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The Chart Research 'Ask the Expert' area addresses a variety of questions concerning the managed futures industry and specific topics related to our trading signals. Each 'Ask the Expert' installment covers a single Q/A topic in a multimedia Flash format. Q/A topics have been categorized into two separate sections related to either the Managed Futures industry or Chart Research in general.

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If you have a question, feel free to contact Chart Research directly at 513.336.9031.

Industry Related Questions:

Q&A Topic/Description

Q&A Topic/Description	Format
Topic: Managed Futures Advantages Question: "I'm new to Managed Futures. What advantages do they offer to my portfolio?"
Topic: Diversification Question: "Futures! I'm an investor not a speculator. Why should I even consider Managed Futures?"
Topic: Efficient Frontier Question: "Managed futures can actually reduce the level of risk associated with my portfolio. Is that really possible?"
Topic: Correlation Study Question: "My broker says my portfolio is diversified because I've got a variety of Large and Small Cap stocks. Am I diversified?"
Topic: Asset Class Relationships Question: "If the stock market goes up, should I expect managed futures accounts to go up or down?"
Topic: Underwater Equity Curve Analysis Question: "I've been told that managed futures are ultra aggressive. Historically, how risky are they compared to stocks?"
Topic: Outcome Risk Question: "I've been told I can make a lot of money trading futures. How long does it typically take to turn a profit with managed futures?"
Topic: CTA's and CPO's Question: "What are CTA's and CPO's?"
Topic: Futures 101: The Basics Question: "Here's the deal: I don't know that much about the futures markets. Can you give me an overview?"

Company Related Questions:

Q&A Topic/Description	Format
Topic: Managed vs. Individual Accounts Question: "I like to trade the futures markets on my own. Why should I let a CTA trade a portion of my account?"
Topic: Long and Short Question: "Can CTA's really make money if the markets go up or down?"
Topic: Value Charts Question: "What technique does Chart Research use to evaluate overbought or oversold conditions"
Topic: Tax Ramifications Question: "What are the tax ramifications associated with a CTA product?"
Topic: Incentive Fee Structure Question: "I'm looking for an advisor whose income is tied to performance. Are CTA's willing to work in that format?"
Topic: Winning and Losing Question: “I’ve heard that 90% of the people that trade futures lose.  What makes Professional CTA firms different?”