UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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þ | | Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period endedMarch 31, 2007
or
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o | | Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File number:0-33311
CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Delaware | | 52-1823554 |
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(State of Organization) | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
Court Towers Building
210 West Pennsylvania Avenue,
Baltimore, Maryland 21204
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(410) 296-3301
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yesþ Noo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerate filero Accelerated filero Non-accelerated filerþ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yesþ Noo
Total number of Pages:28
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION | | | | |
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Item 1. Financial Statements | | | | |
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Statements of Financial Condition as of March 31, 2007 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2006 | | | 3 | |
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Condensed Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2007 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2006 | | | 4-5 | |
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Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited) | | | 6 | |
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Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited) | | | 7 | |
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Statements of Changes in Unitholders’ Capital (Net Asset Value) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (Unaudited) | | | 8 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) | | | 9-15 | |
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | | | 16-20 | |
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk | | | 20-26 | |
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures | | | 26 | |
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION | | | 27 | |
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K | | | 27 | |
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SIGNATURES | | | | |
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CERTIFICATIONS | | | | |
CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
March 31, 2007 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2006
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| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Equity in broker trading accounts | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 2,807,228 | | | $ | 3,198,569 | |
United States government securities | | | 30,855,953 | | | | 30,062,122 | |
Net unrealized gain on open futures contracts | | | 213,721 | | | | 1,082,948 | |
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Total equity in broker trading accounts | | | 33,876,902 | | | | 34,343,639 | |
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Cash | | | 1,685,735 | | | | 2,904,481 | |
Options purchased, at fair value (premium paid $37,655 and $29,775) | | | 35,127 | | | | 35,454 | |
United States government securities | | | 4,484,562 | | | | 4,485,165 | |
Net unrealized gain on open forward currency contracts | | | 248,746 | | | | 1,416,954 | |
Interest receivable | | | 20,260 | | | | 20,552 | |
Subscriptions receivable | | | 266,973 | | | | 412,864 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 40,618,305 | | | $ | 43,619,109 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 62,281 | | | $ | 67,122 | |
Brokerage fee | | | 44,249 | | | | 50,122 | |
Options written, at fair value (premiums received $21,636 and $17,336) | | | 16,947 | | | | 16,186 | |
Accrued commissions and other trading fees on open contracts | | | 10,405 | | | | 14,948 | |
Offering costs payable | | | 13,973 | | | | 15,828 | |
Redemptions payable | | | 424,171 | | | | 583,188 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 572,026 | | | | 747,394 | |
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UNITHOLDERS’ CAPITAL (Net Asset Value) | | | | | | | | |
Managing Operator – 1,413.580 units outstanding at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 | | | 2,416,953 | | | | 2,566,397 | |
Other Unitholders – 22,007.841 and 22,200.336 units outstanding at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 | | | 37,629,326 | | | | 40,305,318 | |
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Total unitholders’ capital (Net Asset Value) | | | 40,046,279 | | | | 42,871,715 | |
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Total liabilities and unitholders’ capital (Net Asset Value) | | $ | 40,618,305 | | | $ | 43,619,109 | |
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See accompanying notes.
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CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
March 31, 2007
(Unaudited)
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SECURITIES*
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Face Value | | Maturity Date | | Description | | Value | | | Asset Value | |
$13,000,000 | | 05/03/2007 | | U.S. Treasury Bills | | $ | 12,942,800 | | | | 32.32 | % |
$10,000,000 | | 05/31/2007 | | U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 9,917,500 | | | | 24.77 | % |
$ 8,000,000 | | 04/05/2007 | | U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 7,995,653 | | | | 19.96 | % |
$ 4,500,000 | | 04/26/2007 | | U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4,484,562 | | | | 11.20 | % |
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Total United States government securities (cost, including accrued interest, – $35,340,515) | | $ | 35,340,515 | | | | 88.25 | % |
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LONG FUTURES CONTRACTS
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Description | | Value | | | Asset Value | |
Energy | | $ | 11,575 | | | | 0.03 | % |
Metals | | | 22,702 | | | | 0.05 | % |
Stock indices | | | 235,945 | | | | 0.59 | % |
Short-term interest rates | | | (20,711 | ) | | | (0.05 | )% |
Long-term interest rates | | | (79,142 | ) | | | (0.20 | )% |
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Total long futures contracts | | $ | 170,369 | | | | 0.42 | % |
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SHORT FUTURES CONTRACTS
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Description | | Value | | | Asset Value | |
Energy | | $ | (46,269 | ) | | | (0.12 | )% |
Metals | | | (26,289 | ) | | | (0.06 | )% |
Stock indices | | | (2,040 | ) | | | (0.00 | )% |
Short-term interest rates | | | 29,336 | | | | 0.07 | % |
Long-term interest rates | | | 88,614 | | | | 0.22 | % |
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Total short futures contracts | | $ | 43,352 | | | | 0.11 | % |
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Total futures contracts | | $ | 213,721 | | | | 0.53 | % |
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FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS
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Description | | Value | | | Asset Value | |
Various long forward currency contracts | | $ | 1,070,158 | | | | 2.67 | % |
Various short forward currency contracts | | | (821,412 | ) | | | (2.05 | )% |
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Total forward currency contracts | | $ | 248,746 | | | | 0.62 | % |
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PURCHASED OPTIONS ON FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS
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Description | | Value | | | Asset Value | |
Purchased options on forward currency contracts (premiums paid - $37,655) | | $ | 35,127 | | | | 0.09 | % |
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WRITTEN OPTIONS ON FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS
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Description | | Value | | | Asset Value | |
Written options on forward currency contracts (premiums received - $21,636) | | $ | (16,947 | ) | | | (0.04 | )% |
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* | | - Pledged as collateral for the trading of futures, forward and options positions. |
See accompanying notes.
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CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2006
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SECURITIES*
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Face Value | | Maturity Date | | Description | | Value | | | Asset Value | |
$13,000,000 | | 02/01/2007 | | U.S. Treasury Bills | | $ | 12,944,980 | | | | 30.19 | % |
$10,000,000 | | 03/01/2007 | | U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 9,920,022 | | | | 23.14 | % |
$ 7,200,000 | | 01/04/2007 | | U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 7,197,120 | | | | 16.79 | % |
$ 4,500,000 | | 01/25/2007 | | U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4,485,165 | | | | 10.46 | % |
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Total United States government securities (cost, including accrued interest, – $34,547,287) | | $ | 34,547,287 | | | | 80.58 | % |
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LONG FUTURES CONTRACTS
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Description | | Value | | | Asset Value | |
Energy | | $ | (405,662 | ) | | | (0.94 | )% |
Metals | | | (68,317 | ) | | | (0.16 | )% |
Stock indices | | | 451,110 | | | | 1.05 | % |
Long-term interest rates | | | (47,968 | ) | | | (0.11 | )% |
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Total long futures contracts | | $ | (70,837 | ) | | | (0.16 | )% |
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SHORT FUTURES CONTRACTS
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Description | | Value | | | Asset Value | |
Energy | | $ | 8,960 | | | | 0.02 | % |
Metals | | | 35,389 | | | | 0.08 | % |
Short-term interest rates | | | 347,969 | | | | 0.81 | % |
Long-term interest rates | | | 761,467 | | | | 1.78 | % |
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Total short futures contracts | | $ | 1,153,785 | | | | 2.69 | % |
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Total futures contracts | | $ | 1,082,948 | | | | 2.53 | % |
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FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS
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Description | | Value | | | Asset Value | |
Various long forward currency contracts | | $ | (792,936 | ) | | | (1.84 | )% |
Various short forward currency contracts | | | 2,209,890 | | | | 5.15 | % |
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Total forward currency contracts | | $ | 1,416,954 | | | | 3.31 | % |
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PURCHASED OPTIONS ON FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS
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Description | | Value | | | Asset Value | |
Purchased options on forward currency contracts (premiums paid - $29,775) | | $ | 35,454 | | | | 0.08 | % |
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WRITTEN OPTIONS ON FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS
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Description | | Value | | | Asset Value | |
Written options on forward currency contracts (premiums received - $17,336) | | $ | (16,186 | ) | | | (0.03 | )% |
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* | | - Pledged as collateral for the trading of futures, forward and options positions. |
See accompanying notes.
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CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
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| | Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
TRADING GAINS (LOSSES) | | | | | | | | |
Futures trading gains (losses) | | | | | | | | |
Realized | | $ | (222,454 | ) | | $ | 532,418 | |
Change in unrealized | | | (869,227 | ) | | | 1,344,608 | |
Brokerage commissions | | | (18,823 | ) | | | (21,352 | ) |
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Gain (loss) from futures trading | | | (1,110,504 | ) | | | 1,855,674 | |
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Forward currency and options on forward currency trading gains (losses) | | | | | | | | |
Realized | | | (287,918 | ) | | | (1,359,207 | ) |
Change in unrealized | | | (1,172,876 | ) | | | 1,761,795 | |
Brokerage commissions | | | (9,045 | ) | | | (3,596 | ) |
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Net gain (loss) from forward currency and options on forward currency trading | | | (1,469,839 | ) | | | 398,992 | |
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Total net trading gains (losses) | | | (2,580,343 | ) | | | 2,254,666 | |
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INTEREST INCOME OF EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 506,222 | | | | 435,263 | |
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Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Brokerage fee | | | 299,823 | | | | 296,464 | |
Performance fee | | | 793 | | | | 370,369 | |
Operating expenses | | | 18,801 | | | | 25,512 | |
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Total expenses | | | 319,417 | | | | 692,345 | |
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Interest income net of expenses | | | 186,805 | | | | (257,082 | ) |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) | | $ | (2,393,538 | ) | | $ | 1,997,584 | |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) PER MANAGING OWNER AND OTHER UNITHOLDERS UNIT (based on weighted average number of units outstanding during the period) | | $ | (101.57 | ) | | $ | 83.93 | |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSET VALUE PER MANAGING OWNER AND OTHER UNITHOLDERS UNIT | | $ | (105.72 | ) | | $ | 80.03 | |
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See accompanying notes.
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CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
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| | Three Months Ended | |
| | March 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Cash flows from (for) operating activities | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (2,393,538 | ) | | $ | 1,997,584 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from (for) operating activities | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized | | | 2,042,103 | | | | (3,106,403 | ) |
Increase in option premiums paid | | | (7,880 | ) | | | 0 | |
Increase in option premiums received | | | 4,300 | | | | 7,334 | |
Decrease in restricted cash | | | 0 | | | | 1,873,271 | |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | (15,257 | ) | | | 118,580 | |
Decrease in interest receivable | | | 292 | | | | 0 | |
Net (purchases) of investments in United States government securities | | | (793,228 | ) | | | (4,542,201 | ) |
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Net cash for operating activities | | | (1,163,208 | ) | | | (3,651,835 | ) |
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Cash flows from (for) financing activities | | | | | | | | |
Addition of units | | | 954,824 | | | | 1,213,720 | |
Redemption of units | | | (1,305,167 | ) | | | (367,997 | ) |
Offering costs paid | | | (96,536 | ) | | | (93,046 | ) |
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Net cash from (for) financing activities | | | (446,879 | ) | | | 752,677 | |
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Net decrease in cash | | | (1,610,087 | ) | | | (2,899,158 | ) |
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Cash | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 6,103,050 | | | | 10,002,986 | |
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End of period | | $ | 4,492,963 | | | $ | 7,103,828 | |
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End of period cash consists of: | | | | | | | | |
Cash in broker trading accounts | | $ | 2,807,228 | | | $ | 2,904,720 | |
Cash | | | 1,685,735 | | | | 4,199,108 | |
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Total end of period cash | | $ | 4,492,963 | | | $ | 7,103,828 | |
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See accompanying notes.
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CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN UNITHOLDERS’ CAPITAL (NET ASSET VALUE)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
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| | | | | | | | | | Unitholders’ Capital | | | | |
| | Managing Owner | | | Other Unitholders | | | Total | |
| | Units | | | Amount | | | Units | | | Amount | | | Units | | | Amount | |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Balances at December 31, 2006 | | | 1,413.580 | | | $ | 2,566,397 | | | | 22,200.336 | | | $ | 40,305,318 | | | | 23,613.916 | | | $ | 42,871,715 | |
Net (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2007 | | | | | | | (143,765 | ) | | | | | | | (2,249,773 | ) | | | | | | | (2,393,538 | ) |
Additions | | | 0.000 | | | | 0 | | | | 456.793 | | | | 808,933 | | | | 456.793 | | | | 808,933 | |
Redemptions | | | 0.000 | | | | 0 | | | | (649.288 | ) | | | (1,146,150 | ) | | | (649.288 | ) | | | (1,146,150 | ) |
Offering costs | | | | | | | (5,679 | ) | | | | | | | (89,002 | ) | | | | | | | (94,681 | ) |
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Balances at March 31, 2007 | | | 1,413.580 | | | $ | 2,416,953 | | | | 22,007.841 | | | $ | 37,629,326 | | | | 23,421.421 | | | $ | 40,046,279 | |
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Balances at December 31, 2005 | | | 1,413.580 | | | $ | 2,391,693 | | | | 22,143.118 | | | $ | 37,464,774 | | | | 23,556.698 | | | $ | 39,856,467 | |
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2006 | | | | | | | 118,688 | | | | | | | | 1,878,896 | | | | | | | | 1,997,584 | |
Additions | | | 0.000 | | | | 0 | | | | 699.000 | | | | 1,213,720 | | | | 699.000 | | | | 1,213,720 | |
Redemptions | | | 0.000 | | | | 0 | | | | (123.240 | ) | | | (212,248 | ) | | | (123.240 | ) | | | (212,248 | ) |
Offering costs | | | | | | | (5,560 | ) | | | | | | | (88,061 | ) | | | | | | | (93,621 | ) |
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Balances at March 31, 2006 | | | 1,413.580 | | | $ | 2,504,821 | | | | 22,718.878 | | | $ | 40,257,081 | | | | 24,132.458 | | | $ | 42,761,902 | |
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Net Asset Value per Managing Owner and Other Unitholders Unit |
March 31, | | | December 31, | | | March 31, | | | December 31, |
2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 |
$ | 1,709.81 | | | $ | 1,815.53 | | | $ | 1,771.97 | | | $ | 1,691.94 |
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See accompanying notes.
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CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1. | | ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
| A. | | General Description of the Trust |
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| | | Campbell Alternative Asset Trust (the Trust) is a Delaware statutory trust which operates as a commodity investment pool. The Trust was formed on May 3, 2000 and commenced trading on October 1, 2001. The Trust engages in the speculative trading of futures contracts and forward currency contracts. |
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| | | As of December 31, 2002, units are no longer offered to the public, but are offered exclusively for sale to the Campbell & Company, Inc. 401(K) Plan (the 401(K) Plan). At March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the 401(K) Plan held approximately 55% and 52% of the Trust’s outstanding units, respectively. |
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| B. | | Regulation |
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| | | As a registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Trust is subject to the regulatory requirements under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 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 (brokers) and interbank market makers through which the Trust trades. |
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| C. | | Method of Reporting |
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| | | 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. 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 market price) are reported in the statement of financial condition as a net gain or loss, as there exists a right of offset of unrealized gains or losses in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 39 – “Offsetting of Amounts Related to Certain 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. Beginning July 1, 2006, the market value of forward currency (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. Prior to July 1, 2006, the market value of forward currency (non-exchange traded) contracts was extrapolated on a forward basis from the spot prices quoted as of 5:00 P.M. (E.T.) of the last business day of the reporting period or based on the market value of its exchange-traded equivalent. |
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CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
Note 1. | | ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED) |
| C. | | Method of Reporting (Continued) |
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| | | The market value of option (non-exchange traded) contracts is calculated by applying an industry-standard adaptation of the Black-Scholes options valuation model to foreign currency options, using as input, the spot prices, interest rates and option implied volatilities quoted as of 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period. Any change in net unrealized gain or loss from the preceding period is reported in the statement of operations. |
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| | | When the Trust writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Trust is reflected as an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of option written. Brokerage commissions include other trading fees and are charged to expense when contracts are opened. United States government securities are stated at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value. |
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| | | 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 units outstanding. |
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| D. | | Income Taxes |
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| | | The Trust prepares calendar year U.S. 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. |
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| E. | | Offering Costs |
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| | | Campbell & Company, Inc. (Campbell & Company) has incurred all costs in connection with the initial and continuous offering of units of the Trust (offering costs). Offering costs are charged to the Trust at a monthly rate of 1/12 of 0.9% (0.9% annualized) of the Trust’s month-end net asset value (as defined in the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement) until such amounts are fully reimbursed. Such amounts are charged directly to unitholders’ capital. The Trust is only liable for payment of offering costs on a monthly basis. At March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the Trust reflects a liability in the statement of financial condition for offering costs payable to Campbell & Company of $13,973 and $15,828, respectively. |
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| | | The offering costs for which Campbell & Company are being reimbursed relate to the offering of units of the Trust to all unitholders except the 401(K) Plan. Therefore, Campbell & Company rebates to the 401(K) Plan the offering costs charged to the 401(K) Plan. All such rebates are made by issuing additional units to the 401(K) Plan. |
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| | | 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 the Trust will have no further obligation to Campbell & Company. At March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the amount of unreimbursed offering costs incurred by Campbell & Company is $356,831 and $403,225, respectively. |
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CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
Note 1. | | ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES CONTINUED) |
| F. | | Foreign Currency Transactions |
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| | | 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 statement 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 currently. |
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| G. | | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements |
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| | | In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48) entitled “Accounting For Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.” FIN 48 prescribes the minimum recognition threshold a tax position must meet in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken by an entity before being measured and recognized in the financial statements. Adoption of FIN 48 is required for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The implementation of FIN 48 had no material impact on the Trust’s financial statements. |
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| | | In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (FAS 157). FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. While FAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements, for some entities, the application of FAS 157 may change current practice. FAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal year beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The implementation of FAS 157 is not expected to have a material impact on the Trust’s financial statements. |
Note 2. | | MANAGING OWNER AND COMMODITY TRADING ADVISOR |
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| | The managing owner 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. The Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement requires Campbell & Company to maintain a capital account equal to 1% of the total capital accounts of the Trust. Additionally, Campbell & Company is required by the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement to maintain a net worth of not less than $1,000,000. The Trust pays a monthly brokerage fee of 1/12 of 2.85% (2.85% annualized) of month-end net assets to Campbell & Company and approximately $6 per round turn to the broker for execution and clearing costs. Such costs are limited to 3.5% of average month-end net assets per year. From the 2.85% fee, a portion (0.35%) is used to compensate selling agents for administrative services and a portion (2.5%) is retained by Campbell & Company for trading and management services rendered. Campbell & Company is also paid a performance fee equal to 20% of New Appreciation (as defined) calculated as of the end of each calendar quarter and upon redemption of units. Campbell & Company rebates to the 401(K) Plan the brokerage fee and the performance fee applicable to the 401(K) Plan. All such rebates are made by issuing additional units to the 401(K) Plan. |
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Note 3. | | TRUSTEE |
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| | 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. |
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CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
Note 4. | | DEPOSITS WITH BROKER |
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| | The Trust deposits assets with a broker subject to Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and various exchange and broker requirements. Margin requirements are satisfied by the deposit of U.S. Treasury bills and cash with such broker. The Trust earns interest income on its assets deposited with the broker. |
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Note 5. | | OPERATING EXPENSES |
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| | Operating expenses of the Trust are restricted by the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement to 0.40% per annum of the average month-end Net Asset Value of the Trust. |
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Note 6. | | SUBSCRIPTIONS, DISTRIBUTIONS AND REDEMPTIONS |
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| | 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 Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust and Trust Agreement. |
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Note 7. | | TRADING ACTIVITIES AND RELATED RISKS |
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| | The Trust engages in the speculative trading of U.S. and foreign futures contracts, forward currency and options on forward currency contracts (collectively, “derivatives”). The Trust is exposed to both market risk, the risk arising from changes in the market value of the contracts, and credit risk, the risk of failure by another party to perform according to the terms of a contract. |
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| | Purchase and sale of futures contracts requires margin deposits with the broker. Additional deposits may be necessary for any loss on contract value. The Commodity Exchange Act requires a broker to segregate all customer transactions and assets from such broker’s proprietary activities. A customer’s cash and other property (for example, U.S. Treasury bills) deposited with a broker are considered commingled with all other customer Trusts subject to the broker’s segregation requirements. In the event of a broker’s insolvency, recovery may be limited to a pro rata share of segregated Trusts available. It is possible that the recovered amount could be less than total cash and other property deposited. |
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| | The amount of required margin and good faith deposits with the broker and interbank market makers usually range from 10% to 30% of Net Asset Value. The market value of securities held to satisfy such requirements at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was $35,340,515 and $34,547,287, respectively, which equals 88% and 81% of Net Asset Value, respectively. The cash deposited with interbank market makers at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 was $1,667,412 and $2,900,150, respectively, which equals 4% and 7% of Net Asset Value, respectively. There were no restricted cash deposits at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006. |
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CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
Note 7. | | TRADING ACTIVITIES AND RELATED RISKS (CONTINUED) |
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| | The Trust trades forward currency and options on forward currency contracts in unregulated markets between principals and assumes the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. Accordingly, the risks associated with forward currency and options on 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 and options on forward currency contracts typically involves delayed cash settlement. |
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| | The Trust has a substantial portion of its assets on deposit with financial institutions. In the event of a financial institution’s insolvency, recovery of Trust assets on deposit may be limited to account insurance or other protection afforded such deposits. |
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| | For derivatives, risks arise from changes in the market value of the contracts. 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. As both a buyer and seller of options, the Trust pays or receives a premium at the outset and then bears the risk of unfavorable changes in the price of the contract underlying the option. Written options expose the Trust to potentially unlimited liability, and purchased options expose the Trust to a risk of loss limited to the premiums paid. |
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| | The unrealized gain (loss) on open futures, forward currency and options on forward currency contracts is comprised of the following: |
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| | | | | | | | | | Forward Currency and Options | |
| | Futures Contracts | | | on Forward Currency Contracts | |
| | (exchange traded) | | | (non-exchange traded) | |
| | March 31, | | | December 31, | | | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Gross unrealized gains | | $ | 406,851 | | | $ | 1,673,274 | | | $ | 1,469,057 | | | $ | 2,735,365 | |
Gross unrealized losses | | | (193,130 | ) | | | (590,326 | ) | | | (1,218,150 | ) | | | (1,311,582 | ) |
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Net unrealized gain | | $ | 213,721 | | | $ | 1,082,948 | | | $ | 250,907 | | | $ | 1,423,783 | |
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| | Open contracts generally mature within three months; as of March 31, 2007, the latest maturity date for open futures contracts is December 2007, and the latest maturity date for open forward currency contracts is June 2007, and the latest expiry date for options on forward currency contracts is April 2007. However, the Trust intends to close all futures and forward currency contracts prior to maturity. |
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| | Campbell & Company has established procedures to actively monitor market risk and minimize credit risk, although there can be no assurance that it will, in fact, succeed in doing so. Campbell & Company’s basic market risk control procedures consist of continuously monitoring open positions, diversification of the portfolio and maintenance of a margin-to-equity ratio that rarely exceeds 30%. Campbell & Company seeks to minimize credit risk primarily by depositing and maintaining the Trust’s assets at financial institutions and brokers which Campbell & Company believes to be creditworthy. The unitholders bear the risk of loss only to the extent of the market value of their respective investments and, in certain specific circumstances, distributions and redemptions received. |
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CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
Note 8. | | INDEMNIFICATIONS |
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| | In the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. The Trust expects the risk of any future obligation under these indemnifications to be remote. |
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Note 9. | | INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
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| | The statement of financial condition, including the condensed schedule of investments, as of March 31, 2007 and the statements of operations, cash flows and changes in unitholders’ capital (Net Asset Value) for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, such financial statements reflect all adjustments, which were of a normal and recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position as of March 31, 2007, and the results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006. |
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CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
Note 10. | | FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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| | The following information presents per unit operating performance data and other supplemental financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006. This information has been derived from information presented in the financial statements. |
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| | Three months ended | |
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| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | |
Per Unit Performance | | | | | | | | |
(for a unit outstanding throughout the entire period) | | | | | | | | |
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Net asset value per unit at beginning of period | | $ | 1,815.53 | | | $ | 1,691.94 | |
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Income (loss) from operations: | | | | | | | | |
Total trading gains (losses)(1) | | | (109.63 | ) | | | 94.76 | |
Interest income net of expenses(1) | | | 7.93 | | | | (10.80 | ) |
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Total income (loss) from operations | | | (101.70 | ) | | | 83.96 | |
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Offering costs(1) | | | (4.02 | ) | | | (3.93 | ) |
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Net asset value per unit at end of period | | $ | 1,709.81 | | | $ | 1,771.97 | |
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Total Return(3) | | | (5.82 | )% | | | 4.73 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | |
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Ratios to average net asset value: | | | | | | | | |
Expenses prior to performance fee(4) | | | 3.03 | % | | | 3.13 | % |
Performance fee(3) | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.90 | % |
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Total expenses | | | 3.03 | % | | | 4.03 | % |
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Interest income net of expenses(2), (4) | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.10 | % |
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| | 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) | | Interest income net of expenses per unit and offering costs per unit are calculated by dividing the interest income net of expenses and offering costs by the average number of units outstanding during the period. Total trading gains (losses) is a balancing amount necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per unit with the other per unit information. |
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(2) | | Excludes performance fee. |
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(3) | | Not annualized. |
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(4) | | Annualized. |
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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition andResults of Operations
Introduction
The offering of Campbell Alternative Asset Trust’s (the “Trust”) Units of Beneficial Interest commenced on May 15, 2001, and the initial offering terminated on September 30, 2001 with proceeds of $15,821,743. The continuing offering period commenced immediately after the termination of the initial offering period; additional subscriptions totaling $32,539,752 have been accepted during the continuing offering period as of March 31, 2007. Redemptions over the same time period total $26,157,128. The Trust commenced operations on October 1, 2001.
As of December 31, 2002, units are no longer offered to the public, but are offered exclusively for sale to the Campbell & Company, Inc. 401(K) Plan.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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 realized and 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 (e.g. 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.
Liquidity
Most United States commodity 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 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.
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The entire offering proceeds, without deductions, will be credited to the Trust’s bank and brokerage accounts to engage in trading activities and as reserves for that trading. The Trust meets its margin requirements by depositing U.S. government securities with the futures broker and the over-the-counter counterparties. In this way, substantially all (i.e., 95% or more) of the Trust’s assets, whether used as margin for trading purposes or as reserves for such trading, can be invested in U.S. government securities and time deposits with U.S. banks. Investors should note that maintenance of the Trust’s assets in U.S. government securities and banks does not reduce the risk of loss from trading futures and forward contracts. 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 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 thereunder. 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 remaining 40% to 80% of the Trust’s assets will normally be invested in cash equivalents, such as U.S. Treasury bills, and held by the futures broker or the over-the-counter counterparties.
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 with or loaned to Campbell & Company or any affiliated entities.
Results of Operations
The returns for the three months ending March 31, 2007 and 2006 were (5.82)% and 4.73%, respectively.
2007
Of the 2007 year-to-date decrease of 5.82%, approximately 5.97% was due to trading losses (before commissions) and 1.05% due to brokerage fees, performance fees and operating cost and offering costs borne by the Trust offset by approximately 1.20% due to interest income. An analysis of the 5.97% trading losses by sector is as follows:
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Sector | | % Gain (Loss) |
Stock Indices | | | 0.60 | % |
Metals | | | (0.17 | ) |
Energy | | | (1.03 | ) |
Interest Rates | | | (2.01 | ) |
Currencies | | | (3.36 | ) |
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| | | (5.97 | )% |
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The interest rates sector was the primary driver of the gain in January as global economic momentum continued to accelerate. Growth in payrolls, firming retail sales, bottoming housing data and upbeat consumer confidence drove U.S. bond prices lower, while European prices also declined on six year highs in consumer confidence and five year lows in German unemployment. Gains from the stock index sector resulted as prices continued their steady upward movement on strong M&A activity. Small gains in the currencies sector were driven by UK-related crosses as the Bank of England unexpectedly raised rates to combat rising inflation. Energy losses were driven by price declines on inventory build-ups due to warmer than average temperatures.
In February, the interest rates sector was once again the primary driver, however it related to losses for the Trust, motivated in particular by the flight to quality from risky assets on the 27th. Several catalysts were cited for the market decline including a 9% overnight drop in Chinese equities, continued Middle East turmoil, weaker than expected durable goods, Greenspan’s comments on the possibility of a recession late in 2007, and tightening standards on sub-prime loans. Currency trading also proved difficult as investors liquidated Yen-based carry trades on two occasions during the month. The Trust’s fundamental currency model gained on the 27th, but these gains were not enough to offset losses from both outright and cross rate exposures in the technical models. Despite the decline in global equity markets on the 27th, the Trust’s equity models were positive on the month, with gains from our macro futures model offsetting losses from technical trading in equity indices. Small gains were recorded in energy trading, while metal trading was slightly negative.
Global economic worries that were sparked at the end of February continued through the early part of March. All major market sectors experienced increased volatility accompanied by sharply higher short-term correlation. Whipsaw activity in currencies, interest rates and stock indices led to negative performance in all of these sectors, acting as the primary drivers of the month’s losses. Risk levels for the Trust were reduced early in the month in response to market conditions, and have been restored to normal levels as conditions have warranted.
2006
Of the 2006 year-to-date increase of 4.73%, approximately 5.64% was due to trading gains (before commissions) and approximately 1.06% was due to interest income, offset by approximately 1.97% due to brokerage fees, performance fees and operating cost and offering costs borne by the Trust. An analysis of the 5.64% trading gains by sector is as follows:
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Sector | | % Gain (Loss) |
Stock Indices | | | 2.83 | % |
Metals | | | 0.96 | |
Currencies | | | 0.88 | |
Interest Rates | | | 0.72 | |
Energy | | | 0.25 | |
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| | | 5.64 | % |
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The Trust began the year with gains in each sector during January. The stock indices sector was the best performing sector for the month as prices rallied back from a mid-month sell off and continued the up-trend which began in late 2005. The energy markets were volatile but profitable as losses in natural gas were more than offset by gains in the crude oil complex. Industrial and precious metals prices also rose in January, contributing solid gains to the Trust’s portfolios. The long end of the U.S. yield curve reversed sharply mid-month, resulting in losses as the interest rate markets tried to assimilate conflicting economic data and the change in Federal Reserve leadership. The continued weakening of the U.S. Dollar also resulted in losses, but was offset by gains earned on non-U.S. Dollar positions.
Performance for the Trust was negative in February reversing most of the gains earned in January. Prices for crude oil and natural gas fell sharply in February as inventory build-ups weighed on the market in the midst of one of the mildest winters on record in the northeastern U.S. Concern over geopolitical tensions also eased somewhat. While this brought welcome relief at the gas pumps, this trend reversal caused the majority of the Trust’s losses this month. A relatively quiet month in currencies left the Trust mainly flat in this sector as the markets tried to ascertain the major central banks policy intentions for 2006. Ben Bernanke’s first official appearances as Chairman of the Fed and the reintroduction of the U.S. 30 year bond were digested by the bond markets, but the Trust did make some gains on its short-term interest rate positions. February was a volatile month for U.S. equities, but Euro stocks enjoyed another strong month, and contributed solid gains to the portfolio.
Strong performance from several sectors contributed to a positive March and positive first quarter. The biggest gains in March were in currencies, as the U.S. Dollar rallied in response to expectations of further interest rate hikes. Correspondingly, U.S. and Euro fixed income instruments had their worst quarter in several years, which benefited the Trust’s short positions. Energy prices rebounded profitably from February’s sell-off on renewed production and supply concerns, but this was not enough to restrain equity prices, and the stock indices sector also finished higher. Many of the base and precious metals again made new highs, and contributed positively to the Trust’s returns.
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, forward and option 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 owner (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%.
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In addition to market risk, in entering into futures, forward and option 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 and option 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, forward currency and option on 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. Beginning in July 2006, 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. Prior to July 2006, the market value of swap and forward (non-exchange traded) contracts was extrapolated on a forward basis from the spot prices quoted as of 5:00 P.M. (E.T.) of the last business day of the reporting period or based on the market value of its exchange-traded equivalent. The market value of option (non-exchange traded) contracts is calculated by applying an industry-standard adaptation of the Black-Scholes options valuation model to foreign currency options, using as input, the spot prices, interest rates and option implied volatilities quoted as of 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period.
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.
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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, “Quantitative and Qualitative 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.
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 historical simulation (with a confidence level of 97.5%) which involves constructing a distribution of hypothetical 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 hypothetical 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 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 year of daily market data and revalues its portfolio for each of the historical market moves that occurred over this time period. This generates a probability distribution of daily “simulated profit and loss” outcomes. The VaR is the 2.5 percentile of this distribution.
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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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, forwards and options, 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 March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and the trading gains/losses by market category for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006.
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| | March 31, 2007 |
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Market Sector | | Value at Risk* | | Gain/(Loss)** |
Currencies | | | 1.03 | % | | | (3.36 | )% |
Interest Rates | | | 0.87 | % | | | (2.01 | )% |
Stock Indices | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.60 | % |
Energy | | | 0.21 | % | | | (1.03 | )% |
Metals | | | 0.11 | % | | | (0.17 | )% |
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Aggregate/Total | | | 1.92 | % | | | (5.97 | )% |
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* | | -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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** | | -Of the return for the three months ended March 31, 2007, approximately 5.97% was due to trading losses (before commissions) and approximately 1.05% due to brokerage fees, management fees, performance fees and operating and offering costs borne by the Trust offset by approximately 1.20% due to interest income giving a net return of (5.82)%. |
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| | December 31, 2006 |
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Market Sector | | Value at Risk* | | Gain/(Loss)** |
Stock Indices | | | 0.75 | % | | | 6.98 | % |
Currencies | | | 0.70 | % | | | 2.22 | % |
Interest Rates | | | 0.59 | % | | | 3.07 | % |
Energy | | | 0.39 | % | | | (6.58 | )% |
Metals | | | 0.17 | % | | | 2.07 | % |
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Aggregate/Total | | | 1.42 | % | | | 7.76 | % |
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* | | -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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** | | -Of the return for the year ended December 31, 2006, approximately 7.76% was due to trading gains (before commissions), approximately 4.70% was due interest income offset by approximately 5.16% due to brokerage fees, performance fees and operating and offering costs borne by the Trust giving a net return of 7.30%. |
Material Limitations of 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; |
2) | | Changes in portfolio value caused by market movements may differ from those of the VaR model; |
3) | | VaR results reflect past trading positions while future risk depends on future positions; |
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 |
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. The market risk represented by these investments is immaterial.
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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 were the primary trading risk exposures of the Trust as of March 31, 2007, by market sector.
Currencies
Exchange rate risk is the principal market exposure of the Trust. 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 risk is a significant market exposure of the Trust. 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. Additionally, the Trust takes positions in the government debt of Switzerland. Campbell & Company anticipates that G-7 interest rates will remain the primary rate exposure of the Trust for the foreseeable future.
Stock Indices
The Trust’s primary equity exposure is to equity price risk in the G-7 countries and several other countries (Hong Kong, Spain and Taiwan). The stock index futures traded by the Trust are by law 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. (Static markets would not cause major market changes but would make it difficult for the Trust to avoid being “whipsawed” into numerous small losses.)
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Energy
The Trust’s primary energy market exposure is to gas and oil price movements, often resulting from political developments and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. 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 copper, gold and zinc.
Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Non-Trading Risk Exposure
The following were the primary non-trading risk exposures of the Trust as of March 31, 2007.
Foreign Currency Balances
The Trust’s primary foreign currency balances are in Japanese 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).
Treasury Bill Positions
The Trust’s only market exposure in instruments held other than for trading is in its Treasury Bill portfolio. The Trust holds Treasury Bills (interest bearing and credit risk-free) with durations no longer than six months. Violent fluctuations in prevailing interest rates could cause immaterial mark-to-market losses on the Trust’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 Campbell & Company attempts 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 imposing “stop-loss” points at which open positions must be closed out.
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Campbell & Company controls the risk of the Trust’s non-trading instruments (Treasury Bills held for cash management purposes) by limiting the duration of such instruments to no more than six months.
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 owner of the Trust, with the participation of the managing owner’s Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance, 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 Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in the managing owner’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.
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PART II-OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings.
None
Item 2.Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4.Submissions of Matters to a vote of Security Holders.
None
Item 5.Other Information
None
Item 6.Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
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Number | | Description of Document |
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31.01 | | Certification of Theresa D. Becks, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Securites Exchange Act of 1934. |
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31.02 | | Certification of Gregory T. Donovan, Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance, pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Securites Exchange Act of 1934. |
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32.01 | | Certification of Theresa D. Becks, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as enacted by Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.02 | | Certification of Gregory T. Donovan, Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as enacted by Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
(b) Reports of Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| CAMPBELL ALTERNATIVE ASSET TRUST (Registrant) | |
| By: | Campbell & Company, Inc. | |
| | Managing Owner | |
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Date: May 15, 2007 | By: | /s/Theresa D. Becks | |
| | Theresa D. Becks | |
| | Chief Executive Officer | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number | | Description of Document | | Number |
31.01 | | Certification by Chief Executive Officer | | E 2 |
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31.02 | | Certification by Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance | | E-3 |
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32.01 | | Certification by Chief Executive Officer | | E-4 |
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32.02 | | Certification by Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance | | E-5 |
E 1