It’s been a while since we’ve run through the markets.  There’s a lot to cover and little time for funny business.

But before we get started, I’ve got some exciting news.  Judging by the traffic and inquiries, it sounds like there are more than a few of you out there interested in learning more about commodities and managed futures.  Managed futures aren’t for everyone, but they can be a really cool, useful piece in an individual’s portfolio.  My one word of warning is that the space isn’t one where amateurs should attempt to navigate on their own.  It’s definitely something you’ll want to talk to your financial advisor about.

Next week I’ll be a panelist in a webinar hosted by the folks at Attain Capital.  I think it’ll be a great opportunity to learn some more about the asset class.  We’ll be covering the basics of what managed futures means and also some nitty gritty details on specific roles the strategies can play in an investment portfolio.   The other panelists look interesting, too, a nice cross section of managers, funds, and also the CME Group (the commodities version of the NYSE or NASDAQ).

It’s all happening next Tuesday the 19th at 1pm Central time.

Click here to register.

It’s totally free to watch, and if you register, they’ll send you a free copy of the webinar after it concludes.

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