Class | August ROR | YTD ROR | Net Asset Value | Net Asset Value per Unit |
A | -6.2% | -10.8% | $13.2M | $1,112.30 |
B | -6.2% | -11.2% | $132.5M | $922.27 |
Legacy 1 | -6.0% | -9.5% | $2.1M | $846.00 |
Legacy 2 | -6.0% | -9.7% | $0.7M | $831.18 |
Global 1 | -6.0% | -9.5% | $20.7M | $826.73 |
Global 2 | -6.0% | -9.6% | $4.9M | $812.50 |
Global 3 | -6.2% | -10.6% | $65.1M | $726.26 |
ALL PERFORMANCE REPORTED IS NET OF FEES AND EXPENSES
Sector Commentary
Currencies: The U.S. dollar declined after the Federal Reserve indicated there was uncertainty on when to raise interest rates and signaled that a stronger dollar could hinder U.S. inflation and growth. The euro strengthened after Greece received its third bailout and the Consumer Confidence Index for the Eurozone improved unexpectedly. The Japanese yen finished higher due to increased demand for safe-haven assets amidst volatility in the global equity markets. The New Zealand dollar and the Australian dollar declined amidst concerns about the health of China, a key trading partner of both nations.
Energy: Gasoline blendstock prices declined over 10% after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported inventories rose unexpectedly. Crude oil markets rose after Venezuela requested an emergency OPEC meeting to discuss a reduction in global production in response to recent weak oil prices.
Equities: Global equity markets finished a volatile month lower on speculation weak growth in China could be a harbinger for a global economic slowdown. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index was down over 12% on concerns regarding economic growth in the region.
Fixed Income: Fixed-income markets in the U.S., U.K., and Japan finished the month higher after volatility in both global stock and commodity markets drove investors toward safer assets. German Bund markets finished lower, pressured as monetary easing by the People’s Bank of China fostered optimism and reduced demand for safe-haven assets near month end.
Grains/Foods: Corn, wheat, and soybean markets fell because favorable weather buoyed supply forecasts and because of uncertainty surrounding China’s economy. Lean hog prices fell over 13% due to decline in demand. Sugar moved lower due to abundant supplies, and coffee prices decreased because of weakness in the Brazilian real.
Metals: Gold and platinum prices rose as demand for safe haven assets increased amidst steep losses in global equity markets and on uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's commitment to raising U.S. interest rates. Base metals markets fell as investors worried a weak Chinese economy will lead to a slump in demand for industrial metals.
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David Kavanagh
President
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