The financial instruments traded by the Master Fund contain varying degrees of off-balance risk whereby changes in the market values of the futures and forward contracts or the Master Fund’s satisfaction of the obligations may exceed the amount recognized in the Statement of Financial Condition of the Master Fund.
Due to the nature of the Series’ business, substantially all its assets are represented by cash, while the Master Fund maintains its market exposure through open futures and forward contract positions.
The Master Fund’s 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. The Master Fund’s spot and currency forward transactions conducted in the interbank market are settled by netting offsetting positions or payment obligations and by cash payments.
The value of the Master Fund’s 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 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 Master Fund’s 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 Master Fund is likely to suffer losses.
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 Program will have a low correlation to other markets, even over the long term, and over the short term the Program may be highly correlated to other markets.
The 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 Brokers, 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 Goldman 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 Sub-Series commenced trading activities January 1, 2010 with an initial capitalization of $107,500. As of March 31, 2012, the B-2 Sub-Series had a capitalization of $30,271,135 based on the net asset value for all other purposes. The B-0 Sub-Series had an initial capitalization of $125,000. As of March 31, 2012, the B-0 Sub-Series had a capitalization of $50,681,169 based on the net asset value for all other purposes.
Performance Summary
Quarter ended March 31, 2012
This performance description is a brief summary of how the Series performed during the quarter ended March 31, 2012, 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.
For the three months ended March 31, 2012 the B-2 and B-0 Sub-Series had year-to-date returns of (1.82%) and (1.33%), respectively, based on the net asset value for all other purposes (see “Notes to Financial Statements – (3) Related Party Transactions”).
January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012
The B-2 Subseries posted a (1.02%) loss for the month ended March 31, 2012, a loss of (1.82%) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and an overall gain of 6.75% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2012 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a (0.85%) loss for the month ended March 31, 2012, a loss of (1.33%) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and an overall gain of 10.84% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2012 (not annualized).
The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.
The Series experienced a negative return in March 2012. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a loss of (1.02%), while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a loss of (0.85%). The U.S. equity market rally continued into March, while European markets lagged. Encouraging macroeconomic data drove yields higher in Government Bonds, with U.S. 10 year notes reaching levels not seen since October of 2011. The Series ended the month down, with gains in equity indices offsetting larger losses in bonds. The Series’ other losing positions were in currencies, precious metals and interest rates. The Series had achieved some positive contribution from its crops and base metal positions, but like its equity indices positions, these gains were not enough to offset the Series’ losses.
The B-2 Sub-Series posted a (1.12%) loss for the month ended February 29, 2012, a (0.82%) loss for the year to date as of February 29, 2012 and an overall gain of 7.85% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to February 29, 2012 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a (0.95%) loss for the month ended February 29, 2012, a (0.49%) loss for the year to date as of February 29, 2012 and an overall gain of 11.79% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to February 29, 2012 (not annualized).
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The Series experienced a negative return in February 2012. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a loss of (1.12%), while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a loss of (0.95%). The equity market rally continued into February, sending the S&P 500 Index to the highs of the previous year. Europe featured heavily in the news, with a 130 billion Euro “bailout” of Greece agreed to, and speculation the EU would extend its embargo on oil imports from Iran. The Greek “bailout” spurred the Euro higher against the US Dollar, and crude oil spiked about $10 a barrel higher over the course of the month. The Series benefited from its long equity indices and energies exposures, but the gains experienced in these positions were not great enough to offset the losses experienced in the Series short Euro, long Yen and bonds and crops exposures.
The B-2 Sub-Series posted a 0.31% gain for the month of January 2012 and an overall gain of 9.07% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2012 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a 0.46% gain for the month of January 2012 and an overall gain of 12.85% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2012 (not annualized).
The Series experienced a positive return in January 2012. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a gain of 0.31%, while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a loss of (0.46%). The year began with a rally in global stock markets, as concerns over Europe seemed to abate somewhat. Accordingly, the Euro reversed its two month downward trend, while government bonds rallied into the end of the month. The Series experienced gains in stock indices, short term rates, bonds and precious metals positions. Interest rates and precious metals were the largest contributors to performance, with equity indices and bonds closely following. The Series gains were offset by losses in base metals, currencies and crops positions.
Quarter ended March 31, 2011
This performance description is a brief summary of how the Series performed during the quarter ended March 31, 2011, 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.
For the three months ended March 31, 2011 the B-2 and B-0 Sub-Series had year-to-date returns of 0.79% and 1.28%, respectively, based on the net asset value for all other purposes (see “Notes to Financial Statements – (3) Related Party Transactions”).
January 1, 2011 to March 31, 2011
The B-2 Subseries posted a (0.21%) loss for the month ended March 31, 2011, a gain of 0.79% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and an overall gain of 7.69% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a (0.05%) loss for the month ended March 31, 2011, a gain of 1.28% for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and an overall gain of 9.64% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011 (not annualized).
The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.
The Series experienced a negative return in March 2011. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a loss of (0.21%), while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a loss of (0.05%). Winton’s fund weathered March’s turbulent markets reasonably well. The program responded in line with stress-test expectations after the Japanese earthquake shock. Positions directly exposed to the natural disaster were limited in scope, and only contributed minor harm to the portfolio. Petroleum holdings saw the largest gains over the course of the month, followed closely by a positive performance in the currencies sector. As assets now exceed US$20 billion, concerns about system capacity have arisen. However internal research indicates that the current asset levels are not expected to materially impact performance.
The B-2 Sub-Series posted a 1.21% return for the month ended February 28, 2011, a 1.00% gain for the year to date as of February 28, 2011 and an overall gain of 7.92% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a 1.37% return for the month ended February 28,
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2011, a 1.33% gain for the year to date as of February 28, 2011 and an overall gain of 9.69% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to February 28, 2011 (not annualized).
The Series experienced a positive return in February 2011. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a gain of 1.21%, while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a 1.37% gain. Social unrest in petroleum exporting countries captured headlines and influenced the movement of financial markets. As conflicts developed in Egypt and Libya, the price of crude oil surged and the program profited as fears mounted that the contagion would spread from North Africa to the Middle East. Accordingly, energy was the top performing sector in February, followed closely by precious metals positions in gold and silver. Soft agricultural commodities rose on record cotton highs, but these gains were offset with reversals in wheat and soybeans. The Series suffered its largest losses in government bond holdings across Asia, Europe and North America.
The B-2 Sub-Series posted a (0.20%) loss for the month of January 2011 and an overall gain of 6.63% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a (0.04%) loss for the month of January 2011 and an overall gain of 8.20% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2011 (not annualized).
The Series experienced a slight loss in January 2011. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a loss of (0.20%), while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a (0.04%) loss. Gains were concentrated in agricultural commodities and stock market indices, while losses stemmed from foreign exchange and precious metal exposure. Rapidly rising food prices have contributed to an unstable Middle Eastern economic climate, and worry over the balance of power in Egypt has catapulted Brent Crude over the $100/barrel price point. However, calm settled in over the Eurozone at month’s end in reaction to a phenomenally successful bond issuance by the European Financial Stability Facility. Stock markets lifted in reaction to the generally optimistic outlook – flare-ups of civil unrest notwithstanding. Gold and other precious metals that have served as indicators of market fear fell, in a symbolic vote of confidence for global growth. With renewed optimism the fund has increased its research effort, led-off by the implementation of weekly research meetings attended by David Harding.
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 Brokers, held in the AlphaMosaic SPC - Offshore Platform Cash Account, or held in cash at the Master Fund’s commercial bank. On assets held on deposit as margin with each Clearing Broker, the relevant Clearing Broker will credit the Master Fund with interest as of the end of each month currently at a rate equal to a certain percentage of the U.S. Treasury bill rates with the remaining portion retained by the relevant Clearing Broker. In the case of non-USD instruments, the Clearing Brokers lend 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% of the 3-month Treasury Bill rate, the Master Fund will receive its pro rata 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 Master Fund and allocated to 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 by the Master Fund, so that unrealized profits can generally be realized quickly if the relevant positions are closed out.
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Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
The Series has no applicable off-balance sheet arrangements or tabular disclosure of contractual obligations of the type described in Items 303(a)(4) and 303(a)(5) 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 (as defined in rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) 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. No change in internal control over financial reporting (in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Platform’s or the Series’ internal control over financial reporting.
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.
Item 1A:Risk Factors
Not Required.
Item 2:Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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(a) | Not applicable; previously filed on Forms 8-K |
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(b) | Not applicable. |
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(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 first quarter of 2012: |
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Month | | | Units Redeemed | | | Redemption Date Net Asset Value per Unit for All Other Purposes | |
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January 31, 2012 | | | 256.27 | | | 1,113.595 | |
February 29, 2012 | | | — | | | 1,102.198 | |
March 31, 2012 | | | 847.08 | | | 1,092.723 | |
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Total | | | 1,103.35 | | | | |
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Month | | | Units Redeemed | | | Redemption Date Net Asset Value per Unit for All Other Purposes | |
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January 31, 2012 | | | 89.84 | | | 1,128.530 | |
February 29, 2012 | | | — | | | 1,117.856 | |
March 31, 2012 | | | 324.06 | | | 1,108.358 | |
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Total | | | 413.90 | | | | |
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Month | | | Units Redeemed | | | Redemption Date Net Asset Value per Unit for All Other Purposes | |
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January 31, 2012 | | | 166.43 | | | 1,090.692 | |
February 29, 2012 | | | — | | | 1,078.458 | |
March 31, 2012 | | | 523.02 | | | 1,067.511 | |
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Total | | | 689.45 | | | | |
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Item 3:Defaults Upon Senior Securities
(a) None.
(b) None.
Item 4:(Removed and Reserved)
Item 5:Other Information
(a) None.
(b) Not applicable.
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Item 6:Exhibits
The following exhibits are included herewith.
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Exhibit Number | | Description of Document |
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1.1* | | Selling Agreement. |
3.1* | | Certificate of Formation of AlphaMetrix Managed Futures III LLC. |
4.1* | | Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of AlphaMetrix Managed Futures III LLC. |
4.2* | | Separate Series Agreement for the Series. |
10.1* | | Trading Management Agreement. |
10.2* | | Assignment of Trading Management Agreement |
10.3* | | Amendment of Trading Management Agreement |
10.4* | | Administrative Services Agreement |
21.1* | | List of Subsidiaries. |
31.1 | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
31.2 | | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
32.1 | | Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
32.2 | | Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
99.1 | | Financial Statements of AlphaMetrix WC Diversified – MT0041 (Master Fund) (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. |
**101.INS | | XBRL Instance Document |
**101.SCH | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema |
**101.CAL | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase |
**101.DEF | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase |
**101.LAB | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase |
**101.PRE | | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase |
* Incorporated by reference to the Series’ Form 10 filed on December 31, 2009.
** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf of AlphaMetrix Managed Futures III LLC on behalf of itself and its series, AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Series, by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: May 14, 2012
ALPHAMETRIX MANAGED FUTURES III LLC
By: AlphaMetrix, LLC.
Sponsor
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By: /s/ Aleks Kins | |
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Name: Aleks Kins | |
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer |
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