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JUNE 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES |
|
Maturity Face Value | | Description | | Fair Values ($) | | % of Net Asset Value |
| Bank Deposits |
| Canada |
| Financials | | $12,510,788 | | 2.06 % |
| (cost $12,500,000) | | | | |
| Finland |
| Financials | | $1,435,866 | | 0.24 % |
| (cost $1,429,885) | | | | |
| United States |
| Financials | | $17,000,660 | | 2.81 % |
| (cost $17,000,000) | | | | |
| Total Bank Deposits (cost $30,929,885) | | $30,947,314 | | 5.11 % |
|
| Commercial Paper |
| United States |
| Energy | | $38,352,983 | | 6.34 % |
| Financials | | | | |
$16,684,000 | ERAC USA Finance, 0.000%, Due 07/01/2013 | | $16,683,499 | | 2.76 % |
$21,600,000 | ERAC USA Finance, 0.000%, Due 08/23/2013 | | $21,589,753 | | 3.56 % |
| Other | | $16,974,024 | | 2.80 % |
| Materials | | $16,996,597 | | 2.81 % |
| Industrials | | $23,245,535 | | 3.84 % |
| Utilities | | $15,544,363 | | 2.57 % |
| Total Commercial Paper (cost $149,387,289) | | $149,386,754 | | 24.68 % |
|
| Corporate Bonds |
| United Kingdom |
| Materials | | $15,999,856 | | 2.64 % |
| (cost $16,000,000) | | | | |
| United States | | | | |
| Consumer Staples | | $9,997,060 | | 1.65 % |
| Financials | | $137,518,163 | | 22.72 % |
| Information Technology | | $9,622,221 | | 1.59 % |
| Telecommunication Services | | $31,336,538 | | 5.18 % |
| Total United States | | $188,473,982 | | 31.14 % |
| (cost $188,475,774) | | | | |
| Total Corporate Bonds (cost $204,475,774) | | $204,473,838 | | 33.78 % |
|
| Government And Agency Obligations |
| Multi-National |
| | Multi-National Agency | | | | |
| | Multi-National Government Agency (cost $20,000,000) | | $19,982,520 | | 3.30 % |
| | United States | | | | |
| | U.S. Government Agency | | $27,115,886 | | 4.48 % |
| | U.S. Treasury Bill | | | | |
| | U.S. Treasury Bills* | | | | |
$41,550,000 | | Due 07/18/2013 | | $41,549,543 | | 6.86 % |
| | U.S. Treasury Bills* | | | | |
$70,000,000 | | Due 07/25/2013 | | $69,999,300 | | 11.56 % |
| | Total United States (cost $138,672,079) | | $138,664,729 | | 22.90 % |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Government And Agency Obligations (cost $158,672,079) | | $158,647,249 | | 26.20 % |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Fixed Income Securities** (cost $543,465,027) | | $543,455,155 | | 89.77 % |
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS |
|
Maturity Face Value | | Description | | Fair Values ($) | | % of Net Asset Value |
| Money Market Funds |
| United States |
| Money Market Funds | | $717 | | 0.00 % |
| (cost $717) | | | | |
| Total Short Term Investments (cost $717) | | $717 | | 0.00 % |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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|
LONG FUTURES CONTRACTS |
Description | | Fair Values ($) | | % of Net Asset Value |
Agriculture | | $(415,350) | | (0.07)% |
Energy | | $(45,605) | | (0.01)% |
Metals | | $(2,997,855) | | (0.49)% |
Stock indices | | $1,152,028 | | 0.19 % |
Short-term interest rates | | $(12,271) | | 0.00 % |
Net unrealized gain (loss) on long futures contracts | | | | |
|
|
SHORT FUTURES CONTRACTS |
Description | | Fair Values ($) | | % of Net Asset Value |
Agriculture | | $2,771,007 | | 0.46 % |
Energy | | $157,735 | | 0.03 % |
Metals | | $12,757,088 | | 2.10 % |
Stock indices | | $(1,067,280) | | (0.18)% |
Short-term interest rates | | $219,613 | | 0.03 % |
Long-term interest rates | | $(626,416) | | (0.10)% |
Net unrealized gain (loss) on short futures contracts | | | | |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | | | |
|
|
FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS |
Description | | Fair Values ($) | | % of Net Asset Value |
Various long forward currency contracts | | $(34,060,428) | | (5.62)% |
Various short forward currency contracts | | $28,291,330 | | 4.67 % |
Net unrealized gain (loss) on forward currency contracts | | | | |
|
|
* | Pledged as collateral for the trading of futures and forward positions. |
** | Included in fixed income securities are U.S. Treasury Bills with a fair value of $69,999,300 deposited with the futures broker and of $41,549,543 deposited with interbank market maker. |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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DECEMBER 31, 2012 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | |
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES |
|
Maturity Face Value | | Description | | Fair Values ($) | | % of Net Asset Value |
| Bank Deposits |
| Canada |
| Financials | | $12,511,113 | | 2.80 % |
| (cost $12,500,000) | | | | |
| Finland |
| Financials | | $1,432,884 | | 0.32 % |
| (cost $1,429,782) | | | | |
| United States | | | | |
| Financials | | $12,775,779 | | 2.85 % |
| (cost $12,775,000) | | | | |
| Total Bank Deposits (cost $26,704,782) | | $26,719,776 | | 5.97 % |
|
| Commercial Paper |
| United States |
| | Consumer Discretionary | | $15,811,684 | | 3.53 % |
| | Consumer Staples | | $20,498,290 | | 4.58 % |
| Energy | | $28,995,631 | | 6.48 % |
| Financials | | $20,947,743 | | 4.68 % |
| Materials | | $9,314,291 | | 2.08 % |
| Telecommunication Services | | $14,571,489 | | 3.26 % |
| Utilities | | $35,494,692 | | 7.93 % |
| Total Commercial Paper (cost $145,624,914) | | $145,633,820 | | 32.54 % |
|
| Corporate Bonds |
| United States |
| Financials | | $111,661,266 | | 24.95 % |
| Utilities | | $12,001,488 | | 2.68 % |
| Total Corporate Bonds (cost $123,611,131) | | $123,662,754 | | 27.63 % |
|
| Government And Agency Obligations |
| United States |
| | U.S. Government Agency | | $15,222,000 | | 3.40 % |
$65,000,000 | | U.S. Treasury Bills U.S. Treasury Bill* Due 02/21/2013 | | $64,996,360 | | 14.52 % |
$22,000,000 | | U.S. Treasury Bill* Due 03/28/2013 | | $21,997,536 | | 4.91 % |
| Total Government and Agency Obligations (cost $102,191,910) | | $102,215,896 | | 22.83 % |
|
| Short Term Investment Funds |
| United States |
| Short Term Investment Funds | | $413 | | 0.00 % |
| (cost $ 413) | | | | |
| Total Fixed Income Securities** (cost $398,133,150) | | $398,232,659 | | 88.97 % |
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LONG FUTURES CONTRACTS |
Description | | Fair Values ($) | | % of Net Asset Value |
Agriculture | | $(427,785) | | (0.09)% |
Energy | | $363,371 | | 0.08 % |
Metals | | $(289,782) | | (0.06)% |
Stock indices | | $1,850,965 | | 0.41 % |
Short-term interest rates | | $(116,980) | | (0.03)% |
Long-term interest rates | | $1,332,325 | | 0.30 % |
Net unrealized gain (loss) on long futures contracts | | $2,712,114 | | 0.61 % |
|
|
SHORT FUTURES CONTRACTS |
Description | | Fair Values ($) | | % of Net Asset Value |
Agriculture | | $1,000,094 | | 0.22 % |
Energy | | $(411,330) | | (0.09)% |
Metals | | $862,398 | | 0.19 % |
Stock indices | | $(114,835) | | (0.03)% |
Short-term interest rates | | $(6,270) | | 0.00 % |
Long-term interest rates | | $(726,913) | | (0.16)% |
Net unrealized gain (loss) on short futures contracts | | $603,144 | | 0.13 % |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | $3,315,258 | | 0.74 % |
|
|
FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS |
Description | | Fair Values ($) | | % of Net Asset Value |
Various long forward currency contracts | | $2,227,523 | | 0.50 % |
Various short forward currency contracts | | $6,848,963 | | 1.53 % |
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open forward currency contracts | | $9,076,486 | | 2.03 % |
|
* | Pledged as collateral for the trading of futures and forward positions. |
** | Included in fixed income securities are U.S. Treasury Bills with a fair value of $64,996,360 deposited with the futures broker and of $21,997,536 deposited with interbank market maker. |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (Unaudited)
| June 30, 2013 | | December 31, 2012 |
ASSETS | |
Equity in futures broker trading accounts | |
Cash | $43,910,912 | | $16,887,965 |
Fixed income securities (cost $69,997,666 and $ 64,991,942, respectively) | 69,999,300 | | 64,996,360 |
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | 11,892,694 | | 3,315,258 |
Total equity in futures broker trading accounts | 125,802,906 | | 85,199,583 |
|
Cash | 17,521,429 | | 27,530,082 |
Short term investments (cost $717 and $0, respectively) | 717 | | 0 |
Fixed income securities (cost $473,467,361 and $333,141,208, respectively) | 473,455,855 | | 333,236,299 |
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open forward currency contracts | (5,769,098 | ) | 9,076,486 |
Interest receivable | 742,463 | | 909,063 |
Total assets | $611,754,272 | | $455,951,513 |
|
LIABILITIES | |
Accounts payable | $241,455 | | $247,805 |
Management fee payable | 1,904,987 | | 1,430,800 |
Performance fee payable | 2,984,801 | | 0 |
Service fee payable | 19,211 | | 13,484 |
Accrued commissions and other trading fees on open contracts | 68,640 | | 71,746 |
Offering costs payable | 168,926 | | 108,965 |
Redemptions payable | 1,006,842 | | 6,472,306 |
Total liabilities | 6,394,862 | | 8,345,106 |
|
UNITHOLDERS' CAPITAL (Net Asset Value) | |
|
Series A Units - Redeemable | |
Other Unitholders - 136,676.009 and 94,682.288 units outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 | 370,891,298 | | 235,009,679 |
Series B Units - Redeemable | |
Other Unitholders - 66,779.915 and 70,757.159 units outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 | 188,256,842 | | 180,287,568 |
Series W Units - Redeemable | |
Other Unitholders - 16,135.435 and 12,383.204 units outstanding at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 | 46,211,270 | | 32,309,160 |
Total unitholders' capital (Net Asset Value) | 605,359,410 | | 447,606,407 |
|
Total liabilities and unitholders' capital (Net Asset Value) | $611,754,272 | | $455,951,513 |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2013 | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
TRADING GAINS (LOSSES) | | | | | |
Futures trading gains (losses) | | | | | |
Realized | $31,386,172 | | $21,808,922 | | $33,745,481 | | $36,581,772 |
Change in unrealized | (816,356) | | (10,005,167) | | 8,577,436 | | (11,299,167) |
Brokerage commissions | (895,042) | | (394,083) | | (1,742,265) | | (833,416) |
Net gain (loss) from futures trading | 29,674,774 | | 11,409,672 | | 40,580,652 | | 24,449,189 |
|
Forward currency trading gains (losses) | | | | | |
Realized | 2,610,906 | | (805,054) | | 31,790,826 | | 9,734,014 |
Change in unrealized | (3,291,154) | | (5,760,270) | | (14,845,584) | | (15,059,146) |
Brokerage commissions | (43,594) | | (24,495) | | (92,762) | | (41,029) |
Net gain (loss) from forward currency trading | (723,842) | | (6,589,819) | | 16,852,480 | | (5,366,161) |
|
Total net trading gain (loss) | 28,950,932 | | 4,819,853 | | 57,433,132 | | 19,083,028 |
|
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | | | |
Investment income | | | | | |
Interest income | 477,835 | | 471,894 | | 933,316 | | 802,225 |
Realized gain (loss) on fixed income securities | 507 | | 729 | | 22,727 | | 12,160 |
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on fixed income securities | (277,773) | | (2,039) | | (109,381) | | (3,697) |
Total investment income | 200,569 | | 470,584 | | 846,662 | | 810,688 |
|
Expenses | | | | | |
Management fee | 5,353,563 | | 3,917,640 | | 9,981,370 | | 7,721,398 |
Service fee | 50,873 | | 26,549 | | 93,760 | | 50,628 |
Performance fee | 3,013,426 | | 8,863 | | 3,034,349 | | 8,874 |
Operating expenses | 302,939 | | 149,423 | | 570,897 | | 288,490 |
Total expenses | 8,720,801 | | 4,102,475 | | 13,680,376 | | 8,069,390 |
Net investment income (loss) | (8,520,232) | | (3,631,891) | | (12,833,714) | | (7,258,702) |
|
NET INCOME (LOSS) | $20,430,700 | | $1,187,962 | | $44,599,418 | | $11,824,326 |
|
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER MANAGING OPERATOR AND OTHER UNITHOLDERS UNIT (based on weighted average units during the period) | | | | | |
Series A | $85.36 | | $1.04 | | $210.80 | | $62.48 |
Series B | $138.16 | | $12.28 | | $274.55 | | $88.54 |
Series W | $92.57 | | $19.50 | | $236.58 | | $94.95 |
|
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE PER MANAGING OPERATOR AND OTHER UNITHOLDERS UNIT | | | | | |
Series A | $102.63 | | $6.01 | | $231.56 | | $72.26 |
Series B | $135.36 | | $9.48 | | $271.08 | | $80.38 |
Series W | $110.63 | | $16.57 | | $254.85 | | $95.40 |
| | | | | | | |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF UNITS OUTSTANDING DURING THE PERIOD | | | | | | | |
Series A | 115,146.636 | | 66,351.974 | | 107,269.098 | | 62,541.842 |
Series B | 67,477.813 | | 78,682.909 | | 68,728.507 | | 81,350.070 |
Series W | 13,824.879 | | 7,825.255 | | 13,176.447 | | 7,518.175 |
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STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited)
| Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2013 | | 2012 |
Cash flows from (for) operating activities | |
Net income (loss) | $44,599,418 | | $11,824,326 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from (for) operating activities | |
Net change in unrealized on futures, forwards and investments | 6,377,529 | | 26,362,010 |
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash | 0 | | 29,596,062 |
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable | 166,600 | | (242,581) |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 3,455,258 | | 122,747 |
Purchases of investments | (7,394,901,505) | | (8,124,775,656) |
Sales/maturities of investments | 7,249,568,912 | | 8,028,043,592 |
|
Net cash from (for) operating activities | (90,733,788) | | (29,069,500) |
|
Cash flows from (for) financing activities | |
Addition of units | 132,344,633 | | 49,557,897 |
Redemption of units | (23,838,069) | | (31,618,182) |
Offering costs paid | (758,482) | | (434,511) |
Net cash from (for) financing activities | 107,748,082 | | 17,505,204 |
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash | 17,014,294 | | (11,564,296) |
|
Unrestricted cash | |
Beginning of period | 44,418,047 | | 58,071,360 |
|
End of period | $61,432,341 | | $46,507,064 |
|
End of period cash consists of: | |
Cash in futures broker trading accounts | $43,910,912 | | $37,651,273 |
Cash | 17,521,429 | | 8,855,791 |
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Total end of period cash | $61,432,341 | | $46,507,064 |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN UNITHOLDERS’ CAPITAL (NET ASSET VALUE)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited)
| Unitholders’ Capital - Series B |
| Managing Operator | | Other Unitholders | | Total |
| Units | | Amount | | Units | | Amount | | Units | | Amount |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | |
|
Balances at December 31, 2012 | 0.000 | | $0 | | 70,757.159 | | $180,287,568 | | | | |
|
Net income (loss) for the six months | |
ended June 30, 2013 | | | 0 | | | | 18,869,338 | | | | |
Additions | 0.000 | | 0 | | 170.300 | | 485,284 | | | | |
Redemptions | 0.000 | | 0 | | (4,147.544) | | (11,385,348) | | | | |
Balances at June 30, 2013 | 0 | | $0 | | 66,779.915 | | $188,256,842 | | | | |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 | |
|
Balances at December 31, 2011 | 20.360 | | $51,185 | | 85,812.139 | | $215,730,706 | | 85,832.499 | | $215,781,891 |
|
Net income (loss) for the six months | |
ended June 30, 2012 | | | 1,878 | | | | 7,201,173 | | | | 7,203,051 |
Additions | 0.000 | | 0 | | 165.380 | | 449,310 | | 165.380 | | 449,310 |
Redemptions | (20.360) | | (53,063) | | (9,769.961) | | (25,670,201) | | (9,790.321) | | (25,723,264) |
Balances at June 30, 2012 | 0.000 | | $0 | | 76,207.558 | | $197,710,988 | | 76,207.558 | | $197,710,988 |
Net Asset Value per Managing Operator and Other Unitholders’ Unit - Series B |
|
June 30, 2013 | | December 31, 2012 | | June 30, 2012 | | December 31, 2011 |
|
$2,819.06 | | $2,547.98 | | $2,594.37 | | $2,513.99 |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN UNITHOLDERS’ CAPITAL (NET ASSET VALUE)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (Unaudited)
| Unitholders’ Capital |
| Series A - Other Unitholders | | Series W - Other Unitholders |
| Units | | Amount | | Units | | Amount |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | |
|
Balances at December 31, 2012 | 94,682.288 | | $235,009,679 | | 12,383.204 | | $32,309,160 |
|
Net income (loss) for the six months ended | |
June 30, 2013 | | | 22,612,784 | | | | 3,117,296 |
Additions | 44,037.002 | | 119,426,343 | | 4,311.110 | | 12,433,006 |
Redemptions | (2,043.281) | | (5,432,825) | | (558.879) | | (1,554,434) |
Offering costs | | | (724,683) | | | | (93,758) |
Balances at June 30, 2013 | 136,676.009 | | $370,891,298 | | 16,135.435 | | $46,211,270 |
|
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 | |
|
Balances at December 31, 2011 | 57,271.409 | | $140,986,636 | | 6,975.389 | | $17,863,886 |
|
Net income (loss) for the six months ended | |
June 30, 2012 | | | 3,907,448 | | | | 713,827 |
Additions | 17,575.354 | | 45,262,370 | | 1,468.688 | | 3,924,945 |
Redemptions | (1,871.692) | | (4,834,645) | | (435.401) | | (1,177,878) |
Offering costs | | | (403,536) | | | | (50,628) |
Balances at June 30, 2012 | 72,975.071 | | $184,918,273 | | 8,008.676 | | $21,274,152 |
Net Asset Value per Other Unitholders’ Unit - Series A |
|
June 30, 2013 | | December 31, 2012 | | June 30, 2012 | | December 31, 2011 |
|
$2,713.65 | | $2,482.09 | | $2,533.99 | | $2,461.73 |
|
|
|
Net Asset Value per Other Unitholders’ Unit - Series W |
|
June 30, 2013 | | December 31, 2012 | | June 30, 2012 | | December 31, 2011 |
|
$2,863.96 | | $2,609.11 | | $2,656.39 | | $2,560.99 |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
For the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)
The following information presents per unit operating performance data and other supplemental financial data for Series A units for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. This information has been derived from information presented in the unaudited financial statements.
| Series A |
| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2013 | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
Per Unit Performance | | | | | |
(for a unit outstanding throughout the entire period) | | | | | |
|
Net asset value per unit at beginning of period | $2,611.02 | | $2,527.98 | | $2,482.09 | | $2,461.73 |
|
Income (loss) from operations: | | | | | |
Total net trading gains (losses) (1) | 156.87 | | 33.23 | | 315.03 | | 126.99 |
Net investment income (loss)(1) | (50.75) | | (23.98) | | (76.71) | | (48.28) |
|
Total net income (loss) from operations | 106.12 | | 9.25 | | 238.32 | | 78.71 |
|
Offering costs (1) | (3.49) | | (3.24) | | (6.76) | | (6.45) |
|
Net asset value per unit at end of period | $2,713.65 | | $2,533.99 | | $2,713.65 | | $2,533.99 |
|
Total Return (4) | 3.93 % | | 0.24 % | | 9.33 % | | 2.94 % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | |
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Ratios to average net asset value: | | | | | |
Expenses prior to performance fee (3) | 4.18 % | | 4.13 % | | 4.16 % | | 4.12 % |
Performance fee (4) | 0.79 % | | 0.00 % | | 0.87 % | | 0.00 % |
|
Total expenses | 4.97 % | | 4.13 % | | 5.03 % | | 4.12 % |
|
Net investment income (loss) (2,3) | (4.04)% | | (3.67)% | | (3.85)% | | (3.71)% |
Total returns are calculated based on the change in value of a unit during the period. An individual unitholder's total returns and ratios may vary from the above total returns and ratios based on the timing of additions and redemptions. |
|
(1) | Net investment income (loss) per unit and offering costs per unit is calculated by dividing the net investment income (loss) and offering costs by the average number of units outstanding during the period. Total net trading gains (losses) is a balancing amount necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per unit with the other per unit information. |
(2) | Excludes performance fee. |
(3) | Annualized. |
(4) | Not annualized. |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
For the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)
The following information presents per unit operating performance data and other supplemental financial data for Series B units for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. This information has been derived from information presented in the unaudited financial statements.
| Series B |
| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2013 | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
Per Unit Performance | | | | | |
(for a unit outstanding throughout the entire period) | | | | | |
|
Net asset value per unit at beginning of period | $2,683.70 | | $2,584.89 | | $2,547.98 | | $2,513.99 |
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Income (loss) from operations: | | | | | |
Total net trading gains (losses) (1) | 164.56 | | 33.89 | | 324.79 | | 129.65 |
Net investment income (loss)(1) | (29.20) | | (24.41) | | (53.71) | | (49.27) |
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Total net income (loss) from operations | 135.36 | | 9.48 | | 271.08 | | 80.38 |
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Net asset value per unit at end of period | $2,819.06 | | $2,594.37 | | $2,819.06 | | $2,594.37 |
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Total Return (4) | 5.04 % | | 0.37 % | | 10.64 % | | 3.20 % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | |
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Ratios to average net asset value: | | | | | |
Expenses prior to performance fee (3) | 4.31 % | | 4.21 % | | 4.30 % | | 4.22 % |
Performance fee (4) | 0.00 % | | 0.00 % | | 0.00 % | | 0.00 % |
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Total expenses | 4.31 % | | 4.21 % | | 4.30 % | | 4.22 % |
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Net investment income (loss) (2,3) | (4.15)% | | (3.73)% | | (3.95)% | | (3.80)% |
Total returns are calculated based on the change in value of a unit during the period. An individual unitholder's total returns and ratios may vary from the above total returns and ratios based on the timing of additions and redemptions. |
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(1) | Net investment income (loss) per unit is calculated by dividing the net investment income (loss) by the average number of units outstanding during the period. Total net trading gains (losses) is a balancing amount necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per unit with the other per unit information. |
(2) | Excludes performance fee. |
(3) | Annualized. |
(4) | Not annualized. |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
For the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)
The following information presents per unit operating performance data and other supplemental financial data for Series W units for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. This information has been derived from information presented in the unaudited financial statements.
| Series W |
| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| 2013 | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2012 |
Per Unit Performance | | | | | |
(for a unit outstanding throughout the entire period) | | | | | |
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Net asset value per unit at beginning of period | $2,753.33 | | $2,639.82 | | $2,609.11 | | $2,560.99 |
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Income (loss) from operations: | | | | | |
Total net trading gains (losses) (1) | 165.37 | | 35.30 | | 331.34 | | 132.80 |
Net investment income (loss)(1) | (51.06) | | (15.34) | | (69.37) | | (30.67) |
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Total net income (loss) from operations | 114.31 | | 19.96 | | 261.97 | | 102.13 |
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Offering costs (1) | (3.68) | | (3.39) | | (7.12) | | (6.73) |
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Net asset value per unit at end of period | $2,863.96 | | $2,656.39 | | $2,863.96 | | $2,656.39 |
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Total Return (4) | 4.02 % | | 0.63 % | | 9.77 % | | 3.73 % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | |
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Ratios to average net asset value: | | | | | |
Expenses prior to performance fee (3) | 2.69 % | | 2.67 % | | 2.69 % | | 2.66 % |
Performance fee (4) | 1.08 % | | 0.02 % | | 1.22 % | | 0.02 % |
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Total expenses | 3.77 % | | 2.69 % | | 3.91 % | | 2.68 % |
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Net investment income (loss) (2,3) | (2.55)% | | (2.20)% | | (2.37)% | | (2.24)% |
Total returns are calculated based on the change in value of a unit during the period. An individual unitholder's total returns and ratios may vary from the above total returns and ratios based on the timing of additions and redemptions. |
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(1) | Net investment income (loss) per unit and offering costs per unit is calculated by dividing the net investment income (loss) and offering costs by the average number of units outstanding during the period. Total net trading gains (losses) is a balancing amount necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per unit with the other per unit information. |
(2) | Excludes performance fee. |
(3) | Annualized. |
(4) | Not annualized. |
See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Note 1. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. General Description of the Trust
The Campbell Fund Trust (the Trust) is a Delaware statutory trust which operates as a commodity investment pool. The Trust engages in the speculative trading of futures contracts and forward currency contracts.
Effective August 31, 2008, the Trust began offering units of beneficial interest classified into Series A units, Series B units and Series W units. The rights of the Series A units, Series B units and Series W units are identical, except that the fees and commissions vary on a Series-by-Series basis. Series A and Series W commenced trading on October 1, 2008 and March 1, 2009, respectively. The initial minimum subscription for Series A units and Series W units is $25,000. Series B units are only available for additional investments by existing holders of Series B units. See Note 1F, Note 1H, Note 2 and Note 6 for an explanation of allocations and Series specific charges.
B. Regulation
The Trust is a registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act"). As a registrant, the Trust is subject to the regulations of the SEC and the informational requirements of the Act. As a commodity investment pool, the Trust is subject to the regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, an agency of the United States (U.S.) government which regulates most aspects of the commodity futures industry; rules of the National Futures Association, an industry self-regulatory organization; and the requirements of the various commodity exchanges where the Trust executes transactions. Additionally, the Trust is subject to the requirements of futures commission merchants (the "brokers") and interbank market makers through which the Trust trades.
C. Method of Reporting
The Trust's financial statements are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which may require the use of certain estimates made by the Trust's management. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Gains or losses are realized when contracts are liquidated. Unrealized gains and losses on open contracts (the difference between contract trade price and fair value) are reported in the Statements of Financial Condition as a net gain or loss, as there exists a right of offset of unrealized gains or losses in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 210-20, Offsetting - Balance Sheet. The fair value of futures (exchange-traded) contracts is based on the various futures exchanges, and reflects the settlement price for each contract as of the close on the last business day of the reporting period. The fair value of forward currency (non-exchange traded) contracts was extrapolated on a forward basis from the spot prices quoted as of 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period.
The fixed income investments, other than U.S. Treasury Bills, are held at the custodian and marked to market on the last business day of the reporting period using a third party vendor hierarchy of pricing providers who specialize in such markets. The prices furnished by the providers consider the yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, and type, as well as prices quoted by dealers who make markets in such securities. U.S. Treasury Bills are held at the futures broker or interbank market maker and are stated at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value. Premiums and discounts on fixed income securities are amortized and accreted for financial reporting purposes.
The short term investments represent cash held at the custodian and invested overnight in a money market fund.
For purposes of both financial reporting and calculation of redemption value, Net Asset Value per unit is calculated by dividing Net Asset Value by the number of outstanding units.
D. Fair Value
The Trust follows the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"). ASC 820 provides guidance for determining fair value and requires increased disclosure regarding the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).
Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access at the measurement date. An active market for the asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. The value of the Trust's exchange-traded futures contracts and short term investments fall into this category.
Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. This category includes forward currency contracts that the Trust values using models or other valuation methodologies derived from observable market data. This category also includes fixed income investments.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for an asset or liability (including the Trust's own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments). Unobservable inputs shall be used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and the periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the Trust did not have any Level 3 assets or liabilities.
The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Trust's investments accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
| | Fair Value at June 30, 2013 | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short term investments | | $ | 717 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 717 | |
Fixed income securities | | | 0 | | | | 543,455,155 | | | | 0 | | | | 543,455,155 | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange-traded futures contracts | | | 11,892,694 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 11,892,694 | |
Forward currency contracts | | | 0 | | | | (5,769,098 | ) | | | 0 | | | | (5,769,098 | ) |
Total | | $ | 11,893,411 | | | $ | 537,686,057 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 549,579,468 | |
| | Fair Value at December 31, 2012 | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed income securities | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 398,232,659 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 398,232,659 | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange-traded futures contracts | | | 3,315,258 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 3,315,258 | |
Forward currency contracts | | | 0 | | | | 9,076,486 | | | | 0 | | | | 9,076,486 | |
Total | | $ | 3,315,258 | | | $ | 407,309,145 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 410,624,403 | |
There were no transfers to or from Level 1 to Level 2 for the period ended June 30, 2013 or the year ended December 31, 2012.
The gross presentation of the fair value of the Trust's derivatives by instrument type is shown in Note 10. See Condensed Schedules of Investments for additional detail categorization.
The Trust prepares calendar year U.S. federal and applicable state information tax returns and reports to the unitholders their allocable shares of the Trust's income, expenses and trading gains or losses. No provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements as each unitholder is individually responsible for reporting income or loss based on such unitholder's respective share of the Trust's income and expenses as reported for income tax purposes.
Management has continued to evaluate the application of ASC 740, Income Taxes, to the Trust, and has determined that no reserves for uncertain tax positions were required. The Trust files federal and state tax returns. The 2009 through 2012 tax years generally remain subject to examination by the U.S. federal and most state tax authorities.
F. Offering Costs
Campbell & Company, Inc. ("Campbell & Company") has incurred all costs in connection with the initial and continuous offering of units of the Trust ("offering costs"). Series A units and Series W units will each bear the offering costs incurred in the relation to the offering of Series A units and Series W units, respectively. Offering costs are charged to Series A and Series W at a monthly rate of 1/12 of 0.5% (0.5% annualized) of each Series' month-end net asset value (as defined in the Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement) until such amounts are fully reimbursed. Such amounts are charged directly to unitholders' capital. Series A and Series W are only liable for payment of offering costs on a monthly basis. The offering costs allocable to the Series B units are borne by Campbell & Company.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
If the Trust terminates prior to completion of payment to Campbell & Company for the unreimbursed offering costs incurred through the date of such termination, Campbell & Company will not be entitled to any additional payments, and Series A units and Series W units will have no further obligation to Campbell & Company. At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the amount of unreimbursed offering costs incurred by Campbell & Company is $3,302,354 and $3,027,981 for Series A units and $653,686 and $618,740 for Series W units, respectively.
G. Foreign Currency Transactions
The Trust's functional currency is the U.S. dollar; however, it transacts business in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates in effect at the date of the Statements of Financial Condition. Income and expense items denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates in effect during the period. Gains and losses resulting from the translation to U.S. dollars are reported in income.
H. Allocations
Income or loss (prior to calculation of the management fee, service fee, offering costs and performance fee) is allocated pro rata to each Series of units. Each Series of units is then charged the management fee, service fee, offering costs and performance fee applicable to such Series of units.
I. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210), Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities ("ASU 2011-11"), which requires entities to disclose information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that have been offset or that subject to enforceable master netting agreements, to enable users of its financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of those agreements on its financial position. Entities will be required to provide both net (offset amounts) and gross information in the notes to the financial statements for relevant assets and liabilities that are offset or subject to the arrangements. The amendments in ASU No. 2011-11 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This update clarifies that the scope of ASU 2011-11 and 2013-01 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The adoption of the additional disclosure requirements are reflected in the Trust's financial statements.
In June 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-08, “Financial Services - Investments Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement and Disclosure Requirements”. ASU 2013-08 changes the approach to the investment company assessment, requires non-controlling ownership interests in other investment companies to be measured at fair value, and requires additional disclosures about the investment company's status as an investment company. The amendments are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Trust is currently evaluating the impact this pronouncement would have on the financial statements.
Note 2. MANAGING OPERATOR AND COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR
The managing operator of the Trust is Campbell & Company which conducts and manages the business of the Trust. Campbell & Company is also the commodity trading advisor of the Trust.
Series A units and Series B units pay the managing operator a monthly management fee equal to 1/12 of 4% (4% annually) of the Net Assets (as defined) of Series A units and Series B units, respectively, as of the end of each month. Series W units pay the managing operator a monthly management fee equal to 1/12 of 2% (2% annually) of the Net Assets (as defined) of Series W units as of the end of each month. Each Series of units will pay the managing operator a quarterly performance fee equal to 20% of the aggregate cumulative appreciation in Net Asset Value per Unit (as defined) exclusive of appreciation attributable to interest income on a Series-by-Series basis.
The performance fee is paid on the cumulative increase, if any, in the Net Asset Value per Unit over the highest previous cumulative Net Asset Value per Unit (commonly referred to as a High Water Mark). In determining the management fee and performance fee (the "fees"), adjustments shall be made for capital additions and withdrawals and Net Assets shall not be reduced by the fees being calculated for such current period. The performance fee is not subject to any clawback provisions. The fees are typically paid in the month following the month in which they are earned. The fees are paid from the available cash at the Trust's bank, broker or cash management custody accounts.
Note 3. TRUSTEE
The trustee of the Trust is U.S. Bank National Association, a national banking corporation. The trustee has delegated to the managing operator the duty and authority to manage the business and affairs of the Trust and has only nominal duties and liabilities with respect to the Trust.
Note 4. ADMINISTRATOR
Effective August 1, 2012, SEI Global Services, Inc. (SEI) became the Administrator of the Trust. The Administrator receives fees at rates agreed upon between the Trust and the Administrator and is entitled to reimbursement of certain actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred while performing its duties. The Administrator's primary responsibilities are portfolio accounting and fund accounting services.
The Administration Agreement (the Agreement) with SEI is effective until July 31, 2015 and is automatically renewed for successive one year periods unless terminated by the Trust or SEI pursuant to giving of ninety days written notice prior to the last day of the current term. The Agreement may be terminated by the Trust or SEI giving at least thirty days prior notice in writing to the other party if at any time the other party or parties have been first (i) notified in writing that such party shall have materially failed to perform its duties and obligations under the Agreement (“Breach Notice”) and (ii) the party receiving the Breach Notice shall not have remedied the noticed failure within thirty days after receipt of the Breach Notice requiring it to be remedied.
Note 5. CASH MANAGER AND CUSTODIAN
The Trust appointed Horizon Cash Management LLC as cash manager under the Investment Advisory Agreement dated December 22, 2010 to manage and control the liquid assets of the Trust. The cash manager is registered as an investment adviser with the SEC of the United States under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
The Trust has a custodial account at the Northern Trust Company (the "custodian") and has granted the cash manager authority to make certain investments on behalf of the Trust provided such investments are consistent with the investment guidelines created by the managing operator. All securities purchased by the cash manager on behalf of the Trust will be held in its custody account at the custodian. The cash manager will have no beneficial or other interest in the securities and cash in such custody account.
Note 6. SERVICE FEE
The selling firms who sell Series W units receive a monthly service fee equal to 1/12 of 0.5% of the month-end Net Asset Value (as defined) of the Series W units, totaling approximately 0.50% per year.
Note 7. DEPOSITS WITH FUTURES BROKER
The Trust deposits assets with UBS Securities LLC (the "broker") as the futures broker, subject to Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and various exchange and futures broker requirements. Margin requirements are satisfied by the deposit of U.S. Treasury Bills and cash with such futures broker. The Trust typically earns interest income on its assets deposited with the futures broker.
Note 8. DEPOSITS WITH INTERBANK MARKET MAKER
The Trust’s counterparty with regard to its forward currency transactions is The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC ("RBS"). The Trust has entered into an International Swap and Derivatives Association, Inc. agreement with RBS which governs these transactions. The credit ratings reported by the three major rating agencies for RBS were considered investment grade as of June 30, 2013. Margin requirements are satisfied by the deposit of U.S. Treasury Bills and cash with RBS. The Trust typically earns interest income on its assets deposited with RBS.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Note 9. SUBSCRIPTIONS, DISTRIBUTIONS AND REDEMPTIONS
Investments in the Trust are made by subscription agreement, subject to acceptance by Campbell & Company.
The Trust is not required to make distributions, but may do so at the sole discretion of Campbell & Company. A unitholder may request and receive redemption of units owned, subject to restrictions in the Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement. Units are transferable, but no market exists for their sale and none is expected to develop. Monthly redemptions are permitted upon ten (10) business days advance written notice to Campbell & Company.
Redemption fees, which are paid to Campbell & Company, apply to Series A units through the first twelve month-ends following purchase (the month-end as of which the unit is purchased is counted as the first month-end) as follows: 1.833% of Net Asset Value per unit redeemed through the second month-end, 1.666% of Net Asset Value per unit redeemed through the third month-end, 1.500% of Net Asset Value per unit redeemed through the fourth month-end, 1.333% of Net Asset Value per unit redeemed through the fifth month-end, 1.167% of Net Asset Value per unit redeemed through the sixth month-end, 1.000% of Net Asset Value per unit redeemed through the seventh month-end, 0.833% of Net Asset Value per unit redeemed through the eight month-end, 0.667% of Net Asset Value per unit redeemed through the ninth month-end, 0.500% of Net Asset Value per unit redeemed through the tenth month-end, 0.333% of Net Asset Value per unit redeemed through the eleventh month-end and 0.167% of Net Asset Value per unit redeemed through the twelfth month end. For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, Campbell & Company received redemption fees of $9,235 and $11,138, respectively.
Note 10. TRADING ACTIVITIES AND RELATED RISKS
The Trust engages in the speculative trading of U.S. and foreign futures contracts and forward currency contracts (collectively, "derivatives"). Specifically, the Trust trades a portfolio focused on financial futures, which are instruments designed to hedge or speculate on changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates or stock index values, as well as metals, energy and agriculture values. The Trust is exposed to both market risk, the risk arising from changes in the fair value of the contracts, and credit risk, the risk of failure by another party to perform according to the terms of a contract.
Market Risk
For derivatives, risks arise from changes in the fair value of the contracts. Market movements result in frequent changes in the fair value of the Trust's open positions and, consequently, in its earnings and cash flow. The Trust's market risk is influenced by a wide variety of factors, including the level and volatility of exchange rates, interest rates, equity price levels, the fair value of financial instruments and contracts, the diversification effects among the Trust's open positions and the liquidity of the markets in which it trades. Theoretically, the Trust is exposed to a market risk equal to the notional contract value of futures and forward currency contracts purchased and unlimited liability on such contracts sold short. See Note 1. C. for an explanation of how the Trust determines its valuation for derivatives as well as the netting of derivatives.
The Trust adopted the provisions of ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, ("ASC 815"). ASC 815 provides enhanced disclosures about how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments are accounted for, and how derivative instruments affect an entity's financial position, financial performance and cash flows.
The following tables summarize quantitative information required by ASC 815.
The fair value of the Trust's derivatives by instrument type, as well as the location of those instruments on the Statements of Financial Condition, as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 is as follows:
Type of Instrument * | | Statements of Financial Condition Location | | Asset Derivatives at June 30, 2013 Fair Value | | | Liability Derivatives at June 30, 2013 Fair Value | | | Net | |
Agriculture Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | $ | 3,177,207 | | | $ | (821,550 | ) | | $ | 2,355,657 | |
Energy Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | | 410,590 | | | | (298,460 | ) | | | 112,130 | |
Metal Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | | 13,313,890 | | | | (3,554,657 | ) | | | 9,759,233 | |
Stock Indices Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | | 1,790,132 | | | | (1,705,384 | ) | | | 84,748 | |
Short-Term Interest Rate Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | | 886,678 | | | | (679,336 | ) | | | 207,342 | |
Long-Term Interest Rate Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | | 996,713 | | | | (1,623,129 | ) | | | (626,416 | ) |
Forward Currency Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open forward currency contracts | | | 35,500,311 | | | | (41,269,409 | ) | | | (5,769,098 | ) |
Totals | | | | $ | 56,075,521 | | | $ | (49,951,925 | ) | | $ | 6,123,596 | |
* Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815 | |
Type of Instrument * | | Statements of Financial Condition Location | | Asset Derivatives at December 31, 2012 Fair Value | | | Liability Derivatives at December 31, 2012 Fair Value | | | Net | |
Agriculture Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | $ | 1,288,205 | | | $ | (715,896 | ) | | $ | 572,309 | |
Energy Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | | 479,204 | | | | (527,163 | ) | | | (47,959 | ) |
Metal Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | | 1,886,071 | | | | (1,313,455 | ) | | | 572,616 | |
Stock Indices Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | | 3,434,401 | | | | (1,698,271 | ) | | | 1,736,130 | |
Short-Term Interest Rate Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | | 265,115 | | | | (388,365 | ) | | | (123,250 | ) |
Long-Term Interest Rate Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open futures contracts | | | 1,529,791 | | | | (924,379 | ) | | | 605,412 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | Net unrealized gain (loss) on open forward currency contracts | | | 28,622,152 | | | | (19,545,666 | ) | | | 9,076,486 | |
Totals | | | | $ | 37,504,939 | | | $ | (25,113,195 | ) | | $ | 12,391,744 | |
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* Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
The trading gains and losses of the Trust's derivatives by instrument type, as well as the location of those gains and losses on the Statements of Operations, for the periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
Type of Instrument | | Trading Gains (Losses) for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 | | | Trading Gains (Losses) for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 | |
Agriculture Contracts | | $ | 5,946 | | | $ | 1,981,907 | |
Energy Contracts | | | (1,774,082 | ) | | | (10,831,592 | ) |
Metal Contracts | | | 34,351,273 | | | | 2,926,319 | |
Stock Indices Contracts | | | 2,219,375 | | | | (13,766,060 | ) |
Short-Term Interest Rate Contracts | | | (2,373,625 | ) | | | 3,582,636 | |
Long Term Interest Rate Contracts | | | (1,763,449 | ) | | | 28,063,474 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | (680,248 | ) | | | (6,565,324 | ) |
Total | | $ | 29,985,190 | | | $ | 5,391,360 | |
Type of Instrument | | Trading Gains (Losses) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | | | Trading Gains (Losses) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 | |
Agriculture Contracts | | $ | 1,063,510 | | | $ | 4,739,352 | |
Energy Contracts | | | (5,484,189 | ) | | | 4,300,838 | |
Metal Contracts | | | 42,345,309 | | | | (2,414,710 | ) |
Stock Indices Contracts | | | 20,135,253 | | | | (160,723 | ) |
Short-Term Interest Rate Contracts | | | (9,010,094 | ) | | | 4,843,429 | |
Long Term Interest Rate Contracts | | | (6,538,499 | ) | | | 14,174,549 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 16,945,242 | | | | (5,325,132 | ) |
Total | | $ | 59,456,532 | | | $ | 20,157,603 | |
Line Item in the Statements of Operations | | Trading Gains (Losses) for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 | | | Trading Gains (Losses) for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 | |
Futures trading gains (losses): | | | | | | |
Realized** | | $ | 31,481,794 | | | $ | 21,961,851 | |
Change in unrealized | | | (816,356 | ) | | | (10,005,167 | ) |
Forward currency trading gains (losses): | | | | | | | | |
Realized | | | 2,610,906 | | | | (805,054 | ) |
Change in unrealized | | | (3,291,154 | ) | | | (5,760,270 | ) |
Total | | $ | 29,985,190 | | | $ | 5,391,360 | |
Line Item in the Statements of Operations | | Trading Gains (Losses) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | | | Trading Gains (Losses) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 | |
Futures trading gains (losses): | | | | | | |
Realized** | | $ | 33,933,854 | | | $ | 36,781,902 | |
Change in unrealized | | | 8,577,436 | | | | (11,299,167 | ) |
Forward currency trading gains (losses): | | | | | | | | |
Realized | | | 31,790,826 | | | | 9,734,014 | |
Change in unrealized | | | (14,845,584 | ) | | | (15,059,146 | ) |
Total | | $ | 59,456,532 | | | $ | 20,157,603 | |
**Amounts differ from the amounts on the Statements of Operations as the amounts above do not include gains and losses on foreign currency cash balances at the futures broker.
For the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the monthly average of futures contracts bought and sold was approximately 79,400 and 34,000, respectively, and the monthly average of notional value of forward currency contracts was $3,802,000,000 and $2,019,700,000 respectively.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the monthly average of futures contracts bought and sold was approximately 75,400 and 34,400, respectively, and the monthly average of notional value of forward currency contracts was $3,969,800,000 and $1,755,300,000 respectively.
Open contracts generally mature within twelve months; as of June 30, 2013, the latest maturity date for open futures contracts is September 2014 and the latest maturity date for open forward currency contracts is September 2013. However, the Trust intends to close all futures and foreign currency contracts prior to maturity.
Credit Risk
The Trust trades futures contracts on exchanges that require margin deposits with the futures broker. Additional deposits may be necessary for any loss on contract value. The Commodity Exchange Act requires a futures broker to segregate all customer transactions and assets from such futures broker's proprietary activities. A customer's cash and other property (for example, U.S. Treasury Bills) deposited with a futures broker are considered commingled with all other customer funds subject to the futures broker's segregation requirements. In the event of a futures broker's insolvency, recovery may be limited to a pro rata share of segregated funds available. It is possible that the recovered amount could be less than total cash and other property deposited.
The Trust trades forward currency contracts in unregulated markets between principals and assumes the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. Accordingly, the risks associated with forward currency contracts are generally greater than those associated with exchange traded contracts because of the greater risk of counterparty default. Additionally, the trading of forward currency contracts typically involves delayed cash settlement.
THE CAMPBELL FUND TRUST
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
The Trust has entered into a International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement (“ISDA Agreement”) with RBS. Under the terms of the ISDA agreement, upon the designation of an Event of Default, as defined in the ISDA Agreement, the non-defaulting party may set-off any sum or obligation owed by the defaulting party to the non-defaulting party against any sum or obligation owed by the non-defaulting party to the defaulting party. If any sum or obligation is unascertained, the non-defaulting party may in good faith estimate that sum or obligation and set-off in respect to that estimate, accounting to the other party when such sum or obligation is ascertained.
Under the terms of each of the master netting agreement with UBS Securities, upon occurrence of a default by the Trust, as defined in respective account documents, UBS Securities has the right to close out any or all open contracts held in the Trust’s account; sell any or all of the securities held; and borrow or buy any securities, contracts or other property for the Trust’s account. The Trust would be liable for any deficiency in its account resulting from such transactions.
The amount of required margin and good faith deposits with the futures broker and interbank market makers usually range from 10% to 30% of Net Asset Value. The fair value of securities held to satisfy such requirements at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $111,548,843 and $86,993,896, respectively, which equals 18% and 19% of Net Asset Value, respectively. The cash deposited with interbank market makers at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $57,490 and $53,710, respectively, which equals 0% and 0% of Net Asset Value, respectively. These amounts are included in cash. There was no restricted cash at June 30, 2013 or December 31, 2012.
Introduction
The Campbell Fund Trust (the “Trust”) is a business trust organized on January 2, 1996 under the Delaware Business Trust Act, which was replaced by the Delaware Statutory Trust Act as of September 1, 2002. The Trust is a successor to the Campbell Fund Limited Partnership (formerly known as the Commodity Trend Fund) which began trading operations in January 1972. The Trust currently trades in the U.S. and international futures and forward markets under the sole direction of Campbell & Company, Inc., the managing operator of the Trust. Specifically, the Trust trades in a diverse array of global assets, including global interest rates, stock indices, currencies and commodities. The Trust is an actively managed account with speculative trading profits as its objective.
Effective August 31, 2008, the Trust began offering Series A, Series B, and Series W units. The units in the Trust prior to that date became Series B units. Series B units are only available for additional investment by existing holders of Series B units.
As of June 30, 2013, the aggregate capitalization of the Trust was $605,359,410 with Series A, Series B and Series W comprising $370,891,298; $188,256,842 and $46,211,270, respectively, of the total. The Net Asset Value per Unit was $2,713.65 for Series A, $2,819.06 for Series B, and $2,863.96 for Series W.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Management believes that the estimates utilized in preparing the financial statements are reasonable and prudent; however, actual results could differ from those estimates. The Trust’s significant accounting policies are described in detail in Note 1 of the Financial Statements.
The Trust records all investments at fair value in its financial statements, with changes in fair value reported as a component of change in unrealized trading gain (loss) in the Statements of Operations. Generally, fair values are based on market prices; however, in certain circumstances, estimates are involved in determining fair value in the absence of an active market closing price (i.e. forward contracts which are traded in the inter-bank market).
Capital Resources
The Trust will raise additional capital only through the sale of Units offered pursuant to the continuing offering, and does not intend to raise any capital through borrowing. Due to the nature of the Trust’s business, it will make no capital expenditures and will have no capital assets which are not operating capital or assets.
The Trust maintains 40-80% of its net asset value in cash, cash equivalents or other liquid positions in its cash management program over and above the amount that is needed to post as collateral for trading. These funds are available to meet redemptions each month. After redemptions and additions are taken into account each month, the trade levels of the Trust are adjusted and positions in the instruments the Trust trades are added or liquidated on a pro-rata basis to meet those increases or decreases in trade levels.
Liquidity
Most United States futures exchanges limit fluctuations in futures contracts prices during a single day by regulations referred to as “daily price fluctuation limits” or “daily limits.” During a single trading day, no trades may be executed at prices beyond the daily limit. Once the price of a futures contract has reached the daily limit for that day, positions in that contract can neither be taken nor liquidated. Futures prices have occasionally moved to the daily limit for several consecutive days with little or no trading. Similar occurrences could prevent the Trust from promptly liquidating unfavorable positions and subject the Trust to substantial losses which could exceed the margin initially committed to such trades. In addition, even if futures prices have not moved the daily limit, the Trust may not be able to execute futures trades at favorable prices, if little trading in such contracts is taking place. Other than these limitations on liquidity, which are inherent in the Trust’s futures trading operations, the Trust’s assets are expected to be highly liquid.
The entire offering proceeds, without deductions, will be credited to the Trust’s bank, custodial and/or cash management accounts. The Trust meets margin requirements for its trading activities by depositing cash and U.S. government securities with the futures broker and the over-the-counter counterparties. This does not reduce the risk of loss from trading activities. The Trust receives all interest earned on its assets. No other person shall receive any interest or other economic benefits from the deposit of Trust assets.
Approximately 10% to 30% of the Trust’s net assets normally are committed as required margin for futures contracts and held by the futures broker, although the amount committed may vary significantly. Such assets are maintained in the form of cash or U.S. Treasury Bills in segregated accounts with the futures broker pursuant to the Commodity Exchange Act and regulations there under. Approximately 10% to 30% of the Trust’s assets are deposited with over-the-counter counterparties in order to initiate and maintain forward contracts. Such assets are not held in segregation or otherwise regulated under the Commodity Exchange Act, unless such over-the-counter counterparty is registered as a futures commission merchant. These assets are held either in U.S. government securities or short-term time deposits with U.S.-regulated bank affiliates of the over-the-counter counterparties.
The managing operator deposits the majority of those assets of the Trust that are not required to be deposited as margin with the futures broker and over-the-counter counterparty in a custodial account with Northern Trust Company. The assets deposited in the custodial account with Northern Trust Company are segregated. The custodial account constitutes approximately 40% to 80% of the Trust’s assets and is invested directly by Horizon Cash Management LLC (“Horizon”). Horizon is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Horizon does not guarantee any interest or profits will accrue on the Trust’s assets in the custodial account. Horizon will invest according to agreed upon investment guidelines that are modeled after those investments allowed by the futures broker as defined under The Commodity Exchange Act, Title 17, Part 1, § 1.25 Investment of customer funds. Investments can include, but are not limited to, (i) U.S. Government Securities, Government Agency Securities, Municipal Securities, banker acceptances and certificates of deposits; (ii) commercial paper; and (iii) corporate debt.
The Trust occasionally receives margin calls (requests to post more collateral) from its futures broker or over-the-counter counterparties, which are met by moving the required portion of the assets held in the custody account at Northern Trust to the margin accounts. In the past three years, the Trust has not needed to liquidate any position as a result of a margin call.
The Trust’s assets are not and will not be, directly or indirectly, commingled with the property of any other person in violation of law or invested in or loaned to Campbell & Company or any affiliated entities.
Off-Balance Sheet Risk
The term “off-balance sheet risk” refers to an unrecorded potential liability that, even though it does not appear on the balance sheet, may result in future obligation or loss. The Trust trades in futures and forward contracts and is therefore a party to financial instruments with elements of off-balance sheet market and credit risk. In entering into these contracts there exists a risk to the Trust, market risk, that such contracts may be significantly influenced by market conditions, such as interest rate volatility, resulting in such contracts being less valuable. If the markets should move against all of the futures interests positions of the Trust at the same time, and if the Trust’s trading advisor was unable to offset futures interests positions of the Trust, the Trust could lose all of its assets and the Unitholders would realize a 100% loss. Campbell & Company, Inc., the managing operator (who also acts as trading advisor), minimizes market risk through real-time monitoring of open positions, diversification of the portfolio and maintenance of a margin-to-equity ratio that rarely exceeds 30% however, these precautions may not be effective in limiting the risk of loss.
In addition to market risk, in entering into futures and forward contracts there is a credit risk that a counterparty will not be able to meet its obligations to the Trust. The counterparty for futures contracts traded in the United States and on most foreign exchanges is the clearinghouse associated with such exchange. In general, clearinghouses are backed by the corporate members of the clearinghouse who are required to share any financial burden resulting from the non-performance by one of their members and, as such, should significantly reduce this credit risk. In cases where the clearinghouse is not backed by the clearing members, like some foreign exchanges, it is normally backed by a consortium of banks or other financial institutions.
In the case of forward contracts, which are traded on the interbank market rather than on exchanges, the counterparty is generally a single bank or other financial institution, rather than a group of financial institutions; thus there may be a greater counterparty credit risk. Campbell & Company trades for the Trust only with those counterparties which it believes to be creditworthy. All positions of the Trust are valued each day on a mark-to-market basis. There can be no assurance that any clearing member, clearinghouse or other counterparty will be able to meet its obligations to the Trust.
Disclosures About Certain Trading Activities that Include Non-Exchange Traded Contracts Accounted for at Fair Value
The Trust invests in futures and forward currency contracts. The market value of futures (exchange-traded) contracts is determined by the various futures exchanges, and reflects the settlement price for each contract as of the close of the last business day of the reporting period. The market value of swap and forward (non-exchange traded) contracts is extrapolated on a forward basis from the spot prices quoted as of 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) of the last business day of the reporting period or based on the market value of its exchange-traded equivalent.
Results of Operations
The returns for Series A for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were 9.33% and 2.94%. The returns for Series B for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were 10.64% and 3.20%, respectively. The returns for Series W for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were 9.77% and 3.73%, respectively.
2013 (For the Six Months Ending June 30)
Of the 2013 year-to-date increase of 9.33% for Series A, approximately 12.97% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 0.16% was due to investment income, offset by approximately (3.80)% due to brokerage fees, management fees, performance fees, operating costs and offering costs borne by Series A.
Of the 2013 year-to-date increase of 10.64% for Series B, approximately 12.97% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 0.18% was due to investment income, offset by approximately (2.51)% due to brokerage fees, management fees and operating costs borne by Series B.
Of the 2013 year-to-date increase of 9.77% for Series W, approximately 12.97% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 0.16% was due to investment income, offset by approximately (3.36)% due to brokerage fees, management fees, service fees, performance fees, operating costs and offering costs borne by Series W.
During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Trust accrued management fees in the amount of $9,981,370 and paid management fees in the amount of $9,507,183. Performance fees were accrued in the amount of $3,034,349 and paid in the amount of $49,548.
An analysis of the 12.97% gross trading gains for the Trust for the six months ended June 30, 2013 by sector is as follows:
Sector | | % Gain (Loss) | |
Commodities | | | 7.28 | % |
Currencies | | | 3.92 | |
Interest Rates | | | (3.06 | ) |
Stock Indices | | | 4.82 | |
| | | 12.97 | % |
2013 began on a positive note, as the Trust posted solid gains. Equity Indices and Foreign Exchange sectors responded to improved economic outlooks in the U.S. and Europe and to the promise of aggressive fiscal and monetary policy in Asia. Commodities were flat on the month, and the Interest Rates sector was the only significant detractor from performance. The Trust lost on a net-long position in global long-term rates as the sector moved lower on the same macroeconomic drivers that pushed equity markets higher and a general rotation out of bonds and into stocks. From a strategy perspective, longer-term trend following models were the most profitable strategies in January, with other complimentary strategies providing additional returns. Long global equity positions primarily from European and Asian holdings recorded the majority of gains. Positive data points out of Europe included the softening of tough “Basel III” regulations, a larger-than-expected repayment by banks of LTRO funds to the ECB, Spanish and Italian bond auctions bringing the lowest yields in months, and German ZEW surveys of sentiment that were much more optimistic. In Asia, the new Japanese government used every possible opportunity to push for a weakening of the Japanese Yen and a 2% inflation target to end decades of deflation. Exporters rallied as the Yen weakened throughout the month. The Trust’s short Japanese Yen position was the most profitable trade in the portfolio during January. Losses in Interest Rates were not enough to offset gains as the sector exhibited a generally negative correlation to equities, hurting the Trust’s long position.
The Trust, which consists of both trend following and non-trend following strategies, profited in February. The majority of gains came from the foreign exchange sector, while losses in equity index trading offset some of these gains. Interest rates and commodities had little impact on performance. Foreign exchange was the most profitable sector, contributing well over 1% to the Trust. In the U.K., the British Pound (GBP) was down over 4% in February as weak economic fundamentals led Moody’s to downgrade the U.K.’s Aaa sovereign debt rating to Aa1. The Trust made over 1% in GBP on a short position against the U.S. Dollar. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) also declined over 3% in February on global risk-off positioning and developments indicating a slowing Canadian economy. This led to additional gains on a short position against the currency. These gains were partially offset by losses from trading in equity indices where long positioning in European indices was unprofitable. Political uncertainty in the region, threatening a smooth recovery, caused downward moves in several major indices and reversed recent upward trends. Trading in North American indices was relatively flat for trend following strategies and losses in the region were driven by faster, non-trend following strategies getting caught in volatile market action. Trading in both interest rates and commodities was relatively flat in February. Renewed concerns over European sovereign debt and the impending U.S. sequester drove interest rate markets, producing small gains for the Trust. In commodities, gains in metals were offset by losses in energies, driven by the same macroeconomic factors that impacted the interest rates sector.
The Trust’s strategies profited in three of four major sectors traded in March, with the majority of gains coming from commodities. Major economic drivers included Chinese and Japanese political developments, positive economic data in the U.S., and the bank bailout situation in Cyprus. Trend following strategies contributed over 2% to the Trust, while other non-trend strategies detracted from performance. Gains in commodities were led by short positions in copper and aluminum as these industrial metals fell sharply during the month. Copper was pressured by new property tightening measures in China aimed at reining in overheated housing markets. Aluminum fell on reports that production climbed 2.4% in February. Soft commodities and energies also added to profits as supply and weather data moved markets in the direction of the Trust’s positions. Equity indices, specifically long positioning in the United States and Japan, also added to monthly gains. A sharp uptick in U.S. non-farm payrolls and a downtick in the unemployment rate, followed by data indicating a steadily improving U.S. housing market helped push index levels higher. Japanese stocks rose for a seventh straight month, gaining over 7%, as Prime Minister Abe’s efforts to end deflation began with his appointment of Haruhiko Kuroda to lead the Bank of Japan (BOJ). Positioning in foreign exchange contributed small gains to the Trust. The most profitable trade continues to be short Japanese Yen, with the new BOJ Governor stating he will do “whatever it takes” to achieve his goal of a 2% inflation target within two years.
The Trust gained in both trend following and non-trend following strategies in April, with gains coming from all sectors traded. Major moves in metals and long-dated interest rate markets led gains, each adding over 3% to the Trust. Slow global growth, disappointing economic data, low or stable inflation rates, and continued quantitative easing pushed rates lower and equity markets higher across major markets, extending or establishing trends and other alpha opportunities. Commodity markets recorded the best gains for the Trust, led by precious metals, base metals, and energies. Short positioning in precious metals benefitted from a sharp decline in prices. The weakness in gold can be attributed to several factors including low or falling inflation readings, concern that European central banks will sell gold reserves to help fund bail-out costs, outflows from related exchange traded products, and signs of slower global economic growth, especially in China. The Trust began April short precious metals, posting the majority of gains on April 12 & 15 when the sector significantly declined, at which point the Trust began to take profits and reduce its positions. Long positions on long-dated interest rate markets in the U.S., Canada, and Australia were also profitable during April. Disappointing economic data, stable inflation, falling commodity prices, and dovish stimulus policy in Canada pushed fixed income prices higher. This particularly impacted the long-dated rate contracts, as they are more sensitive to the interest rate movements than the short-dated rates. Stock index positions added further gains during the month, with long positioning in Japan, Australia, and the U.S. leading the way. Japanese and Australian markets moved higher on continued central bank easing while U.S. markets bounced around throughout the month but finished higher, hitting record highs in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. The foreign exchange sector added small gains during the month. Trend-following strategies lost money in the sector, but non-trend strategies more than offset those losses. By market, the Japanese Yen and New Zealand Dollar versus the U.S. Dollar were the most profitable trades in April.
The Trust's gross trading was basically flat in May. Gains in stock indices, foreign exchange, and commodity holdings were offset by losses in fixed income positions. Both trend and non-trend strategies showed gains in long equity index positions. The gains were concentrated in European and US holdings. In Europe, gains were led by the UK where manufacturing and business confidence data strengthened. In the US, stocks rose after employment-related data showed signs of improvement and consumer confidence measures were also better than expected. Foreign exchange gains came primarily from long US dollar positions against the South African rand, the British pound, and the Canadian dollar. The US dollar strengthened against all major currencies amid better economic data and signs that the US Federal Reserve may soon begin to taper its quantitative easing (QE) measures. Commodity holdings added small additional gains to the Trust. Gains were found in short precious metal positions as both gold and silver declined on concerns over QE tapering and weak physical demand out of Asia. Grain positions, namely long soybean positioning, benefitted from strong Chinese export sales and US supply concerns. Unfortunately, these gains were mostly offset by losses from industrial metal and energy positions. Short positions in industrial metals, namely copper and aluminum, moved against the Trust as prices rose due to signs of tightening supply and amid short covering. Long positioning in natural gas was the biggest loser in energy holdings as prices fell sharply when seasonal demand waned and inventories rose more than expected. Overall monthly gains were offset by losses in long fixed income positions within Europe, the US, Japan, and Canada, primarily from the long-dated holdings within the trend-following strategies. Global fixed income prices fell sharply during the month for the same reasons the US dollar strengthened - mainly over concern that US QE measures would begin to wind down in the near future amid strengthening economic data which could cause interest rates to rise.
The Trust had a net loss in June. Declines in stock indices and foreign exchange were only partially offset by gains from commodities and fixed income. The primary focus of global markets in June revolved around the fear that the US Federal Reserve was beginning to signal that their aggressive QE measures were going to be reduced or “tapered” amid stronger US economic trends. World markets have enjoyed the benefits of the unprecedented liquidity that the US central bank has pumped into the banking system over the past five years, however the announcement by Fed Chairman Bernanke on June 19th that QE tapering could begin as soon as year-end roiled global markets. Trend strategies showed their largest losses in long equity index positions. The losses were spread across all global equity markets as they sold off on the concern that US QE tapering could be expected in the near future. Non-trend strategies showed gains in foreign exchange positioning, but the trend-following models produced losses that more than offset any gains. The trend strategies showed the greatest losses on the Japanese yen and the British pound as both showed sharp trend reversals post Bernanke’s tapering comments mid-month. Trend-following strategies delivered gains in commodities, especially within short industrial metals and precious metals positioning. Concerns over a Chinese credit crunch plus fear over the potential impact from QE tapering pushed both types of metals lower. Gains were somewhat offset by losses from energy positions which generally saw sharp mid-month trend reversals due to the strengthening US dollar amid fears that monetary accommodation would begin to be withdrawn. Both non-trend and trend strategies showed gains in short positioning on fixed income instruments. Global fixed income markets sold off sharply on fears over QE tapering. The faster reacting non-trend models quickly built short positions and benefitted from the extended declines.
2012 (For the Six Months Ending June 30)
Of the 2012 year-to-date increase of 2.94% for Series A, approximately 5.32% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 0.20% was due to investment income, offset by approximately (2.58)% due to brokerage fees, management fees, operating costs and offering costs borne by Series A.
Of the 2012 year-to-date increase of 3.20% for Series B, approximately 5.32% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 0.21% was due to investment income, offset by approximately (2.33)% due to brokerage fees, management fees and operating costs borne by Series B.
Of the 2012 year-to-date increase of 3.73% for Series W, approximately 5.32% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 0.21% was due to investment income, offset by approximately (1.80)% due to brokerage fees, management fees,service fees, performance fees, operating costs and offering costs borne by Series W.
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Trust accrued management fees in the amount of $7,721,398 and paid management fees in the amount of $7,629,287. Performance fees were accrued in the amount of $8,874 and paid in the amount of $8,874.
An analysis of the 5.32% gross trading gains for the Trust for the six months ended June 30, 2012 by sector is as follows:
Sector | | % Gain (Loss) | |
Commodities | | | 1.71 | % |
Currencies | | | (1.23 | ) |
Interest Rates | | | 4.77 | |
Stock Indices | | | 0.07 | |
| | | 5.32 | % |
2012 began on a positive note, providing much needed relief to market participants across most sectors. Improving global economic data, progress with the European sovereign debt crisis, and continued central bank support drove prices higher in many markets, with the notable exception of the U.S. Dollar. The Trust's models were well positioned for these moves, recording gains in all four sectors with fixed income and stock index futures leading the way. Rising global bond prices in the U.S., Europe and Japan drove returns; the interest rates sector gained over 1% for the Trust as yields continued to drop on further monetary easing. Long positions in U.S. and European equity indices were the major source of return in the stock index sector, adding approximately 1% to the Trust, as prices moved higher on positive global manufacturing data, improving sentiment in Europe, and the Fed’s pledge to keep interest rates low until 2014. The commodity sector traded flat recording gains on the Trust’s short position in natural gas offset by losses in industrial metals. The foreign exchange sector was profitable, driven by long positions in the commodity linked currencies of Australia and New Zealand.
February continued to exhibit a sense of global optimism that began 2012. Positive data in global economies and Central Bank support in China, Europe and Japan pushed equity prices and many commodities higher. Fixed income prices and the U.S. Dollar against the G10 currencies, with the notable exception of the Japanese Yen, fell as investors moved towards risk assets. The Trust profited in three of the four major sectors traded, experiencing losses in fixed income, with commodities, equity indices and foreign exchange driving gains. Rising petroleum prices were a major contributor to the Trust’s performance as tensions with Iran, stronger U.S. economic data, and a tightening global supply environment led to the rally in prices, adding almost 2% to the portfolio. Additional gains were recorded in equity indices from a net long position in stock index futures as the upward trend continued. Equity market gains were driven by continued improvement in manufacturing, employment and housing data, as well as friendly Central Bank policies and the approval of the second Greek bailout package. Other gains stemmed from currency trading, where the Japanese Yen was the major contributor. The Trust’s models quickly reacted to a changing trend in the Yen, a result of Japan’s trade balance ending 2011 in deficit territory for the first time in 30 years, and profited on the 6.5% loss in the currency’s value against the Dollar. A portion of these gains were offset by losses experienced in the fixed income sector as investors rotated out of the safety of government debt.
March ended an overall profitable first quarter of 2012 with a pullback in performance. The majority of losses stemmed from a mid-month reversal of the longstanding upward trend in fixed income prices. Additional losses in foreign exchange trading were more than offset by gains in the commodities and equity indices sectors. The diversity of markets held in the Trust helped to mitigate losses as the fixed income sector experienced particularly high volatility. Better-than-expected economic data and the U.S. FOMC raising their assessment of the U.S. economy reduced the market’s expectation of additional Fed support and caused a move away from safe haven assets. Fixed income prices tumbled across the curve and the Trust’s long position in the sector suffered. Concerns over demand for commodities also caused losses for the Trust as signs of a slowing economy in China caused the depreciation of the commodity-linked currencies of Australia and New Zealand. Gains in equity indices and energies offset some losses as the Fed reaffirmed its easy-money policy, sending stocks higher, and the existing upward trend in oil and downward trend in natural gas extended.
A profitable April began the second quarter of 2012 with gains coming from the fixed income sector. The other three sectors, commodities, foreign exchange, and stock indices, detracted from the Trust’s performance. Markets continue to exhibit high volatility and a high sensitivity to headlines in the news, creating both challenges and opportunities for participants. Softer economic data, increased expectations of action from central banks, and continued uncertainty in Europe pushed fixed income markets higher in April, leading gains in the Trust’s portfolio. A portion of these gains were offset by losses experienced in the equity markets from long positions in global stock index futures. Additional losses were recorded in the commodity markets from the Trust’s long positions in the energy markets as petroleum prices consolidated through the month of April with gasoline underperforming the complex. The price action in energies revealed a pause in the geopolitical fears that have gripped the markets for much of the year as well as a pause in the excitement over the better than expected economic performance in the US through Q1. Losses were also experienced in the foreign exchange markets from the Trust’s short positions in the Japanese Yen. The value of the Yen strengthened by almost 3% as the Bank of Japan, who was under pressure to deliver more easing at the end of the month, and broadly disappointed the markets.
The Trust’s strategies recorded gains in three of four sectors traded in May. Continued problems in Europe and signs of a slowing global economy helped push safe haven asset prices higher and caused risk assets to fall. The fixed income, foreign exchange, and commodity sectors were profitable for the Trust while the equity indices sector detracted from performance. The primary source of returns in May came from the fixed income sector. Weaker economic numbers and persisting uncertainty across the euro zone drove many fixed income yields to record lows, negative in some cases, and benefited the Trust’s long position in global government bond futures. Increased safe haven demand produced additional gains in the foreign exchange sector from the Trust’s long positions in the U.S. Dollar, particularly vs. the Euro currency. The U.S. Dollar reached its highest level since September 2010 with the Dollar Index (DXY) up over 5% on the month. Ongoing efforts by the Bank of Japan and the Swiss National Bank to limit their currency’s strength helped bolster the appeal of the Dollar. Smaller gains were recorded in the commodity markets from the Trust’s short positions in cotton as the soft commodity sold-off all month and ended the month down 21.5% on increasing global supply and falling demand in China. Additional gains in the commodity markets came from short positions in base and precious metals. A portion of these gains were offset by losses in the equity markets from positions in U.S. and global stock index futures as the markets sold off aggressively on the back of concerns about a possible Greek exit from the European Union, Spain’s struggle to recapitalize its’ banks, and softer global economic data.
The Trust experienced losses in all sectors during the month of June, ending the quarter relatively flat on a gross basis. Global market moves caused by unexpected policy responses from the E.U. summit on the final day of the month reversed gains in profitable sectors and exacerbated losses in unprofitable sectors. Foreign exchange markets led losses in June from a long position in the U.S. Dollar, particularly against the Euro. The Euro rallied into month-end on market optimism from the E.U. summit after European leaders agreed to recapitalize banks directly from the bailout Trust and to remove ESM seniority for Spain. These developments, combined with the formation of a government in Greece, caused a decline in safe haven asset prices and recorded losses in the Trust’s long global government bond and short European stock index positions. In the commodity markets, natural gas prices increased on warmer-than-normal weather, low storage injection numbers from the EIA, and a tropical storm in the Gulf, leading to losses from the Trust’s short position. The rally in coffee prices on supply concerns out of Brazil also led to losses from the Trust’s short position in the soft commodity.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Introduction
Past Results Not Necessarily Indicative of Future Performance
The Trust is a speculative commodity pool. The market sensitive instruments held by it are acquired for speculative trading purposes, and all or a substantial amount of the Trust’s assets are subject to the risk of trading loss. Unlike an operating company, the risk of market sensitive instruments is integral, not incidental, to the Trust’s main line of business.
Market movements result in frequent changes in the fair market value of the Trust’s open positions and, consequently, in its earnings and cash flow. The Trust’s market risk is influenced by a wide variety of factors, including the level and volatility of exchange rates, interest rates, equity price levels, the market value of financial instruments and contracts, the diversification effects among the Trust’s open positions and the liquidity of the markets in which it trades.
The Trust rapidly acquires and liquidates both long and short positions in a wide range of different markets. Consequently, it is not possible to predict how a particular future market scenario will affect performance, and the Trust’s past performance is not necessarily indicative of its future results.
Standard of Materiality
Materiality as used in this section, “Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” is based on an assessment of reasonably possible market movements and the potential losses caused by such movements, taking into account the leverage, and multiplier features of the Trust’s market sensitive instruments.
Quantifying the Trust’s Trading Value at Risk
Quantitative Forward-Looking Statements
The following quantitative disclosures regarding the Trust’s market risk exposures contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor from civil liability provided for such statements by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (set forth in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). All quantitative disclosures in this section are deemed to be forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor, except for statements of historical fact (such as the dollar amount of the maintenance margin required for market risk sensitive instruments held at the end of the reporting period).
The Trust's risk exposure in the various market sectors traded is estimated in terms of Value at Risk ("VaR"). The Trust estimates VaR using a model based upon realized returns (with a confidence level of 97.5%) which involves constructing a distribution of actual daily changes in the value of a trading portfolio. The VaR model takes into account linear exposures to risks, including equity and commodity prices, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and correlation among these variables. The changes in portfolio value are based on daily percentage changes observed in key market indices or other market factors to which the portfolio is sensitive. The Trust's VaR at a one day 97.5% confidence level of the Trust's VaR corresponds to the negative change in portfolio value that, based on observed market risk factors, would have been exceeded once in 40 trading days or one day in 40. VaR typically does not represent the worst case outcome.
The Trust uses approximately one quarter of realized portfolio's returns to estimate volatility. Normal distribution assumption is then applied to the volatility to generate the return distribution. The VaR is the 2.5 percentile of this distribution.
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The VaR for a sector represents the one day downside risk for the aggregate exposures associated with this sector. The current methodology used to calculate the aggregate VaR represents the VaR of the Trust’s open positions across all market sectors, and is less than the sum of the VaRs for all such market sectors due to the diversification benefit across asset classes.
The Trust’s VaR computations are based on the risk representation of the underlying benchmark for each instrument or contract and does not distinguish between exchange and non-exchange dealer-based instruments. It is also not based on exchange and/or dealer-based maintenance margin requirements.
VaR models, including the Trust’s, are continually evolving as trading portfolios become more diverse and modeling techniques and systems capabilities improve. Please note that the VaR model is used to numerically quantify market risk for historic reporting purposes only and is not utilized by the Trust in its daily risk management activities. Please further note that VaR as described above may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities.
Because the business of the Trust is the speculative trading of futures and forwards, the composition of the Trust’s trading portfolio can change significantly over any given time period, or even within a single trading day, which could positively or negatively materially impact market risk as measured by VaR.
The Trust’s Trading Value at Risk in Different Market Sectors
The following tables indicate the trading Value at Risk associated with the Trust’s open positions by market category as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and the trading gains/losses by market category for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012.
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| | June 30, 2013 |
Market Sector | | Value at Risk* | | Trading Gain/(Loss)** |
Commodities | | | 1.16 | % | | | 7.28 | % |
Currencies | | | 0.71 | % | | | 3.92 | % |
Interest Rates | | | 1.11 | % | | | (3.06 | )% |
Stock Indices | | | 1.10 | % | | | 4.82 | % |
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Aggregate/Total | | | 1.93 | % | | | 12.97 | % |
* | – The VaR for a sector represents the one day downside risk for the aggregate exposures associated with this sector. The aggregate VaR represents the VaR of the Trust’s open positions across all market sectors, and is less than the sum of the VaRs for all such market sectors due to the diversification benefit across asset classes. |
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** | – Represents the gross trading for the Trust for the six months ended June 30, 2013. |
Of the 2013 year-to-date increase of 9.33% for Series A, approximately 12.97% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 0.16% was due to investment income, offset by approximately (3.80)% due to brokerage fees, management fees, operating costs and offering costs borne by Series A.
Of the 2013 year-to-date increase of 10.64% for Series B, approximately 12.97% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 0.18% was due to investment income, offset by approximately (2.51)% due to brokerage fees, management fees and operating costs borne by Series B.
Of the 2013 year-to-date increase of 9.77% for Series W, approximately 12.97% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 0.16% was due to investment income, offset by approximately (3.36)% due to brokerage fees, management fees, service fees, performance fees, operating costs and offering costs borne by Series W.
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| | December 31, 2012 |
Market Sector | | Value at Risk* | | Trading Gain/(Loss)** |
Commodities | | | 0.60 | % | | | (1.61 | )% |
Currencies | | | 0.74 | % | | | 1.54 | % |
Interest Rates | | | 0.96 | % | | | 3.20 | % |
Stock Indices | | | 0.73 | % | | | 2.53 | % |
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Aggregate/Total | | | 1.33 | % | | | 5.66 | % |
* | – The VaR for a sector represents the one day downside risk for the aggregate exposures associated with this sector. The aggregate VaR represents the VaR of the Trust’s open positions across all market sectors, and is less than the sum of the VaRs for all such market sectors due to the diversification benefit across asset classes. |
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** | – Represents the gross trading for the Trust for the year ended December 31, 2012. |
Of the 2012 increase of 0.83% for Series A, approximately 5.66% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 0.43% was due to investment income, offset by approximately (5.26)% due to brokerage fees, management fees, operating costs and offering costs borne by Series A.
Of the 2012 increase of 1.35% for Series B, approximately 5.66% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 0.44% was due to investment income, offset by approximately (4.75)% due to brokerage fees, management fees and operating costs borne by Series B.
Of the 2012 increase of 1.88% for Series W, approximately 5.66% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 0.43% was due to investment income, offset by approximately (4.21)% due to brokerage fees, management fees, performance fees, operating costs and offering costs borne by Series W.
Material Limitations on Value at Risk as an Assessment of Market Risk
The following limitations of VaR as an assessment of market risk should be noted:
1) | | Past changes in market risk factors will not always result in accurate predictions of the distributions and correlations of future market movements; |
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2) | | Changes in portfolio value caused by market movements may differ from those of the VaR model; |
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3) | | VaR results reflect past trading positions while future risk depends on future positions; |
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4) | | VaR using a one day time horizon does not fully capture the market risk of positions that cannot be liquidated or hedged within one day; and |
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5) | | The historical market risk factor data for VaR estimation may provide only limited insight into losses that could be incurred under certain unusual market movements. |
VaR is not necessarily representative of historic risk nor should it be used to predict the Trust’s future financial performance or its ability to manage and monitor risk. There can be no assurance that the Trust’s actual losses on a particular day will not exceed the VaR amounts indicated or that such losses will not occur more than once in 40 trading days.
Non-Trading Risk
The Trust has non-trading market risk on its foreign cash balances not needed for margin. However, these balances (as well as the market risk they represent) are immaterial. The Trust also has non-trading market risk as a result of investing a substantial portion of its available assets in U.S. Treasury Bills held at the broker and over-the-counter counterparty. The market risk represented by these investments is minimal. Finally, the Trust has non-trading market risk on fixed income securities held as part of its cash management program. The cash managers will use their best endeavors in the management of the assets of the Trust but provide no guarantee that any profit or interest will accrue to the Trust as a result of such management.
Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Primary Trading Risk Exposures
The following qualitative disclosures regarding the Trust’s market risk exposures — except for (i) those disclosures that are statements of historical fact and (ii) the descriptions of how the Trust manages its primary market risk exposures — constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. The Trust’s primary market risk exposures as well as the strategies used and to be used by Campbell & Company for managing such exposures are subject to numerous uncertainties, contingencies and risks, any one of which could cause the actual results of the Trust’s risk controls to differ materially from the objectives of such strategies. Government interventions, defaults and expropriations, illiquid markets, the emergence of dominant fundamental factors, political upheavals, changes in historical price relationships, an influx of new market participants, increased regulation and many other factors could result in material losses as well as in material changes to the risk exposures and the risk management strategies of the Trust. There can be no assurance that the Trust’s current market exposure and/or risk management strategies will not change materially or that any such strategies will be effective in either the short- or long-term. Investors must be prepared to lose all or substantially all of their investment in the Trust.
The following represent the primary trading risk exposures of the Trust as of June 30, 2013 by market sector.
Currencies
The Trust’s currency exposure is to exchange rate fluctuations, primarily fluctuations which disrupt the historical pricing relationships between different currencies and currency pairs. These fluctuations are influenced by interest rate changes as well as political and general economic conditions. The Trust trades in a large number of currencies, including cross-rates — i.e., positions between two currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Campbell & Company does not anticipate that the risk profile of the Trust’s currency sector will change significantly in the future.
Interest Rates
Interest rate movements directly affect the price of the sovereign bond positions held by the Trust and indirectly the value of its stock index and currency positions. Interest rate movements in one country as well as relative interest rate movements between countries materially impact the Trust’s profitability. The Trust’s primary interest rate exposure is to interest rate fluctuations in the United States and the other G-7 countries. Campbell & Company anticipates that G-7 interest rates will remain the primary market exposure of the Trust for the foreseeable future. The changes in interest rates which have the most effect on the Trust are changes in long-term, as opposed to short-term rates. Changes in the interest rate environment will have the most impact on longer dated fixed income positions, at points of time throughout the year. The majority of the speculative positions held by the Trust may be held in medium to long-term fixed income positions.
Stock Indices
The Trust’s primary equity exposure is to equity price risk in the G-7 countries and several other countries or regions (Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan and the Netherlands). The stock index futures traded by the Trust are limited to futures on broadly based indices. The Trust is primarily exposed to the risk of adverse price trends or static markets in the major U.S., European and Japanese indices. Markets that trade in a narrow range could result in the Trust’s positions being “whipsawed” into numerous small losses.
Energy
The Trust’s primary energy market exposure is to natural gas, crude oil and derivative product price movements often resulting from international political developments and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the perceived outcome. Oil and gas prices can be volatile and substantial profits and losses have been and are expected to continue to be experienced in this market.
Metals
The Trust’s metals market exposure is to fluctuations in the price of aluminum, copper, gold, nickel, silver and zinc.
Agricultural
The Trust’s agricultural exposure is to fluctuations of the price of cattle, coffee, corn, cotton, hogs, soy, sugar and wheat.
Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Non-Trading Risk Exposure
The following were the primary non-trading risk exposures of the Trust as of June 30, 2013.
Foreign Currency Balances
The Trust’s primary foreign currency balances are in Australian Dollar, Yen, British Pounds and Euros. The Trust controls the non-trading risk of these balances by regularly converting these balances back into dollars (no less frequently than twice a month, and more frequently if a particular foreign currency balance becomes unusually large).
Fixed Income Securities and Short Term Investments
The Trust’s primary market exposure in instruments (other than treasury positions described in the subsequent section) held other than for trading is in its fixed income portfolio. The cash manager, Horizon, has authority to make certain investments on behalf of the Trust. All securities purchased by the cash manager on behalf of the Trust will be held in the Trust’s custody account at the custodian. The cash manager will use their best endeavors in the management of the assets of the Trust but provides no guarantee that any profit or interest will accrue to the Trust as a result of such management.
U.S. Treasury Bill Positions Held for Margin Purposes
The Trust also has market exposure in its U.S. Treasury Bill portfolio. The Trust holds U.S. Treasury Bills with maturities no longer than six months. Volatile fluctuations in prevailing interest rates could cause minimal mark-to-market losses on the Trust’s U.S. Treasury Bills, although substantially all of these short-term investments are held to maturity.
Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Means of Managing Risk Exposure
The means by which the Trust and Campbell & Company, severally, attempt to manage the risk of the Trust’s open positions is essentially the same in all market categories traded. Campbell & Company applies risk management policies to its trading which generally limit the total exposure that may be taken per “risk unit” of assets under management. In addition, Campbell & Company follows diversification guidelines (often formulated in terms of the balanced volatility between markets and correlated groups), as well as reducing position sizes dynamically in response to trading losses.
Campbell & Company manages the risk of the Trust’s non-trading instruments of Treasury Bills held for margin purposes by limiting the duration of such instruments to no more than six months. Campbell & Company manages the risk of the Trust’s fixed income securities held for cash management purposes by restricting the cash managers to investing in securities that are modeled after those investments allowed by the futures broker as defined under The Commodity Exchange Act, Title 17, Part 1, § 1.25 Investment of customer funds. Investments can include, but are not limited to, (i) U.S. Government Securities, Government Agency Securities, Municipal Securities, banker acceptances and certificates of deposits; (ii) commercial paper; and (iii) corporate debt.
General
The Trust is unaware of any (i) anticipated known demands, commitments or capital expenditures; (ii) material trends, favorable or unfavorable, in its capital resources; or (iii) trends or uncertainties that will have a material effect on operations. From time to time, certain regulatory agencies have proposed increased margin requirements on futures contracts. Because the Trust generally will use a small percentage of assets as margin, the Trust does not believe that any increase in margin requirements, as proposed, will have a material effect on the Trust’s operations.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Campbell & Company, Inc., the managing operator of the Trust, with the participation of the managing operator’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) with respect to the Trust as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based on their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in the managing operator’s internal control over financial reporting applicable to the Trust identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting applicable to the Trust.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
None
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
None
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable
Item 5. Other Information.
None
Item 6. Exhibits.