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Managed Futures: patience pays off

12. June 2025

Managed futures face challenges but may offer a “patience premium” as markets shift toward stagflation and deglobalization.

Managed Futures patience pays off

Managed futures strategies have recently faced a challenging stretch marked by sharp trend reversals. However, like many cyclical investment styles, periods of underperformance have historically been followed by strong rebounds—a so-called “patience premium,” says systematic alternatives manager Alpha Simplex.

“As markets look to navigate the current shocks to global trade policy, managed futures strategies may be wellsuited to capitalize on potential trends related to a new macro regime defined by increased potential for stagflation and deglobalization,” opines the US investment firm.

Read the full assessment here.