Commodity Trading Advisor - CTA
An individual registered with the National Futures Association who is responsible for giving people advice on options and futures as well as the actual trading of managed futures accounts.
Investopedia Commentary
According to the NFA there are over 800 CTAs registered in the United States.
Related Links
Futures Fundamentals
A Primer On Managed Futures
See also: Advisor, Commodity Pool Operator, Futures, Managed Futures Account
Also spelled: CTA