Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Reference is made to Item 1 “Financial Statements.” The information contained therein is essential to, and should be read in connection with, the following analysis.
All figures and performance returns noted in this Item 2 are based on the net asset value and/or the net asset value per Unit for all other purposes, which complies with GAAP, except with respect to estimated organizational and initial offering costs (which are being amortized over 60 months) as described in the “Notes to Financial Statements – (3) Related Party Transactions.” All figures and performance returns communicated to investors are based on the net asset value and/or the net asset value per Unit for all other purposes.
In order to satisfy the Sponsor’s obligations under applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, investors will be required to make certain representations, warranties and covenants in the AlphaMetrix Managed Futures LLC Subscription Agreement concerning the nature of the investor, its investment in the Series and certain other related matters. In addition, the Sponsor reserves the right to request such additional information from investors as the Sponsor, in its sole discretion, requires in order to satisfy its anti-money laundering obligations. By subscribing for Units, each Member agrees to provide such information to the Sponsor upon its request.
Operational Overview
This performance summary describes the manner in which the Series, in conjunction with the Master Fund, has performed in the past and is not an indication of future performance. While certain market movements are attributable to various market factors, such factors may or may not have caused such movements but they may have simply occurred at or about the same time.
The Series is unlikely to be profitable in markets in which trends do not occur. Static or erratic prices are likely to result in losses. Similarly, sharp trend reversals, which can be caused by many unexpected events, can lead to major short-term losses, as well as gains.
While there is no assurance the Series will profit in any market condition, markets having substantial and sustainable price movements offer the best profit potential for the Series.
Liquidity
Virtually all of the Series’ capital is held in cash at a bank or invested in the Master Fund. The Series’ investment in the Master Fund is held as cash, investment in the Offshore Platform Cash Account (a related party to the Sponsor), or investment at the Master Fund’s Clearing Broker and used to margin the futures and forward currency positions and is withdrawn, as necessary, to pay redemptions and expenses. The Series does not maintain any sources of financing other than that made available by the Master Fund’s Clearing Broker to fund foreign currency settlements for those instruments transacted and settled in foreign currencies. The Series pays prevailing market rates for such borrowings.
Cash is maintained in the custody of commercial banks and includes cash received related to subscriptions received in advance. The Master Fund traded on a leverage basis of approximately two to one from January 1, 2010 through January 18, 2010. The Master Fund traded on a leverage basis of approximately two and a half to one from January 19, 2010 through September 30, 2010. In order to maintain the Series’ overall portfolio at a leverage factor of approximately one, the Series’ capital not needed at the Master Fund to maintain a leverage of one will be held in the cash account maintained by the Series as opposed to being invested into the Master Fund. The Sponsor will rebalance the amounts held as it deems necessary to keep the Series’ capital leverage factor at approximately one.
Other than potential market-imposed limitations on liquidity, due, for example, to limited open interest in certain futures markets or to daily price fluctuation limits, which are inherent in the Series’ futures and forward trading, the Series’ assets are highly liquid and are expected to remain so. Accordingly, the Series expects to be able to liquidate all of its open positions or holdings quickly and at prevailing market prices, except in unusual circumstances. This generally permits the Trading Advisor to enter and exit markets, leverage and deleverage in accordance with its strategy. From its commencement of operations on January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010, the Series
experienced no meaningful periods of illiquidity in any of the markets in which it trades. For this period, the Series processed redemptions on a monthly basis. The B-2 Sub-Series incurred aggregate redemptions of $25,598 (25 units) for the nine months ended September 30, 2010; the B-0 Sub-Series had no redemptions for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.
Capital Resources
The Series’ 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 Series is not expected to have a significant impact on its operations, as the Series has no significant capital expenditure or working capital requirements other than for monies to pay trading losses, brokerage commissions and charges. Within broad ranges of capitalization, the Series’ trading positions should increase or decrease in approximate proportion to the size of the Series.
The Series raises additional capital only through the sale of Units and capital is increased through trading profits (if any). The Series does not maintain any sources of financing other than that made available by the Master Fund Clearing Broker to fund foreign currency settlements for those instruments transacted and settled in foreign currencies.
Through the Master Fund, the Series may trade a variety of futures-related instruments, including but not limited to instruments related to bonds, currencies, interest rates, equities, equity indices, debt securities and selected physical commodities and derivatives. Risk arises from changes in the value of these contracts (market risk) and the potential inability of counterparties or brokers to perform under the terms of their contracts (credit risk). Market risk is generally to be measured by the notional amount of the futures positions acquired and the volatility of the markets traded. The credit risk from counterparty non-performance associated with these instruments is the net unrealized gain, if any, on these positions plus the value of the margin or collateral held by the counterparty. The risks associated with exchange-traded c ontracts are generally perceived to be less than those associated with OTC transactions, because exchanges typically (but not universally) provide clearinghouse arrangements in which the collective credit (in some cases limited in amount, in some cases not) of the members of the exchange is pledged to support the financial integrity of the exchange. In OTC transactions, on the other hand, traders must rely solely on the credit of their respective individual counterparties. Margins that may be subject to loss in the event of a default are generally required in exchange trading, and counterparties may require margin or collateral in the OTC markets.
The Trading Advisor attempts to control risk in all aspects of the investment process, although there can be no assurance that it will, in fact, succeed in doing so. The Series is designed to take market risk on a systematic basis across a broad portfolio of liquid markets and to monitor and minimize exposure to all other risks, such as credit and liquidity risks. The trading systems used include various proprietary systems that are designed to control the risk taken at the individual position level as well as at the overall portfolio level. The Trading Advisor monitors and seeks to control market risk within limits at both sector and portfolio levels.
The financial instruments traded by the Series via the Master Fund contain varying degrees of off-balance sheet risk whereby changes in the market values of the futures and forward contracts or the satisfaction of the obligations may exceed the amount recognized in the Statement of Financial Condition of the Series, however, the Series exposure to such risk is limited to its investment in the Master Fund.
Due to the nature of the Series’ business, a substantial portion of the Series’ assets are represented by cash except for that portion of the Series’ assets invested in the Master Fund, while the Series maintains its market exposure, via its investment in the Master Fund, through open futures and forward contract positions and investment in the AlphaMosaic SPC - Offshore Platform Cash Account. At September 30, 2010, the Master Fund’s investment in the AlphaMosaic SPC – Offshore Platform Cash Account was approximately 50% of the Master Fund’s net assets.
Futures contracts are settled by offset and are generally cleared by the exchange clearinghouse function. Open futures positions are marked to market each trading day and the Master Fund’s trading accounts are debited or credited accordingly. Spot and forward currency transactions conducted in the interbank market are settled by netting offsetting positions or payment obligations and by cash payments.
The value of the Series’ cash and financial instruments is not materially affected by inflation. Changes in interest rates, which are often associated with inflation, could cause the value of certain of the Series’ debt securities to decline, but only to a limited extent. More importantly, changes in interest rates could cause periods of strong up or down market price trends, during which the Series’ profit potential generally increases. However, inflation can also give rise to markets which have numerous short price trends followed by rapid reversals, in which the Series is likely to suffer losses.
Results of Operations
General
The Trading Advisor manages the assets of the Series pursuant to its Diversified Managed Account Program (the “Program”). The Program employs a computer-based system to engage in the speculative trading of approximately 120 instruments including international futures, options and forwards, government securities such as bonds, as well as certain OTC instruments, which may include foreign exchange and interest rate forward contracts and swaps.
The investment objective of the Program is to achieve long-term capital appreciation through compound growth. The Trading Advisor attempts to achieve this goal by pursuing a diversified trading scheme that does not rely upon favorable conditions in any particular market, nor on market direction. The Program seeks to combine highly liquid financial instruments offering positive but low Sharpe ratios (which are designed to measure return relative to risk) and generally low correlation over the long term to other markets such as equities and fixed income. Please note, however, that there is no assurance that the Diversified Program will have a low correlation to other markets, even over the long term, and over the short term the Diversified Program may be highly correlated to other markets.
The Diversified Program employs what is traditionally know as a “systematic” approach to trading financial instruments. In this context, the term “systematic” implies that the vast majority of the trading decisions are executed, without discretion, either electronically or by a team responsible for the placement of orders based upon the instructions generated by the Winton Computer Trading System. A majority of the trades in the Program are executed electronically. The Program blends short-term trading with long-term trend following, using multiple time frames in addition to multiple models. As the name implies, the Program allocates for maximum diversification. A sophisticated system of risk management is evident in all aspects of the Program.
The Series’ account traded pursuant to the Program may experience returns that differ from other Trading Advisor accounts traded pursuant to the same Program due to, among other factors: (a) regulatory constraints on the ability of the Series to have exposure to certain contracts; (b) the Series’ selection of the Clearing Broker, which affects access to markets; (c) the effect of intra-month adjustments to the trading level of the account; (d) the manner in which the account’s cash reserves are invested; (e) the size of the Series’ account; (f) the Series’ functional currency, the USD; and (g) the particular futures contracts traded by the Series’ account. Additionally, certain markets may not be liquid enough to be traded for the Series’ account.
The investment approach that underpins the Program is proprietary and highly confidential to the Trading Advisor. Accordingly, the description of the Program as contained herein is general only and is not intended to be exhaustive or absolute.
The Trading Advisor is a limited liability company registered in England and Wales, which is regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority. Since January 1998, the Trading Advisor has been a member of NFA and has been registered with the CFTC as a commodity trading advisor and has been registered as a commodity pool operator since December 1998. Principals of the Trading Advisor include David Winton Harding, Osman Murgian, Martin John Hunt, Anthony Daniell, Gupreet Singh Jauhal, Matthew David Beddall, Rajeev Patel, Samur (Jersey) Limited, and Amur (Jersey) Limited. On July 31, 2007, a company affiliated with Goldman Sachs International purchased a 9.99 percent shareholder interest in the Trading Advisor. This shareholding is currently held by Goldman Sachs Petershill Non-U.S. Master Fund, L.P., a fund managed by G oldman Sachs Asset Management International. This investor is not involved in the day-to-day management of the Trading Advisor but, pursuant to a shareholders agreement, has the right to approve certain limited matters relating to Trading Advisor’s operations.
The B-2 Series commenced trading activities January 1, 2010 with an initial capitalization of $107,500. As of September 30, 2010, the B-2 Subseries had a capitalization of $4,167,206 based on the net asset value for all other purposes. The B-0 Subseries had an initial capitalization of $125,000. As of September 30, 2010, the B-0 Subseries had a capitalization of $3,449,930 based on the net asset value for all other purposes.
Performance Summary
Quarter ending September 30, 2010
This performance description is a brief summary of how the Series performed during the quarter ending September 30, 2010, based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests, and is not necessarily an indication of how the Series will perform in the future. In addition, the general causes to which certain price movements are attributed may or may not in fact have caused such movements, but simply may have occurred at or about the same time. The Series’ past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.
The B-2 and B-0 Subseries ended September 30, 2010 with year-to-date returns of 3.73% and 4.57%, respectively, based on the net asset value for all other purposes (see “Notes to Financial Statements – (3) Related Party Transactions”).
July 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010
The B-2 Subseries posted a 0.45% return for the month ending September 30, 2010, a gain of 1.63% for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and an overall gain of 3.73% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 (not annualized). The B-0 Subseries posted a 0.61% return for the month ending September 30, 2010, a gain of 2.01% for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and an overall gain of 4.57% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010 (not annualized).
The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.
The Series experienced a positive return in September 2010. The B-2 Subseries posted a gain of 0.45%, while the B-0 Subseries posted a 0.61% return. Open market operations conducted by the Bank of Japan, and a statement by the U.S. Federal Reserve towards the end of month about re-initiation of quantitative easing, sparked a rally in government bonds, which partially offset an early month sell-off. Equity markets closed the month higher than they started, despite gold’s setting new record highs, which usually indicates inflationary fear among market participants. The strategy was up in precious metals and agricultural commodities; cotton futures hit 15-year highs. The Series experienced some losses in the fixed income and energy markets in September.
The B-2 Subseries posted a 4.45% gain for the month ending August 31, 2010, a 3.26% return for the year to date as of August 31, 2010 and an overall gain of 3.26% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010 (not annualized). The B-0 Subseries posted a 4.52% gain for the month ending August 31, 2010, a 3.94% gain for the year to date as of August 31, 2010 and an overall gain of 3.94% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010 (not annualized).
The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.
The Series experienced positive returns in August 2010. The B-2 Subseries posted a gain of 4.45%, while the B-0 Subseries posted a 4.52% return. After an optimistic July, August saw weak economic numbers, including a sharp decline in existing U.S. home sales. These figures undermined faith in the economic recovery in the United States, reversing July’s optimistic sentiment. Stocks also fell back to early July prices. After rising throughout July, the price of crude oil and the euro reversed in August. Wary investors sought shelter in fixed income markets, driving a sustained rally in government bonds. Bonds were the source of most of the strategy’s gains in August, with positive contributions from interest rates, currencies, and precious metals. The gains were offset slightly by losses in crops. The manager has increas ed individual stock trading. Winton has recently recruited an expert in high frequency databases, as well as experienced statistician, both of which begin in September.
The B-2 Subseries posted a 3.14% loss for the month ending July 31, 2010, a 1.14% loss for the year to date as of July 31, 2010 and an overall loss of 1.14% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to July 31, 2010 (not annualized). The B-0 Subseries posted a 2.99% loss for the month ending July 31, 2010, a 0.56% loss for the year to date as of July 31, 2010 and an overall loss of 0.56% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to July 31, 2010 (not annualized).
The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.
The Series experienced a loss in July 2010. The B-2 Subseries posted a loss of 3.14%, while the B-0 Subseries posted a 2.99% loss. After a sustained defensive environment in June, the markets saw rallies in global equities, additional recovery in the Euro and a halt in the rise of sovereign bonds in July. These factors, along with the optimistic results of the European bank stress tests, have eased some concerns over a withdrawal of economic stimulus. Short term interest rates were the source of Winton’s strongest performance, on the heels of falling U.S. LIBOR rates. The fund also experienced modest returns in bonds and emerging market currencies, and small gains in meats, softs and natural gas. Overall, currencies were the worst performing sector, with the majority of losses coming from the EUR/USD. The fund also experienc ed losses in grains, metals, equity indices and petroleum.
Quarter ending June 30, 2010
This performance description is a brief summary of how the Series performed during the quarter ending June 30, 2010, based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests, and is not necessarily an indication of how the Series will perform in the future. In addition, the general causes to which certain price movements are attributed may or may not in fact have caused such movements, but simply may have occurred at or about the same time. The Series’ past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.
The B-2 and B-0 Subseries ended June 30, 2010 with year-to-date returns of 2.07% and 2.51%, respectively, based on the net asset value for all other purposes (see “Notes to Financial Statements – (3) Related Party Transactions”).
April 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010
The B-2 Subseries posted a 0.98% return for the month ending June 30, 2010, a gain of 0.77% for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and an overall gain of 2.07% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010 (not annualized). The B-0 Subseries posted a 1.12% return for the month ending June 30, 2010, a gain of 0.84% for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and an overall gain of 2.51% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010 (not annualized).
The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.
The Series experienced a positive return in June 2010. The B-2 Subseries posted a gain of 0.98%, while the B-0 Subseries posted a 1.12% return. The markets have had generally mixed reactions to the recent austerity measures announced by several European countries aimed at reducing deficits. The Euro was relatively unaffected, while Greek, Portuguese and Spanish bonds have continued to rise in response to continued skepticism about their long term viability. At the same time, bond yields in larger countries fell, reflecting uncertainty about current policies. Fixed income markets were the source of the Trading Advisor’s strongest returns, with U.S. bonds continuing to rise. The Series also experienced modest returns in precious metals and interest rates, with its performance in crops, livestock and cash equities virtually flat. En ergies were the worst performing sector due to the Trading Advisor’s short positions suffering after a rally in crude oil. The Series experienced small losses in base metals, equity indices and currencies.
The B-2 Subseries posted a 1.29% loss for the month ending May 31, 2010, a 1.07% return for the year to date as of May 31, 2010 and an overall gain of 1.07% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010 (not annualized). The B-0 Subseries posted a 1.41% loss for the month ending May 31, 2010, a 1.37% gain for the year to date as of May 31, 2010 and an overall gain of 1.37% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010 (not annualized).
The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.
The Series experienced a loss in May 2010. Despite the announcement of a nearly $1 trillion rescue package, the Euro continued to slide with growing concerns over Greek and other European sovereign debt. By being short Euro and Pound, the Series covered losses in the currency sector from being long the Australian and Canadian Dollar. The best performing sector was government bonds, as April’s rally stretched into May. The Series also experienced modest returns in crops, precious metals and interest rates. Equities, the worst performing sector, experienced losses after the Series’ long positions were undercut by strong downward movements and the May 6 “flash crash.” The Series experienced losses in energies and base metals. Winton has reduced the equity positions substantially, and has also introduced a trading system on the South African Rand and increased weighting to systems trading Chinese equities.
The B-2 Subseries posted a 1.09% return for the month ending April 30, 2010, a 2.39% return for the year to date as of April 30, 2010 and an overall gain of 2.39% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010 (not annualized). The B-0 Subseries posted a 1.15% return for the month ending April 30, 2010, a 2.83% gain for the year to date as of April 30, 2010 and an overall gain of 2.83% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010 (not annualized).
The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.
The Series experienced positive returns in April 2010. The continued climb of U.S. stock indices helped the Series post gains for March, while their European counterparts struggled amid increasing concerns over Greek sovereign debt. Currencies were the most profitable sector for the Series with the Euro weakening against the dollar and falling towards $1.32. The second best performing sector was precious metals as gold prices swung back up toward record highs, and the Series posted small gains in silver, palladium, and platinum as well. The Series posted gains in both short- and long-term interest rates. The natural gas market hovered around the $4 mark, ultimately up slightly for the month, while crude oil prices gained to close well above the $80 per barrel mark for the second month in a row. Overall, the Series posted gains in the e nergy sector. The Series posted losses in agricultural commodities, with gains in livestock unable to offset overall losses in softs and grains.
Quarter ending March 31, 2010
This performance description is a brief summary of how the Series performed during the quarter ending March 31, 2010, based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests, and is not necessarily an indication of how the Series will perform in the future. In addition, the general causes to which certain price movements are attributed may or may not in fact have caused such movements, but simply may have occurred at or about the same time. The Series’ past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.
The B-2 and B-0 Subseries ended March 31, 2010 with year-to-date returns of 1.28% and 1.65%, respectively, based on the net asset value for all other purposes (see “Notes to Financial Statements – (3) Related Party Transactions”).
January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
The B-2 Subseries posted a 3.55% return for the month ending March 31, 2010, a gain of 1.28% for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and an overall gain of 1.28% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010 (not annualized). The B-0 Subseries posted a 3.57% return for the month ending March 31, 2010, a gain of 1.65% for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and an overall gain of 1.65% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010 (not annualized).
The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.
The Series experienced positive returns in March 2010. Strong equity market trends helped the Series post gains for March, with the S&P 500 approaching its 18-month high. Global equity indices were the most profitable sector. The second best performing sector was agricultural commodities, with sugar prices being the epicenter of action as they retraced from their 25-year high of around 29 cents per pound back down to 16 cents per pound over the course of last two months. The Euro weakened against the USD towards the end of month after an initial rally seen during the
first two weeks, to close back below the $1.35 mark to make a new low for the year. The Series posted gains trading both the developed and emerging market currencies. The natural gas markets declined for the month with prices trading below the $4 mark for the first time in six months, while crude oil prices gained to close above the $80 per barrel mark. Overall, the Series posted moderate gains in the energy sector. Lack of prominent trends in the fixed income markets resulted in minimal losses for the Series.
The B-2 Subseries posted a 1.44% return for the month ending February 28, 2010, a 2.19% loss for the year to date as of February 28, 2010 and an overall loss of 2.19% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to February 28, 2010 (not annualized). The B-0 Subseries posted a 1.56% return for the month ending February 28, 2010, a 1.85% loss for the year to date as of February 28, 2010 and an overall loss of 1.85% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to February 28, 2010 (not annualized).
The Series experienced positive returns in February 2010. The Euro continued to fall against the USD, continuing its downward trend on the heels of the current fiscal predicament facing Greece. Mixed messages came out of Germany and other strong EU economies concerning a bailout. Currencies were the most profitable sector for the Series in February. The Series posted modest gains in the interest rate sector, with most U.S. and European bond markets lacking clear trends. Wheat, corn and soybean prices rallied while coffee and sugar prices sold off. Natural gas prices declined in February, while crude oil prices gained. Metals were the second best performing sector for the strategy in February, with prices of gold and copper rallying. Overall, the Series experienced some losses trading agricultural commodities.
The B-2 Subseries posted a 3.58% loss for the month of January 2010 and an overall loss of 3.58% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2010 (not annualized). The B-0 Subseries posted a 3.36% loss for the month of January 2010 and an overall loss of 3.36% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2010 (not annualized).
The Series experienced some difficulty in January 2010. The B-2 Subseries posted a loss of 3.58%, while the B-0 Subseries posted a 3.36% loss. Sudden trend reversals in some of the markets in the portfolio’s investment domain, especially global equity markets, proved adverse for the strategy. The Obama Administration’s announcement of its intention to reduce speculative activities by banks started the sharp sell-off in equity markets; most global equity indices declined in January. The Series’ loss in equities was partially offset by gains posted in the interest rate sector, especially short-term rate trading in Europe and North America. Interest rate trades were the most profitable for the Series in January. In the commodity market, the strengthening USD and poor economic growth outlooks resulted in commodity market sell-off. Energy markets declined in January; the Series experienced losses trading them. Copper started the year trading near its price highs and sold off toward month-end. Agricultural commodities generally declined for January, with sugar as an exception. Sugar traded near its highs and the Series was well-positioned to capture the positive upward trends.
Variables Affecting Performance
The principal variables that determine the net performance of the Series are gross profitability from the Series’ trading activity through its investment in the Master Fund and interest income.
The Series’ assets that are invested in the Master Fund are maintained at the Clearing Broker or the AlphaMosaic SPC - Offshore Platform Cash Account. On assets held in USD, the Clearing Broker credits the Master Fund with interest at approximately 95% of the short-term U.S. Treasury bill rates; the remaining 5% is retained by the Clearing Broker. In the case of non-USD instruments, the Clearing Broker lends to all required non-USD currencies at a local short-term interest rate plus a spread. On assets held at the Offshore Platform Cash Account, the Offshore Platform Cash Account will credit the Master Fund an amount equal to 90% of the 3-month Treasury Bill rate after transaction costs as long as such rate is earned by the Offshore Platform Cash Account. If the return on the Offshore Platform Cash Account is less than 90% o f the 3-month Treasury Bill rate, the Master Fund will receive its share of all interest actually earned by the Offshore Platform Cash Account.
The Series’ Management Fee, Sponsor’s Fee and Service Provider Fees are a constant percentage of the Series’ net asset value for all other purposes. Brokerage commissions, which are not based on a percentage of the Series’ net assets, are based on the volume of trades executed and cleared on behalf of the Series. Brokerage commissions are
based on the actual number of contracts traded. The Performance Fees payable to the Trading Advisor are based on the new net trading profits, if any, generated by the Series, excluding interest income and after reduction for brokerage commissions and certain other fees and expenses.
Most of the instruments traded on behalf of the Series are highly liquid and can generally be closed out immediately, so that unrealized profits can generally be realized quickly if the relevant positions are closed out.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
The Series has no applicable off-balance sheet arrangements of the type described in Items 3.03(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not applicable; the Series is a smaller reporting company.
Item 4: Controls and Procedures
The Sponsor, with the participation of the Sponsor’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures with respect to the Platform and the Series as of the end of the fiscal quarter for which this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is being filed, and, based on their evaluation, have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings
The Sponsor is not aware of any pending legal proceedings to which either the Series is a party or to which any of its assets are subject.
There are no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the Platform’s Form 10, as amended, filed on December 31, 2009.
Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(a) Not applicable; previously filed on Forms 8-K
(b) Not applicable.
(c) | Pursuant to the Platform’s Limited Liability Company Agreement and the Series’ Separate Series Agreement, Members may redeem their Units at the end of each calendar month at the then current month-end net asset value per Unit for all other purposes (i.e. including the amortization of estimated organizational and initial offering costs). The redemption of Units has no impact on the value of Units that remain outstanding, and Units are not reissued once redeemed. The following tables summarize the redemptions by Members during the third quarter of 2010: |
None.
The following exhibits are included herewith.
* Incorporated by reference to the Series’ Form 10 filed on December 31, 2009.
By: AlphaMetrix, LLC.