Amazon.com description: Product Description: New legislation has led to an increase in the use of futures and other derivatives in fund management. The authors of this book look at the investment objectives of futures fund management and how they can be used to enhance return and reduce risk. Topics covered include US, UK and international regulation and taxation issues; explanations of the different types of fund available and examples of their performance history; selecting the most appropriate fund; setting up funds; when to use different types of funds; and marketing and selling futures funds.