Grant Park Fund December 2015 Update
January 22, 2016
Supplement dated January 22, 2016 to Prospectus dated April 24, 2015
Class | December ROR | YTD ROR | Net Asset Value | Net Asset Value per Unit |
A | -5.7% | -12.4% | $11.0M | $1,092.80 |
B | -5.7% | -13.0% | $120.8M | $904.13 |
Legacy 1 | -5.5% | -10.4% | $1.9M | $837.54 |
Legacy 2 | -5.5% | -10.7% | $0.6M | $822.19 |
Global 1 | -5.5% | -10.5% | $19.5M | $817.71 |
Global 2 | -5.6% | -10.6% | $3.9M | $803.03 |
Global 3 | -5.7% | -12.2% | $56.0M | $713.66 |
ALL PERFORMANCE REPORTED IS NET OF FEES AND EXPENSES
Sector Commentary
Currencies: The U.S. dollar declined due to beliefs the Federal Reserve will delay raising interest rates again until at least April 2016. The British pound weakened following the release of disappointing employment data. The Japanese yen strengthened after the global stock markets fell, which fostered increased demand for safe-haven assets. The Canadian dollar weakened as the price of oil, one of its economy’s biggest exports, fell sharply.
Energy: Prices in the crude oil markets declined as domestic supplies continued to increase and after the International Energy Agency warned already-elevated supplies could expand in 2016. Natural gas markets moved higher, driven by a reduction in domestic supplies and forecasts for colder weather.
Equities: Global equity markets declined as plunging oil prices negatively affected major indices and as investors awaited the Federal Reserve interest rate hike decision. China’s decision to further depreciate the yuan added to concerns about the fragile Chinese economy and drove stock prices lower. U.S. equity markets also fell on concerns regarding fourth quarter earnings.
Fixed Income: U.S. Treasury markets fell due to a combination of bullish forecasts for U.S. economic growth, the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates and on weak demand during a Treasury auction. European bond markets also moved lower after the interest rate increase and after the European Central Bank stated its intention to keep current stimulus measures unchanged.
Grains/Foods: Corn markets fell on weak international demand and in anticipation the grain export limitations in Argentina will be less restrictive. Wheat markets rose after the USDA reported weekly U.S. export sales were positive and indicated wheat production was lower than previously estimated. Sugar prices increased as forecasts for dry weather in Brazil created concerns future supplies might be reduced. Weakness in the Brazilian real also drove sugar markets higher.
Metals: Gold and silver prices declined as the U.S. dollar strengthened after the U.S. interest rate rose for the first time in over nine years. Copper prices increased following signs of growth stabilization in China - the world's biggest refined metal producer and consumer - and after a series of recent announcements from producers which described pending cutbacks in copper production. Bullish U.S. economic data which fueled forecasts for improved industrial demand also drove copper and aluminum markets higher.
Additional Information: For the Fund’s monthly Account Statement, including the net asset value per unit, and related information, please visit our website at grantparkfunds.com.
Sincerely,
David Kavanagh
President
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