File No. 333-153862
October 15, 2010
Supplement dated October 15, 2010 to Prospectus dated April 1, 2010
Class | September ROR | YTD ROR | Net Asset Value | Net Asset Value per Unit |
A | 3.2% | -1.7% | $62.1M | $1,400.64 |
B | 3.2% | -2.2% | $615.3M | $1,197.61 |
Legacy 1 | 3.2% | -0.6% | $6.6M | $960.67 |
Legacy 2 | 3.2% | -0.8% | $6.2M | $956.84 |
Global 1 | 2.0% | -2.2% | $8.9M | $936.26 |
Global 2 | 1.9% | -2.4% | �� $16.7M | $930.92 |
Global 3 | 1.8% | -3.7% | $119.0M | $904.51 |
| ALL PERFORMANCE REPORTED IS NET OF FEES AND EXPENSES |
Sector Commentary
Agriculturals/Softs: Grain prices rose in September after the U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its forecasts for the corn harvest yields. In the softs markets, the combination of dry weather in key Brazilian growing regions and severe flooding in several areas of Pakistan created supply concerns and caused sugar prices to increase by nearly 30%.
Currencies: The U.S. dollar fell sharply against major counterparts based on expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve would soon enter into another period of quantitative easing. The euro advanced against counterparts as a result of improved trade surplus data and optimistic data regarding economic growth in France. The Australian dollar also exhibited strong gains as investors viewed economic data from China as a positive sign for the Australian economy.
Energy: Rallies in the equity markets and strong data regarding the U.S. economic recovery drove crude oil prices up over 11% in September. The Energy Information Agency reported crude oil inventories had fallen in the U.S., which also played a role in driving prices higher. Natural gas prices increased on forecasts a new tropical storm could be forming in the Caribbean near key natural gas rigs.
Equities: Global equities prices generally rose on positive sentiment surrounding the global economic recovery. Strong industrial production data from China was a major driver behind upward moves in the Australasian markets. In the U.S., prices were supported by optimistic unemployment estimates and reports that the U.S. trade deficit was lower than previously estimated.
Fixed Income: Strong gains in the global equity markets and optimism surrounding the global economy caused investors to liquidate more risk-averse fixed-income positions, driving prices lower.
Metals: Prices for base metals surged in September on strong production data from Chinese and on gains in the equity markets. Recent bans on mining in key tin-producing regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo played a role in moving tin prices nearly 16% higher for the month. In the precious metals markets, gold and silver prices moved higher due to increased buying by investors attempting to hedge their U.S. dollar exposure.
Sincerely,
David Kavanagh
President
Enclosures
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