ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Are managed futures for you? Mysterious for many investors, they nonetheless fill a particular need and are no riskier than traditional equity investments. Dealing with a professional commodity trading advisor (CTA) can certainly help sort through the confusion. In early 1997, equity markets were on a roll, consistently making new highs. As a result, it was relatively easy for investors to make money in the bull market. But many investors have begun to question whether the stock market can continue to go up. Will their portfolios be overexposed if there's a correction? Regardless of how the s...