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FUTURES MANAGED FUNDS

The Futures Managed Funds examination is composed of 45 questions with one hour of testing time allowed. This guide is intended to be an outline of the subject areas covered by the examination, and does not represent an exhaustive list of the actual test questions.


SECTION 1:
General Market Knowledge
Definition and significance of:


margin
futures and forward contracts
price limits
open interest
offsetting contracts
marking-to-market
settlement
spread trades
basis
hedging
yield curve
cost of carry
leverage
price volatility

SECTION 2:
General Regulations


arbitration claims and awards
NFA disciplinary process
NFA Compliance Rule 2-9, supervision of employees
Qualified Eligible Participant
registration requirements
trading on foreign markets
books and records to be maintained

SECTION 3:
CPO/CTA Regulations

reports to customers
exemptions from registration
records to be maintained
limited partnerships
accepting funds from customers

SECTION 4:
CPO/CTA Disclosure Document
s

management and incentive fees
performance records
conflict of interest
how long can a CPO or CTA use a disclosure document
pool units purchased by principals
disclosure statements
business backgrounds of principals
NFA/CFTC review of document before use
disclosure of disciplinary action

SECTION 5:
Know Your Customer Rule


client information required
risk disclosures

SECTION 6:
Disclosure by CPOs and CTAs Required for Upfront Fees


disclosure of upfront fees and expenses
effect of upfront fees and organizational expenses on net performance

SECTION 7:
Promotional Material (NFA Rule 2-29)


definition of promotional material
use of a third party consulting or advertising firm
reprints of articles from industry publications
hypothetical trading results
past performance
recordkeeping of promotional material
written procedures for promotional material
standardized sales presentation
supervisory review of promotional material

 

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