Hedge funds cut wagers on rising agricultural prices at the fastest pace since January before the U.S. government predicted rising supplies of everything from wheat to rice.
Commodity trading advisors have had a rough go over the last few years, generally, but not all managers have struggled. Ag-based CTAs have performed well and investors have taken notice.
Dodd-Frank was passed in 2010 but new CFTC authority to pursue fraud and manipulation are just coming on line. What will they do with it and what will it mean for the industry.
