There was a very interesting article in the Wall Street Journal this morning stating that Asset allocation has failed.
wall street journal article
The article states ” The financial crisis has sent many financial advisers, academics and investors back to the drawing board”. What I do not understand is how can financial professionals still overlook commodity trading [...]

My name in Andrew Abraham. I have been investing in commodities and managed futures since 1994. I adhere to the philosophy of trend following.
Trend following stresses a disciplined approach to commodity/ futures trading. Successful trend following and commodity futures investing requires patience, discipline and actively managing the risk. What sets me apart from other traders is that I am not only concerned about the return on investment but how much risk I will have to tolerate to achieve my goals.
