Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC
Statements of
Financial Condition
| | September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | December 31, 2023 (Audited) | |
Assets | | | | | | |
Investment in Graham Cash Assets LLC, at fair value | | $ | 58,564,739 | | | $ | 59,261,119 | |
Investments in Master Funds, at fair value | | | 7,272,112 | | | | 6,589,443 | |
Receivable from Master Funds | | | 110 | | | | 177 | |
Total assets | | $ | 65,836,961 | | | $ | 65,850,739 | |
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Liabilities and members’ capital | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Redemptions payable | | $ | 176,576 | | | $ | 644,512 | |
Accrued professional fees | | | 168,082 | | | | 186,519 | |
Accrued advisory fees | | | 78,814 | | | | 80,684 | |
Accrued sponsor fees | | | 37,485 | | | | 41,770 | |
Accrued administrator’s fees | | | 6,738 | | | | 7,050 | |
Accrued operating expenses | | | 3,509 | | | | 3,689 | |
Payable to Master Funds | | | 37 | | | | – | |
Total liabilities | | | 471,241 | | | | 964,224 | |
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Members’ capital: | | | | | | | | |
Class 0 Units (169,999.318 and 177,924.511 units issued and outstanding at $230.62 and $224.32 per unit, respectively) | | | 39,204,595 | | | | 39,912,274 | |
Class 2 Units (127,924.037 and 143,198.231 units issued and outstanding at $161.84 and $158.20 per unit, respectively) | | | 20,702,567 | | | | 22,653,277 | |
Class 3-A Units (4,142.221 and no units issued and outstanding at $95.68 and $ – per unit, respectively) | | | 396,343 | | | | – | |
Class 3-B Units (27,938.463 and no units issued and outstanding at $94.06 and $ – per unit, respectively) | | | 2,627,905 | | | | – | |
Class M Units (4,671.470 units issued and outstanding at $521.10 and $496.83 per unit, respectively) | | | 2,434,310 | | | | 2,320,964 | |
Total members’ capital | | | 65,365,720 | | | | 64,886,515 | |
Total liabilities and members’ capital | | $ | 65,836,961 | | | $ | 65,850,739 | |
See accompanying notes.
Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC
Condensed
Schedules of Investments
| | September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) | | | December 31, 2023 (Audited) | |
Description | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Members’ Capital | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Members’ Capital | |
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Investments in Master Funds, at fair value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | $ | 2,806,317 | | | | 4.29 | % | | | $ | 2,529,772 | | | | 3.90 | % | |
Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | 1,099,731 | | | | 1.69 | % | | | | 850,235 | | | | 1.31 | % | |
Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | | | 3,366,064 | | | | 5.15 | % | | | | 3,209,436 | | | | 4.95 | % | |
Total investments in Master Funds | | $ | 7,272,112 | | | | 11.13 | % | | | $ | 6,589,443 | | | | 10.16 | % | |
See accompanying notes.
Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC
Unaudited Statements of
Operations and Incentive Allocation
| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net (loss) gain allocated from investments in Master Funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized (loss) gain on investments | | $ | (3,467,738 | ) | | $ | 5,613,862 | | | $ | (197,268 | ) | | $ | 5,991,144 | |
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 136,935 | | | | (465,371 | ) | | | 1,694,218 | | | | (979,650 | ) |
Brokerage commissions and fees | | | (46,048 | ) | | | (40,300 | ) | | | (127,386 | ) | | | (130,477 | ) |
Net (loss) gain allocated from investments in Master Funds | | | (3,376,851 | ) | | | 5,108,191 | | | | 1,369,564 | | | | 4,881,017 | |
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Net investment income allocated from investments in Master Funds | | | 49,644 | | | | 42,781 | | | | 132,597 | | | | 138,423 | |
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Investment income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 631,067 | | | | 700,034 | | | | 2,148,491 | | | | 1,563,219 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 238,465 | | | | 252,117 | | | | 721,041 | | | | 712,235 | |
Sponsor fees | | | 116,224 | | | | 131,812 | | | | 362,302 | | | | 377,126 | |
Professional fees | | | 65,727 | | | | 109,875 | | | | 305,128 | | | | 274,655 | |
Administrator’s fee | | | 20,194 | | | | 21,972 | | | | 61,685 | | | | 62,538 | |
Operating expenses | | | 10,112 | | | | 10,132 | | | | 31,611 | | | | 30,744 | |
Interest expense | | | 3,661 | | | | 3,612 | | | | 11,158 | | | | 10,955 | |
Total expenses | | | 454,383 | | | | 529,520 | | | | 1,492,925 | | | | 1,468,253 | |
Net investment income of the Fund | | | 176,684 | | | | 170,514 | | | | 655,566 | | | | 94,966 | |
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Net (loss) income | | | (3,150,523 | ) | | | 5,321,486 | | | | 2,157,727 | | | | 5,114,406 | |
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Incentive allocation | | | – | | | | (679,359 | ) | | | (313,592 | ) | | | (679,491 | ) |
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Net (loss) income available for pro-rata allocation to all members | | $ | (3,150,523 | ) | | $ | 4,642,127 | | | $ | 1,844,135 | | | $ | 4,434,915 | |
See accompanying notes.
Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC
Unaudited Statements of
Changes in Members’ Capital
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
| | Class 0 | | | Class 2 | | | Class 3-A | |
| | Units | | | Capital | | | Units | | | Capital | | | Units | | | Capital | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Members’ capital, December 31, 2023 | | | 177,924.511 | | | $ | 39,912,274 | | | | 143,198.231 | | | $ | 22,653,277 | | | | – | | | $ | – | |
Subscriptions | | | 1,077.459 | | | | 247,000 | | | | 2,005.123 | | | | 323,000 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Redemptions | | | (6,823.328 | ) | | | (1,597,493 | ) | | | (10,896.074 | ) | | | (1,809,474 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
Incentive allocation | | | – | | | | (212,267 | ) | | | – | | | | (100,235 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
Net income | | | – | | | | 3,716,586 | | | | – | | | | 2,046,953 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Members’ capital, March 31, 2024 | | | 172,178.642 | | | | 42,066,100 | | | | 134,307.280 | | | | 23,113,521 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Initial subscription, June 1, 2024 | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 750.000 | | | | 75,000 | |
Subscriptions | | | 1,392.027 | | | | 340,000 | | | | 1,047.362 | | | | 179,000 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Redemptions | | | (3,311.442 | ) | | | (805,858 | ) | | | (7,933.567 | ) | | | (1,366,825 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
Incentive allocation | | | – | | | | (315 | ) | | | – | | | | (731 | ) | | | – | | | | (44 | ) |
Net (loss) income | | | – | | | | (418,225 | ) | | | – | | | | (256,029 | ) | | | – | | | | 216 | |
Members’ capital, June 30, 2024 | | | 170,259.227 | | | | 41,181,702 | | | | 127,421.075 | | | | 21,668,936 | | | | 750.000 | | | | 75,172 | |
Subscriptions | | | 1,434.209 | | | | 345,000 | | | | 1,653.468 | | | | 275,000 | | | | 3,392.221 | | | | 340,000 | |
Redemptions | | | (1,694.118 | ) | | | (395,336 | ) | | | (1,150.506 | ) | | | (188,944 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
Incentive allocation | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Net loss | | | – | | | | (1,926,771 | ) | | | – | | | | (1,052,425 | ) | | | – | | | | (18,829 | ) |
Members’ capital, September 30, 2024 | | | 169,999.318 | | | $ | 39,204,595 | | | | 127,924.037 | | | $ | 20,702,567 | | | | 4,142.221 | | | $ | 396,343 | |
See accompanying notes.
Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC
Unaudited Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital (continued)
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
| | Class 3-B | | | Class M | | | Total | |
| | Units | | | Capital | | | Units | | | Capital | | | Capital | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Members’ capital, December 31, 2023 | | | – | | | $ | – | | | | 4,671.470 | | | $ | 2,320,964 | | | $ | 64,886,515 | |
Subscriptions | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 570,000 | |
Redemptions | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (312,502 | ) | | | (3,719,469 | ) |
Incentive allocation | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 312,502 | | | | – | |
Net income | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 232,298 | | | | 5,995,837 | |
Members’ capital, March 31, 2024 | | | – | | | | – | | | | 4,671.470 | | | | 2,553,262 | | | | 67,732,883 | |
Initial subscription, May 1, 2024 | | | 750.000 | | | | 75,000 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 75,000 | |
Initial subscription, June 1, 2024 | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 75,000 | |
Subscriptions | | | 1,524.212 | | | | 150,000 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 669,000 | |
Redemptions | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (1,090 | ) | | | (2,173,773 | ) |
Incentive allocation | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 1,090 | | | | – | |
Net loss | | | – | | | | (642 | ) | | | – | | | | (12,907 | ) | | | (687,587 | ) |
Members’ capital, June 30, 2024 | | | 2,274.212 | | | | 224,358 | | | | 4,671.470 | | | | 2,540,355 | | | | 65,690,523 | |
Subscriptions | | | 25,664.251 | | | | 2,450,000 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 3,410,000 | |
Redemptions | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (584,280 | ) |
Incentive allocation | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Net loss | | | – | | | | (46,453 | ) | | | – | | | | (106,045 | ) | | | (3,150,523 | ) |
Members’ capital, September 30, 2024 | | | 27,938.463 | | | $ | 2,627,905 | | | | 4,671.470 | | | $ | 2,434,310 | | | $ | 65,365,720 | |
See accompanying notes.
Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC
Unaudited Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital (continued)
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
| | Class 0 | | | Class 2 | | | Class M | | | Total | |
| | Units | | | Capital | | | Units | | | Capital | | | Units | | | Capital | | | Capital | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Members’ capital, December 31, 2022 | | | 161,081.937 | | | $ | 36,176,761 | | | | 155,844.459 | | | $ | 24,813,000 | | | | 4,671.470 | | | $ | 2,253,147 | | | $ | 63,242,908 | |
Subscriptions | | | 2,107.202 | | | | 490,000 | | | | 781.064 | | | | 125,000 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 615,000 | |
Redemptions | | | (908.759 | ) | | | (202,115 | ) | | | (280.060 | ) | | | (44,820 | ) | | | – | | | | (132 | ) | | | (247,067 | ) |
Incentive allocation | | | – | | | | (132 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 132 | | | | – | |
Net loss | | | – | | | | (891,319 | ) | | | – | | | | (641,441 | ) | | | – | | | | (43,354 | ) | | | (1,576,114 | ) |
Members’ capital, March 31, 2023 | | | 162,280.380 | | | | 35,573,195 | | | | 156,345.463 | | | | 24,251,739 | | | | 4,671.470 | | | | 2,209,793 | | | | 62,034,727 | |
Subscriptions | | | 14,208.945 | | | | 3,114,000 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 3,114,000 | |
Redemptions | | | (1,103.427 | ) | | | (245,476 | ) | | | (490.680 | ) | | | (76,724 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (322,200 | ) |
Incentive allocation | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Net income | | | – | | | | 833,970 | | | | – | | | | 476,083 | | | | – | | | | 58,981 | | | | 1,369,034 | |
Members’ capital, June 30, 2023 | | | 175,385.898 | | | | 39,275,689 | | | | 155,854.783 | | | | 24,651,098 | | | | 4,671.470 | | | | 2,268,774 | | | | 66,195,561 | |
Subscriptions | | | 3,471.731 | | | | 785,000 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 785,000 | |
Redemptions | | | (3,530.662 | ) | | | (821,844 | ) | | | (7,450.556 | ) | | | (1,218,516 | ) | | | – | | | | (679,359 | ) | | | (2,719,719 | ) |
Incentive allocation | | | – | | | | (459,161 | ) | | | – | | | | (220,198 | ) | | | – | | | | 679,359 | | | | – | |
Net income | | | – | | | | 3,219,010 | | | | – | | | | 1,905,248 | | | | – | | | | 197,228 | | | | 5,321,486 | |
Members’ capital, September 30, 2023 | | | 175,326.967 | | | $ | 41,998,694 | | | | 148,404.227 | | | $ | 25,117,632 | | | | 4,671.470 | | | $ | 2,466,002 | | | $ | 69,582,328 | |
See accompanying notes.
Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC
Unaudited Statements of
Cash Flows
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 2,157,727 | | | $ | 5,114,406 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used in) by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net income allocated from investments in Master Funds | | | (1,502,161 | ) | | | (5,019,440 | ) |
Net income allocated from investment in Graham Cash Assets LLC | | | (2,148,491 | ) | | | (1,563,219 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of investments in Master Funds | | | 54,287,683 | | | | 52,615,889 | |
Proceeds from sale of investment in Graham Cash Assets LLC | | | 38,396,008 | | | | 34,218,247 | |
Purchases of investments in Master Funds | | | (53,563,520 | ) | | | (48,148,309 | ) |
Purchases of investment in Graham Cash Assets LLC | | | (35,455,704 | ) | | | (38,115,239 | ) |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
(Decrease) in accrued professional fees | | | (18,437 | ) | | | (52,957 | ) |
(Decrease) increase in accrued advisory fees | | | (1,870 | ) | | | 4,652 | |
(Decrease) increase in accrued sponsor fees | | | (4,285 | ) | | | 954 | |
(Decrease) increase in accrued administrator’s fee | | | (312 | ) | | | 251 | |
(Decrease) increase in accrued operating expenses | | | (180 | ) | | | 207 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 2,146,458 | | | | (944,558 | ) |
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Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities | | | | | | | | |
Subscriptions | | | 4,799,000 | | | | 4,514,000 | |
Redemptions (net of redemptions payable) | | | (6,945,458 | ) | | | (3,569,442 | ) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | (2,146,458 | ) | | | 944,558 | |
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | – | | | | – | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
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Supplemental cash flow information | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 11,158 | | | $ | 10,955 | |
See accompanying notes.
Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC
Notes to
Unaudited Financial Statements
September 30, 2024
1. Organization and Business
Graham Alternative Investment Trading LLC (“GAIT”) was formed on May 18, 2006, commenced operations on August 1, 2006 and is organized as a Delaware Limited Liability Company. Graham Capital Management, L.P. (the “Manager”) is the Manager and the sole investment advisor. The Manager is registered as a Commodity Pool Operator and Commodity Trading Advisor with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“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. GAIT is a commodity pool, and as such is subject to the oversight and jurisdiction of the CFTC.
The investment objective of GAIT is to achieve long-term capital appreciation through professionally managed trading through its investment in various master trading vehicles (“Master Funds”). As more fully described in Notes 2 and 3, these Master Funds invest in a broad range of derivative instruments such as currency forward and futures contracts; bond, interest rate, and index futures contracts; commodity forward and futures contracts, and options and swaps thereon traded on U.S. and foreign exchanges, as well as over-the-counter (“OTC”).
Graham Alternative Investment Fund I LLC Core Macro Portfolio, Graham Alternative Investment Fund II LLC Core Macro Portfolio (through its investment in Graham Alternative Investment Ltd.) and the Manager are the only investors of GAIT.
SEI Global Services, Inc. (“SEI”) is GAIT’s independent administrator and transfer agent. SEI is responsible for certain matters pertaining to the administration of GAIT.
GAIT will terminate on December 31, 2050 or at an earlier date if certain conditions occur as outlined in the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement (“LLC Agreement”).
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 GAIT and for directing the investment and reinvestment of the assets of GAIT.
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. GAIT 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. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Manager to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Investments in Master Funds
GAIT invests in various Master Funds which are managed by the Manager. These investments are valued in the accompanying statements of financial condition at fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP based upon GAIT’s proportionate share of the Master Funds’ reported net asset values. Gains and losses are allocated monthly by each Master Fund to GAIT based upon GAIT’s proportionate share of the net asset value of each Master Fund and are included in the statements of operations and incentive allocation.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Due from/to Brokers
Due from/to brokers on the Master Funds’ financial statements primarily consist of cash balances carried as margin deposits with clearing brokers for the purpose of trading in futures contracts, foreign currency contracts and other derivative financial instruments and securities, and receivables/payables for unsettled transactions. Substantially all of the Master Funds’ cash and investments are held as collateral by its brokers to secure derivative instruments and securities.
Revenue Recognition
All positions in financial instruments are recorded on the trade date at fair value. Net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on open derivative financial instruments is included in the Master Funds’ statements of financial condition as the difference between the original purchase price and the current market value at year end. Any change in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation from the preceding period is reported in the Master Funds’ statements of operations. Interest income and expense are recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are net of applicable withholding taxes. All other expenses are recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses are calculated based on the specific identification method.
Brokerage Commissions and Fees
Brokerage commissions and fees on the Master Funds’ financial statements represent all brokerage commissions and other fees incurred in connection with the Master Funds’ trading activity and are recorded on the accrual basis.
Foreign Currency Translation
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated using the exchange rates at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are calculated using daily exchange rates prevailing on the transaction date. The Master Funds do not isolate the portion of results of operations from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments and cash from fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of investments held. The Master Funds’ currency translation gains and losses are included in the statements of operations and incentive allocation within net realized (loss) gain and net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation on investments.
Fair Value
The fair value of GAIT’s assets and liabilities, 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 and incentive allocation.
GAIT 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. GAIT 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.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Fair Value (continued)
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. |
GAIT’s investments in the Master Funds and Graham Cash Assets LLC (“Cash Assets”) have 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. GAIT’s investments in the Master Funds and Cash Assets are discussed in Notes 3 and 4. There were no Level 3 assets or liabilities held at any point during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 or the year ended December 31, 2023 by GAIT, the Master Funds, or Cash Assets.
Derivative Instruments
In the normal course of business, the Master Funds utilize derivative financial instruments in connection with their trading activities. Derivative instruments derive their value from underlying assets, indices, reference rates or a combination of these factors. Investments in derivative financial instruments are subject to additional risks that can result in a loss of all or part of an investment. The Master Funds’ derivative financial instruments are classified by the following primary underlying risks: interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate, commodity price, and equity price risks. These risks can be in excess of the amounts recognized in the statements of financial condition. In addition, the Master Funds are also subject to additional counterparty risk should their counterparties fail to meet the terms of their contracts. Management of counterparty risk involves a number of considerations, such as the financial profile of the counterparty, specific terms and duration of the contractual agreement, and the value of collateral held, if any. The Master Funds have established initial credit approval, credit limits, and collateral requirements and may reduce their exposure to any counterparties they deem necessary. Trading in non-U.S. dollar denominated derivative instruments may subject the value of, and gains and losses associated with, such contracts to additional risks related to adverse changes in the applicable exchange rates.
Unrealized appreciation and depreciation from derivative financial instruments are recorded based on changes in their fair value. Realized gains and losses are recorded when the positions are closed. All unrealized and realized gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments are included in net realized (loss) gain and net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation on investments in the Master Funds’ statements of operations.
Futures Contracts
The Master Funds use futures contracts in an attempt to take advantage of changes in the value of equities, commodities, interest rates, bonds, and foreign currencies. Futures contracts are valued based upon the closing price as of the valuation date established by the primary exchange upon which they are traded.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Derivative Instruments (continued)
Futures Contracts (continued)
A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset or cash settlement based on the value of an asset on a specified date. The purchase and sale of futures contracts are executed on an exchange which requires margin deposits with a Futures Commission Merchant (“FCM”). Subsequent payments are made or received by the Master Funds each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract. These changes in valuation are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized appreciation and depreciation by the Master Funds. Relative to over-the-counter derivative financial instruments, futures contracts provide reduced counterparty risk to the Master Funds since futures are exchange-traded and the exchanges’ clearing house guarantees the futures against default. However, some non-U.S. exchanges are “principals’ markets” in which no common clearing facility exists, and the Master Funds may look only to the clearing broker for performance of the contract. The U.S. Commodity Exchange Act requires an FCM to segregate all funds received from such FCM’s customers in respect of regulated futures transactions. If the FCM were not to do so to the full extent required by law, the assets of the Master Funds might not be fully protected in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of the FCM. In that case, the Master Funds would be limited to potentially recovering only a pro-rata share of all available funds segregated on behalf of the FCM’s combined customer accounts, even though certain property specifically traceable to the Master Funds was held by the FCM. In addition, in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of an exchange or an affiliated clearing house, the Master Funds might experience a loss of funds deposited through its FCM as margin with such exchange or affiliated clearing house, the loss of unrealized profits on its open positions, and the loss of funds owed to it as realized profits on closed positions.
Forward Contracts
The Master Funds enter into foreign currency forward contracts in an attempt to take advantage of changes in exchange rates. Forward currency transactions are contracts or agreements for delivery of specific currencies or the cash equivalent value at a specified future date and an agreed upon price. Forward contracts are not guaranteed by an exchange or clearing house and therefore the risks include the inability of counterparties to meet their obligations under the terms of the contracts as well as the risks associated with movements in fair value.
All forward contracts are valued based upon a forward curve constructed using independently quoted forward points. Changes in fair value of each forward contract are recognized as unrealized appreciation and depreciation.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Derivative Instruments (continued)
Swap Contracts
The Master Funds may enter into various swap contracts in an attempt to take advantage of changes in commodity prices, interest rates, and asset values. Exchange cleared swap contracts are cleared on an exchange which requires margin deposits with a Central Clearing Counterparty (“CCP”). Subsequent payments are made or received by the Master Funds each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract. These changes in valuation are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized appreciation or depreciation by the Master Funds. The Master Funds records realized gains or losses when a swap contract is terminated. Relative to OTC interest rate swap contracts, exchange cleared interest rate swap contracts provide reduced counterparty risk since they are exchange-cleared, and the exchange’s clearinghouse guarantees against default. The Commodity Exchange Act requires a CCP to segregate all funds received from such CCP’s customers in respect of exchange cleared interest rate swaps. If the CCP were not to do so to the full extent required by law, the assets of the Master Funds might not be fully protected in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of the CCP. In that case, the Master Funds would be limited to recovering only a pro-rata share of all available funds segregated on behalf of the CCP’s combined customer accounts, even though certain property specifically traceable to the Master Funds is held by the CCP. In addition, in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency of an exchange or an affiliated clearing house, the Master Funds could experience a loss of funds deposited through its CCP as margin with such exchange or affiliated clearing house, the loss of unrealized profits on its open positions, and the loss of funds owed to it as realized profits on closed positions. All funds deposited with both U.S. and non-U.S. CCPs are included in due from brokers on the statement of financial condition of the Master Funds. OTC swap contracts are not guaranteed by an exchange or an affiliated clearing house or regulated by any U.S. or foreign government authorities. Failure of a counterparty to meet its obligation under the terms of the swap contract could result in the loss of any unrealized appreciation on open positions. It may not be possible to dispose of or close out a swap position without the consent of the counterparty, and the Master Funds may not be able to enter into an offsetting contract in order to cover its risk.
An interest rate swap contract is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals based upon or calculated by reference to changes in specified rates for a specified notional amount. The payment flows are usually netted against each other, with the difference being paid by one party to another. Interest rate swap positions are generally valued as the present value of the net future cash flows as estimated by the Advisor using a discount curve constructed from independently obtained future interest rate assumptions. Interest is calculated and accrued throughout the life of each swap and is included in interest receivable and interest payable on the Master Funds’ statements of financial condition. Payments received at the end of each reset period are recorded against such accruals.
A total return swap contract is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange cash flows calculated by reference to changes in specified prices for a specified notional amount of the underlying assets. The payment flows are usually netted against each other, with the difference being paid by one party to another. Total return swaps are generally valued based upon the value of the underlying instruments and terms of the contract as determined by the primary exchange on which they are traded.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Derivative Instruments (continued)
Options
The Master Funds may buy and sell covered and uncovered exchange-traded and over-the-counter options on futures, foreign currencies, commodities, interest rates and equities to take advantage of the price movements of the financial instrument underlying the option or to hedge positions in the underlying assets. Option contracts give one party the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell within a limited time or on a specified date, a financial instrument, commodity, or currency at a contracted price. Options may also be settled in cash, based on differentials between specified indices or prices.
When purchasing options, the Master Funds are exposed to counterparty risk to the extent that a seller of an over-the-counter option does not meet its obligations under the terms of the option contract. The maximum risk of loss to the Master Funds is the unrealized appreciation of the contracts and the premiums paid to purchase its open option contracts. Relative to over-the-counter options, exchange-traded options provide reduced counterparty risk to the Master Funds since the exchanges’ clearinghouse guarantees the option against default.
Selling uncovered options may subject the Master Funds to unlimited risk of loss. As the writer of an option, the Master Funds bear the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the underlying instrument.
Exchange-traded options are valued based upon the settlement prices published as of the valuation date by the principal exchange upon which they are traded. In the absence of an exchange published settlement price, the option will be valued using the last reported sales price reported on the exchange for the valuation date. Over-the-counter options and exchange-traded options with no reported sales price on the valuation date will generally be valued at the average of the last reported bid and offer quotes from independent brokers or from the exchange, respectively.
Credit Risk Related Contingent Features
OTC derivative instruments are subject to ISDA Master Agreements which generally require among other things, that the Master Funds maintain a predetermined level of net assets or rate of return and provide limits with respect to any decline in value over 1-month, 3-month and 12-month periods. If the Master Funds were to violate such provisions, the counterparty to these instruments could demand liquidation of the outstanding positions. There were no events that occurred throughout the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023 which caused any counterparty to demand liquidation of any outstanding positions. Graham K4D Trading Ltd. had derivative instruments subject to credit risk related contingent features in a net liability position in the amount of $0 and $8,339,776 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Graham Commodity Strategies LLC had no derivative instruments subject to credit risk related contingent features in a net liability position at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC had derivative instruments subject to credit risk related contingent features in a net liability position of $0 and $4,589 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
New York Mercantile Exchange Corporate Membership
Graham Commodity Strategies LLC, a Master Fund in which GAIT invests, is a member of the New York Mercantile Exchange (“NYMEX”). As a result of its membership, Graham Commodity Strategies LLC owns two NYMEX seats and 30,000 shares of the CME Group. Graham Commodity Strategy LLC’s policy is to value the NYMEX seats and the shares of the CME Group at fair value. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the two NYMEX seats were valued at $287,000 and $240,000, respectively, and the 30,000 shares of CME Group were valued at $6,619,500 and $6,318,000, respectively, all of which are included within Exchange memberships on Graham Commodity Strategies LLC’s statements of financial condition. The NYMEX seats and CME Group shares are considered Level 1 assets as described in the Fair Value section of Note 2.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Membership
Graham Commodity Strategies LLC, a Master Fund in which GAIT invests, is also a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (“CME”). As a result of its membership, Graham Commodity Strategies LLC owns two CME seats and 2,232 shares of the CME Group. Graham Commodity Strategies LLC’s policy is to value the CME seats and the shares of the CME Group at fair value. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the two CME seats were valued at $537,000 and $382,500, respectively, and the 2,232 shares of CME Group were valued at $492,491 and $470,059, respectively, all of which are included within Exchange memberships on Graham Commodity Strategies LLC’s statement of financial condition. The CME seats and CME Group shares are considered Level 1 assets as described in the Fair Value section of Note 2.
Graham K4D Trading Ltd., a Master Fund in which GAIT invests, is a member of the CME. As a result of its membership, Graham K4D Trading Ltd. owns one CME seat and 4,085 shares of the CME Group. Graham K4D Trading Ltd.’s policy is to value the CME seat and the shares of the CME Group at fair value. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the CME seat was valued at $147,500 and $114,000, respectively, and the 4,085 shares of the CME Group were valued at $901,355 and $860,301, respectively, all of which are included in Exchange memberships on Graham K4D Trading Ltd.’s statement of financial condition. The CME seat and CME Group shares are considered Level 1 assets as described in the Fair Value section of Note 2.
Chicago Board of Trade Membership
As of September 30, 2024, Graham Commodity Strategies LLC, a Master Fund in which GAIT invests, is also a member of the Chicago Board of Trade (“CBOT”) under Rule 106.S and owns 3,265 shares of the CME Group as a result of its CBOT membership. Graham Commodity Strategies LLC’s policy is to value the CME shares at fair value. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the 3,265 shares of the CME Group were valued at $720,422 and $687,609, respectively, and are included in Exchange memberships on Graham Commodity LLC’s statement of financial condition. The CME shares are considered Level 1 assets as described in the Fair Value section of Note 2.
As of September 30, 2024, Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC, a Master Fund in which GAIT invests, is also a member of the CBOT under Rule 106.S and owns one B-1/Full seat (“CBOT membership”). Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC’s policy is to value the CBOT seat at fair value. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the CBOT seat was valued at $362,750 and $309,500, respectively, and is included in Exchange memberships on Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC’s statement of financial condition. The CBOT membership is considered a Level 1 asset as described in the Fair Value section of Note 2.
Graham K4D Trading Ltd., a Master Fund in which GAIT, is also a member of the CBOT under Rule 106.S and owns two B-1/Full seats and one B-2/Associate seat (collectively, “CBOT memberships”). Graham K4D Trading Ltd.’s policy is to value the CBOT memberships at fair value. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the two B-1/Full seats were valued at a total of $725,500 and $619,000, respectively, and the B-2/Associate seat was valued at $65,250 and $60,000, respectively, all of which are included in Exchange memberships on Graham K4D Trading Ltd.’s statement of financial condition. Additionally, Graham K4D Trading Ltd. owns 970 shares of the CME Group as a result of its CBOT membership. Graham K4D Trading Ltd.’s policy is to value the CME Group shares at fair value. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the 970 shares of the CME Group were valued at $214,031 and $204,282, respectively. The CBOT memberships and shares of the CME Group are considered Level 1 assets as described in the Fair Value section of Note 2.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Commodity Exchange Membership
As of September 30, 2024, Graham Commodity Strategies LLC, a Master Fund in which GAIT invests, is also a member of the Commodity Exchange (“COMEX”) and owns two COMEX seats. Graham Commodity Strategies LLC’s policy is to value the COMEX seats at fair value. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the two COMEX seats were valued at $150,000 and $164,500 in total and is included in Exchange memberships on Graham Commodity Strategies LLC’s statement of financial condition. The COMEX seats are considered Level 1 assets as described in the Fair Value section of Note 2.
Fixed Income Securities
The fixed income securities positions, held by the Master Funds where applicable, are valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask quotations received from independent brokers. GAIT is exposed to credit risk relating to whether the issuers will meet their obligations when they come due until the fixed income securities held by the Master Funds are sold or reach maturity.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
GAIT classifies all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase as cash equivalents. Cash deposited with a bank is subject to credit risk. In the event of the bank’s insolvency, recovery of GAIT’s cash would be limited to account insurance or other protection afforded by such deposit. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, GAIT did not have any cash or cash equivalents.
Indemnifications
In the normal course of business, the Master Funds, Cash Assets, and GAIT 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. GAIT’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown; however, GAIT has not had prior claims or losses with respect to such indemnifications and considers the risk of loss to be remote. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, no accruals have been recorded by GAIT for indemnifications.
3. Investments in Master Funds
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, GAIT invested in various Master Funds, all of which were managed by the Manager. GAIT’s investments in these Master Funds, as well as the investment objectives of each Master Fund, are summarized below. All of the Master Funds and GAIT are related parties. The Master Funds do not charge management fees or incentive allocation, and all offer monthly subscriptions and redemptions.
September 30, 2024 | |
Investment – Objective | | Percent of Members’ Capital | | | Fair Value | | | Net Income (Loss) (nine months ended September 2024) | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Global Macro Funds | | | | | | | | | | |
Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | 4.29 | % | | | $ | 2,806,317 | | | $ | 1,487,185 | |
Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | 1.69 | % | | | | 1,099,731 | | | | (787,569 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Systematic Macro Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | | | 5.15 | % | | | | 3,366,064 | | | | 707,112 | |
| | | 11.13 | % | | | $ | 7,272,112 | | | $ | 1,406,728 | |
December 31, 2023 | |
Investment – Objective | | Percent of Members’ Capital | | | Fair Value | | | Net Income (Loss) (nine months ended September 2023) | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Global Macro Funds | | | | | | | | | | |
Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | 3.90 | % | | | $ | 2,529,772 | | | $ | 3,412,982 | |
Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | 1.31 | % | | | | 850,235 | | | | (656,208 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Systematic Macro Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | | | 4.95 | % | | | | 3,209,436 | | | | 2,262,666 | |
| | | 10.16 | % | | | $ | 6,589,443 | | | $ | 5,019,440 | |
The following table summarizes the financial position of each Master Fund as of September 30, 2024:
| | Graham Commodity Strategies LLC (Delaware) | | | Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC (Delaware) | | | Graham K4D Trading Ltd. (BVI) | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed income securities, at fair value (cost $13,567,089) | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | 13,804,379 | |
Due from brokers | | | 74,968,739 | | | | 13,301,398 | | | | 34,196,959 | |
Exchange memberships, at fair value | | | 8,806,413 | | | | 362,750 | | | | 2,053,636 | |
Derivative financial instruments, at fair value | | | 1,990,083 | | | | 16,435,063 | | | | 19,102,856 | |
Interest receivable | | | 294,392 | | | | 54,197 | | | | 217,285 | |
Total assets | | | 86,059,627 | | | | 30,153,408 | | | | 69,375,115 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments, at fair value | | | 4,006,286 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Interest payable | | | 13,177 | | | | 12,619 | | | | 119,226 | |
Total liabilities | | | 4,019,463 | | | | 12,619 | | | | 119,226 | |
Members’ Capital / Net Assets | | $ | 82,040,164 | | | $ | 30,140,789 | | | $ | 69,255,889 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Percentage of Master Fund held by GAIT | | | 3.42 | % | | | 3.65 | % | | | 4.86 | % |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following schedules display the condensed schedules of investments for the Master Funds as of September 30, 2024:
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Members’ Capital of Master Fund | |
Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange memberships (cost $3,649,411) | | | | | | | | | |
United States (cost $3,649,411) | | | | | | | | | |
Financial services (cost $3,649,411) | | | | | $ | 8,806,413 | | | | 10.73 | % |
Total exchange memberships | | | | | $ | 8,806,413 | | | | 10.73 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long contracts | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity | | | | | $ | 1,032,335 | | | | 1.26 | % |
Foreign bond | | | | | | 3,322,459 | | | | 4.04 | % |
Foreign index | | | | | | 234,435 | | | | 0.29 | % |
Interest rate | | | | | | (234,189 | ) | | | (0.29 | )% |
U.S. bond | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. 5 yr Note (CBT) December 2024 | | | 7,394 | | | | (5,770,250 | ) | | | (7.03 | )% |
U.S. 2 yr Note (CBT) December 2024 | | | 23,624 | | | | (7,304,672 | ) | | | (8.90 | )% |
U.S. 10 yr Note (CBT) December 2024 | | | 76 | | | | (18,703 | ) | | | (0.02 | )% |
U.S. 10 yr Ultra December 2024 | | | 27 | | | | (10,063 | ) | | | (0.01 | )% |
Total futures | | | | | | | (8,748,648 | ) | | | (10.66 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency | | | | | | | 834,234 | | | | 1.02 | % |
Total forwards | | | | | | | 834,234 | | | | 1.02 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options (cost $2,450,834) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity futures | | | | | | | 83,950 | | | | 0.10 | % |
Currency futures | | | | | | | 1,921,948 | | | | 2.34 | % |
Interest rate futures | | | | | | | 146,211 | | | | 0.18 | % |
U.S. bond futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. 5 yr Note Friday Week 1 October 2024, $110.50 - $111.50 Call | | | 2 | | | | 22,266 | | | | 0.03 | % |
U.S. 5 yr Note Friday Week 1 October 2024, $110.00 Put | | | 1 | | | | 128,625 | | | | 0.16 | % |
U.S. index futures | | | | | | | 60,458 | | | | 0.07 | % |
Total options | | | | | | | 2,363,458 | | | | 2.88 | % |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following schedules display the condensed schedules of investments for the Master Funds as of September 30, 2024:
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Members’ Capital of Master Fund | |
Graham Commodity Strategies LLC (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Short contracts | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity | | | | | $ | 4,060 | | | | 0.00 | % |
Foreign bond | | | | | | (1,583,864 | ) | | | (1.93 | )% |
Foreign index | | | | | | (2,766,776 | ) | | | (3.37 | )% |
Interest rate | | | | | | 14,160 | | | | 0.02 | % |
U.S. bond | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Ultra Bond (CBT) December 2024 | | | (4,081 | ) | | | 9,455,500 | | | | 11.53 | % |
U.S. 2 yr - 5 yr Note (CBT) December 2024 | | | (92 | ) | | | 36,508 | | | | 0.04 | % |
U.S. index | | | | | | | (502,113 | ) | | | (0.61 | )% |
Total futures | | | | | | | 4,657,475 | | | | 5.68 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency | | | | | | | 298,101 | | | | 0.36 | % |
Total forwards | | | | | | | 298,101 | | | | 0.36 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options (proceeds $1,602,164) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity | | | | | | | (95,620 | ) | | | (0.12 | )% |
Currency futures | | | | | | | (1,064,200 | ) | | | (1.30 | )% |
Interest rate futures | | | | | | | (142,852 | ) | | | (0.17 | )% |
U.S. bond futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. 5 yr Note Friday Week 1 October 2024, $111.00 Call | | | (1 | ) | | | (13,383 | ) | | | (0.02 | )% |
U.S. 5 yr Note Friday Week 1 October 2024, $109.50 Put | | | (1 | ) | | | (96,328 | ) | | | (0.12 | )% |
U.S. index futures | | | | | | | (8,440 | ) | | | (0.01 | )% |
Total options | | | | | | | (1,420,823 | ) | | | (1.74 | )% |
Total derivative financial instruments | | | | | | $ | (2,016,203 | ) | | | (2.46 | )% |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following schedules display the condensed schedules of investments for the Master Funds as of September 30, 2024:
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Members’ Capital of Master Fund | |
Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange memberships (cost $305,000) | | | | | | | | | |
United States (cost $305,000) | | | | | | | | | |
Financial services (cost $305,000) | | | | | $ | 362,750 | | | | 1.20 | % |
Total exchange memberships | | | | | $ | 362,750 | | | | 1.20 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long contracts | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gold 100 Oz December 2024 | | | 141 | | | $ | (124,360 | ) | | | (0.41 | )% |
Other commodity | | | | | | | 24,713 | | | | 0.08 | % |
Foreign bond | | | | | | | (24,498 | ) | | | (0.08 | )% |
Foreign index | | | | | | | (466,356 | ) | | | (1.55 | )% |
U.S. Bond | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Ultra Bond (CBT) December 2024 | | | 112 | | | | (87,656 | ) | | | (0.29 | )% |
U.S. 2 yr - 10 yr Note (CBT) December 2024 | | | 687 | | | | (146,820 | ) | | | (0.49 | )% |
U.S. index | | | | | | | 148,308 | | | | 0.49 | % |
Total futures | | | | | | | (676,669 | ) | | | (2.25 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Japanese yen / U.S. dollar 12/18/2024 | | ¥ | 440,412,671 | | | | (29,314 | ) | | | (0.10 | )% |
Other foreign currency | | | | | | | 325,886 | | | | 1.08 | % |
Total forwards | | | | | | | 296,572 | | | | 0.98 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options (cost $31,566,411) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gold Future (CMX) December 2024, $2,650.00 Call | | | 1 | | | | 2,129,490 | | | | 7.07 | % |
Currency futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen (Digital) October 2024 - December 2024, $130.00 – $139.00 Put | | | 9 | | | | 3,435,786 | | | | 11.40 | % |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen October 2024, $144.00 - $144.50 Call | | | 2 | | | | 48,332 | | | | 0.16 | % |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen October 2024 - March 2025, $130.00 - $143.50 Put | | | 8 | | | | 1,268,968 | | | | 4.21 | % |
Other currency futures | | | | | | | 5,541,140 | | | | 18.38 | % |
Interest rate futures | | | | | | | 300,184 | | | | 1.00 | % |
U.S. bond futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. 10 yr future November 2024, $115.50 Call | | | 1 | | | | 2,536,000 | | | | 8.41 | % |
U.S. 10 yr future November 2024, $117.50 Call | | | 1 | | | | 153,047 | | | | 0.51 | % |
U.S. 2 yr future November 2024 - December 2024, $103.50 - $104.00 Put | | | 3 | | | | 1,182,328 | | | | 3.92 | % |
U.S. index futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 E-mini December 2024, $5,900.00 Call | | | 1 | | | | 11,336,925 | | | | 37.61 | % |
S&P 500 E-mini October 2024, $5,625.00 Put | | | 1 | | | | 1,493,888 | | | | 4.96 | % |
Total options | | | | | | | 29,426,088 | | | | 97.63 | % |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following schedules display the condensed schedules of investments for the Master Funds as of September 30, 2024:
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Members’ Capital of Master Fund | |
Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Short contracts | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity | | | | | | | | | |
Gold 100 Oz December 2024 | | | (54 | ) | | $ | (48,770 | ) | | | (0.16 | )% |
Other commodity | | | | | | | (473 | ) | | | (0.00 | )% |
Foreign bond | | | | | | | 5,171 | | | | 0.02 | % |
Foreign index | | | | | | | 13,926 | | | | 0.05 | % |
U.S. bond | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. 2 yr - 10 yr Note (CBT) December 2024 | | | (3,532 | ) | | | 630,937 | | | | 2.09 | % |
U.S. Ultra December 2024 | | | (271 | ) | | | 154,422 | | | | 0.51 | % |
U.S. Long Bond (CBT) December 2024 | | | (248 | ) | | | 57,594 | | | | 0.19 | % |
U.S. index | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 E-mini December 2024 | | | (84 | ) | | | (56,513 | ) | | | (0.19 | )% |
Total futures | | | | | | | 756,294 | | | | 2.51 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency | | | | | | | (78,924 | ) | | | (0.26 | )% |
Total forwards | | | | | | | (78,924 | ) | | | (0.26 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options (proceeds $12,420,497) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gold Future (CMX) December 2024, $2,800.00 Call | | | (1 | ) | | | (1,301,860 | ) | | | (4.32 | )% |
Currency futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen October 2024, $144.50 Call | | | (1 | ) | | | (14,772 | ) | | | (0.05 | )% |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen October 2024 - November 2024, $133.00 - $141.00 Put | | | (5 | ) | | | (458,657 | ) | | | (1.52 | )% |
Other currency futures | | | | | | | (365,881 | ) | | | (1.21 | )% |
Interest rate futures | | | | | | | (83,624 | ) | | | (0.28 | )% |
U.S. bond futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. 10 yr future November 2024, $116.50 Call | | | (1 | ) | | | (1,257,094 | ) | | | (4.17 | )% |
U.S. 2 yr future November 2024, $103.50 Put | | | (1 | ) | | | (244,297 | ) | | | (0.81 | )% |
U.S. index futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 E-mini December 2024, $6,000.00 Call | | | (1 | ) | | | (8,454,400 | ) | | | (28.04 | )% |
S&P 500 E-mini October 2024, $5,550.00 Put | | | (1 | ) | | | (1,107,713 | ) | | | (3.68 | )% |
Total options | | | | | | | (13,288,298 | ) | | | (44.08 | )% |
Total derivative financial instruments | | | | | | $ | 16,435,063 | | | | 54.53 | % |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following schedules display the condensed schedules of investments for the Master Funds as of September 30, 2024:
Description | | Principal Amount / Notional Amount | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Net Assets of Master Fund | |
Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed income securities (cost $13,567,089) | | | | | | | | | |
Government Bonds (cost $13,567,089) | | | | | | | | | |
United States (cost $13,567,089) | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury bond 0.00% due 01/23/2025 | | $ | 14,000,000 | | | $ | 13,804,379 | | | | 19.93 | % |
Total Government Bonds | | | | | | | 13,804,379 | | | | 19.93 | % |
Total fixed income securities | | | | | | $ | 13,804,379 | | | | 19.93 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange memberships (cost $1,924,208) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States (cost $1,924,208) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial services (cost $1,924,208) | | | | | | $ | 2,053,636 | | | | 2.97 | % |
Total exchange memberships | | | | | | $ | 2,053,636 | | | | 2.97 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity | | | | | | $ | 7,816,263 | | | | 11.29 | % |
Currency | | | | | | | (46,529 | ) | | | (0.07 | )% |
Foreign bond | | | | | | | 1,991,824 | | | | 2.88 | % |
Foreign index | | | | | | | 7,379,527 | | | | 10.66 | % |
Interest rate | | | | | | | 617,735 | | | | 0.89 | % |
U.S. bond | | | | | | | (409,769 | ) | | | (0.59 | )% |
U.S. index | | | | | | | 1,686,032 | | | | 2.43 | % |
Total futures | | | | | | | 19,035,083 | | | | 27.49 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | | | | | | | | | | |
British pound / U.S. dollar 12/18/2024 | | | 115,243,000 | | | | 3,682,360 | | | | 5.32 | % |
Other foreign currency | | | | | | | 407,729 | | | | 0.59 | % |
Total forwards | | | | | | | 4,090,089 | | | | 5.91 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swaps (cost $5,317,877) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate | | | | | | | 5,438,042 | | | | 7.85 | % |
Total swaps | | | | | | | 5,438,042 | | | | 7.85 | % |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following schedules display the condensed schedules of investments for the Master Funds as of September 30, 2024:
Description | | Notional Amount | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Net Assets of Master Fund | |
Graham K4D Trading Ltd. (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Short contracts | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity | | | | | $ | (1,957,693 | ) | | | (2.83 | )% |
Currency | | | | | | 884 | | | | 0.00 | % |
Foreign bond | | | | | | 21,533 | | | | 0.03 | % |
Foreign index | | | | | | (221,566 | ) | | | (0.32 | )% |
Interest rate | | | | | | 28,618 | | | | 0.04 | % |
U.S. bond | | | | | | 1,063 | | | | 0.00 | % |
U.S. index | | | | | | (91,155 | ) | | | (0.13 | )% |
Total futures | | | | | | (2,218,316 | ) | | | (3.21 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | | | | | | | | | |
British pound / U.S. dollar 12/18/2024 | | £ | (3,211,000 | ) | | | (36,711 | ) | | | (0.05 | )% |
Other foreign currency | | | | | | | (5,254,369 | ) | | | (7.59 | )% |
Total forwards | | | | | | | (5,291,080 | ) | | | (7.64 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swaps (proceeds $2,421,327) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate | | | | | | | (1,950,962 | ) | | | (2.82 | )% |
Total swaps | | | | | | | (1,950,962 | ) | | | (2.82 | )% |
Total derivative financial instruments | | | | | | $ | 19,102,856 | | | | 27.58 | % |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table shows the fair value classification of each investment type by Master Fund as of September 30, 2024:
| | Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | |
Level 1: | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity futures | | $ | 1,182,360 | | | $ | 61,013 | | | $ | 9,685,891 | |
Commodity futures options | | | 83,950 | | | | 2,129,490 | | | | – | |
Currency futures | | | – | | | | – | | | | 37,946 | |
Exchange memberships* | | | 8,806,413 | | | | 362,750 | | | | 2,053,636 | |
Foreign bond futures | | | 3,351,916 | | | | 18,268 | | | | 2,920,627 | |
Foreign index futures | | | 234,435 | | | | 38,783 | | | | 7,962,115 | |
Interest rate futures | | | 14,480 | | | | – | | | | 750,743 | |
Interest rate futures options | | | 146,211 | | | | 300,184 | | | | – | |
U.S. bond futures | | | 9,494,632 | | | | 842,985 | | | | 313,336 | |
U.S. bond futures options | | | 150,891 | | | | 3,871,375 | | | | – | |
U.S. index futures | | | – | | | | 148,683 | | | | 1,686,032 | |
U.S. index futures options | | | 60,458 | | | | 12,830,813 | | | | – | |
Total Level 1 | | | 23,525,746 | | | | 20,604,344 | | | | 25,410,326 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Level 2: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Currency futures options | | | 1,921,948 | | | | 10,294,226 | | | | – | |
Foreign currency forwards | | | 1,451,443 | | | | 388,228 | | | | 5,565,534 | |
Government bonds* | | | – | | | | – | | | | 13,804,379 | |
Interest rate swaps | | | – | | | | – | | | | 5,583,125 | |
Total Level 2 | | | 3,373,391 | | | | 10,682,454 | | | | 24,953,038 | |
Total investment related assets | | $ | 26,899,137 | | | $ | 31,286,798 | | | $ | 50,363,364 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Level 1: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity futures | | $ | (145,965 | ) | | $ | (209,903 | ) | | $ | (3,827,321 | ) |
Commodity futures options | | | (95,620 | ) | | | (1,301,860 | ) | | | – | |
Currency futures | | | – | | | | – | | | | (83,591 | ) |
Foreign bond futures | | | (1,613,321 | ) | | | (37,595 | ) | | | (907,270 | ) |
Foreign index futures | | | (2,766,776 | ) | | | (491,213 | ) | | | (804,154 | ) |
Interest rate futures | | | (234,509 | ) | | | – | | | | (104,390 | ) |
Interest rate futures options | | | (142,852 | ) | | | (83,624 | ) | | | – | |
U.S. bond futures | | | (13,106,312 | ) | | | (234,508 | ) | | | (722,042 | ) |
U.S. bond futures options | | | (109,711 | ) | | | (1,501,391 | ) | | | – | |
U.S. index futures | | | (502,113 | ) | | | (56,888 | ) | | | (91,155 | ) |
U.S. index futures options | | | (8,440 | ) | | | (9,562,113 | ) | | | – | |
Total Level 1 | | | (18,725,619 | ) | | | (13,479,095 | ) | | | (6,539,923 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Level 2: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Currency futures options | | | (1,064,200 | ) | | | (839,310 | ) | | | – | |
Foreign currency forwards | | | (319,108 | ) | | | (170,580 | ) | | | (6,766,525 | ) |
Interest rate swaps | | | – | | | | – | | | | (2,096,045 | ) |
Total Level 2 | | | (1,383,308 | ) | | | (1,009,890 | ) | | | (8,862,570 | ) |
Total investment related liabilities | | $ | (20,108,927 | ) | | $ | (14,488,985 | ) | | $ | (15,402,493 | ) |
* See each Master Fund’s condensed schedule of investments for breakout of industry and geographic region.
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table displays the gross volume of derivative activities categorized by primary underlying risk of Graham Commodity Strategies LLC based on its average quarterly notional amounts and number of contracts for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The table also displays the fair value of derivative contracts held by Graham Commodity Strategies LLC at September 30, 2024 categorized by primary underlying risk. The fair value of derivative contracts is included in derivative financial instruments on the statements of financial condition. Derivatives denominated in foreign currencies have been converted to U.S. dollars. Derivative asset and derivative liability balances are presented on a gross basis, prior to the application of counterparty netting. The Master Funds trade derivative instruments on a leveraged basis. Due to the low margin deposits normally required for trading these derivative financial instruments, the gross notional exposure as displayed in the tables below may exceed the net asset value of the Master Funds by a significant amount. As a result, a relatively small price movement in an underlying derivative financial instrument may result in immediate and substantial effect on the net income and net asset value of the Master Funds and GAIT.
| | Long exposure | | | Short exposure | | | | | | | |
| | Notional amounts | | | Number of contracts | | | Notional amounts | | | Number of contracts | | | Derivative Assets | | | Derivative Liabilities | |
Commodity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 132,767,385 | | | | 970 | | | $ | (10,089,733 | ) | | | (130 | ) | | $ | 1,182,360 | | | $ | (145,965 | ) |
Options (a) | | | 1,009,746 | | | | 41 | | | | (838,594 | ) | | | (75 | ) | | | 83,950 | | | | (95,620 | ) |
| | | 133,777,131 | | | | 1,011 | | | | (10,928,327 | ) | | | (205 | ) | | | 1,266,310 | | | | (241,585 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 122,061,270 | | | | 633 | | | | (227,888,976 | ) | | | (1,752 | ) | | | 234,435 | | | | (3,268,889 | ) |
Options (a) | | | 6,492,159 | | | | 310 | | | | (10,232,498 | ) | | | (534 | ) | | | 60,458 | | | | (8,440 | ) |
| | | 128,553,429 | | | | 943 | | | | (238,121,474 | ) | | | (2,286 | ) | | | 294,893 | | | | (3,277,329 | ) |
Foreign currency exchange rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | 432,501,959 | | | | N/A | | | | (570,366,887 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 1,451,443 | | | | (319,108 | ) |
Options (a) | | | 73,146,515 | | | | 37 | | | | (68,048,395 | ) | | | (31 | ) | | | 1,921,948 | | | | (1,064,200 | ) |
| | | 505,648,474 | | | | 37 | | | | (638,415,282 | ) | | | (31 | ) | | | 3,373,391 | | | | (1,383,308 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 4,012,430,881 | | | | 22,371 | | | | (503,479,884 | ) | | | (3,149 | ) | | | 12,861,028 | | | | (14,954,142 | ) |
Options (a) | | | 35,289,273 | | | | 721 | | | | (35,206,526 | ) | | | (1,584 | ) | | | 297,102 | | | | (252,563 | ) |
| | | 4,047,720,154 | | | | 23,092 | | | | (538,686,410 | ) | | | (4,733 | ) | | | 13,158,130 | | | | (15,206,705 | ) |
Total | | $ | 4,815,699,188 | | | | 25,083 | | | $ | (1,426,151,493 | ) | | | (7,255 | ) | | $ | 18,092,724 | | | $ | (20,108,927 | ) |
(a) | Notional amounts for options are based on the delta-adjusted positions. |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table displays the gross volume of derivative activities categorized by primary underlying risk of Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC based on its average quarterly notional amounts and number of contracts for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The table also displays the fair value of derivative contracts held by Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC at September 30, 2024 categorized by primary underlying risk. The fair value of derivative contracts is included in derivative financial instruments on the statements of financial condition. Derivatives denominated in foreign currencies have been converted to U.S. dollars. Derivative asset and derivative liability balances are presented on a gross basis, prior to the application of counterparty netting. The Master Funds trade derivative instruments on a leveraged basis. Due to the low margin deposits normally required for trading these derivative financial instruments, the gross notional exposure as displayed in the tables below may exceed the net asset value of the Master Funds by a significant amount. As a result, a relatively small price movement in an underlying derivative financial instrument may result in immediate and substantial effect on the net income and net asset value of the Master Funds and GAIT.
| | Long exposure | | | Short exposure | | | | | | | |
| | Notional amounts | | | Number of contracts | | | Notional amounts | | | Number of contracts | | | Derivative Assets | | | Derivative Liabilities | |
Commodity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 56,790,272 | | | | 395 | | | $ | (13,938,892 | ) | | | (104 | ) | | $ | 61,013 | | | $ | (209,903 | ) |
Options (a) | | | 103,999,797 | | | | 1,830 | | | | (63,437,054 | ) | | | (2,235 | ) | | | 2,129,490 | | | | (1,301,860 | ) |
| | | 160,790,069 | | | | 2,225 | | | | (77,375,946 | ) | | | (2,339 | ) | | | 2,190,503 | | | | (1,511,763 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 147,289,323 | | | | 1,542 | | | | (49,111,007 | ) | | | (554 | ) | | | 187,466 | | | | (548,101 | ) |
Options (a) | | | 313,992,032 | | | | 2,932 | | | | (291,457,554 | ) | | | (3,101 | ) | | | 12,830,813 | | | | (9,562,113 | ) |
| | | 461,281,355 | | | | 4,474 | | | | (340,568,561 | ) | | | (3,655 | ) | | | 13,018,279 | | | | (10,110,214 | ) |
Foreign currency exchange rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | 263,679,587 | | | | N/A | | | | (431,508,306 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 388,228 | | | | (170,580 | ) |
Options (a) | | | 575,108,939 | | | | 23 | | | | (464,716,233 | ) | | | (20 | ) | | | 10,294,226 | | | | (839,310 | ) |
| | | 838,788,526 | | | | 23 | | | | (896,224,539 | ) | | | (20 | ) | | | 10,682,454 | | | | (1,009,890 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 356,074,702 | | | | 1,953 | | | | (439,607,201 | ) | | | (2,780 | ) | | | 861,253 | | | | (272,103 | ) |
Options (a) | | | 609,448,985 | | | | 21,851 | | | | (590,986,789 | ) | | | (21,076 | ) | | | 4,171,559 | | | | (1,585,015 | ) |
| | | 965,523,687 | | | | 23,804 | | | | (1,030,593,990 | ) | | | (23,856 | ) | | | 5,032,812 | | | | (1,857,118 | ) |
Total | | $ | 2,426,383,637 | | | | 30,526 | | | $ | (2,344,763,036 | ) | | | (29,870 | ) | | $ | 30,924,048 | | | $ | (14,488,985 | ) |
(a) | Notional amounts for options are based on the delta-adjusted positions. |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table displays the gross volume of derivative activities categorized by primary underlying risk of Graham K4D Trading Ltd. based on its average quarterly notional amounts and number of contracts for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The table also displays the fair value of derivative contracts held by Graham K4D Trading Ltd. at September 30, 2024 categorized by primary underlying risk. The fair value of derivative contracts is included in derivative financial instruments on the statements of financial condition. Derivatives denominated in foreign currencies have been converted to U.S. dollars. Derivative asset and derivative liability balances are presented on a gross basis, prior to the application of counterparty netting. The Master Funds trade derivative instruments on a leveraged basis. Due to the low margin deposits normally required for trading these derivative financial instruments, the gross notional exposure as displayed in the tables below may exceed the net asset value of the Master Funds by a significant amount. As a result, a relatively small price movement in an underlying derivative financial instrument may result in immediate and substantial effect on the net income and net asset value of the Master Funds and GAIT.
| | Long exposure | | | Short exposure | | | | | | | |
| | Notional amounts | | | Number of contracts | | | Notional amounts | | | Number of contracts | | | Derivative Assets | | | Derivative Liabilities | |
Commodity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 194,963,797 | | | | 1,995 | | | $ | (110,634,873 | ) | | | (2,730 | ) | | $ | 9,685,891 | | | $ | (3,827,321 | ) |
| | | 194,963,797 | | | | 1,995 | | | | (110,634,873 | ) | | | (2,730 | ) | | | 9,685,891 | | | | (3,827,321 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 401,594,863 | | | | 3,011 | | | | (35,851,021 | ) | | | (382 | ) | | | 9,648,147 | | | | (895,309 | ) |
| | | 401,594,863 | | | | 3,011 | | | | (35,851,021 | ) | | | (382 | ) | | | 9,648,147 | | | | (895,309 | ) |
Foreign currency exchange rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | 241,806,700 | | | | N/A | | | | (533,973,820 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 5,565,534 | | | | (6,766,525 | ) |
Futures | | | 16,890,723 | | | | 169 | | | | (3,995,880 | ) | | | (56 | ) | | | 37,946 | | | | (83,591 | ) |
| | | 258,697,423 | | | | 169 | | | | (537,969,700 | ) | | | (56 | ) | | | 5,603,480 | | | | (6,850,116 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 841,175,389 | | | | 4,778 | | | | (1,251,027,885 | ) | | | (6,753 | ) | | | 3,984,706 | | | | (1,733,702 | ) |
Swaps | | | 176,736,781 | | | | 65 | | | | (188,362,016 | ) | | | (55 | ) | | | 5,583,125 | | | | (2,096,045 | ) |
| | | 1,017,912,170 | | | | 4,843 | | | | (1,439,389,901 | ) | | | (6,808 | ) | | | 9,567,831 | | | | (3,829,747 | ) |
Total | | $ | 1,873,168,253 | | | | 10,018 | | | $ | (2,123,845,495 | ) | | | (9,976 | ) | | $ | 34,505,349 | | | $ | (15,402,493 | ) |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
When multiple derivative contracts are held with the same counterparty, the Master Funds will net the contracts in an asset position with the contracts in a liability position when covered by a master netting agreement or similar arrangements, for presentation in the statements of financial condition. The table below displays the amounts at September 30, 2024 by which the fair values of both derivative assets and derivative liabilities were reduced within the Master Funds’ statements of financial condition as a result of this netting. Gross amounts below correspond to the total derivative asset and derivative liability balances categorized by primary underlying risk and product type in the preceding tables. Collateral pledged (received) for derivative assets and derivative liabilities represent the cash amounts which are included in due from brokers on the statements of financial condition. Actual collateral pledged or received by the Master Funds may exceed these amounts.
Description | | Gross Amount | | | Gross Amount Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition | | | Net Amount Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition | | | Collateral (Received) / Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Graham Commodity Strategies LLC1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets | | $ | 18,092,724 | | | $ | (16,102,641 | ) | | $ | 1,990,083 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 1,990,083 | |
Derivative liabilities | | $ | (20,108,927 | ) | | $ | 16,102,641 | | | $ | (4,006,286 | ) | | $ | 4,006,286 | | | $ | – | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets | | $ | 30,924,048 | | | $ | (14,488,985 | ) | | $ | 16,435,063 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 16,435,063 | |
Derivative liabilities | | $ | (14,488,985 | ) | | $ | 14,488,985 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Graham K4D Trading Ltd.3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets | | $ | 34,505,349 | | | $ | (15,402,493 | ) | | $ | 19,102,856 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 19,102,856 | |
Derivative liabilities | | $ | (15,402,493 | ) | | $ | 15,402,493 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
1 Net derivative asset and liability amounts presented in the statements of financial condition are held with two counterparties. At September 30, 2024, additional collateral pledged in the amount of $70,962,453 was posted in support of derivative positions and is included in due from brokers on the statements of financial condition.
2 Net derivative asset amounts presented in the statements of financial condition are held with two counterparties. At September 30, 2024, additional collateral pledged in the amount of $13,301,398 was posted in support of derivative positions and is included in due from brokers on the statements of financial condition.
3 Net derivative asset amounts presented in the statements of financial condition are held with two counterparties. At September 30, 2024, additional collateral pledged in the amount of $34,196,959 was posted in support of derivative positions and is included in due from brokers on the statements of financial condition.
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table summarizes the results of operations of each Master Fund for the three months ended September 30, 2024:
| | Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | Graham
Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 893,350 | | | $ | 136,476 | | | $ | 318,983 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized (loss) gain on investments | | | (3,411,518 | ) | | | 8,772,859 | | | | (78,295,717 | ) |
Net (decrease) increase in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | (7,232,593 | ) | | | (3,067,987 | ) | | | 9,371,963 | |
Brokerage commissions and fees | | | (292,443 | ) | | | (904,964 | ) | | | (92,098 | ) |
Net (loss) gain on investments | | | (10,936,554 | ) | | | 4,799,908 | | | | (69,015,852 | ) |
Net (loss) income | | $ | (10,043,204 | ) | | $ | 4,936,384 | | | $ | (68,696,869 | ) |
The following table summarizes the results of operations of each Master Fund for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
| | Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,468,416 | | | $ | 548,764 | | | $ | 661,597 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 49,451,520 | | | | (16,831,919 | ) | | | (32,201,782 | ) |
Net (decrease) increase in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | (4,322,866 | ) | | | (4,294,445 | ) | | | 35,802,085 | |
Brokerage commissions and fees | | | (802,607 | ) | | | (2,533,456 | ) | | | (282,354 | ) |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | 44,326,047 | | | | (23,659,820 | ) | | | 3,317,949 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 46,794,463 | | | $ | (23,111,056 | ) | | $ | 3,979,546 | |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table shows the gains and losses on all derivative instruments held by the Master Funds reported in net realized (loss) gain and net (decrease) increase in unrealized appreciation on investments in their statements of operations segregated by primary underlying risk and contract type for the three months ended September 30, 2024:
| | Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | |
| | Net realized gain | | | Net decrease in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | Net realized loss | | | Net decrease in
unrealized appreciation on investments | | | Net realized loss | | | Net increase in unrealized appreciation on investments | |
Commodity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 8,056,520 | | | $ | 1,164,843 | | | $ | 1,058,142 | | | $ | (175,372 | ) | | $ | (8,619,059 | ) | | $ | 2,016,866 | |
Options | | | 95,451 | | | | (23,930 | ) | | | 2,136,750 | | | | 937,950 | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | 8,151,971 | | | | 1,140,913 | | | | 3,194,892 | | | | 762,578 | | | | (8,619,059 | ) | | | 2,016,866 | |
Equity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | (1,933,283 | ) | | | (3,952,561 | ) | | | (5,105,596 | ) | | | (194,413 | ) | | | (31,535,456 | ) | | | 9,472,479 | |
Options | | | (200,356 | ) | | | (41,745 | ) | | | 759,837 | | | | (718,497 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | (2,133,639 | ) | | | (3,994,306 | ) | | | (4,345,759 | ) | | | (912,910 | ) | | | (31,535,456 | ) | | | 9,472,479 | |
Foreign currency exchange rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | (1,759,438 | ) | | | 840,597 | | | | (3,349 | ) | | | 215,820 | | | | (13,572,824 | ) | | | (7,497,714 | ) |
Futures | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (589,139 | ) | | | (184,838 | ) |
Options | | | (103,140 | ) | | | 266,766 | | | | (8,271,763 | ) | | | (4,290,573 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | (1,862,578 | ) | | | 1,107,363 | | | | (8,275,112 | ) | | | (4,074,753 | ) | | | (14,161,963 | ) | | | (7,682,552 | ) |
Interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 19,334,197 | | | | (7,594,683 | ) | | | 1,659,930 | | | | 239,673 | | | | (23,183,617 | ) | | | 5,138,540 | |
Options | | | 49,443 | | | | 39,247 | | | | 1,143,007 | | | | 53,241 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Swaps | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (285,374 | ) | | | 131,051 | |
| | | 19,383,640 | | | | (7,555,436 | ) | | | 2,802,937 | | | | 292,914 | | | | (23,468,991 | ) | | | 5,269,591 | |
Total | | $ | 23,539,394 | | | $ | (9,301,466 | ) | | $ | (6,623,042 | ) | | $ | (3,932,171 | ) | | $ | (77,785,469 | ) | | $ | 9,076,384 | |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table shows the gains and losses on all derivative instruments held by the Master Funds reported in net realized gain (loss) and net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation on investments in their statements of operations segregated by primary underlying risk and contract type for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
| | Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | |
| | Net realized gain | | | Net decrease in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | Net realized loss | | | Net decrease in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | Net realized loss | | | Net increase in unrealized appreciation on investments | |
Commodity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 15,240,927 | | | $ | 1,040,896 | | | $ | 10,429,896 | | | $ | (202,975 | ) | | $ | 1,252,950 | | | $ | 10,689,598 | |
Options | | | 62,878 | | | | (21,230 | ) | | | 6,407,243 | | | | 541,862 | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | 15,303,805 | | | | 1,019,666 | | | | 16,837,139 | | | | 338,887 | | | | 1,252,950 | | | | 10,689,598 | |
Equity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 9,668,676 | | | | (4,083,936 | ) | | | (7,796,564 | ) | | | (360,635 | ) | | | 1,708,514 | | | | 7,294,126 | |
Options | | | (262,481 | ) | | | 46,568 | | | | (4,681,795 | ) | | | 1,392,834 | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | 9,406,195 | | | | (4,037,368 | ) | | | (12,478,359 | ) | | | 1,032,199 | | | | 1,708,514 | | | | 7,294,126 | |
Foreign currency exchange rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | (8,467,143 | ) | | | (764,040 | ) | | | 2,092,677 | | | | 269,668 | | | | (12,526,423 | ) | | | 7,466,442 | |
Futures | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (224,103 | ) | | | 210,238 | |
Options | | | (399,730 | ) | | | 52,818 | | | | (33,189,436 | ) | | | (7,217,054 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | (8,866,873 | ) | | | (711,222 | ) | | | (31,096,759 | ) | | | (6,947,386 | ) | | | (12,750,526 | ) | | | 7,676,680 | |
Interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 40,930,419 | | | | (3,099,635 | ) | | | (8,334,632 | ) | | | 827,493 | | | | (22,298,827 | ) | | | 9,361,953 | |
Options | | | 146,974 | | | | 93,876 | | | | 2,188,476 | | | | (452,681 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
Swaps | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (167,010 | ) | | | 436,935 | |
| | | 41,077,393 | | | | (3,005,759 | ) | | | (6,146,156 | ) | | | 374,812 | | | | (22,465,837 | ) | | | 9,798,888 | |
Total | | $ | 56,920,520 | | | $ | (6,734,683 | ) | | $ | (32,884,135 | ) | | $ | (5,201,488 | ) | | $ | (32,254,899 | ) | | $ | 35,459,292 | |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table summarizes the financial position of each Master Fund as of December 31, 2023:
| | Graham Commodity
Strategies LLC (Delaware) | | | Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC (Delaware) | | | Graham K4D Trading Ltd. (BVI) | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Due from brokers | | $ | 67,777,624 | | | $ | 8,226,511 | | | $ | 55,367,914 | |
Derivative financial instruments, at fair value | | | 3,978,730 | | | | 17,283,720 | | | | – | |
Fixed income securities owned, at fair value | | | – | | | | – | | | | 17,871,161 | |
Exchange memberships, at fair value | | | 8,262,668 | | | | 309,500 | | | | 1,857,583 | |
Interest receivable | | | 191,095 | | | | 30,734 | | | | 193,267 | |
Dividend receivable | | | 130,451 | | | | – | | | | 18,577 | |
Total assets | | | 80,340,568 | | | | 25,850,465 | | | | 75,308,502 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments, at fair value | | | – | | | | – | | | | 19,078,924 | |
Interest payable | | | 12,034 | | | | 4,841 | | | | 95,578 | |
Total liabilities | | | 12,034 | | | | 4,841 | | | | 19,174,502 | |
Members’ Capital / Net Assets | | $ | 80,328,534 | | | $ | 25,845,624 | | | $ | 56,134,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Percentage of Master Fund held by GAIT | | | 3.15 | % | | | 3.29 | % | | | 5.72 | % |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following schedules display the condensed schedules of investments for the Master Funds as of December 31, 2023:
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Members’ Capital of Master Fund | |
Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange memberships (cost $3,649,411) | | | | | | | | | |
United States (cost $3,649,411) | | | | | | | | | |
Financial services (cost $3,649,411) | | | | | $ | 8,262,668 | | | | 10.29 | % |
Total exchange memberships | | | | | $ | 8,262,668 | | | | 10.29 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long contracts | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity | | | | | $ | (4,505 | ) | | | (0.01 | )% |
Foreign bond | | | | | | 677,960 | | | | 0.84 | % |
Foreign index | | | | | | 65,005 | | | | 0.08 | % |
Interest rate | | | | | | 29,888 | | | | 0.04 | % |
U.S. bond | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. 2 yr Note (CBT) March 2024 | | | 15,357 | | | | 11,168,461 | | | | 13.90 | % |
U.S. 5 yr – 10 yr Note (CBT) March 2024 | | | 107 | | | | 141,258 | | | | 0.18 | % |
U.S. index | | | | | | | 205,373 | | | | 0.26 | % |
Total futures | | | | | | | 12,283,440 | | | | 15.29 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency | | | | | | | (797,157 | ) | | | (0.99 | )% |
Total forwards | | | | | | | (797,157 | ) | | | (0.99 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options (cost $174,493) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Currency futures | | | | | | | 50,504 | | | | 0.06 | % |
Foreign bond futures | | | | | | | 12,874 | | | | 0.02 | % |
U.S. bond futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. 5 yr Note January 2024, $108.00 Put | | | 1 | | | | 10,313 | | | | 0.01 | % |
Total options | | | | | | $ | 73,691 | | | | 0.09 | % |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following schedules display the condensed schedules of investments for the Master Funds as of December 31, 2023:
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Members’ Capital of Master Fund | |
Graham Commodity Strategies LLC (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Short contracts | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign bond | | | | | $ | (1,853,184 | ) | | | (2.31 | )% |
Foreign index | | | | | | 2,695 | | | | 0.00 | % |
Interest rate | | | | | | (70,926 | ) | | | (0.09 | )% |
U.S. bond | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. 10 yr Note (CBT) March 2024 | | | (2,711 | ) | | | 77,750 | | | | 0.10 | % |
U.S. 10 yr Ultra March 2024 | | | (1,822 | ) | | | (619,281 | ) | | | (0.77 | )% |
U.S. Long bond (CBT) March 2024 | | | (17 | ) | | | (46,438 | ) | | | (0.06 | )% |
U.S. Ultra bond (CBT) March 2024 | | | (2,691 | ) | | | (8,498,969 | ) | | | (10.58 | )% |
U.S. index | | | | | | | 776,415 | | | | 0.97 | % |
Total futures | | | | | | | (10,231,938 | ) | | | (12.74 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency | | | | | | | 2,693,532 | | | | 3.35 | % |
Total forwards | | | | | | | 2,693,532 | | | | 3.35 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options (proceeds $65,573) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Currency futures | | | | | | | (22,321 | ) | | | (0.02 | )% |
Foreign bond futures | | | | | | | (14,017 | ) | | | (0.02 | )% |
U.S. bond futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. 5 yr Note January 2024, $107.50 Put | | | (1 | ) | | | (6,500 | ) | | | (0.01 | )% |
Total options | | | | | | | (42,838 | ) | | | (0.05 | )% |
Total derivative financial instruments | | | | | | $ | 3,978,730 | | | | 4.95 | % |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following schedules display the condensed schedules of investments for the Master Funds as of December 31, 2023:
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Members’ Capital of Master Fund | |
Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange memberships (cost $305,000) | | | | | | | | | |
United States (cost $305,000) | | | | | | | | | |
Financial services (cost $305,000) | | | | | $ | 309,500 | | | | 1.20 | % |
Total exchange memberships | | | | | $ | 309,500 | | | | 1.20 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long contracts | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. bond | | | | | $ | 51,625 | | | | 0.20 | % |
Total futures | | | | | | 51,625 | | | | 0.20 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency | | | | | | (56,004 | ) | | | (0.22 | )% |
Total forwards | | | | | | (56,004 | ) | | | (0.22 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Options (cost $24,320,709) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity futures | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gold Future (CMX) February 2024, $2,100.00 Call | | | 1 | | | | 1,372,800 | | | | 5.31 | % |
Other commodity futures | | | | | | | 170,470 | | | | 0.66 | % |
Currency futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australian dollar / U.S. dollar (Digital) February 2024, $0.70 - $0.71 Call | | | 2 | | | | 1,771,906 | | | | 6.86 | % |
Euro dollar / Japanese yen January 2024 - February 2024, $151.00 – $152.00 Put | | | 3 | | | | 1,755,256 | | | | 6.79 | % |
Euro dollar / Japanese yen (Digital) January 2024, $152.50 Put | | | 1 | | | | 744,969 | | | | 2.88 | % |
British pound / U.S. dollar (Digital) January 2024, $1.29 Call | | | 1 | | | | 876,558 | | | | 3.39 | % |
British pound / U.S. dollar January 2024, $1.29 Call | | | 1 | | | | 620,117 | | | | 2.40 | % |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen (Digital) April 2024 - October 2024, $160.00 – $170.00 Call | | | 2 | | | | 115,800 | | | | 0.45 | % |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen February 2024, $153.75 Call | | | 1 | | | | 5,130 | | | | 0.02 | % |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen (Digital) March 2024, $136.00 Put | | | 1 | | | | 3,320,200 | | | | 12.85 | % |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen (Digital) February 2024, $138.00 Put | | | 1 | | | | 1,583,373 | | | | 6.13 | % |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen (Digital) January 2024, $140.00 Put | | | 1 | | | | 1,624,029 | | | | 6.28 | % |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen (Digital) January 2024, $137.00 Put | | | 1 | | | | 300,651 | | | | 1.16 | % |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen January 2024, $142.00 Put | | | 1 | | | | 1,957,039 | | | | 7.57 | % |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen March 2024, $139.00 Put | | | 1 | | | | 1,571,700 | | | | 6.08 | % |
U.S. dollar / Mexican peso (Digital) April 2024, $16.65 Put | | | 1 | | | | 1,627,995 | | | | 6.30 | % |
U.S. dollar / Mexican peso (Digital) February 2024, $16.60 Put | | | 1 | | | | 1,117,798 | | | | 4.32 | % |
U.S. dollar / Mexican peso February 2024, $16.75 Put | | | 1 | | | | 866,850 | | | | 3.35 | % |
Other currency futures | | | | | | | 106,233 | | | | 0.42 | % |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following schedules display the condensed schedules of investments for the Master Funds as of December 31, 2023:
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Members’ Capital of Master Fund | |
Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Long contracts (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Options (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. index futures | | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 E-mini June 2024, $5,200.00 Call | | | 1 | | | $ | 1,338,638 | | | | 5.18 | % |
S&P 500 E-mini June 2024, $4,400.00 Put | | | 1 | | | | 2,036,700 | | | | 7.88 | % |
Total options | | | | | | | 24,884,212 | | | | 96.28 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity | | | | | | | 54,090 | | | | 0.21 | % |
Foreign bond | | | | | | | (9,715 | ) | | | (0.04 | )% |
U.S. bond | | | | | | | (280,258 | ) | | | (1.08 | )% |
Total futures | | | | | | | (235,883 | ) | | | (0.91 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency | | | | | | | 3,984 | | | | 0.02 | % |
Total forwards | | | | | | | 3,984 | | | | 0.02 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options (proceeds $9,527,626) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gold Future (CMX) February 2024, $2,150.00 Call | | | (1 | ) | | | (622,050 | ) | | | (2.41 | )% |
Other commodity | | | | | | | (21,270 | ) | | | (0.08 | )% |
Currency futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
British pound / U.S. dollar January 2024, $1.31 Call | | | (1 | ) | | | (144,386 | ) | | | (0.56 | )% |
Euro / Japanese yen January 2024 - February 2024, $147.00 – $148.00 Put | | | (2 | ) | | | (846,799 | ) | | | (3.28 | )% |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen February 2024, $158.25 Call | | | (1 | ) | | | (255 | ) | | | (0.00 | )% |
U.S. dollar / Japanese yen January 2024 - March 2024, $135.00 – $138.00 Put | | | (2 | ) | | | (2,082,822 | ) | | | (8.06 | )% |
U.S. dollar / Mexican peso February 2024, $16.25 Put | | | (1 | ) | | | (172,744 | ) | | | (0.67 | )% |
U.S. index futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 E-mini June 2024, $5,100.00 Call | | | (1 | ) | | | (2,225,588 | ) | | | (8.61 | )% |
S&P 500 E-mini June 2024, $4,150.00 Put | | | (1 | ) | | | (1,248,300 | ) | | | (4.83 | )% |
Total options | | | | | | | (7,364,214 | ) | | | (28.50 | )% |
Total derivative financial instruments | | | | | | $ | 17,283,720 | | | | 66.87 | % |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following schedules display the condensed schedules of investments for the Master Funds as of December 31, 2023:
Description | | Principal Amount/ Number of Contracts/ Notional Amounts | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Net Assets of Master Fund | |
Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed income securities (cost $17,749,920) | | | | | | | | | |
Government Bonds (cost $17,749,920) | | | | | | | | | |
United States (cost $17,749,920) | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills 0.00% due 02/20/2024 | | $ | 18,000,000 | | | $ | 17,871,161 | | | | 31.84 | % |
Total Government Bonds | | | | | | | 17,871,161 | | | | 31.84 | % |
Total fixed income securities | | | | | | $ | 17,871,161 | | | | 31.84 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange memberships (cost $1,924,208) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States (cost $1,924,208) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial services (cost $1,924,208) | | | | | | $ | 1,857,583 | | | | 3.31 | % |
Total exchange memberships | | | | | | $ | 1,857,583 | | | | 3.31 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity | | | | | | $ | (2,604,370 | ) | | | (4.64 | )% |
Currency | | | | | | | (221,661 | ) | | | (0.39 | )% |
Foreign bond | | | | | | | 1,513,055 | | | | 2.70 | % |
Foreign index | | | | | | | 1,113,650 | | | | 1.98 | % |
Interest rate | | | | | | | 680,630 | | | | 1.21 | % |
U.S. bond | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Ultra bond (CBT) March 2024 | | | 12 | | | | 52,891 | | | | 0.09 | % |
U.S. index | | | | | | | 1,454,042 | | | | 2.59 | % |
Total futures | | | | | | | 1,988,237 | | | | 3.54 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swaps (cost $1,800,380) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate | | | | | | | 2,181,752 | | | | 3.89 | % |
Total swaps | | | | | | | 2,181,752 | | | | 3.89 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swiss franc / U.S. dollar 3/20/2024 | | | 18,113,000 | | | | 172,710 | | | | 0.31 | % |
Swiss franc / U.S. dollar 1/4/2024 | | | 4,741,000 | | | | (13,931 | ) | | | (0.02 | )% |
Swiss franc / U.S. dollar 1/3/2024 | | | 3,596,000 | | | | (21,089 | ) | | | (0.04 | )% |
Other foreign currency | | | | | | | 1,706,013 | | | | 3.03 | % |
Total forwards | | | | | | | 1,843,703 | | | | 3.28 | % |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following schedules display the condensed schedules of investments for the Master Funds as of December 31, 2023:
Description | | Number of Contracts/ Notional Amounts | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Net Assets of Master Fund | |
Graham K4D Trading Ltd. (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments (continued) | | | | | | | | | |
Short contracts | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity | | | | | $ | (2,226,656 | ) | | | (3.97 | )% |
Currency | | | | | | (34,224 | ) | | | (0.06 | )% |
Foreign bond | | | | | | (2,133,085 | ) | | | (3.80 | )% |
Foreign index | | | | | | (523,201 | ) | | | (0.93 | )% |
Interest rate | | | | | | (1,574,712 | ) | | | (2.81 | )% |
U.S. bond | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S 2yr - 10yr Note (CBT) March 2024 | | | (2,895 | ) | | | (5,052,790 | ) | | | (9.00 | )% |
U.S. Long bond (CBT) March 2024 | | | (4 | ) | | | (596,937 | ) | | | (1.06 | )% |
U.S. index | | | | | | | (585,780 | ) | | | (1.04 | )% |
Total futures | | | | | | | (12,727,385 | ) | | | (22.67 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swaps (proceeds $1,626,318) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate | | | | | | | (1,854,095 | ) | | | (3.30 | )% |
Total swaps | | | | | | | (1,854,095 | ) | | | (3.30 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swiss franc / U.S. dollar 3/20/2024 | | | (69,733,000 | ) | | | (3,150,299 | ) | | | (5.61 | )% |
Swiss franc / U.S. dollar 1/4/2024 | | | (4,741,000 | ) | | | (5,033 | ) | | | (0.01 | )% |
Swiss franc / U.S. dollar 1/3/2024 | | | (3,596,000 | ) | | | 10,015 | | | | 0.02 | % |
Other foreign currency | | | | | | | (7,365,819 | ) | | | (13.13 | )% |
Total forwards | | | | | | | (10,511,136 | ) | | | (18.73 | )% |
Total derivative financial instruments | | | | | | $ | (19,078,924 | ) | | | (33.99 | )% |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table shows the fair value classification of each investment type by Master Fund as of December 31, 2023:
| | Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | Graham
Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | |
Level 1: | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity futures | | $ | 171,705 | | | $ | 54,090 | | | $ | 1,998,827 | |
Commodity futures options | | | – | | | | 1,543,270 | | | | – | |
Currency futures | | | – | | | | – | | | | 24,143 | |
Exchange memberships* | | | 8,262,668 | | | | 309,500 | | | | 1,857,583 | |
Foreign bond futures | | | 1,478,131 | | | | – | | | | 1,850,384 | |
Foreign bond futures options | | | 12,873 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Foreign index futures | | | 67,700 | | | | – | | | | 2,199,865 | |
Interest rate futures | | | 29,888 | | | | – | | | | 680,630 | |
U.S. bond futures | | | 11,390,249 | | | | 302,531 | | | | 52,891 | |
U.S. bond futures options | | | 10,313 | | | | – | | | | – | |
U.S. index futures | | | 981,788 | | | | – | | | | 1,454,042 | |
U.S. index futures options | | | – | | | | 3,375,338 | | | | – | |
Total Level 1 | | | 22,405,315 | | | | 5,584,729 | | | | 10,118,365 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Level 2: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Government bonds* | | | – | | | | – | | | | 17,871,161 | |
Foreign currency forwards | | | 5,192,010 | | | | 1,324,819 | | | | 2,262,695 | |
Currency futures options | | | 50,504 | | | | 19,965,603 | | | | – | |
Interest rate swap | | | – | | | | – | | | | 2,213,846 | |
Total Level 2 | | | 5,242,514 | | | | 21,290,422 | | | | 22,347,702 | |
Total investment related assets | | $ | 27,647,829 | | | $ | 26,875,151 | | | $ | 32,466,067 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Level 1: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity futures | | $ | (176,210 | ) | | $ | – | | | $ | (6,829,853 | ) |
Commodity futures options | | | – | | | | (643,320 | ) | | | – | |
Currency futures | | | – | | | | – | | | | (280,028 | ) |
Foreign bond futures | | | (2,653,355 | ) | | | (9,715 | ) | | | (2,470,414 | ) |
Foreign index futures | | | – | | | | – | | | | (1,609,416 | ) |
Foreign bond futures options | | | (14,016 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
Interest rate futures | | | (70,926 | ) | | | – | | | | (1,574,712 | ) |
U.S. bond futures | | | (9,167,468 | ) | | | (531,164 | ) | | | (5,649,727 | ) |
U.S. bond futures options | | | (6,500 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
U.S. index futures | | | – | | | | – | | | | (585,780 | ) |
U.S. index futures options | | | – | | | | (3,473,888 | ) | | | – | |
Total Level 1 | | | (12,088,475 | ) | | | (4,658,087 | ) | | | (18,999,930 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Level 2: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency forwards | | | (3,295,635 | ) | | | (1,376,839 | ) | | | (10,930,128 | ) |
Currency futures options | | | (22,321 | ) | | | (3,247,005 | ) | | | – | |
Interest rate swap | | | – | | | | – | | | | (1,886,189 | ) |
Total Level 2 | | | (3,317,956 | ) | | | (4,623,844 | ) | | | (12,816,317 | ) |
Total investment related liabilities | | $ | (15,406,431 | ) | | $ | (9,281,931 | ) | | $ | (31,816,247 | ) |
* See each Master Fund’s condensed schedule of investments for breakout of industry and geographic region.
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table displays the gross volume of derivative activities categorized by primary underlying risk of Graham Commodity Strategies LLC based on its average quarterly notional amounts and number of contracts for the year ended December 31, 2023. The table also displays the fair value of derivative contracts held by Graham Commodity Strategies LLC at December 31, 2023 categorized by primary underlying risk. The fair value of derivative contracts is included in derivative financial instruments on the Master Funds’ statements of financial condition. Derivatives denominated in foreign currencies have been converted to U.S. dollars. Derivative asset and derivative liability balances are presented on a gross basis, prior to the application of counterparty netting. The Master Funds trade derivative instruments on a leveraged basis. Due to the low margin deposits normally required for trading these derivative financial instruments, the gross notional exposure as displayed in the tables below may exceed the net asset value of the Master Funds by a significant amount. As a result, a relatively small price movement in an underlying derivative financial instrument may result in immediate and substantial effect on the net income and net asset value of the Master Funds and GAIT.
| | Long exposure | | | Short exposure | | | | | | | |
| | Notional Amounts | | | Number of contracts | | | Notional amounts | | | Number of contracts | | | Derivative assets | | | Derivative liabilities | |
Commodity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 109,702,429 | | | | 807 | | | $ | (15,070,036 | ) | | | (182 | ) | | $ | 171,705 | | | $ | (176,210 | ) |
| | | 109,702,429 | | | | 807 | | | | (15,070,036 | ) | | | (182 | ) | | | 171,705 | | | | (176,210 | ) |
Equity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 138,206,254 | | | | 689 | | | | (134,257,335 | ) | | | (1,076 | ) | | | 1,049,488 | | | | – | |
Options (a) | | | – | | | | 43 | | | | (1,879,741 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | 138,206,254 | | | | 732 | | | | (136,137,076 | ) | | | (1,076 | ) | | | 1,049,488 | | | | – | |
Foreign currency exchange rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | 2,292,673,849 | | | | N/A | | | | (833,459,383 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 5,192,010 | | | | (3,295,635 | ) |
Options (a) | | | 23,660,693 | | | | 8 | | | | (19,168,648 | ) | | | (9 | ) | | | 50,504 | | | | (22,321 | ) |
| | | 2,316,334,542 | | | | 8 | | | | (852,628,031 | ) | | | (9 | ) | | | 5,242,514 | | | | (3,317,956 | ) |
Interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 3,089,931,876 | | | | 14,725 | | | | (1,546,576,175 | ) | | | (8,370 | ) | | | 12,898,268 | | | | (11,891,749 | ) |
Options (a) | | | 257,574,397 | | | | 7,508 | | | | (322,622,545 | ) | | | (7,566 | ) | | | 23,186 | | | | (20,516 | ) |
| | | 3,347,506,273 | | | | 22,233 | | | | (1,869,198,720 | ) | | | (15,936 | ) | | | 12,921,454 | | | | (11,912,265 | ) |
Total | | $ | 5,911,749,498 | | | | 23,780 | | | $ | (2,873,033,863 | ) | | | (17,203 | ) | | $ | 19,385,161 | | | $ | (15,406,431 | ) |
(a) | Notional amounts for options are based on the delta-adjusted positions. |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table displays the gross volume of derivative activities categorized by primary underlying risk of Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC based on its average quarterly notional amounts and number of contracts for the year ended December 31, 2023. The table also displays the fair value of derivative contracts held by Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC at December 31, 2023 categorized by primary underlying risk. The fair value of derivative contracts is included in derivative financial instruments on the Master Funds’ statements of financial condition. Derivatives denominated in foreign currencies have been converted to U.S. dollars. Derivative asset and derivative liability balances are presented on a gross basis, prior to the application of counterparty netting. The Master Funds trade derivative instruments on a leveraged basis. Due to the low margin deposits normally required for trading these derivative financial instruments, the gross notional exposure as displayed in the tables below may exceed the net asset value of the Master Funds by a significant amount. As a result, a relatively small price movement in an underlying derivative financial instrument may result in immediate and substantial effect on the net income and net asset value of the Master Funds and GAIT.
| | Long exposure | | | Short exposure | | | | |
| | Notional Amounts | | | Number of contracts | | | Notional amounts | | | Number of contracts | | | Derivative assets | | | Derivative liabilities | |
Commodity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 2,310,857 | | | | 28 | | | $ | (12,904,287 | ) | | | (71 | ) | | $ | 54,090 | | | $ | – | |
Options (a) | | | 147,135,525 | | | | 1,797 | | | | (47,380,653 | ) | | | (1,662 | ) | | | 1,543,270 | | | | (643,320 | ) |
| | | 149,446,382 | | | | 1,825 | | | | (60,284,940 | ) | | | (1,733 | ) | | | 1,597,360 | | | | (643,320 | ) |
Equity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 84,442,167 | | | | 856 | | | | (4,919,209 | ) | | | (21 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
Options (a) | | | 121,976,301 | | | | 2,594 | | | | (84,382,436 | ) | | | (2,571 | ) | | | 3,375,338 | | | | (3,473,888 | ) |
| | | 206,418,468 | | | | 3,450 | | | | (89,301,645 | ) | | | (2,592 | ) | | | 3,375,338 | | | | (3,473,888 | ) |
Foreign currency exchange rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | 245,520,127 | | | | N/A | | | | (209,235,657 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 1,324,819 | | | | (1,376,839 | ) |
Options (a) | | | 398,135,064 | | | | 14 | | | | (494,064,723 | ) | | | (16 | ) | | | 19,965,603 | | | | (3,247,005 | ) |
| | | 643,655,191 | | | | 14 | | | | (703,300,380 | ) | | | (16 | ) | | | 21,290,422 | | | | (4,623,844 | ) |
Interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 742,525,225 | | | | 4,719 | | | | (332,098,974 | ) | | | (2,324 | ) | | | 302,531 | | | | (540,879 | ) |
Options (a) | | | 2,015,886,152 | | | | 32,387 | | | | (1,864,926,242 | ) | | | (32,930 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | 2,758,411,377 | | | | 37,106 | | | | (2,197,025,216 | ) | | | (35,254 | ) | | | 302,531 | | | | (540,879 | ) |
Total | | $ | 3,757,931,418 | | | | 42,395 | | | $ | (3,049,912,181 | ) | | | (39,595 | ) | | $ | 26,565,651 | | | $ | (9,281,931 | ) |
(a) | Notional amounts for options are based on the delta-adjusted positions. |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table displays the gross volume of derivative activities categorized by primary underlying risk of Graham K4D Trading Ltd. based on its average quarterly notional amounts and number of contracts for the year ended December 31, 2023. The table also displays the fair value of derivative contracts held by Graham K4D Trading Ltd. at December 31, 2023 categorized by primary underlying risk. The fair value of derivative contracts is included in derivative financial instruments on the Master Funds’ statements of financial condition. Derivatives denominated in foreign currencies have been converted to U.S. dollars. Derivative asset and derivative liability balances are presented on a gross basis, prior to the application of counterparty netting. The Master Funds trade derivative instruments on a leveraged basis. Due to the low margin deposits normally required for trading these derivative financial instruments, the gross notional exposure as displayed in the tables below may exceed the net asset value of the Master Funds by a significant amount. As a result, a relatively small price movement in an underlying derivative financial instrument may result in immediate and substantial effect on the net income and net asset value of the Master Funds and GAIT.
| | Long exposure | | | Short exposure | | | | | | | |
| | Notional amounts | | | Number of contracts | | | Notional amounts | | | Number of contracts | | | Derivative assets | | | Derivative liabilities | |
Commodity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 115,852,179 | | | | 1,611 | | | $ | (71,609,598 | ) | | | (1,507 | ) | | $ | 1,998,827 | | | $ | (6,829,853 | ) |
| | | 115,852,179 | | | | 1,611 | | | | (71,609,598 | ) | | | (1,507 | ) | | | 1,998,827 | | | | (6,829,853 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 249,023,852 | | | | 2,158 | | | | (52,531,849 | ) | | | (534 | ) | | | 3,653,907 | | | | (2,195,196 | ) |
| | | 249,023,852 | | | | 2,158 | | | | (52,531,849 | ) | | | (534 | ) | | | 3,653,907 | | | | (2,195,196 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency exchange rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | 214,292,847 | | | | N/A | | | | (386,443,669 | ) | | | N/A | | | | 2,262,695 | | | | (10,930,128 | ) |
Futures | | | 15,633,977 | | | | 159 | | | | (4,036,374 | ) | | | (55 | ) | | | 24,143 | | | | (280,028 | ) |
| | | 229,926,824 | | | | 159 | | | | (390,480,043 | ) | | | (55 | ) | | | 2,286,838 | | | | (11,210,156 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 201,077,632 | | | | 1,043 | | | | (1,277,933,031 | ) | | | (6,952 | ) | | | 2,583,905 | | | | (9,694,853 | ) |
Swaps | | | 55,047,196 | | | | 41 | | | | (41,168,070 | ) | | | (61 | ) | | | 2,213,846 | | | | (1,886,189 | ) |
| | | 256,124,828 | | | | 1,084 | | | | (1,319,101,101 | ) | | | (7,013 | ) | | | 4,797,751 | | | | (11,581,042 | ) |
Total | | $ | 850,927,683 | | | | 5,012 | | | $ | (1,833,722,591 | ) | | | (9,109 | ) | | $ | 12,737,323 | | | $ | (31,816,247 | ) |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
When multiple derivative contracts are held with the same counterparty, the Master Funds will net the contracts in an asset position with the contracts in a liability position when covered by a master netting agreement or similar arrangements, for presentation in the statements of financial condition. The table below displays the amounts at December 31, 2023 by which the fair values of both derivative assets and derivative liabilities were reduced within the Master Funds’ statements of financial condition as a result of this netting. Gross amounts below correspond to the total derivative asset and derivative liability balances categorized by primary underlying risk and product type in the preceding tables. Collateral pledged (received) for derivative assets and derivative liabilities represent the cash amounts which are included in due from brokers on the statements of financial condition. Actual collateral pledged or received by the Master Funds may exceed these amounts.
Description | | Gross Amount | | | Gross Amount Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition | | | Net Amount Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition | | | Collateral (Received) / Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Graham Commodity Strategies LLC1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets | | $ | 19,385,161 | | | $ | (15,406,431 | ) | | $ | 3,978,730 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 3,978,730 | |
Derivative liabilities | | $ | (15,406,431 | ) | | $ | 15,406,431 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets | | $ | 26,565,651 | | | $ | (9,281,931 | ) | | $ | 17,283,720 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 17,283,720 | |
Derivative liabilities | | $ | (9,281,931 | ) | | $ | 9,281,931 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Graham K4D Trading Ltd.3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets | | $ | 12,737,323 | | | $ | (12,737,323 | ) | | $ | – | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
Derivative liabilities | | $ | (31,816,247 | ) | | $ | 12,737,323 | | | $ | (19,078,924 | ) | | $ | 19,078,924 | | | $ | – | |
1 Net derivative asset amounts presented in the statement of financial condition are held with two counterparties. At December 31, 2023, additional collateral pledged in the amount of $67,777,624 was posted in support of derivative positions and is included in due from brokers on the statement of financial condition.
2 Net derivative asset amounts presented in the statement of financial condition are held with two counterparties. At December 31, 2023, additional collateral pledged in the amount of $8,226,511 was posted in support of derivative positions and is included in due from brokers on the statement of financial condition.
3 Net derivative liability amounts presented in the statements of financial condition are held with two counterparties. The Fund has pledged collateral to both of those counterparties as of December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2023, additional collateral pledged in the amount of $36,288,990 was posted in support of derivative positions and is included in due from brokers on the statements of financial condition.
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table summarizes the results of operations of each Master Fund for the three months ended September 30, 2023:
| | Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 805,053 | | | $ | 319,748 | | | $ | 134,632 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 124,464,523 | | | | (4,727,183 | ) | | | 32,046,115 | |
Net (decrease) increase in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | (12,062,523 | ) | | | 6,705,621 | | | | (5,336,146 | ) |
Brokerage commissions and fees | | | (443,295 | ) | | | (730,800 | ) | | | (59,500 | ) |
Net gain on investments | | | 111,958,705 | | | | 1,247,638 | | | | 26,650,469 | |
Net income | | $ | 112,763,758 | | | $ | 1,567,386 | | | $ | 26,785,101 | |
The following table summarizes the results of operations of each Master Fund for the nine months ended September 30, 2023:
| | Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,803,043 | | | $ | 820,853 | | | $ | 590,644 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 159,510,801 | | | | (15,987,308 | ) | | | 29,676,110 | |
Net (decrease) increase in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | (49,889,400 | ) | | | (9,462,804 | ) | | | 6,784,413 | |
Brokerage commissions and fees | | | (1,266,035 | ) | | | (3,096,823 | ) | | | (186,783 | ) |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | 108,355,366 | | | | (28,546,935 | ) | | | 36,273,740 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 111,158,409 | | | $ | (27,726,082 | ) | | $ | 36,864,384 | |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table shows the gains and losses on all derivative instruments held by the Master Funds reported in net realized gain (loss) and net (decrease) increase in unrealized appreciation on investments in their statements of operations segregated by primary underlying risk and contract type for the three months ended September 30, 2023:
| | Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | |
| | Net realized gain | | | Net decrease in
unrealized appreciation on investments | | | Net realized loss | | | Net increase in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | Net realized gain | | | Net decrease in unrealized appreciation on investments | |
Commodity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | 5,062,363 | | | $ | (6,543,945 | ) | | $ | 580,190 | | | $ | 69,880 | | | $ | 14,024,102 | | | $ | 4,124,022 | |
Options | | | – | | | | – | | | | (4,998,990 | ) | | | 5,704,830 | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | 5,062,363 | | | | (6,543,945 | ) | | | (4,418,800 | ) | | | 5,774,710 | | | | 14,024,102 | | | | 4,124,022 | |
Equity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 33,931,976 | | | | (3,743,168 | ) | | | (4,717,752 | ) | | | (1,073,403 | ) | | | 1,347,519 | | | | (6,809,115 | ) |
Options | | | (19,788 | ) | | | 17,263 | | | | 4,982,743 | | | | (856,803 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | 33,912,188 | | | | (3,725,905 | ) | | | 264,991 | | | | (1,930,206 | ) | | | 1,347,519 | | | | (6,809,115 | ) |
Foreign currency exchange rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | 3,552,436 | | | | (2,524,069 | ) | | | (480,679 | ) | | | (931,054 | ) | | | 1,690,551 | | | | (933,520 | ) |
Futures | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 188,432 | | | | 30,599 | |
Options | | | (655,770 | ) | | | 533,759 | | | | 7,013,838 | | | | 315,371 | | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | 2,896,666 | | | | (1,990,310 | ) | | | 6,533,159 | | | | (615,683 | ) | | | 1,878,983 | | | | (902,921 | ) |
Interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 34,130,790 | | | | (2,334,944 | ) | | | (1,279,566 | ) | | | 1,042,973 | | | | 13,158,273 | | | | (2,215,728 | ) |
Options | | | 185,800 | | | | (176,053 | ) | | | (5,467,305 | ) | | | 2,020,683 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Swaps | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (169,638 | ) | | | 287,615 | |
| | | 34,316,590 | | | | (2,510,997 | ) | | | (6,746,871 | ) | | | 3,063,656 | | | | 12,988,635 | | | | (1,928,113 | ) |
Total | | $ | 76,187,807 | | | $ | (14,771,157 | ) | | $ | (4,367,521 | ) | | $ | 6,292,477 | | | $ | 30,239,239 | | | $ | (5,516,127 | ) |
3. Investments in Master Funds (continued)
The following table shows the gains and losses on all derivative instruments held by the Master Funds reported in net realized gain (loss) and net (decrease) increase in unrealized appreciation on investments in their statements of operations segregated by primary underlying risk and contract type for the nine months ended September 30, 2023:
| | Graham Commodity Strategies LLC | | | Graham Derivatives Strategies LLC | | | Graham K4D Trading Ltd. | |
| | Net realized gain | | | Net decrease in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | Net realized loss | | | Net decrease in unrealized appreciation on investments | | | Net realized gain | | | Net increase in unrealized appreciation on investments | |
Commodity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | $ | (1,693,472 | ) | | $ | (9,167,935 | ) | | $ | 2,048,025 | | | $ | 30,590 | | | $ | 864,395 | | | $ | (2,730,781 | ) |
Options | | | – | | | | – | | | | (1,097,560 | ) | | | (138,870 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | (1,693,472 | ) | | | (9,167,935 | ) | | | 950,465 | | | | (108,280 | ) | | | 864,395 | | | | (2,730,781 | ) |
Equity price | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 53,607,166 | | | | (9,810,996 | ) | | | (1,635,642 | ) | | | 39,828 | | | | 7,863,886 | | | | 6,503,663 | |
Options | | | (123,363 | ) | | | (11,137 | ) | | | 3,451,144 | | | | (1,262,168 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | 53,483,803 | | | | (9,822,133 | ) | | | 1,815,502 | | | | (1,222,340 | ) | | | 7,863,886 | | | | 6,503,663 | |
Foreign currency exchange rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forwards | | | 1,712,680 | | | | (268,038 | ) | | | (1,583,724 | ) | | | (940,312 | ) | | | 5,940,457 | | | | (414,420 | ) |
Futures | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 207,750 | | | | 134,678 | |
Options | | | 6,999,408 | | | | (2,406,419 | ) | | | 3,949,025 | | | | (5,480,931 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
| | | 8,712,088 | | | | (2,674,457 | ) | | | 2,365,301 | | | | (6,421,243 | ) | | | 6,148,207 | | | | (279,742 | ) |
Interest rate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures | | | 29,603,171 | | | | (24,046,693 | ) | | | (5,722,769 | ) | | | (754,337 | ) | | | 12,979,894 | | | | 2,865,592 | |
Options | | | 3,036,791 | | | | – | | | | (15,570,385 | ) | | | 385,701 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Swaps | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (309,806 | ) | | | 199,178 | |
| | | 32,639,962 | | | | (24,046,693 | ) | | | (21,293,154 | ) | | | (368,636 | ) | | | 12,670,088 | | | | 3,064,770 | |
Total | | $ | 93,142,381 | | | $ | (45,711,218 | ) | | $ | (16,161,886 | ) | | $ | (8,120,499 | ) | | $ | 27,546,576 | | | $ | 6,557,910 | |
4. Graham Cash Assets LLC
GAIT invests a portion of its excess liquidity in Cash Assets, an entity for which the Manager is also the sole investment advisor. Cash Assets commenced operations on June 22, 2005 and was formed as a Delaware Limited Liability Company for the purpose of consolidating investment activity of multiple funds managed by the Manager. Its objective is to preserve capital while enhancing return on cash balances and providing daily liquidity. Cash Assets maintains cash and cash equivalents on deposit with major U.S. institutions, which may exceed federally insured limits. It also invests in debt obligations guaranteed by the U.S. Federal government, which generally range in maturity from one day to thirty months. Cash Assets currently intends to hold all fixed income securities until maturity and values them at amortized cost which approximates fair value. If Cash Assets were forced to sell some of its securities in the open market before they mature to meet unanticipated redemption requests (whether from GAIT or other entities affiliated with the Manager), the market value of the securities at such time may be below their amortized cost, causing a loss for GAIT’s investors. GAIT’s investment in Cash Assets is valued in the accompanying statements of financial condition at fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP based upon GAIT’s proportionate share of Cash Assets’ reported net asset value. GAIT’s investment in Cash Assets at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is $58,564,739 and $59,261,119 which represents a percentage of GAIT’s Members’ Capital of 89.60% and 91.33%, respectively.
GAIT records its proportionate share of Cash Assets’ investment income and expenses on a monthly basis. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the total amount recognized by GAIT with respect to its investment in Cash Assets was $726,500 and $2,243,924, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the total amount recognized by GAIT with respect to its investment in Cash Assets was $700,034 and $1,563,219, respectively. These amounts are included in both interest income and net realized (loss) gain on investment in the statements of operations and incentive allocation. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, GAIT owned approximately 0.91% and 1.02%, respectively, of Cash Assets. The following table summarizes the financial position of Cash Assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
| | September 30, 2024 | | | December 31, 2023 | |
Assets: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 203,934,716 | | | $ | 460,097,864 | |
Investments in fixed income securities (amortized cost $6,232,378,309 and $5,504,095,501 respectively) | | | 6,232,378,309 | | | | 5,504,095,501 | |
Interest receivable | | | 17,401,197 | | | | 9,828,433 | |
Total assets | | | 6,453,714,222 | | | | 5,974,021,798 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Due to broker | | | 132 | | | | 141,603,651 | |
Total liabilities | | | 132 | | | | 141,603,651 | |
Members’ capital | | $ | 6,453,714,090 | | | $ | 5,832,418,147 | |
4. Graham Cash Assets LLC (continued)
The following table summarizes the results of operations of Cash Assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net gain on investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain on investments | | $ | 10,790,020 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 10,790,020 | | | $ | – | |
Net gain on investments | | | 10,790,020 | | | | – | | | | 10,790,020 | | | | – | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 72,759,094 | | | | 70,042,403 | | | | 237,301,220 | | | | 159,361,621 | |
Total investment income | | | 72,759,094 | | | | 70,042,403 | | | | 237,301,220 | | | | 159,361,621 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bank fee expense | | | 151,760 | | | | 195,257 | | | | 509,826 | | | | 491,845 | |
Total expenses | | | 151,760 | | | | 195,257 | | | | 509,826 | | | | 491,845 | |
Net investment income | | | 72,607,334 | | | | 69,847,146 | | | | 236,791,394 | | | | 158,869,776 | |
Net income | | $ | 83,397,354 | | | $ | 69,847,146 | | | $ | 247,581,414 | | | $ | 158,869,776 | |
The following represents the condensed schedule of investments of Cash Assets as of September 30, 2024:
Description | | Principal Amount | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Members’ Capital | |
Investments in Fixed Income Securities (amortized cost $6,232,378,309) | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | | | | | | | | |
Government Bonds (amortized cost $2,708,714,437) | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury bond 0.75% due 04/30/2026 | | $ | 500,000,000 | | | $ | 472,110,165 | | | | 7.32 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bond 0.88% due 09/30/2026 | | | 500,000,000 | | | | 466,964,345 | | | | 7.24 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bond 1.63% due 05/15/2026 | | | 500,000,000 | | | | 479,955,999 | | | | 7.44 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bond 3.75% due 04/15/2026 | | | 500,000,000 | | | | 493,526,218 | | | | 7.65 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bond 1.13% - 1.75% due 10/31/2026 - 01/31/2027 | | | 850,000,000 | | | | 796,157,710 | | | | 12.32 | % | |
Total Government Bonds | | | | | | | 2,708,714,437 | | | | 41.97 | % | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Treasury Bills (amortized cost $3,523,663,872) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury bills 0.00% due 10/01/2024 | | | 450,000,000 | | | | 449,955,046 | | | | 6.97 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bills 0.00% due 12/19/2024 | | | 375,000,000 | | | | 370,739,418 | | | | 5.74 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bills 0.00% due 10/03/2024 – 02/20/2025 | | | 2,725,000,000 | | | | 2,702,969,408 | | | | 41.89 | % | |
Total Treasury Bills | | | | | | | 3,523,663,872 | | | | 54.60 | % | |
Total United States | | | | | | | 6,232,378,309 | | | | 96.57 | % | |
Total Investments in Fixed Income Securities | | | | | | $ | 6,232,378,309 | | | | 96.57 | % | |
4. Graham Cash Assets LLC (continued)
The following represents the condensed schedule of investments of Cash Assets as of December 31, 2023:
Description | | Principal Amount | | | Fair Value | | | Percentage of Members’ Capital | |
Investments in Fixed Income Securities (amortized cost $5,504,095,501) | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | | | | | | | | |
Government Bonds (amortized cost $2,780,805,691) | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury bond 0.88% due 01/31/2024 | | $ | 300,000,000 | | | $ | 299,029,261 | | | | 5.13 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bond 0.13% due 02/15/2024 | | | 300,000,000 | | | | 298,245,218 | | | | 5.11 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bond 1.50% due 02/29/2024 | | | 300,000,000 | | | | 298,357,648 | | | | 5.12 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bond 0.25% due 03/15/2024 | | | 300,000,000 | | | | 297,055,135 | | | | 5.09 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bond 2.13% due 03/31/2024 | | | 300,000,000 | | | | 297,645,754 | | | | 5.10 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bond 3.75% due 04/15/2026 | | | 500,000,000 | | | | 490,369,962 | | | | 8.41 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bond 0.75% due 04/30/2026 | | | 500,000,000 | | | | 458,866,118 | | | | 7.87 | % | |
U.S. Treasury bonds 0.13% – 1.63% due 01/15/2024 – 05/15/2026 | | | 350,000,000 | | | | 341,236,595 | | | | 5.85 | % | |
Total Government Bonds | | | | | | | 2,780,805,691 | | | | 47.68 | % | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Treasury Bills (amortized cost $2,723,289,810) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S Treasury bills 0.00% due 01/02/2024 – 05/09/2024 | | | 2,750,000,000 | | | | 2,723,289,810 | | | | 46.69 | % | |
Total Treasury Bills | | | | | | | 2,723,289,810 | | | | 46.69 | % | |
Total United States | | | | | | | 5,504,095,501 | | | | 94.37 | % | |
Total Investments in Fixed Income Securities | | | | | | $ | 5,504,095,501 | | | | 94.37 | % | |
Cash Assets reports the fair value of its investment related assets and liabilities in accordance with the hierarchy established under U.S. GAAP. The following table shows the fair value classification of each investment type held by Cash Assets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
| | September 30, 2024 | | | December 31, 2023 | |
Assets | | | | | | |
Level 2: | | | | | | |
Fixed income securities | | | | | | |
Government bonds | | $ | 2,708,714,437 | | | $ | 2,780,805,691 | |
Treasury bills | | | 3,523,663,872 | | | | 2,723,289,810 | |
Total fixed income securities | | | 6,232,378,309 | | | | 5,504,095,501 | |
Total Level 2 | | | 6,232,378,309 | | | | 5,504,095,501 | |
Total assets | | $ | 6,232,378,309 | | | $ | 5,504,095,501 | |
5. Capital Accounts
GAIT offers members Class 0, Class 2 Units, and effective March 19, 2024, Class 3-A Units and Class 3-B Units (collectively the “Units”). All Classes are currently issued. GAIT may issue additional classes in the future subject to different fees, expenses or other terms, or invest in other investment programs or combinations of investment programs managed by the Manager. GAIT also has Management Units (“Class M units”) which are solely for the investment of the Manager.
A separate capital account is maintained for each member with respect to each Class of Units held by such member. The initial balance of each Member’s Capital account is equal to the initial contribution to GAIT 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 GAIT are allocated among the capital accounts of the members in proportion to the balance that each capital account bears to the balance of all capital accounts 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. There is no minimum subscription amount.
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.
Redemptions
Units are not subject to any minimum holding period. Members may redeem Units at the Net Asset Value thereof as of the last business day of each month upon not less than three business days’ prior written notice to the administrator.
6. Fees and Related Party Transactions
Advisory Fees
Class 0 and Class 2 of GAIT paid the Manager an advisory fee (the “Advisory Fee”) at an aggregate annual rate of 1.50% of the Members’ Capital of such Class. Class 3-A and Class 3-B have an advisory fee at an aggregate annual rate of 1.50% and 2.00% of the Members’ Capital of such Class, respectively. 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 affected with respect to Units of such Class during the month. Class M has no sponsor fee. The Advisory Fees paid to the Manager by Class 0, Class 2, Class 3-A and Class 3-B for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were $721,041 and $712,235, respectively.
6. Fees and Related Party Transactions (continued)
Sponsor Fees
Class 0 and Class 2 of GAIT paid the Manager a sponsor fee (the “Sponsor Fee”) at an annual rate of the Members’ Capital specified in the table below. Class 3-A, Class 3-B and Class M of GAIT have no sponsor fee. 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. The Sponsor Fees paid to the Manager by Class 0 and Class 2 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were $362,302 and $377,126, 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 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. The Incentive Allocation for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $313,592 and $679,491, 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 GAIT.
Administrator’s Fee
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, GAIT paid SEI a monthly administrator’s fee based on GAIT’s Members’ Capital, 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, incurred by GAIT were $61,685 and $62,538, respectively.
Professional Fees
GAIT shall pay, or reimburse the Manager, for expenses arising in connection with GAIT’s audit, tax and legal fees (“professional fees”). The total professional fees incurred by GAIT for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were $305,128 and $274,655, respectively.
Operating Expenses
GAIT shall pay, or reimburse the Manager, for expenses arising in connection with the GAIT’s investments, operations, and business (“operating expenses”). For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, GAIT reimbursed the Manager for operating expenses which were comprised of market data and technology costs associated with its assets allocated to the various Master Funds. The total operating expenses incurred by GAIT for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were $31,611 and $30,744, respectively.
7. 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 GAIT’s income 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 GAIT’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. GAIT identifies its major tax jurisdictions as the U.S. for Federal tax purposes, Connecticut for state tax purposes and various international jurisdictions. The Manager has evaluated GAIT’s tax positions for all open tax years under the respective statutes of limitations (generally three years in the U.S. but varying in non-U.S. jurisdictions) and has concluded that there are no significant tax positions requiring recognition, measurement, or disclosure in the financial statements. 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. Any assessment for interest or penalties on taxes related to uncertain tax positions, when present, would be included in interest and penalties on tax on the statements of operations and incentive allocation. No such interest and/or penalties were assessed to GAIT for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
8. Risk Factors
Global economic, political and market conditions may adversely affect GAIT’s operations. The current global financial market situation, as well as various social and political circumstances in the United States and around the world (including wars and other forms of conflict, terrorist acts, security operations and catastrophic events such as fires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes and global health epidemics), may contribute to increased market volatility and economic uncertainties or deterioration in the United States and worldwide. Such impacts may affect the financial markets in which the GAIT operates.
9. Financial Highlights
The following is the per Unit operating performance calculation for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
| | Class 0 | | | Class 2 | | | Class 3-A | | | Class 3-B | |
Per unit operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per Unit, June 30, 2023 | | $ | 223.94 | | | $ | 158.17 | | | $ | -
| | | $ | -
| |
Net income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | (1.77 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | ‑ | | | ‑ | |
Net gain on investments | | | 17.37 | | | | 12.24 | | | ‑ | | | ‑ | |
Net income | | | 15.60 | | | | 11.08 | | | ‑ | | | ‑ | |
Net asset value per Unit, September 30, 2023 | | $ | 239.54 | | | $ | 169.25 | | | $ | -
| | | $ | -
| |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per Unit, June 30, 2024 | | $ | 241.88 | | | $ | 170.06 | | | $ | 100.23 | | | $ | 98.65 | |
Net loss: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.50 | |
Net loss on investments | | | (12.17 | ) | | | (8.55 | ) | | | (5.17 | ) | | | (5.09 | ) |
Net loss | | | (11.26 | ) | | | (8.22 | ) | | | (4.55 | ) | | | (4.59 | ) |
Net asset value per Unit, September 30, 2024 | | $ | 230.62 | | | $ | 161.84 | | | $ | 95.68 | | | $ | 94.06 | |
The following represents ratios to average Members’ Capital, excluding the Manager, and total return for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
| | Class 0 | | Class 2 | | Class 3-A | | Class 3-B | |
| | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return before Incentive Allocation | | | (4.66 | )% | | | 8.14 | % | | | (4.83 | )% | | | 7.95 | % | | | (4.54 | )% | | -
| | | (4.65 | )% | | - | |
Incentive Allocation | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) | | ‑ | | | (0.00 | ) | | ‑ | |
Total return after Incentive Allocation | | | (4.66 | )% | | | 6.97 | % | | | (4.83 | )% | | | 7.01 | % | | | (4.54 | )% | | ‑ | | | (4.65 | )% | | ‑ | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income before Incentive Allocation | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.37 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | ‑ | | | 0.53 | % | | ‑ | |
Incentive Allocation | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) | | ‑ | | | (0.00 | ) | | ‑ | |
Net investment income (loss) after Incentive Allocation | | | 0.38 | % | | | (0.76 | )% | | | 0.20 | % | | | (0.71 | )% | | | 0.64 | % | | ‑ | | | 0.53 | % | | ‑ | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before Incentive Allocation | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | ‑ | | | 0.83 | % | | ‑ | |
Incentive Allocation | | | 0.00 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 0.00 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.00 | | | ‑ | | | 0.00 | | | ‑ | |
Total expenses after Incentive Allocation | | | 0.65 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | ‑ | | | 0.83 | % | | ‑ | |
9. Financial Highlights (continued)
The following is the per Unit operating performance calculation for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
| | Class 0 | | | Class 2 | | | Class 3-A | | | Class 3-B | |
Per unit operating performance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per Unit, December 31, 2022 | | $ | 224.59 | | | $ | 159.22 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
Net income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | (1.54 | ) | | | (1.51 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
Net gain on investments | | | 16.49 | | | | 11.54 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Net income | | | 14.95 | | | | 10.03 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Net asset value per Unit, September 30, 2023 | | $ | 239.54 | | | $ | 169.25 | | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
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Net asset value per Unit, December 31, 2023 | | $ | 224.32 | | | $ | 158.20 | | | $ | – | | | $
| – | |
Initial asset value per share, May 1, 2024 | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 100.00 | |
Initial asset value per share, June 1, 2024 | | | – | | | | – | | | | 100.00 | | | | – | |
Net income (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1.90 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.65 | |
Net gain (loss) on investments | | | 4.40 | | | | 3.13 | | | | (4.97 | ) | | | (6.59 | ) |
Net income (loss) | | | 6.30 | | | | 3.64 | | | | (4.32 | ) | | | (5.94 | ) |
Net asset value per Unit, September 30, 2024 | | $ | 230.62 | | | $ | 161.84 | | | $ | 95.68 | | | $ | 94.06 | |
9. Financial Highlights (continued)
The following represents ratios to average Members’ Capital, excluding the Manager, and total return for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
| | Class 0 | | Class 2 | | Class 3-A* | | Class 3-B** | |
| | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | | 2024 | | 2023 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return before Incentive Allocation | | | 3.36 | % | | | 7.82 | % | | | 2.77 | % | | | 7.24 | % | | | (4.26 | )% | | – | | | (5.94 | )% | | – | |
Incentive Allocation | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | – | | | (0.00 | ) | | – | |
Total return after Incentive Allocation | | | 2.81 | % | | | 6.66 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 6.30 | % | | | (4.32 | )% | | – | | | (5.94 | )% | | – | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) before Incentive Allocation | | | 1.32 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | (0.06 | )% | | | 0.67 | % | | – | | | 0.69 | % | | – | |
Incentive Allocation | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | – | | | (0.00 | ) | | – | |
Net investment income (loss) after Incentive Allocation | | | 0.80 | % | | | (0.68 | )% | | | 0.31 | % | | | (0.95 | )% | | | 0.66 | % | | – | | | 0.69 | % | | – | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before Incentive Allocation | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | 2.65 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | – | | | 1.11 | % | | – | |
Incentive Allocation | | | 0.52 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.01 | | | – | | | 0.00 | | | – | |
Total expenses after Incentive Allocation | | | 2.64 | % | | | 3.31 | % | | | 3.13 | % | | | 3.54 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | – | | | 1.11 | % | | – | |
*For the period from June 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024.
**For the period from May 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024.
Total return is calculated for Class 0, Class 2, Class 3-A and Class 3-B units taken as a whole. Total return is calculated as the change in total Members’ Capital, excluding that of the Manager, 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 Fee, and the Incentive Allocation. The net investment income (loss) and total expense ratios (including Incentive Allocation) are calculated for the Class 0, Class 2, Class 3-A and Class 3-B units taken as a whole and include amounts from GAIT and net investment income (loss) and expenses allocated from Master Funds and investment income from Cash Assets. The computation of such ratios is based on the amount of net investment income (loss), total expenses and Incentive Allocation. Net investment income (loss) and total expense ratios are computed based upon the weighted average of Members’ Capital of GAIT, excluding that of the Manager, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and have not been annualized.
10. Subsequent Events
GAIT had subscriptions of approximately $4.6 million and redemptions of approximately $0.7 million from October 1, 2024 through November 14, 2024, the date through which subsequent events were evaluated by management. These amounts have not been included in the financial statements.
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“PSLRA”). These statements are being made pursuant to the PSLRA, with the intention of obtaining the benefits of the “safe harbor” provisions of the PSLRA, and, other than as required by law, we assume no obligation to update or supplement such statements. Forward-looking statements are those that do not relate solely to historical facts. They include, but are not limited to, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance, achievements or events. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “predict,” “continue,” “further,” “seek,” “plan,” or “project” and variations of these words or comparable words or phrases of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements reflect our current beliefs and expectations with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors outside our control that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including the risks and uncertainties described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and in this Quarterly Report under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” We undertake no obligation to update publicly or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
(a) | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
The following is a discussion of our current financial position and results of operations. This discussion should be read together with our annual financial statements and the notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2024. This discussion should also be read in conjunction with “Item 1: Financial Statements”, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The information contained therein is essential to, and should be read in conjunction with, the following analysis. For the purposes of this filing beginning with Item 2, the term “Fund” shall include the Core Macro Portfolio of GAIF I, GAIT, and the Master Funds in which they invest, unless the context implies otherwise. The Fund does not engage in the sale of goods or services. The Fund’s capital consists of capital contributions of the members, as increased or decreased by gains and losses from its investments in the Master Funds, interest, expenses, and redemptions. Its only assets are its investments in the Master Funds. The Master Funds do not engage in the sale of goods or services. Their assets are comprised of fixed income positions, the equity in their accounts with clearing brokers and OTC counterparties, in each case consisting of cash, open trade equity on derivatives and the net option premium paid or received. In the case of Graham Cash Assets LLC (“Cash Assets”), the assets consist of investments in debt obligations guaranteed by the U.S. Federal government, as well as cash and cash equivalents.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Core Macro Portfolio’s Members’ Capital increased by $151,931 or 0.5%. The net increase in the Core Macro Portfolio was attributable to subscriptions of $1,810,000 or 6.5%, offset by redemptions totaling $285,594 or -1.0% and a net loss of $1,372,475 or -5.0%, for the period.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Core Macro Portfolio’s Members’ Capital decreased by $472,462 or -1.7%. The net decrease in the Core Macro Portfolio was attributable to redemptions totaling $3,695,313 or -12.9% offset by net income of $815,851 or 2.8% and subscriptions of $2,407,000 or 8.4%, for the period.
For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Core Macro Portfolio’s Members’ Capital increased by $1,062,026 or 3.6%. The net increase in the Core Macro Portfolio was attributable to a net income of $2,012,025 or 6.9% and subscriptions totaling $540,000 or 1.8%, offset by redemptions of $1,489,999 or -5.1% for the period.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Core Macro Portfolio’s Members’ Capital increased by $1,350,706 or 4.7%. The net increase in the Core Macro Portfolio was attributable to a net income of $1,885,705 or 6.5% and subscriptions totaling $1,070,000 or 3.7%, offset by redemptions of $1,604,999 or -5.5% for the period.
The Fund’s success depends primarily upon the Manager’s ability to recognize and capitalize on market trends in the different and varied sectors of the global financial markets in which it trades.
2024 Summary
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Core Macro Portfolio experienced a net trading loss of $1,444,016. The trading results are attributable to the following sectors:
Agriculture / Softs | | $ | 40,129 | |
Base Metals | | | (13,775 | ) |
Energy | | | (262,773 | ) |
Equities | | | (602,752 | ) |
Foreign Exchange | | | (730,424 | ) |
Long Term / Intermediate Rates | | | (222,937 | ) |
Precious Metals | | | 295,277 | |
Short Term Rates | | | 53,239 | |
| | $ | (1,444,016 | ) |
The Core Macro Portfolio posted trading losses in the third quarter of 2024, particularly during July and early August when global markets experienced significant short-term volatility and sharp reversals. Currencies were the weakest performing sector due to long exposure to the U.S. dollar versus several global counterparts, including the euro, Chinese yuan, Japanese yen, and Swiss franc. In equities, mixed long and short positioning in U.S. benchmark indices and long positions in Japanese and European benchmark indices led to losses. The portfolio recorded losses in fixed income from trading long and short across the yield curves in the U.S. and Europe. In commodities, long positions in metals and coffee drove gains, which were partially offset by losses from mixed long and short positions in various energy markets.
Advisory, Sponsor, and Administrator’s Fees are calculated as a percentage of the Fund’s net asset value as of the end of each month and are affected by trading performance, interest income, subscriptions into and redemptions out of the Fund. Accordingly, the fluctuations in these amounts are directly correlated to the changes in net asset value which are discussed in detail herein.
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, Advisory Fees decreased by $6,880 or -6.0%, Sponsor Fees decreased by $10,924 or -17.3%, and Administrator’s Fees decreased by $885 or -9.2% in the Fund over the corresponding period of the preceding year. The movements are consistent with the timing of profit and loss and capital activity during the quarter. During the same period, interest income decreased by $30,802 or -9.5%. Interest was earned on free cash at an average annualized yield of 4.24% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 4.49% for the same period in 2023.
The Incentive Allocation is based on the New High Net Trading Profits of the portfolio. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Incentive Allocation was $0 and $301,888, respectively. This was the result of a net gain before incentive allocation for the three months ended September 30, 2023. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the portfolio has not yet recovered previous losses. There was no Incentive Allocation for this period.
The following table illustrates the sector distribution of the Fund’s investments in Master Funds as of September 30, 2024 based on the fair value of the underlying assets and liabilities in each Master Fund including both long and short positions. Positive percentages represent net assets whereas negative percentages represent a net liability.
Agriculture / Softs | | | 2.6 | % |
Base Metals | | | (6.4 | )% |
Energy | | | (7.6 | )% |
Equities | | | 72.1 | % |
Foreign Exchange | | | (30.9 | )% |
Long Term / Intermediate Rates | | | 42.5 | % |
Precious Metals | | | 0.6 | % |
Short Term Rates | | | 27.1 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Core Macro Portfolio experienced a net trading gain of $693,194. The trading results are attributable to the following sectors:
Agriculture / Softs | | $ | 275,750 | |
Base Metals | | | 117,597 | |
Energy | | | (88,757 | ) |
Equities | | | 232,929 | |
Foreign Exchange | | | (514,723 | ) |
Long Term / Intermediate Rates | | | 27,258 | |
Precious Metals | | | 485,288 | |
Short Term Rates | | | 157,852 | |
| | $ | 693,194 | |
The Core Macro Portfolio recorded trading gains year-to-date through Q3 2024. Commodities were the top performing sector due to long positions in gold, copper, and soft commodities. In equities, long positions in Japanese benchmark indices and the NASDAQ Index led to gains. Mixed long and short positions across the U.S. yield curve led to profits in fixed income, which were partially offset by losses from mixed positions across the European yield curve. In currencies, losses resulted mainly from long exposure to the U.S. dollar versus the euro and the Chinese yuan during the third quarter, as well as from long positions in the Mexican peso versus the U.S. dollar and mixed positions in the New Zealand dollar and Australian dollar.
Advisory, Sponsor, and Administrator’s Fees are calculated as a percentage of the Fund’s net asset value as of the end of each month and are affected by trading performance, interest income, subscriptions into and redemptions out of the Fund. Accordingly, the fluctuations in these amounts are directly correlated to the changes in net asset value which are discussed in detail herein.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Advisory Fees decreased by $3,677 or -1.1%, Sponsor Fees decreased by $16,457 or -9.0%, and Administrator’s Fees decreased by $1,113 or -4.0% in the Fund over the corresponding period of the preceding year. The movements are consistent with the timing of profit and loss and capital activity during the quarter. During the same period, interest income increased by $233,489 or 30.9%. Interest was earned on free cash at an average annualized yield of 4.73% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 3.52% for the same period in 2023.
The Incentive Allocation is based on the New High Net Trading Profits of the portfolio. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Incentive Allocation was $141,677 and $302,450, respectively. The decrease was the result of a lower New High Trading Profits before incentive allocation for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
2023 Summary
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Core Macro Portfolio experienced a net trading gain of $2,247,340. The trading results are attributable to the following sectors:
Agriculture / Softs | | $ | 76,939 | |
Base Metals | | | (31,019 | ) |
Energy | | | 516,992 | |
Equities | | | 248,171 | |
Foreign Exchange | | | 865,418 | |
Long Term / Intermediate Rates | | | 650,216 | |
Precious Metals | | | (87,132 | ) |
Short Term Rates | | | 7,755 | |
| | $ | 2,247,340 | |
The Core Macro Portfolio recorded a net gain for the third quarter of 2023, with profits across all major sectors. The majority of gains were in currencies and resulted mainly from long exposure to the U.S. Dollar versus various global currencies, including the Japanese yen, euro, Swiss franc, British pound sterling, and Chinese yuan. The portfolio also generated gains in fixed income, primarily due to short positions in U.S. bonds, with additional gains in Japanese, European, and Canadian bonds. In commodities, long positions in energy led to positive performance. The portfolio produced profits in equity indices from tactical positioning in U.S. benchmark indices.
Advisory, Sponsor, and Administrator’s Fees are calculated as a percentage of the Fund’s net asset value as of the end of each month and are affected by trading performance, interest income, subscriptions into and redemptions out of the Fund. Accordingly, the fluctuations in these amounts are directly correlated to the changes in net asset value which are discussed in detail herein.
For the three months ended September 30, 2023, Advisory Fees increased by $214 or 0.2%, Sponsor Fees decreased by $48 or -0.1%, and Administrator’s Fees increased by $64 or 0.7% in the Fund over the corresponding period of the preceding year. The movements are consistent with the timing of profit and loss and capital activity during the quarter. During the same period, interest income increased by $246,099 or 311.2%. Interest was earned on free cash at an average annualized yield of 4.49% for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 1.06% for the same period in 2022.
The Incentive Allocation is based on the New High Net Trading Profits of the portfolio. For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Incentive Allocation was $301,888 and $403,269, respectively. The decrease was the result of a lower New High Net Trading Profits before incentive allocation after recouping the loss carried over from previous period for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022, where the portfolio did not experience a loss carryforward.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Core Macro Portfolio experienced a net trading gain of $2,170,610. The trading results are attributable to the following sectors:
Agriculture / Softs | | $ | 41,779 | |
Base Metals | | | (49,077 | ) |
Energy | | | 106,044 | |
Equities | | | 1,047,718 | |
Foreign Exchange | | | 1,106,901 | |
Long Term / Intermediate Rates | | | 77,233 | |
Precious Metals | | | (378,273 | ) |
Short Term Rates | | | 218,285 | |
| | $ | 2,170,610 | |
The Core Macro Portfolio recorded a net gain through the first three quarters of 2023. The majority of gains were in currencies and resulted mainly from long exposure to the U.S. Dollar versus various global currencies, including the Chinese yuan, Japanese yen, euro, Singapore dollar, Korean won, and Taiwanese dollar, as well as from long exposure to the Mexican peso. The portfolio produced profits in equity indices from evolving positions in U.S., Asian, and European benchmark indices. In fixed income, tactical positioning across the yield curve in the U.S., Canada, and Europe led to positive performance. The portfolio experienced losses primarily in commodities from long positions in precious metals.
Advisory, Sponsor, and Administrator’s Fees are calculated as a percentage of the Fund’s net asset value as of the end of each month and are affected by trading performance, interest income, subscriptions into and redemptions out of the Fund. Accordingly, the fluctuations in these amounts are directly correlated to the changes in net asset value which are discussed in detail herein.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Advisory Fees decreased by $1,228 or -0.4%, Sponsor Fees increased by $1,877 or 1.0%, and Administrator’s Fees increased by $201 or 0.7% in the Fund over the corresponding period of the preceding year. The movements are consistent with the timing of profit and loss and capital activity during the nine month period. During the same period, interest income increased by $629,439 or 498.5%. Interest was earned on free cash at an average annualized yield of 3.52% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to 0.59% for the same period in 2022.
The Incentive Allocation is based on the New High Net Trading Profits of the portfolio. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Incentive Allocation was $302,450 and $1,601,623, respectively. The decrease was the result of a lower New High Net Trading Profits before incentive allocation for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
The following table illustrates the sector distribution of the Fund’s investments in Master Funds as of September 30, 2023 based on the fair value of the underlying assets and liabilities in each Master Fund including both long and short positions. Positive percentages represent net assets whereas negative percentages represent a net liability.
Agriculture / Softs | | | 7.4 | % |
Base Metals | | | (1.3 | )% |
Energy | | | (2.4 | )% |
Equities | | | 1.5 | % |
Foreign Exchange | | | 20.9 | % |
Long Term / Intermediate Rates | | | 25.5 | % |
Precious Metals | | | 15.0 | % |
Short Term Rates | | | 33.4 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
Variables Affecting Performance
The Fund’s performance is affected by net profitability resulting from the trading operations of the Master Funds, the fees charged by the Fund, and interest income earned on cash and cash equivalents. The Master Funds acquire and liquidate fixed income positions, long and short positions in futures contracts, forwards contracts, spot currency contracts and associated derivative instruments such as options and swaps. These instruments are carried at fair value, which is heavily influenced by a wide variety of factors including but not limited to, the level and volatility of exchange rates, interest rates, equity prices, and commodity prices as well as global macro political events. These factors generate market movements affecting the fair value of these instruments and in turn the net gains and losses allocated from the Master Funds.
Advisory, Sponsor, and Administrator’s Fees are calculated based on a percentage of the Fund’s net asset value. Changes in the net assets of the Fund resulting from subscriptions, redemptions, interest and trading profits allocated from the Master Funds can therefore have a material impact on the fee expense of the Fund.
A portion of the assets of the Fund is held in cash and cash equivalents. Changes in the net assets of the Fund as well as changes in the interest rates earned on these investments can have a material impact on interest income earned.
There are no known demands, commitments, events, or uncertainties that will result in or are reasonably likely to result in the Fund’s liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way.
A portion of the Fund’s assets is generally held as cash or cash equivalents, which are used to margin the Fund’s investments. It is expected that the average margin the Fund will be required to post to support the Fund’s trading may range between 10% and 30% of the Fund’s total assets, which will be segregated or secured by the futures brokers in accordance with the CEA and with CFTC regulations or be maintained on deposit with over-the-counter counterparties. In exceptional market conditions, this amount could increase. The Master Funds are subject to margin calls on a constant daily and intra-day basis, whether in connection with initiating new investment positions or as a result of changes in the value of current investment positions. These margin requirements are met through the posting of additional margin with the applicable futures or FX clearing broker, on an almost daily basis. The Manager generally expresses its margin requirements for the portfolios in terms of the aggregate of the margin requirements for the underlying strategies plus the net option premium costs for the underlying strategies. The following table shows these amounts as of the date indicated:
| | Core Macro Portfolio | |
September 30, 2024 | | | 10.59 | % | |
December 31, 2023 | | | 10.04 | % | |
September 30, 2023 | | | 9.37 | % | |
Other than any potential market-imposed limitations on liquidity, the Fund’s assets are highly liquid and are expected to remain so. Market-imposed limitations, when they occur, can be due to limited open interest in certain futures markets or to daily price fluctuation limits, which are inherent in the Fund’s futures trading. Through September 30, 2024, the Fund experienced no meaningful periods of illiquidity in any of the markets traded by the Manager on behalf of the Fund.
The Fund raises additional capital through the sale of Units and capital is increased through trading profits (if any) and interest income. The Fund may borrow money from brokers or their affiliates and other lenders. Units may be offered for sale as of the beginning, and may be redeemed as of the end, of each month. The amount of capital raised for the Fund should not have a significant impact on its operations, as the Fund has no significant capital expenditure or working capital requirements other than for monies to pay trading losses, brokerage commissions and expenses.
The Fund participates in the speculative trading of commodity futures 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. Further, the Fund’s brokers may require margin in excess of minimum exchange requirements. The Fund bears the risk of financial failure of the brokers through which it clears trades and maintains margin in respect of any such trades and of its counterparties for its foreign exchange and swap trades with whom it also maintains margin.
| (iv) | Critical Accounting Estimates |
Presentation – Graham Alternative Investment Fund I LLC is a series Limited Liability Company under Delaware law. The financial statements and corresponding footnotes are presented solely for the Core Macro Portfolio, except where otherwise noted.
Use of Estimates – The Fund’s 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 except where noted. The preparation of the financial statements requires the Manager to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Fund’s significant accounting policies are described in detail in Note 2 of the financial statements.
Fair Value Measurement – 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. 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 Fund reports the fair value of its investment-related assets and liabilities in accordance with the hierarchy established under U.S. GAAP.
The Fund records its investments in GAIT at fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In determining its net asset value, GAIT records its investments in Master Funds at fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP. 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. Purchases and sales of units in GAIT are recorded on a trade date basis.
The Master Funds record all their financial instruments at fair value, which is derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Unrealized appreciation and depreciation from these instruments are recorded based on changes in their fair value. Realized gains and losses are recorded when the positions are closed. All unrealized and realized gains and losses related to financial instruments are included in net gain (loss) on investments in the Master Funds’ statements of operations.
Investment Company – The Fund is an investment company and applies specialized accounting guidance as outlined in Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Update 2013-08, Financial Services – Investment Companies, Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements. The Manager has evaluated this guidance and has determined the Fund meets the criteria to be classified as an investment company.
Cash Assets – GAIT invests a portion of its excess liquidity in Cash Assets, an entity for which the Manager is also the sole investment advisor. The financial information of Cash Assets is included in the notes to the financial statements of GAIT.
Income Taxes – No provision for income taxes has been made in the Fund’s financial statements, as each member is responsible for reporting income or loss based upon the member’s 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 all open tax years. 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.
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
No disclosure is required hereunder as the Fund is a “smaller reporting company”, as defined in Item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Control and Procedures
The Fund and GAIF I has each established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Fund in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Manager and the management of the Fund and GAIF I, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Based on their evaluation as of September 30, 2024, the Manager, along with the Manager’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) of the Fund and GAIF I were effective.
With respect to the certifications of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer included as Exhibit 31 hereto, the financial statements referred to therein and the representations and determinations of those officers contained in such certifications refer to and apply to both the Fund and GAIF I.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes to the internal control over financial reporting of the Fund and GAIF I during the third quarter of 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
None
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our 2023 Form 10-K.
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Fund issued 16,465.216 Units in exchange for $1,810,000 with respect to the Core Macro Portfolio, in each case in a transaction that was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”). The Units were issued in reliance upon applicable exemptions from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. All purchasers of the Units were accredited investors, as that term is defined under Rule 501 of Regulation D.
The following chart sets forth the issuance of Units of the Fund during each month of the quarter covered by this report.
Date | Total Number of Units Issued |
July 1 – July 31, 2024 | 9,050.511 | |
August 1 – August 31, 2024 | 1,858.993 | |
September 1 – September 30, 2024 | 5,555.712 | |
TOTAL | 16,465.216 | |
Issuer Purchases of Units
| Date | | (a) Total Number of Units Purchased1 | | | (b) Average Price Paid per Unit | | | (c) Total Number of Units Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | | | (d) Maximum Number of Approximate Dollar Value of Units that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | |
| July 1 – July 31, 2024 | | | 553.751 | | | | $ | 166.80 | | | | N/A | | | N/A | |
| August 1 – August 31, 2024 | | | 324.303 | | | | $ | 231.27 | | | | N/A | | | N/A | |
| September 1 – September 30, 2024 | | | 666.032 | | | | $ | 177.51 | | | | N/A | | | N/A | |
| TOTAL | | | 1,544.086 | | | | $ | 184.96 | | | | N/A | | | N/A | |
1 Represents number of Units redeemed by Members of the Fund in accordance with the LLC Agreement.
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities – None |
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures – None |
During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, no officer of the Manager adopted or terminated either a Rule 10b5-1(c) trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1(c) trading arrangement under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in respect of Units of the Fund.
| Certificate of Formation of Graham Alternative Investment Fund I LLC |
| Amendment to Certificate of Formation of Graham Alternative Investment Fund I LLC |
| Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Graham Alternative Investment Fund I LLC dated March 28, 2013 |
| Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Graham Alternative Investment Fund I LLC dated May 2, 2022 |
| Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Graham Alternative Investment Fund I LLC dated March 19, 2024 |
| Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (Certification of Principal Executive Officer) |
| Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (Certification of Principal Financial Officer) |
| Section 1350 Certification (Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer) |
† 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
† 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
† 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
† 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
† 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
† 101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
† 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
| * | Incorporated by reference to the Fund’s Form 10 previously filed on April 30, 2010 |
| ** | Incorporated by reference to the Fund’s Form 8-K previously filed on April 11, 2013 |
| *** | Incorporated by reference to the Fund’s Form 8-K previously filed on May 10, 2022 |
| †† | Incorporated by reference to the Fund’s Form 8-K previously filed on March 20, 2024 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 14, 2024 | | GRAHAM ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUND I LLC |
| | CORE MACRO PORTFOLIO |
| | | |
| | By: | GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. |
| | | its Manager |
| By: | /s/ Brian Douglas | |
| | Brian Douglas, Principal Executive Officer |
| | |
| By: | /s/ George Schrade | |
| | George Schrade, Principal Financial Officer |
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