Morgan Stanley Smith Barney increases managed futures allocation

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Difficult environment for managed futures

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB) is increasing its recommended allocation to managed futures, which it views as a safe-haven strategy in periods of market dislocation.

For moderate-risk investors with $1 million-$20 million of assets, it is recommending an allocation of 7% to managed futures, compared with its previous recommendation of 4%. For more aggressive investors, MSSB recommends a 10% allocation to managed futures.

The wealth manager is scaling down its exposure to equities

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