File No. 333-153862
Grant Park Fund October 2009 Update
November 19, 2009
Supplement dated November 19, 2009 to Prospectus dated March 25, 2009
Class | October ROR | YTD ROR | Net Asset Value | Net Asset Value per Unit |
A | -2.6% | -9.7% | $74.3M | $1,417.80 |
B | -2.6% | -10.2% | $704.7M | $1,219.33 |
Legacy 1 | -2.4% | -4.1% | $3.9M | $959.12 |
Legacy 2 | -2.4% | -4.2% | $2.9M | $957.95 |
GAM 1 | -3.2% | -3.7% | $3.5M | $962.74 |
GAM 2 | -3.2% | -4.0% | $4.7M | $960.41 |
GAM 3 | -3.4% | -5.1% | $25.6M | $949.03 |
| ALL PERFORMANCE REPORTED IS NET OF FEES AND EXPENSES |
Grant Park’s Legacy and GAM portfolios began trading on April 1, 2009.
Sector Commentary
Agriculturals/Softs: Grains prices rose in October as poor weather in the Midwestern U.S. delayed harvests. Short-term weakness in the U.S. dollar throughout the month also supported prices in the corn and wheat markets.
Currencies: The U.S. dollar and Japanese yen declined last month as increased optimism surrounding the global economy prompted investors to liquidate safe-haven positions. The Australian and New Zealand dollars rallied steadily in October, benefitting from increased risk appetite among investors. The Royal Bank of Australia’s decision to raise interest rates also impacted the Australian dollar and was perceived as a sign the Australian economy may recover sooner than previously expected.
Energies: Crude oil markets finished the month nearly $11 per barrel higher over September’s close. Weakness in the U.S. dollar and Middle East tensions regarding short-range Iranian missile testing were major drivers behind strength in the crude oil markets. In the natural gas markets, prices generally declined due to forecasts of weak demand in the industrial sector.
Equities: Global equity markets finished higher in October, supported by a number of positive economic indicators. Strong corporate earnings reports from a number of key U.S. financial and technology firms also added to the uptrend in the equity markets. In Asia, an improved outlook for the global economy led to strong gains in the Japanese, Taiwanese, Chinese, and Hong Kong equity markets.
Fixed Income: U.S. fixed-income markets declined last month in response to gains in the equity markets. Liquidations in the U.S. debt markets drove prices lower. Comments by U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke stating that an interest rate increase in 2009 would be unlikely also put pressure on the debt markets.
Metals: Speculators attempting to hedge U.S. dollar weakness drove gold and silver markets steadily higher in October. As the U.S. dollar fell throughout the month, gold and silver prices rallied in excess of 4.5% and 6.5% respectively over September’s close. The weak U.S. dollar had a similar effect on the base metal markets, pushing prices upwards. Stronger demand forecasts fostered by improving economic data from China also added to the rally in industrial metals.
Sincerely,
David Kavanagh
President
Enclosures
Daily fund performance is available on our website at www.grantparkfunds.com along with weekly commentary.
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS
FUTURES TRADING INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS
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