Washington, D.C. 20549
Commission File No. 000-23529
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BRIDGETON TACTICAL ADVISORS FUND, LP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(Unaudited)
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| FAIR VALUE (CONTINUED) The following table summarizes the valuation of the Partnership’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels. Fair value is presented on a gross basis even though certain assets and liabilities qualify for net presentation in the Statements of Financial Condition: |
| | | As of March 31, 2014 | |
| Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
| Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Commodities | | $ | 117,665 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 117,665 | |
| Currencies | | | 1,928 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,928 | |
| Energy | | | 1,955 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,955 | |
| Financials | | | 7,894 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 7,894 | |
| Metals | | | 136,038 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 136,038 | |
| Stock indices | | | 27,295 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 27,295 | |
| Total futures contracts | | | 292,775 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 292,775 | |
| Money market mutual funds | | | 6,949,894 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 6,949,894 | |
| Total assets | | $ | 7,242,669 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 7,242,669 | |
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| Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Commodities | | $ | (20,613 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | (20,613 | ) |
| Currencies | | | (7,654 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (7,654 | ) |
| Energy | | | (13,128 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (13,128 | ) |
| Financials | | | (25,503 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (25,503 | ) |
| Metals | | | (175,965 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (175,965 | ) |
| Stock indices | | | (18,157 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (18,157 | ) |
| Total futures contracts | | | (261,020 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (261,020 | ) |
| Total liabilities | | $ | (261,020 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | (261,020 | ) |
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| | | As of December 31, 2013 | |
| Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
| Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Commodities | | $ | 45,002 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 45,002 | |
| Currencies | | | 73,630 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 73,630 | |
| Energy | | | 27,240 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 27,240 | |
| Financials | | | 48,715 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 48,715 | |
| Metals | | | 196,666 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 196,666 | |
| Stock indices | | | 42,913 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 42,913 | |
| Total futures contracts | | | 434,166 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 434,166 | |
| Money market mutual funds | | | 9,774,207 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,774,207 | |
| Total assets | | $ | 10,208,373 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 10,208,373 | |
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| Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Commodities | | $ | (13,195 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | (13,195 | ) |
| Currencies | | | (785 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (785 | ) |
| Energy | | | (8,545 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (8,545 | ) |
| Financials | | | (673 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (673 | ) |
| Metals | | | (200,532 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (200,532 | ) |
| Stock indices | | | (338 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (338 | ) |
| Total futures contracts | | | (224,068 | ) | | | - | | | | - | | | | (224,068 | ) |
| Total liabilities | | $ | (224,068 | ) | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | (224,068 | ) |
BRIDGETON TACTICAL ADVISORS FUND, LP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(Unaudited)
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5. | DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS |
| The Partnership engages in the speculative trading of forward currency contracts and futures contracts in currencies, financials, stock indices and a wide range of commodities, among others, (collectively, “derivatives”) for the purpose of achieving capital appreciation. Since the derivatives held or sold by the Partnership are for speculative trading purposes, the derivative instruments are not designated as hedging instruments as defined in ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging. |
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| Under provisions of ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, entities are required to recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the statement of financial condition. Investments in futures contracts are reported in the Statements of Financial Condition as “Net unrealized gains on open contracts” or “Net unrealized (losses) on open contracts.” |
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| The Partnership’s derivatives held at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are subject to agreements similar to master netting agreements with the Partnership’s brokers which grant the brokers the right to offset recognized assets and liabilities if certain conditions exist. The following tables present gross amounts of assets and liabilities which are offset in the Statements of Financial Condition. |
| | | Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities | |
| | | As of March 31, 2014 | |
| | | | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts | |
| | | | | | Offset in the | | | Presented in the | |
| | | Gross Amounts | | | Statement of | | | Statement of | |
| | | of Recognized | | | Financial | | | Financial | |
| | | Assets | | | Condition | | | Condition | |
| Assets | | | | | | | | | |
| Futures Contracts(1) | | | | | | | | | |
| ADM Investor Services, Inc. | | $ | 136,384 | | | $ | (136,384 | ) | | $ | 0 | |
| Newedge USA, LLC | | | 156,391 | | | | (80,315 | ) | | | 76,076 | |
| Total futures contracts | | $ | 292,775 | | | $ | (216,699 | ) | | $ | 76,076 | |
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| | | | | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts | |
| | | | | | | Offset in the | | | Presented in the | |
| | | Gross Amounts | | | Statement of | | | Statement of | |
| | | of Recognized | | | Financial | | | Financial | |
| | | Liabilities | | | Condition | | | Condition | |
| Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Futures Contracts(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| ADM Investor Services, Inc. | | $ | (180,705 | ) | | $ | 136,384 | | | $ | (44,321 | ) |
| Newedge USA, LLC | | | (80,315 | ) | | | 80,315 | | | | 0 | |
| Total futures contracts | | $ | (261,020 | ) | | $ | 216,699 | | | $ | (44,321 | ) |
BRIDGETON TACTICAL ADVISORS FUND, LP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(Unaudited)
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5. | DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINED) | | Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities | |
| | | | | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts | |
| | | | | | | Offset in the | | | Presented in the | |
| | | Gross Amounts | | | Statement of | | | Statement of | |
| | | of Recognized | | | Financial | | | Financial | |
| | | Assets | | | Condition | | | Condition | |
| Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Futures Contracts(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| ADM Investor Services, Inc. | | $ | 226,694 | | | $ | (203,580 | ) | | $ | 23,114 | |
| Newedge USA, LLC | | | 207,472 | | | | (20,488 | ) | | | 186,984 | |
| Total futures contracts | | $ | 434,166 | | | $ | (224,068 | ) | | $ | 210,098 | |
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| | | | | | | Gross Amounts | | | Net Amounts | |
| | | | | | | Offset in the | | | Presented in the | |
| | | Gross Amounts | | | Statement of | | | Statement of | |
| | | of Recognized | | | Financial | | | Financial | |
| | | Liabilities | | | Condition | | | Condition | |
| Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Futures Contracts(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| ADM Investor Services, Inc. | | $ | (203,580 | ) | | $ | 203,580 | | | $ | 0 | |
| Newedge USA, LLC | | | (20,488 | ) | | | 20,488 | | | | 0 | |
| Total futures contracts | | $ | (224,068 | ) | | $ | 224,068 | | | $ | 0 | |
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| (1) See Note 4. for the fair value for each type of contract within the category. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BRIDGETON TACTICAL ADVISORS FUND, LP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(Unaudited)
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5. | DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) |
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| The cash held at each counterparty at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 exceeds the net derivatives liability, if any, at such counterparty. Realized gains and losses, as well as any change in net unrealized gains or losses on open contracts from the preceding period, are recognized as part of the Partnership’s trading profits and losses in the Statements of Income (Loss). The Partnership’s trading results and information related to the volume of the Partnership’s derivative activity by market sector were as follows: |
| | | For the three months ended March 31, 2014 | |
| | | Net Realized | | | Change in | | | Net | | | Number of | |
| | | Gains | | | Net Unrealized | | | Trading | | | Closed | |
| Futures contracts | | (Losses) | | | Gains (Losses) | | | Profits (Losses) | | | Contracts | |
| Commodities | | $ | 225,021 | | | $ | 65,245 | | | $ | 290,266 | | | | 2,042 | |
| Currencies | | | (83,130 | ) | | | (78,571 | ) | | | (161,701 | ) | | | 1,710 | |
| Energy | | | 84,218 | | | | (29,868 | ) | | | 54,350 | | | | 662 | |
| Financials | | | 146,927 | | | | (65,651 | ) | | | 81,276 | | | | 5,104 | |
| Metals | | | (93,986 | ) | | | (36,061 | ) | | | (130,047 | ) | | | 684 | |
| Stock indices | | | (312,422 | ) | | | (33,437 | ) | | | (345,859 | ) | | | 3,272 | |
| Total futures contracts | | | (33,372 | ) | | | (178,343 | ) | | | (211,715 | ) | | | 13,474 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Notional Value of Contracts Closed | |
| Forward currency contracts | | | 201 | | | | - | | | | - | | | $ | 106,335 | |
| Total (loss) from derivates trading | | $ | (33,171 | ) | | $ | (178,343 | ) | | $ | (211,514 | ) | | | | |
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| | | For the three months ended March 31, 2013 | |
| | | Net Realized | | | Change in | | | Net | | | Number of | |
| | | Gains | | | Net Unrealized | | | Trading | | | Closed | |
| Futures contracts | | (Losses) | | | Gains (Losses) | | | Profits (Losses) | | | Contracts | |
| Commodities | | $ | (75,812 | ) | | $ | (105 | ) | | $ | (75,917 | ) | | | 728 | |
| Currencies | | | 414,718 | | | | (241,124 | ) | | | 173,594 | | | | 984 | |
| Energy | | | 46,039 | | | | 17,025 | | | | 63,064 | | | | 372 | |
| Financials | | | (350,295 | ) | | | (10,329 | ) | | | (360,624 | ) | | | 2,856 | |
| Metals | | | (71,557 | ) | | | 197,462 | | | | 125,905 | | | | 462 | |
| Stock indices | | | (102,842 | ) | | | 55,298 | | | | (47,544 | ) | | | 3,492 | |
| Total gain (loss) from derivatives trading | | $ | (139,749 | ) | | $ | 18,227 | | | $ | (121,522 | ) | | | 8,894 | |
| The number of contracts closed for futures contracts represents the number of contract half-turns during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The notional value of contracts closed for forward currency contracts represents the U.S. dollar notional value of forward currency contracts closed during the three months ended March 31, 2014. |
BRIDGETON TACTICAL ADVISORS FUND, LP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(Unaudited)
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5. | DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) |
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| A. | Market Risk |
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| | The Partnership engages in the speculative trading of derivatives. Derivative financial instruments involve varying degrees of off-balance sheet market risk whereby changes in the level of volatility of interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or market values of the underlying financial instruments or commodities may result in cash settlements in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statements of Financial Condition. The Partnership’s exposure to market risk is directly influenced by a number of factors, including the volatility of the markets in which the financial instruments are traded and the liquidity of those markets. |
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| B. | Fair Value |
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| | The derivative instruments used in the Partnership’s trading activities are reported at fair value with the resulting unrealized gains (losses) recorded in the Statements of Financial Condition and the related trading profits (losses) reflected in “Trading Profits (Losses)” in the Statements of Income (Loss). Open contracts generally mature within 90 days; as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the latest maturity dates for open contracts are March 2015 and December 2014, respectively. |
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| C. | Credit Risk |
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| | Futures are contracts for delayed delivery of financial interests in which the seller agrees to make delivery at a specified future date of a specified financial instrument at a specified price or yield. Risk arises from changes in the fair value of the underlying instruments. The purchase and sale of futures contracts requires certain margin deposits with the brokers. Additional deposits may be necessary for any loss on contract fair value. The Commodity Exchange Act requires a broker to segregate all customer transactions and assets from such broker's proprietary activities. A customer's cash and other property (for example, U.S. Treasury bills) deposited with a broker are considered commingled with all other customer funds subject to the broker's segregation requirements. In the event of a broker's insolvency, recovery may be limited to a pro rata share of segregated funds available. It is possible that the recovered amount could be less than total cash and other property deposited with such brokers ("counterparties"). The Partnership’s counterparties are major brokerage firms and banks located in the United States, or their foreign affiliates. Credit risk due to counterparty nonperformance associated with futures contracts is reflected in the cash on deposit with brokers and the unrealized gains on open contracts held by such counterparties, if any, referenced above. The Partnership also trades forward currency contracts in unregulated markets between principals and assumes the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. |
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| | The Partnership has a substantial portion of its assets on deposit with brokers and other financial institutions in connection with its trading of derivative contracts and its cash management activities. Assets deposited with brokers and other financial institutions in connection with the Partnership's trading of derivative contracts are partially restricted due to deposit or margin requirements. In the event of a financial institution's insolvency, recovery of Partnership assets on deposit may be limited to account insurance or other protection afforded such deposits. |
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| D. | Risk Monitoring |
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| | Due to the speculative nature of the Partnership’s derivatives trading, the Partnership is subject to the risk of substantial losses from derivatives trading. The General Partner actively assesses, manages, and monitors risk exposure on derivatives on a contract basis, a market sector basis, and on an overall basis in accordance with established risk parameters. The Limited Partners bear the risk of loss only to the extent of the fair value of their respective investments and, in certain specific circumstances, distributions and redemptions received. |
BRIDGETON TACTICAL ADVISORS FUND, LP
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
(Unaudited)
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6. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| The following information presents per unit operating performance data and other supplemental financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The information has been derived from information presented in the financial statements. |
| | | Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 | |
| | | | | | Class B | | | Class B | | | Class B | |
| | | Class A | | | Series 1 | | | Series 2 | | | Series 3 | |
| Per Unit Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (for a Unit outstanding for the entire period) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Asset Value, beginning of the period | | $ | 6,720.86 | | | $ | 901.47 | | | $ | 668.99 | | | $ | 871.50 | |
| (Loss) from operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment (loss) | | | (132.62 | ) | | | (15.50 | ) | | | (16.50 | ) | | | (19.34 | ) |
| Net trading (loss) | | | (141.99 | ) | | | (19.14 | ) | | | (14.09 | ) | | | (18.37 | ) |
| Net (loss) | | | (274.61 | ) | | | (34.64 | ) | | | (30.59 | ) | | | (37.71 | ) |
| Net Asset Value, end of the period | | $ | 6,446.25 | | | $ | 866.83 | | | $ | 638.40 | | | $ | 833.79 | |
| Total Return (1)(4) | | | (4.09 | )% | | | (3.84 | )% | | | (4.57 | )% | | | (4.33 | )% |
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| Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ratios to average net asset value (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| Total expenses | | | 8.06 | % | | | 7.07 | % | | | 10.05 | % | | | 9.03 | % |
| Net investment (loss) | | | (8.05 | )% | | | (7.03 | )% | | | (10.03 | )% | | | (9.02 | )% |
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| | | Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 | |
| | | | | | | Class B | | | Class B | | | Class B | |
| | | Class A | | | Series 1 | | | Series 2 | | | Series 3 | |
| Per Unit Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (for a Unit outstanding for the entire period) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Asset Value, beginning of the period | | $ | 7,163.68 | | | $ | 951.25 | | | $ | 727.56 | | | $ | 938.33 | |
| (Loss) from operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net investment (loss) | | | (126.31 | ) | | | (14.45 | ) | | | (16.41 | ) | | | (18.86 | ) |
| Net trading (loss) | | | (58.10 | ) | | | (7.69 | ) | | | (5.89 | ) | | | (7.60 | ) |
| Net (loss) | | | (184.41 | ) | | | (22.14 | ) | | | (22.30 | ) | | | (26.46 | ) |
| Net Asset Value, end of the period | | $ | 6,979.27 | | | $ | 929.11 | | | $ | 705.26 | | | $ | 911.87 | |
| Total Return (1)(4) | | | (2.57 | )% | | | (2.33 | )% | | | (3.07 | )% | | | (2.82 | )% |
| Total Return excluding incentive fees (2)(4) | | | (2.56 | )% | | | (2.32 | )% | | | (3.06 | )% | | | (2.81 | )% |
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| Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ratios to average net asset value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Expenses excluding incentive fees (3)(5) | | | 7.23 | % | | | 6.32 | % | | | 9.43 | % | | | 8.19 | % |
| Incentive fees(4) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % |
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| Total expenses | | | 7.24 | % | | | 6.33 | % | | | 9.44 | % | | | 8.20 | % |
| Net investment (loss) (3)(5) | | | (7.16 | )% | | | (6.25 | )% | | | (9.36 | )% | | | (8.12 | )% |
| Total returns are calculated based on the change in value of a unit during the periods presented. An individual partner’s total returns and ratios may vary from the above total returns and ratios based on the timing of subscriptions and redemptions. |
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| (1) | Total return is derived as ending net asset value less beginning net asset value divided by beginning net asset value, and excludes the effect of sales commissions and initial administrative charges on subscriptions. |
| (2) | Total return excluding incentive fees is derived by adjusting the total return by the ratio of incentive fees to average net asset value. |
| (3) | Annualized. |
| (4) | Not annualized. |
| (5) | Net investment (loss) ratios exclude the effect of incentive fees. |
7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Effective April 30, 2014, the Partnership terminated its agreement with QIM. Effective May 1, 2014, the Partnership allocated its trading assets approximately 59% to Willowbridge and 41% to Revolution.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Bridgeton Tactical Advisors Fund, LP (the “Partnership”) engages in the speculative trading of commodity futures contracts, options on commodities or commodity futures contracts, and forward contracts (“Commodity Interests”). The Partnership may also invest in entities (including without limitation other partnerships, separate managed accounts, exchange traded funds or other types of funds) that primarily trade in exchange traded securities, options on exchange traded securities, exchange traded funds or Commodity and Futures Contracts. From the Partnership’s start until February 1, 2011, Ruvane Fund Management Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Ruvane” or the “General Partner” for periods prior to March 1, 2011), was the sole general partner of the Partnership. From that date until March 1, 2011, Bridgeton Fund Management, LLC (“Bridgeton” or the “General Partner” for periods on or after March 1, 2011) was a co-general partner of the Partnership with Ruvane. Effective March 1, 2011, Bridgeton is the sole general partner of the Partnership. The General Partner has selected Willowbridge Associates Inc. (“Willowbridge”), Quantitative Investment Management LLC (“QIM”), PJM Capital (“PJM”), DPT Capital Management LLC (“DPT”), 3D Capital Management LLC (“3D Capital”), and Revolution Capital Management LLC (“Revolution”) (collectively the “Advisors”) as the Partnership’s trading advisors. Certain principals of the Partnership are also principals of DPT. The Partnership’s advisory agreements with DPT, PJM, 3D Capital and QIM were discontinued effective January 31, 2013, July 1, 2013, December 31, 2013 and April 30, 2014, respectively.
The success of the Partnership is dependent upon the ability of the Advisors to generate trading profits through the speculative trading of Commodity Interests sufficient to produce capital appreciation after payment of all fees and expenses. Future results will depend in large part upon the Commodity Interests markets in general, the performance of the Advisors, the amount of additions and redemptions and changes in interest rates. Due to the leveraged nature of the Partnership’s trading activity, small price movements in Commodity Interests may result in substantial gains or losses to the Partnership. Because of the nature of these factors and their interaction, past performance is not indicative of future results. As a result, any recent increases in net realized or unrealized gains may have no bearing on any results that may be obtained in the future.
The Partnership incurs substantial charges from the payment of brokerage commissions to the General Partner, payment of management and incentive fees to Willowbridge, PJM, DPT, 3D Capital, and Revolution and incentive fees to QIM, payment of management fees to the General Partner and administrative expenses. The Partnership is required to make trading profits to avoid depleting and exhausting its assets from the payment of such fees and expenses.
Since the Partnership’s inception in April 1991 through March 1, 2010, the General Partner allocated the Partnership’s capital entirely to Willowbridge’s Primary Program. On March 1, 2010, the General Partner made an allocation of $20 million (approximately 35% of the net assets of the Partnership as of March 1, 2010) to QIM’s Global Program. Effective August 1, 2011, the Partnership added DPT and PJM as trading advisors in addition to Willowbridge and QIM. From August 1, 2011 to January 31, 2013, the Partnership allocated its trading assets to the Trading Advisors: approximately 34% to 43% to Willowbridge, 34% to 35% to QIM, 21% to 15% to PJM and 11% to 7% to DPT. From February 1, 2013 to March 1, 2013, the Partnership allocated its trading assets to the Trading Advisors: approximately 47% to Willowbridge, 38% to QIM, and 15% to PJM. Effective March 1, 2013 the Partnership added 3D Capital as a trading advisor. From March 1, 2013, to June 30, 2013, the Partnership allocated its trading assets to the Trading Advisors: approximately 46% to Willowbridge, 36% to QIM, 12% to PJM, and 6% to 3D Capital. From July 1, 2013 to October 31, 2013, the Partnership allocated its trading assets to the Trading Advisors: approximately 53% to Willowbridge, 35% to QIM, 12% to 3D Capital. Effective October 22, 2013 the Partnership added Revolution as a trading advisor. From November 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013, the Partnership allocated its trading assets to the Trading Advisors: approximately 37% to Willowbridge, 34% to QIM, 6% to 3D Capital, and 23% to Revolution. Effective January 1, 2014, the Partnership allocated its trading assets to the Trading Advisors: approximately 40% to Willowbridge, 35% to QIM, and 25% to Revolution. Effective May 1, 2014, the Partnership allocated its trading assets to the Trading Advisors approximately 59% to Willowbridge and 41% to Revolution. The General Partner believes that the combination of several investment strategies and global market exposure reduces the Partnership’s dependence on the success of any single strategy while positioning the Partnership to participate in economic trends in different markets. Nonetheless, in many cases the markets traded by the individual trading strategies overlap and the positions held by the Partnership at any particular point in time may result in different concentrations in any group of markets, which may reduce the diversification of the Partnership’s investments. These firms offer what the General Partner believes to be unique approaches that complement each other. Willowbridge’s Primary Program utilizes trading strategies that focus on capturing directional price movements over medium to longer term time horizons. QIM’s Global Program utilizes multiple trading strategies over various time horizons, particularly shorter timeframes. PJM Capital began its research and proprietary test trading in 2003, culminating in new models built around volatility mean reversion and nonlinear position sizing consistent with markets as representations of Complex Adaptive Systems. DPT Capital Management’s investment approach is quantitative and highly systematic and is based on founder Prof. John M. Mulvey’s innovative risk management and portfolio allocation technology known as Dynamic Portfolio Tactics™. 3D Capital’s 3D Bull Program and 3D Blend Program utilize a systematic approach
in futures contracts on domestic stock indices. Revolution’s Program utilizes rigorous statistical methods to uncover and exploit numerous inefficiencies in futures markets. The General Partner seeks to limit market and credit risks by monitoring daily income and margin levels. The General Partner also relies upon the risk management strategies inherent in the Advisors’ trading programs. In the future, the General Partner may utilize additional strategies or appoint additional advisors to trade on behalf of the Partnership.
Class A Interests pay to the General Partner a flat-rate monthly brokerage commission of approximately 0.33% of the net asset value of the Class A Interests as of the beginning of each month (a 4.0% annual rate).
Class B Interests pay to the General Partner commissions of up to 6.0% annually of the net asset value of the Class B partners’ capital. The General Partner will pay up to 3.0% from this amount to properly registered selling agents as their compensation, and to the extent the amount is less than 3.0% the brokerage fee with respect to such Class B limited partnership interests will be reduced accordingly. The General Partner pays from this amount all commission charges and fees with respect to the Partnership’s trading in Commodity and Futures Contracts. The flat-rate monthly commission is common among programs such as the Partnership.
Summary of Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to adopt accounting policies and make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the Partnership’s financial statements. The critical accounting estimates and related judgments underlying the Partnership’s financial statements are summarized below. In applying these policies, management makes judgments that frequently require estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain. The Partnership’s significant accounting policies are described in detail in Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
Investments in commodity futures, options and forward contracts are recorded on the trade date and open contracts are recorded in the financial statements at their fair value on the last business day of the reporting period. The difference between the original cost basis of the contract and fair value is recorded in income as a net unrealized gain or loss on open contracts in the Statements of Financial Condition. Realized gains and losses on closed contracts are recorded on a first-in, first-out basis. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. All Commodity Interests and other financial instruments are recorded at fair value in the financial statements. Fair value is based on quoted market prices or estimates of fair value.
The Partnership records all investments at fair value in its financial statements, with changes in fair value reported as a component of “Trading Profits (Losses)” in the Statements of Income (Loss). Generally, fair values are based on quoted market prices; however, in certain circumstances, significant judgments and estimates are involved in determining fair value in the absence of an active market closing price.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
For the quarter ended March 31, 2014 the Partnership had total losses comprised of net trading losses representing $(33,171) in realized (losses) on closed contracts, and $(178,343) in change in net unrealized (losses) on open contracts, and $311 in interest income. For the same quarter in 2013 the Partnership had total losses comprised of net trading losses representing $(139,749) in realized losses on closed contracts, and $18,227 in change in net unrealized gains on open contracts, and $2,617 in interest income.
In January 2014, the Partnership had a gain. The Partnership had losses in soybean meal, crude oil and euro/yen; the Partnership had gains in natural gas, euro bund and wheat. The Partnership recorded a net gain of $21,846. In February 2014, trading was unprofitable as the Partnership generated losses in its S&P 500 and FTSE Index along with its wheat positions; the Partnership had some offsetting gains in coffee, natural gas and soybeans. The Partnership recorded a net loss of $(160,992). In March 2014, trading was unprofitable. The Partnership had losses in US interest rates, soybean oil and DAX Index; the Partnership had some offsetting gains in S&P 500 Index, soybeans and soybean meal. The Partnership recorded a net loss of $(273,573).
In January 2013, the Partnership had a loss. The Partnership had losses in S&P 500, global interest rates and gold; the Partnership had gains in euro currency, Japanese yen, and energies. The Partnership recorded a net loss of $(126,127). In February 2013, trading was unprofitable as the Partnership generated losses in its euro currency, soybean and US interest rate positions; the Partnership had some offsetting gains in metals, British pound and Canadian dollar. The Partnership recorded a net loss of $(53,394). In March 2013, trading was unprofitable. The Partnership had losses in US interest rates, euro currency, and Japanese yen; the Partnership had some offsetting gains S&P 500, copper and wheat. The Partnership recorded a net loss of $(205,174).
For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Partnership had expenses comprised of $100,855 in brokerage commissions (including clearing and exchange fees), $0 in incentive fees, $48,256 in management fees, $31,646 in professional fees and $20,759 in accounting, administrative and other expenses. For the same quarter in 2013, the Partnership had expenses comprised of $146,746 in brokerage commissions (including clearing and exchange fees), $1,000 in incentive fees, $71,928 in management fees, $25,630 in professional fees and $20,486 in accounting, administrative and other expenses. Brokerage commissions and management fees vary primarily as a result of change in assets under management, which are affected by net income, and capital subscriptions and redemptions. Accounting and administrative expenses consist primarily of professional fees and other expenses relating to the Partnership’s reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
As a result of the activity discussed above, the Partnership recorded a net loss of $(412,719) for the quarter compared to a net loss of $(384,695) for the same quarter in 2013.
At March 31, 2014, the net asset value of the Partnership was $9,589,893, compared to its net asset value of $10,462,639 at December 31, 2013.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Partnership had no credit exposure to counterparties that are participants of foreign commodities exchanges or to counterparties dealing in over the counter contracts which is considered to be material.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
In general, each Advisor trades only those Commodity Interests that have sufficient liquidity to enable it to enter and close out positions without causing major price movements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, most United States commodity exchanges limit the amount by which certain commodities may move during a single day by regulations referred to as “daily price fluctuation limits” or “daily limits.” Pursuant to such regulations, no trades may be executed on any given day at prices beyond daily limits. The price of a futures contract occasionally has exceeded the daily limit for several consecutive days, with little or no trading, thereby effectively preventing a party from liquidating its position. While the occurrence of such an event may reduce or eliminate the liquidity of a particular market, it will not eliminate losses and may, in fact, substantially increase losses because of the inability to liquidate unfavorable positions. In addition, if there is little or no trading in a particular futures or forward contract that the Partnership is trading, whether such liquidity is caused by any the above reasons or otherwise, the Partnership may be unable to liquidate its position prior to its expiration date, thereby requiring the Partnership to make or take delivery of the underlying interests of the Commodity Interests.
The Partnership’s capital resources are dependent upon three factors: (a) the income or losses generated by the Advisors; (b) the capital invested or redeemed by the limited partners; and (c) the capital invested or redeemed by the General Partner. The Partnership sells limited partnership units to investors from time to time in private placements pursuant to Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. As of the last day of any month, a limited partner may redeem all of its limited partnership units on 10 days’ prior written notice to the General Partner.
The General Partner is required to contribute $1,000 to the Partnership. All capital contributions by the General Partner necessary to maintain such capital account balance are evidenced by units of general partnership interest, each of which has an initial value equal to the net asset value per unit at the time of such contribution. The General Partner may withdraw any excess above its required capital contribution without notice to the limited partners and may also contribute any greater amount to the Partnership.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not required.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The President of the General Partner (who serves as the principal executive officer and financial officer of the Partnership) evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures, which are designed to ensure that the Partnership records, processes, summarizes and reports in a timely and effective manner the information required to be disclosed in the reports filed with or submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Based upon this evaluation, the General Partner concluded that, as of March 31, 2014 the Partnership’s disclosure controls are effective and ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are accumulated and communicated to management of the General Partner (which consists of the principals of the General Partner) to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. During the first quarter of 2014, there were no changes in the Partnership’s internal controls over financial reporting or in other factors that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially effect, the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The General Partner is not aware of any pending legal proceedings to which the Partnership or the General Partner is a party or to which any of their assets are subject.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not required.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
There currently is no established public trading market for the Limited Partnership Units. As of March 31, 2014, 2,221.3317 Partnership Units were held by 211 Limited Partners and the General Partner. All of the Limited Partnership Units are “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be sold unless registered under the Securities Act or sold in accordance with an exemption therefrom, such as Rule 144. The Partnership has no plans to register any of the Limited Partnership Units for resale. In addition, the Partnership Agreement contains certain restrictions on the transfer of Limited Partnership Units. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, the General Partner has the sole discretion to determine whether distributions (other than on redemption of Limited Partnership Units), if any, will be made to partners. The Partnership has never paid any distributions and does not anticipate paying any distributions to partners in the foreseeable future. From January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014, a total of 0.2341 Partnership Units were subscribed for the aggregate subscription amount of $1,568. The monthly subscriptions of these Partnership Units are as follows:
Date of Subscription | | Amount of Subscriptions | |
January 2014 | | $ | 694 | |
February 2014 | | $ | 440 | |
March 2014 | | $ | 434 | |
Investors in the Partnership who subscribed through a selling agent may have been charged a sales commission at a rate negotiated between such selling agent and the investor. Such sales commission in no event exceeded 3% of the subscription amount. All of the sales of Partnership Units were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
31.1 Rule 13a - 14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification
32.1 Section 1350 Certification
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| | 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. BRIDGETON TACTICAL ADVISORS FUND, LP |
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Date: May 15, 2014 | | By: Bridgeton Fund Management LLC Its: General Partner |
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| | By: /s/ Stephen J. Roseme Stephen J. Roseme, Chief Executive, Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer |
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