ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 (Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | September 30, | | | September 30, | |
| | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2013 | | | 2012 | |
TRADING GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain (loss) on trading of derivatives contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized | | $ | (10,098,136 | ) | | $ | (2,975,154 | ) | | $ | 16,696,202 | | | $ | (12,959,498 | ) |
Change in unrealized | | | 3,348,290 | | | | 11,070,323 | | | | 2,522,635 | | | | (9,834,106 | ) |
Brokerage commissions | | | (2,187,754 | ) | | | (3,032,930 | ) | | | (7,282,370 | ) | | | (9,357,952 | ) |
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Gain (loss) from trading futures | | | (8,937,600 | ) | | | 5,062,239 | | | | 11,936,467 | | | | (32,151,556 | ) |
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Gain (loss) on trading of securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized | | | 36,801 | | | | 85,035 | | | | 156,581 | | | | 291,819 | |
Change in unrealized | | | 76,504 | | | | 59,690 | | | | (26,411 | ) | | | (61,543 | ) |
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Gain (loss) from trading securities | | | 113,305 | | | | 144,725 | | | | 130,170 | | | | 230,276 | |
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Gain (loss) on trading of foreign currency | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized | | | (14,869 | ) | | | (140,146 | ) | | | 9,092 | | | | (430,567 | ) |
Change in unrealized | | | 375,117 | | | | 136,964 | | | | (32,416 | ) | | | 434,814 | |
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Gain (loss) from trading foreign currency | | | 360,248 | | | | (3,182 | ) | | | (23,324 | ) | | | 4,247 | |
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Total trading gain (loss) | | | (8,464,047 | ) | | | 5,203,782 | | | | 12,043,313 | | | | (31,917,033 | ) |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 139,265 | | | | 269,256 | | | | 546,607 | | | | 796,010 | |
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Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee | | | 1,579,815 | | | | 2,187,852 | | | | 5,261,065 | | | | 6,737,893 | |
Advisory fee | | | 1,361,594 | | | | 1,873,191 | | | | 4,515,782 | | | | 5,760,919 | |
Administrative fee | | | 333,412 | | | | 456,162 | | | | 1,108,076 | | | | 1,398,644 | |
Service fees | | | 1,372,691 | | | | 1,882,824 | | | | 4,574,634 | | | | 5,824,641 | |
Incentive fee | | | 13,634 | | | | 10,989 | | | | 604,625 | | | | 18,882 | |
Professional fees | | | 448,672 | | | | 412,258 | | | | 1,429,749 | | | | 1,543,236 | |
Offering expense | | | 15,714 | | | | 1,200 | | | | 16,364 | | | | 24,757 | |
Interest expense | | | 4,729 | | | | 22,466 | | | | 11,840 | | | | 22,466 | |
Other expenses | | | 182,477 | | | | 151,637 | | | | 310,819 | | | | 453,868 | |
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Total expenses | | | 5,312,738 | | | | 6,998,579 | | | | 17,832,954 | | | | 21,785,306 | |
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Net investment loss | | | (5,173,473 | ) | | | (6,729,323 | ) | | | (17,286,347 | ) | | | (20,989,296 | ) |
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NET LOSS | | $ | (13,637,520 | ) | | $ | (1,525,541 | ) | | $ | (5,243,034 | ) | | $ | (52,906,329 | ) |
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL (NET ASSET VALUE)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012 (Unaudited)
| | | | | Limited Partners | | | | |
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| | Total | | | Original Class A | | | Original Class B | | | Special Interests | | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Institutional Interests | | | General | |
Balances at December 31, 2011 | | $ | 819,679,427 | | | $ | 67,613,150 | | | $ | 14,128,414 | | | $ | 32,618,457 | | | $ | 320,670,280 | | | $ | 228,961,945 | | | $ | 155,683,526 | | | $ | 3,655 | |
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Transfers | | | - | | | | (382,438 | ) | | | 382,438 | | | | - | | | | (2,650,452 | ) | | | (235,519 | ) | | | 2,885,971 | | | | - | |
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Capital additions | | | 121,834,381 | | | | 966,370 | | | | 105,815 | | | | - | | | | 54,893,368 | | | | 43,131,887 | | | | 22,736,941 | | | | - | |
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Capital withdrawals | | | (138,227,990 | ) | | | (8,146,841 | ) | | | (1,497,330 | ) | | | - | | | | (50,451,985 | ) | | | (38,159,841 | ) | | | (39,971,993 | ) | | | - | |
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From operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (20,989,296 | ) | | | (1,390,737 | ) | | | (196,899 | ) | | | (409,570 | ) | | | (11,682,897 | ) | | | (4,974,729 | ) | | | (2,334,385 | ) | | | (79 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | | | (22,456,198 | ) | | | (1,716,618 | ) | | | (360,075 | ) | | | (863,166 | ) | | | (8,832,733 | ) | | | (6,520,042 | ) | | | (4,163,467 | ) | | | (97 | ) |
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) from investments | | | (9,460,835 | ) | | | (653,408 | ) | | | (155,530 | ) | | | (376,894 | ) | | | (3,756,584 | ) | | | (2,823,521 | ) | | | (1,694,857 | ) | | | (41 | ) |
Net (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 | | | (52,906,329 | ) | | | (3,760,763 | ) | | | (712,504 | ) | | | (1,649,630 | ) | | | (24,272,214 | ) | | | (14,318,292 | ) | | | (8,192,709 | ) | | | (217 | ) |
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Balances at September 30, 2012 | | $ | 750,379,489 | | | $ | 56,289,478 | | | $ | 12,406,833 | | | $ | 30,968,827 | | | $ | 298,188,997 | | | $ | 219,380,180 | | | $ | 133,141,736 | | | $ | 3,438 | |
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Balances at December 31, 2012 | | $ | 698,786,385 | | | $ | 51,080,979 | | | $ | 11,284,144 | | | $ | 30,846,820 | | | $ | 277,100,748 | | | $ | 209,186,580 | | | $ | 119,283,700 | | | $ | 3,414 | |
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Transfers | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (3,039,909 | ) | | | (1,158 | ) | | | 3,041,067 | | | | - | |
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Capital additions | | | 33,444,131 | | | | 60,024 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 20,949,511 | | | | 8,590,373 | | | | 3,844,223 | | | | - | |
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Capital withdrawals | | | (185,849,958 | ) | | | (16,554,708 | ) | | | (4,377,741 | ) | | | - | | | | (68,361,057 | ) | | | (67,715,035 | ) | | | (28,841,417 | ) | | | - | |
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From operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (17,286,347 | ) | | | (1,031,280 | ) | | | (141,017 | ) | | | (419,785 | ) | | | (9,676,980 | ) | | | (4,203,615 | ) | | | (1,813,592 | ) | | | (78 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | | | 9,579,505 | | | | 714,924 | | | | 149,343 | | | | 347,844 | | | | 3,495,784 | | | | 3,075,507 | | | | 1,796,064 | | | | 39 | |
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) from investments | | | 2,463,808 | | | | 125,207 | | | | 73,813 | | | | 99,007 | | | | 1,020,205 | | | | 773,798 | | | | 371,767 | | | | 11 | |
Net income (loss) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 | | | (5,243,034 | ) | | | (191,149 | ) | | | 82,139 | | | | 27,066 | | | | (5,160,991 | ) | | | (354,310 | ) | | | 354,239 | | | | (28 | ) |
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Balances at September 30, 2013 | | $ | 541,137,524 | | | $ | 34,395,146 | | | $ | 6,988,542 | | | $ | 30,873,886 | | | $ | 221,488,302 | | | $ | 149,706,450 | | | $ | 97,681,812 | | | $ | 3,386 | |
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. General Description of the Partnership
Altegris Winton Futures Fund, L.P. (f/k/a Winton Futures Fund, L.P. (US)) (the “Partnership”) was organized as a limited partnership in Colorado in March 1999, and will continue until December 31, 2035, unless sooner terminated as provided for in the Agreement of Limited Partnership, as amended and restated from time to time (“Agreement”). The Partnership's general partner is Altegris Portfolio Management, Inc. (d/b/a Altegris Funds) (the “General Partner”). The Partnership speculatively trades commodity futures contracts, options on futures contracts, forward contracts and other commodity interests. The objective of the Partnership’s business is appreciation of its assets. The Partnership is subject to the regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”), an agency of the United States (“U.S.”) government that regulates most aspects of the commodity futures industry; rules of the National Futures Association, an industry self-regulatory organization; and the requirements of commodity exchanges and futures commission merchants (brokers) through which the Partnership trades.
The General Partner is controlled by AqGen Liberty Holdings LLC ("AqGen"), an entity owned and controlled by (i) private equity funds managed by Aquiline Capital Partners LLC and its affiliates ("Aquiline"), and by Genstar Capital Management, LLC and its affiliates ("Genstar"), and (ii) certain senior management of the Partnership's general partner and its affiliates. Aquiline is a private equity firm located in New York, New York, and Genstar is a private equity firm located in San Francisco, California. Neither AqGen nor any of its beneficial owners has committed itself to increase or maintain the General Partner's capital or provide any direct or indirect financial support to the General Partner, and the General Partner is not reliant on AqGen, its direct or indirect subsidiaries or its beneficial owners to provide it with operating capital.
The Partnership’s financial statements are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported fair value of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and reported amounts of income and expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Management believes that the estimates utilized in preparing the Partnership’s financial statements are reasonable; however, actual results could differ from these estimates and it is reasonably possible that differences could be material.
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and, therefore, do not include all information and footnote disclosures required under U.S. GAAP. The financial information included herein is unaudited; however, such financial information reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of the General Partner, necessary for the fair presentation of the condensed financial statements for the interim period.
In accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e. the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
C. Fair Value (continued)
In determining fair value, the Partnership uses various valuation approaches. The authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Partnership.
Unobservable inputs reflect the Partnership’s assumption about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The fair value hierarchy is categorized into three levels based on the inputs as follows:
Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Partnership has the ability to access at the measurement date;
Level 2 - Quoted prices which are not active, or inputs that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
Level 3 - Prices, inputs or exotic modeling techniques which are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).
The availability of valuation techniques and observable inputs can vary from assets and liabilities and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including the type of asset or liability, whether the asset or liability is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Those estimated values do not necessarily represent the amounts that may be ultimately realized due to the occurrence of future circumstances that cannot be reasonably determined. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may be materially higher or lower than the values that would have been used had a ready market for the asset or liability existed. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Partnership in determining fair value is greatest for assets and liabilities categorized in Level 3. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined by the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the Partnership’s own assumptions are set to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The Partnership uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, including prices and inputs during periods of market dislocation. In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many assets and liabilities. This condition could cause an asset or liability to be reclassified to a lower level within the fair value hierarchy.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
C. Fair Value (continued)
The Partnership values futures and options on futures contracts at the closing price of the contract’s primary exchange. The Partnership includes futures and options on futures contracts in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, as they are exchange traded derivatives.
Forward currency contracts are valued at fair value using spot currency rates and adjusted for interest rates and other typical adjustment factors. The Partnership includes forward currency contracts in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of U.S. government agency bonds and notes is generally based on quoted prices in active markets. When quoted prices are not available, fair value is determined based on a valuation model that uses inputs that include interest-rate yield curves, cross-currency-basis index spreads, and country credit spreads similar to the bond in terms of issue, maturity and seniority. U.S. government bonds are categorized in Levels 1 or 2 of the fair value hierarchy. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 none of the Partnership’s holdings in U.S. government agency bonds and notes were fair valued using valuation models.
The fair value of U.S. treasury obligations is generally based on quoted prices in active markets. U.S. treasury obligations are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of corporate notes is determined using recently executed transactions, market price quotations (where observable), notes spreads or credit default swap spreads. The spread data used are for the same maturity as that of the notes. If the spread data does not reference the issuer, data that references a comparable issuer is used. When observable price quotations are not available, fair value is determined based on cash flow models with yield curves, bond, or single-name credit default swap spreads and recovery rates based on collateral values as key inputs. These valuation methods represent both a market and income approach to fair value measurement. Corporate notes are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; however, in instances where significant inputs are unobservable, they are categorized in Level 3 of the hierarchy. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 none of the Partnership’s holdings in corporate notes were fair valued using valuation models.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. There were no changes to the Partnership’s valuation methodology during the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - RGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
C. Fair Value (continued)
The following table presents information about the Partnership’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
September 30, 2013 | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | September 30, 2013 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts (1) | | $ | 14,629,803 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 14,629,803 | |
Forward currency contracts (1) | | | - | | | | 4,566,679 | | | | - | | | | 4,566,679 | |
U.S. Government agency | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
bonds and notes | | | 245,963,964 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 245,963,964 | |
Corporate notes | | | - | | | | 225,392,292 | | | | - | | | | 225,392,292 | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | | 30,173,240 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 30,173,240 | |
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| | $ | 290,767,007 | | | $ | 229,958,971 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 520,725,978 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts (1) | | $ | (7,763,653 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | (7,763,653 | ) |
Forward currency contracts (1) | | | - | | | | (1,986,274 | ) | | | - | | | | (1,986,274 | ) |
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| | $ | (7,763,653 | ) | | $ | (1,986,274 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | (9,749,927 | ) |
(1) | See Note 7. "Financial Derivative Instruments" for the fair value in each type of contracts within this category. |
For the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 and the year ended December 31, 2012, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities. As of September 30, 2013 and for the nine months period then ended and as of December 31, 2012, and the year then ended there were no Level 3 securities.
D. Investment Transactions and Investment Income
Security transactions are recorded on the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are determined using the identified cost method. Change in net unrealized gain or loss from the preceding period is reported in the Statements of Income (Loss). Brokerage commissions on securities and other trading fees are reflected as an adjustment to cost or proceeds at the time of the transaction. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
D. Investment Transactions and Investment Income (continued)
Gains or losses on futures contracts and options on futures contracts are realized when contracts are closed. Net unrealized gains or losses on open contracts (the difference between contract trade price and quoted market price) are reflected in the Statements of Financial Condition. Any change in net unrealized gain or loss from the preceding period is reported in the Statements of Income (Loss). Brokerage commissions on futures and options on futures contracts include other trading fees and are incurred as an expense when contracts are opened, and are recognized as trading gains and losses.
Net realized gains and losses from foreign currency related transactions represent gains and losses from sales of foreign currencies, sales and maturities of foreign currency forward contracts, currency gains and losses realized between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Partnership’s books and the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency denominated other assets and liabilities arise from changes in the value of assets, other than investments in securities, and liabilities at fiscal year end, resulting from changes in the exchange rates.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Custodian”) is the Partnership’s custodian. The Partnership has cash deposited with the Custodian. For cash not held with the Newedge USA, LLC, the Partnership’s commodity broker (the “Clearing Broker”), the Partnership receives cash management services from an affiliate of the Custodian, J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. (“JPMIM”).
Generally, an option is a contract that gives the purchaser of the option, in return for the premium paid, the right to buy a specified security, currency or other instrument (an ‘‘underlying instrument’’) from the writer of the option (in the case of a call option), or to sell a specified security, currency, or other instrument to the writer of the option (in the case of put option) at a designated price. Put and call options that the Partnership may purchase or write may be traded on a national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter (OTC) market. All option positions entered into on a national securities exchange are cleared and guaranteed by the Options Clearing Corporation, thereby reducing the risk of counterparty default. There can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased or sold.
As the buyer of an option, the Partnership has a right to buy (call option) or sell (put option) the underlying instrument at the exercise price. The Partnership may enter into closing sale transactions with respect to options, exercise them, or permit them to expire unexercised. When buying options, the potential loss is limited to the cost (premium plus transaction costs) of the option.
As the writer of a put option, the Partnership has the obligation to buy (call option) or sell (put option) the underlying instrument at the exercise price. When the Partnership writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Partnership is recorded as a liability and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. If the written option expires unexercised, the Partnership realizes a gain in the amount of the premium received. If the Partnership enters into a closing transaction, it recognizes a gain or loss, depending on whether the cost of the purchase is less than or greater than the premium received. If the option is exercised, the Partnership will incur a loss to the extent the difference between the current market value of the underlying instrument and the exercise price exceeds the premium received.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
E. Option Contracts (continued)
As the writer of a call option, the Partnership retains the risk of loss should the underlying instrument increase in value. If the option is exercised, the Partnership will be required to buy or sell the instrument at the exercise price. Accordingly, these transactions result in off-balance sheet risk, as the Partnership’s ultimate obligation may exceed the amount indicated in the Statements of Financial Condition.
The Partnership may engage in futures contracts as part of its investment strategy. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Partnership is required to deposit with the broker an amount of cash or cash equivalents equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This is known as the initial margin. Subsequent payments (“variation margin”) are made or received by the Partnership each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are included in unrealized gain/loss on futures contracts. The Partnership recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed.
There are several risks in connection with the use of futures contracts as an investment option. The change in value of futures contracts primarily corresponds with the value of their underlying instruments. In addition, there is the risk that the Partnership may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid secondary market. Open positions in futures contracts at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are reflected within the Condensed Schedules of Investments.
G. Forward currency contracts
Forward currency contracts may be entered into as an economic hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risk related to portfolio positions. A forward currency contract is an obligation to purchase or sell a currency against another currency at a future date at an agreed upon price and quantity. Forward currency contracts are traded over-the-counter and not on an organized exchange. Forward currency contracts help to manage the overall exposure to the foreign currency backing some of the investments held by the Partnership. Each contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Partnership as an unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When the contract is closed, the Partnership records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The use of forward currency contracts involves the risk that counterparties may not meet the terms of the agreement or unfavorable movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Open forward currency contracts at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are reflected within the Condensed Schedules of Investments.
H. Foreign Currency Transactions
The Partnership’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar; however, it may transact 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.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
H. Foreign Currency Transactions
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 the Statement of Income (Loss).
Restricted cash is held as maintenance margin deposits for futures transactions.
The Partnership maintains a custody account with a major financial institution. At times, the Partnership’s cash balance could exceed the insured amount under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Partnership has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not subject to any significant counterparty risk related to its cash account.
As an entity taxable as a partnership for the U.S. Federal Income tax purposes; the Partnership itself is not subject to federal income tax. The Partnership prepares and files calendar year U.S. and applicable state information tax returns and reports to the partners their allocable shares of the Partnership’s income and expenses.
The Partnership is required to determine whether its tax positions are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant taxing authority. De-recognition of a tax benefit previously recognized results in the Partnership recording a tax liability that reduces ending partners’ capital. Based on its analysis, the Partnership has determined that it has not incurred any liability for unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. However, the Partnership’s conclusions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, on-going analyses of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.
The Partnership recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and other expenses, respectively. No interest expense or penalties have been recognized for the nine month period ended September 30, 2013 and for the year ended December 31, 2012.
The Partnership is subject to income tax examinations by major taxing authorities for all tax years since 2010.
K. Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the December 31, 2012 and September 30, 2012 financial statements were reclassified to conform to the 2013 presentation.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2 - PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
A. Capital Accounts and Allocation of Income and Losses
The Partnership accounts for subscriptions and redemptions on a per partner capital account basis.
The Partnership consists of the General Partner’s Interest, Original Class A Interests, Original Class B Interests, Special Interests, Class A Interests, Class B Interests and Institutional Interests. Original Class A Interests and Original Class B Interests were issued prior to July 1, 2008 and are no longer issued to limited partners in the Partnership (each a “Limited Partner” and collectively the “Limited Partners”). Class A Interests, Class B Interests and Institutional Interests were first issued by the Partnership on July 1, 2008. Income or loss (prior to management fees, administrative fees, service fees and incentive fees) are allocated pro rata among the Limited Partners based on their respective capital accounts as of the end of each month, in which the items accrue pursuant to the terms of the Partnership’s Agreement. Original Class A Interests, Original Class B Interests, Special Interests, Class A Interests, Class B Interests and Institutional Interests are then charged with their applicable management fee, administrative fee, service fee and incentive fee in accordance with the Agreement.
No Limited Partner shall be liable for any debts or liabilities of the Partnership or any losses thereof in excess of such Limited Partner’s capital contributions, except as may be required by law.
B. Subscriptions, Distributions and Redemptions
Investments in the Partnership are made by subscription agreement, subject to acceptance by the General Partner.
The Partnership is not required to make distributions, but may do so at the sole discretion of the General Partner. A Limited Partner may request and receive redemption of capital, subject to restrictions set forth in the Agreement. The General Partner may request and receive redemption of capital, subject to the same terms as any Limited Partner. The partners may withdraw their interests on a monthly basis upon at least 15 days’ prior written notice, subject to the discretion of the General Partner. No distributions were made for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
The partners may withdraw their interests on a monthly basis upon at least 15 days’ prior written notice, subject to the discretion of the General Partner.
NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
A. General Partner Management Fee
The General Partner receives a monthly management fee from the Partnership equal to 0.0625% (0.75% annually) for Original Class A, 0.146% (1.75% annually) for Original Class B, and currently 0.0417% to 0.125% (0.50% to 1.5% annually) for Special Interests of the Partnership's management fee net asset value. The General Partner receives a monthly management fee from the Partnership equal to 0.104% (1.25% annually) for Class A and Class B, and 0.0625% (0.75% annually) for Institutional Interests of the Partnership's management fee net asset value. The General Partner may declare any Limited Partner a “Special Limited Partner” and the management fees or incentive fees charged to any such partner may be different than those charged to other Limited Partners.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
A. General Partner Management Fee (continued)
Total management fees earned by the General Partner, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are shown on the Statements of Income (Loss) as Management Fee.
The General Partner receives a monthly administrative fee from the Partnership equal to 0.0275% (0.33% annually) of the Partnership's management fee net asset value attributable to Class A and Class B Interests. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, administrative fees for Class A Interests were $196,312 and $643,678, respectively and administrative fees for Class B Interests were $137,100 and $464,398, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, administrative fees for Class A Interests were $261,506 and $808,788, respectively and administrative fees for Class B Interests were $194,656 and $589,856, respectively. General Partner’s Interest, Original Class A, Original Class B, Special Interests and Institutional Interests did not get charged the administrative fee.
C. Altegris Investments, Inc. and Altegris Futures, L.L.C.
Altegris Investments, Inc. (“Altegris Investments”), an affiliate of the General Partner, is registered as a broker-dealer with the SEC. Beginning January 1, 2011, Altegris Futures, L.L.C. (“Altegris Futures”), an affiliate of the General Partner and an introducing broker registered with the CFTC, became the Partnership’s introducing broker. Prior to January 1, 2011, Altegris Investments served as the Partnership’s introducing broker. Altegris Investments has entered into a selling agreement with the Partnership whereby it receives 2% per annum as continuing compensation for Class A Interests sold by Altegris Investments that are outstanding at month end. Altegris Futures, as the Partnership’s introducing broker, receives a portion of the commodity brokerage commissions paid by the Partnership to the Clearing Broker and interest income retained by the Clearing Broker. Additionally, the Partnership pays to its clearing brokers and Altegris Futures, at a minimum, brokerage charges at a flat rate of 0.125% (1.5% annually) of the Partnership’s management fee net asset value. Brokerage charges may exceed the flat rate described above, depending on commission and trading volume levels, which may vary. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, the Partnership had commissions and brokerage fees payable to Altegris Futures of $620,960 and $848,875, and service fees payable to Altegris Investments of $63,280 and $77,290, respectively. The following tables show the fees paid to Altegris Investments and Altegris Futures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012:
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
C. Altegris Investments, Inc. and Altegris Futures, L.L.C. (continued)
| | Three months | | | Nine months | | | Three months | | | Nine months | |
| | ended | | | ended | | | ended | | | ended | |
| | September 30, 2013 | | | September 30, 2013 | | | September 30, 2012 | | | September 30, 2012 | |
Altegris Futures - Brokerage | | | | | | | | | | |
Commission fees | | $ | 2,040,471 | | | $ | 6,858,391 | | | $ | 2,810,902 | | | $ | 8,729,512 | |
Altegris Investments- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service fees | | | 194,738 | | | | 636,335 | | | | 278,677 | | | | 909,727 | |
Total | | $ | 2,235,209 | | | $ | 7,494,726 | | | $ | 3,089,579 | | | $ | 9,639,239 | |
The amounts above are included in Brokerage Commissions and Service Fees on the Statements of Income (Loss), respectively. The amounts shown on the Statements of Income (Loss) include fees paid to non-related parties.
NOTE 4 - ADVISORY CONTRACT
The Partnership's trading activities are conducted pursuant to an advisory contract with Winton Capital Management, Limited (“Advisor”). The Partnership pays the Advisor a quarterly incentive fee of 20% of the trading profits (as defined in the Agreement). However, the quarterly incentive fee is payable only on cumulative profits achieved from commodity trading (as defined in the Agreement). Total incentive fees earned by the Advisor for the three and nine months ended September, 2013 and 2012 are shown on the Statements of Income (Loss).
The Advisor receives a monthly management fee from the Partnership equal to 0.083% (1.00% annually) for Class A, Class B, and Institutional Interests of the Partnership's management fee net asset value. In addition, the General Partner has assigned a portion of its management fees earned to the Advisor. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, management fees for Class A Interests were $594,884 and $1,950,537, respectively, management fees for Class B Interests were $415,455 and $1,407,268, respectively, management fees for Original Class B Interests were $19,270 and $68,913, respectively, management fees for Special Interests were $76,936 and $236,103, respectively and management fees for Institutional Interests were $255,049 and $852,961, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, management fees for Class A Interests were $792,415 and $2,450,871, respectively, management fees for Class B Interests were $589,845 and $1,787,439, respectively, management fees for Original Class B Interests were $32,375 and $100,821, respectively, management fees for Special Interests were $79,057 and $240,942, respectively and management fees for Institutional Interests were $379,499 and $1,180,846, respectively. General Partner’s Interest and Original Class A Interests did not get charged the management fee.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 5 - SERVICE FEES
Original Class A Interests and Class A Interests pay selling agents an ongoing monthly payment of 0.166% of the month-end net asset value (2% annually) of the value of interests sold by them which are outstanding at month-end as compensation for their continuing services to the Limited Partners. Selling agents may, at their option, elect to receive the service fee for the sale of Institutional Interests. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, service fees for General Partner’s Interest, were $17 and $52, respectively, service fees for Class A Interests were $1,175,427 and $3,880,663, respectively, service fees for Original Class A Interests were $191,571 and $675,789, respectively and service fees for Institutional Interests were $5,676 and $18,130, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, service fees for General Partner’s Interest were $18 and $54, respectively and service fees for Class A Interests were $1,578,070 and $4,862,138, respectively, service fees for Original Class A Interests were $296,642 and $935,321, respectively and service fees for Institutional Interests were $8,094 and $27,128, respectively. Class B, Original Class B and Special Interests did not get charged the service fees.
Institutional Interests may pay selling agents, if the selling agent so elects, an ongoing monthly payment of 0.0417% (0.50% annually) of the value of Institutional Interests sold by them which are outstanding at month-end as compensation for their continuing services to the Limited Partners holding Institutional Interests.
NOTE 6 - BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS
The Partnership pays brokerage commissions to the Clearing Broker for clearing trades on its behalf, which are reflected on the Statements of Income (Loss) as Brokerage Commissions. The Partnership pays to its Clearing Broker a monthly brokerage commission equal to the greater of: (1) actual brokerage commissions, which are based upon trading volume, or (2) a flat rate of 0.125% (1.5% annually) (the "Minimum Amount") of the Partnership's management fee net asset value.
If actual brokerage commissions paid to the Clearing Broker are less than the Minimum Amount, the Partnership will pay to the introducing broker, the difference. However, if actual brokerage commissions are greater than the Minimum Amount, the Partnership only pays the actual brokerage commissions.
NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Partnership engages in the speculative trading of futures, options on futures, and forward contracts for the purpose of achieving capital appreciation. None of the Partnership’s derivative instruments are designated as hedging instruments nor are they used for other risk management purposes. The Advisor and General Partner actively assess, manage and monitor risk exposure on derivatives on a contract basis, a sector basis (e.g., interest rate derivatives, agricultural derivatives, etc.), and on an overall basis in accordance with established risk parameters. Due to the speculative nature of the Partnership’s derivative trading activity, the Partnership is subject to the risk of substantial losses from derivatives trading.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
The following presents the fair value of derivative contracts at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The fair value of derivative contracts is presented as an asset if in a gain position and a liability if in a loss position. Fair value is presented on a gross basis in the table below even though the futures and forward contracts qualify for net presentation in the Statement of Financial Condition.
| | September 30, 2013 | |
| | Asset Derivatives Fair Value | | | Liability Derivatives Fair Value | | | Net Fair Value | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 14,629,803 | | | $ | (7,763,653 | ) | | $ | 6,866,150 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 4,566,679 | | | | (1,986,274 | ) | | | 2,580,405 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Gross Fair Value of Derivatives | | $ | 19,196,482 | | | $ | (9,749,927 | ) | | $ | 9,446,555 | |
| | December 31, 2012 | |
| | Asset Derivatives Fair Value | | | Liability Derivatives Fair Value | | | Net Fair Value | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 19,857,707 | | | $ | (13,694,063 | ) | | $ | 6,163,644 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 2,265,792 | | | | (1,505,516 | ) | | | 760,276 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Gross Fair Value of Derivatives | | $ | 22,123,499 | | | $ | (15,199,579 | ) | | $ | 6,923,920 | |
The following presents the trading results of the Partnership’s derivative trading and information related to the volume of the Partnership’s derivative activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
The below captions of “Realized” and “Change in Unrealized” correspond to the captions in the Statements of Income (Loss).
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
| | Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | |
| | Realized | | | Change in Unrealized | | | Number of Contracts Closed | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (7,453,495 | ) | | $ | 98,823 | | | | 36,945 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | (2,644,641 | ) | | | 3,249,467 | | | $ | 238,411,100,077 | | (1) |
Total gains from derivatives trading | | $ | (10,098,136 | ) | | $ | 3,348,290 | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 | | | | | | |
| | Realized | | | Change in Unrealized | | | Number of Contracts Closed | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 23,021,526 | | | $ | 702,506 | | | | 145,820 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | (6,325,324 | ) | | | 1,820,129 | | | $ | 751,078,506,871 | | (1) |
Total gains from derivatives trading | | $ | 16,696,202 | | | $ | 2,522,635 | | | | | | |
(1) | Represents the U.S. dollar equivalent of the notional amount bought or sold during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. The number of contracts closed using average cost for long contracts of 905,381 and 880,871 and short contracts of (883,371) and (846,952) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013. |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 | | | | | |
| | | Realized | | | | Change in Unrealized | | | Number of Contracts Closed | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (5,118,709 | ) | | $ | 11,650,490 | | | | 48,208 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options on Futures Contracts | | | 87,300 | | | | (56,962 | ) | | | 358 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 2,056,255 | | | | (523,205 | ) | | | 73,967,333,491 | | (1) |
Total gain (loss) from derivatives trading | | $ | (2,975,154 | ) | | $ | 11,070,323 | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 | | | | | |
| | Realized | | | Change in Unrealized | | | Number of Contracts Closed | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (9,955,591 | ) | | $ | (9,413,131 | ) | | | 152,477 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options on Futures Contracts | | | 262,765 | | | | (55,148 | ) | | | 1,026 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | (3,266,672 | ) | | | (365,827 | ) | | $ | 98,686,608,961 | | (1) |
Total gain (loss) from derivatives trading | | $ | (12,959,498 | ) | | $ | (9,834,106 | ) | | | | | |
(1) | Represents the U.S. dollar equivalent of the notional amount bought or sold. The number of contracts closed using average cost for long contracts of 1,521,582 and 1,336,187 and short contracts of (1,112,587) and (1,542,258) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. |
Effective January 1, 2013 the Partnership adopted Accounting Standards Update 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (the “ASU,” “ASU 2011-11”). The amendments to this standard require an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
With respect to futures contracts and options on futures contracts, the Partnership has entered into an agreement with the Clearing Broker which grants the Clearing Broker the right to offset recognized derivative assets and derivative liabilities if certain conditions exist, which would require the Clearing Broker to liquidate the Partnership’s positions. These events include the following: (i) the Clearing Broker is directed or required by a regulatory or self-regulatory organization, (ii) the Clearing Broker determines, at its discretion, that the risk in the Partnership’s account must be reduced for protection of the Clearing Broker, (iii) upon the Partnership’s breach or failure to perform on its contractual agreements with the Clearing Broker, (iv) upon the commencement of bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding for the protection of creditors against the Partnership, or (v) upon the dissolution, winding-up, liquidation or merger of the Partnership.
With respect to foreign currency forward contracts, the Partnership has entered into an agreement with the Clearing Broker, whereby the party having the greater obligation (either the Partnership or the Clearing Broker) shall deliver to the other party at the settlement date the net amount of recognized derivative assets and liabilities.
The following table summarizes the disclosure requirements for offsetting assets and liabilities:
As of September 30, 2013 | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | Assets | | Financial Condition | | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition | | Instruments | | Received (1) | | Net Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward contracts | | 4,566,679 | | | (1,986,274 | ) | | 2,580,405 | | | - | | | - | | | 2,580,405 | |
Commodity futures contracts | | 14,629,803 | | | (7,763,653 | ) | | 6,866,150 | | | - | | | - | | | 6,866,150 | |
Total | | 19,196,482 | | | (9,749,927 | ) | | 9,446,555 | | | - | | | - | | | 9,446,555 | |
Offsetting the Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities
As of September 30, 2013 | | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | Assets | | Financial Condition | | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition | | Instruments | | Received (1) | | Net Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward contracts | | (1,986,274) | | | 1,986,274 | | | | | | - | | | - | | | | |
Commodity futures contracts | | (7,763,653) | | | 7,763,653 | | | | | | - | | | - | | | | |
Total | | (9,749,927) | | | 9,749,927 | | | | | | - | | | - | | | | |
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
Offsetting the Financial Assets and Derivative Assets
| | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | Assets | | Financial Condition | | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition | | Instruments | | Received (1) | | Net Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward contracts | | 2,265,792 | | | (1,505,516) | | | 760,276 | | | - | | | - | | | 760,276 | |
Commodity futures contracts | | 19,857,707 | | | (13,694,063) | | | 6,163,644 | | | - | | | - | | | 6,163,644 | |
Total | | 22,123,499 | | | (15,199,579) | | | 6,923,920 | | | - | | | - | | | 6,923,920 | |
Offsetting the Financial Liabilities and Derivat ive Liabilities
| | | | | | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | Assets | | Financial Condition | | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition | | Instruments | | Received (1) | | Net Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward contracts | | (1,505,516) | | | 1,505,516 | | | 760,276 | | | - | | | - | | | 760,276 | |
Commodity futures contracts | | (13,694,063) | | | 13,694,063 | | | 6,163,644 | | | - | | | - | | | 6,163,644 | |
Total | | (15,199,579) | | | 15,199,579 | | | 6,923,920 | | | - | | | - | | | 6,923,920 | |
(1) | Does not include maintenance margin deposits held at the Clearing Broker of $54,866,261 for 2013 and $71,486,531 for 2012, respectively. |
NOTE 8 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Partnership participates in the speculative trading of commodity futures contracts, options on futures contracts and forward currency contracts, substantially all of which are subject to margin requirements. The minimum amount of margin required for each contract is set from time to time in response to various market factors by the respective exchanges and interbank market makers. Further for futures contracts and options on futures contracts, the Clearing Broker has the right to require margin in excess of the minimum exchange requirement. Risk arises from changes in the value of these contracts (market risk) and the potential inability of brokers or interbank market makers to perform under the terms of their contracts (credit risk).
The risks associated with exchange-traded contracts are generally perceived to be less than those associated with over the counter transactions because, in over-the-counter transactions, the Partnership must rely solely on the credit of its respective individual counterparties. For forward currency contracts, the Partnership is subject to the credit risk associated with counterparty non-performance. The credit risk from counterparty non-performance associated with such instruments is the net unrealized gain on forward currency contracts.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 8 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES (CONTINUED)
All of the contracts currently traded by the Partnership are exchange traded. The risks associated with exchange-traded contracts are generally perceived to be less than those associated with over-the-counter transactions because, in over-the-counter transactions, the Partnership must rely solely on the credit of its respective individual counterparties. However, in the future, if the Partnership were to enter into non-exchange traded contracts, it would be subject to the credit risk associated with counterparty non-performance. The credit risk from counterparty non-performance associated with such instruments is the net unrealized gain, if any.
The Partnership also has credit risk since the sole counterparty to all domestic futures contracts is the exchange clearing corporation. In addition, the Partnership bears the risk of financial failure by the Clearing Broker. The Partnership's policy is to continuously monitor its exposure to market and counterparty risk through the use of a variety of financial, position and credit exposure reporting and control procedures. In addition, the Partnership has a policy of reviewing the credit standing of each clearing broker or counterparty with which it conducts business.
The Partnership has a substantial portion of its assets on deposit with the Custodian in U.S. government agency bonds and notes and corporate notes. Risks arise from investments in bonds and notes due to possible illiquidity and the potential for default by the issuer or counterparty. Such instruments are also sensitive to changes in interest rates and economic conditions.
NOTE 9 - INDEMNIFICATIONS
In the normal course of business, the Partnership enters into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnifications. The Partnership’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Partnership that have not yet occurred. The Partnership expects the risk of any future obligation under these indemnifications to be remote.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 10 - FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following information presents the financial highlights of the Partnership for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. This information has been derived from information presented in the financial statements.
| | Three months ended September 30, 2013 | | | | |
| | Original | | | Original | | | Special | | | | | | | | | Institutional | |
| | Class A | | | Class B | | | Interests | | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Interests | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return for Limited Partners (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Return prior to incentive fees | | | (2.01 | )% | | | (1.77 | )% | | | (1.71 | )% | | | (2.46 | )% | | | (1.98 | )% | | | (1.78 | )% |
Incentive fees | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.01 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return after incentive fees | | | (2.01 | )% | | | (1.77 | )% | | | (1.71 | )% | | | (2.47 | )% | | | (1.98 | )% | | | (1.78 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio to average net asset value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses prior to incentive fees (2) | | | 3.26 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 5.11 | % | | | 3.12 | % | | | 2.25 | % |
Incentive fees (3) | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 3.26 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 5.11 | % | | | 3.12 | % | | | 2.25 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment (loss) (1) (2) | | | (3.16 | )% | | | (2.15 | )% | | | (1.85 | )% | | | (5.01 | )% | | | (3.02 | )% | | | (2.15 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Nine months ended September 30, 2013 | | | | |
| | Original | | | Original | | | Special | | | | | | | | | | | Institutional | |
| | Class A | | | Class B | | | Interests | | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Interests | |
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Total return for Limited Partners (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Return prior to incentive fees | | | (0.82 | )% | | | (0.08 | )% | | | 0.11 | % | | | (2.17 | )% | | | (0.70 | )% | | | (0.10 | )% |
Incentive fees | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.02 | )% | | | (0.09 | )% | | | (0.08 | )% | | | (0.06 | )% |
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Total return after incentive fees | | | (0.82 | )% | | | (0.08 | )% | | | 0.09 | % | | | (2.26 | )% | | | (0.78 | )% | | | (0.16 | )% |
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Ratio to average net asset value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses prior to incentive fees (2) | | | 3.19 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 5.05 | % | | | 3.03 | % | | | 2.18 | % |
Incentive fees (3) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.08 | % |
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Total expenses | | | 3.23 | % | | | 2.19 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 5.15 | % | | | 3.14 | % | | | 2.26 | % |
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Net investment (loss) (1) (2) | | | (3.07 | )% | | | (2.05 | )% | | | (1.76 | )% | | | (4.93 | )% | | | (2.91 | )% | | | (2.07 | )% |
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 10 - FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
| | Three months ended September 30, 2012 | | | | |
| | Original | | | Original | | | Special | | | | | | | | | Institutional | |
| | Class A | | | Class B | | | Interests | | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Interests | |
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Total return for Limited Partners (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Return prior to incentive fees | | | (0.13 | )% | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | (0.59 | )% | | | (0.09 | )% | | | 0.11 | % |
Incentive fees | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% |
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Total return after incentive fees | | | (0.13 | )% | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | (0.59 | )% | | | (0.09 | )% | | | 0.11 | % |
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Ratio to average net asset value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses prior to incentive fees (2) | | | 3.07 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 4.98 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 2.15 | % |
Incentive fees (3) | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
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Total expenses | | | 3.07 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 4.98 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 2.15 | % |
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Net investment (loss) (1) (2) | | | (2.94 | )% | | | (1.94 | )% | | | (1.67 | )% | | | (4.84 | )% | | | (2.82 | )% | | | (2.01 | )% |
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| | Nine months ended September 30, 2012 | | | | |
| | Original | | | Original | | | Special | | | | | | | | | | | Institutional | |
| | Class A | | | Class B | | | Interests | | | Class A | | | Class B | | | Interests | |
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Total return for Limited Partners (4) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Return prior to incentive fees | | | (5.92 | )% | | | (5.24 | )% | | | (5.06 | )% | | | (7.23 | )% | | | (5.83 | )% | | | (5.25 | )% |
Incentive fees | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.00 | )% | | | (0.01 | )% |
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Total return after incentive fees | | | (5.92 | )% | | | (5.24 | )% | | | (5.06 | )% | | | (7.23 | )% | | | (5.83 | )% | | | (5.26 | )% |
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Ratio to average net asset value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses prior to incentive fees (1) (3) | | | 3.07 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 5.01 | % | | | 2.98 | % | | | 2.16 | % |
Incentive fees (4) | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
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Total expenses | | | 3.07 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 1.83 | % | | | 5.01 | % | | | 2.98 | % | | | 2.16 | % |
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Net investment (loss) (1) (2) (3) | | | (2.94 | )% | | | (1.97 | )% | | | (1.71 | )% | | | (4.88 | )% | | | (2.85 | )% | | | (2.03 | )% |
Total return and the ratios to average net asset value are calculated for each class of Limited Partners’ capital taken as a whole. An individual Limited Partner’s total return and ratios may vary from the above returns and ratios due to the timing of their contributions and withdrawals and differing fee structures.
(1) | Excludes incentive fee. |
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 11 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management of the Partnership evaluated subsequent events through the date these financial statements were issued.
From October 1, 2013 through November 14, 2013, the Partnership had subscriptions of $4,069,905 and redemptions of $19,148,848.