-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, TaUHgAJjLaONWQdunSEF2t1DLm0i7debU4fqTlQrAbn7eP2/u6IdFoHuwnbXSOYX r+Zwq1K54CnsbWmfb66IYw== 0000839945-02-000002.txt : 20020514 0000839945-02-000002.hdr.sgml : 20020514 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000839945-02-000002 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020331 FILED AS OF DATE: 20020514 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WITTER DEAN DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND II L P CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000839945 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [6221] IRS NUMBER: 133490286 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-17446 FILM NUMBER: 02644947 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1221 AVE. OF THE AMERICAS CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10020 BUSINESS PHONE: 2123925454 10-Q 1 dff2.txt DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND 2 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2002 or [ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from to__________________ Commission File Number 0-17446 DEAN WITTER DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND II L.P. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3490286 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) Demeter Management Corporation c/o Managed Futures Department 825 Third Avenue, 8th Fl., New York, NY 10022 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (201) 876-4647 (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. Yes X No___________ DEAN WITTER DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND II L.P. INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q March 31, 2002
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements Statements of Financial Condition as of March 31, 2002 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2001..........................2 Statements of Operations for the Quarters Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 (Unaudited)........................3 Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital for the Quarters Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 (Unaudited).........4 Statements of Cash Flows for the Quarters Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 (Unaudited) .......................5 Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)...............6-10 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations...... 11-16 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.........................................16-29 Part II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings..................................... 30 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K....................30-31
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements DEAN WITTER DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND II L.P. STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
March 31, December 31, 2002 2001 $ $ (Unaudited) ASSETS Equity in futures interests trading accounts: Cash 8,089,189 7,965,887 Net unrealized loss on open contracts (MSIL) (32,464) (185,720) Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts (MS & Co.) (241,438) 258,976 Total net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts (273,902) 73,256 Total Trading Equity 7,815,287 8,039,143 Due from Morgan Stanley DW 11,353 - Interest receivable (Morgan Stanley DW) 9,871 9,612 Total Assets 7,836,511 8,048,755 LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL Liabilities Redemptions payable 118,103 206,741 Accrued management fees (MSFCM) 19,591 20,122 Accrued incentive fee (MSFCM) - 10,687 Total Liabilities 137,694 237,550 Partners' Capital Limited Partners (2,351.343 and 2,389.009 Units, respectively) 7,372,721 7,485,348 General Partner (104 Units) 326,096 325,857 Total Partners' Capital 7,698,817 7,811,205 Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital 7,836,511 8,048,755 NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT 3,135.54 3,133.24 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DEAN WITTER DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND II L.P. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
For the Quarters Ended March 31, 2002 2001 $ $ REVENUES Trading profit (loss): Realized 501,924 722,939 Net change in unrealized (347,158) (168,173) Total Trading Results 154,766 554,766 Interest Income (Morgan Stanley DW) 27,303 79,631 Total 182,069 634,397 EXPENSES Brokerage commissions (Morgan Stanley DW) 91,791 93,160 Management fees (MSFCM) 59,118 62,614 Incentive fees (MSFCM) 21,049 59,487 Transaction fees and costs 4,396 4,522 Total 176,354 219,783 NET INCOME 5,715 414,614 NET INCOME ALLOCATION Limited Partners 5,476 398,726 General Partner 239 15,888 NET INCOME PER UNIT Limited Partners 2.30 152.77 General Partner 2.30 152.77 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DEAN WITTER DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND II L.P. STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL For the Quarters Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 (Unaudited)
Units of Partnership Limited General Interest Partners Partner Total $ $ $ Partners' Capital, December 31, 2000 2,713.949 8,027,946 319,894 8,347,840 Net Income - 398,726 15,888 414,614 Redemptions (50.365) (162,613) - (162,613) Partners' Capital, March 31, 2001 2,663.584 8,264,059 335,782 8,599,841 Partners' Capital, December 31, 2001 2,493.009 7,485,348 325,857 7,811,205 Net Income - 5,476 239 5,715 Redemptions (37.666) (118,103) - (118,103) Partners' Capital, March 31, 2002 2,455.343 7,372,721 326,096 7,698,817 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DEAN WITTER DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND II L.P. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
For the Quarters Ended March 31, 2002 2001 $ $ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income 5,715 414,614 Noncash item included in net income: Net change in unrealized 347,158 168,173 (Increase) decrease in operating assets: Due from Morgan Stanley DW (11,353) - Interest receivable (Morgan Stanley DW) (259) 5,132 Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities: Accrued management fees (MSFCM) (531) 869 Accrued incentive fees (MSFCM) (10,687) 59,171 Net cash provided by operating activities 330,043 647,959 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Increase (decrease) in redemptions payable (88,638) 35,532 Redemptions of Units (118,103) (162,613) Net cash used for financing activities (206,741) (127,081) Net increase in cash 123,302 520,878 Balance at beginning of period 7,965,887 7,441,614 Balance at end of period 8,089,189 7,962,492 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DEAN WITTER DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND II L.P. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS March 31, 2002 (Unaudited) The unaudited financial statements contained herein include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial condition of Dean Witter Diversified Futures Fund II L.P. (the "Partnership"). The financial statements and condensed notes herein should be read in conjunction with the Partnership's December 31, 2001 Annual Report on Form 10-K. 1. Organization Dean Witter Diversified Futures Fund II L.P. is a Delaware limited partnership organized to engage primarily in the speculative trading of futures and forward contracts on physical commodities and other commodity interests. The general partner for the Partnership is Demeter Management Corporation ("Demeter"). The non-clearing commodity broker is Morgan Stanley DW Inc. ("Morgan Stanley DW"). The clearing commodity brokers are Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. ("MS & Co.") and Morgan Stanley & Co. International Limited ("MSIL"). The trading manager is Morgan Stanley Futures & Currency Management DEAN WITTER DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND II L.P. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) Inc.("MSFCM" or the "Trading Manager"). Demeter, Morgan Stanley DW, MS & Co., MSIL and MSFCM are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co. 2. Related Party Transactions The Partnership's cash is on deposit with Morgan Stanley DW, MS & Co. and MSIL in futures and forwards trading accounts to meet margin requirements as needed. Morgan Stanley DW pays interest on these funds based on current 13-week U.S. Treasury bills. The Partnership pays brokerage commissions to Morgan Stanley DW. Management fees and incentive fees, if any, incurred by the Partnership are paid to MSFCM. 3. Financial Instruments The Partnership trades futures and forward contracts on physical commodities and other commodity interests. Futures and forwards represent contracts for delayed delivery of an instrument at a specified date and price. Risk arises from changes in the value of these contracts and the potential inability of counterparties to perform under the terms of the contracts. There are numerous factors which may significantly influence the market value of these contracts, including interest rate volatility. DEAN WITTER DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND II L.P. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) The Partnership accounts for its derivative investments in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS No. 133"). SFAS No. 133 defines a derivative as a financial instrument or other contract that has all three of the following characteristics: 1) One or more underlying notional amounts or payment provisions; 2) Requires no initial net investment or a smaller initial net investment than would be required relative to changes in market factors; 3) Terms require or permit net settlement. Generally derivatives include futures, forward, swaps or options contracts and other financial instruments with similar characteristics such as caps, floors and collars. The net unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts, reported as a component of "Equity in futures interests trading accounts" on the statements of financial condition, and their longest contract maturities were as follows: DEAN WITTER DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND II L.P. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts Longest Maturities Exchange- Off-Exchange- Exchange- Off-Exchange- Date Traded Traded Total Traded Traded $ $ $ Mar. 31, 2002 441,699 (715,601) (273,902) Dec. 2002 Jun. 2002 Dec. 31, 2001 111,925 (38,669) 73,256 Jun. 2003 Apr. 2002 The Partnership has credit risk associated with counterparty non- performance. The credit risk associated with the instruments in which the Partnership is involved is limited to the amounts reflected in the Partnership's statements of financial condition. The Partnership also has credit risk because Morgan Stanley DW, MS & Co., and MSIL act as the futures commission merchants or the counterparties, with respect to most of the Partnership's assets. Exchange-traded futures contracts are marked to market on a daily basis, with variations in value settled on a daily basis. Each of Morgan Stanley DW, MS & Co. and MSIL, as a futures commission merchant for the Partnership's exchange-traded futures contracts, are required, pursuant to regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"), to segregate from their own assets, and for the sole benefit of their commodity customers, all funds held by them with respect to exchange-traded futures contracts, including an amount equal to the net unrealized gains (losses) on DEAN WITTER DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND II L.P. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONCLUDED) all open futures contracts, which funds, in the aggregate, totaled $8,530,888 and $8,077,812 at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively. With respect to the Partnership's off-exchange- traded forward currency contracts, there are no daily settlements of variations in value nor is there any requirement that an amount equal to the net unrealized gains (losses) on open forward contracts be segregated. With respect to those off-exchange- traded forward currency contracts, the Partnership is at risk to the ability of MS & Co., the sole counterparty on all of such contracts, to perform. The Partnership has a netting agreement with MS & Co. This agreement, which seeks to reduce both the Partnership's and MS & Co.'s exposure on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, should materially decrease the Partnership's credit risk in the event of MS & Co.'s bankruptcy or insolvency. Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Liquidity. The Partnership deposits its assets with Morgan Stanley DW as non-clearing broker and MS & Co. and MSIL as clearing brokers in separate futures and forwards trading accounts established for the Trading Manager, which assets are used as margin to engage in trading. The assets are held in either non- interest bearing bank accounts or in securities and instruments permitted by the CFTC for investment of customer segregated or secured funds. The Partnership's assets held by the commodity brokers may be used as margin solely for the Partnership's trading. Since the Partnership's sole purpose is to trade in futures and forwards, it is expected that the Partnership will continue to own such liquid assets for margin purposes. The Partnership's investment in futures and forwards may, from time to time, be illiquid. Most U.S. futures exchanges limit fluctuations in prices during a single day by regulations referred to as "daily price fluctuations limits" or "daily limits". Trades may not be executed at prices beyond the daily limit. If the price for a particular futures contract has increased or decreased by an amount equal to the daily limit, positions in that futures contract can neither be taken nor liquidated unless traders are willing to effect trades at or within the limit. Futures prices have occasionally moved the daily limit for several consecutive days with little or no trading. These market conditions could prevent the Partnership from promptly liquidating its futures contracts and result in restrictions on redemptions. There is no limitation on daily price moves in trading forward contracts on foreign currencies. The markets for some world currencies have low trading volume and are illiquid, which may prevent the Partnership from trading in potentially profitable markets or prevent the Partnership from promptly liquidating unfavorable positions in such markets, subjecting it to substantial losses. Either of these market conditions could result in restrictions on redemptions. The Partnership has never had illiquidity affect a material portion of its assets. Capital Resources. The Partnership does not have, nor expect to have, any capital assets. Redemptions of additional units of limited partnership interest ("Unit(s)") in the future will affect the amount of funds available for investment in futures and forwards in subsequent periods. It is not possible to estimate the amount and therefore the impact of future redemptions of Units. Results of Operations General. The Partnership's results depend on its Trading Manager and the ability of the Trading Manager's trading programs to take advantage of price movements or other profit opportunities in the futures and forwards markets. The following presents a summary of the Partnership's operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2002 and 2001, and a general discussion of its trading activities during each period. It is important to note, however, that the Trading Manager trades in various markets at different times and that prior activity in a particular market does not mean that such market will be actively traded by the Trading Manager or will be profitable in the future. Consequently, the results of operations of the Partnership are difficult to discuss other than in the context of the Trading Manager's trading activities on behalf of the Partnership and how the Partnership has performed in the past. For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2002 For the quarter ended March 31, 2002, the Partnership recorded total trading revenues, including interest income, of $182,069 and posted an increase in net asset value per Unit. The most significant gains of approximately 9.1% were recorded in the energy markets primarily during March from previously established long positions in crude oil futures as prices continued trending higher amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and supply/ demand factors. Additional gains were recorded during January from previously established short natural gas futures positions as prices declined following a higher-than-expected American Gas Association inventory report and forecasts of mild weather for the Eastern U.S. A portion of the Partnership's overall gains was partially offset by losses of approximately 7.9% recorded in the currency markets primarily during March from positions in the euro versus the U.S. dollar and British pound from short-term, choppy price movement. Additional losses were experienced during early March from previously established short positions in the Japanese yen as its value reversed higher versus the U.S. dollar amid a repatriation of assets from the U.S. to Japan. As a result of this strengthening, new long Japanese yen positions were established only to result in additional losses later in March as the value of the yen reversed lower on expectations that the repatriation flows ahead of the Japanese fiscal year-end would be ending. In the metals markets, losses of approximately 0.6% were incurred primarily during January from gold futures positions as prices moved in an erratic manner on conflicting supply concerns and on the economic outlook. Total expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2002 were $176,354, resulting in net income of $5,715. The net asset value of a Unit increased from $3,133.24 at December 31, 2001 to $3,135.54 at March 31, 2002. For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2001 For the quarter ended March 31, 2001, the Partnership recorded total trading revenues, including interest income, of $634,397 and posted an increase in net asset value per Unit. The most significant gains of approximately 8.2% were recorded throughout the majority of the quarter in the global interest rate futures markets from long positions in Japanese government bond futures as prices moved higher on concerns regarding that country's economy. Additional gains were recorded from long positions in U.S. and European interest rate futures as prices rose amid a rattled stock market, shaky consumer confidence, positive inflation data and interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. In soft commodities, gains of approximately 2.8% were recorded throughout a majority of the quarter from short cotton futures positions as prices moved lower on weak export sales and low demand. In the currency markets, gains of approximately 1.6% were recorded throughout the majority of the quarter from short positions in the Japanese yen as the value of the yen weakened relative to the U.S. dollar on continuing concerns for the Japanese economy and in both anticipation of and reaction to the Bank of Japan's decision to reinstate its zero interest rate policy. These gains were partially offset by losses of approximately 6.2% recorded primarily during January in the energy markets from short futures positions in crude oil and its related products as prices increased amid cold weather forecasts, OPEC production cuts and a tightening in U.S. crude oil supplies. Losses were also recorded during March from short crude oil futures positions as supply concerns pushed the price of crude oil higher. Additional losses were recorded during January from long positions in natural gas futures as prices reversed their sharp upward trend amid bearish inventory data and forecasts for warmer weather. In the metals markets, losses of approximately 1.1% were incurred primarily during February from long positions in aluminum futures as prices moved lower, pressured by the decline in the U.S. equity market and concerns over demand. Total expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2001 were $219,783, resulting in net income of $414,614. The net asset value of a Unit increased from $3,075.90 at December 31, 2000 to $3,228.67 at March 31, 2001. Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Introduction The Partnership is a commodity pool engaged primarily in the speculative trading of futures and forwards. The market-sensitive instruments held by the Partnership are acquired for speculative trading purposes only and, as a result, all or substantially all of the Partnership's assets are at risk of trading loss. Unlike an operating company, the risk of market-sensitive instruments is central, not incidental, to the Partnership's main business activities. The futures and forwards traded by the Partnership involve varying degrees of related market risk. Market risk is often dependent upon changes in the level or volatility of interest rates, exchange rates, and prices of financial instruments and commodities. Fluctuations in market risk based upon these factors result in frequent changes in the fair value of the Partnership's open positions, and, consequently, in its earnings and cash flow. The Partnership's total market risk is influenced by a wide variety of factors, including the diversification among the Partnership's open positions, the volatility present within the markets, and the liquidity of the markets. At different times, each of these factors may act to increase or decrease the market risk associated with the Partnership. The Partnership's past performance is not necessarily indicative of its future results. Any attempt to numerically quantify the Partnership's market risk is limited by the uncertainty of its speculative trading. The Partnership's speculative trading may cause future losses and volatility (i.e., "risk of ruin") that far exceed the Partnership's experience to date or any reasonable expectations based upon historical changes in market value. Quantifying the Partnership's Trading Value at Risk The following quantitative disclosures regarding the Partnership's market risk exposures contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor from civil liability provided for such statements by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (set forth in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). All quantitative disclosures in this section are deemed to be forward- looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor, except for statements of historical fact. The Partnership accounts for open positions on the basis of mark- to-market accounting principles. Any loss in the market value of the Partnership's open positions is directly reflected in the Partnership's earnings, whether realized or unrealized, and its cash flow. Profits and losses on open positions of exchange- traded futures and forwards are settled daily through variation margin. The Partnership's risk exposure in the market sectors traded by the Trading Manager is estimated below in terms of Value at Risk ("VaR"). The VaR model used by the Partnership includes many variables that could change the market value of the Partnership's trading portfolio. The Partnership estimates VaR using a model based upon historical simulation with a confidence level of 99%. Historical simulation involves constructing a distribution of hypothetical daily changes in the value of a trading portfolio. The VaR model takes into account linear exposures to price and interest rate risk. Market risks that are incorporated in the VaR model include equity and commodity prices, interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and correlation among these variables. The hypothetical changes in portfolio value are based on daily percentage changes observed in key market indices or other market factors ("market risk factors") to which the portfolio is sensitive. The historical observation period of the Partnership's VaR is approximately four years. The one-day 99% confidence level of the Partnership's VaR corresponds to the negative change in portfolio value that, based on observed market risk factors, would have been exceeded once in 100 trading days. VaR models, including the Partnership's, are continuously evolving as trading portfolios become more diverse and modeling techniques and systems capabilities improve. Please note that the VaR model is used to numerically quantify market risk for historic reporting purposes only and is not utilized by either Demeter or the Trading Manager in their daily risk management activities. The Partnership's Value at Risk in Different Market Sectors The following table indicates the VaR associated with the Partnership's open positions as a percentage of total net assets by primary market risk category at March 31, 2002 and 2001. At March 31, 2002 and 2001, the Partnership's total capitalization was approximately $8 million and $9 million, respectively. Primary Market March 31, 2002 March 31, 2001 Risk Category Value at Risk Value at Risk Currency (3.41)% (2.55)% Interest Rate (1.85) (2.00) Equity (0.08) (0.22) Commodity (2.24) (1.67) Aggregate Value at Risk (4.47)% (3.74)% Aggregate Value at Risk represents the aggregate VaR of all the Partnership's open positions and not the sum of the VaR of the individual market categories listed above. Aggregate VaR will be lower as it takes into account correlation among different positions and categories. The table above represents the VaR of the Partnership's open positions at March 31, 2002 and 2001 only and is not necessarily representative of either the historic or future risk of an investment in the Partnership. Because the Partnership's only business is the speculative trading of futures and forwards, the composition of its trading portfolio can change significantly over any given time period, or even within a single trading day. Any changes in open positions could positively or negatively materially impact market risk as measured by VaR. The table below supplements the quarter-end VaR by presenting the Partnership's high, low and average VaR, as a percentage of total net assets for the four quarterly reporting periods from April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002. Primary Market Risk Category High Low Average Currency (3.41)% (1.20)% (2.70)% Interest Rate (1.85) (0.92) (1.42) Equity (0.26) - (0.11) Commodity (2.25) (0.80) (1.58) Aggregate Value at Risk (4.47)% (2.14)% (3.46)% Limitations on Value at Risk as an Assessment of Market Risk The face value of the market sector instruments held by the Partnership is typically many times the applicable margin requirements. Margin requirements generally range between 2% and 15% of contract face value. Additionally, the use of leverage causes the face value of the market sector instruments held by the Partnership to typically be many times the total capitalization of the Partnership. The value of the Partnership's open positions thus creates a "risk of ruin" not typically found in other investments. The relative size of the positions held may cause the Partnership to incur losses greatly in excess of VaR within a short period of time, given the effects of the leverage employed and market volatility. The VaR tables above, as well as the past performance of the Partnership, give no indication of such "risk of ruin". In addition, VaR risk measures should be viewed in light of the methodology's limitations, which include the following: ? past changes in market risk factors will not always result in accurate predictions of the distributions and correlations of future market movements; ? changes in portfolio value caused by market movements may differ from those of the VaR model; ? VaR results reflect past trading positions while future risk depends on future positions; ? VaR using a one-day time horizon does not fully capture the market risk of positions that cannot be liquidated or hedged within one day; and ? the historical market risk factor data used for VaR estimation may provide only limited insight into losses that could be incurred under certain unusual market movements. The VaR tables above present the results of the Partnership's VaR for each of the Partnership's market risk exposures and on an aggregate basis at March 31, 2002 and 2001, and for the end of the four quarterly reporting periods from April 1, 2001 through March 31, 2002. Since VaR is based on historical data, VaR should not be viewed as predictive of the Partnership's future financial performance or its ability to manage or monitor risk. There can be no assurance that the Partnership's actual losses on a particular day will not exceed the VaR amounts indicated above or that such losses will not occur more than once in 100 trading days. Non-Trading Risk The Partnership has non-trading market risk on its foreign cash balances not needed for margin. These balances and any market risk they may represent are immaterial. At March 31, 2002, the Partnership's cash balance at Morgan Stanley DW was approximately 100% of its total net asset value. A decline in short-term interest rates will result in a decline in the Partnership's cash management income. This cash flow risk is not considered to be material. Materiality, as used throughout this section, is based on an assessment of reasonably possible market movements and any associated potential losses, taking into account the leverage, optionality and multiplier features of the Partnership's market- sensitive instruments, in relation to the Partnership's net assets. Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Primary Trading Risk Exposures The following qualitative disclosures regarding the Partnership's market risk exposures - except for (A) those disclosures that are statements of historical fact and (B) the descriptions of how the Partnership manages its primary market risk exposures - constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. The Partnership's primary market risk exposures as well as the strategies used and to be used by Demeter and the Trading Manager for managing such exposures are subject to numerous uncertainties, contingencies and risks, any one of which could cause the actual results of the Partnership's risk controls to differ materially from the objectives of such strategies. Government interventions, defaults and expropriations, illiquid markets, the emergence of dominant fundamental factors, political upheavals, changes in historical price relationships, an influx of new market participants, increased regulation and many other factors could result in material losses as well as in material changes to the risk exposures and the risk management strategies of the Partnership. Investors must be prepared to lose all or substantially all of their investment in the Partnership. The following were the primary trading risk exposures of the Partnership at March 31, 2002, by market sector. It may be anticipated, however, that these market exposures will vary materially over time. Currency. The primary market exposure of the Partnership at March 31, 2002, was to the currency sector. The Partnership's currency exposure is to exchange rate fluctuations, primarily fluctuations which disrupt the historical pricing relationships between different currencies and currency pairs. Interest rate changes as well as political and general economic conditions influence these fluctuations. The Partnership trades in a large number of currencies, including cross-rates - i.e., positions between two currencies other than the U.S. dollar. At March 31, 2002, the Partnership's major exposures were to euro currency crosses and outright U.S. dollar positions. Outright positions consist of the U.S. dollar vs. other currencies. These other currencies include major and minor currencies. Demeter does not anticipate that the risk profile of the Partnership's currency sector will change significantly in the future. The currency trading VaR figure includes foreign margin amounts converted into U.S. dollars with an incremental adjustment to reflect the exchange rate risk inherent to the U.S.-based Partnership in expressing VaR in a functional currency other than U.S. dollars. Interest Rate. The second largest market exposure at March 31, 2002 was primarily spread across Japanese and German interest rate sectors. Interest rate movements directly affect the price of the sovereign bond futures positions held by the Partnership and indirectly affect the value of its stock index and currency positions. Interest rate movements in one country, as well as relative interest rate movements between countries, materially impact the Partnership's profitability. The Partnership's primary interest rate exposure is generally to interest rate fluctuations in the United States and the other G-7 countries. The G-7 countries consist of France, U.S., Britain, Germany, Japan, Italy and Canada. However, the Partnership also takes futures positions in the government debt of smaller nations - e.g., Australia. Demeter anticipates that G-7 and Australian interest rates will remain the primary interest rate exposures of the Partnership for the foreseeable future. The speculative futures positions held by the Partnership range from short to long-term instruments. Consequently, changes in short, medium or long-term interest rates may have an effect on the Partnership. Equity. The Partnership's equity exposure at March 31, 2002 was to price risk in the G-7 countries. The stock index futures traded by the Partnership are by law limited to futures on broadly-based indices. At March 31, 2002, the Partnership's largest exposure was to the Nikkei (Japan) stock index. The Partnership is primarily exposed to the risk of adverse price trends or static markets in the U.S. and Japanese indices. Static markets would not cause major market changes but would make it difficult for the Partnership to avoid being "whipsawed" into numerous small losses. Commodity. Energy. At March 31, 2002, the Partnership's energy exposure was shared primarily by futures contracts in crude oil and its related products, and natural gas. Price movements in these markets result from political developments in the Middle East, weather patterns and other economic fundamentals. It is possible that volatility will remain high. Significant profits and losses, which have been experienced in the past, are expected to continue to be experienced in these markets. Natural gas has exhibited volatility in prices resulting from weather patterns and supply and demand factors, and may continue in this choppy pattern. Soft Commodities and Agriculturals. At March 31, 2002, the Partnership had exposure to the markets that comprise these sectors. Most of the exposure was to the coffee, corn and soybeans markets. Supply and demand inequalities, severe weather disruption and market expectations affect price movements in these markets. Metals. The Partnership's metals exposure at March 31, 2002 was to fluctuations in the price of base metals, such as copper, nickel and zinc. Economic forces, supply and demand inequalities, geopolitical factors and market expectations influence price movements in these markets. The Trading Manager, from time to time, takes positions when market opportunities develop. Demeter anticipates that the Partnership will continue to be exposed to the base metals markets. Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Non-Trading Risk Exposure The following was the only non-trading risk exposure of the Partnership at March 31, 2002: Foreign Currency Balances. The Partnership's primary foreign currency balance at March 31, 2002 was in British pounds. The Partnership controls the non-trading risk of these balances by regularly converting them back into U.S. dollars upon liquidation of their respective positions. Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Means of Managing Risk Exposure The Partnership and the Trading Manager, separately, attempt to manage the risk of the Partnership's open positions in essentially the same manner in all market categories traded. Demeter attempts to manage market exposure by diversifying the Partnership's assets among different market sectors and trading approaches, and monitoring the performance of the Trading Manager daily. In addition, the Trading Manager establishes diversification guidelines, often set in terms of the maximum margin to be committed to positions in any one market sector or market- sensitive instrument. Demeter monitors and controls the risk of the Partnership's non- trading instrument, cash. Cash is the only Partnership investment directed by Demeter, rather than the Trading Manager. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS None Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (A) Exhibits 3.01 Limited Partnership Agreement of the Partnership, dated as of October 28, 1988, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 and Exhibit 3.02 of the Partnership's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 24662). 10.01 Management Agreement among the Partnership, Demeter Management Corporation and Dean Witter Futures & Currency Management Inc., dated as of October 28, 1988, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02 of the Partnership's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 24462). 10.02 Amended and Restated Customer Agreement between the Partnership and Morgan Stanley DW Inc., dated as of May 19, 2000, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the Partnership's Form 8-K (File No. 0-17446) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2001. 10.03 Commodity Futures Customer Agreement between Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and the Partnership, and acknowledged and agreed to by Morgan Stanley DW Inc., dated as of May 1, 2000, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02 of the Partnership's Form 8-K (File No. 0- 17446) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2001. 10.04 Customer Agreement between the Partnership and Morgan Stanley & Co. International Limited, dated as of May 1, 2000, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.04 of the Partnership's Form 8-K (File No. 0-17446) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2001. 10.05 Foreign Exchange and Options Master Agreement between Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and the Partnership, dated as of April 30, 2000, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.05 of the Partnership's Form 8-K (File No. 0-17446) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2001. 10.06 Securities Account Control Agreement among the Partnership, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc., dated as of May 1, 2000, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.03 of the Partnership's Form 8-K (File No. 0-17446) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2001. (B) Reports on Form 8-K - None SIGNATURE 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, thereunto duly authorized. Dean Witter Diversified Futures Fund II L.P. (Registrant) By: Demeter Management Corporation (General Partner) May 14, 2002 By: /s/Raymond E. Koch Raymond E. Koch Chief Financial Officer The General Partner which signed the above is the only party authorized to act for the Registrant. The Registrant has no principal executive officer, principal financial officer, controller, or principal accounting officer and has no Board of Directors.
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