Strategic AG
Robert Wiedeman
Robert Wiedeman was granted registration as a Floor
Broker in January, 1982 and remained registered until
August, 2003. In February of 2004 Mr. Wiedeman was
again granted registration as a Floor Broker and
remained registered until December, 2005. From June
of 1991 to July, 2000, Mr. Wiedeman was a principal
of FCStone Group, Inc., a FCM in West Des Moines,
Iowa. From April, 1989 until July, 2000, Mr. Wiedeman
was the branch manager of the Chicago office of
Farmers Commodities Corporation. From July, 2000
to December of 2000 Mr. Wiedeman was a principal
of FC Stone, LLC, a FCM in West Des Moines, Iowa.
From July, 2000 to September of 2000 Mr. Wiedeman
was a Branch Manager of FC Stone, LLC, a FCM in
West Des Moines, Iowa.
Since February of 1999 Mr. Wiedeman has been an
associated person, trading principal and branch
manager of Strategic Ag Trading’s branch office
located in Chicago, IL.
Charles Wickens
Charles Wickens, born in 1955, received a Bachelor of
Science degree in Agricultural Industries from the
University of Missouri in 1977. Following his graduation
Mr. Wickens went to work for Continental Grain in
Minden, Nebraska. In 1978 Mr. Wickens was hired by
Pillsbury to run their West Coast trading operation out of
Omaha. In 1980 he was transferred to the corporate
headquarters in Minneapolis to be the export manager
for Pillsbury’s Soybean Desk. The job consisted of
coordinating soybean trading for more than 80 river
elevators along with trading the company’s CIF and FOB
positions. Mr. Wickens was then hired by Hennessy &
Associates, a Chicago Board of Trade Commission
House, where he handled major export, domestic and
speculative accounts from the trading floor, and, after
a year, was named a partner in the firm. In 1987, Mr.
Wickens became an independent trader. Since March
of 1990 Mr. Wickens has been registered as a floor
broker. Mr. Wickens joined SAT in February, 2002 as an
associated person (‘AP”), and trading principal of the
SAT Grains Program.
SAT GRAINS
The SAT Grains Program is traded by Charles
Wickens. The trading methods used by Mr. Wickens
combine both fundamental and technical analysis with
the ultimate determinations made on the basis of
fundamental analysis. The Program trades in the
agricultural markets. Mr. Wickens’ analysis also looks
at certain technical factors, such as the price of a
commodity in relation to its price during previous
periods, open interest, and volume. These factors are
generally used by Mr. Wickens to assist in
determining when to liquidate positions.
The trading philosophy is threefold: fundamental,
technical and innate. “In the long run, the
fundamentals of the grain markets ultimately win.” Mr.
Wickens’ cash trading experience, coupled with the
constant influx of fundamental contacts, allow him to
stay close to the pulse of the market. Mr. Wickens
constantly monitors both the short- and long-term
technical picture, but he also tries to be aware of the
intra-market technical opportunities. The third
category of the trading philosophy is defined as
innate. Consistent, successful trading is not just a
chart point or a new fundamental development, but
the ability to decipher all of the inputs and determine
which is relevant to the market at this juncture.
In summary, the most important attribute to longevity
and profitability in today’s market is the ability to
change. Change does not necessarily mean bullish or
bearish, but, increasing or decreasing position size;
whether to take profits or let them run; to trade or not
to trade; an aggressive or a patient posture; an
emerging market or the end of the trend; to name a few instances.
SAT BALANCED
The SAT Balanced Program is traded by Robert
Wiedeman. The trading methods used by Mr.
Wiedeman are based on a general overview of
fundamentals of grain and soybean markets and the
principle that grain and soybean contracts have strong
relationships. The Program trades in the agricultural
markets.
Mr. Wiedeman’s trading philosophy consists of three
basic strategies: 1) Long and short positions will be
hedged in related commodities and/or with covered
options; 2) The Program will not be outright long or
short; 3)Technicals will constantly be monitored to
enhance fundamental methodology. Technical tools
are used to assist money management.
Required Documents ( in PDF Format )
Strategic AG Management Agreement
Strategic AG Disclosure Document
Strategic AG Acknowledgement Form
The descriptions above are primarily from the manager’s disclosure document.
THE RISK OF LOSS IN TRADING FUTURES, OPTIONS AND FOREX CAN BE SUBSTANTIAL. PAST RESULTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. PLEASE READ THE CTA'S RISK DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING MONEY.
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