Jeffrey Seeley talks with Andrew Beer about Managed Futures

10th July, 2023 | Alternatives

Jeff Seeley, CEO of iM Global Partner Fund Management US, interviews Andrew Beer, co-founder and portfolio manager of the iM DBi Managed Futures ETF (DBMF). They discuss the evolution and success of the DBMF ETF, highlighting its role in delivering hedge fund-like returns through replication strategies, but with greater efficiency, transparency, and lower costs. Andrew shares how his background in traditional hedge funds led him to focus on replication, particularly in managed futures, due to their strong diversification benefits and potential for crisis alpha. The video emphasizes how replication provides access to core macro trades (like shorting treasuries or buying oil) without the high fees or complexity of traditional hedge funds. The discussion also explores the growth of ETFs over mutual funds, the shortcomings of many liquid alternatives, and the need for fee-efficient, benchmark-beating, one-stop solutions for advisors and model portfolio builders. This forward-looking dialogue underscores the increasing demand for sophisticated yet accessible strategies like DBMF in modern portfolios.