10-Q 1 jwh3rdqtr2003_10q.htm JWH GLOBAL TRUST 10-Q JWH Global Trust 2003 3rd Quarter 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q


QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003
Commission File Number: 333-33937


JWH Global Trust

JWH GLOBAL TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 36-4113382
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

233 South Wacker Drive
Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60606

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(312) 460-4000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. |X| Yes      |_| No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). |_| Yes       |X| No

The number of units outstanding, as of September 30, 2003, is 1,102,712.90.





TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
  Item 1.  Financial Statements
    Statements of Financial Condition
    Statements of Operations
    Statement of Changes in Unitholders’ Capital
    Notes to Financial Statements
    Schedule of Investments
  Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
  Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
  Item 4.  Controls and Internal Procedures
 
 
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
  Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
  Item 2.  Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
  Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
  Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
  Item 5.  Other Information
  Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
 
  SIGNATURES
 
EXHIBIT 31.01 - Certifications of Principal Executive Officer
EXHIBIT 31.02 - Certifications of Principal Financial Officer
EXHIBIT 32 - Section 1350 Certification
FORM 10-K DECEMBER 31, 2002




PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

Following are Financial Statements for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2003 and the additional time frames as noted:

Fiscal Quarter
Ended 9/30/03
Year to Date
Ended 9/30/03
Fiscal Year
Ended 12/31/02
Fiscal Quarter
Ended 9/30/02
Year to Date
Ended 9/30/02
 
Statements of Financial Condition X   X    
 
Statements of Operations X X   X X
 
Statement of Changes in Unitholders' Capital   X      
 
Notes to Financial Statements X        
 






JWH GLOBAL TRUST
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(unaudited)

    Sept. 30, 2003     Dec. 31, 2002
    (unaudited)      
Assets  
Assets:
   Equity in commodity futures:  
      Cash on deposit with Brokers $ 150,221,473   $ 56,847,327
      Unrealized gain on open contracts     8,191,054       6,350,230
 
    148,412,527     63,197,557
 
   Receivable for units sold   14,934,321     1,853,334
   Interest receivable       116,921         60,731
 
Total assets   163,463,769
    65,111,622
 
Liabilities and Unitholders' Capital  
Liabilities:
   Accrued commissions   734,738     340,076
   Accrued management fees   247,302     105,324
   Accrued operating expenses   23,138     60,000
   Accrued offering expenses   61,468     26,147
   Redemptions payable      572,176        449,549
 
Total liabilities    1,638,822        981,096
 
Unitholders' Capital:
   Benefical Owners (1,096,974.40 units outstanding at September 30, 2003,
      453,878.17 units outstanding at December 31, 2002, respectively)
  160,982,820     63,327,633
   Managing Owner (5,738.50 units outstanding at September 30, 2003,
      5,754.50 units outstanding at December 31, 2002, respectively)
     842,127        802,893
 
Total unitholders' capital    161,824,947      64,130,526
 
Total liabilities and unitholders' capital $ 163,463,769
  $ 65,111,622
 
Net asset per unit $ 146.75   $ 139.53
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.






JWH GLOBAL TRUST
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)

    July 1, 2003
through
Sept. 30, 2003
    Jan. 1, 2003
through
Sept. 30, 2003
    July 1, 2002
through
Sept. 30, 2002
    Jan. 1, 2002
through
Sept. 30, 2002
 
Revenues:
   Gain (loss) on trading of commodity contracts:  
      Realized (loss) gain on closed positions $ (15,789,219)   $ 6,493,274   $ 13,592,380   $ 17,295,791  
      Change in unrealized gain (loss) on open
      positions
  12,032,258     1,840,824     (4,493,742)     1,620,073  
   Interest income   332,270     802,678     229,885     608,836  
   Foreign currency transaction (loss) gain         (140,292)           53,356           18,535            93,428  
Total revenues   (3,564,983)
    9,190,132
    9,347,058
    19,618,128
 
 
Expenses:
   Commissions   2,049,985     4,994,896     971,274     2,506,721  
   Exchange, clearing and NFA fees   16,179     32,167     3,299     12,212  
   Management fees   689,776     1,602,273     300,366     776,304  
   Incentive fees   0     2,071,663     1,725,874     2,741,520  
   Amortization of prepaid initial organization and offering costs   0     0     0     55,072  
   Ongoing offering expenses   171,448     394,820     73,107     190,811  
   Operating expenses           45,000             75,000             15,000             44,882  
 
Total expenses   2,972,388
    9,170,819
    3,088,920
    6,327,522
 
 
Net (loss) profit $ (6,537,371)
  $ 19,313
  $ 6,258,138
  $ 13,290,606
 
 
(Loss) profit per unit of beneficial ownership interest $ (7.16)   $ 7.22   $ 14.82   $ 31.35  
(Loss) profit per unit of managing ownership interest $ (7.16)   $ 7.22   $ 14.82   $ 31.35  
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.






JWH GLOBAL TRUST
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN UNITHOLDERS' CAPITAL
From January 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003
(unaudited)

  Units*       Beneficial
Owners
      Managing
Owner
      Total  
 
Unitholders' capital at January 1, 2003 453,878.17     $ 63,327,633     $ 802,893     $ 64,130,526  
 
Net loss (profit)         (22,383)       41,697       19,313  
 
Unitholders' contributions 666,301.08       101,203,735       0       101,203,735  
 
Unitholders' redemptions  (23,204.85)        (3,526,165)         (2,463)        (3,528,627)  
 
Unitholders' capital at September 30, 2003 1,096,974.40
    $ 160,982,820
    $ 842,127
    $ 161,824,947
 
 
Net asset value per unit January 1, 2003         139.53       139.53          
 
Net profit per unit           7.22         7.22          
 
Net asset value per unit September 30, 2003       $ 146.75
    $ 146.75
         
 
* Units of beneficial ownership.
 
See accompanying notes to financial statements.


JWH GLOBAL TRUST
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2003

(1)   General Information and Summary

JWH Global Trust (the Trust), a Delaware statutory trust organized on November 12, 1996, was formed to engage in the speculative trading of futures contracts on currencies, interest rates, energy and agricultural products, metals and stock indices, spot and forward contracts on currencies and precious metals, and exchanges for physicals pursuant to the trading instructions of independent trading advisors. The Managing Owner of the Trust is CIS Investments, Inc. (CISI). The clearing broker is Cargill Investor Services, Inc. (Clearing Broker or CIS), the parent company of CISI. The broker for forward contracts is CIS Financial Services, Inc. (CISFS or Forwards Currency Broker), an affiliate of CISI. The Clearing Broker and the Forwards Currency Broker will collectively be referred to as the Brokers.

Units of beneficial ownership of the Trust commenced selling on April 3, 1997 and trading began on June 2, 1997. The initial amount offered for investment was $50,000,000. On September 26, 1997, the Trust registered an additional $155,000,000 for further investment and continued the offering. On July 2, 2003, the Trust registered an additional $300,000,000 for further investment and continued the offering. By September 30, 2003, a total of 1,958,095.53 units representing an investment for $239,654,938.17 of beneficial ownership interest had been sold in the combined offerings. In addition, during the offerings, the Managing Owner purchased a total of 8,602.73 units, representing a total investment of $885,058. See the JWH Global Trust prospectus for further details of the offering.

The Trust will be terminated on December 31, 2026, if none of the following occur prior to that date: (1) beneficial owners holding more than 50% of the outstanding units notify the Managing Owner to dissolve the Trust as of a specific date; (2) disassociation of the Managing Owner with the Trust; (3) bankruptcy of the Trust; (4) a decrease in the net asset value (NAV) to less than $2,500,000; (5) a decline in the NAV per unit to $50 or less; (6) dissolution of the Trust; or (7) any event that would make it unlawful for the existence of the Trust to be continued or require dissolution of the Trust.

(2)   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting and reporting policies of the Trust conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and to general practices within the commodities industry. The following is a description of the more significant of those policies that the Trust follows in preparing its financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Commodity futures contracts, forward contracts, physical commodities, and related options are recorded on the trade date. All such transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis and marked to market daily. Unrealized gain on open futures contracts in the statements of financial condition represents the difference between original contract amount and market value (as determined by exchange settlement prices for futures contracts and related options and cash dealer prices at a predetermined time for forward contracts, physical commodities, and their related options) as of the last business day of the year or as of the last date of the financial statements.

The Trust earns interest on its assets on deposit at the Brokers at 100% of the 91-day Treasury bill rate for deposits denominated in U.S. dollars, and at the rates agreed between the Trust and CIS and CISFS for deposits denominated in other currencies.

Redemptions

A beneficial owner may cause any or all of his or her units to be redeemed by the Trust effective as of the last trading day of any month of the Trust based on the NAV per unit on five days’ written notice to the Managing Owner. Payment will be made within ten business days of the effective date of the redemption. Any redemption made during the first 11 months of the investment is subject to a 3% redemption penalty. Any redemption made in the 12th month of investment or later will not be subject to any penalty. The Trust’s Amended and Restated Declaration and Agreement of Trust contains a full description of redemption and distribution policies.

Organizational and Offering Costs

Initial organizational and offering costs advanced to the Trust were amortized over the first 60 months of the Trust’s operations, subject to a maximum monthly payment of 1/60 of 2% of the month-end net assets. Ongoing offering costs, subject to a ceiling of 0.5% of the Trust’s average month-end net assets, are paid by the Trust and expensed as incurred.

Commissions

Commodity brokerage commissions are typically paid for each trade transacted and are referred to as “round-turn commissions”. These commissions cover both the initial purchase (or sale) and the subsequent offsetting sale (or purchase) of a commodity futures contract. The Trust does not pay commodity brokerage commissions on a per-trade basis, but rather pays monthly flat-rate Brokerage Fees at the annual rate of 6.0% (or a monthly rate of approximately 0.5%) of the Trust’s average month-end net assets after reduction of the management fee. CIS receives these Brokerage Fees irrespective of the number of trades executed on the Trust’s behalf. The amount paid to CIS is reduced by exchange fees paid by the Trust.

Foreign Currency Transactions

Trading accounts in foreign currency denominations are susceptible both to movements in the underlying contract markets as well as to fluctuation in currency rates. Translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars for closed positions are translated at an average exchange rate for the year, while year-end balances are translated at the year-end currency rates. The impact of the translation is reflected in the statements of operations.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(3)   Fees

Management fees are accrued and paid monthly, incentive fees are accrued monthly and paid quarterly. Trading decisions for the period of these financial statements were made by John W. Henry & Company, Inc. (JWH) utilizing three of its trading programs, the JWH GlobalAnalytics® Family of Programs, the Financial and Metals Portfolio, and the G-7 Currency Portfolio.

Under signed agreement, prior to October 1, 2000, JWH received a monthly management fee of 1/12 of 4% of the Trust’s month-end net assets after deduction of a portion of the Brokerage Fees at an annual rate of 1.25% of month-end Trust assets but before deduction of any management fees, redemptions, distributions, or incentive fee accrued or payable as of the relevant month end. Effective October 1, 2000, the agreement with JWH was changed to reduce the monthly management fee to 1/12 of 2% of the month-end net assets after the deductions.

Also, under signed agreement, prior to October 1, 2000, the Trust paid to JWH a quarterly incentive fee equal to 15% of the new trading profits of the Trust. The incentive fee is based on the overall performance of the Trust, not individually in respect of the performance of the individual programs utilized by the Trust. This fee is also calculated by deducting a portion of the Brokerage Fees at an annual rate of 1.25%. Effective October 1, 2000, the agreement with JWH was changed to increase the incentive fee to 20% of the new trading profits.

(4)   Income Taxes

No provision for Federal income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements as each beneficial owner is responsible for reporting income (loss) based on the pro rata share of the profits or losses of the Trust. Generally, for both Federal and state tax purposes, trusts, such as JWH Global Trust, are treated as partnerships. The Trust is responsible for the Illinois State Partnership Information and Replacement Tax based on the operating results of the Trust. Such tax amounted to $0 for the quarters ended September 30, 2003 and 2002 and is included in operating expenses in the statements of operations.

(5)   Trading Activities and Related Risks

The Trust engages in the speculative trading of U.S. and foreign futures contracts and forward contracts (collectively derivatives). These derivatives include both financial and non-financial contracts held as part of a diversified trading strategy. The Trust is exposed to both market risk, the risk arising from changes in the market value of the contracts, and credit risk, the risk of failure by another party to perform according to the terms of a contract.

The purchase and sale of futures contracts requires margin deposits with a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). Additional deposits may be necessary for any loss on contract value. The Commodity Exchange Act (CE Act) requires a FCM to segregate all customer transactions and assets from the FCM’s proprietary activities. A customer’s cash and other property such as U.S. Treasury bills, deposited with a FCM are considered commingled with all other customer funds subject to the FCM’s segregation requirements. In the event of a FCM’s insolvency, recovery may be limited to a pro rata share of segregated funds available. It is possible that the recovered amount could be less than the total of cash and other property deposited.

The Trust has cash on deposit with an affiliate interbank market maker in connection with its trading of forward contracts. In the event of the interbank market maker’s insolvency, recovery of the Trust assets on deposit may be limited to account insurance or other protection afforded such deposits. In the normal course of business, the Trust does not require collateral from such interbank market maker. Because forward contracts are traded in unregulated markets between principals, the Trust also assumes a credit risk, the risk of loss from counter party non-performance.

For derivatives, risks arise from changes in the market value of the contracts. Theoretically, the Trust is exposed to a market risk equal to the value of futures and forward contracts purchased and unlimited liability on such contracts sold short.

Net trading results from derivatives for the periods ended September 30, 2003, and 2002, are reflected in the statements of operations and equal gains (losses) from trading less brokerage commissions. Such trading results reflect the net gain arising from the Trust’s speculative trading of futures contracts and forward contracts.

The notional amounts of open contracts at September 30, 2003, as disclosed in the Schedule of Investments, do not represent the Trust’s risk of loss due to market and credit risk, but rather represent the extent of the Trust’s involvement in derivatives at the date of the statement of financial condition.

The beneficial owners bear the risk of loss only to the extent of the market value of their respective investments.

(6)   Financial Statement Preparation

The interim financial statements are unaudited but reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. These adjustments consist primarily of normal recurring accruals. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of the Trust for the year ended December 31, 2002, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 31, 2003, as part of its Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the fiscal year.

(7)   Financial Highlights

The following financial highlights show the Trust’s financial performance for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2003. Total return is calculated as the change in the theoretical beneficial owner’s investment over the entire period and is not annualized. Total return is calculated based on the aggregate return of the Trust taken as a whole.

Total Return:
      Total return before incentive fee   7.74%
      Less incentive fee allocation     2.56%
Total Return   5.18%
 
Ratio to average net assets:
      Net income   0.02%
 
Expenses:
      Expenses   6.40%
      Incentive fees    1.87%
 
Total expenses   8.27%

The net income and expenses ratios are computed based upon the weighted average net assets for the Trust for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2003. The amounts are not annualized.

JWH GLOBAL TRUST
Schedule of Investments
September 30, 2003
(unaudited)

  Number of
contracts
  Principal
(notional)
    Value (OTE)  
Long positions
Futures positions (1.47%)
Agriculture 624 $ 17,206,188   $ 1,458,406  
Interest rates 2,166 $ 361,195,182   $ 1,175,138  
Metals 1,280   46,736,216     547,164  
Indices 400   26,493,996
    (809,950)
 
      451,631,582
    2,370,758
 
Forward positions (10.56%)
Currencies 68   609,585,290
    17,089,874
 
   Total long positions   $ 1,061,216,872
  $ 19,460,632
 
 
Short positions
Futures positions (-0.91%)
Agriculture 676 $ 7,052,937   $ (8,836)  
Energy 273 $ 9,899,643   $ (142,247)  
Interest Rates 2,534 $ 615,461,609   $ (1,272,952)  
Metals 559   20,438,119     (96,416)  
Indices 314   8,802,669
    42,931
 
      661,654,977
    (1,447,520)
 
 
Forward positions (-6.05%)
Currencies 24   258,697,907
    (9,792,058)
 
   Total short positions   $ 920,352,884
  $ (11,269,578)
 
 
Total open contracts (5.06%) $ 8,191,054  
Cash on deposit with brokers (86.65%) 140,221,473  
Other assets in excess of liabilities (8.29%) 13,412,420
 
Net assets (100%)         $ 161,824,947
 

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Fiscal Quarter ended September 30, 2003

The Trust recorded a loss of $6,537,371 or $7.16 per unit in the third quarter of 2003. As of September 30, the Trust has gained 46.75% since its inception in June 1997.

The Trust began the quarter in negative territory, had a stronger August, but performance reversed again in September to post a negative quarter. On September 30, 2003, JWH was managing 100% of the Trust’s assets. Approximately 30% of the assets were allocated to each of the JWH GlobalAnalytics® Family of Programs and the G-7 Currency Portfolio. Approximately 40% of the Trust’s assets were allocated to JWH’s Financial and Metals Portfolio.

July was a difficult trading month as there were significant trend reversals in major markets that resulted in a loss. There were clear signs that the U.S. economic outlook was improving, as well as signs that a coordinated global economic recovery was also beginning. In general, the effects of all these factors was a strengthening U.S. dollar against most major currencies, rising global interest rates, mildly better stock prices, and higher base metal prices. The fixed income sector was positive for July. The best performing components of the sector were the short U.S. 10-year note and 30-year bond position. Foreign exchange trading had the largest loss for July. The strength of the U.S. dollar resulted in losses in the long British pound, Australian dollar, Swiss franc and the Euro positions. All equity indices registered positive gains in July. The best performers in the sector were the Osaka Nikkei and the German DAX. All components of the energy sector were positive in July. Metals were down for July due to a short position in gold. Agriculture products were in negative territory for the month. Overall, the Trust recorded a loss of $ 3,800,245 or $4.56 per unit in July.

Trending markets enabled the Trust to post a profitable August. Global markets responded to improving economic conditions in the U.S., Japan and, to a lesser degree, Europe. As a result, interest rates continued to move higher in these regions, and the U.S. dollar strengthened against most major currencies. Energy markets, with the exception of natural gas, continue to escalate due to supply concerns. The fixed income sector was up for the month of August. The vast majority of the profits came from a short Japanese government 10-year bond position. The foreign exchange sector was negative for August. The strengthening of the Yen against the U.S. dollar resulted in the largest loss in this sector for the month. Equity indices were profitable in August. The energy sector and metals were also up in August. Agricultural products were down for the month. The downward trend in grains that started in June reversed in the beginning of August due to harsh weather conditions. All in all, the Trust recorded a gain of $1,405,233 or $1.52 per unit in August.

The trends that provided profits in August abruptly turned around in September resulting in a loss for the month. The strength of the economic recovery in the United States was called into question due to the continued weakness in the U.S. government employment numbers. The result was interest rates moving lower again and the U.S. dollar giving back recent gains. Additionally, OPEC announced late in the month that they would be cutting production of crude oil, which reversed the decline in prices. The fixed income sector incurred the largest loss for September. The recovery of the Japanese government bond made the Trust’s short position the largest loss for the month. Currencies were positive in September. The vast majority of the profits came from the Japanese yen. Indices were negative in September. The losses were spread fairly evenly across the sector. The energy sector incurred the second largest loss for September due to the short position in oil. Metals were positive in September as the profits came from gold, which continued to trend higher in anticipation of higher inflation. Agricultural products were up for September. Overall, the Trust recorded a loss of $4,142,359 or $4.12 per unit in September.

During the quarter there were 276,479.15 units sold to the Beneficial Owners for an investment of $41,155,904. Beneficial Owners redeemed a total of 7,901.41 units during the quarter. The Managing Owner redeemed a total of 0 units during the quarter. At the end of the quarter there were 1,096,974.40 units outstanding owned by the Beneficial Owners and 5,738.50 units outstanding owned by the Managing Owner.

During the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2002, the Trust had no material credit exposure to a counterparty, which is a foreign commodity exchange, or to any counterparties dealing in over the counter contracts.

Fiscal Quarter ended September 30, 2002

The Trust posted a gain of $6,258,138 or $14.82 per unit in the third quarter of 2002. As of September 30, 2002, the Trust had made 42.98% since inception.

The Trust was up throughout the quarter. On September 30, 2002, JWH was managing 100% of the Trust’s assets. Approximately 30% of the assets were allocated to each of the JWH GlobalAnalytics® Family of Programs and the G-7 Currency Portfolio. Approximately 40% of the Trust’s assets were allocated to JWH’s Financial and Metals Portfolio.

The Trust began the quarter with strong performance in July despite extreme volatility in all market sectors. Interest rates were the highlight in July. The downward trend in global interest rates accelerated during July. Sizable gains were accrued in short-term interest rates denominated in British pounds and Euros. Long positions in the U.S. 5, 10 and 30 year bonds were also very profitable. The currency sector was slightly negative after having been the star performer in the second quarter. The Dollar’s weakness versus the British pound produced profits but could not offset losses absorbed in Japanese yen and Euro trading. Aided by accounting scandals and decreased consumer confidence, the world’s stock markets plunged, aiding the Trust’s short positions in the German and Japan stock indices. The Trust’s long positions in the metals sector were hurt when gold prices fell sharply but were rewarded when short positions in industrial metals such as copper and aluminum accrued profits. Dry weather triggered fears of a sharply reduced harvest. This aided the Trust’s long positions in the soybean and corn markets. Overall, the Trust recorded a gain of $3,095,470 or $7.33 per unit in July.

Profitable trading in the interest rate sector allowed the Trust to record a positive return in August. Fears of new accounting woes continued to erode consumer confidence in the U.S. and aided a bond market rally. As stocks sold off late in the month, the Trust’s long positions in the 5, 10, and 30 year U.S. bond markets appreciated significantly. Japanese government bond prices rose as well and were extremely profitable for the Trust. Long positions in Euro denominated bonds led the balance of the positive contributions in this sector. Performance in the currency sector continued to slip. The long-term downward trend of the U.S. dollar ceased and, in fact, moved in a slightly negative direction. The biggest loss was taken in the British pound where “choppy” markets created losses in both long and short positions. Speculation on a potential attack on Iraq pushed energy prices higher. Four of the five markets traded in the energy sector were profitable. However, a short position in natural gas was enough to negate much of the other energy markets gains. The stock index and metal sectors had little effect on the Trust’s performance. Overall, the Trust recorded a gain of $610,411 or $1.45 per unit in August.

The Trust posted positive performance for the fifth consecutive month in September. The U.S. economy continued to lead other industrialized nations in a global economic slowdown. Subsequently, interest rates denominated in Euros, British pounds, Australian dollars and most significantly, Japanese yen, continued to fall providing positive returns for the Trust. The most profitable markets in this sector were the U.S. 10-year bond, German bund, and British treasury bill. The currency sector was the poorest performing sector in September. Gains made in long Euro / short Japanese yen positions were more then offset by losses absorbed in U.S. dollar trading. The global slowdown enhanced performance in the stock index sector. Short positions in the U.S., German and Japanese indices prospered. The energy markets were also positive as long positions in crude oil, natural gas and heating oil posted gains. Returns in the metal and agricultural sectors were negligible. Overall, the Trust recorded a gain of $2,552,257 or $6.04 per unit in September.

During the quarter there were 20,215.32 units sold to the beneficial owners for an investment of $2,809,734. Investors redeemed a total of 14,255.30 units during the quarter. At the end of the quarter, there were 422,248.43 units outstanding owned by the beneficial owners and 5,754.50 units outstanding owned by the Managing Owner.

During the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2002, the Trust had no material credit exposure to a counterparty which is a foreign commodity exchange or to any counterparties dealing in over the counter contracts.

Fiscal Quarter ended June 30, 2003

The Trust recorded a net profit of $2,138,329 or $4.32 per unit in the second quarter of 2003. As of June 30, the Trust has gained 53.91% since its inception in June 1997.

The Trust began the quarter with gains in April and a strong May but closed lower in June. Overall, it ended the quarter in positive territory. On June 30, 2003, JWH was managing 100% of the Trust’s assets. Approximately 30% of the assets were allocated to each of the JWH GlobalAnalytics® Family of Programs and the G-7 Currency Portfolio. Approximately 40% of the Trust’s assets were allocated to JWH’s Financial and Metals Portfolio.

The Trust ended April in positive territory as the swift victory in Iraq impacted markets worldwide. The currency sector was primarily responsible for the Trust’s gain in April. The initial enthusiasm for the U.S. dollar in a post-Iraqi war world gave way to bleak fundamentals. The U.S. deficit continued to weigh heavily on the Dollar. Non-Dollar trading had the largest effect on trading profits, specifically, the long Euro/short Yen, long Euro/short British pound, and the long Australian dollar positions. The interest rate sector was positive largely due to a long position in the Japanese 10-year Government bond. The stock index position was down slightly. Most equity markets rallied around the world, encouraged by the quick end to major conflict in Iraq. Energies were marginally positive in April. The fewer than expected oil field fires in Iraq put considerable downward pressure on the price per barrel. Natural gas rallied most of the month on weather related issues and storage deficits. Contrary to the Trust’s position, gold rallied in early April in expectation of the next inflationary cycle. This led to negative performance in the metal sector. Agricultural products were slightly profitable for the month. In response to the conclusion of the major fighting in the Iraqi war, JWH did resume full leverage in the three trading programs effective April 10. The decision to reduce exposure to all markets during the Iraqi conflict proved to be beneficial for investors. Overall, the Trust recorded a gain of $1,147,485 or $1.92 per unit in April.

The Trust also posted positive results for the month of May. Currencies were the best performing sector for May due mainly to the weakening of the U.S. dollar. Investments in the fixed income sector were positive for the month as yields continued to trend lower.  The biggest contributors were the Euro Bunds, U.S. 30-year Bonds, Japanese Government 10-year Bonds, and the U.S. 10-year Notes.  Stock indices were negative for May due primarily to the poor performance in the Japanese Osaka Nikkei Index.  The Nasdaq E-Mini 100 Index turned in the best performance for this sector.  Energies posted negative results in May.  All crude and crude-related products were down as a result of the markets rallying due to short supply factors.  The only positive component in this sector was natural gas. Agricultural products were negative for May. The largest detractors were corn and New York coffee, while the largest positive contributor was cotton. Metals were slightly down for May.  Losses occurred in copper, silver and aluminum. Only gold managed to perform in positive territory. Overall, the Trust recorded a gain of $7,826,012 or $11.78 per unit in May.

Overall, the Trust was down in June, which started out as a promising month, but turned abruptly negative during the last two weeks. Two trends that were reestablished after the Iraqi War -- a weakening Dollar and falling global interest rates -- reversed course sharply as hints of improving economic times forced the liquidation of large positions in fixed income and currency markets. Currencies suffered the largest sector loss in June, due to the late month strengthening of the U.S. dollar. Stock indices were the only sector to register positive returns for the month of June. Fixed income investments incurred the second largest sector loss for June. The largest losses were registered in the Japanese 10-year Government Bonds, Euro Bunds and the U.S. 30-year Bonds. Crude oil was up for the month despite volatile trading. Prices were buoyed by a downshift in OPEC output and the concerns over Tropical Storm Bill, hitting the Gulf coast. Overall, however, the energy sector was down for June. The metals sector was down in June, primarily due to the poor performance of gold. Agricultural products were down for the month. All of the other parts of this group had negligible results. The Trust recorded a loss of $6,835,168 or $9.38 per unit in June.

Effective July 1, 2003, the Brokerage Fee of the Trust was reduced by 1/2 of 1% to 6.0% annually. This reduction was taken by CIS and represents a direct benefit to the Trust.

During the quarter there were 244,886.61 units sold to the Beneficial Owners for an investment of $38,152,425. Beneficial Owners redeemed a total of 7,572.73 units during the quarter. The Managing Owner redeemed a total of 16.00 units during the quarter. At the end of the quarter there were 828,396.66 units outstanding owned by the Beneficial Owners and 5,738.50 units outstanding owned by the Managing Owner.

During the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2003, the Trust had no material credit exposure to a counterparty, which is a foreign commodity exchange, or to any counterparties dealing in over the counter contracts.

Fiscal Quarter ended June 30, 2002

The Trust posted a gain of $13,268,444 or $30.64 per unit in the second quarter of 2002. As of June 30, 2002, the Trust had made 28.16% since inception.

The Trust was up substantially in the quarter. On June 30, 2002, JWH was managing 100% of the Trust’s assets. Approximately 30% of the assets were allocated to each of the JWH GlobalAnalytics® Family of Programs and the G-7 Currency Portfolio. Approximately 40% of the Trust’s assets were allocated to JWH’s Financial and Metals Portfolio.

The Trust began the quarter with slightly lower performance in April. Weakness in the U.S. dollar provided strong results in the currency sector. Profits were accrued in short Dollar positions against the Japanese yen, Swiss franc, British pound and Euro. The long Dollar, short Euro position was the Trust’s most profitable position in April. Performance in the interest rate sector was very disappointing. Short positions in Dollar and Euro denominated bond markets were closed out as losses. The Trust’s profitable long position in the Japanese government bond market offset most of the other losses incurred by interest rate trading. Turmoil in the Middle East lifted the energy market higher, providing small gains. The metals sector was slightly lower as gains in gold could not offset losses in copper, silver and aluminum. Overall, the Trust recorded a small loss of $129,119 or $0.29 per unit in April.

The currency sector paved the way for strong performance in May. The U.S. dollar continued to weaken against most major currencies, most notably were the Euro, the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc which provided strong profits. Trends in the currency markets were aided by the U.S. Treasury’s “stand aside” approach on the Dollar policy and the Bank of Japan’s failed intervention attempts. The Australian dollar continued to rise as the currency linked to physical commodities, due to expectations of higher global inflation. The Trust’s long Euro versus short Japanese yen position was also profitable. The stock index sector registered modest gains during May, primarily due to the German DAX. The steepening U.S. yield curve allowed long positions in the two, five and ten-year bonds to accrue profits. However, performance in the 30-year bond contract was negative. The Japanese government bond provided the largest profit in the interest rate sector as it continued to climb. Losses were absorbed in the Australian and European interest rate markets. The metals sector was also positive for the month. Profits in long gold positions more than offset losses in industrial and base metals. All in all, the Trust recorded a gain of $3,756,934 or $8.56 per unit in May.

The Trust followed May’s gain with an extremely positive June. The economic drivers that fueled the strong performance included a confluence of events influencing the currency sector, which was the strongest performing sector due to the recent weakness of the Dollar. The Euro gained approximately 15% on the Dollar for the year-to-date. Investors selling U.S. stocks due to fear of additional accounting abnormalities puts pressure on stocks as well as the Dollar. Much of the proceeds of these sales appeared to be moving into non-Dollar investments along with global bonds and gold. The global bond market rallied as a result of money coming from sales of equities. This “flight to quality” helped the Trust’s long positions in the European, Japanese and U.S. bond markets to appreciate throughout the month. Short positions in the world’s stock markets via stock index futures were positive contributors in June. Corn and soybeans prices gained over 15% since lows were made in May. For June, the Trust recorded a gain of $9,640,629 or $22.37 per unit.

During the quarter there were 7,842.88 units sold to the beneficial owners for an investment of $834,593. Beneficial Owners redeemed a total of 28,505.53 units during the quarter. The Managing Owner redeemed a total of 0 units during the quarter. At the end of the quarter there were 416,299.40 units outstanding owned by the beneficial owners and 5,754.50 units outstanding owned by the Managing Owner.

During the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2002, the Trust had no material credit exposure to a counterparty which is a foreign commodity exchange or to any counterparties dealing in over the counter contracts.

Fiscal Quarter ended March 31, 2003

The Trust recorded a net profit of $4,418,356 or $10.06 per unit in the first quarter of 2003. As of March 31, the Trust has gained 49.59% since its inception in June 1997.

The Trust began the year auspiciously with strong gains in January and February but closed lower in March, still ending the quarter, however, in positive territory. On March 31, 2003, JWH was managing 100% of the Trust’s assets. Approximately 30% of the assets were allocated to each of the JWH GlobalAnalytics® Family of Programs and the G-7 Currency Portfolio while approximately 40% of the Trust’s assets were allocated to JWH’s Financial and Metals Portfolio.

In January, the currency sector supplied most of the month’s gain. Non-dollar trading had the largest effect on performance. The Trust’s long Euro, short Yen position was the most profitable position in this sector capitalizing on the very slow growth rate of Japan. Additional gains were made in the long U.S. dollar, short Yen position as well as the Swiss Franc. The steady slowing of the world’s economies fueled the decline of worldwide interest rates. Positions denominated in Euro and Yen were the most profitable. Gains were also posted in the British and U.S. markets. The energy portfolio of the Trust was positive despite a small allocation to this sector. The uncertainty of the Middle East cast a dark shadow over all markets. The remainder of the market sectors traded had little impact on performance. Overall, the Trust recorded a gain of $4,531,380 or $9.86 per unit in January.

The Trust continued its positive performance in February. The impending war with Iraq, slowing global economies, a weaker U.S. dollar and higher energy prices became a recurring theme in the quarter. The currency sector was unchanged in February. The long Euro, short British pound position had the best return of the sector. The Australian dollar and the Swiss franc also performed well. The Japanese yen and the British pound suffered the largest losses due to the sharp reversal from January’s rally. All geographic components of the interest rate sector posted positive results as money market and bond yields worldwide continued to move lower. Notable returns were achieved in the Euro Bund, the U.S. 30-year and 10-year bonds and the Japanese Government bond. The energy sector was the second-best performing sector for the month. The highest returns came from London gas oil and NYMEX natural gas. Gold prices dropped $40 after the German Bundesbank announced that it had sold a portion of its gold reserves. This was the primary reason for negative performance from this sector. Overall, the Trust recorded a gain of $2,630,102 or $5.34 per unit in February.

The Trust closed lower in March as the war in Iraq created volatile moves in the world’s financial and commodity markets. Nearly all markets traded in the interest rate sector were negative as a whipsaw action in the U.S. dollar and interest rates led to losses. This was due to disappointing news in the progress of the war in Iraq. The nearly 35% rise in crude oil since mid-December was erased in just over one week’s time immediately before the start of the war. This caused negative performance in the energy sector. The metal and agricultural sectors had little impact on performance. The stock index sector was the only positive performer for the month. The Trust recorded a loss of $2,743,126 or $5.14 per unit in March.

In early March, out of concern for heightened volatility in global markets, JWH reduced the Trust’s exposure to all markets traded but continued to follow its disciplined trading approach.

During the quarter there were 144,935.32 units sold to the beneficial owners for an investment of $21,895,406. Beneficial owners redeemed a total of 7,730.71 units during the quarter. The Managing Owner redeemed a total of 0 units during the quarter. At the end of the quarter there were 591,082.78 units outstanding owned by the beneficial owners and 5,754.50 units outstanding owned by the Managing Owner.

During the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2003, the Trust had no material credit exposure to a counterparty, which is a foreign commodity exchange, or to any counterparties dealing in over the counter contracts.

Fiscal Quarter ended March 31, 2002

The Trust recorded a loss of $6,235,975 or $14.11 per unit in the first quarter of 2002. As of March 31, the Trust had lost 2.48% since its inception in June 1997.

All three months of the quarter were unprofitable for the Trust. On March 31, 2002, JWH was managing 100% of the Trust’s assets. Approximately 30% of the assets were allocated to each of the JWH GlobalAnalytics® Family of Programs and the G-7 Currency Portfolio. Approximately 40% of the Trust’s assets were allocated to JWH’s Financial and Metals Portfolio.

In January, performance was positive in the currency and energy sectors while interest rate, metal, stock index and commodity markets posted losses. The most significant gains came from the currency sector where the Japanese yen continued to lose value. This was beneficial to Trust investors because the short Yen position was the largest in the portfolio. Trading in all other currency markets was negative. The Enron news created a “flight to quality” situation which led to higher U.S. and European bond prices. These news items and others ceased the selling activity in global bonds and caused losses in the Trust’s long interest rate positions. The energy sector posted a very small gain as short positions in natural gas exceeded losses taken in all other energy markets. Precious metals rallied sharply for the first time in months. Initially this was negative for the Trust. However, by month end, a long position was taken and the loss absorbed earlier in the month was lessened. Overall, the Trust recorded a loss of $793,776 or $1.79 per unit in January.

During February, fluctuating price patterns continued which led to a difficult month for the Trust. The key element in the Trust’s performance was the trend reversals in the Japanese financial markets. The Nikkei (stock index), Japanese government bonds and the Yen accounted for over one half of the losses in the portfolio. Losses in the currency sector also occurred in the British pound, Swiss franc and Euro. As earlier stated, trading in Japanese government bonds was negative as was trading in U.S. and Euro denominated bond markets. Performance in the energy sector was also unprofitable. Short positions in crude oil, natural gas and gasoline suffered as prices rose. Gold prices continued to rise, which allowed the metal sector to be positive in February.

During late February, CIS Securities, Inc. replaced CIS as JWH Global Trust’s Lead Selling Agent. This change did not have a material effect on the business of the Trust. The Trust recorded a loss of $2,702,058 or $6.13 per unit in February.

March was another disappointing month. Positive returns from the energy and interest rate sectors were overpowered by losses in the currency sector, specifically in the Yen where Japanese corporations spurred a rally when they actively repatriated Yen for year-end accounting purposes. This proved to be detrimental for the Trust’s short Yen position. The balance of interest rate trading amounted to additional losses. The energy and interest rate sectors each posted gains. Profits accrued in short positions in Euro denominated markets outweighed losses in Japanese bond markets. Nearly all markets in the metals sector were positive. However, gains were small due to small position sizes and small price changes. The Trust recorded a loss of $2,740,141 or $6.19 per unit in March.

During the quarter there were 17,137.84 units sold to the beneficial owners for an investment of $1,745,995. Beneficial owners redeemed a total of 18,195.48 units during the quarter. The Managing Owner redeemed a total of 0 units during the quarter. At the end of the quarter there were 436,951.05 units outstanding owned by the beneficial owners and 5,754.50 units outstanding owned by the Managing Owner.

During the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2002, the Trust had no material credit exposure to a counterparty, which is a foreign commodity exchange, or to any counterparties dealing in over the counter contracts.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There has been no material change with respect to market risk since the “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” was made in the Form 10-K of the Trust dated December 31, 2002.

Item 4. Controls and Internal Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of the management of CIS Investments, Inc., the Managing Owner of the Trust, including the Managing Owner’s President and Chief Financial Officer, the Trust has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures as of the filing date of this quarterly report, and, based on their evaluation, the President and Chief Financial Officer of the Managing Owner have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no significant changes in the Trust’s internal controls or in other factors that could materially affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Trust and its affiliates may from time to time be parties to various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. The Managing Owner believes that there are no proceedings threatened or pending against the Trust or any of its affiliates which, if determined adversely, would have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Trust.

Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

  a) None
  b) None
  c) None
  d) Regulation S-K Item 701(f)
  (1) The use of proceeds information is being disclosed for Registration Statement Nos. 333-33937 and 333-105282, filed pursuant to Commission Rule 429, delcared effective on September 24, 1997 and July 2, 2003, respectively.
  (4) (iv) For the account of the issuer, the amount of units sold as of September 30, 2003 is 1,966,698.26, and the aggregate offering price of the amount sold as of September 30, 2003 is $240,539,995.66.
  (vi) The net offering proceeds to the issuer totaled $240,539,995.66.
  (vii) From the effective date of the Registration Statements oto September 30, 2003, the amount of net offering proceeds to the issuer for commodity futures and forward trading totaled $240,539,995.66.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

  a)   Exhibits
The following exhibit is incorporated by reference herein from the exhibit of the same description and number filed on March 12, 2002 with Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg.No. 333-33937).
  Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document
  1.01   Form of Selling Agreement among CIS Securities, Inc., the Registrant, the Managing Owner, CIS Financial Services, Inc. ("CISFS"), Cargill Investor Services, Inc. ("CIS") and John W. Henry & Company, Inc. ("JWH").
 
The following exhibits are incorporated by reference herein from the exhibits of the same description and number filed on May 15, 2003 with Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-105282).
  Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document
  3.01   Form of Fifth Amended and Restated Declaration and Agreement of Trust of the Registrant (included as Exhibit A to the Prospectus).
  10.01   Form of Subscription Agreement and Power of Attorney (included as Exhibit C to the Prospectus).
 
The following exhibit is incorporated by reference herein from the exhibit of the same description and number filed on August 19, 1997 with Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-33937).
  Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document
  10.02   Form of Amended Escrow Agreement among the Registrant, The First National Bank of Chicago, the Managing Owner and the Lead Selling Agent.
 
The following exhibits are incorporated by reference herein from the exhibits of the same description and number filed on February 10, 1997 with Amendment No. 1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-16825; declared effective April 3, 1997).
  Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document
  3.03   Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Trust of the Registrant.
  10.01   Form of Trading Advisory Agreement among the Registrant, the Managing Owner, CIS and JWH.
  10.02   Form of Customer Agreement between the Registrant and CIS.
  10.03   Form of Foreign Exchange Account Agreement between the Registrant and CISFS.
  10.04   Form of Cash Bullion Account Agreement between the Registrant and CISFS.
  10.06   Form of Transfer Agent Agreement.
 
The following exhibits are incorporated by reference herein from the exhibits of the same description and number filed on November 26, 1996 with Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-16825; declared effective April 3, 1997).
  Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document
  3.01   Certificate of Trust of the Registrant.
 
The following exhibits are included herewith:
  Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document
  31.01   Rule 13a-14(a)/13d-14(a) Certifications of Principal Executive Officer
  31.02   Rule 13a-14(a)/13d-14(a) Certifications of Principal Financial Officer
  32.01   Section 1350 Certification
 
  b)   Reports on Form 8-K
      None

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned and thereunto duly authorized.

JWH Global Trust

 

Date: November 12, 2003

By:    CIS Investments, Inc.,
One of its General Partners
 
 
 
 
By:    /s/ Shaun D. O'Brien
Shaun D. O'Brien
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Director

(Duly authorized officer of the Managing Owner and the Principal Financial Officer of the Managing Owner)








EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT INDEX
  Exhibit
Number
  Description of Document
  31.01   Rule 13a-14(a)/13d-14(a) Certifications of Principal Executive Officer
  31.02   Rule 13a-14(a)/13d-14(a) Certifications of Principal Financial Officer
  32.01   Section 1350 Certification