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MORGAN STANLEY
SPECTRUM SERIES
November 2002
Monthly Report
This Monthly Report supplements the Spectrum Funds' Prospectus dated April 30,
2002.
Issued: December 31, 2002
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MORGAN STANLEY SPECTRUM SERIES
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HISTORICAL FUND PERFORMANCE
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Presented below is the percentage change in Net Asset Value per Unit from the
start of every calendar year each Fund has traded. Also provided is the
inception-to-date return and the annualized return since inception for each
Fund. PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
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INCEPTION- ANNU-
TO-DATE ALIZED
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 RETURN RETURN
FUND % % % % % % % % % % % % % %
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Spectrum Commodity .... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (34.3) 15.8 3.2 (25.6) 14.0 (33.4) (7.9)
(11 mos.)
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Spectrum Currency ..... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 11.7 11.1 (0.9) 23.0 8.9
(6 mos.) (11 mos.)
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Spectrum
Global Balanced ..... -- -- -- (1.7) 22.8 (3.6) 18.2 16.4 0.7 0.9 (0.3) (6.4) 51.8 5.3
(2 mos.) (11 mos.)
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Spectrum Select ....... 31.2 (14.4) 41.6 (5.1) 23.6 5.3 6.2 14.2 (7.6) 7.1 1.7 9.3 161.9 8.9
(5 mos.) (11 mos.)
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Spectrum Strategic .... -- -- -- 0.1 10.5 (3.5) 0.4 7.8 37.2 (33.1) (0.6) 4.5 10.2 1.2
(2 mos.) (11 mos.)
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Spectrum Technical .... -- -- -- (2.2) 17.6 18.3 7.5 10.2 (7.5) 7.8 (7.2) 17.2 75.0 7.2
(2 mos.) (11 mos.)
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DEMETER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
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c/o Managed Futures Department
Harborside Financial Center, Plaza Two, 1st Floor
Jersey City, New Jersey 07311
Telephone (201) 209-8400
MORGAN STANLEY SPECTRUM SERIES
MONTHLY REPORT
NOVEMBER 2002
Dear Limited Partner:
The Net Asset Value per Unit for each of the six Morgan Stanley Spectrum
Funds as of November 30, 2002 was as follows:
FUND N.A.V. % CHANGE FOR MONTH
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Spectrum Commodity $ 6.66 1.62%
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Spectrum Currency $12.30 -1.04%
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Spectrum Global Balanced $15.18 2.11%
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Spectrum Select $26.19 -4.59%
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Spectrum Strategic $11.02 -6.02%
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Spectrum Technical $17.50 -4.65%
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Detailed performance information for each Fund is located in the body of
the financial report. For each Fund, we provide a trading results by sector
chart that portrays trading gains and trading losses for the previous month and
year-to-date in each sector in which the Fund participates. In the case of
Spectrum Currency, we provide the trading gains and trading losses for the five
major currencies in which the Fund participates, and composite information for
all other "minor" currencies traded within the Fund.
The trading results by sector charts indicate the monthly and year-to-date
composite percentage returns generated by the specific assets dedicated to
trading within each market sector in which each Fund participates. Please note
that there is not an equal amount of assets in each market sector, and the
specific allocations of assets by a Fund to each sector will vary over time
within a predetermined range. Below each chart is a description of the factors
that influenced trading gains and trading losses within each Fund during the
previous month.
Limited Partners are advised of recent changes to the Board of Directors
and Officers of Demeter Management Corporation (the "General Partner"):
Mr. Robert E. Murray resigned the position of President of the General
Partner. Mr. Murray will, however, retain his position as Chairman and a
Director of the General Partner.
Mr. Jeffrey A. Rothman, age 41, was named President and a Director of the
General Partner. Mr. Rothman is the Executive Director of Morgan Stanley Managed
Futures, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the firm's managed futures
department. He is also President and a Director of Morgan Stanley Futures &
Currency Management Inc., Morgan Stanley's internal commodity trading advisor.
Mr. Rothman has been with the Managed Futures Department for sixteen years and
most recently held the position of National Sales Manager, assisting Branch
Managers and Financial Advisors with their managed futures education,
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marketing, and asset retention efforts. Throughout his career, Mr. Rothman has
helped with the development, marketing, and administration of approximately 33
commodity pool investments. Mr. Rothman is an active member of the Managed Funds
Association and serves on its Board of Directors.
Mr. Frank Zafran, age 47, is an Executive Director of Morgan Stanley and, in
September 2002, was named Chief Administrative Officer of Morgan Stanley's
Global Products and Services Division. Mr. Zafran joined the firm in 1979 and
has held various positions in Corporate Accounting and the Insurance Department,
including Senior Operations Officer--Insurance Division, until his appointment
in 2000 as Director of 401(k) Plan Services, responsible for all aspects of
401(k) Plan Services including marketing, sales and operations. Mr. Zafran
received a B.S. degree in Accounting from Brooklyn College, New York. Mr. Zafran
will become a Director of the General Partner and of Morgan Stanley Futures &
Currency Management Inc. once he has registered with the National Futures
Association as an associated person of both firms, which registration is
currently pending.
Mr. Raymond E. Koch resigned the position of Chief Financial Officer of the
General Partner.
Mr. Jeffrey D. Hahn, age 45, was named Chief Financial Officer of the
General Partner. Mr. Hahn began his career at Morgan Stanley in 1992 and is
currently an Executive Director responsible for the management and supervision
of the accounting, reporting, tax and finance functions for the firm's private
equity, managed futures, and certain legacy real estate investing activities. He
is also Chief Financial Officer of Morgan Stanley Futures & Currency Management
Inc. From August 1984 through May 1992, Mr. Hahn held various positions as an
auditor at Coopers & Lybrand, specializing in manufacturing businesses and
venture capital organizations. Mr. Hahn received his B.A. in economics from St.
Lawrence University in 1979, an M.B.A. from Pace University in 1984, and is a
Certified Public Accountant.
Should you have any questions concerning this report, please feel free to
contact Demeter Management Corporation c/o Managed Futures Department,
Harborside Financial Center, Plaza Two, 1st Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07311
or your Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor.
I hereby affirm, that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the
information contained in this report is accurate and complete. Past performance
is not a guarantee of future results.
Sincerely,
/s/ Jeffrey A. Rothman
Jeffrey A. Rothman
President
Demeter Management Corporation
General Partner
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SPECTRUM COMMODITY
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[The table below represents a bar chart in the printed report.]
Month ended YTD ended
November 30, 2002 November 30, 2002
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Energies -0.14 4.65
Metals 0.72 1.5
Agriculturals 1.53 13.12
Note: Reflects trading results only and does not include fees or interest
income.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MONTHLY TRADING GAINS:
> In the agricultural markets, gains resulted from long positions in cotton
futures as prices increased significantly late in the month due to
increased exports. Additional gains within this sector stemmed from long
positions in pork belly futures as supply concerns pressed prices higher.
> Gains were also recorded from long positions in copper futures as prices
trended higher due to renewed hope for increased demand for industrial
metals and ongoing supply concerns among the world's largest producers.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MONTHLY TRADING LOSSES:
> In the energy markets, losses were recorded from long futures positions in
unleaded gas as prices moved lower early in the month amid increased
supply.
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SPECTRUM CURRENCY
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[The table below represents a bar chart in the printed report.]
Month ended YTD ended
November 30, 2002 November 30, 2002
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Australian dollar 0.41 4.03
British pound -1.47 -7.05
Euro -0.57 5.89
Japanese yen -0.67 -3.07
Swiss franc -1.24 1.52
Minor currencies 2.96 5.62
Note: Reflects trading results only and does not include fees or interest
income. Minor currencies may include, but are not limited to, the
South African rand, Thai baht, Greek drachma, Singapore dollar,
Mexican peso, New Zealand dollar and Norwegian krone.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MONTHLY TRADING LOSSES:
> Losses were recorded from long positions in the Swiss franc relative to the
U.S. dollar as its value weakened amid robust U.S. economic news.
> Additional losses were recorded from transactions involving the British
pound versus the U.S. dollar as its value moved without consistent
direction throughout the month.
> Further losses were recorded from short positions in the Japanese yen
versus the U.S. dollar as its value reversed higher during the first half
of the month on renewed hope that new banking legislation will mitigate the
effect of commercial loan defaults on the Japanese banking system.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MONTHLY TRADING GAINS:
> Gains were recorded from long positions in the South African rand as its
value trended higher versus the U.S. dollar amid strong demand for the
currency among exporters and high interest rates in South Africa.
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SPECTRUM GLOBAL BALANCED
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[The table below represents a bar chart in the printed report.]
Month ended YTD ended
November 30, 2002 November 30, 2002
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Currencies -0.1 -0.1
Interest Rates -0.78 6.14
Stock Indices 2.98 -8.86
Energies -0.16 -0.07
Metals 0.21 -0.12
Agriculturals 0.28 -0.25
Note: Reflects trading results only and does not include fees or interest
income.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MONTHLY TRADING GAINS:
> In the global stock indices, profits were recorded from long positions in
U.S. and European stock index futures as global equity prices trended
higher amid positive economic reports, encouraging earnings announcements,
and an increase in U.S. consumer spending.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MONTHLY TRADING LOSSES:
> In the global interest rate futures markets, losses were recorded from long
positions in Australian, European, and U.S. interest rate futures as prices
reversed lower amid a rally in global equity prices.
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SPECTRUM SELECT
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[The table below represents a bar chart in the printed report.]
Month ended YTD ended
November 30, 2002 November 30, 2002
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Currencies -1.91 6.28
Interest Rates -1.48 7.02
Stock Indices -0.19 1.57
Energies 0.05 0.6
Metals -0.24 -1.79
Agriculturals -0.11 2
Note: Reflects trading results only and does not include fees or interest
income.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MONTHLY TRADING LOSSES:
> In the currency markets, losses were recorded from long positions in the
Swiss franc and the British pound versus the U.S. dollar as the dollar
increased in value amid a spate of positive economic news and a robust
rally in global equity prices.
> In the global interest rate futures markets, losses were recorded from long
positions in U.S., Japanese, and European interest rate futures as prices
reversed lower due to positive U.S. economic data and a shift of assets
from bonds into stocks.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MONTHLY TRADING GAINS:
> In the energy markets, small gains resulted from both short and long
positions in crude oil futures as prices initially moved lower amid reports
of increased supply and then reversed higher on rumors that OPEC may
consider production cuts ahead of its December meeting.
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SPECTRUM STRATEGIC
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[The table below represents a bar chart in the printed report.]
Month ended YTD ended
November 30, 2002 November 30, 2002
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Currencies 0.15 3.69
Interest Rates -0.81 -0.8
Stock Indices -0.45 -1.99
Energies -0.35 -0.19
Metals 0.13 -2.28
Agriculturals -4.17 15.05
Note: Reflects trading results only and does not include fees or interest
income.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MONTHLY TRADING LOSSES:
> In the agricultural markets, losses were recorded from long cocoa futures
positions as prices retreated amid news of a cease-fire in the Ivory Coast.
> In the global interest rate futures markets, losses resulted from long
positions in U.S. interest rate futures as prices declined amid a rebound
in U.S. equity prices and a shift of assets out of bonds into stocks.
> In the global stock indices, losses were incurred from short positions in
Japanese, U.S., and European stock index futures as prices climbed due to
global economic optimism.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MONTHLY TRADING GAINS:
> In the currency markets, gains were recorded from long Swiss franc
positions versus the U.S. dollar as its value increased early in the month
due to a larger-than-expected interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve
Board.
> In the metals markets, gains were recorded from long copper futures
positions as prices trended higher amid robust U.S. economic data and a
production disruption in Chile, the world's largest copper producer.
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SPECTRUM TECHNICAL
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[The table below represents a bar chart in the printed report.]
Month ended YTD ended
November 30, 2002 November 30, 2002
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Currencies -0.97 8.8
Interest Rates -1.38 14.24
Stock Indices -0.87 4.78
Energies -1.06 -0.27
Metals 0.06 -2.29
Agriculturals 0.27 1.43
Note: Reflects trading results only and does not include fees or interest
income.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MONTHLY TRADING LOSSES:
> In the global interest rate futures markets, losses were recorded from long
positions in European, U.S., and Australian interest rate futures as prices
reversed lower following a rally in global equity prices.
> In the energy markets, losses were recorded from positions in natural gas
futures as prices moved without consistent direction amid weather-related
factors and supply and demand concerns.
> In the currency markets, losses were sustained from both short and long
positions in the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar as its value
strengthened and then weakened in response to failed optimism regarding
Japanese banking reforms.
> In the global stock indices, short futures positions in Japanese and
European stock index futures resulted in losses as global equity prices
rallied amid positive economic news and better-than-expected earnings
announcements.
FACTORS INFLUENCING MONTHLY TRADING GAINS:
> In the agricultural markets, gains were recorded from long futures
positions in soybean oil as prices moved higher, supported by strong export
sales.
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MORGAN STANLEY SPECTRUM SERIES
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2002 (UNAUDITED)
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MORGAN STANLEY MORGAN STANLEY MORGAN STANLEY
SPECTRUM COMMODITY SPECTRUM CURRENCY SPECTRUM GLOBAL BALANCED
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PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE OF
NOVEMBER 1, 2002 NOVEMBER 1, 2002 NOVEMBER 1, 2002
BEGINNING BEGINNING BEGINNING
AMOUNT NET ASSET VALUE AMOUNT NET ASSET VALUE AMOUNT NET ASSET VALUE
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$ % $ % $ %
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REVENUES
Trading profit (loss):
Realized ................... 5,252 .04 -- -- (512,022) (.98)
Net change in unrealized 291,300 2.08 (471,339) (.58) 1,802,246 3.45
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Total Trading Results 296,552 2.12 (471,339) (.58) 1,290,224 2.47
Interest income (Note 2) ....... 13,603 .10 76,516 .09 65,241 .12
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Total Revenues ......... 310,155 2.22 (394,823) (.49) 1,355,465 2.59
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EXPENSES
Brokerage fees (Note 2) ........ 53,765 .38 310,359 .38 200,134 .38
Management fees (Note 2 & 3) 29,222 .22 134,939 .17 54,384 .10
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Total Expenses ......... 82,987 .60 445,298 .55 254,518 .48
------- ---- -------- ---- ---------- ----
NET INCOME (LOSS) .............. 227,168 1.62 (840,121) (1.04) 1,100,947 2.11
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSET VALUE
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FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2002 (UNAUDITED)
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MORGAN STANLEY MORGAN STANLEY MORGAN STANLEY
SPECTRUM COMMODITY SPECTRUM CURRENCY SPECTRUM GLOBAL BALANCED
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PER PER PER
UNITS AMOUNT UNIT UNITS AMOUNT UNIT UNITS AMOUNT UNIT
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$ $ $ $ $ $
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Net Asset Value,
November 1, 2002 .... 2,138,631.093 14,025,771 6.56 6,514,519.983 80,963,317 12.43 3,511,122.434 52,209,371 14.87
Net Income (Loss) ..... -- 227,168 .10 -- (840,121) (.13) -- 1,100,947 .31
Redemptions ........... (65,320.453) (435,034) 6.66 (88,638.155) (1,090,249) 12.30 (87,073.310) (1,321,773) 15.18
Subscriptions ......... -- -- 6.66 286,325.388 3,521,802 12.30 48,484.580 735,996 15.18
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Net Asset Value,
November 30, 2002 ... 2,073,310.640 13,817,905 6.66 6,712,207.216 82,554,749 12.30 3,472,533.704 52,724,541 15.18
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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MORGAN STANLEY SPECTRUM SERIES
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2002 (UNAUDITED)
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MORGAN STANLEY MORGAN STANLEY MORGAN STANLEY
SPECTRUM SELECT SPECTRUM STRATEGIC SPECTRUM TECHNICAL
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PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE OF
NOVEMBER 1, 2002 NOVEMBER 1, 2002 NOVEMBER 1, 2002
BEGINNING BEGINNING BEGINNING
AMOUNT NET ASSET VALUE AMOUNT NET ASSET VALUE AMOUNT NET ASSET VALUE
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$ % $ % $ %
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REVENUES
Trading profit (loss):
Realized ...................... (1,917,710) (.67) (8,079,420) (10.67) (4,556,095) (1.39)
Net change in unrealized ...... (9,000,112) (3.16) 4,095,261 5.41 (8,360,947) (2.54)
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Total Trading Results ....... (10,917,822) (3.83) (3,984,159) (5.26) (12,917,042) (3.93)
Interest income (Note 2) ........ 276,200 .10 70,531 .09 317,876 .10
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Total Revenues .............. (10,641,622) (3.73) (3,913,628) (5.17) (12,599,166) (3.83)
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EXPENSES
Brokerage fees (Note 2) ......... 1,722,238 .60 457,303 .60 1,986,155 .60
Management fees (Note 2 & 3) .... 712,650 .26 189,229 .25 696,463 .22
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Total Expenses .............. 2,434,888 .86 646,532 .85 2,682,618 .82
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NET LOSS ........................ (13,076,510) (4.59) (4,560,160) (6.02) (15,281,784) (4.65)
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSET VALUE
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FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2002 (UNAUDITED)
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MORGAN STANLEY MORGAN STANLEY MORGAN STANLEY
SPECTRUM SELECT SPECTRUM STRATEGIC SPECTRUM TECHNICAL
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PER PER PER
UNITS AMOUNT UNIT UNITS AMOUNT UNIT UNITS AMOUNT UNIT
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$ $ $ $ $ $
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Net Asset Value,
November 1, 2002 ... 10,386,927.715 285,059,982 27.44 6,456,373.934 75,691,537 11.72 17,908,965.837 328,742,836 18.36
Net Loss ............. -- (13,076,510) (1.25) -- (4,560,160) (.70) -- (15,281,784) (.86)
Redemptions .......... (104,456.567) (2,735,717) 26.19 (103,469.447) (1,140,233) 11.02 (249,541.491) (4,366,976) 17.50
Subscriptions ........ 225,079.660 5,894,834 26.19 131,170.511 1,445,499 11.02 367,560.908 6,432,316 17.50
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Net Asset Value,
November 30, 2002 .. 10,507,550.808 275,142,589 26.19 6,484,074.998 71,436,643 11.02 18,026,985.254 315,526,392 17.50
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ORGANIZATION. Morgan Stanley Spectrum Commodity L.P. ("Spectrum Commodity"),
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Currency L.P. ("Spectrum Currency"), Morgan Stanley
Spectrum Global Balanced L.P. ("Spectrum Global Balanced"), Morgan Stanley
Spectrum Select L.P. ("Spectrum Select"), Morgan Stanley Spectrum Strategic L.P.
("Spectrum Strategic") and Morgan Stanley Spectrum Technical L.P. ("Spectrum
Technical") (individually, a "Partnership" or collectively, the "Partnerships"),
are limited partnerships organized to engage primarily in the speculative
trading of futures contracts, options on futures contracts and forward contracts
on physical commodities and other commodity interests, including, but not
limited to foreign currencies, financial instruments, metals, energy and
agricultural products (collectively, "futures interests").
The general partner for each Partnership is Demeter Management Corporation
("Demeter"). The non-clearing commodity broker for the Partnerships is Morgan
Stanley DW Inc. ("Morgan Stanley DW"). The clearing commodity brokers for the
Partnerships are Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated ("MS & Co.") and Morgan
Stanley & Co. International Limited ("MSIL"). Morgan Stanley Commodities
Management, Inc. ("MSCM") is the trading advisor to Spectrum Commodity. Demeter,
Morgan Stanley DW, MS & Co., MSIL and MSCM are wholly-owned subsidiaries of
Morgan Stanley.
Demeter is required to maintain a 1% minimum interest in the equity of each
Partnership and income (losses) are shared by Demeter and the Limited Partners
based upon their proportional ownership interests.
USE OF ESTIMATES. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which
require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts in the financial statements and related disclosures. Management believes
that the estimates utilized in the preparation of the financial statements are
prudent and reasonable. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
REVENUE RECOGNITION. Futures interests are open commitments until settlement
date. They are valued at market
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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(CONTINUED)
on a daily basis and the resulting net change in unrealized gains and losses is
reflected in the change in unrealized profits (losses) on open contracts from
one period to the next in the statements of operations. Monthly, Morgan Stanley
DW pays each Partnership interest income on 80% of the month's average daily
"Net Assets" (as defined in the limited partnership agreements) for the month in
the case of Spectrum Commodity, Spectrum Currency, Spectrum Select, Spectrum
Strategic and Spectrum Technical, and on 100% in the case of Spectrum Global
Balanced. The interest rate is equal to a prevailing rate on U.S. Treasury
bills. For purposes of such interest payments, Net Assets do not include monies
due the Partnerships on futures interests, but not actually received.
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER UNIT. Net income (loss) per unit of limited partnership
interest ("Unit(s)") is computed using the weighted average number of Units
outstanding during the period.
BROKERAGE AND RELATED TRANSACTION FEES AND COSTS. The brokerage fees for
Spectrum Commodity, Spectrum Currency and Spectrum Global Balanced are accrued
at a flat monthly rate of 1/12 of 4.6% (a 4.6% annual rate) of Net Assets as of
the first day of each month.
Brokerage fees for Spectrum Select, Spectrum Strategic and Spectrum
Technical are accrued at a flat monthly rate of 1/12 of 7.25% (a 7.25% annual
rate) of Net Assets as of the first day of each month.
Such brokerage fees currently cover all brokerage commissions, transaction
fees and costs, and ordinary administrative and continuing offering expenses.
OPERATING EXPENSES. The Partnerships incur monthly management fees and may incur
incentive fees. All common administrative and continuing offering expenses
including legal, auditing, accounting, filing fees and other related expenses
are borne by Morgan Stanley DW through the brokerage fees paid by each
Partnership.
INCOME TAXES. No provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying
financial statements, as partners are individually responsible for reporting
income or loss based upon their respective share of each Partnership's revenues
and expenses for income tax purposes.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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DISTRIBUTIONS. Distributions, other than redemptions of Units, are made on a
pro-rata basis at the sole discretion of Demeter. No distributions have been
made to date.
CONTINUING OFFERING. Units of each Partnership are offered at a price equal to
100% of the Net Asset Value per Unit as of the close of business on the last day
of the month. No selling commissions or charges related to the continuing
offering of Units will be paid by the Limited Partners or the Partnership.
Morgan Stanley DW will pay all such costs.
REDEMPTIONS. Limited Partners may redeem some or all of their Units at 100% of
the Net Asset Value per Unit as of the end of the last day of any month that is
at least six months after the closing at which a person becomes a Limited
Partner, upon five business days advance notice by redemption form to Demeter.
Thereafter, Units redeemed on or prior to the last day of the twelfth month
after such Units were purchased will be subject to a redemption charge equal to
2% of the Net Asset Value of a Unit on the date of such redemption. Units
redeemed after the last day of the twelfth month and on or prior to the last day
of the twenty-fourth month after which such Units were purchased will be subject
to a redemption charge equal to 1% of the Net Asset Value of a Unit on the date
of such redemption. Units redeemed after the last day of the twenty-fourth month
after which such Units were purchased will not be subject to a redemption
charge.
The foregoing redemption charges are paid to Morgan Stanley DW.
All redemptions must be made in whole Units, in a minimum amount of 50
Units, unless a Limited Partner is redeeming his entire interest in a
Partnership.
EXCHANGES. On the last day of the first month which occurs more than six months
after a person first becomes a Limited Partner in any of the Partnerships, and
at the end of each month thereafter, Limited Partners may exchange their
investment among the Partnerships (subject to certain restrictions outlined in
the Limited Partnership Agreement) without paying additional charges.
DISSOLUTION OF THE PARTNERSHIPS. Spectrum Commodity will terminate on December
31, 2027, Spectrum Currency, Spectrum Global Balanced,
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Spectrum Strategic and Spectrum Technical will terminate on December 31, 2035
and Spectrum Select will terminate on December 31, 2025 regardless of financial
condition at such time, or at an earlier date if certain conditions occur as
defined in each Partnership's Limited Partnership Agreement.
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2. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Partnerships pay brokerage fees to Morgan Stanley DW as described in Note 1.
Spectrum Commodity pays management fees and incentive fees (if applicable) to
MSCM. Each Partnership's cash is on deposit with Morgan Stanley DW, MS & Co. and
MSIL in futures interests trading accounts to meet margin requirements as
needed. Morgan Stanley DW pays interest on these funds as described in Note 1.
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3. TRADING ADVISORS
Demeter, on behalf of each Partnership, retains certain commodity trading
advisors to make all trading decisions for the Partnerships. The trading
advisors for each Partnership are as follows:
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Commodity L.P.
Morgan Stanley Commodities Management Inc.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Currency L.P.
John W. Henry & Company, Inc. ("JWH")
Sunrise Capital Partners, LLC
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Global Balanced L.P.
RXR, Inc.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Select L.P.
EMC Capital Management, Inc.
Northfield Trading L.P.
Rabar Market Research, Inc.
Sunrise Capital Management, Inc.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Strategic L.P.
Allied Irish Capital Management, Ltd.
Blenheim Capital Management, L.L.C.
Eclipse Capital Management, Inc.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Technical L.P.
Campbell & Company, Inc. ("Campbell")
Chesapeake Capital Corporation ("Chesapeake")
John W. Henry & Company, Inc.
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Compensation to the trading advisors by the Partnerships consists of a
management fee and an incentive fee as follows:
MANAGEMENT FEE.The management fee for Spectrum Commodity is accrued at a rate of
5/24 of 1% of Net Assets on the first day of each month (a 2.5% annual rate).
The management fee for Spectrum Currency is accrued at a rate of 1/12 of 2%
of Net Assets on the first day of each month (a 2% annual rate).
The management fee for Spectrum Global Balanced is accrued at a rate of
5/48 of 1% of Net Assets on the first day of each month (a 1.25% annual rate).
The management fee for Spectrum Select is accrued at a rate of 1/4 of 1% of
Net Assets on the first day of each month (a 3% annual rate).
The management fee for Spectrum Strategic is accrued at a rate of 1/12 of
3% of Net Assets on the first day of each month (a 3% annual rate).
The management fee for Spectrum Technical is accrued at a rate of 1/12 of
2% of Net Assets allocated to JWH on the first day of each month, 1/12 of 3% of
Net Assets allocated to Campbell on the first day of each month and effective
May 1, 2002, 1/12 of 3%, (reduced from 1/12 of 4% charged in previous months),
of Net Assets allocated to Chesapeake on the first day of each month (annual
rates of 2%, 3% and 3% respectively).
INCENTIVE FEE. Spectrum Commodity pays an annual incentive fee equal to 17.5% of
Partnership's trading profits, as determined from the end of the last period in
which an incentive fee was earned.
Spectrum Currency pays a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading
profits experienced with respect to each trading advisor's allocated Net Assets
as of the end of each month.
Spectrum Global Balanced, Spectrum Select and Spectrum Strategic each pay a
monthly incentive fee equal to 15% of the trading profits experienced with
respect to each trading advisor's allocated Net Assets as of the end of each
calendar month.
Spectrum Technical pays a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading
profits experienced with respect to the Net Assets allocated to Campbell and JWH
as of the end of each calendar month and 19% of the trading profits experienced
with respect to the Net
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Assets allocated to Chesapeake as of the end of each calendar month.
Trading profits for the Partnerships represent the amount by which profits
from futures, forwards and options trading exceed losses after brokerage and
management fees are deducted.
For all Partnerships, when trading losses are incurred, no incentive fees
are paid in subsequent months until all such losses are recovered. Cumulative
trading losses are adjusted on a pro-rata basis for the net amount of each
month's subscriptions and redemptions.
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