File No. 333-179641
Grant Park Fund November 2012 Update
December 19, 2012
Supplement dated December 19, 2012 to Prospectus dated April 30, 2012
Class | November ROR | YTD ROR | Net Asset Value | Net Asset Value per Unit |
A | -0.6% | -6.6% | $35.3M | $1,210.12 |
B | -0.7% | -7.2% | $338.6M | $1,020.26 |
Legacy 1 | -0.4% | -4.6% | $4.9M | $869.91 |
Legacy 2 | -0.5% | -4.9% | $12.1M | $858.68 |
Global 1 | -0.4% | -4.0% | $12.1M | $839.06 |
Global 2 | -0.5% | -4.3% | $25.9M | $829.27 |
Global 3 | -0.6% | -5.8% | $217.4M | $775.23 |
| ALL PERFORMANCE REPORTED IS NET OF FEES AND EXPENSES |
Fund Changes
Effective November 1, 2012, Lynx Asset Management AB, will trade on behalf of all classes of units of the Fund and will replace Global Advisors Jersey Ltd. and Welton Investment Corporation who will no longer trade for the Fund. For additional information, a supplement to the prospectus dated 12/1/2012 has been filed and a copy is available on our website at: http://grantparkfunds.com/files/2012%20Performance/December%202012/Prospectus%20Supplement%2012.01.2012.pdf
Sector Commentary
Currencies: The euro surged against counterpart currencies as Eurozone officials agreed upon an expanded bailout package for Greece. The Japanese yen fell throughout the month after the Bank of Japan hinted that it would pursue an expansionary monetary policy following the elections for Prime Minister. Positive industrial production data out of China put pressure on demand for safe-haven assets, including downward pressure on the yen.
Energy: Natural gas markets fell sharply near the month’s end because of uncommonly warm weather in the U.S. Crude oil markets ended the month up as bullish economic data out of the U.S. and news of a new bailout plan for Greece quelled weak demand forecasts. The tension in the Middle East surrounding the Israeli-Hamas conflict caused prices to rise as speculators believed violence in the region would hinder production.
Equities: Global equity markets rallied in November, propelled by optimism stemming from positive U.S. economic data, strong European confidence data, and better-than-expected industrial production in China.
Fixed Income: Global fixed-income markets finished the month higher as intramonth concerns regarding the unresolved U.S. debt crisis increased demand for less risky assets. Despite finishing higher, debt markets fell sharply from mid-month highs as demand for safe-haven assets decreased because of an improved outlook for the Eurozone and China.
Grains/Foods: Corn and soybean prices fell following reports of higher-than-expected crop yields. Cocoa prices rose sharply throughout the month because of continued political instability in the Ivory Coast, as well as dry weather conditions in Ghana. Sugar prices fell because of lower global demand and increased supplies.
Metals: Gold prices fluctuated throughout the month in reaction to several global economic situations. The gold markets ended the month modestly lower as U.S. dollar strength weighed on demand for inflation-hedging assets. Copper prices ended the month higher as optimistic economic data around the world prompted bullish demand forecasts.
Sincerely,
David Kavanagh
President
Daily fund performance and weekly commentaries are available on our website at www.grantparkfunds.com.
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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