Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2017 | Aug. 01, 2017 | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Entity Registrant Name | GRAHAM ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUND I LLC | |
Entity Central Index Key | 1,461,219 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | |
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 493,127.548 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,017 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2017 |
Statements of Financial Conditi
Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) - USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Assets | ||
Investment in Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC, at fair value | $ 61,206,192 | $ 72,903,383 |
Redemption receivable from Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC | 895,804 | 1,207,986 |
Total assets | 62,101,996 | 74,111,369 |
Liabilities: | ||
Accrued redemptions | 895,804 | 1,207,986 |
Total liabilities | 895,804 | 1,207,986 |
Members' capital: | ||
Members' capital | 61,206,192 | 72,903,383 |
Total liabilities and members' capital | 62,101,996 | 74,111,369 |
Class 0 Units [Member] | ||
Members' capital: | ||
Members' capital | 41,462,646 | 48,718,754 |
Class 2 Units [Member] | ||
Members' capital: | ||
Members' capital | $ 19,743,546 | $ 24,184,629 |
Statements of Financial Condit3
Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) | Jun. 30, 2017$ / sharesshares | Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares |
Class 0 Units [Member] | ||
Members' capital: | ||
Capital units, issued (in units) | 300,904.327 | 331,592.087 |
Capital units, outstanding (in units) | 300,904.327 | 331,592.087 |
Capital units, value (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares | 137.79 | 146.92 |
Class 2 Units [Member] | ||
Members' capital: | ||
Capital units, issued (in units) | 197,303.967 | 225,124.868 |
Capital units, outstanding (in units) | 197,303.967 | 225,124.868 |
Capital units, value (in dollars per unit) | $ / shares | 100.07 | 107.43 |
Statements of Operations (Unaud
Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Net (loss) gain allocated from investment in Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC | ||||
Net realized loss on investments | $ (1,386,441) | $ (599,409) | $ (995,119) | $ (2,613,220) |
Net (decrease) increase in unrealized appreciation on investments | (1,181,931) | 1,842,874 | (2,345,033) | 2,455,545 |
Brokerage commissions and fees | (99,738) | (118,677) | (202,648) | (255,794) |
Net (loss) gain allocated from investment in Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC | (2,668,110) | 1,124,788 | (3,542,800) | (413,469) |
Investment income | ||||
Interest income | 125,836 | 92,637 | 239,505 | 185,874 |
Expenses | ||||
Advisory fees | 285,495 | 348,452 | 591,896 | 721,104 |
Sponsor fees | 162,617 | 275,133 | 409,157 | 568,222 |
Professional fees and other | 83,623 | 64,920 | 142,470 | 81,483 |
Administrator's fees | 21,628 | 27,394 | 45,221 | 56,720 |
Incentive allocation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total expenses | 553,363 | 715,899 | 1,188,744 | 1,427,529 |
Net investment loss allocated from investment in Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC | (427,527) | (623,262) | (949,239) | (1,241,655) |
Net (loss) income | $ (3,095,637) | $ 501,526 | $ (4,492,039) | $ (1,655,124) |
Statements of Changes in Member
Statements of Changes in Members' Capital (Unaudited) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] | ||||
Members' capital, beginning | $ 72,903,383 | $ 85,931,311 | ||
Subscriptions | 2,082,500 | 1,184,739 | ||
Redemptions | (9,287,652) | (4,706,332) | ||
Net loss | $ (3,095,637) | $ 501,526 | (4,492,039) | (1,655,124) |
Members' capital, ending | 61,206,192 | 80,754,594 | 61,206,192 | 80,754,594 |
Class 0 Units [Member] | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] | ||||
Members' capital, beginning | $ 48,718,754 | $ 59,064,584 | ||
Members' capital, beginning (in units) | 331,592.087 | 400,877.751 | ||
Subscriptions | $ 1,832,500 | $ 475,000 | ||
Subscriptions (in units) | 12,640.298 | 3,289.583 | ||
Redemptions | $ (6,167,314) | $ (3,405,216) | ||
Redemptions (in units) | (43,328.058) | (23,406.500) | ||
Net loss | $ (2,921,294) | $ (964,966) | ||
Members' capital, ending | $ 41,462,646 | $ 55,169,402 | $ 41,462,646 | $ 55,169,402 |
Members' capital, ending (in units) | 300,904.327 | 380,760.834 | 300,904.327 | 380,760.834 |
Class 2 Units [Member] | ||||
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward] | ||||
Members' capital, beginning | $ 24,184,629 | $ 26,866,727 | ||
Members' capital, beginning (in units) | 225,124.868 | 244,435.571 | ||
Subscriptions | $ 250,000 | $ 709,739 | ||
Subscriptions (in units) | 2,380.376 | 6,734.863 | ||
Redemptions | $ (3,120,338) | $ (1,301,116) | ||
Redemptions (in units) | (30,201.277) | (12,092.608) | ||
Net loss | $ (1,570,745) | $ (690,158) | ||
Members' capital, ending | $ 19,743,546 | $ 25,585,192 | $ 19,743,546 | $ 25,585,192 |
Members' capital, ending (in units) | 197,303.967 | 239,077.826 | 197,303.967 | 239,077.826 |
Statements of Cash Flows (Unaud
Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Cash flows provided by operating activities | ||||
Net loss | $ (3,095,637) | $ 501,526 | $ (4,492,039) | $ (1,655,124) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 7,517,334 | 6,073,472 | ||
Cash flows used in financing activities | ||||
Subscriptions | 2,082,500 | 1,184,739 | ||
Redemptions | (9,599,834) | (7,258,211) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities | (7,517,334) | (6,073,472) | ||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 0 | 0 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC [Member] | ||||
Cash flows provided by operating activities | ||||
Net loss | 4,492,039 | 1,655,124 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Proceeds from sale of investments in Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC | 9,599,834 | 7,258,211 | ||
Investments in Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC | $ (2,082,500) | $ (1,184,739) |
Organization and Business
Organization and Business | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Organization and Business [Abstract] | |
Organization and Business | 1. Organization and Business The Blended Strategies Portfolio (the “Fund”) is a series of Graham Alternative Investment Fund I LLC (“GAIF I”), a Delaware Series Limited Liability Company established through an amendment to the certificate of formation, effective March 28, 2013. Prior to March 28, 2013, GAIF I was organized as a Delaware Limited Liability Company which was formed on May 16, 2006 and commenced operations on August 1, 2006. GAIF I has one other active series in addition to the Fund, the Systematic Strategies Portfolio. GAIF I is registered as a commodity pool and as such is subject to the oversight and jurisdiction of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”). As a Series Limited Liability Company each series is legally segregated, and the assets associated with each series are held separately and accounted for in separate and distinct records from the assets of any other series of GAIF I. The debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular series are enforceable against the assets of such series only, and not against the assets of GAIF I generally or any other series thereof. Further, none of the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to GAIF I are enforceable against the assets of any other series. The Fund offers investors Class 0 and Class 2 units. The Fund invests all of its assets dedicated to trading in Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC (“GAIT”), a Delaware Limited Liability Company which was formed on May 18, 2006 and commenced operations on August 1, 2006. GAIT invests in various master trading vehicles (“Master Funds”) and Graham Cash Assets LLC (“Cash Assets”), all of which are managed by Graham Capital Management, L.P. (the “Advisor” or “Manager”). The Manager is the manager and the sole investment advisor of GAIT and the Fund. The Manager is registered as a Commodity Pool Operator and Commodity Trading Advisor with the U.S. CFTC and is a member of the National Futures Association. The Manager is also registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser. The Fund’s Units are registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The investment objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation through professionally managed trading in both U.S. and foreign markets primarily in futures contracts, forwards contracts, spot currency contracts, and associated derivative instruments, such as options and swaps, through its investment in GAIT, which in turn invests in various Master Funds. The Master Funds seek to profit from opportunities in the global financial markets, including interest rate futures, foreign exchange, global stock indices and energy, metals and agricultural futures, as professionally managed multi-strategy investment vehicles. Each of the investment programs consists of multiple trading strategies of the Manager, which the Manager has combined in an effort to diversify the Fund’s investment exposure and to make the Fund’s performance returns less volatile and more consistently profitable. SEI Global Services, Inc. (“SEI”) is the Fund’s independent administrator and transfer agent. SEI is responsible for certain matters pertaining to the administration of the Fund. The Fund will terminate on December 31, 2050 or at an earlier date if certain conditions occur as outlined in the Limited Liability Company Agreement (“LLC Agreement”). The performance of the Fund is directly affected by the performance of GAIT; therefore these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the attached financial statements of GAIT. Duties of the Manager Subject to the terms and conditions of the LLC Agreement, the Manager has complete and exclusive responsibility for managing and administering the affairs of the Fund and for directing the investment and reinvestment of the assets of the Fund and GAIT. |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies These financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and all amounts are stated in U.S. dollars. The Fund is an investment company and applies specialized accounting guidance as outlined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies Investment in Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC The Fund records its investment in GAIT at fair value based upon the Fund’s proportionate share of GAIT’s reported net asset value in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In determining its net asset value, GAIT records its investments in Master Funds at fair value based upon GAIT’s proportionate share of the Master Funds’ reported net asset value. The Fund records its proportionate share of GAIT’s investment income and loss, expenses, fees, and realized and unrealized gains and losses on a monthly basis and includes them in the statements of operations. Purchases and sales of units in GAIT are recorded on a trade date basis. The accounting policies of GAIT are described in its attached financial statements. GAIT charges its investors, including the Fund, an advisory fee, sponsor fee, and incentive allocation, all of which are described in detail in Note 4. The Fund does not charge any additional fees; however each investor in the Fund indirectly bears a portion of the advisory fee, sponsor fee, and incentive allocation charged by GAIT. At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Fund owned 54.44% and 52.99%, respectively of GAIT. Fair Value The fair value of the assets and liabilities of the Fund and GAIT, which qualify as financial instruments under U.S. GAAP, approximates the carrying amounts presented in the statements of financial condition. Changes in these carrying amounts are included in the statements of operations. The Fund follows U.S. GAAP for fair value measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires certain disclosures about fair value measurements. The Fund reports the fair value of its investment related assets and liabilities in accordance with the hierarchy established under U.S. GAAP. U.S. GAAP uses a three level hierarchy for fair value measurement based on the activeness of the market and the transparency and independence of inputs used in the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy categorizes asset and liability positions into one of three levels, as summarized below, based on the inputs and assumptions used in deriving fair value. · Level 1 inputs are unadjusted closing or settlement prices for such assets or liabilities as published by the primary exchange upon which they are traded. · Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities obtained from independent brokers and/or market makers in each security. · Level 3 inputs are those which are considered unobservable and are significant in arriving at fair value. The Fund’s investment in GAIT has been valued at net asset value using the practical expedient. Accordingly under U.S. GAAP, these investments are excluded from categorization in the fair value hierarchy. There were no Level 3 assets or liabilities held at any point during the six months ended June 30, 2017 or the year ended December 31, 2016 by the Fund, GAIT, the Master Funds, or Cash Assets and there were no transfers between levels during those periods. Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized as of the beginning of the year. Indemnifications In the normal course of business, the Master Funds, GAIT, Cash Assets, and the Fund enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. Such contracts may include those by Cash Assets and the Master Funds with their brokers and trading counterparties. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown; however, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses with respect to such indemnifications and considers the risk of loss to be remote. At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, no accruals have been recorded by the Fund for indemnifications. |
Capital Accounts
Capital Accounts | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Capital Accounts [Abstract] | |
Capital Accounts | 3. Capital Accounts The Fund offers two classes (each a “Class”) of Units (collectively the “Units”), being Class 0 Units and Class 2 Units. The Fund may issue additional Classes in the future subject to different fees, expenses or other terms, or to invest in other investment programs or combinations of investment programs managed by the Manager. A separate capital account is maintained for each member with respect to each member’s Class of Units. The initial balance of each member’s capital account is equal to the initial contribution to the Fund by such member with respect to the Class to which such capital account relates. Each member’s capital account is increased by any additional subscription, and decreased by any redemption by such member of Units of such Class to which the capital account relates. All income and expenses of the Fund are allocated among the members’ capital accounts in proportion to the balance that each capital account bears to the balance of all capital as of the beginning of such fiscal period. Subscriptions Units may be purchased at a price equal to the Net Asset Value per Unit of the relevant Class as of the immediately preceding Valuation Day as defined in the LLC Agreement. The minimum initial subscription from each investor in each Class is $10,000. Members may subscribe for additional Units in a minimum amount of not less than $5,000. Units are available for subscription as of the first business day of each month upon written notice of at least three business days prior to the last business day of the preceding month. Redemption of Units Units are not subject to any minimum holding period. Members may redeem Units at the Net Asset Value thereof as of each Valuation Day, as defined in the LLC Agreement, upon not less than three business days’ prior written notice to the administrator. A partial redemption request for an amount less than $10,000 will not be accepted, nor will a redemption request be accepted to the extent that it would result in an investor owning less than $25,000. The redemption proceeds will normally be remitted within 15 days after the Valuation Day, without interest for the period from the Valuation Day to the payment date. Redemption Fees Class 2 Units are subject to a redemption fee equal to 2% of their Net Asset Value if redeemed within six months from their subscription date and a redemption fee equal to 1% of their Net Asset Value if redeemed more than six and less than twelve months from their subscription date. Class 0 Units are not subject to a redemption fee. Redemption fees are payable to the Manager upon redemption of Units from the proceeds of such redemption. No redemption fees were paid to the Manager for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016. |
Fees and Related Party Transact
Fees and Related Party Transactions | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Fees and Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Fees and Related Party Transactions | 4. Fees and Related Party Transactions Advisory Fees For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, each Class of GAIT other than Class M paid the Manager an advisory fee (the “Advisory Fee”) at an aggregate annual rate equal to 1.75% of the Net Asset Value of such Class. The Advisory Fee is payable monthly in arrears calculated as of the last business day of each month and any other date the Manager may permit, in its sole and absolute discretion, as of which any subscription or redemption is effected with respect to Units of such Class during the month. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Advisory Fees allocated to the Fund by each Class of GAIT totaled $591,896 and $721,104, respectively. Sponsor Fees Each Class of GAIT other than Class M paid the Manager a sponsor fee (the “Sponsor Fee”) at an annual rate of the Net Asset Value specified for the periods in the table below. The Sponsor Fee is payable monthly in arrears calculated as of the last business day of each month in the same manner as the Advisory Fee. Period Class 0 Class 2 For the period from January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017 0.75% 2.75% For the period from April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017 0.75% 1.50% For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Sponsor Fees allocated to the Fund by each Class of GAIT totaled $409,157 and $568,222, respectively. Incentive Allocation At the end of each calendar quarter, Graham Capital LLC, an affiliate of the Manager, will receive a special allocation of net profits (the “Incentive Allocation”) in an amount equal to 20% of the New High Net Trading Profits of each Class of GAIT, as defined in the LLC Agreement. The Incentive Allocation is also accrued and allocable on the date of redemption with respect to any Units that are redeemed prior to the end of a calendar quarter. Additionally, any loss carryforward attributable to any class of GAIT shall be proportionately reduced, effective as of the date of any redemption of any Units of such class, by multiplying the loss carryforward by the ratio that the amount of assets redeemed from such class bears to the net assets of such class immediately prior to such redemption. The loss carryforward of a class must be recouped before any subsequent Incentive Allocation can be made. There was no Incentive Allocation allocated to the Fund by GAIT for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016. Administrator’s Fee For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, GAIT paid SEI a monthly administrator’s fee based on GAIT’s net asset value, calculated as of the last business day of each month. In addition, GAIT reimbursed SEI for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred on behalf of GAIT. The total administrator’s fees, including out-of-pocket expenses, allocated to the Fund by GAIT for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 were $45,221 and $56,720, respectively. Any portion of any of the above fees, including the Incentive Allocation, may be paid by the Manager to third parties as compensation for selling activities in connection with the Fund. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Income Taxes [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | 5. Income Taxes No provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements, as members are individually responsible for reporting income or loss based upon their respective share of the Fund’s revenues and expenses for income tax purposes. U.S. GAAP provides guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. U.S. GAAP requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Fund’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet a more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year and the Fund identifies its major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal and Connecticut State. The Manager has evaluated the Fund’s tax positions and has concluded that there are no significant tax positions requiring recognition, measurement or disclosure in the financial statements for open tax years 2014 through 2016 or expected to be taken in the Fund’s 2017 tax returns. The Manager is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax expense will change materially in the next twelve months. Tax years which are considered open by the relevant jurisdiction are subject to potential examination. |
Financial Highlights
Financial Highlights | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Financial Highlights [Abstract] | |
Financial Highlights | 6. Financial Highlights The following is the per Unit operating performance calculation for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016: Class 0 Class 2 Per unit operating performance Net asset value per unit, March 31, 2016 $ 143.72 $ 106.68 Net income: Net investment loss (0.89 ) (1.19 ) Net gain on investments 2.06 1.53 Net income 1.17 0.34 Net asset value per unit, June 30, 2016 $ 144.89 $ 107.02 Net asset value per unit, March 31, 2017 $ 144.35 $ 105.03 Net loss: Net investment loss (0.84 ) (0.81 ) Net loss on investments (5.72 ) (4.15 ) Net loss (6.56 ) (4.96 ) Net asset value per unit, June 30, 2017 $ 137.79 $ 100.07 The following represents ratios to average members’ capital, excluding the Manager, and total return for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016: Class 0 Class 2 2017 2016 2017 2016 Total return before Incentive Allocation (4.54 )% 0.81 % (4.72 )% 0.32 % Incentive Allocation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total return after Incentive Allocation (4.54 )% 0.81 % (4.72 )% 0.32 % Net investment loss before Incentive Allocation (0.60 )% (0.62 )% (0.79 )% (1.13 )% Incentive Allocation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Net investment loss after Incentive Allocation (0.60 )% (0.62 )% (0.79 )% (1.13 )% Total expenses before Incentive Allocation 0.79 % 0.74 % 0.98 % 1.24 % Incentive Allocation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total expenses after Incentive Allocation 0.79 % 0.74 % 0.98 % 1.24 % The following is the per Unit operating performance calculation for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016: Class 0 Class 2 Per unit operating performance Net asset value per unit, December 31, 2015 $ 147.34 $ 109.91 Net loss: Net investment loss (1.73 ) (2.36 ) Net loss on investments (0.72 ) (0.53 ) Net loss (2.45 ) (2.89 ) Net asset value per unit, June 30, 2016 $ 144.89 $ 107.02 Net asset value per unit, December 31, 2016 $ 146.92 $ 107.43 Net loss: Net investment loss (1.68 ) (1.96 ) Net loss on investments (7.45 ) (5.40 ) Net loss (9.13 ) (7.36 ) Net asset value per unit, June 30, 2017 $ 137.79 $ 100.07 The following represents ratios to average members’ capital, excluding the Manager, and total return for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016: Class 0 Class 2 2017 2016 2017 2016 Total return before Incentive Allocation (6.21 )% (1.66 )% (6.85 )% (2.63 )% Incentive Allocation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total return after Incentive Allocation (6.21 )% (1.66 )% (6.85 )% (2.63 )% Net investment loss before Incentive Allocation (1.18 )% (1.19 )% (1.88 )% (2.19 )% Incentive Allocation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Net investment loss after Incentive Allocation (1.18 )% (1.19 )% (1.88 )% (2.19 )% Total expenses before Incentive Allocation 1.53 % 1.42 % 2.23 % 2.42 % Incentive Allocation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total expenses after Incentive Allocation 1.53 % 1.42 % 2.23 % 2.42 % Total return is calculated for Class 0 and Class 2 Units taken as a whole. Total return is calculated as the change in total members’ capital adjusted for subscriptions or redemptions during the period. An individual member’s return may vary from these returns based on the timing of capital transactions and the applicability of Advisory Fees, Sponsor Fees, Administrator’s Fees, and the Incentive Allocation. The net investment loss and total expense ratios (including Incentive Allocation) are calculated for Class 0 and Class 2 Units taken as a whole and include net amounts allocated from GAIT. The computation of such ratios is based on the amount of net investment loss, expenses and Incentive Allocation. Net investment loss and total expense ratios are computed based upon the weighted average of members’ capital for Class 0 and Class 2 Units of the Fund for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, and are not annualized. |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events | 7. Subsequent Events Effective July 1, 2017, the annual Advisory Fee charged to Class 0 and Class 2 Units of GAIT was reduced from 1.75% to 1.50%. The annual Sponsor Fee charged to Class 0 Units of GAIT was reduced from 0.75% to 0.50%. The annual Sponsor Fee charged to Class 2 Units of GAIT was reduced from 1.50% to 1.25%. The Fund had subscriptions of approximately $0.1 million and redemptions of approximately $0.8 million from July 1, 2017 through August 14, 2017, the date through which subsequent events were evaluated by management. These amounts have not been included in the financial statements. |
Summary of Significant Accoun14
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Accounting | These financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and all amounts are stated in U.S. dollars. The Fund is an investment company and applies specialized accounting guidance as outlined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies |
Investment in Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC | Investment in Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC The Fund records its investment in GAIT at fair value based upon the Fund’s proportionate share of GAIT’s reported net asset value in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In determining its net asset value, GAIT records its investments in Master Funds at fair value based upon GAIT’s proportionate share of the Master Funds’ reported net asset value. The Fund records its proportionate share of GAIT’s investment income and loss, expenses, fees, and realized and unrealized gains and losses on a monthly basis and includes them in the statements of operations. Purchases and sales of units in GAIT are recorded on a trade date basis. The accounting policies of GAIT are described in its attached financial statements. GAIT charges its investors, including the Fund, an advisory fee, sponsor fee, and incentive allocation, all of which are described in detail in Note 4. The Fund does not charge any additional fees; however each investor in the Fund indirectly bears a portion of the advisory fee, sponsor fee, and incentive allocation charged by GAIT. At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Fund owned 54.44% and 52.99%, respectively of GAIT. |
Fair Value | Fair Value The fair value of the assets and liabilities of the Fund and GAIT, which qualify as financial instruments under U.S. GAAP, approximates the carrying amounts presented in the statements of financial condition. Changes in these carrying amounts are included in the statements of operations. The Fund follows U.S. GAAP for fair value measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires certain disclosures about fair value measurements. The Fund reports the fair value of its investment related assets and liabilities in accordance with the hierarchy established under U.S. GAAP. U.S. GAAP uses a three level hierarchy for fair value measurement based on the activeness of the market and the transparency and independence of inputs used in the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy categorizes asset and liability positions into one of three levels, as summarized below, based on the inputs and assumptions used in deriving fair value. · Level 1 inputs are unadjusted closing or settlement prices for such assets or liabilities as published by the primary exchange upon which they are traded. · Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities obtained from independent brokers and/or market makers in each security. · Level 3 inputs are those which are considered unobservable and are significant in arriving at fair value. The Fund’s investment in GAIT has been valued at net asset value using the practical expedient. Accordingly under U.S. GAAP, these investments are excluded from categorization in the fair value hierarchy. There were no Level 3 assets or liabilities held at any point during the six months ended June 30, 2017 or the year ended December 31, 2016 by the Fund, GAIT, the Master Funds, or Cash Assets and there were no transfers between levels during those periods. Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized as of the beginning of the year. |
Indemnifications | Indemnifications In the normal course of business, the Master Funds, GAIT, Cash Assets, and the Fund enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. Such contracts may include those by Cash Assets and the Master Funds with their brokers and trading counterparties. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown; however, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses with respect to such indemnifications and considers the risk of loss to be remote. At June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, no accruals have been recorded by the Fund for indemnifications. |
Fees and Related Party Transa15
Fees and Related Party Transactions (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Fees and Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Sponsor Fees | The Sponsor Fee is payable monthly in arrears calculated as of the last business day of each month in the same manner as the Advisory Fee. Period Class 0 Class 2 For the period from January 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017 0.75% 2.75% For the period from April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017 0.75% 1.50% |
Financial Highlights (Tables)
Financial Highlights (Tables) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017 | |
Financial Highlights [Abstract] | |
Unit Operating Performance | The following is the per Unit operating performance calculation for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016: Class 0 Class 2 Per unit operating performance Net asset value per unit, March 31, 2016 $ 143.72 $ 106.68 Net income: Net investment loss (0.89 ) (1.19 ) Net gain on investments 2.06 1.53 Net income 1.17 0.34 Net asset value per unit, June 30, 2016 $ 144.89 $ 107.02 Net asset value per unit, March 31, 2017 $ 144.35 $ 105.03 Net loss: Net investment loss (0.84 ) (0.81 ) Net loss on investments (5.72 ) (4.15 ) Net loss (6.56 ) (4.96 ) Net asset value per unit, June 30, 2017 $ 137.79 $ 100.07 The following is the per Unit operating performance calculation for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016: Class 0 Class 2 Per unit operating performance Net asset value per unit, December 31, 2015 $ 147.34 $ 109.91 Net loss: Net investment loss (1.73 ) (2.36 ) Net loss on investments (0.72 ) (0.53 ) Net loss (2.45 ) (2.89 ) Net asset value per unit, June 30, 2016 $ 144.89 $ 107.02 Net asset value per unit, December 31, 2016 $ 146.92 $ 107.43 Net loss: Net investment loss (1.68 ) (1.96 ) Net loss on investments (7.45 ) (5.40 ) Net loss (9.13 ) (7.36 ) Net asset value per unit, June 30, 2017 $ 137.79 $ 100.07 |
Ratios to Average Members' Capital and Total Return | The following represents ratios to average members’ capital, excluding the Manager, and total return for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016: Class 0 Class 2 2017 2016 2017 2016 Total return before Incentive Allocation (4.54 )% 0.81 % (4.72 )% 0.32 % Incentive Allocation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total return after Incentive Allocation (4.54 )% 0.81 % (4.72 )% 0.32 % Net investment loss before Incentive Allocation (0.60 )% (0.62 )% (0.79 )% (1.13 )% Incentive Allocation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Net investment loss after Incentive Allocation (0.60 )% (0.62 )% (0.79 )% (1.13 )% Total expenses before Incentive Allocation 0.79 % 0.74 % 0.98 % 1.24 % Incentive Allocation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total expenses after Incentive Allocation 0.79 % 0.74 % 0.98 % 1.24 % The following represents ratios to average members’ capital, excluding the Manager, and total return for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016: Class 0 Class 2 2017 2016 2017 2016 Total return before Incentive Allocation (6.21 )% (1.66 )% (6.85 )% (2.63 )% Incentive Allocation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total return after Incentive Allocation (6.21 )% (1.66 )% (6.85 )% (2.63 )% Net investment loss before Incentive Allocation (1.18 )% (1.19 )% (1.88 )% (2.19 )% Incentive Allocation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Net investment loss after Incentive Allocation (1.18 )% (1.19 )% (1.88 )% (2.19 )% Total expenses before Incentive Allocation 1.53 % 1.42 % 2.23 % 2.42 % Incentive Allocation 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total expenses after Incentive Allocation 1.53 % 1.42 % 2.23 % 2.42 % |
Organization and Business (Deta
Organization and Business (Details) | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2017Investment | |
Organization and Business [Abstract] | |
Other series owned by entity | 1 |
Summary of Significant Accoun18
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) | Jun. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC [Member] | ||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | ||
Ownership percentage | 54.44% | 52.99% |
Capital Accounts (Details)
Capital Accounts (Details) | 6 Months Ended | |
Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)Class | Jun. 30, 2016USD ($) | |
Capital Accounts [Abstract] | ||
Number of classes of units offered by Fund | Class | 2 | |
Fees paid to manager for redemptions | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Minimum [Member] | ||
Capital Accounts [Abstract] | ||
Initial subscription amount | 10,000 | |
Cost for additional units | $ 5,000 | |
Notice period for units subscription | 3 days | |
Notice period for units redemption | 3 days | |
Amount for partial redemption request | $ 10,000 | |
Holding post partial redemption | $ 25,000 | |
Maximum [Member] | ||
Capital Accounts [Abstract] | ||
Period of remittance for redemption proceeds | 15 days | |
Class 2 Units [Member] | ||
Capital Accounts [Abstract] | ||
Redemption fee holding period | 6 months | |
Class 2 Units [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||
Capital Accounts [Abstract] | ||
Redemption fee as percentage of net asset value | 2.00% | |
Redemption fee holding period | 6 months | |
Class 2 Units [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||
Capital Accounts [Abstract] | ||
Redemption fee as percentage of net asset value | 1.00% | |
Redemption fee holding period | 12 months |
Fees and Related Party Transa20
Fees and Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Fees and Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |||||
Percentage of incentive allocation | 20.00% | 20.00% | |||
Incentive allocation | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
Advisory Fees [Abstract] | |||||
Advisory fees | 285,495 | 348,452 | 591,896 | 721,104 | |
Sponsor Fees [Abstract] | |||||
Sponsor fees | 162,617 | 275,133 | 409,157 | 568,222 | |
Administrative fees [Abstract] | |||||
Administrator's fees allocated to the Fund | $ 21,628 | $ 27,394 | $ 45,221 | $ 56,720 | |
Class 0 Units [Member] | |||||
Advisory Fees [Abstract] | |||||
Advisory fees at annual rate of net assets value of fund | 1.75% | 1.75% | |||
Sponsor Fees [Abstract] | |||||
Sponsor fees at annual rate of net assets value of fund | 0.75% | 0.75% | |||
Class 2 Units [Member] | |||||
Advisory Fees [Abstract] | |||||
Advisory fees at annual rate of net assets value of fund | 1.75% | 1.75% | |||
Sponsor Fees [Abstract] | |||||
Sponsor fees at annual rate of net assets value of fund | 1.50% | 2.75% |
Financial Highlights (Details)
Financial Highlights (Details) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Class 0 Units [Member] | ||||
Per unit operating performance [Abstract] | ||||
Net asset value per unit, beginning of period (in dollars per unit) | $ 144.35 | $ 143.72 | $ 146.92 | $ 147.34 |
Net income (loss) [Abstract] | ||||
Net investment loss (in dollars per unit) | (0.84) | (0.89) | (1.68) | (1.73) |
Net gain (loss) on investments (in dollars per unit) | (5.72) | 2.06 | (7.45) | (0.72) |
Net income (loss) (in dollars per unit) | (6.56) | 1.17 | (9.13) | (2.45) |
Net asset value per unit, end of period (in dollars per unit) | $ 137.79 | $ 144.89 | $ 137.79 | $ 144.89 |
Ratios to average members capital and total return [Abstract] | ||||
Total return before Incentive Allocation | (4.54%) | 0.81% | (6.21%) | (1.66%) |
Incentive Allocation | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Total return after Incentive Allocation | (4.54%) | 0.81% | (6.21%) | (1.66%) |
Net investment loss before Incentive Allocation | (0.60%) | (0.62%) | (1.18%) | (1.19%) |
Incentive Allocation | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Net investment loss after Incentive Allocation | (0.60%) | (0.62%) | (1.18%) | (1.19%) |
Total expenses before Incentive Allocation | 0.79% | 0.74% | 1.53% | 1.42% |
Incentive Allocation | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Total expenses after Incentive Allocation | 0.79% | 0.74% | 1.53% | 1.42% |
Class 2 Units [Member] | ||||
Per unit operating performance [Abstract] | ||||
Net asset value per unit, beginning of period (in dollars per unit) | $ 105.03 | $ 106.68 | $ 107.43 | $ 109.91 |
Net income (loss) [Abstract] | ||||
Net investment loss (in dollars per unit) | (0.81) | (1.19) | (1.96) | (2.36) |
Net gain (loss) on investments (in dollars per unit) | (4.15) | 1.53 | (5.40) | (0.53) |
Net income (loss) (in dollars per unit) | (4.96) | 0.34 | (7.36) | (2.89) |
Net asset value per unit, end of period (in dollars per unit) | $ 100.07 | $ 107.02 | $ 100.07 | $ 107.02 |
Ratios to average members capital and total return [Abstract] | ||||
Total return before Incentive Allocation | (4.72%) | 0.32% | (6.85%) | (2.63%) |
Incentive Allocation | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Total return after Incentive Allocation | (4.72%) | 0.32% | (6.85%) | (2.63%) |
Net investment loss before Incentive Allocation | (0.79%) | (1.13%) | (1.88%) | (2.19%) |
Incentive Allocation | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Net investment loss after Incentive Allocation | (0.79%) | (1.13%) | (1.88%) | (2.19%) |
Total expenses before Incentive Allocation | 0.98% | 1.24% | 2.23% | 2.42% |
Incentive Allocation | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Total expenses after Incentive Allocation | 0.98% | 1.24% | 2.23% | 2.42% |
Subsequent Events (Details)
Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 14, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016 | |
Class 0 Units [Member] | |||||
Subsequent event [Line Items] | |||||
Advisory fees at annual rate of net assets value of fund | 1.75% | 1.75% | |||
Sponsor fees at annual rate of net assets value of fund | 0.75% | 0.75% | |||
Class 2 Units [Member] | |||||
Subsequent event [Line Items] | |||||
Advisory fees at annual rate of net assets value of fund | 1.75% | 1.75% | |||
Sponsor fees at annual rate of net assets value of fund | 1.50% | 2.75% | |||
Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||
Subsequent event [Line Items] | |||||
Fund subscriptions | $ 0.1 | ||||
Fund redemptions | $ 0.8 | ||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | Class 0 Units [Member] | |||||
Subsequent event [Line Items] | |||||
Advisory fees at annual rate of net assets value of fund | 1.50% | ||||
Sponsor fees at annual rate of net assets value of fund | 0.50% | ||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | Class 2 Units [Member] | |||||
Subsequent event [Line Items] | |||||
Advisory fees at annual rate of net assets value of fund | 1.50% | ||||
Sponsor fees at annual rate of net assets value of fund | 1.25% |