HedgeNordic: The Awkward Problem with Managed Futures ETFs

In both 2024 and 2025 (through July), managed futures ETFs materially outperformed more expensive hedge funds and mutual funds. Cumulatively over the past 19 months, the average ETF has outperformed hedge fund and mutual fund peers by a rather staggering 730 bps and 900 bps, respectively. Through a different lens, 85% of ETFs outperformed in […]

etfexpress:  Simplify set to launch index-based DBMF clone

The Simplify DBI CTA MF Index ETF will be a cheaper, index-based clone of the original ETF, with fees of 35 basis points, against the original’s 85 basis points, and will be Swap-based rather than trading futures directly. DBi’s managing member, Andrew Beer, says: “Simplify tells me their vision is to bring the index revolution […]

What They’re Only Now Starting to See ft. Andrew Beer [PODCAST]

In this week’s Systematic Investor episode, Niels and Andrew Beer explore how a broken 60/40 paradigm is forcing wealth managers into a new world of “other” diversifiers. Andrew reflects on the Goldman Sachs report about private wealth flows, the rise of liquid alts and why big houses are suddenly launching trend ETFs. Listen below! What […]