension Persists, Consider Managed Futures

It's been a rocky year for managed futures performance after strong outperformance in 2022. Despite temporary setbacks in changing trends, the strategy still offers a number of potential benefits to portfolios long-term.

DBMF Offers “Index-Plus” Performance in ETF Wrapper

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Volatility is lately on the rise amid debt default worries. In such a scenario, investors should apply some hedging techniques to their equity portfolio to reduce the overall volatility or protect against significant market downturns.

ETFs to Hedge Volatility Amid Debt Default Worries

This year remains a challenging year for most asset classes and strategies, managed futures included. The strategy is a compelling one, however, when looking back at long-term historical performance, returns, and correlation.

A Historical Look at Managed Futures Returns and Performance

Managed futures strategies continue to tease out emerging trends in the wake of bank failures and ahead of recession. The iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF (DBMF) exhibited strong performance last year but faced a number of challenges this year and in April.

Under the Hood of DBMF: April Performance

As earnings season continues, equities remain largely afloat but as recession risk looms on the horizon, a number of asset classes face a challenging second half. For advisors and investors looking for non-correlated options to stocks and bonds, the iMGP DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF (DBMF) continues to provide significant diversification opportunities for portfolios.

Managed Futures ETF DBMF Maintains Low Correlations

On the heels of another Fed rate hike, regional bank shares have plummeted as more regional banks flash warning signals.

Bank Contagion Fears Flare: Ride Volatility With DBMF

A surprise to the upside for many mega-cap stocks this earnings season, including Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and more, resulted in major equity indexes rallying Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing up 500 points and the Nasdaq up 2.43%. Mega cap outperformance in Q1 overshadows the earnings misses that continue to quietly pile up.

Mind the Gap: Equity Dispersion Remains Pronounced

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March brought about an abrupt crash to the inflation trade that had offered strong returns during the last year for managed futures strategies.

A Guide to DBMF's Positioning in the Wake of the Bank Crisis

Bank stress caused by the Fed's aggressive interest-rate-hiking regime, alongside the collapse of two regional banks, continues to spread tension throughout the banking sector.

Ride Out Bank Sector Aftershocks With Managed Futures

Stocks for the transportation industry, as well as small-caps, have fallen behind the broad market as investors position for recession this year.

Transportation Flashes Recession Warning: Diversify With DBMF

After a stellar year of outperformance in 2022, managed futures strategies have faced a number of challenges this year, including the abrupt reversal of the inflation trade in March on the heels of bank collapse and bank sector stress.

3 Questions Investors Are Currently Asking About Managed Futures

March brought about a drastic shift in markets on the backs of the collapse of two U.S. regional banks, creating a ripple effect that reverberated through markets and caught many managed futures strategies unexpectedly, as investors flooded into Treasuries for safety.

Andrew Beer Discusses the Collapse of the Inflation Trade and DBMF

Those that were hoping for a rapid return to normalcy heading into this year are in for disappointment according to the International Monetary Fund, which is currently forecasting persistent elevated global core inflation and a muted global GDP outlook five years out.

IMF Forecasts a Long Season of Global Economic Risk

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Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures Etf

Three of my favorite 9+% yielding ETFs had a terrible month due to the end of the worst bond bear market in U.S. history. Inflection points can be painful for this asset class because it takes two to three months for them to catch a new trend.

Three 9+% Yielding ETFs I Own, And So Should You

Markets may be finally shaking the year-long trend of bad economic news is good news for markets with the release of February's JOLTS report on Tuesday that revealed job openings dropping at a more rapid rate than expected.

Markets Drop on JOLTS Report: Invest for Volatility With DBMF

Volatility has seen a recent spike thanks to a shaky banking system, as highlighted by recent collapses of names like Credit Suisse and First Republic bank. While help is on the way, the recent developments have injected a healthy dose of fear into investors, which could mean more volatility could be ahead.

Amid Banking System Worries, Keep Volatility in Check With DBMF

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WisdomTree Managed Futures Strategy Fund

Looking to get into the world of managed futures ETFs? Advisors may well be intrigued by a strategy that combines can take long and short positions across asset classes in such a volatile market.

Compare the Cost of Managed Futures ETFs to Funds

March has been a rollercoaster month for markets. The collapse of two regional banks mid-month sent shockwaves throughout the bond market that reverberated globally as investors fled to Treasuries, driving yields down sharply.

Andrew Beer: This Is the Time to Buy Managed Futures

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates another quarter point this month, though signaled that an end could be in sight as they keep an eye on banking sector turmoil.

Recession Risks: Consumer Confidence and the “Wealth Effect”

DBMF has an outstanding long-term performance track-record. Performance is worsening, with the fund significantly underperforming these past few months.

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