File No. 333-153862
Grant Park Fund March 2010 Update
April 16, 2010
Supplement dated April 16, 2010 to Prospectus dated April 1, 2010
Class | March ROR | YTD ROR | Net Asset Value | Net Asset Value per Unit |
A | 4.1% | -3.6% | $65.6M | $1,374.08 |
B | 4.0% | -3.7% | $649.5M | $1,178.51 |
Legacy 1 | 4.2% | -3.2% | $5.3M | $935.66 |
Legacy 2 | 4.1% | -3.2% | $4.8M | $933.56 |
Global 1 | 3.7% | -3.8% | $6.0M | $920.98 |
Global 2 | 3.6% | -3.9% | $12.6M | $916.67 |
Global 3 | 3.4% | -4.3% | $68.5M | $899.21 |
| ALL PERFORMANCE REPORTED IS NET OF FEES AND EXPENSES |
Fund Announcements
Effective April 1, 2010 Grant Park Fund’s new prospectus is available and contains several updates, including the addition of Amplitude Capital International Ltd as a trading advisor. You can read the new prospectus on our website at www.grantparkfunds.com/sec.
Sector Commentary
Agriculturals/Softs: Sugar prices fell nearly 30% in March as elevated supply forecasts from India and Brazil weighed on prices. Higher prices also reduced demand, causing prices to fall further. In the grains markets, corn and wheat prices declined as a result of mild weather conditions in the Midwest and on the strength in the U.S. dollar.
Currencies: Improving economic indicators, including better-than-expected payroll estimates and U.S. industrial production, led to gains in the U.S. dollar. The Euro fell as concerns regarding the economic stability of Greece and Portugal caused investors to liquidate European holdings. The New Zealand dollar moved higher against its counterparts due to speculation about a narrowing interest rate gap between New Zealand and Australia.
Energies: Natural gas prices fell sharply in March because of elevated U.S. inventories. Unusually warm weather also put pressure on the natural gas markets. Crude oil markets moved lower due to ongoing weak demand forecasts and uncertainty following the pace of the economic recovery in the U.S.
Equities: Equity markets rallied as improving economic indicators fostered optimism in the global economy. Bullish forecasts for Japanese exports, caused by weakness in the Japanese yen, drove the Nikkei 225 index higher. Eurozone equity markets rallied following strong German consumer sentiment data.
Fixed Income: Decreased demand for safe-haven debt instruments led to a decline in the U.S. fixed-income markets. Increased demand for riskier assets led to price declines in the U.S. debt markets, as evidenced by poor results in recent Treasury auctions. In the Eurozone, concerns regarding sovereign debt of several ailing European nations weighed on the debt markets.
Metals: Gold markets declined in March under pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar. Base metals generally rose following reports that industrial production in the U.S. had improved during February. Nickel made especially big gains as production disruptions in Canada and Australia prompted supply concerns.
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
THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY SECURITY FOR SALE NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH AN OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH JURISDICTION OFFERING BY PROSPECTUS ONLY.
Account Statement
(Prepared from books without audit)
For the month ended March 31, 2010
STATEMENT OF INCOME | | | | | | |
Trading Income (Loss) | | Month to Date Total | | Year to Date Total |
Realized Trading Income (Loss) | | $ | 19,563,280 | | | $ | -32,327,230 | |
Change In Unrealized Income (Loss) | | | 17,416,129 | | | | 16,382,285 | |
Brokerage Commission | | | -616,513 | | | | -1,555,929 | |
Exchange, Clearing Fee and NFA Charges | | | -47,562 | | | | -117,051 | |
Other Trading Costs | | | -311,741 | | | | -1,310,322 | |
Change in Accrued Commission | | | -60,263 | | | | -27,475 | |
Net Trading Income (Loss) | | | 35,943,330 | | | | -18,955,722 | |
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Other Income | | Month to Date Total | | Year to Date Total |
Interest, U.S. Obligations | | $ | 158,728 | | | $ | 568,938 | |
Interest, Other | | | 216,542 | | | | 562,280 | |
U.S. Government Securities Gain (Loss) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Total Income (Loss) | | | 36,318,600 | | | | -17,824,504 | |
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Expenses | | Month to Date Total | | Year to Date Total |
Management Fee | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | |
Incentive Fee | | | 239,133 | | | | 241,052 | |
Operating Expenses | | | 172,680 | | | | 501,796 | |
Organization and Offering Expenses | | | 195,864 | | | | 568,250 | |
Brokerage Expenses | | | 4,266,945 | | | | 12,453,807 | |
Total Expenses | | | 4,874,622 | | | | 13,764,905 | |
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Net Income (Loss) | | $ | 31,443,978 | | | $ | -31,589,409 | |
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Statement of Changes in Net Asset Value | | Month to Date Total | | Year to Date Total |
Beginning Balance | | $ | 778,323,261 | | | $ | 831,270,498 | |
Additions | | | 13,909,930 | | | | 40,798,054 | |
Net Income (Loss) | | | 31,443,978 | | | | -31,589,409 | |
Redemptions | | | -11,418,699 | | | | -28,220,673 | |
Balance at MARCH 31, 2010 | | $ | 812,258,470 | | | $ | 812,258,470 | |
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BY CLASS |
Class | Net Asset Value per Unit | Units | Net Asset Value | ROR – Month to Date | ROR – Year to Date |
A | $1,374.077 | 47,706.63104 | $65,552,581 | 4.08% | -3.59% |
B | $1,178.511 | 551,142.89702 | $649,527,823 | 4.03% | -3.74% |
Legacy 1 | $935.656 | 5,696.85104 | $5,330,293 | 4.15% | -3.15% |
Legacy 2 | $933.555 | 5,159.41121 | $4,816,595 | 4.13% | -3.21% |
Global 1 | $920.979 | 6,486.17169 | $5,973,630 | 3.65% | -3.75% |
Global 2 | $916.672 | 13,716.84989 | $12,573,851 | 3.56% | -3.87% |
Global 3 | $899.205 | 76,160.26244 | $68,483,696 | 3.40% | -4.30% |
To the best of my knowledge and belief the information contained herein is accurate and complete.
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David Kavanagh, President
For Dearborn Capital Management, LLC
General Partner of Grant Park Futures Fund, Limited Partnership