UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 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: 000-19511
MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY SPECTRUM SELECT L.P. | ||||
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Delaware |
13-3619290 | |||||||
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |||||||
Ceres Managed Futures LLC |
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522 Fifth Avenue |
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New York, NY |
10036 | |||||||
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code |
(855) 672-4468 | |||||
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: |
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on which registered | ||||||
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Units of Limited Partnership Interest
(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¨ No x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨ No x
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 ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Registration S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files) Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.404 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definition of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ¨ |
Accelerated filer ¨ | |
Non-accelerated filer x |
Smaller reporting company ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
State the aggregate market value of the Units of Limited Partnership Interest held by non-affiliates of the registrant. The aggregate market value shall be computed by reference to the price at which Units were sold as of the last business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter: $103,981,522 at June 30, 2015.
As of February 29, 2016, 3,208,269.541 Limited Partnership Units were outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
(See Page 1)
MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY SPECTRUM SELECT L.P.
INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
December 31, 2015
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE | 1 |
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the following documents are incorporated by reference as follows:
Documents Incorporated | Part of Form 10-K | |
Annual Report to Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series |
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Limited Partners for the year ended December 31, 2015 |
II, III, and IV |
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(a) General Development of Business. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P. (the Partnership) is a Delaware limited partnership organized in 1991 to engage primarily in the speculative trading of futures contracts, options on futures and forward contracts, and forward contracts on physical commodities and other commodity interests, including, but not limited to, foreign currencies, financial instruments, metals, energy and agricultural products (collectively, Futures Interests). The Partnership commenced trading operations on August 1, 1991. The Partnership is one of the Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series of funds, comprised of the Partnership, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P.
Ceres Managed Futures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, acts as the general partner (Ceres or the General Partner) and commodity pool operator of the Partnership. Ceres is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC (MSSBH). MSSBH is ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a publicly held company whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Morgan Stanley is engaged in various financial services and other businesses. Prior to June 28, 2013, Morgan Stanley indirectly owned a majority equity interest and Citigroup Inc. indirectly owned a minority equity interest in MSSBH.
The clearing commodity broker for the Partnership is Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (MS&Co.). MS&Co. also acts as the counterparty on all trading of foreign currency forward contracts. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, doing business as Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (Morgan Stanley Wealth Management) is a principal subsidiary of MSSBH and previously acted as a non-clearing broker for the Partnership. MS&Co. and its affiliates act as the custodians of the Partnerships assets. MS&Co. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley.
During June 2015, the General Partner determined to invest a portion of the Partnerships excess cash (the Partnerships assets not used for futures interest trading or required margin for such trading) in United States (U.S.) Treasury bills. The Partnership will receive interest on U.S. Treasury bills at the relevant coupon rate. There will be no change to the treatment of the excess cash not invested in U.S. Treasury bills. The General Partner intends to hold the U.S. Treasury bills until maturity, but in the event that the General Partner is required to liquidate U.S. Treasury bills before they mature, to meet redemption requests or otherwise, the Partnership may incur a loss on such U.S. Treasury bills and/or may be subject to additional fees or other costs. The General Partner will endeavor to maintain sufficient cash in the Partnerships accounts in order to avoid early liquidation of U.S. Treasury bills. The General Partner may also invest up to all of the Partnerships assets in money market mutual funds, including money market mutual funds managed by Morgan Stanley or its affiliates.
The trading advisors to the Partnership are EMC Capital Advisors, LLC (EMC), Rabar Market Research, Inc. (Rabar), Graham Capital Management, L.P. (Graham) and Altis Partners (Jersey) Limited (Altis) (each individually, a Trading Advisor, or collectively, the Trading Advisors). A description of the trading activities and focus of each Trading Advisor begins on page 24 under Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Effective the close of business on August 8, 2014, Ceres terminated the management agreement among Ceres, Northfield Trading L.P. (Northfield) and the Partnership pursuant to which Northfield ceased all Futures Interests trading on behalf of the Partnership.
The General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, has entered into a management agreement with each Trading Advisor (each, a Management Agreement). Each Management Agreement provides that the Trading Advisor has sole discretion in determining the investments of the assets of the Partnership allocated to the Trading Advisor by the General Partner. Pursuant to each Management Agreement, the Partnership pays each Trading Advisor a flat-rate monthly management fee and an incentive fee.
The management fee for the Partnership is accrued at a rate of 1/12th of 1.25% (a 1.25% annual rate) per month of net assets allocated to Altis on the first day of each month, 1/12th of 1.75% (a 1.75% annual rate) per month of net assets allocated to Graham on the first day of each month and 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate) per month of net assets allocated to Rabar on the first day of each month. Effective January 1, 2016, the monthly management fee payable to EMC is accrued at a rate equal to 1/12th of 1% (a 1% annual rate)
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per month of net assets allocated to EMC on the first day of each month. Prior to January 1, 2016, the monthly management fee payable to EMC was accrued at a rate equal to 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate) per month of net assets allocated to EMC on the first day of each month. Prior to April 1, 2014, the monthly management fee payable to Graham was 1/6th of 1% (a 2% annual rate) per month of net assets allocated to Graham on the first day of each month.
The monthly management fee payable to Northfield prior to its termination on August 8, 2014 was 1/12th of 1% (a 1% annual rate) per month of net assets allocated to Northfield on the first day of each month.
In addition, the Partnership pays a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to the net assets allocated to EMC, Rabar, Altis, Graham and, prior to August 8, 2014, Northfield, as of the end of each calendar month.
Trading profits represent the amount by which profits from futures, forwards, and options trading exceed losses after brokerage, ongoing placement agent, General Partner and management fees, as applicable, are deducted. For all Trading Advisors with trading losses, no incentive fee is paid in subsequent months until all such losses are recovered. Cumulative trading losses are adjusted on a pro-rata basis for the net amount of each months redemptions or reallocations.
The current term of the Management Agreement with Altis will expire on October 9, 2016 and will renew annually unless terminated by the General Partner or Altis. The current term of the Management Agreement with EMC will expire on May 1, 2016 and will renew annually unless terminated by the General Partner or EMC. The current term of the Management Agreement with Graham will expire on December 31, 2016 and will renew annually unless terminated by the General Partner or Graham. The current term of the Management Agreement with Rabar will expire on May 1, 2016 and will renew annually unless terminated by the General Partner or Rabar. In general, each Management Agreement may be terminated upon notice by either party.
Effective April 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fee for the Partnership was reduced from 6.0% per annum (paid monthly) to 4.0% per annum (paid monthly) of the Partnerships net assets.
Effective October 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fee, equal to an annual rate of 4.0% of the Partnerships net assets, was separated into (i) a general partner administrative fee payable to the General Partner (the General Partner fee and formerly, the administrative fee) equal to an annual rate of 2.0% of the Partnerships net assets, and (ii) an ongoing placement agent fee payable to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management equal to an annual rate of 2.0% of the Partnerships net assets. The October 1, 2014 fee changes, in the aggregate, did not exceed the flat rate brokerage fee and, accordingly, there was no change to the aggregate fees incurred by the Partnership.
In July 2015, the General Partner delegated certain administrative functions to SS&C Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, currently doing business as SS&C GlobeOp (the Administrator). Pursuant to a master services agreement, the Administrator furnishes certain administrative, accounting, regulatory, reporting, tax and other services as agreed from time to time. In addition, the Administrator maintains certain books and records of the Partnership. The General Partner pays or reimburses the Partnership, from the General Partner fee it receives from the Partnership, the ordinary administrative expenses of the Partnership. This includes the expenses related to the engagement of the Administrator. Therefore, the engagement of the Administrator did not impact the Partnerships break-even point.
The Partnership began the year at a net asset value per unit of limited partnership interest (Unit(s)) of $30.18 and decreased 7.5% to $27.93 per Unit on December 31, 2015. For a more detailed description of the Partnerships business see subparagraph (c).
(b) Financial Information about Segments. For financial information reporting purposes, the Partnership is deemed to engage in one industry segment, the speculative trading of futures, forwards and options on such contracts. The relevant financial information is presented in Part II. Item 6. Selected Financial Data and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
(c) Narrative Description of Business. The Partnership is in the business of speculative trading of futures, forwards and options on such contracts pursuant to trading instructions provided by the Trading Advisors. See Items 1(a) and (b) above for a complete description of the Partnerships business. The information requested in Section 101(c)(i) through (xiii) of Regulation S-K is not applicable to the Partnership. Additionally, the Partnership does not have any employees. The directors and officers of the General Partner are listed in Part III. Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
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(d) Financial Information about Geographic Areas. The Partnership has not engaged in any operations in non-U.S. countries; however, the Partnership (through the commodity brokers) enters into forward contract transactions where non-U.S. banks are the contracting parties and trades futures, forwards, and options on such contracts on non-U.S. exchanges.
(e) Available Information. The Partnership files an annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to these reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You may read and copy any document filed by the Partnership at the SECs Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the Public Reference Room. The Partnership does not maintain an internet website; however, the Partnerships SEC filings are available to the public from the EDGAR database on the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov. The Partnerships CIK number is 0000873799.
This section includes some of the principal risks that investors will face with an investment in the Partnership.
THE UNITS IN THE PARTNERSHIP ARE SPECULATIVE AND INVOLVE A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. THEY ARE SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS WHO CAN AFFORD TO LOSE THEIR ENTIRE INVESTMENT.
Risks Relating to the Partnership
Possible Consequences of Using Multiple Trading Advisors. Each Trading Advisor makes trading decisions independent of the other Trading Advisors for the Partnership. Thus, it is possible that the Partnership could hold opposite positions in the same or similar futures, forwards, and options, thereby offsetting any potential for profit from these positions. Each such position would cost the Partnership transactional expenses (such as brokerage commissions and National Futures Association fees) but could not generate any recognized gain or loss. Moreover, the General Partner may reallocate the Partnerships assets among the current Trading Advisors, terminate one or more or select additional Trading Advisors at any time. Any such reallocation could adversely affect the performance of the Partnership or any one Trading Advisor.
You Should Not Rely on Past Performance of the General Partner or the Trading Advisors In Deciding To Purchase Units. The past investment performance of other entities managed by the General Partner and the Trading Advisors is not necessarily indicative of the Partnerships future results. No assurance can be given that the General Partner will succeed in meeting the investment objectives of the Partnership. You may lose all or substantially all of your investment in the Partnership.
The General Partner believes that past performance of the Trading Advisors may be of interest to investors, but encourages you to look at such information as an example of the respective objectives of the Trading Advisors rather than as any indication that the Partnerships objectives will, in fact, be achieved.
The Partnership Incurs Substantial Charges. The Partnership must pay substantial charges, and must generate profits and interest income which exceed its fixed costs in order to avoid depletion of its assets. The Partnership is required to pay monthly management fees to the Trading Advisors regardless of the performance of the Partnership. In addition, the Partnership pays each Trading Advisor an incentive fee.
Incentive Fees May be Paid by the Partnership Even Though the Partnership Sustains Trading Losses. The Partnership pays each Trading Advisor an incentive fee based upon the new trading profits it generates for the Partnership. These new trading profits include unrealized appreciation on open positions. Accordingly, it is possible that the Partnership will pay an incentive fee on new trading profits that do not become realized. Also, each Trading Advisor will retain all incentive fees paid to it, even if it incurs a subsequent loss after payment of an incentive fee. Due to the fact that incentive fees are paid to a Trading Advisor on a monthly basis, it is possible that an incentive fee may be paid to a Trading Advisor during a year in which the assets allocated to such Trading Advisor suffer a loss for the year. Because each Trading Advisor receives an incentive fee based on the new trading profits earned by the Trading Advisor, the Trading Advisors may have an incentive to make investments that are riskier than would be the case in the absence of such an incentive fee being paid to the Trading Advisors based on new trading profits.
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Restricted Investment Liquidity in the Units. There is no secondary market for the Units, and you may not redeem your Units other than as of the last Business Day of each month. Your right to receive payment for a redemption of some or all of your Units is dependent upon (a) the Partnership having sufficient assets to pay its liabilities on the redemption date, and (b) the General Partners receipt of your Request for Redemption in such manner as determined by the General Partner no later than 3:00 P.M., New York City time, on the last day of the month. The General Partner will not permit a transfer, sale, pledge or assignment of Units unless it is satisfied that the transfer, sale, pledge or assignment would not be in violation of Delaware law or applicable federal, state, or foreign securities laws and notwithstanding any transfer, sale, pledge or assignment, the Partnership will continue to be classified as a partnership rather than as an association or publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). No transfer, sale, pledge or assignment of Units will be effective or recognized by the Partnership if the transfer, sale, pledge or assignment would result in the termination of the Partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Any attempt to transfer, sell, pledge or assign Units in violation of the Partnership Agreement will be ineffective.
General Partner Redemptions. The General Partner is required to maintain a capital contribution at least equal to the greater of: (a) 1% of aggregate capital contributions to the Partnership (including the General Partners contribution) and (b) $25,000. The General Partner may otherwise redeem any portion of its investment in the Partnership at any time without notice to the limited partners. For any such redemption, the General Partner will redeem its Units at the end of the month in the same manner as any limited partner would follow to redeem Units. Additionally, the General Partner has the right to redeem Units it holds in the event redemptions for limited partners are suspended.
The Partnerships Structure Has Conflicts of Interest.
● | The General Partner, Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and MS&Co. are affiliates. As a result, the fees and other compensation received by these parties and other terms relating to the operation of the Partnership and the sale of Units have not been negotiated independently. The officers and directors of the General Partner are also employees of Morgan Stanley or one of its subsidiaries and may have a conflict of interest between their responsibility to the General Partner and the commodity pools it operates. Some of the compensation for such officers and directors of the General Partner may be based in part on the profitability of Morgan Stanley and its managed futures business operated by the General Partner. |
● | MS&Co. can benefit from bid/ask spreads to the extent the Trading Advisors execute over-the-counter (OTC) foreign exchange trades with MS&Co. and bid/ask spreads are charged. |
● | The Trading Advisors, the General Partner, Morgan Stanley and its affiliates and subsidiaries may trade futures, forwards and options for their own accounts, and thereby compete with the Partnership for positions. Also, the other commodity pools managed by the General Partner and the Trading Advisors may compete with the Partnership for futures, forwards and options positions. These conflicts can result in less favorable prices on the Partnerships transactions. These pools may also pay lower fees, including lower commodity brokerage fees and/or commissions, than the Partnership pays. The records of any such trading will not be available for inspection by limited partners. |
● | For excess cash which is not invested, MS&Co. and the General Partner retain any interest earned on cash in the Partnerships account in excess of the rate specified in the private placement memorandum of the Partnership. That could create an incentive for the General Partner to retain excess cash in cash instead of permitted investments. |
● | The General Partner may purchase money market mutual fund shares from mutual funds affiliated and/or unaffiliated with the General Partner. |
No specific policies regarding conflicts of interest have been adopted by the General Partner, the Partnership, or any of their affiliates, and you will be dependent on the good faith of, and legal and fiduciary obligations imposed on, the parties involved with such conflicts to resolve them equitably.
An Investment in Units May Not Diversify an Overall Portfolio. Because futures, forwards and options have historically performed independently of traditional investments in equities and bonds, the General Partner believes that managed futures funds like the Partnership can diversify a traditional portfolio of equities and bonds. However, the General Partner cannot assure you that the Partnership will perform with a significant degree of non- or low-correlation to your other investments in the future.
The Partnership Is Not A Registered Investment Company. The Partnership is not required to register, and is not registered, as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the Investment Company Act). Accordingly, investors will not have the protections afforded by the Investment Company Act (which, among other matters, requires investment companies to have a majority of disinterested directors and regulates the relationship between the advisor and the investment company).
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Risks Related to Regulation of the Partnership and General Partner
The Federal Reserve Boards Regulation of Morgan Stanley Could Affect the Activities of the Partnership. As a bank holding company that has elected financial holding company (FHC) status under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (BHCA), Morgan Stanley and its affiliates are subject to the comprehensive, consolidated supervision and regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve). A significant focus of this regulatory framework is the operation of Morgan Stanley and its subsidiaries in a safe and sound manner, with sufficient capital, earnings and liquidity that Morgan Stanley may serve as a source of financial and managerial strength to Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association (the Banks). These Banks must remain well capitalized and well managed if Morgan Stanley is to maintain its FHC status and continue to engage in the widest range of permissible financial activities. In addition, the general exercise by the Federal Reserve of its regulatory, supervisory and enforcement authority with respect to Morgan Stanley and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Dodd-Frank Act or the Act) could result in changes to Morgan Stanleys business practices or the scope of its current lines of business, including certain limited divestitures. Although such changes could have an impact on and consequences for Morgan Stanley, the General Partner and the Partnership, any limited divestiture should not directly involve the Partnership.
The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act on July 21, 2010 has and will continue to result in enhanced regulation by the Federal Reserve and, with respect to the Banks, may result in enhanced regulation of certain affiliates of Morgan Stanley by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Specifically, the Act amended the BHCA to require that, effective July 21, 2011, a bank holding company that has elected FHC status, such as Morgan Stanley, must remain well capitalized and well managed for the election to continue to be effective. Prior to the Dodd-Frank Act, this requirement had applied only to depository institution subsidiaries of a FHC, such as the Banks. In addition to extending this requirement to apply to FHCs, the Dodd-Frank Act expanded the Federal Reserves supervisory and enforcement authority over nonbank subsidiaries of a bank holding company. Additionally, because it is a bank holding company with more than $50 billion in consolidated assets, Morgan Stanley is subject to enhanced Federal Reserve supervision and more stringent prudential standards. In July 2013, the Federal Reserve issued a final rule adopting the regulatory capital reforms agreed upon by the Basel Committee (Basel III). The Basel III capital framework introduced a new minimum common equity tier 1 (CET 1) capital ratio of 4.5 percent and a CET 1 capital conservation buffer of 2.5 percent, raised the minimum tier 1 capital ratio from 4 percent to 6 percent, required all banking organizations to meet a minimum 4 percent leverage ratio, and introduced a standardized approach for calculating risk-weighted assets. In February 2014, the Federal Reserve formally adopted a number of previously-issued capital planning and stress testing requirements as enhanced prudential standards. For bank holding companies with total consolidated assets of $50 billion or more, such as Morgan Stanley, the enhanced prudential standards include periodic capital planning and stress testing procedures, including the requirement to submit to the Federal Reserve an annual capital plan that demonstrates the holding companys ability to maintain minimum capital levels under both baseline and stressed conditions.
The Units are not being offered by the Banks, and as such: (1) are not Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured, (2) are not deposits or other obligations of the Banks, (3) are not guaranteed by the Banks, and (4) involve investment risks, including possible loss of principal.
Effect on the Partnership of the Volcker Rule. In December 2013, the Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the FDIC, the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) each adopted a final rule (Final Rule) implementing Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Act (which section is commonly referred to as the Volcker Rule). The Final Rule became effective on April 1, 2014. Among other things, the Final Rule limits the ability of banking entities (which term includes any insured depository institution, any company controlling an insured depository institution or any affiliate or subsidiary of either) to acquire or retain an equity or other ownership interest in, or sponsor, covered funds. The Final Rule, however, permits banking entities to organize and offer a covered fund if several conditions are satisfied, including the requirement that the banking entity does not acquire or retain an equity or other ownership interest in the covered fund except for a de minimis investment, after an initial seeding period. Moreover, all banking entities engaging in proprietary trading or covered funds activities subject to the Final Rule must adopt a compliance program, including meeting certain documentation and reporting requirements. The banking agencies make clear, however, that the terms, scope and detail of the compliance program depend on the types, size, scope and complexity of the activities and business structure of the banking entity.
Morgan Stanley is continuing to assess the impact of the Final Rule on itself and all of its subsidiaries and affiliates. The Final Rule will, among other things, limit or prohibit certain employees of Morgan Stanley and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including the General Partner, and their investment vehicles from investing in or co-investing with the Partnership. Structural changes, such as with respect to governance arrangements for the Partnership, could also be required. To the extent that the General Partner determines that any activities or investments of the Partnership are impermissible under the Final Rule, the General Partner was required to conform such activities and investments by July 21, 2015, subject to an extended conformance period (expected to end on July 21, 2017) for certain relationships and investments in place prior to 2014, at or before the end of which such legacy relationship and investments must be conformed, and the Partnership must be in full compliance with the Final Rule. It should be noted that each of the regulators has discretion to interpret the Final Rule with respect to the entities regulated by each such regulator, and there are numerous interpretive questions to be resolved in regulatory commentary, so there remains some uncertainty as to how various aspects of the Final Rule may be applied.
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Redemptions from the Partnership by individuals or entities that are related to, or affiliated with, Morgan Stanley, including the General Partner, and, without limitation, any investment vehicles advised by Morgan Stanley or its subsidiaries and affiliates, including the General Partner, or certain employees as a result of, or in connection with, the Final Rule could require the Partnership to liquidate positions sooner than would otherwise be desirable, which could adversely affect the performance of the Partnership.
The Final Rule also contains a general prohibition on covered transactions, as defined in Section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act, as amended (FRA), and certain other transactions set forth in Section 23B of the FRA, between a banking entity and any covered fund (or any other covered fund controlled by such covered fund) (i) for which the banking entity serves, directly or indirectly, as the investment manager, investment adviser, commodity trading advisor or sponsor, (ii) that was organized and offered by the banking entity, or (iii) in which the banking entity continues to hold an ownership interest, pursuant to a particular Volcker Rule exemption. At or before the end of the applicable conformance period, such general prohibitions will restrict certain transactions and relationships between Morgan Stanley affiliates and the Partnership, which could require restructuring of those relationships.
Assets Held in Accounts at U.S. Banks May Not Be Fully Insured. The assets of the Partnership that are deposited with commodity brokers or their affiliates may be placed in deposit accounts at U.S. banks. The FDIC insures deposits held at insured depository institutions for up to $250,000 (including principal and accrued interest) for each insurable capacity (e.g., individual accounts, joint accounts, corporate accounts, etc.), though deposits in separate branches of an insured institution are not separately insured. If the FDIC were to become receiver of an insured U.S. bank holding deposit accounts that were established by a commodity broker or one of its affiliates, then it is uncertain whether the commodity broker, the affiliate involved, the Partnership, or the investor would be able to reclaim cash in the deposit accounts above $250,000.
Other Federal Agencies, Including the SEC and the CFTC, Regulate Certain Activities of the Partnership and General Partner. Regulatory changes other than banking regulations could adversely affect the Partnership by restricting its trading activities and/or increasing the costs or taxes to which the investors are subject. The Dodd-Frank Act, among other things, grants the CFTC and SEC broad rulemaking authority to implement various provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, including comprehensive regulation of the OTC derivatives market and certain foreign exchange transactions. The implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act could adversely affect the Partnership by increasing transaction and/or regulatory compliance costs. In addition, greater regulatory scrutiny may increase the Partnerships and the General Partners exposure to potential liabilities. Increased regulatory oversight can also impose administrative burdens on the General Partner, including, without limitation, responding to investigations and implementing new policies and procedures. As a result, the General Partners time, attention and resources may be diverted from portfolio management activities.
Other potentially adverse regulatory initiatives could develop suddenly and without notice.
The General Partner, the Partnership and its Service Providers and their Respective Operations Are Potentially Vulnerable to Cyber-Security Attacks or Incidents. Like other business enterprises, the use of the internet and other electronic media and technology exposes the General Partner, the Partnership and its service providers, and their respective operations, to potential risks from cyber-security attacks or incidents (collectively, cyber events). Cyber events may include, for example, unauthorized access to systems, networks or devices, infection from computer viruses or other malicious software code, mishandling or misuse of information and attacks which shut down, disable, slow or otherwise disrupt operations, business processes or website access or functionality. In addition to intentional cyber events, unintentional cyber events can occur. Unintentional cyber events may include, for example, the inadvertent release of confidential information, the mishandling or misuse of information and/or technological limitations or hardware failures (in the markets or otherwise) that constrain the Partnerships ability to gather, process and communicate information efficiently and securely, without interruption.
Any cyber event could adversely affect the Partnerships business, financial condition or results of operations and cause the Partnership to incur financial loss and expense, as well as face exposure to regulatory penalties or legal claims, reputational damage and additional costs associated with corrective measures. A cyber-security breach could also jeopardize a limited partners personal, confidential, proprietary or other information processed and stored in, and transmitted through, the General Partners or a service providers computer systems. A cyber event may cause the Partnership or its service providers to lose proprietary information, suffer data corruption, lose operational capacity (such as, for example, the loss of the ability to process transactions, calculate the Partnerships net asset value, or allow investors to transact business) and/or fail to comply with applicable privacy and other laws. Among other potentially harmful effects, cyber events also may result in theft, unauthorized monitoring and failures in the physical infrastructure or operating systems that support the Partnership or its service providers.
The nature of malicious cyber-attacks is becoming increasingly sophisticated and neither the General Partner nor the Partnership can control the cyber systems and cyber-security systems of the advisor or other third-party service providers.
The General Partner May Determine to Invest Up To All of the Partnerships Assets in United States Treasury Bills and/or Money Market Mutual Fund Securities. The General Partner has invested a portion, and may determine to invest up to all, of the Partnerships assets in United States Treasury bills and/or money market mutual funds, including money market mutual funds managed by Morgan Stanley or its affiliates. The Partnership will retain all interest income earned on Treasury bills and money market mutual fund securities purchased.
In the event that the General Partner is required to liquidate Treasury bills before they mature, to meet redemption requests or otherwise, the Partnership may incur a loss on such Treasury bills and/or may be subject to additional fees or other costs. The General Partner will endeavor to maintain sufficient cash in the Partnerships accounts in order to meet margin requirements and avoid early liquidation of Treasury bills.
Although a money market mutual fund currently seeks to preserve the value of each of its shares at $1.00 per share, it is possible to incur losses when investing in a money market mutual fund. An investment in a money market mutual fund is not insured or guaranteed by any government agency. A money market mutual fund may experience significant pressures from, among other things, shareholder redemptions, issuer credit downgrades and illiquid markets. There have been some money market mutual funds that have broken the buck, which means that, upon redemption, investors in those funds did not receive $1.00 per share for their investments in those funds. Recent rule amendments adopted by the SEC will require certain money market mutual funds to implement floating net asset values in the future that will not preserve the value of each of its shares at $1.00 per share. The implementation of these rule amendments may impact the Partnerships use of these money market mutual funds for capital preservation purposes.
Risks Relating to Futures Interests Trading and the Futures Interests Markets
Futures Interests Trading is Speculative and Volatile. The rapid fluctuations in the market prices of futures, forwards, and options make an investment in the Partnership volatile. Volatility is caused by, among other things, changes in supply and demand relationships; weather; agricultural, trade, fiscal, monetary and exchange control programs; domestic and foreign political and economic events and policies; and changes in interest rates. If a Trading Advisor incorrectly predicts the direction of prices in futures, forwards and options, large losses may occur. The Partnerships performance will be volatile on a monthly and an annual basis. The Partnership could lose all or substantially all of its assets.
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The Partnerships Futures Interests Trading is Highly Leveraged such that Small Changes in the Price of the Partnerships Positions May Result in Substantial Losses. Trading Advisors may use substantial leverage in trading the Partnerships assets. Trading futures, forwards and options involves substantial leverage, which could result in immediate and substantial losses. Due to the low margin deposits normally required in trading futures, forwards and options (typically between 2% and 15% of the value of the contract purchased or sold), an extremely high degree of leverage is typical of a futures interests trading account. As a result, a relatively small price movement in futures, forwards and options may result in immediate and substantial losses to the investor. For example, if 10% of the face value of a contract is deposited as margin for that contract, a 10% decrease in the value of the contract would cause a total loss of the margin deposit. A decrease of more than 10% in the value of the contract would cause a loss greater than the amount of the margin deposit.
The leverage employed by the Trading Advisors in their trading can vary substantially from month to month. This leverage, expressed as the underlying value of the Partnerships positions compared to the average net assets of the Partnership, is anticipated to range from two times the Partnerships net assets to ten times the Partnerships net assets. Under certain conditions, however, the Partnerships leverage could exceed (or be less than) such range. The amount of margin required to be deposited with respect to an individual futures contract is determined by the exchange upon which the contract is traded and the commodity broker at which the position is held and may be changed at any time.
Options Trading Can be More Volatile than Futures Trading, and Purchasing and Writing Options Could Result in Trading Losses. The Partnership may trade options on futures. Although successful options trading requires many of the same skills as successful futures trading, the risks are different. Successful options trading requires a trader to assess accurately near-term market volatility because that volatility is immediately reflected in the price of outstanding options. Correct assessment of market volatility can therefore be of much greater significance in trading options than it is in many long-term futures strategies where volatility does not have as great an effect on the price of a futures contract. Specific market movements of the commodities or futures contracts underlying an option cannot accurately be predicted. The purchaser of an option may lose the entire premium paid for the option. The writer, or seller, of a put option collects a premium and risks losing the difference between the strike price and the market price of the underlying commodity or futures contract (less the premium received) if the option buyer exercises its put option. The writer, or seller, of a call option has unlimited risk. A call option writer collects a premium and risks losing the difference between the price it would have to pay to obtain the underlying commodity or futures contract and the strike price (less the premium received) if the option buyer exercises its call option.
Market Illiquidity May Cause Less Favorable Trade Prices. Although the Trading Advisors generally will purchase and sell actively-traded contracts where last trade price information and quoted prices are readily available, the price at which a sale or purchase occurs may differ from the price expected because there may be a delay between receiving a quote and executing a trade, particularly in circumstances where a market has limited trading volume and prices are often quoted for relatively limited quantities. In addition, most U.S. futures exchanges have established daily price fluctuation limits which preclude the execution of trades at prices outside of the limit, and, from time to time, the CFTC or the exchanges may suspend trading in market disruption circumstances. In these cases it is possible that the Partnership could be required to maintain a losing position that it otherwise would execute and incur significant losses or be unable to establish a position and miss a profit opportunity.
Factors that can contribute to market illiquidity for exchange-traded contracts include:
● | exchange-imposed price fluctuation limits; |
● | limits on the number of contracts speculative traders may hold in most commodity markets; and |
● | market disruptions. |
The General Partner expects that non-exchange traded contracts will be traded for commodity interests for which there is generally a liquid underlying market. Such markets, however, may experience periods of illiquidity and are also subject to market disruptions.
Since the Trading Advisors already manage sizable assets in the commodity markets, it is possible that the Partnership may encounter illiquid situations. It is impossible to quantify the frequency or magnitude of these risks, however, especially because the conditions often occur unexpectedly.
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Trading on Foreign Exchanges Presents Greater Risks to the Partnership than Trading on U.S. Exchanges. The Partnership trades on exchanges located outside the United States. Trading on U.S. exchanges is subject to CFTC regulation and oversight, including, for example, minimum capital requirements for commodity brokers, segregation of customer funds, regulation of trading practices on the exchanges, prohibitions against trading ahead of customer orders, prohibitions against filling orders off exchanges, prescribed risk disclosure statements, testing and licensing of industry sales personnel and other industry professionals, and recordkeeping requirements, and other requirements and restrictions for the purpose of preventing price manipulation and other disruptions to market integrity, avoiding systemic risk, preventing fraud and promoting innovation, competition and financial integrity of transactions. Trading on foreign exchanges is not regulated by the CFTC or any other U.S. governmental agency or instrumentality and may be subject to regulations that are different from those to which U.S. exchange trading is subject, may provide less protection to investors than trading on U.S. exchanges, and may be less vigorously enforced than regulations in the U.S.
Trading on foreign exchanges involves some risks that trading on U.S. exchanges does not, such as:
Lack of Investor Protection Regulation
The rights of the Partnership in the event of the insolvency or bankruptcy of a non-U.S. market, broker or bank are likely to differ from rights that the Partnership would have in the United States and these rights may be more limited than in the case of failures of U.S. markets, brokers or banks.
Possible Governmental Intervention
Generally, foreign brokers are not subject to the jurisdiction of the CFTC or any other U.S. regulator. In addition, the Partnerships assets held outside of the United States to margin transactions on foreign exchanges are held in accordance with the client assets protection regime and the insolvency laws of the applicable jurisdiction. A foreign government might halt trading in a market and/or take possession of the Partnerships assets maintained in its country in which case the assets may never be recovered. The General Partner might have little or no notice that such events were happening. In such circumstances, the General Partner may not be able to obtain the Partnerships assets.
Relatively New Markets
Some foreign exchanges on which the Partnership trades may be in developmental stages so that prior price histories may not be indicative of current price patterns.
Exchange-Rate Exposure
The Partnership is valued in U.S. dollars. Contracts on foreign exchanges are usually traded in the local currency. The Partnerships assets held in connection with contracts priced and settled in a foreign currency may be held in a foreign depository in accounts denominated in a foreign currency. Changes in the value of the local currency relative to the U.S. dollar could cause losses to the Partnership even if the contract traded is profitable.
Risks Associated with Affiliates
The Partnerships clearing broker may use an affiliate to carry and clear transactions on foreign exchanges. While the use of affiliates can provide certain benefits, it can also pose certain risks. In particular, if a clearing broker or an affiliated foreign broker were to fail, it is likely that all of its affiliated companies would fail or be placed in administration within a relatively brief period of time. Each of these companies would be liquidated in accordance with the bankruptcy laws of the local jurisdiction. Moreover, return of the Partnerships assets held at affiliated foreign brokers would be delayed, perhaps for a significant period of time, and would be subject to additional administrative costs. If, on the other hand, a clearing broker had cleared its customers foreign futures and foreign options transactions through unaffiliated foreign brokers, such broker likely would not have failed and the clearing brokers bankruptcy trustee could have directed the foreign broker to liquidate all of the Partnerships positions and return the balance to the trustee for distribution to the Partnership.
The percentage of the Partnerships positions which are traded on foreign exchanges can vary significantly from month to month.
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The Unregulated Nature of Uncleared Trades in the OTC Markets Creates Counterparty Risks that Do Not Exist in Futures Trading on Exchanges or in Cleared Swaps. Unlike futures contracts and cleared swaps, uncleared trades, such as forward contracts, some swaps and some OTC spot contracts, are entered into between private parties off an exchange or other trading platform and are not subject to clearing. As a result, the performance of those contracts is not guaranteed by an exchange or its clearinghouse, and the Partnership is at risk with respect to the ability of the counterparty to perform on the contract, including the creditworthiness of the counterparty. Trading of foreign exchange spot contracts or foreign exchange forwards and foreign exchange swaps (as such terms are defined in the Dodd-Frank Act), and of uncleared swaps is not regulated or is subject to limited regulation; therefore, there are limited or no specific standards or regulatory supervision of trade pricing and other trading activities that occur in those markets. The Partnership trades such contracts with MS&Co. and is at risk with respect to the creditworthiness and trading practices of MS&Co. as the counterparty to the contracts.
Forward Foreign Currency and Spot Contracts Historically Were Not Regulated When Traded Between Certain Eligible Contract Participants and Are Subject to Credit Risk. The Partnership may trade forward contracts in foreign currencies and may engage in spot commodity transactions (transactions in physical commodities). These contracts, unlike futures contracts and options on futures, historically were not regulated by the CFTC when traded between certain eligible contract participants, as defined in the Commodity Exchange Act. On July 21, 2010, the President signed into law major financial services reform legislation in the form of the Dodd-Frank Act. The Dodd-Frank Act includes foreign currency forwards and foreign currency swaps (as such terms are defined in the Dodd-Frank Act) in the definition of swap. The CFTC has been granted authority to regulate all swaps, but grants the U.S. Treasury Department the discretion to exempt foreign currency forwards and foreign currency swaps from all aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act other than reporting, recordkeeping and business conduct rules for swap dealers and major swap participants. In November 2012, Treasury determined that those transactions can be carved out of the swap category, and they are subject only to the noted categories of the Dodd-Frank Act requirements. Therefore, the Partnership will not receive the full benefit of CFTC regulation for certain of their foreign currency trading activities.
The percentage of the Partnerships positions that are expected to constitute foreign currency forwards and foreign currency swaps can vary substantially from month to month.
Trading Swaps Creates Distinctive Risks. The Trading Advisors may trade in certain swaps. Unlike futures and options on futures contracts, most swap contracts currently are not traded on or cleared by an exchange or clearinghouse. The CFTC currently requires only a limited class of swap contracts (certain interest rate and credit default swaps) to be cleared and executed on an exchange or other organized trading platform. In accordance with the Dodd-Frank Act, the CFTC will in the future determine which other classes of swap contracts will be required to be cleared and executed on an exchange or other organized trading platform. Until such time as these transactions are cleared, the Partnership will be subject to a greater risk of counterparty default on its swaps. Because swaps do not generally involve the delivery of underlying assets or principal, the amount payable upon default and early termination is usually calculated by reference to the current market value of the contract. Swap dealers and major swap participants require the Partnership to deposit initial margin and variation margin as collateral to support the Partnerships obligation under the swap agreement but may not themselves provide collateral for the benefit of the Partnership. If the counterparty to such a swap defaults, the Partnership would be a general unsecured creditor for any termination amounts owed by the counterparty to the Partnership as well as for any collateral deposits in excess of the amounts owed by the Partnership to the counterparty, which would likely result in losses to the Partnership.
There are no limitations on daily price movements in swaps. Speculative position limits are not currently applicable to swaps, but in the future may be applicable for swaps on certain commodities. In addition, participants in the swap markets are not required to make continuous markets in the swaps they trade, and determining a market value for calculation of termination amounts can lead to uncertain results.
Trading of swaps has been and will continue to be subject to substantial change under the Dodd-Frank Act and related regulatory action. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, many commodity swaps may be required to be cleared through central clearing parties and executed on exchanges or other organized trading platforms. Security-based swaps will be subject to similar requirements. The CFTC and the prudential regulators that oversee swap dealers finalized rules regarding margin for uncleared swaps which will impose certain requirements beginning September 1, 2016 that may adversely impact the manner in which such swaps are traded and/or settled or increase the costs of such trades. These rules require, among other things, daily two-way margin (posting and collecting) for all trades between covered swap entities (CSEs) and swap dealers (SDs) and major swap participants (MSPs), and daily two-way margin for all trades between CSEs and financial end users that have over $8 billion in gross notional exposure in uncleared swaps. The rules also require daily cash payments for all trades between CSEs and SD/MSPs and daily posting for all trades between SD/MSPs and financial end users. Additional regulatory requirements will apply to all swaps, whether subject to mandatory clearing or not. These include collateral and capital requirements, reporting obligations, speculative position limits for certain swaps, and other regulatory requirements. Swaps which are not offered for clearing by a clearing house will continue to be traded bi-laterally. Such bi-lateral transactions will remain subject to many of the risks discussed in the preceding paragraphs.
Non-U.S. depositories are not subject to U.S. regulation. The Partnerships assets held in these depositories are subject to the risk that events could occur which would hinder or prevent the availability of these funds for distribution to customers, including the Partnership. Such events may include actions by the government of the jurisdiction in which the depository is located including expropriation, taxation, moratoria and political or diplomatic events.
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Implementation of Legislation is Not Complete. Rules implementing the Dodd-Frank Act and similar legislation in other countries are not yet complete. The impact of future rules on transactions of the type undertaken by the Partnership is not certain.
Changes in Regulation of Swaps Could Lead to Increased Costs. As the Dodd-Frank Act and related rules, as well as analogous legislation and regulations in other countries, are implemented and market infrastructure adapts to the changes, the cost of engaging in trading of swaps and other products could increase, reducing the profits from those trades.
Central Clearing Parties Could Fail. Central clearing parties are highly capitalized. Cleared transactions are supported by initial and variation margin. As a result, failure of a central clearing party is highly unlikely. If a central clearing party were to fail, however, the impact on the financial system in general and on the Partnerships positions in particular is uncertain and could affect a large portion of the market.
Deregistration of the Commodity Pool Operator or Commodity Trading Advisors Could Disrupt Operations. The General Partner is a registered commodity pool operator and each Trading Advisor is registered with the CFTC as a commodity trading advisor. If the CFTC were to terminate, suspend, revoke or not renew the registration of the General Partner, the General Partner would withdraw as general partner of the Partnership. The limited partners would then determine whether to select a replacement general partner or to dissolve the Partnership. If the CFTC were to terminate, suspend, revoke or not renew the registration of a Trading Advisor, the General Partner would terminate such Trading Advisors advisory agreement with the Partnership. The General Partner could reallocate the Partnerships assets managed by the deregistered Trading Advisor to new trading advisor(s) or terminate the Partnership. No action is currently pending or threatened against the General Partner or any of the Trading Advisors.
The Partnership is Subject to Speculative Position Limits. U.S. futures exchanges have established speculative position limits (referred to as position limits) on the maximum net long or net short position, which any person or group of persons may hold or control in particular futures and options on futures. Most exchanges also limit the amount of fluctuation in commodity futures contract prices on a single trading day. Therefore, a Trading Advisor may have to modify its trading instructions or reduce the size of its position in one or more futures or options contracts in order to avoid exceeding such position limits, which could adversely affect the profitability of the Partnership. The futures exchange may amend or adjust these position limits or the interpretation of how such limits are applied, adversely affecting the profitability of the Partnership. In addition, in October 2011, the CFTC adopted rules governing position limits on futures (and options on futures) on a number of agricultural, energy and metals commodities, as well as on swaps that perform a significant price discovery function with respect to those futures and options. In September 2012, the CFTCs rules were vacated by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and remanded to the CFTC for further consideration. The CFTC proposed revised position limits rules late in 2013. The comment period for the rules closed in February 2014, and the CFTC subsequently reopened comment periods for comments about certain issues related to futures and options contracts on agricultural commodities only. Those comment periods have also closed, and the date for the CFTCs final rules is unknown. It is possible that these rules may take effect in some form. If so, these rules could have an adverse effect on the Partnerships trading.
The Partnership has Credit Risk to the Commodity Brokers. The Partnership has credit risk because the commodity brokers act as the futures commission merchants for futures transactions or the counterparties of OTC transactions, with respect to most of the Partnerships assets. As such, in the event that the commodity brokers are unable to perform, the Partnerships assets are at risk and, in such event, the Partnership may only recover a portion of its investment or nothing at all. Exchange-traded futures and futures-styled option contracts are marked to market on a daily basis, with variations in value credited or charged to the Partnerships account on a daily basis. The commodity brokers, as futures commission merchants for the Partnerships exchange-traded contracts, are required, pursuant to CFTC regulations, 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 and futures-styled options contracts, including an amount equal to the net unrealized gain on all open futures and futures-styled options contracts. Similar requirements apply with respect to funds held in connection with cleared swap contracts. In the event of a shortfall in segregated customer funds held by the futures commission merchant, the Partnerships assets on account with the futures commission merchant may be at risk in the event of the futures commission merchants bankruptcy or insolvency, and in such event, the Partnership may only recover a portion of the available customer funds. If no property is available for distribution, the Partnership
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would not recover any of its assets. With respect to the Partnerships OTC foreign exchange contracts and uncleared swaps with MS&Co. prior to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Acts provisions, there was no requirement to segregate funds held with respect to such contracts. The CFTC and the prudential regulators that oversee swap dealers finalized rules regarding margin for uncleared swaps which will impose certain requirements beginning September 1, 2016 that may adversely impact the manner in which such swaps are traded and/or settled or increase the costs of such trades. These rules require, among other things, daily two-way margin (posting and collecting) for all trades between CSEs and SDs and MSPs, and daily two-way margin for all trades between CSEs and financial end users that have over $8 billion in gross notional exposure in uncleared swaps. The rules also require daily cash payments for all trades between CSEs and SD/MSPs and daily posting for all trades between SD/MSPs and financial end users. There may also be costs and delays involved in negotiating the custodial arrangement and related contractual terms.
Risks Relating to the Trading Advisors
Since the future performance of the Trading Advisors is unpredictable, the Trading Advisors past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Reliance on the Trading Advisors to Trade Successfully. The Trading Advisors are responsible for making all futures, forwards, and options trading decisions on behalf of the Partnership. The General Partner has no control over the specific trades the Trading Advisors may make, leverage used, risks and/or concentrations assumed or whether the Trading Advisors will act in accordance with the disclosure documents or descriptive materials furnished by them to the General Partner. The General Partner can provide no assurance that the trading program employed by the Trading Advisors will be successful. The Trading Advisors, in turn, are dependent upon the services of a limited number of persons to develop and refine their trading approaches and strategies and execute the trading transactions. The loss of the services of any of the Trading Advisors principals or key employees, or the failure of those principals or key employees to function effectively as a team, may have an adverse effect on the Trading Advisors ability to manage their trading activities successfully, or may cause a Trading Advisor to cease operations entirely. This, in turn, could negatively affect the Partnerships performance.
Market Factors May Adversely Influence the Trading Advisors Trading Programs. In the past, there have been periods when market conditions have not been favorable to the Trading Advisors respective strategies, and such periods may recur. The past performance of such trading strategies is not necessarily indicative of their future profitability, and no trading program can consistently determine which commodity to trade or when to enter into the trade. Often, the most unprofitable market conditions for the Partnership are those in which prices whipsaw, that is, such price moves quickly upward (or downward), then reverses, then moves upward (or downward) again, then reverses again. In such conditions, the Trading Advisors may establish positions based on incorrectly identifying both the brief upward or downward price movements as trends, whereas in fact no trends sufficient to generate profits develop. Any factor which may lessen the prospect of favorable conditions in the future (such as lack of major price trends or increased governmental control of, or participation in, the markets) may reduce the Trading Advisors ability to trade profitably in the future.
Increasing the Assets Managed by the Trading Advisors May Adversely Affect Their Performance. The rates of return achieved by commodity trading advisors often diminish as the assets under their management increase. This can occur for many reasons, including the inability of the trading advisor to execute larger position sizes at desired prices and because of the need to adjust the trading advisors trading program to avoid exceeding speculative position limits. These are limits established by the CFTC and the exchanges on the number of speculative futures and options contracts in a commodity that one trader may own or control. The Trading Advisors have not agreed to limit the amount of additional assets that they will manage.
You Will Not be Aware of Changes to the Trading Advisors Trading Programs. Because of the proprietary nature of the Trading Advisors trading programs, you generally will not be advised if adjustments are made to the Trading Advisors trading programs in order to accommodate additional assets under management or for any other reason.
The Trading Advisors May Terminate Their Advisory Agreements. The advisory agreements with the Trading Advisors automatically renew annually unless terminated by the General Partner or the relevant Trading Advisor. In the event an advisory agreement is not renewed, the General Partner may not be able to enter into an arrangement with the relevant Trading Advisor or another trading advisor on terms substantially similar to the previous advisory agreement.
Disadvantages of Replacing or Switching Trading Advisors. The Trading Advisors are required to recoup previous trading losses before they can earn performance-based compensation.
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However, the General Partner may elect to replace a Trading Advisor if it has a loss carry-forward. In that case, the Partnership would lose the free ride of any potential recoupment of the prior losses. In addition, the new trading advisor(s) would earn performance-based compensation on the first dollars of investment profits. The effect of the replacement of, or the reallocation of assets away from, a Trading Advisor therefore could be significant.
Partnership Performance May Be Hindered by Increased Competition for Positions. Assets in managed futures have grown from an estimated $300 million in 1980 to over $327.3 billion as of December 31, 2015 (source: BarclayHedge, Ltd., Fairfield, IA). This has resulted in increased trading competition. Since futures are traded in an auction-like market, the more competition there is for some contracts, the more difficult it is for the Trading Advisors to obtain the best prices for the Partnership. The Trading Advisors are required to use an allocation methodology that is fair to all customers.
You Will Not Have Access to the Partnerships Positions and Must Rely on the General Partner to Monitor the Trading Advisors. As a limited partner, you will not have access to the Partnerships trade positions. Consequently, you will not know whether the Trading Advisors are adhering to the Partnerships trading policies and must rely on the ability of the General Partner to monitor trading and protect your investment.
Taxation Risks
You May Have Tax Liability Attributable To Your Interest in the Partnership Even If You Have Received No Distributions and Redeemed No Units and Even if the Partnership Generated a Loss. If the Partnership has profit for a taxable year, the profit will be includible in your taxable income, whether or not cash or other property is actually distributed to you by the Partnership. The General Partner presently does not intend to make any distributions from the Partnership. Accordingly, it is anticipated that U.S. federal income taxes on your allocable share of the Partnerships profits will exceed the amount of distributions to you, if any, for a taxable year, so that you must be prepared to fund any tax liability from redemptions of Units or other sources. In addition, the Partnership may have capital losses from trading activities that cannot be deducted against the Partnerships ordinary income (e.g., interest income, periodic net swap payments) so that you may have to pay taxes on ordinary income even if the Partnership generates a net loss.
The Partnerships Tax Returns Could be Audited. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could audit the Partnerships U.S. federal income tax returns. If an audit results in an adjustment to the Partnerships tax return, limited partners in the Partnership could be required to file amended returns and pay additional tax. Pursuant to new legislation effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, audits of the Partnership generally will be conducted at the Partnership level and any adjustment that results in additional tax (including interest and penalties thereon) will be assessed and collected at the Partnership level in the current taxable year, with the current partners indirectly bearing such cost, unless the Partnership makes an election to issue adjusted K-1s to those partners that were partners in the taxable year subject to audit. Therefore, unless the Partnership elects otherwise, the Partnership may be directly responsible in the current taxable year for the income tax liability resulting from an audit adjustment that relates to a prior taxable year in which a current limited partner did not own an interest in the Partnership or in which the limited partners ownership percentage has since changed. The full implications of these new rules are not yet known and limited partners should consult their tax advisers regarding the potential implications of this new audit regime.
You Will Recognize Short-Term Capital Gain. Profits on futures contracts traded in regulated U.S. and some foreign exchanges, foreign currency contracts traded in the interbank market, and U.S. and some foreign exchange-traded options on commodities are generally taxed as short-term capital gain to the extent of 40% of gains with respect to section 1256 contracts and at least 50% of the gain arising from a mixed straddle account and are currently taxed at a maximum marginal ordinary U.S. federal income tax rate of 39.6%.
The IRS Could Take the Position that Deductions for Certain Partnership Expenses Are Subject To Various Limitations. Non-corporate taxpayers are subject to certain limitations for deductions for investment advisory expenses for U.S. federal income tax and alternative minimum tax purposes. The IRS could argue that certain Partnership expenses are investment advisory expenses. Prospective investors should discuss with their tax advisors the tax consequences of an investment in the Partnership.
Tax Laws Are Subject To Change at Any Time. Tax laws and court and IRS interpretations thereof are subject to change at any time, possibly with retroactive effect. Prospective investors are urged to discuss scheduled and potential tax law changes with their tax advisors.
Non-U.S. Investors May Face Exchange Rate Risk and Local Tax Consequences. Non-U.S. investors should note that Units are denominated in U.S. dollars and that changes in rates of exchange between currencies may cause the value of their investment to decrease or to increase. Non-U.S. investors should consult their own tax advisors concerning the applicable U.S. and foreign tax implications of this investment.
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Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.
The Partnerships executive and administrative offices are located within the offices of the General Partner. The General Partners offices utilized by the Partnership are located at 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036.
This section describes the major pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which MS&Co. or its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their property is subject. There are no material legal proceedings pending against the Partnership or the General Partner.
On June 1, 2011, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated converted from a Delaware corporation to a Delaware limited liability company. As a result of that conversion, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated is now named Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (MS&Co.).
MS&Co. is a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, a Delaware holding company. Morgan Stanley files periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) as required by the Exchange Act, which include current descriptions of material litigation and material proceedings and investigations, if any, by governmental and/or regulatory agencies or self-regulatory organizations concerning Morgan Stanley and its subsidiaries, including MS&Co. As a consolidated subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, MS&Co. does not file its own periodic reports with the SEC that contain descriptions of material litigation, proceedings and investigations. As a result, we refer you to the Legal Proceedings section of Morgan Stanleys SEC 10-K filings for 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
In addition to the matters described in those filings, in the normal course of business, each of Morgan Stanley and MS&Co. has been named, from time to time, as a defendant in various legal actions, including arbitrations, class actions, and other litigation, arising in connection with its activities as a global diversified financial services institution. Certain of the legal actions include claims for substantial compensatory and/or punitive damages or claims for indeterminate amounts of damages. Each of Morgan Stanley and MS&Co. is also involved, from time to time, in investigations and proceedings by governmental and/or regulatory agencies or self-regulatory organizations, certain of which may result in adverse judgments, fines or penalties. The number of these investigations and proceedings has increased in recent years with regard to many financial services institutions, including Morgan Stanley and MS&Co.
MS&Co. is a Delaware limited liability company with its main business office located at 1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036. Among other registrations and memberships, MS&Co. is registered as a futures commission merchant and is a member of the National Futures Association.
Regulatory and Governmental Matters.
MS&Co. has received subpoenas and requests for information from certain federal and state regulatory and governmental entities, including among others various members of the RMBS Working Group of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force, such as the United States Department of Justice, Civil Division and several state Attorney Generals Offices, concerning the origination, financing, purchase, securitization and servicing of subprime and non-subprime residential mortgages and related matters such as residential mortgage backed securities (RMBS), collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), structured investment vehicles (SIVs) and credit default swaps backed by or referencing mortgage pass-through certificates. These matters, some of which are in advanced stages, include, but are not limited to, investigations related to MS&Co.s due diligence on the loans that it purchased for securitization, MS&Co.s communications with ratings agencies, MS&Co.s disclosures to investors, and MS&Co.s handling of servicing and foreclosure related issues.
On February 25, 2015, MS&Co. reached an agreement in principle with the United States Department of Justice, Civil Division and the United States Attorneys Office for the Northern District of California, Civil Division (collectively, the Civil Division) to pay $2.6 billion to resolve certain claims that the Civil Division indicated it intended to bring against MS&Co. That settlement was finalized on February 10, 2016.
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In May 2014, the California Attorney Generals Office (CAAG), which is one of the members of the RMBS Working Group, indicated that it has made certain preliminary conclusions that MS&Co. made knowing and material misrepresentations regarding RMBS and that it knowingly caused material misrepresentations to be made regarding the Cheyne SIV, which issued securities marketed to the California Public Employees Retirement System. The CAAG has further indicated that it believes MS&Co.s conduct violated California law and that it may seek treble damages, penalties and injunctive relief. MS&Co. does not agree with these conclusions and has presented defenses to them to the CAAG.
In October 2014, the Illinois Attorney Generals Office (ILAG) sent a letter to MS&Co. alleging that MS&Co. knowingly made misrepresentations related to RMBS purchased by certain pension funds affiliated with the State of Illinois and demanding that MS&Co. pay ILAG approximately $88 million. MS&Co. and ILAG reached an agreement to resolve the matter on February 10, 2016.
On January 13, 2015, the New York Attorney Generals Office (NYAG), which is also a member of the RMBS Working Group, indicated that it intends to file a lawsuit related to approximately 30 subprime securitizations sponsored by MS&Co. NYAG indicated that the lawsuit would allege that MS&Co. misrepresented or omitted material information related to the due diligence, underwriting and valuation of the loans in the securitizations and the properties securing them and indicated that its lawsuit would be brought under the Martin Act. MS&Co. and NYAG reached an agreement to resolved the matter on February 10, 2016.
On June 5, 2012, MS&Co. consented to and became the subject of an Order Instituting Proceedings Pursuant to Sections 6(c) and 6(d) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended, Making Findings and Imposing Remedial Sanctions by The CFTC to resolve allegations related to the failure of a salesperson to comply with exchange rules that prohibit off-exchange futures transactions unless there is an Exchange for Related Position (EFRP). Specifically, the CFTC found that from April 2008 through October 2009, MS&Co. violated Section 4c(a) of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC Regulation 1.38 by executing, processing and reporting numerous off-exchange futures trades to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) as EFRPs in violation of CME and CBOT rules because those trades lacked the corresponding and related cash, OTC swap, OTC option, or other OTC derivative position. In addition, the CFTC found that MS&Co. violated CFTC Regulation 166.3 by failing to supervise the handling of the trades at issue and failing to have adequate policies and procedures designed to detect and deter the violations of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended, and CFTC Regulations. Without admitting or denying the underlying allegations and without adjudication of any issue of law or fact, MS&Co. accepted and consented to entry of findings and the imposition of a cease and desist order, a fine of $5,000,000, and undertakings related to public statements, cooperation and payment of the fine. MS&Co. entered into corresponding and related settlements with the CME and CBOT in which the CME found that MS&Co. violated CME Rules 432.Q and 538 and fined MS&Co. $750,000 and CBOT found that MS&Co. violated CBOT Rules 432.Q and 538 and fined MS&Co. $1,000,000.
On July 23, 2014, the SEC approved a settlement by MS&Co. and certain affiliates to resolve an investigation related to certain subprime RMBS transactions sponsored and underwritten by those entities in 2007. Pursuant to the settlement, MS&Co. and certain affiliates were charged with violating Sections 17(a)(2) and 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act, agreed to pay disgorgement and penalties in an amount of $275 million and neither admitted nor denied the SECs findings.
On April 21, 2015, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (CBOE) and the CBOE Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE) filed statements of charges against MS&Co. in connection with trading by one of MS&Co.s former traders of EEM options contracts that allegedly disrupted the final settlement price of the November 2012 VXEM futures. CBOE alleged that MS&Co. violated CBOE Rules 4.1, 4.2 and 4.7, Sections 9(a) and 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. CFE alleged that MS&Co. violated CFE Rules 608, 609 and 620. Both matters are ongoing.
On June 18, 2015, MS&Co. entered into a settlement with the SEC and paid a fine of $500,000 as part of the MCDC Initiative to resolve allegations that MS&Co. failed to form a reasonable basis through adequate due diligence for believing the truthfulness of the assertions by issuers and/or obligors regarding their compliance with previous continuing disclosure undertakings pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 in connection with offerings in which MS&Co. acted as senior or sole underwriter.
On August 6, 2015, MS&Co. consented to and became the subject of an order by the CFTC to resolve allegations that MS&Co. violated CFTC Regulation 22.9(a) by failing to hold sufficient US Dollars in cleared swap segregated accounts in the United States to meet all US Dollar obligations to cleared swaps customers. Specifically, the CFTC found that while MS&Co. at all times held sufficient funds in segregation to cover its obligations to its customers, on certain days during 2013 and 2014, it held currencies, such as euros, instead of US dollars, to meet its US dollar obligations. In addition, the CFTC found that MS&Co. violated Regulation 166.3 by failing to have in place adequate
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procedures to ensure that it complied with Regulation 22.9(a). Without admitting or denying the findings or conclusions and without adjudication of any issue of law or fact, MS&Co. accepted and consented to the entry of findings, the imposition of a cease and desist order, a civil monetary penalty of $300,000, and undertakings related to public statements, cooperation, and payment of the monetary penalty.
Civil Litigation
On December 23, 2009, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle filed a complaint against MS&Co. and another defendant in the Superior Court of the State of Washington, styled Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., et al. The amended complaint, filed on September 28, 2010, alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to plaintiff of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $233 million. The complaint raises claims under the Washington State Securities Act and seeks, among other things, to rescind the plaintiffs purchase of such certificates By orders dated June 23, 2011 and July 18, 2011, the court denied defendants omnibus motion to dismiss plaintiffs amended complaint and on August 15, 2011, the court denied MS&Co.s individual motion to dismiss the amended complaint. On March 7, 2013, the court granted defendants motion to strike plaintiffs demand for a jury trial. The defendants joint motions for partial summary judgment were denied on November 9, 2015.At December 25, 2015, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $46 million, and the certificates had not yet incurred actual losses. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $46 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses and to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.
On March 15, 2010, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco filed a complaint against MS&Co. and other defendants in the Superior Court of the State of California styled Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco v. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. et al. An amended complaint, filed on June 10, 2010, alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in connection with the sale to plaintiff of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The amount of certificates allegedly sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $276 million. The complaint raises claims under both the federal securities laws and California law and seeks, among other things, to rescind the plaintiffs purchase of such certificates. On August 11, 2011, plaintiffs federal securities law claims were dismissed with prejudice. On February 9, 2012, defendants demurrers with respect to all other claims were overruled. On December 20, 2013, plaintiffs negligent misrepresentation claims were dismissed with prejudice. At December 25, 2015, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in these cases was approximately $59 million, and the certificates had incurred actual losses of approximately $1 million. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss for this action up to the difference between the $59 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses and to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.
On July 15, 2010, China Development Industrial Bank (CDIB) filed a complaint against MS&Co., styled China Development Industrial Bank v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated et al., which is pending in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County (Supreme Court of NY). The complaint relates to a $275 million credit default swap referencing the super senior portion of the STACK 2006-1 CDO. The complaint asserts claims for common law fraud, fraudulent inducement and fraudulent concealment and alleges that MS&Co. misrepresented the risks of the STACK 2006-1 CDO to CDIB, and that MS&Co. knew that the assets backing the CDO were of poor quality when it entered into the credit default swap with CDIB. The complaint seeks compensatory damages related to the approximately $228 million that CDIB alleges it has already lost under the credit default swap, rescission of CDIBs obligation to pay an additional $12 million, punitive damages, equitable relief, fees and costs. On February 28, 2011, the court denied MS&Co.s motion to dismiss the complaint. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss of up to approximately $240 million plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs.
On October 15, 2010, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago filed a complaint against MS&Co. and other defendants in the Circuit Court of the State of Illinois, styled Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago v. Bank of America Funding Corporation et al. A corrected amended complaint was filed on April 8, 2011. The corrected amended complaint alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to plaintiff of a number of mortgage
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pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans and asserts claims under Illinois law. The total amount of certificates allegedly sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. at issue in the action was approximately $203 million. The complaint seeks, among other things, to rescind the plaintiffs purchase of such certificates. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss the corrected amended complaint on May 27, 2011, which was denied on September 19, 2012. On December 13, 2013, the court entered an order dismissing all claims related to one of the securitizations at issue. After that dismissal, the remaining amount of certificates allegedly issued by MS&Co. or sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $78 million. At December 25, 2015, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $51 million, and the certificates had not yet incurred actual losses. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $51 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses and to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.
On April 20, 2011, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston filed a complaint against MS&Co. and other defendants in the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts styled Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston v. Ally Financial, Inc. F/K/A GMAC LLC et al. An amended complaint was filed on June 29, 2012 and alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to plaintiff of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly issued by MS&Co. or sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $385 million. The amended complaint raises claims under the Massachusetts Uniform Securities Act, the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act and common law and seeks, among other things, to rescind the plaintiffs purchase of such certificates. On May 26, 2011, defendants removed the case to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The defendants motions to dismiss the amended complaint were granted in part and denied in part on September 30, 2013. On November 25, 2013, July 16, 2014, and May 19, 2015, respectively, the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its claims against MS&Co. with respect to three of the securitizations at issue. After these voluntary dismissals, the remaining amount of certificates allegedly issued by MS&Co. or sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $332 million. At December 25, 2015, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $55 million, and the certificates had not yet incurred actual losses. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $55 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses and to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.
On May 3, 2013, plaintiffs in Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank AG et al. v. Morgan Stanley et al. filed a complaint against MS&Co., certain affiliates, and other defendants in the Supreme Court of NY. The complaint alleges that defendants made material misrepresentations and omissions in the sale to plaintiffs of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sponsored, underwritten and/or sold by MS&Co. to plaintiff currently at issue in this action was approximately $644 million. The complaint alleges causes of action against MS&Co. for common law fraud, fraudulent concealment, aiding and abetting fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and rescission and seeks, among other things, compensatory and punitive damages. On June 10, 2014, the court granted in part and denied in part MS&Co.s motion to dismiss the complaint. MS&Co. perfected its appeal from that decision on June 12, 2015. At December 25, 2015, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $269 million, and the certificates had incurred actual losses of approximately $83 million. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $269 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses.
On May 17, 2013, plaintiff in IKB International S.A. in Liquidation, et al. v. Morgan Stanley, et al. filed a complaint against MS&Co. and certain affiliates in the Supreme Court of NY. The complaint alleges that defendants made material misrepresentations and omissions in the sale to plaintiff of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sponsored, underwritten and/or sold by MS&Co. to plaintiff was approximately $132 million. The complaint alleges causes of action against MS&Co. for common law fraud, fraudulent concealment, aiding and abetting fraud, and negligent misrepresentation, and seeks, among other things, compensatory and punitive damages. On October 29, 2014, the court granted in part and denied in part MS&Co.s motion to dismiss. All claims regarding four certificates were dismissed.
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After these dismissals, the remaining amount of certificates allegedly issued by MS&Co. or sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $116 million. On August 26, 2015, MS&Co. perfected its appeal from the courts October 29, 2014 decision. At December 25, 2015, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $28 million, and the certificates had incurred actual losses of $58 million. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $28 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses and to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.
Settled Civil Litigation
On August 25, 2008, MS&Co. and two ratings agencies were named as defendants in a purported class action related to securities issued by a structured investment vehicle called Cheyne Finance PLC and Cheyne Finance LLC (together, the Cheyne SIV). The case was styled Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, et al. v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., et al. The complaint alleged, among other things, that the ratings assigned to the securities issued by the Cheyne SIV were false and misleading, including because the ratings did not accurately reflect the risks associated with the subprime RMBS held by the Cheyne SIV. The plaintiffs asserted allegations of aiding and abetting fraud and negligent misrepresentation relating to approximately $852 million of securities issued by the Cheyne SIV. On April 24, 2013, the parties reached an agreement to settle the case, and on April 26, 2013, the court dismissed the action with prejudice. The settlement does not cover certain claims that were previously dismissed.
On March 15, 2010, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco filed a complaint against MS&Co. and other defendants in the Superior Court of the State of California styled Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, et al. An amended complaint filed on June 10, 2010 alleged that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in connection with the sale to plaintiff of a number of mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The amount of certificates allegedly sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $704 million. The complaint raised claims under both the federal securities laws and California law and sought, among other things, to rescind the plaintiffs purchase of such certificates. On January 26, 2015, as a result of a settlement with certain other defendants, the plaintiff requested and the court subsequently entered a dismissal with prejudice of certain of the plaintiffs claims, including all remaining claims against MS&Co.
On July 9, 2010 and February 11, 2011, Cambridge Place Investment Management Inc. filed two separate complaints against MS&Co. and/or its affiliates and other defendants in the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, both styled Cambridge Place Investment Management Inc. v. Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc., et al. The complaints asserted claims on behalf of certain clients of plaintiffs affiliates and allege that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale of a number of mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly issued by MS&Co. and/or its affiliates or sold to plaintiffs affiliates clients by MS&Co. and/or its affiliates in the two matters was approximately $263 million. On February 11, 2014, the parties entered into an agreement to settle the litigation. On February 20, 2014, the court dismissed the action.
On October 25, 2010, MS&Co., certain affiliates and Pinnacle Performance Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV), were named as defendants in a purported class action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), styled Ge Dandong, et al. v. Pinnacle Performance Ltd., et al. On January 31, 2014, the plaintiffs in the action, which related to securities issued by the SPV in Singapore, filed a second amended complaint, which asserted common law claims of fraud, aiding and abetting fraud, fraudulent inducement, aiding and abetting fraudulent inducement, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. On July 17, 2014, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation, which received final court approval on July 2, 2015.
On July 5, 2011, Allstate Insurance Company and certain of its affiliated entities filed a complaint against MS&Co. in the Supreme Court of NY, styled Allstate Insurance Company, et al. v. Morgan Stanley, et al. An amended complaint was filed on September 9, 2011, and alleges that the defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to the plaintiffs of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly issued and/or sold to the plaintiffs by MS&Co. was approximately $104 million. The complaint raised common law claims of fraud, fraudulent inducement, aiding and abetting fraud, and negligent misrepresentation and seeks, among other things, compensatory and/or recessionary
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damages associated with the plaintiffs purchases of such certificates. On March 15, 2013, the court denied in substantial part the defendants motion to dismiss the amended complaint, which order MS&Co. appealed on April 11, 2013. On May 3, 2013, MS&Co. filed its answer to the amended complaint. On January 16, 2015, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation.
On July 18, 2011, the Western and Southern Life Insurance Company and certain affiliated companies filed a complaint against MS&Co. and other defendants in the Court of Common Pleas in Ohio, styled Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, et al. v. Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Inc., et al. An amended complaint was filed on April 2, 2012 and alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to plaintiffs of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The amount of the certificates allegedly sold to plaintiffs by MS&Co. was approximately $153 million. On June 8, 2015, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation.
On September 2, 2011, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as conservator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, filed 17 complaints against numerous financial services companies, including MS&Co. and certain affiliates. A complaint against MS&Co. and certain affiliates and other defendants was filed in the Supreme Court of NY, styled Federal Housing Finance Agency, as Conservator v. Morgan Stanley et al. The complaint alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in connection with the sale to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac of residential mortgage pass-through certificates with an original unpaid balance of approximately $11 billion. The complaint raised claims under federal and state securities laws and common law and seeks, among other things, rescission and compensatory and punitive damages. On February 7, 2014, the parties entered into an agreement to settle the litigation. On February 20, 2014, the court dismissed the action.
On April 25, 2012, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and certain affiliates filed a complaint against MS&Co. and certain affiliates in the Supreme Court of NY, styled Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, et al. v. Morgan Stanley, et al. An amended complaint was filed on June 29, 2012, and alleges that the defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to the plaintiffs of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sponsored, underwritten, and/or sold by MS&Co. was approximately $758 million. The amended complaint raised common law claims of fraud, fraudulent inducement, and aiding and abetting fraud and seeks, among other things, rescission, compensatory, and/or rescissionary damages, as well as punitive damages, associated with the plaintiffs purchases of such certificates. On April 11, 2014, the parties entered into a settlement agreement.
On April 25, 2012, The Prudential Insurance Company of America and certain affiliates filed a complaint against MS&Co. and certain affiliates in the Superior Court of the State of New Jersey, styled The Prudential Insurance Company of America, et al. v. Morgan Stanley, et al. On October 16, 2012, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. The amended complaint alleged that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in connection with the sale to plaintiffs of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sponsored, underwritten and/or sold by MS&Co. was approximately $1.073 billion. The amended complaint raises claims under the New Jersey Uniform Securities Law, as well as common law claims of negligent misrepresentation, fraud, fraudulent inducement, equitable fraud, aiding and abetting fraud, and violations of the New Jersey RICO statute, and includes a claim for treble damages. On January 8, 2016, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation.
In re Morgan Stanley Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Litigation, which had been pending in the SDNY, was a putative class action involving allegations that, among other things, the registration statements and offering documents related to the offerings of certain mortgage pass-through certificates in 2006 and 2007 contained false and misleading information concerning the pools of residential loans that backed these securitizations. On December 18, 2014, the parties agreement to settle the litigation received final court approval, and on December 19, 2014, the court entered an order dismissing the action.
On November 4, 2011, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), as receiver for Franklin Bank S.S.B, filed two complaints against MS&Co. in the District Court of the State of Texas. Each was styled Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Franklin Bank, S.S.B v. Morgan Stanley & Company LLC F/K/A Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. and alleged that MS&Co. made untrue statements and material omissions in connection with the sale to plaintiff of mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The amount of certificates allegedly underwritten and sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. in these cases was approximately $67 million and $35 million, respectively. On July 2, 2015, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation.
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On February 14, 2013, Bank Hapoalim B.M. filed a complaint against MS&Co. and certain affiliates in the Supreme Court of NY, styled Bank Hapoalim B.M. v. Morgan Stanley et al. The complaint alleges that defendants made material misrepresentations and omissions in the sale to plaintiff of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sponsored, underwritten and/or sold by MS&Co. to plaintiff was approximately $141 million. On July 28, 2015, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation, and on August 12, 2015, the plaintiff filed a stipulation of discontinuance with prejudice.
On September 23, 2013, the plaintiff in National Credit Union Administration Board v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., et al. filed a complaint against MS&Co. and certain affiliates in the SDNY. The complaint alleged that defendants made untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state material facts in the sale to the plaintiff of certain mortgage pass-through certificates issued by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sponsored, underwritten and/or sold by MS&Co. to plaintiffs in the matter was approximately $417 million. The complaint alleged violations of federal and various state securities laws and sought, among other things, rescissionary and compensatory damages. On November 23, 2015, the parties reached an agreement to settle the matter.
On September 16, 2014, the Virginia Attorney Generals Office filed a civil lawsuit, styled Commonwealth of Virginia ex rel. Integra REC LLC v. Barclays Capital Inc., et al., against MS&Co. and several other defendants in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond related to RMBS. The lawsuit alleged that MS&Co. and the other defendants knowingly made misrepresentations and omissions related to the loans backing RMBS purchased by the Virginia Retirement System. The complaint asserts claims under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act, as well as common law claims of actual and constructive fraud, and seeks, among other things, treble damages and civil penalties. On January 6, 2016, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation. An order dismissing the action with prejudice was entered on January 28, 2016.
Additional lawsuits containing claims similar to those described above may be filed in the future. In the course of its business, MS&Co., as a major futures commission merchant, is party to various civil actions, claims and routine regulatory investigations and proceedings that the General Partner believes do not have a material effect on the business of MS&Co. MS&Co. may establish reserves from time to time in connections with such actions.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
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Item 5. | MARKET FOR REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES |
(a) Market Information. The Partnership has issued no stock. There is no established public trading market for Units of the Partnership.
(b) Holders. The number of holders of Units at February 29, 2016 was approximately 7,652.
(c) Distributions. No distributions have been made by the Partnership since it commenced trading operations on August 1, 1991. Ceres has sole discretion to decide what distributions, if any, shall be made to investors in the Partnership. Ceres currently does not intend to make any distributions of the Partnerships profits.
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Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Total trading results, interest income, total expenses, net income (loss) and net income (loss) per Unit for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and net asset value per Unit and total assets as of December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
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Total trading results | $ | (1,474,902) | $ | 20,704,997 | $ | 5,941,647 | $ | (6,598,423) | $ | (37,254,088) | ||||||||||||
Interest income | 6,571 | 19,055 | 78,343 | 153,597 | 125,873 | |||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | (6,326,534) | (7,504,884) | (13,753,034) | (19,734,738) | (30,729,534) | |||||||||||||||||
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Item 7. | MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
As of December 31, 2015, the percentage of assets allocated to each market sector was approximately as follows: Interest Rate 15.5%; Currency 29.2%; Equity 15.7%; and Commodity 39.6%.
Liquidity. The Partnership deposits its assets with MS&Co. as clearing commodity broker in separate futures, forwards and options trading accounts established for each Trading Advisor. Such assets are used as margin to engage in trading and may be used as margin solely for the Partnerships trading. The assets are held either in non-interest bearing bank accounts or in securities and instruments permitted by the CFTC for investment of customer segregated or secured funds. Since the Partnerships sole purpose is to trade in futures, forwards and options, it is expected that the Partnership will continue to own such liquid assets for margin purposes.
The Partnerships investment in futures, forwards and options may, from time to time, be illiquid. Most U.S. futures exchanges limit fluctuations in prices during a single trading day by regulations referred to as daily price fluctuation limits or daily limits. Trades may not be executed at prices beyond the daily limit. If the price for a particular futures or options contract has increased or decreased by an amount equal to the daily limit, positions in that futures or options 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 or options contracts and result in restrictions on redemptions.
There is no limitation on daily price movements 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. For the periods covered by this report, illiquidity has not materially affected the Partnerships assets.
There are no known material trends, demands, commitments, events, or uncertainties at the present time that are reasonably likely to result in the Partnerships liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way.
Capital Resources. The Partnership does not have, nor does it expect to have, any capital assets. The Partnerships only assets are interest receivable and its equity in trading account, consisting of (a) cash on deposit with MS&Co., a portion of which is to be used as margin for trading, (b) net unrealized gains or losses on futures and forward contracts, which are calculated as the difference between the original contract value and fair value and (c) U.S. Treasury bills, at fair value. Redemptions of Units in the future will affect the amount of funds available for investments in futures, forwards and options in subsequent periods. It is not possible to estimate the amount, and therefore the impact, of future outflows of Units.
There are no known material trends, favorable or unfavorable, that would affect, nor any expected material changes to, the Partnerships capital resource arrangements at the present time.
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Results of Operations
General. The Partnerships results depend on the Trading Advisors and the ability of each Trading Advisors trading program to take advantage of price movements in the futures, forwards and options markets.
Altis trades its Global Futures Portfolio Program on behalf of the Partnership. It is a systematic, automated trading program that builds on the market experience of Altis principals and employs a unique proprietary Advanced Asset Allocator. The Advanced Asset Allocator was specifically developed to manage portfolios of derivative instruments in a robust and scalable manner. The portfolio management technology combines original, traditional and contrasting investment techniques into one complete and comprehensive trading system. Investment changes are implemented after considering their effect on the whole portfolio and not just on the individual markets concerned.
Graham currently trades its allocated portion of the Partnerships assets pursuant to Grahams Global Diversified Program, as described below, at 150% Leverage. The Global Diversified Program features the first trend system that Graham developed, which began trading client accounts in 1995. It utilizes multiple computerized trading models and offers broad diversification in both financial and non-financial markets, trading in approximately 65 global markets. The Global Diversified Programs trend system is primarily long-term in nature and is intended to generate significant returns over time with an acceptable degree of risk and volatility. The computer models analyze on a daily basis the recent price action, the relative strength and the risk characteristics of each market and compare statistically the quantitative results of this data to years of historical data on each market.
EMC currently trades its Classic Program for the Partnership. EMCs investment strategies are technical rather than fundamental in nature. In other words, they are developed from analysis of patterns of actual monthly, weekly and daily price movements and are not based on analysis of fundamental supply and demand factors, general economic factors, or anticipated world events. EMC relies on historical analysis of these price patterns to interpret current market behavior and to evaluate technical indicators for trade initiations and liquidations. EMCs investment strategies used in its program are trend-following. This means that initiation and liquidation of positions in a particular market are generally in the direction of the price trend in that market, although at times counter-trend elements also may be employed. EMC employs an investment strategy which utilizes a blend of systems (or, stated another way, a number of systems simultaneously). The strategies are diversified in that its program follows a number of futures interests and often invests in more than ten different interests at one time.
Rabar trades its investment strategy on behalf of the Partnership. The objective of Rabars investment strategy is to generate capital appreciation over the long run by investing exclusively in futures interests, including exchange-traded futures contracts, options on futures contracts, foreign currency forward contracts and, to a very limited extent, cash commodities. Rabar may also engage in exchange for physical transactions, more commonly referred to as EFPs. Rabars strategy employs a diversified, systematic, technical, and trend-following approach, utilizing a blend of several separate and distinct quantitative models.
Northfield traded the Diversified Program on behalf of the Partnership prior to its termination effective August 8, 2014. The Diversified Program was conceived, tested, and refined by Northfields principals. The approach was fully computerized and nondiscretionary. Money management principles were a critical element of the Diversified Program and had been carefully constructed and were rigorously applied to minimize risk exposure and to protect asset appreciation.
The following chart sets forth the percentage and the amount of the Partnerships net assets allocated to each Trading Advisor for the periods ended December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015, respectively, and the change during the applicable period.
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Trading Avisor |
Allocations as of December 31, 2015 (%) |
Allocations as of September 30, 2015 (%) |
Allocations as of December 31, 2015 ($) |
Allocations as of September 30, 2015 ($) |
Change during the period (%) |
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Graham | 34.07 | 33.37 | $ | 31,637,096 | $ | 33,788,610 | (6.37) | |||||||||||||
Rabar |
20.45 | 24.12 | 18,987,191 | 24,423,997 | (22.26) | |||||||||||||||
Altis |
24.80 | 22.91 | 23,026,454 | 23,190,615 | (0.71) | |||||||||||||||
EMC |
20.68 | 19.60 | 19,202,709 | 19,847,024 | (3.25) |
The following presents a summary of the Partnerships operations for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015, and a general discussion of its trading activities during each period. It is important to note, however, that the Trading Advisors trade 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 Advisors 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 Advisors trading activities on behalf of the Partnership during the period in question. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The Partnerships results of operations set forth in the financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which requires the use of certain accounting policies that affect the amounts reported in these financial statements, including the following: the contracts the Partnership trades are accounted for on a trade-date basis and marked to market on a daily basis. The difference between their original contract value and market value is recorded in the Statements of Income and Expenses as Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts, and recorded as Net realized gains (losses) on closed contracts when open positions are closed out. The sum of these amounts constitutes the Partnerships trading results. The market value of a futures contract is the settlement price on the exchange on which that futures contract is traded on a particular day. The fair value of a foreign currency forward contract is extrapolated on a forward basis from the spot prices quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.), the close of the business day. Interest income, as well as management fees, General Partner fees, ongoing placement fees, incentive fees and brokerage fees, as applicable, of the Partnership are recorded on an accrual basis.
Ceres believes that, based on the nature of the operations of the Partnership, no assumptions relating to the application of critical accounting policies other than those presently used could reasonably affect reported amounts.
The Partnership recorded total trading results including interest income totaling $(1,468,331) and expenses totaling $6,326,534, resulting in a net loss of $7,794,865 for the year ended December 31, 2015. The Partnerships net asset value per Unit decreased from $30.18 at December 31, 2014 to $27.93 at December 31, 2015. Total redemptions for the year were $17,234,476, and the Partnerships ending capital was $92,853,450 at December 31, 2015, a decrease of $25,029,341 from the ending capital of $117,882,791 at December 31, 2014.
During the year, the Partnership posted a loss in net asset value per Unit as trading profits in energy, currencies and metals were more than offset by losses in the global stock index, agricultural and global fixed income sectors. The most significant losses were incurred within the global stock index sector, primarily during August and December, from long positions in U.S., European, and Pacific Rim equity index futures as prices declined sharply amid continuing concerns that Chinas slowdown will weigh on the global economy. Losses in this sector were also incurred during June. Within the agricultural sector, losses were incurred primarily during June from short positions in soybean and wheat futures as prices rallied after heavy rainfall in the U.S. Midwest raised the potential for crop damage. Additional losses in the agricultural sector were incurred throughout much of the year from long positions in cotton futures. Within the global interest rate sector, losses were incurred during the second quarter from long positions in European fixed income futures, specifically German bunds, as prices extended a decline as European leaders and the head of the International Monetary Fund agreed to step up the intensity of talks over Greeces financial fate. Additional fixed income losses were incurred during the fourth quarter from long positions in European fixed income futures after prices reversed sharply lower as European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi disappointed markets early in December with an underwhelming ECB stimulus announcement. The Partnerships trading losses during the year were partially offset by trading gains within the energy markets, primarily during November and December, from short positions in crude oil futures as prices declined as U.S. crude supplies rose and OPEC production increased, signaling the global supply glut will persist. Further gains were recorded in energies during September and October. Within the currency sector, gains were experienced from short positions in the euro versus the Swiss franc as the value of the Swiss franc soared against currencies globally during mid-January after the Swiss National Bank abandoned its exchange-rate cap, which had previously maintained a
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minimum exchange-rate for the Swiss franc against the euro. Additional currency gains were recorded from positions in the Canadian dollar during July and in the Swiss franc during November. Within the metals sector, gains were experienced primarily during July from short futures positions in base metals as prices moved lower amid concern that a slowdown in the Chinese economy would weaken demand.
The Partnership recorded total trading results including interest income totaling $20,724,052 and expenses totaling $7,504,884, resulting in net income of $13,219,168 for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Partnerships net asset value per Unit increased from $26.48 at December 31, 2013 to $30.18 at December 31, 2014. Total redemptions for the year were $41,863,122, and the Partnerships ending capital was $117,882,791 at December 31, 2014, a decrease of $28,643,954 from the ending capital of $146,526,745 at December 31 2013.
During the year, the Partnership posted a gain in net asset value per Unit as profits in the global interest rate, agricultural, energy, and currency sectors more than offset losses in the global stock index and metals sectors. The most significant gains were recorded within the global interest rate sector during May from long positions in European fixed income futures as prices advanced as German unemployment unexpectedly increased and euro-area lending contracted, boosting demand for the relative safety of government debt. Additional gains were experienced during August, October, November, and December as prices advanced amid speculation the ECB may turn to quantitative easing to stimulate the economy if the outlook in the region continued to worsen. Within the agricultural sector, gains were recorded during January and February primarily from long positions in soybean and soybean meal futures as prices advanced after adverse weather conditions in the U.S. and Brazil lowered crop estimates. Additional gains were recorded from long positions in livestock futures as prices trended higher throughout a majority of the first half of the year. Within the energy sector, gains were experienced during October, November, and December from short positions in crude oil and its related products as prices moved lower as U.S. oil production advanced to record levels and after OPEC decided not to reduce crude oil production amid a global supply glut. Within the currency sector, gains were experienced primarily during September, from short positions in the euro and Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar. In September, the value of the U.S. dollar advanced as the U.S. employment rate fell to its lowest level since 2008 and the economy added more jobs than forecast, bolstering the case for the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in 2015. Additional gains in this sector were recorded from positions in the Swiss Franc, New Zealand dollar, and Canadian dollar. A portion of the Partnerships gains during the year was offset by trading losses within the global stock index sector, primarily during January, from long positions in Pacific Rim and European equity index futures as prices declined amid growing concern the global economic recovery was faltering. Additional losses were incurred during December from long positions in European equity index futures as prices fell as a decline in oil prices and manufacturing data increased concern over slowing inflation and global growth. Within the metals sector, losses were incurred primarily during January and February from short positions in gold futures as prices moved higher after geo-political turmoil and concern over the strength of the U.S. economy increased demand for the precious metal. Additional losses were incurred during January from long positions in copper futures as prices declined on speculation that rising borrowing costs in emerging markets will dampen economic growth, eroding demand for industrial metals.
The Partnership recorded total trading results including interest income totaling $6,019,990 and expenses totaling $13,753,034, resulting in a net loss of $7,733,044 for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Partnerships net asset value per Unit decreased from $27.76 at December 31, 2012 to $26.48 at December 31, 2013. Total redemptions for the year were $41,714,292, and the Partnerships ending capital was $146,526,745 at December 31, 2013, a decrease of $49,447,336 from the ending capital of $195,974,081 at December 31, 2012.
During the year, the Partnership posted a loss in net asset value as trading losses in energies, global interest rates, and metals offset gains from trading global stock indices, agriculturals, and currencies. The most significant losses were incurred within the energy sector primarily during February and September. During February, losses were incurred from long positions in crude oil and its related products as prices declined on concerns that renewed European debt woes would erode fuel demand. Reports of higher than expected crude oil stockpiles in the U.S. also negatively affected oil prices for February. During September, losses were incurred from long positions in gasoil, gasoline, and crude oil futures as prices declined amid concern a potential shutdown of the U.S. government may reduce demand from the worlds largest oil consuming country. Within the global interest rate sector, losses were incurred primarily during May from long positions in U.S. and European fixed income futures as prices reversed lower following a positive U.S. employment report and a rise in German sentiment. Within the metals sector, losses were incurred primarily during the third quarter from short industrial and precious metals futures positions as improving economic data from China pushed industrial metals prices higher, while weaker U.S. economic data sent precious metals higher. The Partnerships trading losses for the year were offset by trading gains achieved within global stock indices primarily during January, October, and November from long positions in U.S., Pacific Rim, and European equity index futures as prices moved higher amid optimism central banks would generally maintain loose monetary policies to boost economic growth. These gains
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were further augmented by profits from long positions in stock index futures during March, April, and May. Within the agricultural sector, gains were achieved during May from short positions in sugar futures as prices moved lower on forecasts of large crop yields in Brazil and Thailand. Additional gains were recorded from long positions in soybean futures. Within the currency sector, gains were experienced primarily during January and December from short positions in the Japanese yen as its value declined against other currencies amid speculation the Bank of Japan would continue unprecedented economic stimulus measures, while the U.S. Federal Reserve pares quantitative easing as the U.S. economy recovers.
For an analysis of unrealized gains and losses by contract type and a further description of 2015 trading results, refer to the Partnerships Annual Report to Limited Partners for the year ended December 31, 2015, which is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 13.01 of this Form 10-K.
The Partnerships gains and losses are allocated among its partners for income tax purposes.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
The Partnership does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, nor does it have contractual obligations or commercial commitments to make future payments, that would affect its liquidity or capital resources.
Market Risk
The Partnership is a party to financial instruments with elements of off-balance sheet market and credit risk. The Partnership trades futures contracts, options on futures and forward contracts, and forward contracts on physical commodities and other commodity interests, including, but not limited to, foreign currencies, financial instruments, metals, energy, and agricultural products. In entering into these contracts, the Partnership is subject to the market risk that such contracts may be significantly influenced by market conditions, such as interest rate volatility, resulting in such contracts being less valuable. If the markets should move against all of the positions held by the Partnership at the same time, and the Trading Advisors were unable to offset positions of the Partnership, the Partnership could lose all of its assets and the limited partners would realize a loss equal to 100% of their capital accounts.
In addition to the Trading Advisors internal controls, the Trading Advisors must comply with the Partnerships trading policies that include standards for liquidity and leverage that must be maintained. The Trading Advisors and Ceres monitor the Partnerships trading activities to ensure compliance with the trading policies and Ceres can require the Trading Advisors to modify positions of the Partnership if Ceres believes they violate the Partnerships trading policies.
Credit Risk
In addition to market risk, in entering into futures, forward and options contracts, there is a credit risk to the Partnership that the counterparty on a contract will not be able to meet its obligations to the Partnership. The ultimate counterparty or guarantor of the Partnership for futures, forward and options contracts traded in the United States, and most foreign exchanges on which the Partnership trades, is the clearinghouse associated with such exchange. In general, a clearinghouse is backed by the membership of the exchange and will act in the event of non-performance by one of its members or one of its members customers, which should significantly reduce this credit risk. There is no assurance that a clearinghouse, exchange, or other exchange member will meet its obligations to the Partnership, and Ceres and the commodity brokers will not indemnify the Partnership against a default by such parties. Further, the law is unclear as to whether a commodity broker has any obligation to protect its customers from loss in the event of an exchange or clearinghouse defaulting on trades effected for the brokers customers. In cases where the Partnership trades off-exchange forward contracts with a counterparty, the sole recourse of the Partnership will be the forward contracts counterparty.
Ceres deals with these credit risks of the Partnership in several ways. First, Ceres monitors the Partnerships credit exposure to each exchange on a daily basis. The commodity brokers inform the Partnership, as with all of their customers, of the Partnerships net margin requirements for all of its existing open positions, and Ceres has installed a system which permits it to monitor the Partnerships potential net credit exposure, exchange by exchange, by adding the unrealized trading gains on each exchange, if any, to the Partnerships margin liability thereon.
Second, the Partnerships trading policies limit the amount of its net assets that can be committed at any given time to futures contracts and require a minimum amount of diversification in the Partnerships trading, usually over several different products and exchanges. Historically, the Partnerships exposure to any one exchange has typically amounted to only a small percentage of its total net assets and, on those relatively few occasions where the Partnerships credit exposure climbs above such level, Ceres deals with the situation on a case by case basis, carefully weighing whether the increased level of credit exposure remains appropriate.
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Material changes to the trading policies may be made only with the prior written approval of the limited partners owning more than 50% of Units then outstanding.
Third, with respect to forwards and options on forward contract trading, the Partnership trades with only those counterparties which Ceres, together with MS&Co., has determined to be creditworthy. The Partnership presently deals with MS&Co. as the sole counterparty on all trading of foreign currency forward contracts.
For additional information, see Note 5, Financial Instruments under Notes to Financial Statements in the Partnerships Annual Report to Limited Partners for the year ended December 31, 2015, which is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 13.01 of this Form 10-K.
Inflation has not been a major factor in the Partnerships operations.
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
The carrying value of the Partnerships assets and liabilities presented in the Statements of Financial Condition that qualify as financial instruments under the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 825, Financial Instruments, approximates fair value due to the short term nature of such balances.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to fair values derived from unobservable inputs (Level 3). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
The fair value of exchange-traded futures, option and forward contracts is determined by the various exchanges, and reflects the settlement price for each contract as of the close of business on the last business day of the reporting period. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is extrapolated on a forward basis from the spot prices quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period from various exchanges. The fair value of non-exchange-traded foreign currency option contracts is calculated by applying an industry standard model application for options valuation of foreign currency options, using as input the spot prices, interest rates and option implied volatilities quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period. U.S. Treasury bills are valued at the last available bid price received from independent pricing services as of the close of the last business day of the reporting period.
The Partnership considers prices for exchange-traded commodity futures, forward, swap and option contracts to be based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1). The values of U.S. Treasury bills, non-exchange-traded forward, swap and certain option contracts for which market quotations are not readily available are priced by broker quotes or pricing services that derive fair values for those assets and liabilities from observable inputs (Level 2). As of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Partnership did not hold any derivative instruments that were priced at fair value using unobservable inputs through the application of the General Partners assumptions and internal valuation pricing models (Level 3). Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2.
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Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Introduction
The Partnership is a commodity pool engaged primarily in the speculative trading of futures, forwards and options. 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 Partnerships assets are at risk of trading loss. Unlike an operating company, the risk of market-sensitive instruments is inherent to the primary business activity of the Partnership.
The futures, forwards and options on such contracts 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, factors that result in frequent changes in the fair value of the Partnerships open positions, and consequently in its earnings, whether realized or unrealized, and cash flow. Gains and losses on open positions of exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts are settled daily through variation margin. Gains and losses on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts and forward currency options contracts are settled upon termination of the contract. Gains and losses on off-exchange-traded forward currency options contracts are settled on an agreed-upon settlement date.
The Partnerships total market risk may increase or decrease as it is influenced by a wide variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the diversification among the Partnerships open positions, the volatility present within the markets, and the liquidity of the markets.
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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 typically to be many times the total capitalization of the Partnership.
The Partnerships past performance is no guarantee of its future results. Any attempt to numerically quantify the Partnerships market risk is limited by the uncertainty of its speculative trading. The Partnerships speculative trading and use of leverage may cause future losses and volatility (i.e., risk of ruin) that far exceed the Partnerships experience to date under the Partnerships Value at Risk in Different Market Sectors section and significantly exceed the Value at Risk (VaR) tables disclosed.
Limited partners will not be liable for losses exceeding the current net asset value of their investment.
Quantifying the Partnerships Trading Value at Risk
The following quantitative disclosures regarding the Partnerships 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, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)). 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 fair value accounting principles. Any loss in the market value of the Partnerships open positions is directly reflected in the Partnerships earnings and cash flow.
The Partnerships risk exposure in the market sectors traded by the Trading Advisors is estimated below in terms of VaR. Please note that the VaR model is used to numerically quantify market risk for historic reporting purposes only and is not utilized by either Ceres or the Trading Advisors in their daily risk management activities.
VaR is a measure of the maximum amount which the Partnership could reasonably be expected to lose in a given market sector. However, the inherent uncertainty of the Partnerships speculative trading and the recurrence of market movements far exceeding expectations in the markets traded by the Partnership could result in actual trading or non-trading losses far beyond the indicated VaR of the Partnerships experience to date (i.e., risk of ruin). In light of the foregoing, as well as the risks and uncertainties intrinsic to all future projections, the inclusion of the quantification in this section should not be considered to constitute any assurance or representation that the Partnerships losses in any market sector will be limited to VaR or by the Partnerships attempts to manage its market risk.
Exchange maintenance margin requirements have been used by the Partnership as the measure of its VaR. Maintenance margin requirements are set by exchanges to equal or exceed the maximum losses reasonably expected to be incurred in the fair value of any given contract in 95% - 99% of any one-day interval. Maintenance margin has been used, rather than the more generally available initial margin, because initial margin includes a credit risk component, which is not relevant to VaR.
The Partnerships Value at Risk in Different Market Sectors
The following tables indicate the trading VaR associated with the Partnerships open positions by market sector as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 and the highest, lowest and average values during the twelve months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. All open position trading risk exposures of the Partnership have been included in calculating the figures set forth below.
As of December 31, 2015, the Partnerships total capitalization was approximately $93 million.
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Market Sector |
Value at Risk | % of Total Capitalization |
High Value at Risk |
Low Value at Risk |
Average Value at Risk* |
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Currency |
$ | 4,785,530 | 5.15 | % | $ | 5,739,845 | $ | 1,443,178 | $ | 4,265,117 | ||||||||||
Interest Rate |
2,542,981 | 2.74 | 4,313,806 | 1,260,550 | 2,936,185 | |||||||||||||||
Equity |
2,578,878 | 2.78 | 5,564,252 | 1,482,105 | 3,428,402 | |||||||||||||||
Commodity |
6,500,979 | 7.00 | 7,464,573 | 4,358,328 | 5,733,928 | |||||||||||||||
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$ | 16,408,368 | 17.67 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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As of December 31, 2014, the Partnerships total capitalization was approximately $118 million.
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Market Sector |
Value at Risk | % of Total Capitalization |
High Value at Risk |
Low Value at Risk |
Average Value at Risk* |
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Currency |
$ | 3,463,207 | 2.94 | % | $ | 6,606,820 | $ | 2,634,268 | $ | 4,468,570 | ||||||||||
Interest Rate |
4,154,671 | 3.52 | 5,550,639 | 1,800,797 | 3,735,079 | |||||||||||||||
Equity |
2,683,857 | 2.28 | 8,988,951 | 1,498,591 | 4,988,238 | |||||||||||||||
Commodity |
5,732,389 | 4.86 | 10,980,753 | 4,544,149 | 7,230,083 | |||||||||||||||
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$ | 16,034,124 | 13.60 | % | ||||||||||||||||
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* Average of daily Values at Risk.
Limitations on Value at Risk as an Assessment of Market Risk
VaR models permit estimation of a portfolios aggregate market risk exposure, incorporating a range of varied market risks, reflect risk reduction due to portfolio diversification or hedging activities, and can cover a wide range of portfolio assets. However, VaR risk measures should be viewed in light of the methodologys limitations, which include, but may not be limited to, 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 market fluctuations applied to current 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. |
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.
A decline in short-term interest rates would result in a decline in the Partnerships 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 Partnerships market-sensitive instruments, in relation to the Partnerships net assets.
Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Primary Trading Risk Exposures
The following qualitative disclosures regarding the Partnerships 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 Exchange Act. The Partnerships primary market risk exposures, as well as the strategies used and to be used by Ceres and the Trading Advisors for managing such exposures, are subject to numerous uncertainties, contingencies and risks, anyone of which could cause the actual results of the Partnerships 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.
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The Trading Advisors, in general, tend to utilize trading system(s) to take positions when market opportunities develop, and Ceres anticipates that the Trading Advisors will continue to do so.
The following were the primary trading risk exposures of the Partnership at December 31, 2015 by market sector. It may be anticipated, however, that these market exposures will vary materially over time.
Currencies. The Partnerships currency exposure is to exchange rate fluctuations, primarily fluctuations which disrupt the historical pricing relationships between different currencies and currency pairs. These fluctuations are influenced by interest rate changes as well as political and general economic conditions. The General Partner does not anticipate that the risk profile of the Partnerships currency sector will change significantly in the future.
Equities. The Partnerships primary equity exposure is to equity price risk in the G-8 countries. The stock index futures traded by the Partnership are limited to futures on broadly based indices. As of December 31, 2015, the Partnerships primary exposures were in the Hang Seng (Hong Kong), Dow Jones Euro STOXX 50 (Europe), NASDAQ 100 (U.S.), FTSE 100 (United Kingdom), S&P 500 (U.S.), Dow 30 (U.S.) and Nikkei 225 (Japan) stock indices. The Partnership is primarily exposed to the risk of adverse price trends or static markets in the major North American, European and Pacific Rim 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.)
Interest Rates. Interest rate movements directly affect the price of the futures positions held by the Partnership and indirectly the value of its stock index and currency positions. Interest rate movements in one country as well as relative interest rate movements between countries may materially impact the Partnerships profitability. The Partnerships primary interest rate exposure is to interest rate fluctuations in the United States and the other G-8 countries. However, the Partnership may also take futures positions in the government debt of smaller nations e.g., Australia.
Commodities:
Energy. The Partnerships primary energy market exposure is to oil and natural gas price movements, often resulting from political developments in the Middle East and weather conditions. Energy prices can be volatile and substantial profits and losses, which have been experienced in the past, are expected to continue to be experienced in these markets in the future.
Metals. The Partnerships primary metal market exposure as of December 31, 2015 was to fluctuations in the price of copper, tin, aluminum, gold, nickel, zinc and silver.
Softs. The Partnerships trading risk exposure in the soft commodities is primarily to agricultural-related price movements which are often directly affected by severe or unexpected weather conditions. Cocoa, sugar, coffee and cotton accounted for the majority of the Partnerships soft commodities exposure as of December 31, 2015.
Grains. The Partnerships trading risk exposure in the grains is primarily to agricultural price movements which are often directly affected by severe or unexpected weather conditions. The soybean complex, wheat and corn accounted for the majority of the Partnerships grain exposure as of December 31, 2015.
Livestock. The Partnerships primary risk exposure in livestock is to fluctuations in cattle and hog prices.
Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Means of Managing Risk Exposure
The Partnership and the Trading Advisors, separately, attempt to manage the risk of the Partnerships open positions in essentially the same manner in all market categories traded. Ceres attempts to manage market exposure by diversifying the Partnerships assets among different market sectors and trading approaches through the selection of commodity trading advisors and by daily monitoring their performance. In addition, the Trading Advisors establish diversification guidelines, often set in terms of the maximum margin to be committed to positions in any one market sector or market-sensitive instrument.
Ceres monitors and controls the risk of the Partnerships non-trading instrument, cash. Cash is the only Partnership investment directed by Ceres, rather than the Trading Advisors.
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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The Financial Statements are incorporated by reference to the Partnerships December 31, 2015 Annual Report, which is filed as Exhibit 13.01 hereto.
Supplementary data specified by Item 302 of Regulation S-K:
Summary of Quarterly Results (Unaudited)
For the period from October 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 |
For the period from July 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015 |
For the period from 30, 2015 |
For the period from January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015 |
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Total trading results |
$ | (1,802,833 | ) | $ | 1,656,125 | $ | (9,427,157 | ) | $ | 8,098,963 | ||||||
Interest income |
695 | 1,952 | 1,767 | 2,157 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses |
(1,418,515 | ) | (1,493,439 | ) | (1,673,433 | ) | (1,741,147 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (3,220,653 | ) | $ | 164,638 | $ | (11,098,823 | ) | $ | 6,359,973 | ||||||
Net income (loss) per Unit |
$ | (0.95 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (2.98 | ) | $ | 1.63 | ||||||
For the period from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 |
For the period from July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014 |
For the period from April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014 |
For the period from January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014 |
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Total trading results |
$ | 14,371,494 | $ | 9,640,376 | $ | 5,402,898 | $ | (8,709,771 | ) | |||||||
Interest income |
3,202 | 2,957 | 4,090 | 8,806 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses |
(1,635,819 | ) | (1,567,028 | ) | (1,665,057 | ) | (2,636,980 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 12,738,877 | $ | 8,076,305 | $ | 3,741,931 | $ | (11,337,945 | ) | |||||||
Net income (loss) per Unit |
$ | 3.13 | $ | 1.87 | $ | 0.79 | $ | (2.09 | ) | |||||||
Item 9. | CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE |
None.
Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Under the supervision and with the participation of the management of Ceres, Ceres President (Ceres principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Ceres principal financial officer) have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Partnerships disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2015. The Partnerships disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information the Partnership is required to disclose in the reports that the Partnership files or submits under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the applicable rules and forms. Based on this evaluation, the President and Chief Financial Officer of Ceres have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of the Partnership were effective at December 31, 2015.
Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Ceres is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act).
Ceres has assessed the effectiveness of the Partnerships internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. In making this assessment, Ceres used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission known as COSO, in Internal Control-Integrated Framework 2013. Ceres has concluded that, as of December 31,
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2015, the Partnerships internal control over financial reporting is effective based on these criteria. This report shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Partnerships independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting pursuant to SEC rules that permit the Partnership, as a non-accelerated filer, to provide only managements report in this annual report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Partnerships internal control over financial reporting process during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2015 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Partnerships internal control over financial reporting.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
Any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide reasonable (not absolute) assurance that its objectives will be met. Furthermore, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.
Effective February 1, 2016, Steven Ross was appointed as a director of the General Partner and Frank Smith resigned as a director of the General Partner.
Effective February 24, 2016, Edmond Moriarty and Kevin Klingert resigned as directors of the General Partner.
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Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Partnership has no directors or executive officers and its affairs are managed by its General Partner. Investment decisions are made by the Trading Advisors.
The directors and executive officers of the General Partner are Patrick T. Egan (President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Partner), Steven Ross (Chief Financial Officer and Director), M. Paul Martin (Director) and Feta Zabeli (Director). Each director holds office until the earlier of his or her death, resignation or removal. Vacancies on the board of directors may be filled by either (i) the majority vote of the remaining directors or (ii) MSSBH, as the sole member of the General Partner. The officers of the General Partner are designated by the General Partners board of directors. Each officer will hold office until his or her successor is designated and qualified or until his or her death, resignation or removal.
Directors of the General Partner are responsible for overall corporate governance of the General Partner and meet periodically to consider strategic decisions regarding the General Partners activities. Under CFTC rules, each Director of the General Partner is deemed to be a principal of the General Partner and, as a result, is listed as such with the NFA. Patrick T. Egan, Feta Zabeli and Steven Ross serve on the General Partners Investment Committee and are the trading principals responsible for allocation decisions (or supervising those responsible).
Patrick T. Egan, age 47, has been a Director of the General Partner since December 2010. Since December 2010, Mr. Egan has been a principal and registered as an associated person of the General Partner, and is an associate member of the NFA. Since October 2014, Mr. Egan has served as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Partner. Since August 2013, Mr. Egan has been registered as a swap associated person of the General Partner. From September 2013 to May 2014, Mr. Egan served as a Vice President of Morgan Stanley Strategies LLC (formerly, Morgan Stanley GWM Feeder Strategies LLC), which acts as a general partner to multiple alternative investment entities, and Morgan Stanley AI GP LLC (formerly, Morgan Stanley HedgePremier GP LLC), which acts as a general partner and administrative agent to numerous hedge fund feeder funds. From September 2013 to May 2014, Mr. Egan was registered as an associated person and listed as a principal of each such entity. Since January 2013, each such entity has been registered as a commodity pool operator with the CFTC. Mr. Egan was responsible for overseeing the implementation of certain CFTC and NFA regulatory requirements applicable to such entities. From June 2009 to December 2014, Mr. Egan was employed by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a financial services firm, where his responsibilities included serving as Executive Director and as Co-Chief Investment Officer for Morgan Stanley Managed Futures from June 2009 through June 2011 and as Chief Risk Officer for Morgan Stanley Managed Futures from June 2011 through October 2014. Since October 2014, Mr. Egan has been responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of Morgan Stanley Managed Futures. Since January 2015, Mr. Egan has been employed by the General Partner. From November 2010 to October 2014, Mr. Egan was registered as an associated person of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. From April 2007 through June 2009, Mr. Egan was employed by MS&Co., a financial services firm, where his responsibilities included serving as Head of Due Diligence and Manager Research for Morgan Stanleys Managed Futures Department. From April 2007 through November 2010, Mr. Egan was registered as an associated person of MS&Co. From March 1993 through April 2007, Mr. Egan was employed by Morgan Stanley DW Inc., a financial services firm, where his initial responsibilities included serving as an analyst and manager within the Managed Futures Department (with primary responsibilities for product development, due diligence, investment analysis and risk management of the firms commodity pools) and later included serving as Head of Due Diligence and Manager Research for Morgan Stanleys Managed Futures Department. From February 1998 through April 2007, Mr. Egan was registered as an associated person of Morgan Stanley DW Inc. From August 1991 through March 1993, Mr. Egan was employed by Dean Witter Intercapital, the asset management arm of Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc., where his responsibilities included serving as a mutual fund administration associate. Mr. Egan also served as a Director from November 2004 through October 2006, and from November 2006 through October 2008 of the Managed Funds Associations Board of Directors, a position he was elected to by industry peers for two consecutive two-year terms. Mr. Egan earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance in May 1991 from the University of Notre Dame.
Steven Ross, age 44, has been Chief Financial Officer and a principal of the General Partner since July 2014 and a Director of the General Partner since February 2016. Mr. Ross has been employed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management, a financial services firm, since September 2005, where his responsibilities include serving as an Assistant Treasurer of Morgan Stanley with respect to certain investment vehicles publicly offered by Morgan Stanley. Mr. Ross is also an Executive Director of the Morgan Stanley Fund Administration Group where he is responsible for finance and accounting
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matters for certain private funds offered by Morgan Stanley. Before joining Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Mr. Ross was employed by JPMorgan Investor Services Co., a financial services firm, from December 1997 through September 2005, where his responsibilities included serving as a Vice President responsible for the accounting of certain funds sponsored by JP Morgan Chase & Co. and other large fund families serviced by JPMorgan Investor Services Co. From April 1997 to December 1997, Mr. Ross was employed by Investors Bank & Trust, a financial services firm, where his responsibilities included performing mutual fund accounting for financial services firms. Mr. Ross began his career at Putnam Investments LLC, a financial services firm, where he was responsible for providing broker services for certain funds sponsored by Putnam Investments LLC from August 1996 to April 1997. Mr. Ross received a B.S. in Accounting from Rhode Island College in May 1995.
M. Paul Martin, age 57, has been a Director of the General Partner since October 2014. Mr. Martin has also served as Managing Director Global Operations of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, a financial services firm, since June 2006, where his responsibilities include managing all elements of in-sourced and out-sourced global operations, and serving as a senior member of Morgan Stanley Investment Managements Management, Risk Management, & New Products Committees. Mr. Martin has been listed as a principal of the General Partner since October 2014. Mr. Martin previously served as the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Morgan Stanley Fund Services, a financial services firm, where his responsibilities included launching the Hedge Fund Administration business and being responsible for operations, fund accounting and administration, technology and compliance, from May 2004 through May 2006. Previously, Mr. Martin served as Managing Director Institutional Investment Operations of Morgan Stanley Investment Management from January 1995 until April 2004, where his responsibilities included trading room support, portfolio administration, service provider management, and derivatives processing and control. From April 1994 through January 1995, Mr. Martin served as Senior Vice President and Head of Custody Operations for Fidelity Investments, a financial services firm. From October 1989 through April 1994, Mr. Martin served as Executive Director and Head of Global Operations for Morgan Stanley Trust Company, a financial services firm. Mr. Martin also served as Vice President Information Technology for MS & Co., a financial services firm, from June 1984 through October 1989, where his responsibilities included acting as Senior Developer and Programming Manager Prime Brokerage and Securities Clearance Systems, and as Part-time Manager IT Training Program. From February 1984 through May 1984, Mr. Martin served as a Senior Analyst in the Financial Control Group of Shearson Lehman Brothers, Inc., a financial services firm. From October 1980 through January 1984, Mr. Martin served as a Senior Consultant Management Information Consulting Division at Arthur Andersen & Co., an accounting firm, where his responsibilities included programming and programming supervisory roles at large governmental agencies. Mr. Martin received a B.S. in Business Administration - Finance from Georgetown University in May 1980 and an M.B.A. in Finance from New York University in June 1993.
Feta Zabeli, age 56, has been a Director of the General Partner since October 2014. Mr. Zabeli has also served as a director on the Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, a financial services firm, since January 2015 and has been listed as a principal since February 2015. Mr. Zabeli is also Global Head of Risk for Morgan Stanley Investment Managements Traditional Asset Management business where he is responsible for investment risk of all equity, fixed income, money market, multi-asset class and alternatives portfolios. He is also responsible for counterparty and quantitative model risk for the traditional asset management business. He joined Morgan Stanley in January 2012. Mr. Zabeli has been listed as a principal of Morgan Stanley Investment Management since February 2015 and the General Partner since October 2014. Mr. Zabeli was on garden leave in December 2011. From February 2006 to November 2011, Mr. Zabeli was Senior Vice President, and most recently Global Co-Head of Risk, for AllianceBernstein L.P., a global investment firm, with various risk management assignments in Hong Kong, Tokyo, London and New York. From August 2006 to April 2009, Mr. Zabeli was based in Hong Kong for AllianceBernstein as the Director of Risk Management for Asia Pacific. From April 2009 to July 2011, he was based in Tokyo for AllianceBernstein as both Director of Risk Management for Asia Pacific and Head of Risk Management for Japan. From July 2011 to November 2011, he was based in London for AllianceBernstein as Global Head of Operational & Credit/Counterparty Risk. In these roles at AllianceBernstein he was responsible for the full range of risk management functions including investment, operational and credit/counterparty risk. Prior to his Risk Management roles at Morgan Stanley and AllianceBernstein, Mr. Zabeli held positions as a managing director at Citigroup Asset Management, the asset management division of Citigroup, an international financial services company, from April 1998 to January 2006, where he worked as a quantitative research analyst and portfolio manager, and director at BARRA Inc., a global provider of risk analytic tools to investment institutions, from September 1993 to March 1998, where he developed risk models and applications. Mr. Zabeli received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May 1982, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California in May 1988 and an M.B.A. from the University of California at Los Angeles in August 1992.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
To the Partnerships knowledge, all required Section 16(a) filings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 were timely and correctly made.
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Code of Ethics
The Partnership has not adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Partnerships principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. The Partnership is operated by its general partner, Ceres. The President, Chief Financial Officer, and each member of the Board of Directors of Ceres are employees of Morgan Stanley and are subject to the code of ethics adopted by Morgan Stanley, the text of which can be viewed on Morgan Stanleys website at http://www.morganstanley.com/individual/ourcommitment/codeofconduct.html.
The Audit Committee
The Partnership is operated by its general partner, Ceres, and has no audit committee.
Item 11. | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |
The Partnership has no directors and executive officers. As a limited partnership, the business of the Partnership is managed by Ceres, which is responsible for the administration of the business affairs of the Partnership. The Partnership pays Ceres a General Partner fee equal to an annual rate of 2.0% (paid monthly) of the Partnerships net assets.
Item 12. | SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS |
(a) Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners At February 29, 2016, there were no persons known to be beneficial owners of more than 5 percent of the Units.
(b) Security Ownership of Management At December 31, 2015, Ceres owned 38,316.597 Units of general partnership interest, representing a 1.2% interest in the Partnership.
(c) Changes in Control None.
Item 13. | CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE |
(a) Transactions with related persons. None.
(b) Review, approval or ratification of transactions with related persons. Not applicable.
(c) Promoters and certain control persons. MS&Co., Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, and the General Partner could be considered promoters for purposes of Item 404(c) of Regulation S-K. The nature and the amounts of compensation each promoter received or will receive, if any, from the Partnership are set forth under Item 1. Business, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. and Item 11. Executive Compensation.
Item 14. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES |
Ceres, on behalf of the Partnership, pays all accounting fees. The Partnership reimburses Ceres through the General Partner fee it pays, as discussed in the Notes to Financial Statements in the Annual Report to the Limited Partners for the year ended December 31, 2015.
(1) Audit Fees. The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by Deloitte & Touche LLP (D&T) for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 for the audit of the Partnerships annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in the Partnerships Forms 10-Q and 10-K and other services normally provided in connection with regulatory filings or engagements were:
2015 |
$ | 81,000 | ||
2014 |
$ | 76,100 |
(2) Audit-Related Fees. None.
(3) Tax Fees. The Partnership did not pay D&T any amounts in 2015 and 2014 for professional services in connection with tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.
(4) All Other Fees. None.
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Item 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
1. Listing of Financial Statements
The following financial statements and report of independent registered public accounting firm, all appearing in the accompanying Annual Report to Limited Partners for the year ended December 31, 2015, are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 13.01 of this Form 10-K:
- | Report of Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent registered public accounting firm. |
- | Statements of Financial Condition, including the Condensed Schedules of Investments, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. |
- | Statements of Income and Expenses and Changes in Partners Capital for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. |
- | Notes to Financial Statements. |
With the exception of the aforementioned information and the information incorporated in Items 7, 8 and 13, the Annual Report to Limited Partners for the year ended December 31, 2015 is not deemed to be filed with this report.
2. Listing of Financial Statement Schedules
No Financial Statement schedules are required to be filed with this report.
3. Exhibits
For the exhibits incorporated by reference or filed herewith to this report, refer to Exhibit Index on Pages E-1 to E-4.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY SPECTRUM SELECT L.P. | ||||
(Registrant) | ||||
By: | Ceres Managed Futures LLC | |||
(General Partner) | ||||
March 28, 2016 | By: | /s/ Patrick T. Egan | ||
Patrick T. Egan | ||||
President and Director |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Ceres Managed Futures LLC
BY: | /s/ | Patrick T. Egan |
March 28, 2016 | |||
Patrick T. Egan, President, Director | ||||||
/s/ | Steven Ross |
March 28, 2016 | ||||
Steven Ross, Chief Financial Officer, Director, Principal Accounting Officer | ||||||
/s/ | M. Paul Martin |
March 28, 2016 | ||||
M. Paul Martin, Director | ||||||
/s/ | Feta H. Zabeli |
March 28, 2016 | ||||
Feta H. Zabeli, Director |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
ITEM
3.01 |
Seventh Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2016, is incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 7, 2016. | |
3.02 |
Certificate of Limited Partnership, dated March 19, 1991, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.02 of the Partnerships Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-47829) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 1998. | |
3.03 |
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Limited Partnership, dated April 28, 1998 (changing its name from Dean Witter Select Futures Fund L.P.), is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.03 of the Partnerships 10-K for fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 1999. | |
3.04 |
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Limited Partnership, dated April 6, 1999 (changing its name from Dean Witter Spectrum Select L.P.), is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.03 of the Partnerships Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-68773) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 12, 1999. | |
3.05 |
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Limited Partnership, dated November 1, 2001 (changing its name from Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Spectrum Select L.P.), is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2001. | |
3.06 |
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Limited Partnership, dated June 1, 2009, (changing the name and mailing address of the general partner of the Partnership), is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.06 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2009. | |
3.07 |
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Limited Partnership, dated September 29, 2009 (changing its name from Morgan Stanley Spectrum Select L.P. to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P.), is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.07 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 5, 2009. |
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10.01 |
Amended and Restated Management Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1998, among the Partnership, the General Partner, and Rabar Market Research, Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the Partnerships Form 10-K (File No. 0-19511) for fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 1999. | |
10.01(a) |
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, and Rabar Market Research, Inc., dated as of October 3, 2006, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01(a) of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 10, 2006. | |
10.01(b) |
Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, and Rabar Market Research, Inc., dated as of May 9, 2011, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01(b) of the Partnerships Form 10-Q (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011. | |
10.02 |
Amended and Restated Management Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1998, among the Partnership, the General Partner, and EMC Capital Management, Inc., is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02 of the Partnerships Form 10-K (File No. 0-19511) for fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 1999. | |
10.02(a) |
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, and EMC Capital Management, Inc., dated as of October 3, 2006, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02(a) of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 10, 2006. | |
10.02(b) |
Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, and EMC Capital Management, Inc., dated as of May 9, 2011, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02(b) of the Partnerships Form 10-Q (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011. | |
10.02(c) |
Novation Agreement and Consent among EMC Capital Management, Inc., EMC Capital Advisors, LLC, the Partnership and the General Partner, dated as of September 24, 2013, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02(c) of the Partnerships Form 10-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2014. | |
10.02(d) | Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, and EMC Capital Advisors, LLC, dated as of January 1, 2016, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 7, 2016. | |
10.03 |
Amended and Restated Management Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1998, among the Partnership, the General Partner, and Sunrise Capital Management, Inc., is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.03 of the Partnerships Form 10-K (File No. 0-19511) for fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 1999. | |
10.03(a) |
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, and Sunrise Capital Management Inc., dated as of December 7, 2010 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.03(a) of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 3, 2011. | |
10.04 |
Management Agreement, dated as of January 1, 2004, among the Partnership, Demeter, and Graham Capital Management, L.P., is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.04 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2004. | |
10.04(a) |
Amendment No. 1 to the Management Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2014, among the Partnership, the General Partner and Graham Capital Management, L.P., is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the Partnerships Form 10-Q (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 13, 2014. | |
10.05 |
Form of Subscription and Exchange Agreement and Power of Attorney to be executed by purchasers of Units is incorporated by reference to Exhibit B of the Partnerships Prospectus, dated May 1, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) under the Securities Act of 1933 on May 8, 2008. |
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10.06 |
Escrow Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2007, among The Bank of New York, the General Partner, and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 31, 2007. | |
10.07 |
Form of Subscription Agreement Update Form to be executed by purchasers of Units is incorporated by reference to Exhibit C of the Partnerships Prospectus, dated May 1, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) under the Securities Act of 1933 on May 8, 2008. | |
10.08 |
Amended and Restated Customer Agreement between the Partnership and Morgan Stanley DW, dated as of October 16, 2000, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2001. | |
10.08(a) |
Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Customer Agreement between the Partnership and Morgan Stanley DW Inc., dated July 1, 2005, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12(a) of the Partnerships Form 10-Q (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 2005. | |
10.09 |
Amended and Restated Commodity Futures Customer Agreement, between MS&Co. and the Funds noted on Appendix A thereto, dated as of November 12, 2013, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the Partnerships Form 10-Q (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2013. | |
10.10 |
Customer Agreement between the Partnership and MSIP dated as of June 6, 2000, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.04 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2001. | |
10.11 |
Foreign Exchange and Options Master Agreement between MS&Co. and the Partnership, dated as of April 30, 2000, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.05 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2001. | |
10.12 |
Management Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2001, among the Partnership, the General Partner, and Northfield Trading L.P., is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 2001. | |
10.12(a) |
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, and Northfield Trading L.P., dated as of May 9, 2011, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16(a) of the Partnerships Form 10-Q (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011. | |
10.12(b) |
Amendment No. 2 to Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner and Northfield Trading L.P., dated as of December 1, 2013, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12(b) of the Partnerships Form 10-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 2014. | |
10.13 |
Securities Account Control Agreement between the Partnership and MS&Co., dated as of May 1, 2000, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.03 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2001. | |
10.14 |
Management Agreement, dated as of October 9, 2007, among the Partnership, the General Partner, and Altis Partners (Jersey) Limited, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15, 2007. | |
10.14(a) |
Amendment No. 1 to Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, and Altis Partners (Jersey) Limited, dated as of July 28, 2008, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 1, 2008. |
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10.15 |
Amended and Restated Alternative Investment Selling Agent Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2016, by and among the General Partner, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and the partnerships listed on Schedule 1 thereto, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2016. | |
10.16 | U.S. Treasury Securities Purchase Authorization Agreement, effective as of June 1, 2015, by and among MS&Co. and the Partnership, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-50064) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 4, 2015. | |
10.17 | Amended and Restated Master Services Agreement, effective as of March 15, 2015, by and among SS&C Technologies, Inc., the General Partner and each of the collective investment vehicles listed in Schedule C thereto, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Partnerships Form 8-K (File No. 0-19511) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2015. | |
13.01 |
December 31, 2015, Annual Report to Limited Partners is filed herewith. | |
31.01 |
Certification of President of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, the general partner of the Partnership pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.02 |
Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, the general partner of the Partnership pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.01 |
Certification of President of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, the general partner of the Partnership, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.02 |
Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, the general partner of the Partnership, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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E-4
Exhibit 13.01
To the Limited Partners of
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P.
To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the information contained herein is accurate and complete.
By: | Patrick T. Egan | |
President and Director | ||
Ceres Managed Futures LLC | ||
General Partner, | ||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and | ||
Commodity L.P. | ||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P. | ||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. | ||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. | ||
Ceres Managed Futures LLC | ||
522 Fifth Avenue | ||
New York, NY 10036 | ||
(855) 672-4468 |
Managements Report on Internal Control Over
Financial Reporting
Ceres Managed Futures LLC (Ceres), the general partner of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. (collectively, the Partnerships), is responsible for the management of the Partnerships.
Management of the Partnerships, Ceres (Management), is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a 15(f) and 15d 15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and for the assessment of internal control over financial reporting. The Partnerships internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Partnerships internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Partnerships;
(ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the Partnerships are being made only in accordance with authorizations of Management and the directors of Ceres; and
(iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection and correction of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Partnerships assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management has assessed the effectiveness of the Partnerships internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. In making this assessment, Management used the criteria set forth in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on its assessment, Management concluded that the Partnerships maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on the criteria referred to above.
Patrick T. Egan | Steven Ross | |||
President and Director | Chief Financial Officer and Director | |||
Ceres Managed Futures LLC General Partner | Ceres Managed Futures LLC | |||
General Partner | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. | |||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P. | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P. | |||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. | |||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Partners of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P.:
We have audited the accompanying statements of financial condition of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. (collectively, the Partnerships), including the condensed schedules of investments of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. and the schedules of investments of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P., as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related statements of income and expenses and changes in partners capital of the Partnerships for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnerships management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Partnerships are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Partnerships internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and changes in their partners capital for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
New York, New York
March 24, 2016
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P.
Statements of Financial Condition
December 31, 2015 and 2014
December 31, 2015 |
December 31, 2014 |
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Assets: |
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Investment in Cambridge Master Fund (Note 3a) |
$ | 13,537,489 | $ | 12,289,754 | ||||
Redemptions receivable from KR Master Fund (Note 3a) |
- | 1,882,328 | ||||||
Interest receivable |
598 | 61 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 13,538,087 | $ | 14,172,143 | ||||
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Liabilities and Partners Capital: |
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Liabilities: |
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Redemptions payable to Limited Partners (Note 2k) |
$ | 212,677 | $ | 238,966 | ||||
Accrued expenses: |
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Ongoing placement agent fees (Note 2h) |
22,647 | 22,139 | ||||||
General Partner fees (Note 2h) |
18,118 | 17,712 | ||||||
Management fees (Note 4) |
16,985 | 15,812 | ||||||
Incentive fees (Note 4) |
- | 108,183 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
270,427 | 402,812 | ||||||
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Partners Capital: |
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Limited Partners (1,322,204.340 and 1,604,009.847 Units at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively) |
13,111,856 | 13,623,087 | ||||||
General Partner (15,710.066 and 17,219.120 Units at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively) |
155,804 | 146,244 | ||||||
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Total partners capital |
13,267,660 | 13,769,331 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and partners capital |
$ | 13,538,087 | $ | 14,172,143 | ||||
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Net asset value per Unit |
$ | 9.92 | $ | 8.49 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P.
Statements of Income and Expenses
For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Investment income: |
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Interest income |
$ | 3,411 | $ | 2,318 | $ | 9,149 | ||||||
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Expenses: |
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Ongoing placement agent fees (Note 2h) |
273,887 | 68,155 | - | |||||||||
General Partner fees (Note 2h) |
219,110 | 54,524 | - | |||||||||
Management fees (Note 4) |
205,415 | 205,572 | 346,230 | |||||||||
Incentive fees (Note 4) |
386,005 | 240,978 | 165,296 | |||||||||
Brokerage fees (Note 2h) |
- | 459,790 | 958,464 | |||||||||
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Total expenses |
1,084,417 | 1,029,019 | 1,469,990 | |||||||||
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Net investment income (loss) |
(1,081,006) | (1,026,701) | (1,460,841) | |||||||||
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Trading results: |
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Net gains (losses) on trading of commodity interests and investments in Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund: | ||||||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) on closed contracts |
- | - | 444,474 | |||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) on closed contracts allocated from Cambridge Master Fund |
4,094,092 | 2,258,243 | 1,188,237 | |||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) on closed contracts allocated from KR Master Fund |
- | (405,824) | (551,662) | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts |
- | - | (43,205) | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts allocated from Cambridge Master Fund |
(870,869) | 519,476 | (39,518) | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts allocated from KR Master Fund |
- | 562,331 | (23,816) | |||||||||
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Total trading results |
3,223,223 | 2,934,226 | 974,510 | |||||||||
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Net income (loss) |
$ | 2,142,217 | $ | 1,907,525 | $ | (486,331) | ||||||
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Net income (loss) allocation: |
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Limited Partners |
$ | 2,117,657 | $ | 1,885,964 | $ | (479,900) | ||||||
General Partner |
$ | 24,560 | $ | 21,561 | $ | (6,431) | ||||||
Net income (loss) per Unit:* |
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Limited Partners |
$ | 1.43 | $ | 1.10 | $ | (0.18) | ||||||
General Partner |
$ | 1.43 | $ | 1.10 | $ | (0.18) | ||||||
Units | Units | Units | ||||||||||
Weighted average number of Units outstanding |
1,489,830.597 | 1,991,023.150 | 2,774,112.516 |
* | Represents the change in net asset value per Unit. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P.
Statements of Changes in Partners Capital
For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
Units of Partnership Interest |
Limited Partners |
General Partner |
Total | |||||||||||||
Partners Capital, December 31, 2012 |
3,078,925.678 | $ | 23,041,527 | $ | 271,658 | $ | 23,313,185 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) |
- | (479,900) | (6,431) | (486,331) | ||||||||||||
Redemptions |
(648,244.994) | (4,857,782) | - | (4,857,782) | ||||||||||||
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2013 |
2,430,680.684 | 17,703,845 | 265,227 | 17,969,072 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
- | 1,885,964 | 21,561 | 1,907,525 | ||||||||||||
Redemptions |
(809,451.717) | (5,966,722) | (140,544) | (6,107,266) | ||||||||||||
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2014 |
1,621,228.967 | 13,623,087 | 146,244 | 13,769,331 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
- | 2,117,657 | 24,560 | 2,142,217 | ||||||||||||
Redemptions |
(283,314.561) | (2,628,888) | (15,000) | (2,643,888) | ||||||||||||
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2015 |
1,337,914.406 | $ | 13,111,856 | $ | 155,804 | $ | 13,267,660 | |||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P.
Statements of Financial Condition
December 31, 2015 and 2014
December 31, 2015 |
December 31, 2014 |
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Assets: |
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Equity in trading account: |
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Investments in U.S. Treasury bills, at fair value (amortized cost $55,497,357 and $0 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively) |
$ | 55,493,206 | $ | - | ||||
Unrestricted cash (Note 2d) |
23,029,544 | 100,568,198 | ||||||
Restricted cash (Note 2d) |
14,906,464 | 13,490,625 | ||||||
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts |
1,443,267 | 6,462,482 | ||||||
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Total equity in trading account |
94,872,481 | 120,521,305 | ||||||
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Interest receivable |
3,540 | 565 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 94,876,021 | $ | 120,521,870 | ||||
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Liabilities and Partners Capital: |
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Liabilities: |
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Redemptions payable to Limited Partners (Note 2k) |
$ | 1,554,009 | $ | 2,079,936 | ||||
Accrued expenses: |
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Ongoing placement agent fees (Note 2h) |
163,603 | 195,005 | ||||||
General Partner fees (Note 2h) |
163,603 | 195,005 | ||||||
Management fees (Note 4) |
141,356 | 169,133 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
2,022,571 | 2,639,079 | ||||||
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Partners Capital: |
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Limited Partners (3,285,860.484 and 3,861,976.161 Units at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively) |
91,783,172 | 116,569,858 | ||||||
General Partner (38,316.597 and 43,497.666 Units at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively) |
1,070,278 | 1,312,933 | ||||||
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Total partners capital |
92,853,450 | 117,882,791 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and partners capital |
$ | 94,876,021 | $ | 120,521,870 | ||||
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Net asset value per Unit |
$ | 27.93 | $ | 30.18 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P.
Condensed Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2015
Futures and forward contracts purchased | Fair Value | % of Partners Capital |
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Commodity |
$ | (297,764) | (0.32) | % | ||||||||||
Equity |
(106,383) | (0.11) | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency |
49,531 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate |
(182,103) | (0.20) | ||||||||||||
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Total futures and forward contracts purchased |
(536,719) | (0.58) | ||||||||||||
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Futures and forward contracts sold |
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Commodity |
1,165,474 | 1.26 | ||||||||||||
Equity |
(118,018) | (0.13) | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency |
944,480 | 1.02 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate |
(11,950) | (0.01) | ||||||||||||
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Total futures and forward contracts sold |
1,979,986 | 2.14 | ||||||||||||
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Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts |
$ | 1,443,267 | 1.56 | % | ||||||||||
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U.S. Government Securities
Face Amount |
Maturity Date | Description |
Fair Value | % of Partners Capital |
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$ 32,750,000 |
3/3/2016 | U.S. Treasury bills, 0.015% (Amortized cost of $32,748,076) |
$ | 32,744,699 | 35.26 | % | ||||||||
$ 22,750,000 |
1/21/2016 | U.S. Treasury bills, 0.0125% (Amortized cost of $22,749,281) |
22,748,507 | 24.50 | ||||||||||
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Total U.S. Government Securities |
$ | 55,493,206 | 59.76 | % | ||||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 56,936,473 | 61.32 | % | ||||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P.
Condensed Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2014
Futures and forward contracts purchased | Fair Value | % of Partners Capital |
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Commodity |
$ | (1,909,532) | (1.62) | % | ||||
Equity |
236,709 | 0.20 | ||||||
Foreign currency |
52,035 | 0.04 | ||||||
Interest rate |
2,928,753 | 2.48 | ||||||
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Total futures and forward contracts purchased |
1,307,965 | 1.10 | ||||||
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Futures and forward contracts sold |
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Commodity |
4,259,593 | 3.61 | ||||||
Equity |
(97,922) | (0.08) | ||||||
Foreign currency |
991,501 | 0.84 | ||||||
Interest rate |
1,345 | 0.00 | (1) | |||||
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Total futures and forward contracts sold |
5,154,517 | 4.37 | ||||||
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Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts |
$ | 6,462,482 | 5.47 | % | ||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 6,462,482 | 5.47 | % | ||||
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(1) | Due to rounding. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P.
Statements of Income and Expenses
For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Investment income: |
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Interest income |
$ | 6,571 | $ | 19,055 | $ | 78,343 | ||||||
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Expenses: |
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General Partner fees (Note 2h) |
2,201,751 | 571,137 | - | |||||||||
Ongoing placement agent fees (Note 2h) |
2,201,751 | 571,137 | - | |||||||||
Management fees (Note 4) |
1,923,032 | 1,984,202 | 3,176,170 | |||||||||
Brokerage fees (Note 2h) |
- | 4,378,408 | 10,576,864 | |||||||||
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Total expenses |
6,326,534 | 7,504,884 | 13,753,034 | |||||||||
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Net investment income (loss) |
(6,319,963) | (7,485,829) | (13,674,691) | |||||||||
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Trading results: |
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Net gains (losses) on trading of commodity interests: |
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Net realized gains (losses) on closed contracts |
2,855,236 | 21,564,894 | 1,840,569 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts |
(4,330,138) | (859,897) | 4,101,078 | |||||||||
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Total trading results |
(1,474,902) | 20,704,997 | 5,941,647 | |||||||||
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Net income (loss) |
$ | (7,794,865) | $ | 13,219,168 | $ | (7,733,044) | ||||||
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Net income (loss) allocation: |
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Limited Partners |
$ | (7,708,901) | $ | 13,077,451 | $ | (7,644,502) | ||||||
General Partner |
$ | (85,964) | $ | 141,717 | $ | (88,542) | ||||||
Net income (loss) per Unit:* |
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Limited Partners |
$ | (2.25) | $ | 3.70 | $ | (1.28) | ||||||
General Partner |
$ | (2.25) | $ | 3.70 | $ | (1.28) | ||||||
Units | Units | Units | ||||||||||
Weighted average number of Units outstanding |
3,661,532.170 | 4,702,032.014 | 6,392,736.584 |
* | Represents the change in net asset value per Unit. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P.
Statements of Changes in Partners Capital
For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
Units of Partnership Interest |
Limited Partners |
General Partner |
Total | |||||||||||||
Partners Capital, December 31, 2012 |
7,059,632.492 | $ | 193,760,270 | $ | 2,213,811 | $ | 195,974,081 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) |
- | (7,644,502) | (88,542) | (7,733,044) | ||||||||||||
Redemptions |
(1,525,996.806) | (41,464,280) | (250,012) | (41,714,292) | ||||||||||||
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2013 |
5,533,635.686 | 144,651,488 | 1,875,257 | 146,526,745 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
- | 13,077,451 | 141,717 | 13,219,168 | ||||||||||||
Redemptions |
(1,628,161.859) | (41,159,081) | (704,041) | (41,863,122) | ||||||||||||
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2014 |
3,905,473.827 | 116,569,858 | 1,312,933 | 117,882,791 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
- | (7,708,901) | (85,964) | (7,794,865) | ||||||||||||
Redemptions |
(581,296.746) | (17,077,785) | (156,691) | (17,234,476) | ||||||||||||
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2015 |
3,324,177.081 | $ | 91,783,172 | $ | 1,070,278 | $ | 92,853,450 | |||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P.
Statements of Financial Condition
December 31, 2015 and 2014
December 31, 2015 |
December 31, 2014 |
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Assets: |
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Investments in Funds, at fair value (cost $20,143,933 and $7,147,767 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively) (Note 3b) |
$ | 25,260,063 | $ | 37,031,024 | ||||
Interest receivable |
1,110 | 182 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 25,261,173 | $ | 37,031,206 | ||||
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Liabilities and Partners Capital: |
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Liabilities: |
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Redemptions payable to Limited Partners (Note 2k) |
$ | 596,582 | $ | 1,091,038 | ||||
Redemptions payable to General Partner (Note 2k) |
- | 50,000 | ||||||
Accrued expenses: |
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Ongoing placement agent fees (Note 2h) |
42,062 | 61,272 | ||||||
General Partner fees (Note 2h) |
42,062 | 61,272 | ||||||
Management fees (Note 4) |
19,583 | 7,729 | ||||||
Incentive fees (Note 4) |
- | 53,508 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
700,289 | 1,324,819 | ||||||
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Partners Capital: |
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Limited Partners (2,103,088.597 and 2,592,477.838 Units at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively) |
24,269,098 | 35,306,899 | ||||||
General Partner (25,284.926 and 29,333.202 Units at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively) |
291,786 | 399,488 | ||||||
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Total partners capital |
24,560,884 | 35,706,387 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and partners capital |
$ | 25,261,173 | $ | 37,031,206 | ||||
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Net asset value per Unit |
$ | 11.54 | $ | 13.62 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P.
Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2015
Cost | Fair Value | % of Partners Capital |
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Investment in Funds |
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BHM I, LLC |
$ | - | $ | 3,894,858 | 15.86 | % | ||||||
MB Master Fund L.P. |
9,133,118 | 8,922,695 | 36.33 | |||||||||
PGR Master Fund L.P. |
11,010,815 | 12,442,510 | 50.66 | |||||||||
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Total investment in Funds |
$ | 20,143,933 | $ | 25,260,063 | 102.85 | % | ||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P.
Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2014
Cost | Fair Value | % of Partners Capital |
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Investment in Funds |
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BHM I, LLC |
$ | - | $ | 28,236,607 | 79.08 | % | ||||||
MB Master Fund L.P. |
3,189,218 | 3,502,992 | 9.81 | |||||||||
PGR Master Fund L.P. |
3,958,549 | 5,291,425 | 14.82 | |||||||||
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Total investment in Funds |
$ | 7,147,767 | $ | 37,031,024 | 103.71 | % | ||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P.
Statements of Income and Expenses
For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Investment income: |
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Interest income |
$ | 3,118 | $ | 7,178 | $ | 28,668 | ||||||
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Expenses: |
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Ongoing placement agent fees (Note 2h) |
603,212 | 194,376 | - | |||||||||
General Partner fees (Note 2h) |
603,212 | 194,376 | - | |||||||||
Management fees (Note 4) |
177,872 | 312,606 | 1,753,124 | |||||||||
Incentive fees (Note 4) |
- | 53,508 | - | |||||||||
Brokerage fees (Note 2h) |
- | 1,724,317 | 3,855,868 | |||||||||
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Total expenses |
1,384,296 | 2,479,183 | 5,608,992 | |||||||||
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Net investment income (loss) |
(1,381,178) | (2,472,005) | (5,580,324) | |||||||||
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Trading results: |
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Net gains (losses) on investment in Funds: |
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Net realized gains (losses) on investment in BHM I, LLC |
21,012,914 | 20,180,635 | 559,473 | |||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) on investment in MB Master Fund |
(12,090) | 11,573 | 22,738 | |||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) on investment in PGR Master Fund |
5,797 | (26,049) | 5,825 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investment in BHM I, LLC |
(24,341,749) | (18,299,332) | 981,916 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investment in MB Master Fund |
(524,197) | 57,061 | 216,643 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investment in PGR Master Fund |
98,819 | 1,252,383 | 1,092,727 | |||||||||
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Total trading results |
(3,760,506) | 3,176,271 | 2,879,322 | |||||||||
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Net income (loss) |
$ | (5,141,684) | $ | 704,266 | $ | (2,701,002) | ||||||
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Net income (loss) allocation: |
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Limited Partners |
$ | (5,083,147) | $ | 677,750 | $ | (2,668,922) | ||||||
General Partner |
$ | (58,537) | $ | 26,516 | $ | (32,080) | ||||||
Net income (loss) per Unit:* |
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Limited Partners |
$ | (2.08) | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.61) | ||||||
General Partner |
$ | (2.08) | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.61) | ||||||
Units | Units | Units | ||||||||||
Weighted average number of Units outstanding |
2,418,049.941 | 3,243,727.489 | 4,582,116.588 |
* | Represents the change in net asset value per Unit. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P.
Statements of Changes in Partners Capital
For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
Units of Partnership Interest |
Limited Partners |
General Partner |
Total | |||||||||||||
Partners Capital, December 31, 2012 |
5,198,875.076 | $ | 73,232,715 | $ | 826,757 | $ | 74,059,472 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) |
- | (2,668,922) | (32,080) | (2,701,002) | ||||||||||||
Redemptions |
(1,318,303.688) | (18,317,546) | (100,008) | (18,417,554) | ||||||||||||
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2013 |
3,880,571.388 | 52,246,247 | 694,669 | 52,940,916 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
- | 677,750 | 26,516 | 704,266 | ||||||||||||
Redemptions |
(1,258,760.348) | (17,617,098) | (321,697) | (17,938,795) | ||||||||||||
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|
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2014 |
2,621,811.040 | 35,306,899 | 399,488 | 35,706,387 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
- | (5,083,147) | (58,537) | (5,141,684) | ||||||||||||
Redemptions |
(493,437.517) | (5,954,654) | (49,165) | (6,003,819) | ||||||||||||
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2015 |
2,128,373.523 | $ | 24,269,098 | $ | 291,786 | $ | 24,560,884 | |||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P.
Statements of Financial Condition
December 31, 2015 and 2014
December 31, 2015 |
December 31, 2014 |
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Assets: |
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Investment in SECOR Master Fund (Note 3c) |
$ | 27,517,405 | $ | - | ||||
Investment in Blackwater Master Fund (Note 3c) |
- | 16,901,955 | ||||||
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Equity in trading account: |
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Investments in U.S. Treasury bills, at fair value (amortized cost $21,748,974 and $0 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively) |
21,747,370 | - | ||||||
Unrestricted cash (Note 2d) |
36,014,670 | 84,278,041 | ||||||
Restricted cash (Note 2d) |
7,078,848 | 7,277,235 | ||||||
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts |
(389,578) | 4,070,467 | ||||||
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|
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Total equity in trading account |
64,451,310 | 95,625,743 | ||||||
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|
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Interest receivable |
5,019 | 536 | ||||||
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|
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Total assets |
$ | 91,973,734 | $ | 112,528,234 | ||||
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|
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Liabilities and Partners Capital: |
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Liabilities: |
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Redemptions payable to Limited Partners (Note 2k) |
$ | 1,139,210 | $ | 2,596,957 | ||||
Redemptions payable to General Partner (Note 2k) |
- | 50,005 | ||||||
Accrued expenses: |
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Ongoing placement agent fees (Note 2h) |
159,363 | 182,210 | ||||||
General Partner fees (Note 2h) |
159,363 | 182,210 | ||||||
Management fees (Note 4) |
131,877 | 117,826 | ||||||
Incentive fees (Note 4) |
- | 50,229 | ||||||
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|
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Total liabilities |
1,589,813 | 3,179,437 | ||||||
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|
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Partners Capital: |
||||||||
Limited Partners (4,713,198.629 and 5,670,382.719 Units at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively) |
89,337,807 | 108,125,693 | ||||||
General Partner (55,189.877 and 64,142.656 Units at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively) |
1,046,114 | 1,223,104 | ||||||
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|
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Total partners capital |
90,383,921 | 109,348,797 | ||||||
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|
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|
|||||
Total liabilities and partners capital |
$ | 91,973,734 | $ | 112,528,234 | ||||
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|
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|
|||||
Net asset value per Unit |
$ | 18.95 | $ | 19.07 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P.
Condensed Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2015
Futures and forward contracts purchased |
Fair Value | % of Partners Capital |
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Commodity |
$ | 24,795 | 0.03 | % | ||||
Equity |
1,661 | 0.00 | (1) | |||||
Foreign currency |
(393,751) | (0.44) | ||||||
Interest rate |
(407,453) | (0.45) | ||||||
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|
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Total futures and forward contracts purchased |
(774,748) | (0.86) | ||||||
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|
|||||
Futures and forward contracts sold |
||||||||
Commodity |
(220,180) | (0.24) | ||||||
Equity |
(28,878) | (0.03) | ||||||
Foreign currency |
626,957 | 0.69 | ||||||
Interest rate |
7,271 | 0.01 | ||||||
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|
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Total futures and forward contracts sold |
385,170 | 0.43 | ||||||
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|
|||||
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts |
$ | (389,578) | (0.43) | % | ||||
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U.S. Government Securities | ||||||||||||||
% of Partners |
||||||||||||||
Face Amount |
Maturity Date | Description |
Fair Value | Capital | ||||||||||
U.S. Treasury bills, 0.0125% | ||||||||||||||
$ 9,250,000 |
1/21/2016 | (Amortized cost of $9,249,708) | $ | 9,249,393 | 10.23 | % | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury bills, 0.015% | ||||||||||||||
$ 12,500,000 |
3/3/2016 | (Amortized cost of $12,499,266) | 12,497,977 | 13.83 | ||||||||||
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Total U.S. Government Securities |
$ | 21,747,370 | 24.06 | % | ||||||||||
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Net fair value |
|
$ | 21,357,792 | 23.63 | % | |||||||||
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(1) | Due to rounding. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P.
Condensed Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2014
% of | ||||||||
Partners | ||||||||
Futures and forward contracts purchased |
Fair Value | Capital | ||||||
Commodity |
$ | (605,582) | (0.55) | % | ||||
Equity |
539,849 | 0.49 | ||||||
Foreign currency |
(775,708) | (0.71) | ||||||
Interest rate |
1,680,723 | 1.54 | ||||||
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|
|||||
Total futures and forward contracts purchased |
839,282 | 0.77 | ||||||
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|
|||||
Futures and forward contracts sold |
||||||||
Commodity |
1,735,517 | 1.58 | ||||||
Equity |
(58,649) | (0.05) | ||||||
Foreign currency |
1,565,204 | 1.43 | ||||||
Interest rate |
(10,887) | (0.01) | ||||||
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|
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Total futures and forward contracts sold |
3,231,185 | 2.95 | ||||||
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|
|||||
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts |
$ | 4,070,467 | 3.72 | % | ||||
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|
|||||
Net fair value |
$ | 4,070,467 | 3.72 | % | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P.
Statements of Income and Expenses
For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Investment income: |
||||||||||||
Interest income |
$ | 14,184 | $ | 17,849 | $ | 69,030 | ||||||
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|
|
|
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Expenses: |
||||||||||||
Ongoing placement agent fees (Note 2h) |
2,045,080 | 534,640 | - | |||||||||
General Partner fees (Note 2h) |
2,045,080 | 534,640 | - | |||||||||
Management fees (Note 4) |
1,581,367 | 1,431,344 | 2,127,948 | |||||||||
Brokerage fees (Note 2h) |
- | 4,133,321 | 9,353,028 | |||||||||
Incentive fees (Note 4) |
899,082 | 719,326 | - | |||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
Total expenses |
6,570,609 | 7,353,271 | 11,480,976 | |||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
(6,556,425) | (7,335,422) | (11,411,946) | |||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
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Trading results: |
||||||||||||
Net gains (losses) on trading of commodity interests and investments in Blackwater Master Fund and SECOR Master Fund: | ||||||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) on closed contracts |
6,387,957 | 22,532,708 | 7,217,969 | |||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) on closed contracts allocated from Blackwater Master Fund |
374,099 | 668,573 | 396,051 | |||||||||
Net realized gains (losses) on closed contracts allocated from SECOR Master Fund |
1,803,434 | - | - | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts |
(976,511) | (620,720) | 2,267,134 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts allocated from Blackwater Master Fund |
(400,948) | (807,350) | 63,604 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts allocated from SECOR Master Fund |
(948,185) | - | - | |||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
Total trading results |
6,239,846 | 21,773,211 | 9,944,758 | |||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (316,579) | $ | 14,437,789 | $ | (1,467,188) | ||||||
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|
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|
|
|
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Net income (loss) allocation: |
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Limited Partners |
$ | (316,267) | $ | 14,253,756 | $ | (1,451,095) | ||||||
General Partner |
$ | (312) | $ | 184,033 | $ | (16,093) | ||||||
Net income (loss) per Unit:* |
||||||||||||
Limited Partners |
$ | (0.12) | $ | 2.52 | $ | (0.16) | ||||||
General Partner |
$ | (0.12) | $ | 2.52 | $ | (0.16) | ||||||
Units | Units | Units | ||||||||||
Weighted average number of Units outstanding |
5,291,205.995 | 6,923,660.693 | 9,350,648.660 |
* | Represents the change in net asset value per Unit. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P.
Statements of Changes in Partners Capital
For the Years Ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
Units of Partnership Interest |
Limited Partners | General Partner |
Total | |||||||||||||
Partners Capital, December 31, 2012 |
10,343,763.586 | $ | 170,851,495 | $ | 2,030,895 | $ | 172,882,390 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) |
- | (1,451,095) | (16,093) | (1,467,188) | ||||||||||||
Redemptions |
(2,190,361.355) | (36,119,312) | (350,019) | (36,469,331) | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2013 |
8,153,402.231 | 133,281,088 | 1,664,783 | 134,945,871 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
- | 14,253,756 | 184,033 | 14,437,789 | ||||||||||||
Redemptions |
(2,418,876.856) | (39,409,151) | (625,712) | (40,034,863) | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2014 |
5,734,525.375 | 108,125,693 | 1,223,104 | 109,348,797 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
- | (316,282) | (297) | (316,579) | ||||||||||||
Redemptions |
(966,136.869) | (18,471,604) | (176,693) | (18,648,297) | ||||||||||||
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|
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|
|
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2015 |
4,768,388.506 | $ | 89,337,807 | $ | 1,046,114 | $ | 90,383,921 | |||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Organization |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. (Spectrum Currency), Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P. (Spectrum Select), Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. (Spectrum Strategic) and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. (Spectrum Technical) (individually, a Partnership, or collectively, the Partnerships) are limited partnerships organized to engage primarily in the speculative trading of futures contracts, options on futures and forward contracts, and forward contracts on physical commodities and other commodity interests, including, but not limited to, foreign currencies, financial instruments, metals, energy, and agricultural products (collectively, Futures Interests) (refer to Note 5, Financial Instruments). The General Partner (defined below) may also determine to invest up to all of the Partnerships assets in United States (U.S.) Treasury bills and/or money market mutual funds, including money market mutual funds managed by Morgan Stanley or its affiliates.
Ceres Managed Futures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, acts as the general partner (Ceres or the General Partner) and commodity pool operator of the Partnerships. Ceres is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC (MSSBH). MSSBH is ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a publicly held company whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Morgan Stanley is engaged in various financial services and other businesses. Prior to June 28, 2013, Morgan Stanley indirectly owned a majority equity interest and Citigroup Inc. indirectly owned a minority equity interest in MSSBH.
The clearing commodity broker for the Partnerships is Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (MS&Co.). MS&Co. also acts as the counterparty on all trading of foreign currency forward contracts. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, doing business as Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (Morgan Stanley Wealth Management) is a principal subsidiary of MSSBH and previously acted as a non-clearing broker for the Partnerships. MS&Co. and its affiliates act as the custodians of the Partnerships assets. MS&Co. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley.
The Partnerships no longer offer units of limited partnership interest (Unit(s)) for purchase or exchange.
Ceres is required to maintain a 1% minimum interest in the equity of each Partnership and income (losses) are shared by Ceres and the limited partners based on their proportional ownership interest.
In July 2015, the General Partner delegated certain administrative functions to SS&C Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, currently doing business as SS&C GlobeOp (the Administrator). Pursuant to a master services agreement, the Administrator furnishes certain administrative, accounting, regulatory, reporting, tax and other services as agreed from time to time. In addition, the Administrator maintains certain books and records of the Partnerships. The General Partner pays or reimburses each Partnership, from the General Partner fee (formerly, the administrative fee) (described in Note 2h) it receives from each Partnership, the ordinary administrative expenses of the respective Partnership. This includes the expenses related to the engagement of the Administrator. Therefore, the engagement of the Administrator did not impact the Partnerships respective break-even points.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
2. | Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
a. | Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements and accompanying notes in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires the General Partner to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities in the financial statements and accompanying notes. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. |
b. | Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The carrying value of the Partnerships assets and liabilities presented in the respective Statements of Financial Condition that qualify as financial instruments under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 825, Financial Instruments, approximates fair value due to the short term nature of such balances. |
c. | Statement of Cash Flows. The Partnerships are not required to provide Statements of Cash Flows. |
d. | Restricted and Unrestricted Cash. The cash held by each Partnership, if any, is on deposit in commodity brokerage accounts with MS&Co. As reflected in each Partnerships Statements of Financial Condition, restricted cash equals the cash portion of assets on deposit to meet margin requirements plus the cash required to offset unrealized losses on foreign currency forward and option contracts and offset unrealized losses only on the offsetting London Metal Exchange positions. All of these amounts are maintained separately. Cash that is not classified as restricted cash is therefore classified as unrestricted cash. Restricted and unrestricted cash includes cash denominated in foreign currencies of $(924,554) (proceeds of $943,684) and $(200,950) (cost of $468,997) for Spectrum Select and $423,964 (cost of $406,027) and $162,547 (cost of $3,628,144) for Spectrum Technical as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
e. | Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation. The Partnerships functional currency is the U.S. dollar; however, the Partnerships may transact business in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate in effect at the date of the respective Statements of Financial Condition. Income and expense items denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate in effect during the period. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments are not segregated in the respective Statements of Income and Expenses from the changes in market price of those investments, but are included in net realized gains (losses) on closed contracts and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts in each Partnerships Statements of Income and Expenses. |
f. | Income Taxes. Income taxes have not been listed as each partner in the respective Partnership is individually liable for the taxes, if any, on its share of the respective Partnerships income and expenses. The General Partner concluded that no provision for income tax is required in each Partnerships financial statements. The Partnerships file U.S. federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The 2012 through 2015 tax years remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and most state tax authorities. The General Partner does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability. |
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
g. | Revenue Recognition. For excess cash which is not invested by the General Partner in U.S. Treasury bills and/or other permitted investments, monthly, MS&Co. pays each Partnership interest income on 100% of the average daily equity maintained in the Partnership accounts during each month at a rate equal to 80% of the monthly average of the 4-week U.S. Treasury bill discount rate. MS&Co. and Ceres retain any interest earned on such uninvested cash in excess of the interest paid to the Partnerships. For purposes of such interest payments, net assets do not include monies due to the Partnerships on Futures Interests that have not been received. |
h. | Brokerage and Related Transaction Fees and Costs. Prior to April 1, 2014, the Partnerships each accrued a flat rate brokerage fee that covered all brokerage fees, transaction fees and costs, and ordinary administrative expenses. The brokerage fees for Spectrum Currency were accrued at a flat monthly rate of 1/12 of 4.6% (a 4.6% annual rate) of net assets as of the first day of each month. Brokerage fees for Spectrum Select, Spectrum Strategic and Spectrum Technical were accrued at a flat monthly rate of 1/12 of 6.0% (a 6.0% annual rate) of the respective Partnerships net assets as of the first day of each month. |
Effective April 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fee for Spectrum Currency was reduced from a monthly flat rate of 1/12 of 4.6% (a 4.6% annual rate) to 1/12 of 3.6% (a 3.6% annual rate) of Spectrum Currencys net Assets, and the flat rate brokerage fees for Spectrum Select, Spectrum Strategic and Spectrum Technical were reduced from a monthly rate of 1/12 of 6.0% (a 6.0% annual rate) to 1/12 of 4.0% (a 4.0% annual rate) of their respective net assets.
Effective October 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fee accrued by Spectrum Currency, equal to 1/12 of 3.6% (a 3.6% annual rate) of Spectrum Currencys net assets, was separated into (i) a general partner administrative fee (the General Partner fee) payable to the General Partner equal to an annual rate of 1.6% of Spectrum Currencys net assets and (ii) an ongoing placement agent fee payable to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management equal to an annual rate of 2.0% of Spectrum Currencys net assets. Also effective on October 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fees accrued by Spectrum Select, Spectrum Strategic and Spectrum Technical, equal to 1/12 of 4.0% (a 4.0% annual rate) of each such Partnerships net assets, was separated into (i) a General Partner fee payable to the General Partner equal to 1/12 of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) of the relevant Partnerships net assets and (ii) an ongoing placement agent fee payable to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management equal to 1/12 of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) of the relevant Partnerships net assets. The October 1, 2014 fee changes, in the aggregate, did not exceed the flat rate brokerage fee and, accordingly, there was no change to the aggregate fees incurred by each Partnership.
The General Partner pays or reimburses the Partnerships for all fees and costs charged or incurred by MS&Co., the General Partner and/or their affiliates or any other entity acting as a commodity broker for the Partnerships.
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i. | Equity in Trading Account. Spectrum Select and Spectrum Technicals asset Equity in trading account reflected in each such Partnerships Statements of Financial Condition consists of (a) cash on deposit with MS&Co., a portion of which is to be used as margin for trading, (b) net unrealized gains or losses on futures and forward contracts, which are calculated as the difference between the original contract value and fair value and (c) U.S. Treasury bills, at fair value. |
The Partnerships, in their normal course of business, enter into various contracts with MS&Co. acting as their commodity broker. Pursuant to brokerage agreements with MS&Co., to the extent that such trading results in unrealized gains or losses, these amounts are offset for each Partnership and are reported on a net basis in each Partnerships respective Statements of Financial Condition.
The Partnerships have offset their unrealized gains or losses recognized on forward contracts executed with the same counterparty in their respective Statements of Financial Condition as allowable under the terms of their master netting agreements with MS&Co., as the counterparty on such contracts. The Partnerships have consistently applied their right to offset.
j. | Investment Company Status. Effective January 1, 2014, the Partnerships adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-08 Financial ServicesInvestment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement and Disclosure Requirements and based on the General Partners assessment, the Partnerships have been deemed to be investment companies since inception. Accordingly, the Partnerships follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of Topic 946 and reflect their investments at fair value with unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value reflected in each Partnerships respective Statements of Income and Expenses. |
k. | Redemptions. Limited partners may redeem some or all of their Units at 100% of the net asset value per Unit. The request for redemptions must be delivered to a limited partners local Morgan Stanley Branch Office in time for it to be forwarded and received by Ceres no later than 3:00 P.M., New York City time, on the last day of the month in which the redemption is to be effective. |
l. | Distributions. Distributions, other than redemptions of Units, are made on a pro-rata basis at the sole discretion of Ceres. No distributions have been made to date. Ceres does not intend to make any distributions of the Partnerships profits. |
m. | Dissolution of the Partnerships. Spectrum Currency, Spectrum Strategic and Spectrum Technical will terminate on December 31, 2035 and Spectrum Select will terminate on December 31, 2025, regardless of financial condition at such time, or at an earlier date if certain conditions occur as defined in each Partnerships limited partnership agreement. |
n. | Net Income (Loss) per Unit. Net income (loss) per Unit is calculated in accordance with investment company guidance. See Note 8, Financial Highlights. |
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o. | Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-07 Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent), which relates to disclosures for investments that calculate net asset value per share (potentially fund of fund structures). The ASU requires investments for which the practical expedient is used to measure fair value at Net Asset Value (NAV) be removed from the fair value hierarchy. Instead, an entity is required to include those investments as a reconciling line item so that the total fair value amount of investments in the disclosure is consistent with the amount on the balance sheet. Further, the ASU removes the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient. Rather, those disclosures are limited to investments for which the entity has elected to measure the fair value using the practical expedient. The standard is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. The Partnerships have elected to adopt the guidance as of June 30, 2015. With the exception of Spectrum Strategic, the adoption did not have any impact on the Partnerships respective fair value measurement disclosures. As a result of this adoption with respect to Spectrum Strategic, the investments held by Spectrum Strategic that are measured at fair value based on the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have been removed from the fair value hierarchy in all periods presented in Spectrum Strategics financial statements. |
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The amendments in this update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments for all entities that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities. One of the amendments in this update eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet or a description of changes in the methods and significant assumptions. Additionally, the update eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities. Investment companies are specifically exempted from ASU 2016-01s equity investment accounting provisions and will continue to follow the industry specific guidance for investment accounting under Topic 946. For public business entities, this update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein. For other entities, it is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The General Partner is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on the Partnerships respective financial statements and related disclosures.
p. | Reclassification. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation. For Spectrum Select and Spectrum Technical, amounts previously presented as unrealized currency gain (loss) in the Condensed Schedules of Investments and included in net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts in the Statements of Financial Condition are now reported as part of unrestricted cash in the Statements of Financial Condition. In each Partnerships financial highlights, interest income per Unit and expenses per Unit previously presented separately are now combined into net investment loss per Unit. |
q. | Subsequent Events. The General Partner evaluates events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. The General Partner has assessed the subsequent events for each Partnership through the date of issuance and determined that other than disclosed in Note 9, Subsequent Events, there were no subsequent events requiring adjustment of or disclosure in the financial statements. |
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3. | Investments |
a. | Spectrum Currencys Investments in Affiliated Underlying Funds |
On November 1, 2012, the assets allocated to The Cambridge Strategy (Asset Management) Limited (Cambridge) for trading were invested in Cambridge Master Fund L.P. (Cambridge Master Fund), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. Cambridge Master Fund was formed to permit accounts managed now and in the future by Cambridge using Cambridge Asian Markets Alpha Programme and, from October 1, 2013, Cambridge Emerging Markets Alpha Programme, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the general partner of Cambridge Master Fund. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Cambridge, including Spectrum Currency, are permitted to be limited partners of Cambridge Master Fund. The General Partner and Cambridge believe that trading through this structure should provide efficiency and economy in the trading process.
Effective December 9, 2014, Cambridge, in consultation with the General Partner, agreed to increase the amount of leverage applied to the assets of Cambridge Master Fund allocated to Cambridge by the General Partner to 2.0 times the assets of the Cambridge Master Fund allocated to Cambridge by the General Partner and traded pursuant to Cambridges Asian Markets Alpha Programme and Emerging Markets Alpha Programme.
On January 1, 2012, the assets allocated to Krom River Investment Management (Cayman) Limited and Krom River Trading AG (together, and each separately, Krom River) for trading were invested in KR Master Fund L.P. (KR Master Fund), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. KR Master Fund was formed in order to permit commodity pools managed now or in the future by Krom River using the Commodity Program at 150% Leverage, a fundamental and technical trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle.
Effective December 31, 2014, Spectrum Currency fully redeemed its investment from KR Master Fund. In addition, Krom River no longer acts as commodity trading advisor to Spectrum Currency. Effective on or about January 1, 2015, Spectrum Currency reallocated the assets allocated to Krom River to the existing commodity trading advisor of Spectrum Currency.
Spectrum Currency carries, and carried, its investment in Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund, respectively, at fair value based on Spectrum Currencys (1) respective net contributions to Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund and (2) its respective allocated share of the undistributed profits and losses, including realized gains or losses and net change in unrealized gains or losses, of Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund. Spectrum Currency invests in, and invested in, Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund, respectively, through a master-feeder structure. Spectrum Currencys pro-rata share of the results of Cambridge Master Funds/KR Master Funds trading activities are shown in Spectrum Currencys Statements of Income and Expenses.
The financial statements of Cambridge Master Fund, including its condensed schedules of investments, are included elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with Spectrum Currencys financial statements.
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Summarized information for Spectrum Currency, reflecting the total assets, liabilities and capital of Cambridge Master Fund as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 and KR Master Fund as of December 31, 2014 (prior to its termination), is shown in the following tables.
December 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||
Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Capital | ||||||||||
Cambridge Master Fund |
$ | 73,013,433 | $ | 13,303,511 | $ | 59,709,922 | ||||||
December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Capital | ||||||||||
KR Master Fund |
$ | 12,415,386 | $ | 12,415,386 | $ | - | ||||||
Cambridge Master Fund |
39,046,641 | 48,456 | 38,998,185 |
Summarized information for Spectrum Currencys investment in, and operations of KR Master Fund and Cambridge Master Fund as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, is as follows:
December 31, 2015 |
% of Spectrum Currency Net Assets |
Fair Value |
Partnerships Pro-rata Net Income (Loss) |
Investment Objective |
Redemption Permitted | |||||||||||
Cambridge Master Fund |
102.0 | $ | 13,537,489 | $ | 3,223,223 | Commodity Portfolio |
Monthly | |||||||||
December 31, 2014 |
% of Spectrum Currency Net Assets |
Fair Value |
Partnerships Pro-rata Net Income (Loss) |
Investment Objective |
Redemption Permitted | |||||||||||
Cambridge Master Fund |
89.3 | $ | 12,289,754 | $ | 2,777,719 | Commodity Portfolio |
Monthly | |||||||||
KR Master Fund |
- | - | 156,507 | Commodity Portfolio |
Monthly |
Generally, a limited partner in Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund (prior to its termination on December 31, 2014) withdraws all or part of its capital contribution and undistributed profits, if any, from Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund as of the end of any month (the Redemption Date) after a request has been made to the General Partner at least three days in advance of the Redemption Date. Such withdrawals are classified as a liability when the limited partner elects to redeem and informs Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund. However, a limited partner may request a withdrawal as of the end of any day if such request is received by the General Partner at least three days in advance of the proposed withdrawal day.
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Cambridge Master Fund does not, and KR Master Fund did not, pay any management or incentive fees related to Spectrum Currencys investments. These fees are accrued and paid by Spectrum Currency. The General Partner reimburses Cambridge Master Fund and reimbursed KR Master Fund for all brokerage related fees borne by Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund (prior to its termination on December 31, 2014) on behalf of Spectrum Currencys investments.
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Spectrum Currency owned approximately 22.67% and 31.51% of Cambridge Master Fund, respectively. It is Spectrum Currencys intention to continue to invest in Cambridge Master Fund. The performance of Spectrum Currency is directly affected by the performance of Cambridge Master Fund and (prior to its termination on December 31, 2014) KR Master Fund.
The tables below represent summarized income statement information for Cambridge Master Fund for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 and KR Master Fund for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, to meet the requirements of Regulation S-X Rule 3-09:
December 31, 2015 |
Investment Income (Loss) |
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
Total Trading Results |
Net Income (Loss) |
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Cambridge Master Fund |
$ | 12,853 | $ | (86,844) | $ | 9,062,618 | $ | 8,975,774 | ||||||||
December 31, 2014 |
Investment Income (Loss) |
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
Total Trading Results |
Net Income (loss) |
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Cambridge Master Fund |
$ | 6,641 | $ | (154,743) | $ | 9,610,031 | $ | 9,455,288 | ||||||||
KR Master Fund |
3,785 | (159,030) | 893,723 | 734,693 | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 |
Investment Income (Loss) |
Net Investment Income (Loss) |
Total Trading Results |
Net Income (loss) |
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Cambridge Master Fund |
$ | 9,306 | $ | (66,302) | $ | 3,166,855 | $ | 3,100,553 | ||||||||
KR Master Fund |
25,093 | (281,565) | (5,175,049) | (5,456,614) |
b. | Spectrum Strategics Investments in Affiliated Underlying Funds |
Effective December 1, 2011, the assets allocated by Spectrum Strategic to Aventis Asset Management, LLC (Aventis) and PGR Capital L.P. (PGR) for trading were invested in MB Master Fund L.P. (MB Master Fund), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware, and PGR Master Fund L.P. (PGR Master Fund), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware, respectively. Spectrum Strategics investment in MB Master Fund represents approximately 36.3% and 9.8%, and investment in PGR Master Fund represents approximately 50.7% and 14.8%, respectively, of the net asset value of Spectrum Strategic as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The General Partner is also the general partner of each of MB Master Fund and PGR Master Fund. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by each of Aventis and PGR, including Spectrum Strategic, are permitted to be limited partners of MB Master Fund and PGR Master Fund, respectively. The General Partner, Aventis and PGR believe that trading through these structures should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process.
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Effective January 1, 2008, the assets allocated by Spectrum Strategic to Blenheim Capital Management, LLC (Blenheim) for trading were invested in Morgan Stanley Smith Barney BHM I, LLC (BHM I, LLC), a limited liability company organized under the limited liability company laws of the State of Delaware. Spectrum Strategics investment in BHM I, LLC represents approximately 15.9% and 79.1% of the net asset value of Spectrum Strategic at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The General Partner is also the managing member of BHM I, LLC. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Blenheim, including Spectrum Strategic, are permitted to be non-managing members of BHM I, LLC. Ceres and Blenheim believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process. MB Master Fund, PGR Master Fund and BHM I, LLC are collectively referred to as the Funds.
Spectrum Strategic carries its investment in the Funds at fair value based on Spectrum Strategics (1) respective net contribution to each Fund and (2) its respective allocated share of the undistributed profits and losses, including realized gains or losses and net change in unrealized gains or losses, of each Fund. ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, as amended, permits, as a practical expedient, Spectrum Strategic to measure the fair value of its investments in the Funds on the basis of the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) if the net asset value per share of such investments is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement principles of Topic 946, Financial Services Investment Companies as of Spectrum Strategics reporting date.
The financial statements of Spectrum Strategic have been prepared using the Fund of Funds approach, and accordingly, Spectrum Strategics pro-rata share of all revenue and expenses of the Funds is reflected as net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investment in Funds in Spectrum Strategics Statements of Income and Expenses. Contributions to and withdrawals from the Funds are recorded on the effective date. With respect to its investments in PGR Master Fund and MB Master Fund, Spectrum Strategic records a realized gain or loss on such investments as the difference between the redemption proceeds and the related cost of such investment. In determining the cost of such investments, Spectrum Strategic generally uses the average cost method. With respect to Spectrum Strategics investment in BHM I, LLC, Spectrum Strategic recorded redemptions received from BHM I, LLC as a reduction of cost basis and thereafter the redemptions received in excess of cost are recorded as a realized gain.
Summarized information for Spectrum Strategics investment in, and operations of BHM I, LLC, PGR Master Fund and MB Master Fund, as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, is as follows:
December 31, 2015
Investment |
% of Spectrum Strategic Net Assets |
Fair Value |
Partnerships Pro-rata Net Income (Loss) |
Management Fees |
Incentive Fees |
Investment Objective |
Redemptions Permitted | |||||||||||||||||
BHM I, LLC |
15.9 | $ | 3,894,858 | $ | (3,328,835) | $ | 284,061 | $ | - | Commodity Portfolio |
Monthly | |||||||||||||
PGR Master Fund |
50.7 | 12,442,510 | 104,616 | n/a | n/a | Commodity Portfolio |
Monthly | |||||||||||||||||
MB Master Fund |
36.3 | 8,922,695 | (536,287) | n/a | n/a | Commodity Portfolio |
Monthly |
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December 31, 2014
% of | Partnerships | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Spectrum | Pro-rata | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Strategic | Fair | Net Income | Management | Incentive | Investment | Redemptions | ||||||||||||||||||
Investment |
Net Assets | Value | (Loss) | Fees | Fees | Objective | Permitted | |||||||||||||||||
BHM I, LLC |
79.1 | $ | 28,236,607 | $ | 1,881,303 | $ | 619,883 | $ | - | Commodity Portfolio |
Monthly | |||||||||||||
PGR Master Fund |
14.8 | 5,291,425 | 1,226,334 | n/a | n/a | Commodity Portfolio |
Monthly | |||||||||||||||||
MB Master Fund |
9.8 | 3,502,992 | 68,634 | n/a | n/a | Commodity Portfolio |
Monthly |
Generally, a limited partner or non-managing member, as applicable, in the Funds withdraws all or part of its capital contribution and undistributed profits, if any, from the Funds as of the Redemption Date after a request has been made to the General Partner/managing member at least three days in advance of the Redemption Date. Such withdrawals are classified as a liability when the limited partner or non-managing member elects to redeem and informs the Funds. However, a limited partner or non-managing member may request a withdrawal as of the end of any day if such request is received by the General Partner/managing member at least three days in advance of the proposed withdrawal day.
Spectrum Strategic does not directly pay PGR Master Fund and MB Master Fund and, prior to March 1, 2014, did not directly pay BHM I, LLC, for its pro-rata portion of management or incentive fees. Such fees are directly paid by Spectrum Strategic to such trading advisors.
Effective March 1, 2014, Spectrum Strategic directly pays BHM I, LLC for its pro-rata portion of incentive and management fees.
The tables below represent summarized Income Statement information for BHM I, LLC, PGR Master Fund and MB Master Fund for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, to meet the requirements of Regulation S-X Rule 3-09:
Net | ||||||||||||||||
Investment | Investment | Total | Net | |||||||||||||
Income | Income | Trading | Income | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2015 |
(Loss) | (Loss) | Results | (Loss) | ||||||||||||
BHM I, LLC |
$ | - | $ | (3,875,220) | $ | (31,114,859) | $ | (34,990,079) | ||||||||
PGR Master Fund |
4,505 | (63,701) | 362,309 | 298,608 | ||||||||||||
MB Master Fund |
5,090 | (3,544,946) | (5,123,213) | (8,668,159) | ||||||||||||
Net | ||||||||||||||||
Investment | Investment | Total | Net | |||||||||||||
Income | Income | Trading | Income | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 |
(Loss) | (Loss) | Results | (Loss) | ||||||||||||
BHM I, LLC |
$ | - | $ | (6,707,413) | $ | 11,593,435 | $ | 4,886,022 | ||||||||
PGR Master Fund |
1,816 | (92,435) | 2,790,730 | 2,698,295 | ||||||||||||
MB Master Fund |
41,225 | (4,655,303) | 7,309,353 | 2,654,050 |
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Net | ||||||||||||||||
Investment | Investment | Total | Net | |||||||||||||
Income | Income | Trading | Income | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 |
(Loss) | (Loss) | Results | (Loss) | ||||||||||||
BHM I, LLC |
$ | 2,258 | $ | (6,908,153) | $ | 10,136,795 | $ | 3,228,642 | ||||||||
PGR Master Fund |
12,279 | (134,731) | 8,544,764 | 8,410,033 | ||||||||||||
MB Master Fund |
92,224 | (5,087,972) | 14,221,096 | 9,133,124 |
c. Spectrum Technicals Investments in Affiliated Underlying Funds
On January 1, 2015, the assets allocated by Spectrum Technical to SECOR Capital Advisors, L.P. (SECOR) were invested in SECOR Master Fund L.P. (SECOR Master Fund), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. SECOR Master Fund permits accounts managed now or in the future by SECOR using a variation of the program traded by SECOR Alpha Master Program L.P., a proprietary, systematic trading program, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the general partner of SECOR Master Fund. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by SECOR, including Spectrum Technical, are permitted to be limited partners of SECOR Master Fund. The General Partner and SECOR believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process.
On December 1, 2011, the assets allocated by Spectrum Technical to Blackwater Capital Management LLC (Blackwater) were invested in Blackwater Master Fund L.P. (Blackwater Master Fund), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. Blackwater Master Fund permitted accounts managed by Blackwater to invest together in one trading vehicle. Effective September 30, 2015, Blackwater Master Fund terminated operations and Spectrum Technical redeemed its pre-liquidation interest in Blackwater Master Fund in October 2015.
Spectrum Technical carries, and carried, its investment in SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund, respectively, at fair value based on Spectrum Technicals (1) respective net contributions to SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund and (2) its respective allocated share of the undistributed profits and losses, including realized gains or losses and net change in unrealized gains or losses, of SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund. Spectrum Technical invests in, and invested in, SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund, respectively, through a master-feeder structure. Spectrum Technicals pro-rata share of the results of SECOR Master Funds/Blackwater Master Funds trading activities are shown in Spectrum Technicals Statements of Income and Expenses.
Summarized information for Spectrum Technical, reflecting the total assets, liabilities and capital of SECOR Master Fund as of December 31, 2015 and Blackwater Master Fund as of December 31, 2014, is shown in the following tables:
December 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||
Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Capital | ||||||||||
SECOR Master Fund |
$ | 50,962,450 | $ | 464,928 | $ | 50,497,522 | ||||||
December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||
Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Total Capital | ||||||||||
Blackwater Master Fund |
$ | 24,973,305 | $ | 43,208 | $ | 24,930,097 |
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Summarized information for Spectrum Technicals investment in, and operations of Blackwater Master Fund and SECOR Master Fund as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:
% of | Partnerships | |||||||||||||||
Spectrum | Pro-rata | |||||||||||||||
Technical | Fair | Net Income | Investment | Redemption | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2015 |
Net Assets | Value | (Loss) | Objective | Permitted | |||||||||||
Blackwater Master Fund (1) |
- | $ | - | $ | (26,849) | Commodity Portfolio |
Monthly | |||||||||
SECOR Master Fund |
30.45 | 27,517,405 | 855,249 | Commodity Portfolio |
Monthly | |||||||||||
% of | Partnerships | |||||||||||||||
Spectrum | Pro-rata | |||||||||||||||
Technical | Fair | Net Income | Investment | Redemption | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 |
Net Assets | Value | (Loss) | Objective | Permitted | |||||||||||
Blackwater Master Fund |
15.5 | $ | 16,901,955 | $ | (138,777) | Commodity Portfolio |
Monthly |
(1) From January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015, the date Spectrum Technical fully redeemed its interest in Blackwater Master Fund.
Generally, a limited partner in SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund (prior to its termination on September 30, 2015) withdraws all or part of its capital contribution and undistributed profits, if any, from SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund as of the Redemption Date after a request has been made to the General Partner at least three days in advance of the Redemption Date. Such withdrawals are classified as a liability when the limited partner elects to redeem and informs SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund. However, a limited partner may request a withdrawal as of the end of any day if such request is received by the General Partner at least three days in advance of the proposed withdrawal day.
SECOR Master Fund does not, and Blackwater Master did not, pay any management or incentive fees related to Spectrum Technicals investment in the funds. These fees are accrued and paid by Spectrum Technical. The General Partner reimburses SECOR Master Fund, and reimbursed Blackwater Master Fund (prior to its termination on September 30, 2015), for all brokerage related fees borne by SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund on behalf of Spectrum Technicals investment.
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As of December 31, 2015, Spectrum Technical owned approximately 54.4% of SECOR Master Fund. As of December 31, 2014, Spectrum Technical owned approximately 67.8% of Blackwater Master Fund. It is Spectrum Technicals intention to continue to invest in SECOR Master Fund. The performance of Spectrum Technical is directly affected by, and was directly affected by, the performance of SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund, respectively.
The tables below represent summarized income statement information for Blackwater Master Fund for the period from January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 (termination of operations of Blackwater Master Fund), and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for SECOR Master Fund for the year ended December 31, 2015, respectively, to meet the requirements of Regulation S-X Rule 3-09:
Net | Total | Net | ||||||||||||||
Investment | Investment | Trading | Income | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2015 | Income (Loss) | Income (Loss) | Results | (Loss) | ||||||||||||
Blackwater Master Fund |
$ | 1,120 | $ | (39,750) | $ | 87,198 | $ | 47,448 | ||||||||
SECOR Master Fund |
12,458 | (396,486) | 2,605,734 | 2,209,248 | ||||||||||||
Net | Total | Net | ||||||||||||||
Investment | Investment | Trading | Income | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 | Income (Loss) | Income (Loss) | Results | (Loss) | ||||||||||||
Blackwater Master Fund |
$ | 7,048 | $ | (72,105) | $ | (545,462) | $ | (617,567) | ||||||||
Net | Total | Net | ||||||||||||||
Investment | Investment | Trading | Income | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2013 | Income (Loss) | Income (Loss) | Results | (Loss) | ||||||||||||
Blackwater Master Fund |
$ | 28,776 | $ | (89,483) | $ | 886,883 | $ | 797,400 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
4. | Trading Advisors |
Ceres, on behalf of each Partnership, retains certain unaffiliated commodity trading advisors, which are registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to make all trading decisions for the respective Partnerships. The trading advisors for each Partnership at December 31, 2015 were as follows:
Spectrum Currency
Cambridge
Spectrum Select
Altis Partners (Jersey) Limited (Altis)
EMC Capital Advisors, LLC (EMC)
Graham Capital Management, L.P. (Graham)
Rabar Market Research, Inc. (Rabar)
Spectrum Strategic
Aventis
Blenheim
PGR
Spectrum Technical
Aspect Capital Limited (Aspect)
SECOR
Campbell & Company, Inc. (Campbell)
Winton Capital Management Limited (Winton)
Effective September 30, 2015, Spectrum Technical fully redeemed its investment in Blackwater Master Fund. In addition, Blackwater no longer acts as a commodity trading advisor to Spectrum Technical.
Effective December 31, 2014, Ceres terminated the management agreement among Ceres, Rotella Capital Management, Inc. (Rotella) and Spectrum Technical pursuant to which Rotella ceased all Futures Interests trading on behalf of Spectrum Technical.
Effective December 31, 2014, Spectrum Currency fully redeemed its investment from KR Master Fund. In addition, Krom River no longer acts as a commodity trading advisor to Spectrum Currency.
Effective the close of business on August 8, 2014, Ceres terminated the management agreement among Ceres, Northfield Trading L.P. (Northfield) and Spectrum Select pursuant to which Northfield ceased all Futures Interests trading on behalf of Spectrum Select.
Effective October 1, 2013, EMC Capital Management, Inc. (EMC Capital Management) assigned its obligations, rights and interest to EMC. EMC assumed all of EMC Capital Managements obligations under the management agreement, dated as of June 1, 1998, as amended, among Spectrum Select, the General Partner and EMC Capital Management.
Effective June 28, 2013, Ceres terminated the management agreement among Ceres, Sunrise Capital Management, Inc. (Sunrise Capital) and Spectrum Select, pursuant to which Sunrise Capital ceased all Futures Interest trading on behalf of Spectrum Select.
Effective May 31, 2013, Ceres terminated the management agreement among Ceres, C-View International Limited (C-View) and Spectrum Currency pursuant to which C-View ceased all Futures Interest trading on behalf of Spectrum Currency.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
Compensation to the trading advisors by the Partnerships consists of a management fee and an incentive fee as follows:
Management Fee. The management fee for Spectrum Currency is accrued at a rate equal to 1/12th of 1.5% (a 1.5% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Currencys net assets allocated to Cambridge on the first day of each month. Prior to its termination on December 31, 2014, Krom River received a management fee for Spectrum Currency equal to 1/12th of 1.0% (a 1.0% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Currencys net assets allocated to Krom River on the first day of each month. Prior to October 1, 2013, the management fee payable by Spectrum Currency to Krom River was equal to 1/12th of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Currencys net assets allocated to Krom River on the first day of each month. Prior to its termination on May 31, 2013, the management fee payable by Spectrum Currency to C-View was 1/12th of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate).
The management fee for Spectrum Select is accrued at a rate of 1/12th of 1.25% (a 1.25% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Selects net assets allocated to Altis on the first day of each month, 1/12th of 1.75% (a 1.75% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Selects net assets allocated to Graham on the first day of each month and 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Selects net assets allocated to Rabar on the first day of each month. As of December 31, 2015, the management fee payable by Spectrum Select to EMC was equal to 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Selects net assets allocated to EMC on the first day of each month. The monthly management fee payable by Spectrum Select to Northfield prior to its termination on August 8, 2014 was 1/12th of 1% (a 1% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Selects net assets allocated to Northfield on the first day of each month. Prior to April 1, 2014, the monthly management fee payable to by Spectrum Select to Graham was 1/6th of 1% (a 2% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Selects net assets allocated to Graham on the first day of each month. Prior to December 1, 2013, the monthly management fee payable by Spectrum Select to Northfield was 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate). The monthly management fee payable by Spectrum Select to Sunrise Capital prior to its termination on June 28, 2013 was 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate).
The management fee for Spectrum Strategic is accrued at a rate of 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Strategics net assets allocated to Blenheim on the first day of each month, 1/12th of 1% (a 1% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Strategics net assets allocated to PGR on the first day of each month and 1/12th of 1.25% (a 1.25% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Strategics net assets allocated to Aventis on the first day of each month. Effective March 1, 2014, Spectrum Strategic directly paid BHM I, LLC for management fees related to Blenheim. Prior to March 1, 2014, the monthly management fee payable by Spectrum Strategic to Blenheim was 1/4th of 1% (a 3% annual rate) of Spectrum Strategics net assets allocated to Blenheim on the first day of each month. Prior to March 1, 2014, the management fee payable by Spectrum Strategic to Aventis was 1/12th of 1.5% (a 1.5% annual rate) of Spectrum Strategics net assets allocated to Aventis on the first day of each month.
The management fee for Spectrum Technical is accrued at a rate of 1/12th of 1.5% (a 1.5% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technicals net assets allocated to Aspect, Campbell and Winton on the first day of each month. As of December 31, 2015, the management fee payable by Spectrum Technical to SECOR was equal to 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technicals net assets allocated to SECOR on the first day of each month. Prior to its termination on September 30, 2015, Blackwater received a management fee from Spectrum Technical equal to 1/12th of 0.75% (a 0.75% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technicals net assets allocated to Blackwater on the first day of each month. Prior to its termination on December 31, 2014, Rotella received a management fee from Spectrum Technical equal to 1/12th of 1.0% (a 1.0% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technicals net assets allocated to Rotella on the first day of each month. Prior to June 1, 2014, the management fee payable by Spectrum Technical to Campbell was equal to 1/12th of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technicals net assets allocated to Campbell on the first day of each month. Prior to December 1, 2013, the management fee payable by Spectrum Technical to Blackwater was equal to 1/12th of 1.25% (a 1.25% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technicals net assets allocated to Blackwater on the first day of each month.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
Incentive Fee. Spectrum Currency pays a quarterly incentive fee equal to 15% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Currencys net assets allocated to Cambridge at the end of each calendar quarter. Prior to its termination on December 31, 2014, Krom River was eligible to receive a quarterly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Currencys net assets allocated to Krom River as of the end of each calendar quarter. Prior to its termination on May 31, 2013, C-View was eligible to receive a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Currencys net assets allocated to C-View as of the end of each calendar month.
Spectrum Select pays a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Selects net assets allocated to EMC, Rabar, Altis and Graham as of the end of each calendar month. Prior to its termination on August 8, 2014, Northfield was also paid a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Selects net assets allocated to Northfield as of the end of each calendar month.
Spectrum Strategic pays a quarterly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Strategics net assets allocated to Blenheim and Aventis as of the end of each calendar quarter and a yearly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Strategics net assets allocated to PGR as of the end of each calendar year. Effective March 1, 2014, Spectrum Strategic directly paid BHM I, LLC for incentive fees related to Blenheim. Prior to March 1, 2014, Spectrum Strategic paid a monthly incentive fee equal to 15% of the trading profits experienced with respect to the net assets allocated to Blenheim as of the end of each calendar month.
Spectrum Technical pays a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Technicals net assets allocated to Aspect, Campbell and Winton as of the end of each calendar month and a quarterly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Technicals net assets allocated to SECOR as of the end of each calendar quarter. Prior to its termination on September 30, 2015, Blackwater was eligible to receive a quarterly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Technicals net assets allocated to Blackwater as of the end of each calendar quarter. Prior to its termination on December 31, 2014, Rotella was eligible to receive a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Technicals net assets allocated to Rotella as of the end of each month.
Trading profits represent the amount by which profits from futures, forwards, and options trading exceed losses after ongoing selling agent fees, brokerage fees, General Partner fees and management fees, as applicable, are deducted.
For all trading advisors with trading losses, no incentive fees are paid in subsequent periods until all such losses are recovered. Cumulative trading losses are adjusted on a pro-rata basis for the net amount of each months redemptions and reallocations.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
5. | Financial Instruments |
The Partnerships trade Futures Interests. Futures and forwards represent contracts for delayed delivery of an instrument at a specified date and price.
The fair value of an exchange-traded contract is based on the settlement price quoted by the exchange on the day with respect to which fair value is being determined. If an exchange-traded contract could not have been liquidated on such day due to the operation of daily limits or other rules of the exchange, the settlement price will be equal to the settlement price on the first subsequent day on which the contract could be liquidated.
The exchange-traded contracts and the off-exchange-traded contracts are fair valued on a daily basis.
The Partnerships contracts are accounted for on a trade-date basis. Gains or losses are realized when contracts are liquidated and are determined using the first-in, first-out method.
The net unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, reported as a component of Equity in trading account in the Statements of Financial Condition of Spectrum Select and Spectrum Technical, and their longest contract maturities were as follows:
Spectrum Select
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts | Longest Maturities | |||||||||||||||
Year |
Exchange-Traded | Off-Exchange-Traded | Total | Exchange-Traded | Off-Exchange-Traded | |||||||||||
2015 |
$ | 1,185,590 | $ | 257,677 | $ | 1,443,267 | Mar. 2018 | Mar. 2016 | ||||||||
2014 |
5,966,628 | 495,854 | 6,462,482 | Mar. 2019 | Mar. 2015 | |||||||||||
Spectrum Technical
|
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Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts | Longest Maturities | |||||||||||||||
Year |
Exchange-Traded | Off-Exchange-Traded | Total | Exchange-Traded | Off-Exchange-Traded | |||||||||||
2015 |
$ | (512,622) | $ | 123,044 | $ | (389,578) | Dec. 2018 | Apr. 2016 | ||||||||
2014 |
3,637,757 | 432,710 | 4,070,467 | Mar. 2018 | Jun. 2015 |
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
In general, the risks associated with off-exchange-traded contracts are greater than those associated with exchange-traded contracts because of the greater risk of default by the counterparty to an off-exchange-traded contract. The Partnerships have credit risk associated with counterparty nonperformance. As of the date of the respective financial statements, the credit risk associated with the instruments in which each Partnership trades is limited to the unrealized gain (loss) amounts reflected in the respective Partnerships Statements of Financial Condition. The net unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts are further disclosed gross by type of contract and corresponding fair value level in Note 7, Fair Value Measurements.
The Partnerships also have credit risk because MS&Co. acts as the futures commission merchant and/or the counterparty, as applicable, with respect to most of the Partnerships assets. Exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled option contracts are fair valued on a daily basis, with variations in value settled on a daily basis. MS&Co., acting as a commodity futures broker for each Partnerships exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward and exchange-traded futures-styled option contracts, is required, pursuant to regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to segregate from its own assets, and for the sole benefit of its commodity customers, total cash held by it with respect to exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward and exchange-traded futures-styled option contracts, including an amount equal to the net unrealized gains (losses) on all open exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled option contracts, which in the aggregate, totaled $39,121,598 and $120,025,451 for Spectrum Select and $42,580,896 and $95,193,033 for Spectrum Technical at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. With respect to each Partnerships off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts and forward currency options contracts, there are no daily settlements of variation in value, nor is there any requirement that an amount equal to the net unrealized gains (losses) on such contracts be segregated. However, each Partnership is required to meet margin requirements equal to the net unrealized loss on open forward currency contracts in each Partnerships account with the counterparty, which is accomplished by daily maintenance of the cash balance in custody accounts held at MS&Co., for the benefit of MS&Co. With respect to those off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, the Partnerships are at risk to the ability of MS&Co., the sole counterparty on all such contracts, to perform. Each Partnership has a netting agreement with the counterparty. The primary terms are based on industry standard master netting agreements. These agreements, which seek to reduce both the Partnerships and the counterpartys exposure on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, including options on such contracts, should materially decrease the Partnerships credit risk in the event of MS&Co.s bankruptcy or insolvency.
The General Partner monitors and attempts to control the Partnerships risk exposure on a daily basis through financial, credit and risk management monitoring systems, and accordingly, believes that it has effective procedures for evaluating and limiting the credit and market risks to which the Partnerships may be subject. These monitoring systems generally allow the General Partner to statistically analyze actual trading results with risk adjusted performance indicators and correlation statistics. In addition, online monitoring systems provide account analysis of futures, forwards and options positions by sector, margin requirements, gain and loss transactions and collateral positions.
The futures, forwards and options traded, and the U.S. Treasury bills held, by the Partnerships 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, factors that result in frequent changes in the fair value of the Partnerships open positions, and consequently, in their earnings, whether realized or unrealized, and cash flow. Gains and losses on open positions of exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled option contracts are settled daily through variation margin. Gains and losses on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts are settled upon termination of the contract. Gains and losses on off-exchange-traded forward currency options contracts are settled on an agreed-upon settlement date.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
Spectrum Strategics, Spectrum Technicals and Spectrum Currencys investments in the affiliated underlying funds expose each Partnership to various types of risks that are associated with Futures Interests trading and the markets in which the affiliated underlying funds invest. The significant types of financial risks to which the affiliated underlying funds are exposed are market risk, liquidity risk, and counterparty credit risk as described above.
6. | Trading Activities |
The Partnerships objective is to profit from speculative trading in Futures Interests. Therefore, the trading advisors for each Partnership will take speculative positions in Futures Interests where they feel the best profit opportunities exist for their respective trading strategies. As such, the average number of contracts outstanding in absolute quantities (the total of the open long and open short positions) has been presented as a part of the volume disclosure, as position direction is not an indicative factor in such volume disclosures. With regard to foreign currency forward trades, each notional quantity amount has been converted to an equivalent contract based upon an industry convention.
As of December 31, 2015, 100% of Spectrum Currencys/Cambridge Master Funds total investments are forward contracts which are off-exchange traded.
As of December 31, 2015, approximately 90.4% of Spectrum Selects total investments are futures contracts which are exchange-traded while approximately 9.6% are forward contracts which are off-exchange traded.
As of December 31, 2015, 100% of Spectrum Strategics pro-rata share of investments held indirectly (through its investments in the Funds) are futures contracts which are exchange-traded.
As of December 31, 2015, approximately 60.7% of Spectrum Technicals total investments (including its pro-rata share of the investments held indirectly through its investment in SECOR Master Fund) are futures contracts which are exchange-traded while approximately 39.3% are forward contracts which are off-exchange traded.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Spectrum Strategic and Spectrum Currency held no futures and forward contracts; therefore, there were no net unrealized gains and losses on futures and forward contracts.
The following tables summarize the gross and net amounts recognized relating to assets and liabilities of Spectrum Selects and Spectrum Technicals derivatives and their offsetting subject to master netting or similar arrangements as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Spectrum Select
Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015:
Gross Amounts | Amounts | Gross Amounts not Offset in the | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Offset in the | Presented in the | Statements of Financial Condition | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Statements of | Statements of | Cash Collateral | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Financial | Financial | Financial | Received/ | ||||||||||||||||||||
Recognized | Condition | Condition | Instruments | Pledged** | Net Amount | |||||||||||||||||||
Assets |
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Futures |
$ | 3,831,162 | $ | (2,431,726) | $ | 1,399,436 | * | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,399,436 | |||||||||||
Forwards |
1,168,919 | (1,125,088) | 43,831 | * | - | - | 43,831 | |||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total assets |
$ | 5,000,081 | $ | (3,556,814) | $ | 1,443,267 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,443,267 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
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|
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Liabilities |
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Futures |
$ | (2,431,726) | $ | 2,431,726 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
Forwards |
(1,125,088) | 1,125,088 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities |
$ | (3,556,814) | $ | 3,556,814 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 1,443,267 | ** | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2014: |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Amounts | Gross Amounts not Offset in the | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Offset in the | Presented in the | Statements of Financial Condition | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Statements of | Statements of | Cash Collateral | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Financial | Financial | Financial | Received/ | ||||||||||||||||||||
Recognized | Condition | Condition | Instruments | Pledged** | Net Amount | |||||||||||||||||||
Assets |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Futures |
$ | 7,228,527 | $ | (1,519,724) | $ | 5,708,803 | * | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 5,708,803 | |||||||||||
Forwards |
2,346,025 | (1,592,346) | 753,679 | * | - | - | 753,679 | |||||||||||||||||
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total assets |
$ | 9,574,552 | $ | (3,112,070) | $ | 6,462,482 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 6,462,482 | ||||||||||||
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|
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Liabilities |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Futures |
$ | (1,519,724) | $ | 1,519,724 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
Forwards |
(1,592,346) | 1,592,346 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities |
$ | (3,112,070) | $ | 3,112,070 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 6,462,482 | ** | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
* | Included as a component of Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts in the Statements of Financial Condition. |
** | In the event of default by Spectrum Select, MS&Co., Spectrum Selects commodity futures broker and the sole counterparty to Spectrum Selects off-exchange-traded contracts, as applicable, has the right to offset Spectrum Selects obligation with Spectrum Selects cash and/or U.S. Treasury bills held by MS&Co., thereby minimizing MS&Co.s risk of loss. There is no collateral posted by MS&Co. and as such, in the event of default by MS&Co., Spectrum Select is exposed to the amount shown in the Statements of Financial Condition. In the case of exchange-traded contracts, Spectrum Selects exposure to counterparty risk may be reduced since the exchanges clearinghouse interposes its credit between buyer and seller and the clearinghouses guarantee fund may be available in the event of a default. |
Spectrum Technical
Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015:
Gross Amounts | Amounts | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Offset in the | Presented in the | Statements of Financial Condition | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Statements of | Statements of | Cash Collateral | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Financial | Financial | Financial | Received/ | ||||||||||||||||||||
Recognized | Condition | Condition | Instruments | Pledged** | Net Amount | |||||||||||||||||||
Assets |
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Futures |
$ | 1,246,261 | $ | (1,246,261) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
Forwards |
1,901,957 | (1,901,957) | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 3,148,218 | $ | (3,148,218) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
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Liabilities |
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Futures |
$ | (1,548,907) | $ | 1,246,261 | $ | (302,646) | * | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (302,646) | |||||||||||
Forwards |
(1,988,889) | 1,901,957 | (86,932) | * | - | - | (86,932) | |||||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities |
$ | (3,537,796) | $ | 3,148,218 | $ | (389,578) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (389,578) | ||||||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | (389,578) | ** | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2014: |
| |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Amounts | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Offset in the | Presented in the | Statements of Financial Condition | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Statements of | Statements of | Cash Collateral | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Financial | Financial | Financial | Received/ | ||||||||||||||||||||
Recognized | Condition | Condition | Instruments | Pledged** | Net Amount | |||||||||||||||||||
Assets |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Futures |
$ | 4,533,559 | $ | (797,767) | $ | 3,735,792 | * | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 3,735,792 | |||||||||||
Forwards |
2,011,895 | (1,677,220) | 334,675 | * | - | - | 334,675 | |||||||||||||||||
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|
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Total assets |
$ | 6,545,454 | $ | (2,474,987) | $ | 4,070,467 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 4,070,467 | ||||||||||||
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|
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Liabilities |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Futures |
$ | (797,767) | $ | 797,767 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
Forwards |
(1,677,220) | 1,677,220 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities |
$ | (2,474,987) | $ | 2,474,987 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 4,070,467 | ** | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
* | Included as a component of Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts in the Statements of Financial Condition. |
** | In the event of default by Spectrum Technical, MS&Co., Spectrum Technicals commodity futures broker and the sole counterparty to Spectrum Technicals off-exchange-traded contracts, as applicable, has the right to offset Spectrum Technicals obligation with Spectrum Technicals cash and/or U.S. Treasury bills held by MS&Co., thereby minimizing MS&Co.s risk of loss. There is no collateral posted by MS&Co. and as such, in the event of default by MS&Co., Spectrum Technical is exposed to the amount shown in the Statements of Financial Condition. In the case of exchange-traded contracts, Spectrum Technicals exposure to counterparty risk may be reduced since the exchanges clearinghouse interposes its credit between buyer and seller and the clearinghouses guarantee fund may be available in the event of a default. |
The effect of Trading Activities on Spectrum Selects Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:
December 31, 2015
Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
number of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
contracts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long | Long | Short | Short | Net | for the year | |||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized | Unrealized | Unrealized | Unrealized | Unrealized | (absolute | |||||||||||||||||||
Futures and forward contracts |
Gain | Loss | Gain | Loss | Gain/(Loss) | quantity) | ||||||||||||||||||
Commodity |
$ | 429,652 | $ | (727,416) | $ | 2,330,691 | $ | (1,165,217) | $ | 867,710 | 3,656 | |||||||||||||
Equity |
126,263 | (232,646) | 70,696 | (188,714) | (224,401) | 800 | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency |
274,905 | (225,374) | 1,359,288 | (414,808) | 994,011 | 1,249 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate |
292,472 | (474,575) | 116,114 | (128,064) | (194,053) | 4,400 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 1,123,292 | $ | (1,660,011) | $ | 3,876,789 | $ | (1,896,803) | $ | 1,443,267 | ||||||||||||||
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number of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
contracts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long | Long | Short | Short | Net | for the year | |||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized | Unrealized | Unrealized | Unrealized | Unrealized | (absolute | |||||||||||||||||||
Futures and forward contracts |
Gain | Loss | Gain | Loss | Gain/(Loss) | quantity) | ||||||||||||||||||
Commodity |
$ | 282,336 | $ | (2,191,868) | $ | 4,475,726 | $ | (216,133) | $ | 2,350,061 | 4,302 | |||||||||||||
Equity |
515,619 | (278,910) | 7,778 | (105,700) | 138,787 | 1,107 | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency |
161,381 | (109,346) | 1,083,928 | (92,427) | 1,043,536 | 1,707 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate |
3,045,534 | (116,781) | 2,250 | (905) | 2,930,098 | 4,621 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 4,004,870 | $ | (2,696,905) | $ | 5,569,682 | $ | (415,165) | $ | 6,462,482 | ||||||||||||||
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Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
The effect of Trading Activities on Spectrum Technicals Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:
December 31, 2015
Futures and forward contracts |
Long Unrealized Gain |
Long Unrealized Loss |
Short Unrealized Gain |
Short Unrealized Loss |
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) |
Average number of contracts outstanding for the year (absolute quantity) |
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Commodity |
$ | 102,448 | $ | (77,653) | $ | 830,467 | $ | (1,050,646) | $ | (195,384) | 1,422 | |||||||||||||
Equity |
121,445 | (119,784) | 22,245 | (51,123) | (27,217) | 525 | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency |
471,016 | (864,767) | 1,395,892 | (768,935) | 233,206 | 835 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate |
167,804 | (575,256) | 36,901 | (29,632) | (400,183) | 2,563 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 862,713 | $ | (1,637,460) | $ | 2,285,505 | $ | (1,900,336) | $ | (389,578) | ||||||||||||||
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December 31, 2014 |
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Futures and forward contracts |
Long Unrealized Gain |
Long Unrealized Loss |
Short Unrealized Gain |
Short Unrealized Loss |
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) |
Average number of contracts outstanding for the year (absolute quantity) |
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Commodity |
$ | 35,163 | $ | (640,745) | $ | 1,817,116 | $ | (81,599) | $ | 1,129,935 | 1,561 | |||||||||||||
Equity |
713,684 | (173,835) | 17,967 | (76,616) | 481,200 | 1,203 | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency |
267,933 | (1,043,641) | 1,855,362 | (290,158) | 789,496 | 1,355 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate |
1,829,953 | (149,230) | 8,276 | (19,163) | 1,669,836 | 4,328 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 2,846,733 | $ | (2,007,451) | $ | 3,698,721 | $ | (467,536) | $ | 4,070,467 | ||||||||||||||
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Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
The following tables indicate the trading gains and losses by market sector, on derivative instruments of Spectrum Select and Spectrum Technical for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Spectrum Select
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Sector |
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Commodity |
$ | (1,071,073) | $ | 11,295,753 | $ | (8,240,610) | ||||||
Equity |
(2,848,607) | (3,990,077) | 17,236,173 | |||||||||
Foreign currency |
2,577,114 | 4,185,603 | 583,533 | |||||||||
Interest rate |
(132,336) | 9,213,718 | (3,637,449) | |||||||||
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Total |
$ | (1,474,902) | * | $ | 20,704,997 | * | $ | 5,941,647 | * | |||
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Spectrum Technical | ||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Sector |
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Commodity |
$ | 5,162,412 | $ | 3,173,650 | $ | 1,447,554 | ||||||
Equity |
(769,729) | 3,873,373 | 16,778,460 | |||||||||
Foreign currency |
1,503,142 | (6,217,792) | 1,928,787 | |||||||||
Interest rate |
344,021 | 20,943,980 | (10,210,043) | |||||||||
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Total |
$ | 6,239,846 | * | $ | 21,773,211 | * | $ | 9,944,758 | * | |||
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* This amount is included in Total trading results in the respective Partnerships Statements of Income and Expenses.
7. | Fair Value Measurements |
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to fair values derived from unobservable inputs (Level 3). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
The fair value of exchange-traded futures, option and forward contracts is determined by the various exchanges, and reflects the settlement price for each contract as of the close of business on the last business day of the reporting period. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is extrapolated on a forward basis from the spot prices quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period from various exchanges. The fair value of non-exchange-traded foreign currency option contracts is calculated by applying an industry standard model application for options valuation of foreign currency options, using as input the spot prices, interest rates and option implied volatilities quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period. U.S. Treasury bills are valued at the last available bid price received from independent pricing services as of the close of the last business day of the reporting period.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
The Partnerships consider prices for exchange-traded commodity futures, forward, swap and option contracts to be based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1). The values of U.S. Treasury bills, non-exchange-traded forward, swap and certain option contracts for which market quotations are not readily available are priced by broker quotes or pricing services that derive fair values for those assets and liabilities from observable inputs (Level 2). As of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Partnerships did not hold any derivative instruments that were priced at fair value using unobservable inputs through the application of the General Partners assumptions and internal valuation pricing models (Level 3). Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2.
There were no direct investments held by Spectrum Currency and Spectrum Strategic as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. For Spectrum Currencys investment in Cambridge Master Fund, see Notes 2 and 5 of the attached Cambridge Master Funds financial statements for the determination of the fair value of Cambridge Master Funds investments and related disclosures, including the fair value hierarchy. The following tables present information about Spectrum Selects and Spectrum Technicals assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:
Spectrum Select
December 31, 2015 |
Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
Assets |
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U.S. Treasury Bills |
$ | 55,493,206 | $ | - | $ | 55,493,206 | $ | - | ||||||||
* Futures |
3,831,162 | 3,831,162 | - | - | ||||||||||||
* Forwards |
1,168,919 | 740,942 | 427,977 | - | ||||||||||||
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Total Assets |
$ | 60,493,287 | $ | 4,572,104 | $ | 55,921,183 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Liabilities |
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* Futures |
$ | 2,431,726 | $ | 2,431,726 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
* Forwards |
1,125,088 | 954,788 | 170,300 | - | ||||||||||||
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Total Liabilities |
$ | 3,556,814 | $ | 3,386,514 | $ | 170,300 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 56,936,473 | $ | 1,185,590 | $ | 55,750,883 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 |
Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
Assets |
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* Futures |
$ | 7,228,527 | $ | 7,228,527 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
* Forwards |
2,346,025 | 1,699,736 | 646,289 | - | ||||||||||||
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Total Assets |
$ | 9,574,552 | $ | 8,928,263 | $ | 646,289 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Liabilities |
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* Futures |
$ | 1,519,724 | $ | 1,519,724 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
* Forwards |
1,592,346 | 1,441,911 | 150,435 | - | ||||||||||||
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Total Liabilities |
$ | 3,112,070 | $ | 2,961,635 | $ | 150,435 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 6,462,482 | $ | 5,966,628 | $ | 495,854 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Spectrum Technical | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2015 |
Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
Assets |
||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Bills |
$ | 21,747,370 | $ | - | $ | 21,747,370 | $ | - | ||||||||
* Futures |
1,246,261 | 1,246,261 | - | - | ||||||||||||
* Forwards |
1,901,957 | 156,179 | 1,745,778 | - | ||||||||||||
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Total Assets |
$ | 24,895,588 | $ | 1,402,440 | $ | 23,493,148 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Liabilities |
||||||||||||||||
* Futures |
$ | 1,548,907 | $ | 1,548,907 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
* Forwards |
1,988,889 | 366,155 | 1,622,734 | - | ||||||||||||
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Total Liabilities |
$ | 3,537,796 | $ | 1,915,062 | $ | 1,622,734 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 21,357,792 | $ | (512,622) | $ | 21,870,414 | $ | - | ||||||||
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December 31, 2014 |
Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
Assets |
||||||||||||||||
* Futures |
$ | 4,533,559 | $ | 4,533,559 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
* Forwards |
2,011,895 | 274,957 | 1,736,938 | - | ||||||||||||
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Total Assets |
$ | 6,545,454 | $ | 4,808,516 | $ | 1,736,938 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Liabilities |
||||||||||||||||
* Futures |
$ | 797,767 | $ | 797,767 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
* Forwards |
1,677,220 | 372,992 | 1,304,228 | - | ||||||||||||
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Total Liabilities |
$ | 2,474,987 | $ | 1,170,759 | $ | 1,304,228 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 4,070,467 | $ | 3,637,757 | $ | 432,710 | $ | - | ||||||||
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* | Included as a component of Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts in the respective Partnerships Statements of Financial Condition. |
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
8. | Financial Highlights |
Financial highlights for the limited partner class as a whole for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
Spectrum Currency
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) |
$ | 2.16 | $ | 1.63 | $ | 0.35 | ||||||
Net investment loss |
(0.73) | (0.53) | (0.53) | |||||||||
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Increase (decrease) for the year |
1.43 | 1.10 | (0.18) | |||||||||
Net asset value per Unit, beginning of year |
8.49 | 7.39 | 7.57 | |||||||||
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Net asset value per Unit, end of year |
$ | 9.92 | $ | 8.49 | $ | 7.39 | ||||||
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Ratios to average net assets: |
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Net investment loss * |
(8.0)% | (7.0)% | (7.2)% | |||||||||
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Operating expenses before incentive fees |
5.1 % | 5.4 % | 6.4 % | |||||||||
Incentive fees |
2.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 | |||||||||
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Operating expenses after incentive fees |
8.0 % | 7.0 % | 7.2 % | |||||||||
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Total return: |
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Total return before incentive fees |
19.9 % | 16.6 % | (1.6)% | |||||||||
Incentive fees |
(3.1) | (1.7) | (0.8) | |||||||||
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Total return after incentive fees |
16.8 % | 14.9 % | (2.4)% | |||||||||
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* | Interest income less total expenses. |
The above ratios and total return may vary for individual investors based on the timing of capital transactions during the year. Additionally, these ratios are calculated for the limited partner class using the limited partners share of income, expenses and average net assets of Spectrum Currency and includes income and expenses allocated from its investments in Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund, as applicable.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
Spectrum Select
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) |
$ | (0.51) | $ | 5.34 | $ | 0.88 | ||||||
Net investment loss |
(1.74) | (1.64) | (2.16) | |||||||||
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Increase (decrease) for the year |
(2.25) | 3.70 | (1.28) | |||||||||
Net asset value per Unit, beginning of year |
30.18 | 26.48 | 27.76 | |||||||||
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Net asset value per Unit, end of year |
$ | 27.93 | $ | 30.18 | $ | 26.48 | ||||||
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Ratios to average net assets: |
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Net investment loss * |
(5.8)% | (6.3)% | (7.9)% | |||||||||
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Operating expenses before incentive fees |
5.8 % | 6.3 % | 8.0 % | |||||||||
Incentive fees |
- | - | - | |||||||||
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Operating expenses after incentive fees |
5.8 % | 6.3 % | 8.0 % | |||||||||
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Total return: |
||||||||||||
Total return before incentive fees |
(7.5)% | 14.0 % | (4.6)% | |||||||||
Incentive fees |
- | - | - | |||||||||
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Total return after incentive fees |
(7.5) % | 14.0 % | (4.6)% | |||||||||
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* | Interest income less total expenses. |
The above ratios and total return may vary for individual investors based on the timing of capital transactions during the year. Additionally, these ratios are calculated for the limited partner class using the limited partners share of income, expenses and average net assets.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
Spectrum Strategic
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) |
$ | (1.51) | $ | 0.77 | $ | 0.62 | ||||||
Net investment loss |
(0.57) | (0.79) | (1.23) | |||||||||
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Increase (decrease) for the year |
(2.08) | (0.02) | (0.61) | |||||||||
Net asset value per Unit, beginning of year |
13.62 | 13.64 | 14.25 | |||||||||
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Net asset value per Unit, end of year |
$ | 11.54 | $ | 13.62 | $ | 13.64 | ||||||
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Ratios to average net assets: |
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Net investment loss * |
(4.7)% | (5.5)% | (8.9)% | |||||||||
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Operating expenses before incentive fees |
4.7% | 5.4 % | 9.0 % | |||||||||
Incentive fees |
- | 0.1 | - | |||||||||
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Operating expenses after incentive fees |
4.7% | 5.5 % | 9.0 % | |||||||||
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Total return: |
||||||||||||
Total return before incentive fees |
(15.3)% | 0.0% | (4.3)% | |||||||||
Incentive fees |
- | (0.1) | - | |||||||||
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Total return after incentive fees |
(15.3)% | (0.1)% | (4.3)% | |||||||||
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* | Interest income less total expenses. |
The above ratios and total return may vary for individual investors based on the timing of capital transactions during the year. Additionally, these ratios are calculated for the limited partner class using the limited partners share of income, expenses and average net assets of Spectrum Strategic and does not include income and expenses related to its investment in the Funds.
Morgan Stanley Spectrum Series
Notes to Financial Statements
Spectrum Technical
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) |
$ | 1.13 | $ | 3.61 | $ | 1.07 | ||||||
Net investment loss |
(1.25) | (1.09) | (1.23) | |||||||||
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Increase (decrease) for the year |
(0.12) | 2.52 | (0.16) | |||||||||
Net asset value per Unit, beginning of year |
19.07 | 16.55 | 16.71 | |||||||||
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Net asset value per Unit, end of year |
$ | 18.95 | $ | 19.07 | $ | 16.55 | ||||||
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Ratios to average net assets: |
||||||||||||
Net investment loss * |
(6.5)% | (6.6)% | (7.5)% | |||||||||
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|||||||
Operating expenses before incentive fees |
5.6% | 5.9% | 7.5% | |||||||||
Incentive fees |
0.9 | 0.7 | - | |||||||||
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Operating expenses after incentive fees |
6.5% | 6.6% | 7.5% | |||||||||
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Total return: |
||||||||||||
Total return before incentive fees |
0.3% | 15.9% | (1.0)% | |||||||||
Incentive fees |
(0.9) | (0.7) | - | |||||||||
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Total return after incentive fees |
(0.6)% | 15.2% | (1.0)% | |||||||||
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* | Interest income less total expenses. |
The above ratios and total return may vary for individual investors based on the timing of capital transactions during the year. Additionally, these ratios are calculated for the limited partner class using the limited partners share of income, expenses and average net assets of Spectrum Technical and includes income and expenses allocated from its investments in SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund, as applicable.
9. Subsequent Events
Effective January 1, 2016, the management fee payable by Spectrum Select to EMC was reduced to 1/12th of 1% (a 1% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Selects net assets allocated to EMC on the first day of each month.
Effective January 1, 2016, the management fee payable by Spectrum Technical to SECOR was reduced to 1/12th of 1.75% (a 1.75% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technicals net assets allocated to SECOR on the first day of each month.
Effective January 31, 2016, Spectrum Strategic fully redeemed its investment from BHM I, LLC. In addition, Blenheim no longer acts as a commodity trading advisor to Spectrum Strategic. Effective on February 1, 2016, the General Partner reallocated Spectrum Strategics assets allocated to Blenheim to existing commodity trading advisors in Spectrum Strategic.
To the Limited Partners of
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the information contained herein is accurate and complete.
By: | Patrick T. Egan | |
President and Director | ||
Ceres Managed Futures LLC General Partner, | ||
Cambridge Master Fund L.P. | ||
Ceres Managed Futures LLC | ||
522 Fifth Avenue | ||
New York, NY 10036 | ||
855-672-4468 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Partners of Cambridge Master Fund L.P.:
We have audited the accompanying statements of financial condition of Cambridge Master Fund L.P. (the Partnership), including the condensed schedules of investments, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related statements of income and expenses and changes in partners capital for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnerships management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Partnership is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Partnerships internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cambridge Master Fund L.P. as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of its operations and changes in its partners capital for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
New York, New York
March 24, 2016
Cambridge Master Fund L.P
Statements of Financial Condition
December 31, 2015 and 2014
December 31, 2015 |
December 31, 2014 |
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Assets: |
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Equity in trading account: |
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Investment in U.S. Treasury bills, at fair value (Amortized cost $49,492,685 and $0 at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively) |
$ | 49,496,752 | $ | - | ||||
Cash (Note 3c) |
- | 26,503,935 | ||||||
Cash margin (Note 3c) |
23,516,491 | 9,794,931 | ||||||
Net unrealized appreciation on open forward contracts |
- | 2,739,853 | ||||||
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Total equity in trading account |
73,013,243 | 39,038,719 | ||||||
Expense Reimbursement |
190 | 7,922 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 73,013,433 | $ | 39,046,641 | ||||
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Liabilities and Partners Capital: |
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Liabilities: |
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Net unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts |
$ | 258,025 | $ | - | ||||
Cash overdraft (Note 3c) |
13,021,029 | - | ||||||
Accrued expenses: |
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Professional fees |
24,457 | 48,456 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
13,303,511 | 48,456 | ||||||
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Partners Capital: |
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General Partner |
- | - | ||||||
Limited Partners |
59,709,922 | 38,998,185 | ||||||
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Total partners capital |
59,709,922 | 38,998,185 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and partners capital |
$ | 73,013,433 | $ | 39,046,641 | ||||
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Condensed Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2015
Notional |
Fair Value | % of Partners Capital |
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Unrealized Appreciation on Open Forward Contracts |
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Currencies |
$ 862,295,211 | $ | 10,602,087 | 17.76 | % | |||||||||
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Total unrealized appreciation on open forward contracts |
10,602,087 | 17.76 | ||||||||||||
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Unrealized Depreciation on Open Forward Contracts |
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Currencies |
$ 840,603,701 | (10,860,112) | (18.19) | |||||||||||
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Total unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts |
(10,860,112) | (18.19) | ||||||||||||
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Net unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts |
$ | (258,025) | (0.43) | % | ||||||||||
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U.S. Government Securities |
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Face Amount |
Maturity date |
Description |
Fair Value | % of Partners Capital |
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$ 49,500,000 |
1/21/2016 | U.S. Treasury bills, 0.019% (Amortized cost of $49,492,685) | $ | 49,496,752 | 82.90 | % | ||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 49,238,727 | 82.47 | % | ||||||||||
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Condensed Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2014
Notional | Fair Value | % of Partners Capital |
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Unrealized Appreciation on Open Forward Contracts |
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Currencies |
$ | 391,686,862 | $ | 5,969,177 | 15.31 | % | ||||||
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Total unrealized appreciation on open forward contracts |
5,969,177 | 15.31 | ||||||||||
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Unrealized Depreciation on Open Forward Contracts |
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Currencies |
$ | 284,639,685 | (3,229,324) | (8.28) | ||||||||
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Total unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts |
$ | (3,229,324) | (8.28) | % | ||||||||
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Net unrealized appreciation on open forward contracts |
$ | 2,739,853 | 7.03 | % | ||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 2,739,853 | 7.03 | % | ||||||||
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Statements of Income and Expenses
for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Investment Income: |
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Interest income |
$ | 12,853 | $ | 6,641 | $ | 9,306 | ||||||
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Expenses: |
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Clearing fees (Note 3c) |
66,821 | 112,699 | 27,122 | |||||||||
Professional fees |
86,792 | 115,700 | 103,414 | |||||||||
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Total expenses |
153,613 | 228,399 | 130,536 | |||||||||
Expense reimbursements |
(53,916) | (67,015) | (54,928) | |||||||||
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Net expenses |
99,697 | 161,384 | 75,608 | |||||||||
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Net investment income (loss) |
(86,844) | (154,743) | (66,302) | |||||||||
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Trading Results: |
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Net gains (losses) on trading of commodity interests: |
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Net realized gains (losses) on closed contracts |
12,060,496 | 7,219,710 | 3,113,012 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts |
(2,997,878) | 2,390,321 | 53,843 | |||||||||
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Total trading results |
9,062,618 | 9,610,031 | 3,166,855 | |||||||||
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Net income (loss) |
$ | 8,975,774 | $ | 9,455,288 | $ | 3,100,553 | ||||||
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Statements of Changes in Partners Capital
for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
Partners Capital |
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2012 |
$ | 14,340,886 | ||
Net income (loss) |
3,100,553 | |||
Subscriptions |
22,700,539 | |||
Redemptions |
(2,611,288) | |||
Distribution of interest income to feeder funds |
(9,306) | |||
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2013 |
37,521,384 | |||
Net income (loss) |
9,455,288 | |||
Subscriptions |
6,500,000 | |||
Redemptions |
(14,471,846) | |||
Distribution of interest income to feeder funds |
(6,641) | |||
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2014 |
38,998,185 | |||
Net income (loss) |
8,975,774 | |||
Subscriptions |
23,919,247 | |||
Redemptions |
(12,178,308) | |||
Distribution of interest income to feeder funds |
(4,976) | |||
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Partners Capital, December 31, 2015 |
$ | 59,709,922 | ||
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Notes to Financial Statements
1. | Partnership Organization: |
Cambridge Master Fund L.P. (the Master) is a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware on July 30, 2012, to engage in the speculative trading of a portfolio of commodity interests, including futures, option, swap and forward contracts. Cambridge Master exclusively trades in the currency sector. The commodity interests that are traded by the Master are volatile and involve a high degree of market risk. The General Partner (defined below) may also determine to invest up to all of the Masters assets in United States (U.S.) Treasury bills and/or money market mutual funds, including money market mutual funds managed by Morgan Stanley or its affiliates.
Ceres Managed Futures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, acts as the general partner (the General Partner) and commodity pool operator of the Master. The General Partner is wholly owned by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC (MSSB Holdings). MSSB Holdings is ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a publicly held company whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Morgan Stanley is engaged in various financial services and other businesses. Prior to June 28, 2013, Morgan Stanley indirectly owned a majority equity interest in MSSB Holdings and Citigroup Inc. indirectly owned a minority equity interest in MSSB Holdings. Prior to July 31, 2009, the date as of which MSSB Holdings became its owner, the General Partner was wholly owned by Citigroup Financial Products Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., the sole owner of which is Citigroup Inc. All trading decisions for the Master are made by the Advisor (defined below).
On September 1, 2012 (commencement of trading operations), Emerging CTA Portfolio L.P. (Emerging CTA) allocated a portion of its capital to the Master and purchased an interest in the Master with cash equal to $3,000,000. On November 1, 2012, Morgan Stanley Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. (Spectrum Currency and Commodity) allocated a portion of its capital to the Master and purchased an interest in the Master with cash equal to $3,355,672. On December 1, 2015, Custom Solutions Fund L.P. Class A (Custom Solutions), Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P. (Tactical Diversified), and Institutional Futures Portfolio L.P. (Institutional Portfolio) each allocated a portion of their capital to the Master and purchased an interest in the Master with cash equal to $2,400,000, $17,000,000, and $2,500,000, respectively. The Master permits commodity pools managed now or in the future by The Cambridge Strategy (Asset Management) Limited (the Advisor) using the Asian Markets Alpha Programme and the Emerging Markets Alpha Programme, the Advisors proprietary, systematic trading systems, to invest together in one trading vehicle.
During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Masters commodity broker was Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (MS&Co.), a registered futures commission merchant. During a prior period included in this report, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (CGM) also served as a commodity broker.
The Master operates under a structure where its investors consist of Emerging CTA, Spectrum Currency and Commodity, Custom Solutions, Institutional Portfolio and Tactical Diversified (each a Feeder, collectively, the Funds). Emerging CTA, Spectrum Currency and Commodity, Custom Solutions, Institutional Futures and Tactical Diversified owned approximately 40.8%, 22.7%, 4.0%, 4.2% and 28.3% of the Master at December 31, 2015, respectively. Emerging CTA and Spectrum Currency and Commodity owned approximately 68.5% and 31.5% of the Master at December 31, 2014, respectively.
The Master will be liquidated under certain circumstances as defined in the limited partnership agreement of the Master (the Limited Partnership Agreement).
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Notes to Financial Statements
In July 2015, the General Partner delegated certain administrative functions to SS&C Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, currently doing business as SS&C GlobeOp (the Administrator). Pursuant to a master services agreement, the Administrator furnishes certain administrative, accounting, regulatory, reporting, tax and other services as agreed from time to time. In addition, the Administrator maintains certain books and records of the Master.
2. | Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: |
a. | Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements and accompanying notes in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires the General Partner to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities in the financial statements and accompanying notes. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. |
b. | Statement of Cash Flows. The Master is not required to provide a Statement of Cash Flows. |
c. | Masters Investments. All commodity interests of the Master, including derivative financial instruments and derivative commodity instruments, are held for trading purposes. The commodity interests are recorded on trade date and open contracts are recorded at fair value (as described in Note 5, Fair Value Measurements) at the measurement date. Investments in commodity interests denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates prevailing at the measurement date. Gains or losses are realized when contracts are closed and are determined using the first-in, first-out method. Unrealized gains or losses on open contracts are included as a component of equity in trading account in the Statements of Financial Condition. Net realized gains or losses and net change in net unrealized gains or losses are included in the Statements of Income and Expenses. |
Masters Cash. The Masters cash included cash denominated in foreign currencies of $817 and $906 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The cost of foreign currencies was $863 as of December 31, 2015 and based on the General Partners assessment, the cost of foreign currencies was not materially different from the fair value as of December 31, 2014. |
d. | Income and Expenses Recognition. All of the income and expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading of commodity interests are determined on each valuation day and allocated pro rata among the Funds at the time of such determination. |
e. | Income Taxes. Income taxes are not listed as each partner is individually liable for the taxes, if any, on its share of the Masters income and expenses. The General Partner concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Masters financial statements. The Master files U.S. federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The 2012 through 2015 tax years remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and most state tax authorities. The General Partner does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability. |
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Notes to Financial Statements
f. | Investment Company Status. Effective January 1, 2014, the Master adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-08, Financial Services Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement and Disclosure Requirements and based on the General Partners assessment, the Master has been deemed to be an investment company since inception. Accordingly, the Master follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of Topic 946 and reflects its investments at fair value with unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value reflected in the Statements of Income and Expenses. |
g. | Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The carrying value of the Masters assets and liabilities presented in the Statements of Financial Condition that qualify as financial instruments under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 825, Financial Instruments, approximates the fair value due to the short term nature of such balances. |
h. | Recent Accounting Pronouncement. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. The amendments in this update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments for all entities that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities. One of the amendments in this update eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet or a description of changes in the methods and significant assumptions. Additionally, the update eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities. Investment companies are specifically exempted from ASU 2016-01s equity investment accounting provisions and will continue to follow the industry specific guidance for investment accounting under Topic 946. For public business entities, this update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods therein. For other entities, it is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The General Partner is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on the Masters financial statements and related disclosures. |
i. | Subsequent Events. The General Partner evaluates events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. The General Partner has assessed the subsequent events through the date of issuance and determined that there were no subsequent events requiring adjustment of or disclosure in the financial statements. |
3. | Agreements: |
a. | Limited Partnership Agreement: |
The General Partner administers the business and affairs of the Master, including selecting one or more advisors to make trading decisions for the Master. |
b. | Management Agreement: |
The General Partner, on behalf of the Master, has entered into a management agreement (the Management Agreement) with the Advisor, a registered commodity trading advisor. The Advisor is not affiliated with the General Partner, MS&Co. or CGM, and is not responsible for the organization or operation of the Master. The Management Agreement provides that the Advisor has sole discretion in determining the investment of the assets of the Master. |
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Notes to Financial Statements
All management fees in connection with the Management Agreement are borne by the Funds. The Management Agreement may be terminated upon notice by either party.
c. | Customer Agreement: |
During the second quarter of 2013, the Master entered into a foreign exchange brokerage account agreement with MS&Co. Prior to and during part of the third quarter of 2013, the Master was party to a Customer Agreement with CGM (the CGM Customer Agreement). During the third quarter of 2013, the Master entered into a Customer Agreement with MS&Co. (the MS&Co. Customer Agreement). The Master has terminated the CGM Customer Agreement.
Under the CGM Customer Agreement, CGM provided services to the Master, including, among other things, the execution and clearing of transactions for the Masters account in accordance with orders placed by the Advisor. All exchange, clearing, service, user, give-up, floor brokerage and National Futures Association (NFA) fees (collectively, the CGM clearing fees) were borne by the Master and allocated to the Funds. All other fees including CGMs direct brokerage fees were borne by the Funds. During the term of the CGM Customer Agreement, all of the Masters assets were deposited in the Masters account at CGM. The Masters cash was deposited by CGM in segregated bank accounts to the extent required by Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations.
Under the MS&Co. Customer Agreement and the foreign exchange brokerage account agreement, the Master pays MS&Co. trading fees for the clearing and, where applicable, the execution of transactions. Further, all trading, exchange, clearing, user, give-up, floor brokerage and NFA fees (collectively, the MS&Co. clearing fees and together with the CGM clearing fees, the clearing fees) are borne by the Master and allocated to the Funds. All other fees are borne by the Funds. All of the Masters assets are deposited in the Masters account at MS&Co. The Masters cash is deposited by MS&Co. in segregated bank accounts to the extent required by Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the amount of cash held by the Master for margin requirements was $23,516,491 and $9,794,931, respectively. The MS&Co. Customer Agreement may generally be terminated upon notice by either party.
Prior to April 1, 2014, Spectrum Currency and Commodity paid to MS&Co. a monthly brokerage fee at a flat rate of 1/12 of 4.6% per month (a 4.6% annual rate) of the net assets of Spectrum Currency and Commodity allocated to the Advisor as of the first day of each month. Effective April 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fee was reduced to 1/12 of 3.6% per month (a 3.6% annual rate) of Spectrum Currency and Commoditys net assets. Effective October 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fee was separated into (i) a General Partner administrative fee payable to the General Partner equal to an annual rate of 2.0% of Spectrum Currency and Commoditys net assets, and (ii) an ongoing placement agent fee payable to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management equal to an annual rate of 1.6% of Spectrum Currency and Commoditys net assets. The October 1, 2014 fee changes, in the aggregate, did not exceed the flat rate brokerage fee and, accordingly, there was no change to the aggregate fees incurred by Spectrum Currency and Commodity. The General Partner administrative fees include, and the flat rate brokerage fee included, clearing fees and professional fees that are charged to the Master. Therefore, the Master receives monthly expense reimbursements on clearing fees and professional fees incurred during such month, as shown in the Statements of Income and Expenses as expense reimbursements, based on the beginning of the month partners capital allocation percentage for Spectrum Currency and Commoditys investment in the Master. Prior to October 1, 2014, the monthly expense reimbursement was paid by MS&Co. Effective October 1, 2014, the monthly expense reimbursement is paid by the General Partner.
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Notes to Financial Statements
4. | Trading Activities: |
The Master was formed for the purpose of trading contracts in a variety of commodity interests, including derivative financial instruments and derivative commodity interests. The results of the Masters trading activities are shown in the Statements of Income and Expenses.
The MS&Co. Customer Agreement gives, and the CGM Customer Agreement gave, the Master the legal right to net unrealized gains and losses on open futures and forward contracts. The Master nets, for financial reporting purposes, the unrealized gains and losses on open futures and open forward contracts in the Statements of Financial Condition as the criteria under ASC 210-20, Balance Sheet, have been met.
All of the commodity interests owned by the Master are held for trading purposes. The monthly average number of notional values of currency forward contracts traded for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were $2,407,009,280 and $2,127,047,182, respectively.
The following tables summarize the gross and net amounts recognized relating to assets and liabilities of the Masters derivatives and their offsetting subject to master netting or similar arrangements as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Gross Amounts | Amounts | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Offset in the | Presented in the | Statements of Financial Condition | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Statements of | Statements of | Cash Collateral | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Financial | Financial | Financial | Received/ | ||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2015 |
Recognized | Condition | Condition | Instruments | Pledged* | Net Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Assets |
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Forwards |
$ | 10,602,087 | $ | (10,602,087) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
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Total Assets |
$ | 10,602,087 | $ | (10,602,087) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
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Liabilities |
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Forwards |
$ | (10,860,112) | $ | 10,602,087 | $ | (258,025) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (258,025) | ||||||||||||
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Total Liabilities |
$ | (10,860,112) | $ | 10,602,087 | $ | (258,025) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (258,025) | ||||||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | (258,025) | * | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Gross Amounts | Amounts | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Offset in the | Presented in the | Statements of Financial Condition | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Statements of | Statements of | Cash Collateral | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Financial | Financial | Financial | Received/ | ||||||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2014 |
Recognized | Condition | Condition | Instruments | Pledged* | Net Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Assets |
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Forwards |
$ | 5,969,177 | $ | (3,229,324) | $ | 2,739,853 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 2,739,853 | ||||||||||||
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Total Assets |
$ | 5,969,177 | $ | (3,229,324) | $ | 2,739,853 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 2,739,853 | ||||||||||||
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Liabilities |
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Forwards |
$ | (3,229,324) | $ | 3,229,324 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
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Total Liabilities |
$ | (3,229,324) | $ | 3,229,324 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 2,739,853 | * | |||||||||||||||||||||
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* | In the event of default by the Master, MS&Co., the Masters commodity futures broker and the sole counterparty to the Masters off-exchange-traded contracts, as applicable, has the right to offset the Masters obligation with the Masters cash and/or U.S. Treasury bills held by MS&Co., thereby minimizing MS&Co.s risk of loss. There is no collateral posted by MS&Co. and as such, in the event of default by MS&Co., the Master is exposed to the amount shown in the Statements of Financial Condition. In the case of exchange-traded contracts, the Masters exposure to counterparty risk may be reduced since the exchanges clearinghouse interposes its credit between buyer and seller and the clearinghouses guarantee fund may be available in the event of a default. |
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Notes to Financial Statements
The following tables indicate the gross fair values of derivative instruments of forward contracts as separate assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
December 31, | ||||
Assets |
2015 | |||
Forward Contracts |
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Currencies |
$ | 10,602,087 | ||
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Total unrealized appreciation on open forward contracts |
10,602,087 | |||
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Liabilities |
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Forward Contracts |
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Currencies |
(10,860,112) | |||
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Total unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts |
(10,860,112) | |||
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Net unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts |
$ | (258,025) | * | |
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December 31, | ||||
Assets |
2014 | |||
Forward Contracts |
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Currencies |
$ | 5,969,177 | ||
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Total unrealized appreciation on open forward contracts |
5,969,177 | |||
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Liabilities |
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Forward Contracts |
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Currencies |
(3,229,324) | |||
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Total unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts |
(3,229,324) | |||
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Net unrealized appreciation on open forward contracts |
$ | 2,739,853 | ** | |
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* This amount is included in Net unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts in the Statements of Financial Condition.
** This amount is included in Net unrealized appreciation on open forward contracts in the Statements of Financial Condition.
The following tables indicate the trading gains and losses, by market sector, on derivative instruments for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Sector |
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||
Currencies |
$ | 9,062,618 | $ | 9,610,031 | $ | 3,166,855 | ||||||
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Total |
$ | 9,062,618 | *** | $ | 9,610,031 | *** | $ | 3,166,855 | *** | |||
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*** This amount is included in Total trading results in the Statements of Income and Expenses.
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Notes to Financial Statements
5. | Fair Value Measurements: |
Masters Fair Value Measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to fair values derived from unobservable inputs (Level 3). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
The fair value of exchange-traded futures, option and forward contracts is determined by the various exchanges, and reflects the settlement price for each contract as of the close of business on the last business day of the reporting period. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is extrapolated on a forward basis from the spot prices quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period from various exchanges. The fair value of non-exchange-traded foreign currency option contracts is calculated by applying an industry standard model application for options valuation of foreign currency options, using as input the spot prices, interest rates, and option implied volatilities quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period. U.S. Treasury bills are valued at the last available bid price received from independent pricing services as of the close of the last business day of the reporting period.
The Master considers prices for exchange-traded commodity futures, forwards, swaps and option contracts to be based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1). The values of U.S. Treasury bills, non-exchange-traded forwards, swaps and certain options contracts for which market quotations are not readily available are priced by broker quotes or pricing services that derive fair values for those assets and liabilities from observable inputs (Level 2). As of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Master did not hold any derivative instruments that were priced at fair value using unobservable inputs through the application of the General Partners assumptions and internal valuation pricing models (Level 3). Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2.
December 31, 2015 |
Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
Assets |
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Forwards |
$ | 10,602,087 | $ | - | $ | 10,602,087 | $ | - | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury bills |
49,496,752 | - | 49,496,752 | - | ||||||||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 60,098,839 | $ | - | $ | 60,098,839 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Liabilities |
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Forwards |
$ | 10,860,112 | $ | - | $ | 10,860,112 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Total liabilities |
$ | 10,860,112 | $ | - | $ | 10,860,112 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 49,238,727 | $ | - | $ | 49,238,727 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2014 |
Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||
Assets |
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Forwards |
$ | 5,969,177 | $ | - | $ | 5,969,177 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 5,969,177 | $ | - | $ | 5,969,177 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Liabilities |
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Forwards |
$ | 3,229,324 | $ | - | $ | 3,229,324 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Total liabilities |
$ | 3,229,324 | $ | - | $ | 3,229,324 | $ | - | ||||||||
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Net fair value |
$ | 2,739,853 | $ | - | $ | 2,739,853 | $ | - | ||||||||
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6. | Subscriptions, Distributions and Redemptions: |
Subscriptions are accepted monthly from investors and they become limited partners on the first day of the month after their subscription is processed. Generally, a limited partner withdraws all or part of its capital contribution and undistributed profits, if any, from the Master as of the end of any month (the Redemption Date) after a request for redemption has been made to the General Partner at least three days in advance of the Redemption Date. Such withdrawals are classified as a liability when the limited partner elects to redeem and informs the Master. However, a limited partner may request a withdrawal as of the end of any day if such request is received by the General Partner at least three days in advance of the proposed withdrawal day.
7. | Financial Highlights: |
Financial highlights for the limited partner class as a whole for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 were as follows:
2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets: |
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Net investment loss* |
(0.2) | % | (0.4) | % | (0.3) | % | ||||||
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Operating expenses before expense reimbursements |
0.4 | % | 0.6 | % | 0.5 | % | ||||||
Expense reimbursements |
(0.2) | % | (0.2) | % | (0.2) | % | ||||||
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Operating expenses after expense reimbursements |
0.2 | % | 0.4 | % | 0.3 | % | ||||||
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Total Return | 25.0 | % | 27.4 | % | 15.7 | % | ||||||
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* Interest income less total expenses, net of expense reimbursement.
The above ratios and total return may vary for individual investors based on the timing of capital transactions during the year. Additionally, these ratios are calculated for the limited partner class using the limited partners share of income, expenses and average net assets.
8. | Financial Instrument Risks: |
In the normal course of business, the Master is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk, including derivative financial instruments and derivative commodity instruments. These financial instruments may include forwards, futures, options and swaps whose values are based upon an underlying asset, index, or reference rate, and generally represent future commitments to exchange currencies or cash balances, to purchase or sell other financial instruments at specific terms at specified future dates, or, in the case of derivative commodity instruments, to have a reasonable possibility to be settled in cash, through physical delivery or with another financial instrument. These instruments may be traded on an exchange, a swap execution facility or over-the-counter (OTC). Exchange-traded instruments include futures and certain standardized forward, swap and option contracts. Certain swap contracts may also be traded on a swap execution facility or OTC. OTC contracts are negotiated between
Cambridge Master Fund L.P.
Notes to Financial Statements
contracting parties and also include certain forward and option contracts. Each of these instruments is subject to various risks similar to those related to the underlying financial instruments, including market and credit risk. In general, the risks associated with OTC contracts are greater than those associated with exchange-traded instruments because of the greater risk of default by the counterparty to an OTC contract. The General Partner estimates that at any given time, approximately 100% of the Masters contracts are traded OTC.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts. Forward foreign currency contracts are those contracts where the Master agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of foreign currency for an agreed-upon price on an agreed future date. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued daily, and the Masters net equity therein, representing unrealized gain or loss on the contracts as measured by the difference between the forward foreign exchange rates at the dates of entry into the contracts and the forward rates at the reporting date, is included in the Statements of Financial Condition. Net realized gains (losses) and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency contracts are recognized in the period in which the contract is closed or the changes occur, respectively, and are included in the Statements of Income and Expenses.
The Master does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from fluctuations from changes in market prices of investments held. Such fluctuations are included in total trading results in the Statements of Income and Expenses.
Market risk is the potential for changes in the value of the financial instruments traded by the Master due to market changes, including interest and foreign exchange rate movements and fluctuations in commodity or security prices. Market risk is directly impacted by the volatility and liquidity in the markets in which the related underlying assets are traded. The Master is exposed to a market risk equal to the value of futures and forward contracts purchased and unlimited liability on such contracts sold short.
Credit risk is the possibility that a loss may occur due to the failure of a counterparty to perform according to the terms of a contract. The Masters risk of loss in the event of counterparty default is typically limited to the amounts recognized in the Statements of Financial Condition and is not represented by the contract or notional amounts of the instruments. The Masters risk of loss is reduced through the use of legally enforceable master netting agreements with counterparties that permit the Master to offset unrealized gains and losses and other assets and liabilities with such counterparties upon the occurrence of certain events. The Master had credit risk and concentration risk during the reporting period and prior periods as MS&Co. and/or CGM or their affiliates were the sole counterparties or brokers with respect to the Masters assets. Credit risk with respect to exchange-traded instruments is reduced to the extent that through MS&Co. or CGM, the Masters counterparty is an exchange or clearing organization. The Master continues to be subject to such risks with respect to MS&Co.
The General Partner monitors and attempts to control the Masters risk exposure on a daily basis through financial, credit and risk management monitoring systems and accordingly, believes that it has effective procedures for evaluating and limiting the credit and market risks to which the Master may be subject. These monitoring systems generally allow the General Partner to statistically analyze actual trading results with risk-adjusted performance indicators and correlation statistics. In addition, online monitoring systems provide account analysis of futures, forward and option contracts by sector, margin requirements, gain and loss transactions and collateral positions.
The majority of these instruments mature within one year of the inception date. However, due to the nature of the Masters business, these instruments may not be held to maturity.
EXHIBIT 31.01
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Patrick T. Egan, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P.; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: March 28, 2016 |
/s/ Patrick T. Egan | |||
Patrick T. Egan | ||||
President and Director | ||||
Ceres Managed Futures LLC, | ||||
General Partner of the registrant |
EXHIBIT 31.02
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Steven Ross, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P.; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: March 28, 2016 |
/s/ Steven Ross | |||
Steven Ross | ||||
Chief Financial Officer and Director | ||||
Ceres Managed Futures LLC, | ||||
General Partner of the registrant |
EXHIBIT 32.01
CERTIFICATION OF PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P. (the Partnership) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, Patrick T. Egan, President and Director of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, the general partner of the Partnership, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:
(1) | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
(2) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Partnership. |
By: |
/s/ Patrick T. Egan | |
Name: |
Patrick T. Egan | |
Title: |
President and Director of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, | |
General Partner of the registrant | ||
Date: |
March 28, 2016 |
EXHIBIT 32.02
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P. (the Partnership) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), I, Steven Ross, Chief Financial Officer and Director of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, the general partner of the Partnership, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:
(1) | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
(2) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Partnership. |
By: /s/ |
Steven Ross | |
Name: |
Steven Ross | |
Title: |
Chief Financial Officer and Director of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, | |
General Partner of the registrant | ||
Date: |
March 28, 2016 |
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Document and Entity Information - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Feb. 29, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2015 |
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Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2015 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2015 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Trading Symbol | DWSF | ||
Entity Registrant Name | MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY SPECTRUM SELECT LP | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000873799 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 3,208,269.541 | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 103,981,522 |
Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital - USD ($) |
Total |
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] |
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member]
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member]
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General Partner [Member]
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Partners' Capital, balance at Dec. 31, 2012 | $ 195,974,081 | $ 23,313,185 | $ 74,059,472 | $ 172,882,390 | $ 193,760,270 | $ 23,041,527 | $ 73,232,715 | $ 170,851,495 | $ 2,213,811 | $ 271,658 | $ 826,757 | $ 2,030,895 |
Units of Partnership Interest, balance at Dec. 31, 2012 | 7,059,632.492 | 3,078,925.678 | 5,198,875.076 | 10,343,763.586 | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ (7,733,044) | $ (486,331) | $ (2,701,002) | $ (1,467,188) | (7,644,502) | (479,900) | (2,668,922) | (1,451,095) | (88,542) | (6,431) | (32,080) | (16,093) |
Redemptions | $ (41,714,292) | $ (4,857,782) | $ (18,417,554) | $ (36,469,331) | (41,464,280) | (4,857,782) | (18,317,546) | (36,119,312) | (250,012) | (100,008) | (350,019) | |
Redemptions (in units) | (1,525,996.806) | (648,244.994) | (1,318,303.688) | (2,190,361.355) | ||||||||
Partners' Capital, balance at Dec. 31, 2013 | $ 146,526,745 | $ 17,969,072 | $ 52,940,916 | $ 134,945,871 | 144,651,488 | 17,703,845 | 52,246,247 | 133,281,088 | 1,875,257 | 265,227 | 694,669 | 1,664,783 |
Units of Partnership Interest, balance at Dec. 31, 2013 | 5,533,635.686 | 2,430,680.684 | 3,880,571.388 | 8,153,402.231 | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ 13,219,168 | $ 1,907,525 | $ 704,266 | $ 14,437,789 | 13,077,451 | 1,885,964 | 677,750 | 14,253,756 | 141,717 | 21,561 | 26,516 | 184,033 |
Redemptions | $ (41,863,122) | $ (6,107,266) | $ (17,938,795) | $ (40,034,863) | (41,159,081) | (5,966,722) | (17,617,098) | (39,409,151) | (704,041) | (140,544) | (321,697) | (625,712) |
Redemptions (in units) | (1,628,161.859) | (809,451.717) | (1,258,760.348) | (2,418,876.856) | ||||||||
Partners' Capital, balance at Dec. 31, 2014 | $ 117,882,791 | $ 13,769,331 | $ 35,706,387 | $ 109,348,797 | 116,569,858 | 13,623,087 | 35,306,899 | 108,125,693 | 1,312,933 | 146,244 | 399,488 | 1,223,104 |
Units of Partnership Interest, balance at Dec. 31, 2014 | 3,905,473.827 | 1,621,228.967 | 2,621,811.04 | 5,734,525.375 | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ (7,794,865) | $ 2,142,217 | $ (5,141,684) | $ (316,579) | (7,708,901) | 2,117,657 | (5,083,147) | (316,282) | (85,964) | 24,560 | (58,537) | (297) |
Redemptions | $ (17,234,476) | $ (2,643,888) | $ (6,003,819) | $ (18,648,297) | (17,077,785) | (2,628,888) | (5,954,654) | (18,471,604) | (156,691) | (15,000) | (49,165) | (176,693) |
Redemptions (in units) | (581,296.746) | (283,314.561) | (493,437.517) | (966,136.869) | ||||||||
Partners' Capital, balance at Dec. 31, 2015 | $ 92,853,450 | $ 13,267,660 | $ 24,560,884 | $ 90,383,921 | $ 91,783,172 | $ 13,111,856 | $ 24,269,098 | $ 89,337,807 | $ 1,070,278 | $ 155,804 | $ 291,786 | $ 1,046,114 |
Units of Partnership Interest, balance at Dec. 31, 2015 | 3,324,177.081 | 1,337,914.406 | 2,128,373.523 | 4,768,388.506 |
Condensed Schedule of Investments - USD ($) |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ 1,443,267 | $ 6,462,482 | ||||
Net fair value | $ 56,936,473 | $ 6,462,482 | ||||
Fair value Percentage of Partners' Capital | 5.47% | |||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 61.32% | |||||
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ 1,443,267 | $ 6,462,482 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 1.56% | 5.47% | ||||
Investments in U.S. Treasury Bills [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Investments in U.S. Treasury bills, at fair value | $ 55,493,206 | |||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 59.76% | |||||
Investments in U.S. Treasury Bills [Member] | US Treasury Bills, 0.015% [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Investments in U.S. Treasury bills, at fair value | $ 32,744,699 | |||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 35.26% | |||||
Investments in U.S. Treasury Bills [Member] | US Treasury Bills, 0.0125% [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Investments in U.S. Treasury bills, at fair value | $ 22,748,507 | |||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 24.50% | |||||
Long [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (536,719) | $ 1,307,965 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | (0.58%) | 1.10% | ||||
Long [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Commodity [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (297,764) | $ (1,909,532) | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | (0.32%) | (1.62%) | ||||
Long [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Equity [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (106,383) | $ 236,709 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | (0.11%) | 0.20% | ||||
Long [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ 49,531 | $ 52,035 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 0.05% | 0.04% | ||||
Long [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (182,103) | $ 2,928,753 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | (0.20%) | 2.48% | ||||
Short [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ 1,979,986 | $ 5,154,517 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 2.14% | 4.37% | ||||
Short [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Commodity [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ 1,165,474 | $ 4,259,593 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 1.26% | 3.61% | ||||
Short [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Equity [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (118,018) | $ (97,922) | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | (0.13%) | (0.08%) | ||||
Short [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ 944,480 | $ 991,501 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 1.02% | 0.84% | ||||
Short [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (11,950) | $ 1,345 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | (0.01%) | 0.00% | [1] | |||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (389,578) | $ 4,070,467 | ||||
Net fair value | $ 21,357,792 | |||||
Investments in U.S. Treasury bills, at fair value | $ 4,070,467 | |||||
Fair value Percentage of Partners' Capital | 3.72% | |||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 23.63% | |||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (389,578) | $ 4,070,467 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | (0.43%) | 3.72% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Investments in U.S. Treasury Bills [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Investments in U.S. Treasury bills, at fair value | $ 21,747,370 | |||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 24.06% | |||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Investments in U.S. Treasury Bills [Member] | US Treasury Bills, 0.015% [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Investments in U.S. Treasury bills, at fair value | $ 12,497,977 | |||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 13.83% | |||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Investments in U.S. Treasury Bills [Member] | US Treasury Bills, 0.0125% [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Investments in U.S. Treasury bills, at fair value | $ 9,249,393 | |||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 10.23% | |||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Long [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (774,748) | $ 839,282 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | (0.86%) | 0.77% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Long [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Commodity [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ 24,795 | $ (605,582) | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 0.03% | (0.55%) | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Long [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Equity [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ 1,661 | $ 539,849 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 0.00% | [1] | 0.49% | |||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Long [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (393,751) | $ (775,708) | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | (0.44%) | (0.71%) | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Long [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (407,453) | $ 1,680,723 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | (0.45%) | 1.54% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Short [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ 385,170 | $ 3,231,185 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 0.43% | 2.95% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Short [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Commodity [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (220,180) | $ 1,735,517 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | (0.24%) | 1.58% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Short [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Equity [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ (28,878) | $ (58,649) | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | (0.03%) | (0.05%) | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Short [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ 626,957 | $ 1,565,204 | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 0.69% | 1.43% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Short [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ 7,271 | $ (10,887) | ||||
Percentage of Partners' Capital | 0.01% | (0.01%) | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Cost | $ 20,143,933 | $ 7,147,767 | ||||
Fair Value | $ 25,260,063 | $ 37,031,024 | ||||
Partners'Capital | 102.85% | 103.71% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | BHM I, LLC [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Fair Value | $ 3,894,858 | $ 28,236,607 | ||||
Partners'Capital | 15.86% | 79.08% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | MB Master Fund [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Cost | $ 9,133,118 | $ 3,189,218 | ||||
Fair Value | $ 8,922,695 | $ 3,502,992 | ||||
Partners'Capital | 36.33% | 9.81% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | PGR Master Fund [Member] | ||||||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||||||
Cost | $ 11,010,815 | $ 3,958,549 | ||||
Fair Value | $ 12,442,510 | $ 5,291,425 | ||||
Partners'Capital | 50.66% | 14.82% | ||||
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |
Investment in U.S. Treasury bills, Amortized cost | $ 55,497,357 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |
Investment in U.S. Treasury bills, Amortized cost | 21,748,974 |
US Treasury Bills, 0.015% [Member] | |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |
Investment, Face amount | $ 32,750,000 |
Investment, Maturity Date | Mar. 03, 2016 |
Investment in U.S. Treasury bills, Amortized cost | $ 32,748,076 |
Investment, Interest rate | 0.015% |
US Treasury Bills, 0.015% [Member] | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |
Investment, Face amount | $ 12,500,000 |
Investment, Maturity Date | Mar. 03, 2016 |
Investment in U.S. Treasury bills, Amortized cost | $ 12,499,266 |
Investment, Interest rate | 0.015% |
US Treasury Bills, 0.0125% [Member] | |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |
Investment, Face amount | $ 22,750,000 |
Investment, Maturity Date | Jan. 21, 2016 |
Investment in U.S. Treasury bills, Amortized cost | $ 22,749,281 |
Investment, Interest rate | 0.0125% |
US Treasury Bills, 0.0125% [Member] | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |
Investment, Face amount | $ 9,250,000 |
Investment, Maturity Date | Jan. 21, 2016 |
Investment in U.S. Treasury bills, Amortized cost | $ 9,249,708 |
Investment, Interest rate | 0.0125% |
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |||
Organization |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. (“Spectrum Currency”), Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Select L.P. (“Spectrum Select”), Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. (“Spectrum Strategic”) and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. (“Spectrum Technical”) (individually, a “Partnership”, or collectively, the “Partnerships”) are limited partnerships organized to engage primarily in the speculative trading of futures contracts, options on futures and forward contracts, and forward contracts on physical commodities and other commodity interests, including, but not limited to, foreign currencies, financial instruments, metals, energy, and agricultural products (collectively, “Futures Interests”) (refer to Note 5, “Financial Instruments”). The General Partner (defined below) may also determine to invest up to all of the Partnerships’ assets in United States (“U.S.”) Treasury bills and/or money market mutual funds, including money market mutual funds managed by Morgan Stanley or its affiliates. Ceres Managed Futures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, acts as the general partner (“Ceres” or the “General Partner”) and commodity pool operator of the Partnerships. Ceres is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC (“MSSBH”). MSSBH is ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a publicly held company whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Morgan Stanley is engaged in various financial services and other businesses. Prior to June 28, 2013, Morgan Stanley indirectly owned a majority equity interest and Citigroup Inc. indirectly owned a minority equity interest in MSSBH. The clearing commodity broker for the Partnerships is Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (“MS&Co.”). MS&Co. also acts as the counterparty on all trading of foreign currency forward contracts. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, doing business as Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (“Morgan Stanley Wealth Management”) is a principal subsidiary of MSSBH and previously acted as a non-clearing broker for the Partnerships. MS&Co. and its affiliates act as the custodians of the Partnerships’ assets. MS&Co. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. The Partnerships no longer offer units of limited partnership interest (“Unit(s)”) for purchase or exchange. Ceres is required to maintain a 1% minimum interest in the equity of each Partnership and income (losses) are shared by Ceres and the limited partners based on their proportional ownership interest. In July 2015, the General Partner delegated certain administrative functions to SS&C Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, currently doing business as SS&C GlobeOp (the “Administrator”). Pursuant to a master services agreement, the Administrator furnishes certain administrative, accounting, regulatory, reporting, tax and other services as agreed from time to time. In addition, the Administrator maintains certain books and records of the Partnerships. The General Partner pays or reimburses each Partnership, from the General Partner fee (formerly, the administrative fee) (described in Note 2h) it receives from each Partnership, the ordinary administrative expenses of the respective Partnership. This includes the expenses related to the engagement of the Administrator. Therefore, the engagement of the Administrator did not impact the Partnerships’ respective break-even points. |
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Effective April 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fee for Spectrum Currency was reduced from a monthly flat rate of 1/12 of 4.6% (a 4.6% annual rate) to 1/12 of 3.6% (a 3.6% annual rate) of Spectrum Currency’s net Assets, and the flat rate brokerage fees for Spectrum Select, Spectrum Strategic and Spectrum Technical were reduced from a monthly rate of 1/12 of 6.0% (a 6.0% annual rate) to 1/12 of 4.0% (a 4.0% annual rate) of their respective net assets. Effective October 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fee accrued by Spectrum Currency, equal to 1/12 of 3.6% (a 3.6% annual rate) of Spectrum Currency’s net assets, was separated into (i) a general partner administrative fee (the “General Partner fee”) payable to the General Partner equal to an annual rate of 1.6% of Spectrum Currency’s net assets and (ii) an ongoing placement agent fee payable to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management equal to an annual rate of 2.0% of Spectrum Currency’s net assets. Also effective on October 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fees accrued by Spectrum Select, Spectrum Strategic and Spectrum Technical, equal to 1/12 of 4.0% (a 4.0% annual rate) of each such Partnership’s net assets, was separated into (i) a General Partner fee payable to the General Partner equal to 1/12 of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) of the relevant Partnership’s net assets and (ii) an ongoing placement agent fee payable to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management equal to 1/12 of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) of the relevant Partnership’s net assets. The October 1, 2014 fee changes, in the aggregate, did not exceed the flat rate brokerage fee and, accordingly, there was no change to the aggregate fees incurred by each Partnership. The General Partner pays or reimburses the Partnerships for all fees and costs charged or incurred by MS&Co., the General Partner and/or their affiliates or any other entity acting as a commodity broker for the Partnerships.
The Partnerships, in their normal course of business, enter into various contracts with MS&Co. acting as their commodity broker. Pursuant to brokerage agreements with MS&Co., to the extent that such trading results in unrealized gains or losses, these amounts are offset for each Partnership and are reported on a net basis in each Partnership’s respective Statements of Financial Condition. The Partnerships have offset their unrealized gains or losses recognized on forward contracts executed with the same counterparty in their respective Statements of Financial Condition as allowable under the terms of their master netting agreements with MS&Co., as the counterparty on such contracts. The Partnerships have consistently applied their right to offset.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” The amendments in this update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments for all entities that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities. One of the amendments in this update eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet or a description of changes in the methods and significant assumptions. Additionally, the update eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities. Investment companies are specifically exempted from ASU 2016-01’s equity investment accounting provisions and will continue to follow the industry specific guidance for investment accounting under Topic 946. For public business entities, this update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein. For other entities, it is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The General Partner is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on the Partnerships’ respective financial statements and related disclosures.
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On November 1, 2012, the assets allocated to The Cambridge Strategy (Asset Management) Limited (“Cambridge”) for trading were invested in Cambridge Master Fund L.P. (“Cambridge Master Fund”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. Cambridge Master Fund was formed to permit accounts managed now and in the future by Cambridge using Cambridge Asian Markets Alpha Programme and, from October 1, 2013, Cambridge Emerging Markets Alpha Programme, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the general partner of Cambridge Master Fund. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Cambridge, including Spectrum Currency, are permitted to be limited partners of Cambridge Master Fund. The General Partner and Cambridge believe that trading through this structure should provide efficiency and economy in the trading process. Effective December 9, 2014, Cambridge, in consultation with the General Partner, agreed to increase the amount of leverage applied to the assets of Cambridge Master Fund allocated to Cambridge by the General Partner to 2.0 times the assets of the Cambridge Master Fund allocated to Cambridge by the General Partner and traded pursuant to Cambridge’s Asian Markets Alpha Programme and Emerging Markets Alpha Programme. On January 1, 2012, the assets allocated to Krom River Investment Management (Cayman) Limited and Krom River Trading AG (together, and each separately, “Krom River”) for trading were invested in KR Master Fund L.P. (“KR Master Fund”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. KR Master Fund was formed in order to permit commodity pools managed now or in the future by Krom River using the Commodity Program at 150% Leverage, a fundamental and technical trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. Effective December 31, 2014, Spectrum Currency fully redeemed its investment from KR Master Fund. In addition, Krom River no longer acts as commodity trading advisor to Spectrum Currency. Effective on or about January 1, 2015, Spectrum Currency reallocated the assets allocated to Krom River to the existing commodity trading advisor of Spectrum Currency. Spectrum Currency carries, and carried, its investment in Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund, respectively, at fair value based on Spectrum Currency’s (1) respective net contributions to Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund and (2) its respective allocated share of the undistributed profits and losses, including realized gains or losses and net change in unrealized gains or losses, of Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund. Spectrum Currency invests in, and invested in, Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund, respectively, through a “master-feeder” structure. Spectrum Currency’s pro-rata share of the results of Cambridge Master Fund’s/KR Master Fund’s trading activities are shown in Spectrum Currency’s Statements of Income and Expenses. The financial statements of Cambridge Master Fund, including its condensed schedules of investments, are included elsewhere in this report and should be read in conjunction with Spectrum Currency’s financial statements.
Summarized information for Spectrum Currency, reflecting the total assets, liabilities and capital of Cambridge Master Fund as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 and KR Master Fund as of December 31, 2014 (prior to its termination), is shown in the following tables.
Summarized information for Spectrum Currency’s investment in, and operations of KR Master Fund and Cambridge Master Fund as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, is as follows:
Generally, a limited partner in Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund (prior to its termination on December 31, 2014) withdraws all or part of its capital contribution and undistributed profits, if any, from Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund as of the end of any month (the “Redemption Date”) after a request has been made to the General Partner at least three days in advance of the Redemption Date. Such withdrawals are classified as a liability when the limited partner elects to redeem and informs Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund. However, a limited partner may request a withdrawal as of the end of any day if such request is received by the General Partner at least three days in advance of the proposed withdrawal day.
Cambridge Master Fund does not, and KR Master Fund did not, pay any management or incentive fees related to Spectrum Currency’s investments. These fees are accrued and paid by Spectrum Currency. The General Partner reimburses Cambridge Master Fund and reimbursed KR Master Fund for all brokerage related fees borne by Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund (prior to its termination on December 31, 2014) on behalf of Spectrum Currency’s investments. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Spectrum Currency owned approximately 22.67% and 31.51% of Cambridge Master Fund, respectively. It is Spectrum Currency’s intention to continue to invest in Cambridge Master Fund. The performance of Spectrum Currency is directly affected by the performance of Cambridge Master Fund and (prior to its termination on December 31, 2014) KR Master Fund. The tables below represent summarized income statement information for Cambridge Master Fund for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 and KR Master Fund for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, to meet the requirements of Regulation S-X Rule 3-09:
Effective December 1, 2011, the assets allocated by Spectrum Strategic to Aventis Asset Management, LLC (“Aventis”) and PGR Capital L.P. (“PGR”) for trading were invested in MB Master Fund L.P. (“MB Master Fund”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware, and PGR Master Fund L.P. (“PGR Master Fund”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware, respectively. Spectrum Strategic’s investment in MB Master Fund represents approximately 36.3% and 9.8%, and investment in PGR Master Fund represents approximately 50.7% and 14.8%, respectively, of the net asset value of Spectrum Strategic as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The General Partner is also the general partner of each of MB Master Fund and PGR Master Fund. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by each of Aventis and PGR, including Spectrum Strategic, are permitted to be limited partners of MB Master Fund and PGR Master Fund, respectively. The General Partner, Aventis and PGR believe that trading through these structures should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process.
Effective January 1, 2008, the assets allocated by Spectrum Strategic to Blenheim Capital Management, LLC (“Blenheim”) for trading were invested in Morgan Stanley Smith Barney BHM I, LLC (“BHM I, LLC”), a limited liability company organized under the limited liability company laws of the State of Delaware. Spectrum Strategic’s investment in BHM I, LLC represents approximately 15.9% and 79.1% of the net asset value of Spectrum Strategic at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The General Partner is also the managing member of BHM I, LLC. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Blenheim, including Spectrum Strategic, are permitted to be non-managing members of BHM I, LLC. Ceres and Blenheim believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process. MB Master Fund, PGR Master Fund and BHM I, LLC are collectively referred to as the “Funds”. Spectrum Strategic carries its investment in the Funds at fair value based on Spectrum Strategic’s (1) respective net contribution to each Fund and (2) its respective allocated share of the undistributed profits and losses, including realized gains or losses and net change in unrealized gains or losses, of each Fund. ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” as amended, permits, as a practical expedient, Spectrum Strategic to measure the fair value of its investments in the Funds on the basis of the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) if the net asset value per share of such investments is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement principles of Topic 946, “Financial Services – Investment Companies” as of Spectrum Strategic’s reporting date. The financial statements of Spectrum Strategic have been prepared using the “Fund of Funds” approach, and accordingly, Spectrum Strategic’s pro-rata share of all revenue and expenses of the Funds is reflected as net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investment in Funds in Spectrum Strategic’s Statements of Income and Expenses. Contributions to and withdrawals from the Funds are recorded on the effective date. With respect to its investments in PGR Master Fund and MB Master Fund, Spectrum Strategic records a realized gain or loss on such investments as the difference between the redemption proceeds and the related cost of such investment. In determining the cost of such investments, Spectrum Strategic generally uses the average cost method. With respect to Spectrum Strategic’s investment in BHM I, LLC, Spectrum Strategic recorded redemptions received from BHM I, LLC as a reduction of cost basis and thereafter the redemptions received in excess of cost are recorded as a realized gain. Summarized information for Spectrum Strategic’s investment in, and operations of BHM I, LLC, PGR Master Fund and MB Master Fund, as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, is as follows: December 31, 2015
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Generally, a limited partner or non-managing member, as applicable, in the Funds withdraws all or part of its capital contribution and undistributed profits, if any, from the Funds as of the Redemption Date after a request has been made to the General Partner/managing member at least three days in advance of the Redemption Date. Such withdrawals are classified as a liability when the limited partner or non-managing member elects to redeem and informs the Funds. However, a limited partner or non-managing member may request a withdrawal as of the end of any day if such request is received by the General Partner/managing member at least three days in advance of the proposed withdrawal day. Spectrum Strategic does not directly pay PGR Master Fund and MB Master Fund and, prior to March 1, 2014, did not directly pay BHM I, LLC, for its pro-rata portion of management or incentive fees. Such fees are directly paid by Spectrum Strategic to such trading advisors. Effective March 1, 2014, Spectrum Strategic directly pays BHM I, LLC for its pro-rata portion of incentive and management fees. The tables below represent summarized Income Statement information for BHM I, LLC, PGR Master Fund and MB Master Fund for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, to meet the requirements of Regulation S-X Rule 3-09:
c. Spectrum Technical’s Investments in Affiliated Underlying Funds On January 1, 2015, the assets allocated by Spectrum Technical to SECOR Capital Advisors, L.P. (“SECOR”) were invested in SECOR Master Fund L.P. (“SECOR Master Fund”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. SECOR Master Fund permits accounts managed now or in the future by SECOR using a variation of the program traded by SECOR Alpha Master Program L.P., a proprietary, systematic trading program, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the general partner of SECOR Master Fund. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by SECOR, including Spectrum Technical, are permitted to be limited partners of SECOR Master Fund. The General Partner and SECOR believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process. On December 1, 2011, the assets allocated by Spectrum Technical to Blackwater Capital Management LLC (“Blackwater”) were invested in Blackwater Master Fund L.P. (“Blackwater Master Fund”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. Blackwater Master Fund permitted accounts managed by Blackwater to invest together in one trading vehicle. Effective September 30, 2015, Blackwater Master Fund terminated operations and Spectrum Technical redeemed its pre-liquidation interest in Blackwater Master Fund in October 2015. Spectrum Technical carries, and carried, its investment in SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund, respectively, at fair value based on Spectrum Technical’s (1) respective net contributions to SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund and (2) its respective allocated share of the undistributed profits and losses, including realized gains or losses and net change in unrealized gains or losses, of SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund. Spectrum Technical invests in, and invested in, SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund, respectively, through a “master-feeder” structure. Spectrum Technical’s pro-rata share of the results of SECOR Master Fund’s/Blackwater Master Fund’s trading activities are shown in Spectrum Technical’s Statements of Income and Expenses. Summarized information for Spectrum Technical, reflecting the total assets, liabilities and capital of SECOR Master Fund as of December 31, 2015 and Blackwater Master Fund as of December 31, 2014, is shown in the following tables:
Summarized information for Spectrum Technical’s investment in, and operations of Blackwater Master Fund and SECOR Master Fund as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:
(1) From January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015, the date Spectrum Technical fully redeemed its interest in Blackwater Master Fund. Generally, a limited partner in SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund (prior to its termination on September 30, 2015) withdraws all or part of its capital contribution and undistributed profits, if any, from SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund as of the Redemption Date after a request has been made to the General Partner at least three days in advance of the Redemption Date. Such withdrawals are classified as a liability when the limited partner elects to redeem and informs SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund. However, a limited partner may request a withdrawal as of the end of any day if such request is received by the General Partner at least three days in advance of the proposed withdrawal day. SECOR Master Fund does not, and Blackwater Master did not, pay any management or incentive fees related to Spectrum Technical’s investment in the funds. These fees are accrued and paid by Spectrum Technical. The General Partner reimburses SECOR Master Fund, and reimbursed Blackwater Master Fund (prior to its termination on September 30, 2015), for all brokerage related fees borne by SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund on behalf of Spectrum Technical’s investment.
As of December 31, 2015, Spectrum Technical owned approximately 54.4% of SECOR Master Fund. As of December 31, 2014, Spectrum Technical owned approximately 67.8% of Blackwater Master Fund. It is Spectrum Technical’s intention to continue to invest in SECOR Master Fund. The performance of Spectrum Technical is directly affected by, and was directly affected by, the performance of SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund, respectively. The tables below represent summarized income statement information for Blackwater Master Fund for the period from January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 (termination of operations of Blackwater Master Fund), and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for SECOR Master Fund for the year ended December 31, 2015, respectively, to meet the requirements of Regulation S-X Rule 3-09:
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Ceres, on behalf of each Partnership, retains certain unaffiliated commodity trading advisors, which are registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to make all trading decisions for the respective Partnerships. The trading advisors for each Partnership at December 31, 2015 were as follows: Spectrum Currency Cambridge Spectrum Select Altis Partners (Jersey) Limited (“Altis”) EMC Capital Advisors, LLC (“EMC”) Graham Capital Management, L.P. (“Graham”) Rabar Market Research, Inc. (“Rabar”) Spectrum Strategic Aventis Blenheim PGR Spectrum Technical Aspect Capital Limited (“Aspect”) SECOR Campbell & Company, Inc. (“Campbell”) Winton Capital Management Limited (“Winton”) Effective September 30, 2015, Spectrum Technical fully redeemed its investment in Blackwater Master Fund. In addition, Blackwater no longer acts as a commodity trading advisor to Spectrum Technical. Effective December 31, 2014, Ceres terminated the management agreement among Ceres, Rotella Capital Management, Inc. (“Rotella”) and Spectrum Technical pursuant to which Rotella ceased all Futures Interests trading on behalf of Spectrum Technical. Effective December 31, 2014, Spectrum Currency fully redeemed its investment from KR Master Fund. In addition, Krom River no longer acts as a commodity trading advisor to Spectrum Currency. Effective the close of business on August 8, 2014, Ceres terminated the management agreement among Ceres, Northfield Trading L.P. (“Northfield”) and Spectrum Select pursuant to which Northfield ceased all Futures Interests trading on behalf of Spectrum Select. Effective October 1, 2013, EMC Capital Management, Inc. (“EMC Capital Management”) assigned its obligations, rights and interest to EMC. EMC assumed all of EMC Capital Management’s obligations under the management agreement, dated as of June 1, 1998, as amended, among Spectrum Select, the General Partner and EMC Capital Management. Effective June 28, 2013, Ceres terminated the management agreement among Ceres, Sunrise Capital Management, Inc. (“Sunrise Capital”) and Spectrum Select, pursuant to which Sunrise Capital ceased all Futures Interest trading on behalf of Spectrum Select. Effective May 31, 2013, Ceres terminated the management agreement among Ceres, C-View International Limited (“C-View”) and Spectrum Currency pursuant to which C-View ceased all Futures Interest trading on behalf of Spectrum Currency.
Compensation to the trading advisors by the Partnerships consists of a management fee and an incentive fee as follows: Management Fee. The management fee for Spectrum Currency is accrued at a rate equal to 1/12th of 1.5% (a 1.5% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Currency’s net assets allocated to Cambridge on the first day of each month. Prior to its termination on December 31, 2014, Krom River received a management fee for Spectrum Currency equal to 1/12th of 1.0% (a 1.0% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Currency’s net assets allocated to Krom River on the first day of each month. Prior to October 1, 2013, the management fee payable by Spectrum Currency to Krom River was equal to 1/12th of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Currency’s net assets allocated to Krom River on the first day of each month. Prior to its termination on May 31, 2013, the management fee payable by Spectrum Currency to C-View was 1/12th of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate). The management fee for Spectrum Select is accrued at a rate of 1/12th of 1.25% (a 1.25% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Select’s net assets allocated to Altis on the first day of each month, 1/12th of 1.75% (a 1.75% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Select’s net assets allocated to Graham on the first day of each month and 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Select’s net assets allocated to Rabar on the first day of each month. As of December 31, 2015, the management fee payable by Spectrum Select to EMC was equal to 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Select’s net assets allocated to EMC on the first day of each month. The monthly management fee payable by Spectrum Select to Northfield prior to its termination on August 8, 2014 was 1/12th of 1% (a 1% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Select’s net assets allocated to Northfield on the first day of each month. Prior to April 1, 2014, the monthly management fee payable to by Spectrum Select to Graham was 1/6th of 1% (a 2% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Select’s net assets allocated to Graham on the first day of each month. Prior to December 1, 2013, the monthly management fee payable by Spectrum Select to Northfield was 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate). The monthly management fee payable by Spectrum Select to Sunrise Capital prior to its termination on June 28, 2013 was 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate). The management fee for Spectrum Strategic is accrued at a rate of 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Strategic’s net assets allocated to Blenheim on the first day of each month, 1/12th of 1% (a 1% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Strategic’s net assets allocated to PGR on the first day of each month and 1/12th of 1.25% (a 1.25% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Strategic’s net assets allocated to Aventis on the first day of each month. Effective March 1, 2014, Spectrum Strategic directly paid BHM I, LLC for management fees related to Blenheim. Prior to March 1, 2014, the monthly management fee payable by Spectrum Strategic to Blenheim was 1/4th of 1% (a 3% annual rate) of Spectrum Strategic’s net assets allocated to Blenheim on the first day of each month. Prior to March 1, 2014, the management fee payable by Spectrum Strategic to Aventis was 1/12th of 1.5% (a 1.5% annual rate) of Spectrum Strategic’s net assets allocated to Aventis on the first day of each month. The management fee for Spectrum Technical is accrued at a rate of 1/12th of 1.5% (a 1.5% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technical’s net assets allocated to Aspect, Campbell and Winton on the first day of each month. As of December 31, 2015, the management fee payable by Spectrum Technical to SECOR was equal to 1/12th of 2% (a 2% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technical’s net assets allocated to SECOR on the first day of each month. Prior to its termination on September 30, 2015, Blackwater received a management fee from Spectrum Technical equal to 1/12th of 0.75% (a 0.75% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technical’s net assets allocated to Blackwater on the first day of each month. Prior to its termination on December 31, 2014, Rotella received a management fee from Spectrum Technical equal to 1/12th of 1.0% (a 1.0% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technical’s net assets allocated to Rotella on the first day of each month. Prior to June 1, 2014, the management fee payable by Spectrum Technical to Campbell was equal to 1/12th of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technical’s net assets allocated to Campbell on the first day of each month. Prior to December 1, 2013, the management fee payable by Spectrum Technical to Blackwater was equal to 1/12th of 1.25% (a 1.25% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technical’s net assets allocated to Blackwater on the first day of each month.
Incentive Fee. Spectrum Currency pays a quarterly incentive fee equal to 15% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Currency’s net assets allocated to Cambridge at the end of each calendar quarter. Prior to its termination on December 31, 2014, Krom River was eligible to receive a quarterly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Currency’s net assets allocated to Krom River as of the end of each calendar quarter. Prior to its termination on May 31, 2013, C-View was eligible to receive a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Currency’s net assets allocated to C-View as of the end of each calendar month. Spectrum Select pays a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Select’s net assets allocated to EMC, Rabar, Altis and Graham as of the end of each calendar month. Prior to its termination on August 8, 2014, Northfield was also paid a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Select’s net assets allocated to Northfield as of the end of each calendar month. Spectrum Strategic pays a quarterly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Strategic’s net assets allocated to Blenheim and Aventis as of the end of each calendar quarter and a yearly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Strategic’s net assets allocated to PGR as of the end of each calendar year. Effective March 1, 2014, Spectrum Strategic directly paid BHM I, LLC for incentive fees related to Blenheim. Prior to March 1, 2014, Spectrum Strategic paid a monthly incentive fee equal to 15% of the trading profits experienced with respect to the net assets allocated to Blenheim as of the end of each calendar month. Spectrum Technical pays a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Technical’s net assets allocated to Aspect, Campbell and Winton as of the end of each calendar month and a quarterly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Technical’s net assets allocated to SECOR as of the end of each calendar quarter. Prior to its termination on September 30, 2015, Blackwater was eligible to receive a quarterly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Technical’s net assets allocated to Blackwater as of the end of each calendar quarter. Prior to its termination on December 31, 2014, Rotella was eligible to receive a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of the trading profits experienced with respect to Spectrum Technical’s net assets allocated to Rotella as of the end of each month. Trading profits represent the amount by which profits from futures, forwards, and options trading exceed losses after ongoing selling agent fees, brokerage fees, General Partner fees and management fees, as applicable, are deducted. For all trading advisors with trading losses, no incentive fees are paid in subsequent periods until all such losses are recovered. Cumulative trading losses are adjusted on a pro-rata basis for the net amount of each month’s redemptions and reallocations. |
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The Partnerships trade Futures Interests. Futures and forwards represent contracts for delayed delivery of an instrument at a specified date and price. The fair value of an exchange-traded contract is based on the settlement price quoted by the exchange on the day with respect to which fair value is being determined. If an exchange-traded contract could not have been liquidated on such day due to the operation of daily limits or other rules of the exchange, the settlement price will be equal to the settlement price on the first subsequent day on which the contract could be liquidated. The exchange-traded contracts and the off-exchange-traded contracts are fair valued on a daily basis. The Partnerships’ contracts are accounted for on a trade-date basis. Gains or losses are realized when contracts are liquidated and are determined using the first-in, first-out method. The net unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, reported as a component of “Equity in trading account” in the Statements of Financial Condition of Spectrum Select and Spectrum Technical, and their longest contract maturities were as follows: Spectrum Select
In general, the risks associated with off-exchange-traded contracts are greater than those associated with exchange-traded contracts because of the greater risk of default by the counterparty to an off-exchange-traded contract. The Partnerships have credit risk associated with counterparty nonperformance. As of the date of the respective financial statements, the credit risk associated with the instruments in which each Partnership trades is limited to the unrealized gain (loss) amounts reflected in the respective Partnership’s Statements of Financial Condition. The net unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts are further disclosed gross by type of contract and corresponding fair value level in Note 7, “Fair Value Measurements.” The Partnerships also have credit risk because MS&Co. acts as the futures commission merchant and/or the counterparty, as applicable, with respect to most of the Partnerships’ assets. Exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled option contracts are fair valued on a daily basis, with variations in value settled on a daily basis. MS&Co., acting as a commodity futures broker for each Partnership’s exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward and exchange-traded futures-styled option contracts, is required, pursuant to regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to segregate from its own assets, and for the sole benefit of its commodity customers, total cash held by it with respect to exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward and exchange-traded futures-styled option contracts, including an amount equal to the net unrealized gains (losses) on all open exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled option contracts, which in the aggregate, totaled $39,121,598 and $120,025,451 for Spectrum Select and $42,580,896 and $95,193,033 for Spectrum Technical at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. With respect to each Partnership’s off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts and forward currency options contracts, there are no daily settlements of variation in value, nor is there any requirement that an amount equal to the net unrealized gains (losses) on such contracts be segregated. However, each Partnership is required to meet margin requirements equal to the net unrealized loss on open forward currency contracts in each Partnership’s account with the counterparty, which is accomplished by daily maintenance of the cash balance in custody accounts held at MS&Co., for the benefit of MS&Co. With respect to those off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, the Partnerships are at risk to the ability of MS&Co., the sole counterparty on all such contracts, to perform. Each Partnership has a netting agreement with the counterparty. The primary terms are based on industry standard master netting agreements. These agreements, which seek to reduce both the Partnerships’ and the counterparty’s exposure on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, including options on such contracts, should materially decrease the Partnerships’ credit risk in the event of MS&Co.’s bankruptcy or insolvency. The General Partner monitors and attempts to control the Partnerships’ risk exposure on a daily basis through financial, credit and risk management monitoring systems, and accordingly, believes that it has effective procedures for evaluating and limiting the credit and market risks to which the Partnerships may be subject. These monitoring systems generally allow the General Partner to statistically analyze actual trading results with risk adjusted performance indicators and correlation statistics. In addition, online monitoring systems provide account analysis of futures, forwards and options positions by sector, margin requirements, gain and loss transactions and collateral positions. The futures, forwards and options traded, and the U.S. Treasury bills held, by the Partnerships 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, factors that result in frequent changes in the fair value of the Partnerships’ open positions, and consequently, in their earnings, whether realized or unrealized, and cash flow. Gains and losses on open positions of exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled option contracts are settled daily through variation margin. Gains and losses on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts are settled upon termination of the contract. Gains and losses on off-exchange-traded forward currency options contracts are settled on an agreed-upon settlement date.
Spectrum Strategic’s, Spectrum Technical’s and Spectrum Currency’s investments in the affiliated underlying funds expose each Partnership to various types of risks that are associated with Futures Interests trading and the markets in which the affiliated underlying funds invest. The significant types of financial risks to which the affiliated underlying funds are exposed are market risk, liquidity risk, and counterparty credit risk as described above. |
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The Partnerships’ objective is to profit from speculative trading in Futures Interests. Therefore, the trading advisors for each Partnership will take speculative positions in Futures Interests where they feel the best profit opportunities exist for their respective trading strategies. As such, the average number of contracts outstanding in absolute quantities (the total of the open long and open short positions) has been presented as a part of the volume disclosure, as position direction is not an indicative factor in such volume disclosures. With regard to foreign currency forward trades, each notional quantity amount has been converted to an equivalent contract based upon an industry convention. As of December 31, 2015, 100% of Spectrum Currency’s/Cambridge Master Fund’s total investments are forward contracts which are off-exchange traded. As of December 31, 2015, approximately 90.4% of Spectrum Select’s total investments are futures contracts which are exchange-traded while approximately 9.6% are forward contracts which are off-exchange traded. As of December 31, 2015, 100% of Spectrum Strategic’s pro-rata share of investments held indirectly (through its investments in the Funds) are futures contracts which are exchange-traded. As of December 31, 2015, approximately 60.7% of Spectrum Technical’s total investments (including its pro-rata share of the investments held indirectly through its investment in SECOR Master Fund) are futures contracts which are exchange-traded while approximately 39.3% are forward contracts which are off-exchange traded. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Spectrum Strategic and Spectrum Currency held no futures and forward contracts; therefore, there were no net unrealized gains and losses on futures and forward contracts. The following tables summarize the gross and net amounts recognized relating to assets and liabilities of Spectrum Select’s and Spectrum Technical’s derivatives and their offsetting subject to master netting or similar arrangements as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Spectrum Select Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015:
Spectrum Technical Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015:
The effect of Trading Activities on Spectrum Select’s Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2015 and 2014: December 31, 2015
The effect of Trading Activities on Spectrum Technical’s Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2015 and 2014: December 31, 2015
The following tables indicate the trading gains and losses by market sector, on derivative instruments of Spectrum Select and Spectrum Technical for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Spectrum Select
* This amount is included in “Total trading results” in the respective Partnership’s Statements of Income and Expenses. |
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Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to fair values derived from unobservable inputs (Level 3). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The fair value of exchange-traded futures, option and forward contracts is determined by the various exchanges, and reflects the settlement price for each contract as of the close of business on the last business day of the reporting period. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is extrapolated on a forward basis from the spot prices quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period from various exchanges. The fair value of non-exchange-traded foreign currency option contracts is calculated by applying an industry standard model application for options valuation of foreign currency options, using as input the spot prices, interest rates and option implied volatilities quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period. U.S. Treasury bills are valued at the last available bid price received from independent pricing services as of the close of the last business day of the reporting period.
The Partnerships consider prices for exchange-traded commodity futures, forward, swap and option contracts to be based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1). The values of U.S. Treasury bills, non-exchange-traded forward, swap and certain option contracts for which market quotations are not readily available are priced by broker quotes or pricing services that derive fair values for those assets and liabilities from observable inputs (Level 2). As of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Partnerships did not hold any derivative instruments that were priced at fair value using unobservable inputs through the application of the General Partner’s assumptions and internal valuation pricing models (Level 3). Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2. There were no direct investments held by Spectrum Currency and Spectrum Strategic as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. For Spectrum Currency’s investment in Cambridge Master Fund, see Notes 2 and 5 of the attached Cambridge Master Fund’s financial statements for the determination of the fair value of Cambridge Master Fund’s investments and related disclosures, including the fair value hierarchy. The following tables present information about Spectrum Select’s and Spectrum Technical’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014: Spectrum Select
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Financial Highlights |
Financial highlights for the limited partner class as a whole for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 are as follows: Spectrum Currency
The above ratios and total return may vary for individual investors based on the timing of capital transactions during the year. Additionally, these ratios are calculated for the limited partner class using the limited partners’ share of income, expenses and average net assets of Spectrum Currency and includes income and expenses allocated from its investments in Cambridge Master Fund and KR Master Fund, as applicable. Spectrum Select
The above ratios and total return may vary for individual investors based on the timing of capital transactions during the year. Additionally, these ratios are calculated for the limited partner class using the limited partners’ share of income, expenses and average net assets.
Spectrum Strategic
The above ratios and total return may vary for individual investors based on the timing of capital transactions during the year. Additionally, these ratios are calculated for the limited partner class using the limited partners’ share of income, expenses and average net assets of Spectrum Strategic and does not include income and expenses related to its investment in the Funds.
Spectrum Technical
The above ratios and total return may vary for individual investors based on the timing of capital transactions during the year. Additionally, these ratios are calculated for the limited partner class using the limited partners’ share of income, expenses and average net assets of Spectrum Technical and includes income and expenses allocated from its investments in SECOR Master Fund and Blackwater Master Fund, as applicable. |
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Subsequent Events | 9. Subsequent Events Effective January 1, 2016, the management fee payable by Spectrum Select to EMC was reduced to 1/12th of 1% (a 1% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Select’s net assets allocated to EMC on the first day of each month. Effective January 1, 2016, the management fee payable by Spectrum Technical to SECOR was reduced to 1/12th of 1.75% (a 1.75% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technical’s net assets allocated to SECOR on the first day of each month. Effective January 31, 2016, Spectrum Strategic fully redeemed its investment from BHM I, LLC. In addition, Blenheim no longer acts as a commodity trading advisor to Spectrum Strategic. Effective on February 1, 2016, the General Partner reallocated Spectrum Strategic’s assets allocated to Blenheim to existing commodity trading advisors in Spectrum Strategic. |
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Brokerage and Related Transaction Fees and Costs |
Effective April 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fee for Spectrum Currency was reduced from a monthly flat rate of 1/12 of 4.6% (a 4.6% annual rate) to 1/12 of 3.6% (a 3.6% annual rate) of Spectrum Currency’s net Assets, and the flat rate brokerage fees for Spectrum Select, Spectrum Strategic and Spectrum Technical were reduced from a monthly rate of 1/12 of 6.0% (a 6.0% annual rate) to 1/12 of 4.0% (a 4.0% annual rate) of their respective net assets. Effective October 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fee accrued by Spectrum Currency, equal to 1/12 of 3.6% (a 3.6% annual rate) of Spectrum Currency’s net assets, was separated into (i) a general partner administrative fee (the “General Partner fee”) payable to the General Partner equal to an annual rate of 1.6% of Spectrum Currency’s net assets and (ii) an ongoing placement agent fee payable to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management equal to an annual rate of 2.0% of Spectrum Currency’s net assets. Also effective on October 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fees accrued by Spectrum Select, Spectrum Strategic and Spectrum Technical, equal to 1/12 of 4.0% (a 4.0% annual rate) of each such Partnership’s net assets, was separated into (i) a General Partner fee payable to the General Partner equal to 1/12 of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) of the relevant Partnership’s net assets and (ii) an ongoing placement agent fee payable to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management equal to 1/12 of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) of the relevant Partnership’s net assets. The October 1, 2014 fee changes, in the aggregate, did not exceed the flat rate brokerage fee and, accordingly, there was no change to the aggregate fees incurred by each Partnership. The General Partner pays or reimburses the Partnerships for all fees and costs charged or incurred by MS&Co., the General Partner and/or their affiliates or any other entity acting as a commodity broker for the Partnerships. |
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Equity in Trading Account |
The Partnerships, in their normal course of business, enter into various contracts with MS&Co. acting as their commodity broker. Pursuant to brokerage agreements with MS&Co., to the extent that such trading results in unrealized gains or losses, these amounts are offset for each Partnership and are reported on a net basis in each Partnership’s respective Statements of Financial Condition. The Partnerships have offset their unrealized gains or losses recognized on forward contracts executed with the same counterparty in their respective Statements of Financial Condition as allowable under the terms of their master netting agreements with MS&Co., as the counterparty on such contracts. The Partnerships have consistently applied their right to offset. |
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In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” The amendments in this update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments for all entities that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities. One of the amendments in this update eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet or a description of changes in the methods and significant assumptions. Additionally, the update eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities. Investment companies are specifically exempted from ASU 2016-01’s equity investment accounting provisions and will continue to follow the industry specific guidance for investment accounting under Topic 946. For public business entities, this update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein. For other entities, it is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The General Partner is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on the Partnerships’ respective financial statements and related disclosures.
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Summary of Total Assets, Liabilities and Capital | Summarized information for Spectrum Currency, reflecting the total assets, liabilities and capital of Cambridge Master Fund as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 and KR Master Fund as of December 31, 2014 (prior to its termination), is shown in the following tables.
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Summary of Partnership's Investments | Summarized information for Spectrum Currency’s investment in, and operations of KR Master Fund and Cambridge Master Fund as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, is as follows:
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Income Statement Information of Investments | The tables below represent summarized income statement information for Cambridge Master Fund for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 and KR Master Fund for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, to meet the requirements of Regulation S-X Rule 3-09:
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Summary of Partnership's Investments | Summarized information for Spectrum Strategic’s investment in, and operations of BHM I, LLC, PGR Master Fund and MB Master Fund, as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, is as follows: December 31, 2015
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Income Statement Information of Investments | The tables below represent summarized Income Statement information for BHM I, LLC, PGR Master Fund and MB Master Fund for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, to meet the requirements of Regulation S-X Rule 3-09:
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Summary of Total Assets, Liabilities and Capital | Summarized information for Spectrum Technical, reflecting the total assets, liabilities and capital of SECOR Master Fund as of December 31, 2015 and Blackwater Master Fund as of December 31, 2014, is shown in the following tables:
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Summary of Partnership's Investments | Summarized information for Spectrum Technical’s investment in, and operations of Blackwater Master Fund and SECOR Master Fund as of and for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 is shown in the following tables:
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Income Statement Information of Investments | The tables below represent summarized income statement information for Blackwater Master Fund for the period from January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 (termination of operations of Blackwater Master Fund), and for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and for SECOR Master Fund for the year ended December 31, 2015, respectively, to meet the requirements of Regulation S-X Rule 3-09:
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Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities | Spectrum Select Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015:
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Schedule of Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Financial Condition | The effect of Trading Activities on Spectrum Select’s Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2015 and 2014: December 31, 2015
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Schedule of Trading Gains and Losses by Market Sector, on Derivative Instruments | The following tables indicate the trading gains and losses by market sector, on derivative instruments of Spectrum Select and Spectrum Technical for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Spectrum Select
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Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities | Spectrum Technical Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015:
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Schedule of Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Financial Condition | The effect of Trading Activities on Spectrum Technical’s Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2015 and 2014: December 31, 2015
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Schedule of Trading Gains and Losses by Market Sector, on Derivative Instruments | The following tables indicate the trading gains and losses by market sector, on derivative instruments of Spectrum Select and Spectrum Technical for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
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Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value | The following tables present information about Spectrum Select’s and Spectrum Technical’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of December 31, 2015 and 2014: Spectrum Select
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Financial Highlights for Limited Partner Class | Financial highlights for the limited partner class as a whole for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 are as follows: Spectrum Currency
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Financial Highlights for Limited Partner Class | Spectrum Technical
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Organization - Additional Information (Detail) |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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General Partner [Member] | |
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | |
Required interest in the equity of each Partnership | 1.00% |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 15 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2014 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Cash denominated in foreign currencies | $ 924,554 | $ 924,554 | $ 200,950 | ||
Cash denominated in foreign currencies, proceeds | $ 943,684 | $ 943,684 | |||
Cash denominated in foreign currencies, at cost | 468,997 | ||||
Monthly flat rate brokerage fee | 0.50% | 0.33% | 0.33% | ||
Annualized flat rate brokerage fee | 6.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | ||
Annualized general partner administrative fee | 2.00% | ||||
Annualized ongoing placement agent fee | 2.00% | ||||
Monthly general partner administrative fee | 0.17% | ||||
Monthly ongoing placement agent fee | 0.17% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage basis of funds on deposit for interest income recognition | 100.00% | ||||
Partnership assets percentage not deposited as margin credit for interest income | 80.00% | ||||
Monthly flat rate brokerage fee | 0.3833% | 0.30% | 0.30% | ||
Annualized flat rate brokerage fee | 4.60% | 3.60% | 3.60% | ||
Annualized general partner administrative fee | 1.60% | ||||
Annualized ongoing placement agent fee | 2.00% | ||||
Limited partners unit that can be redeemed | 100.00% | 100.00% | |||
Distributions | $ 0 | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Monthly flat rate brokerage fee | 0.50% | 0.33% | 0.33% | ||
Annualized flat rate brokerage fee | 6.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | ||
Annualized general partner administrative fee | 2.00% | ||||
Annualized ongoing placement agent fee | 2.00% | ||||
Monthly general partner administrative fee | 0.17% | ||||
Monthly ongoing placement agent fee | 0.17% | ||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | |||||
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] | |||||
Cash denominated in foreign currencies | 423,964 | $ 423,964 | 162,547 | ||
Cash denominated in foreign currencies, at cost | $ 406,027 | $ 406,027 | $ 3,628,144 | ||
Monthly flat rate brokerage fee | 0.50% | 0.33% | 0.33% | ||
Annualized flat rate brokerage fee | 6.00% | 4.00% | 4.00% | ||
Annualized general partner administrative fee | 2.00% | ||||
Annualized ongoing placement agent fee | 2.00% | ||||
Monthly general partner administrative fee | 0.17% | ||||
Monthly ongoing placement agent fee | 0.17% |
Investments - Additional Information (Detail) - Vehicle |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | Cambridge [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Leverage applied to assets | 200.00% | |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | Cambridge Master Fund [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Number of trading vehicle | 1 | |
Percentage of fund owned | 22.67% | 31.51% |
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 102.00% | 89.30% |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | KR Master Fund [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Number of trading vehicle | 1 | |
Commodity Program leverage permitted | 150.00% | |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 102.85% | 103.71% |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | MB Master Fund [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 36.33% | 9.81% |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | PGR Master Fund [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 50.66% | 14.82% |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | BHM I, LLC [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 15.86% | 79.08% |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | SECOR Master Fund LP [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Number of trading vehicle | 1 | |
Percentage of fund owned | 54.40% | |
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 30.45% | |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Blackwater Master Fund [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Number of trading vehicle | 1 | |
Percentage of fund owned | 67.80% | |
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 15.50% |
Investments - Summary of Total Assets, Liabilities and Capital (Detail) - USD ($) |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Total Assets | $ 94,876,021 | $ 120,521,870 |
Total Liabilities | 2,022,571 | 2,639,079 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Total Assets | 91,973,734 | 112,528,234 |
Total Liabilities | 1,589,813 | 3,179,437 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | SECOR Master Fund LP [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Total Assets | 50,962,450 | |
Total Liabilities | 464,928 | |
Total Capital | 50,497,522 | |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Blackwater Master Fund [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Total Assets | 24,973,305 | |
Total Liabilities | 43,208 | |
Total Capital | 24,930,097 | |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Total Assets | 13,538,087 | 14,172,143 |
Total Liabilities | 270,427 | 402,812 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | Cambridge Master Fund [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Total Assets | 73,013,433 | 39,046,641 |
Total Liabilities | 13,303,511 | 48,456 |
Total Capital | $ 59,709,922 | 38,998,185 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | KR Master Fund [Member] | ||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
Total Assets | 12,415,386 | |
Total Liabilities | $ 12,415,386 |
Investments - Summary of Partnership's Investments (Detail) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Management Fees | $ 1,923,032 | $ 1,984,202 | $ 3,176,170 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Management Fees | 1,581,367 | 1,431,344 | 2,127,948 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Management Fees | $ 205,415 | $ 205,572 | 346,230 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 102.85% | 103.71% | |
Fair Value | $ 25,260,063 | $ 37,031,024 | |
Management Fees | $ 177,872 | $ 312,606 | $ 1,753,124 |
BHM I, LLC [Member] | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 15.86% | 79.08% | |
Fair Value | $ 3,894,858 | $ 28,236,607 | |
Partnership's Pro-rata Net Income (Loss) | (3,328,835) | 1,881,303 | |
Management Fees | $ 284,061 | $ 619,883 | |
Investment Objective | Commodity Portfolio | Commodity Portfolio | |
Redemption Permitted | Monthly | Monthly | |
PGR Master Fund [Member] | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 50.66% | 14.82% | |
Fair Value | $ 12,442,510 | $ 5,291,425 | |
Partnership's Pro-rata Net Income (Loss) | $ 104,616 | $ 1,226,334 | |
Investment Objective | Commodity Portfolio | Commodity Portfolio | |
Redemption Permitted | Monthly | Monthly | |
MB Master Fund [Member] | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 36.33% | 9.81% | |
Fair Value | $ 8,922,695 | $ 3,502,992 | |
Partnership's Pro-rata Net Income (Loss) | $ (536,287) | $ 68,634 | |
Investment Objective | Commodity Portfolio | Commodity Portfolio | |
Redemption Permitted | Monthly | Monthly | |
Blackwater Master Fund [Member] | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 15.50% | ||
Fair Value | $ 16,901,955 | ||
Partnership's Pro-rata Net Income (Loss) | $ (26,849) | $ (138,777) | |
Investment Objective | Commodity Portfolio | Commodity Portfolio | |
Redemption Permitted | Monthly | Monthly | |
SECOR Master Fund LP [Member] | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 30.45% | ||
Fair Value | $ 27,517,405 | ||
Partnership's Pro-rata Net Income (Loss) | $ 855,249 | ||
Investment Objective | Commodity Portfolio | ||
Redemption Permitted | Monthly | ||
Cambridge Master Fund [Member] | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of Partnership Net Assets | 102.00% | 89.30% | |
Fair Value | $ 13,537,489 | $ 12,289,754 | |
Partnership's Pro-rata Net Income (Loss) | $ 3,223,223 | $ 2,777,719 | |
Investment Objective | Commodity Portfolio | Commodity Portfolio | |
Redemption Permitted | Monthly | Monthly | |
KR Master Fund [Member] | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Partnership's Pro-rata Net Income (Loss) | $ 156,507 | ||
Investment Objective | Commodity Portfolio | ||
Redemption Permitted | Monthly |
Investments - Income Statement Information of Investments (Detail) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Net investment income (loss) | $ (6,319,963) | $ (7,485,829) | $ (13,674,691) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Net investment income (loss) | (1,381,178) | (2,472,005) | (5,580,324) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | BHM I, LLC [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Investment income (loss) | 2,258 | ||
Net investment income (loss) | (3,875,220) | (6,707,413) | (6,908,153) |
Total Trading Results | (31,114,859) | 11,593,435 | 10,136,795 |
Net income (loss) | (34,990,079) | 4,886,022 | 3,228,642 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | PGR Master Fund [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Investment income (loss) | 4,505 | 1,816 | 12,279 |
Net investment income (loss) | (63,701) | (92,435) | (134,731) |
Total Trading Results | 362,309 | 2,790,730 | 8,544,764 |
Net income (loss) | 298,608 | 2,698,295 | 8,410,033 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | MB Master Fund [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Investment income (loss) | 5,090 | 41,225 | 92,224 |
Net investment income (loss) | (3,544,946) | (4,655,303) | (5,087,972) |
Total Trading Results | (5,123,213) | 7,309,353 | 14,221,096 |
Net income (loss) | (8,668,159) | 2,654,050 | 9,133,124 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Net investment income (loss) | (6,556,425) | (7,335,422) | (11,411,946) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Blackwater Master Fund [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Investment income (loss) | 1,120 | 7,048 | 28,776 |
Net investment income (loss) | (39,750) | (72,105) | (89,483) |
Total Trading Results | 87,198 | (545,462) | 886,883 |
Net income (loss) | 47,448 | (617,567) | 797,400 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | SECOR Master Fund LP [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Investment income (loss) | 12,458 | ||
Net investment income (loss) | (396,486) | ||
Total Trading Results | 2,605,734 | ||
Net income (loss) | 2,209,248 | ||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Net investment income (loss) | (1,081,006) | (1,026,701) | (1,460,841) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | Cambridge Master Fund [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Investment income (loss) | 12,853 | 6,641 | 9,306 |
Net investment income (loss) | (86,844) | (154,743) | (66,302) |
Total Trading Results | 9,062,618 | 9,610,031 | 3,166,855 |
Net income (loss) | $ 8,975,774 | 9,455,288 | 3,100,553 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | KR Master Fund [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Investment income (loss) | 3,785 | 25,093 | |
Net investment income (loss) | (159,030) | (281,565) | |
Total Trading Results | 893,723 | (5,175,049) | |
Net income (loss) | $ 734,693 | $ (5,456,614) |
Trading Advisors - Additional Information (Detail) |
2 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 5 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 7 Months Ended | 8 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 11 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
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Jun. 27, 2013 |
Aug. 07, 2014 |
Aug. 07, 2014 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2013 |
Nov. 30, 2013 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
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Trading advisor name | Altis Partners (Jersey) Limited ("Altis") | |||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.1042% | |||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 1.25% | |||||||||||
Incentive fee, monthly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
EMC [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Trading advisor name | EMC Capital Advisors, LLC ("EMC") | |||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.1667% | |||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 2.00% | |||||||||||
Incentive fee, monthly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Graham [Member] | ||||||||||||
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Trading advisor name | Graham Capital Management, L.P. ("Graham") | |||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.1667% | 0.1458% | ||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 2.00% | 1.75% | ||||||||||
Incentive fee, monthly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Rabar [Member] | ||||||||||||
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Trading advisor name | Rabar Market Research, Inc. ("Rabar") | |||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.1667% | |||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 2.00% | |||||||||||
Incentive fee, monthly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Northfield [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.0833% | 0.1667% | ||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 1.00% | 2.00% | ||||||||||
Incentive fee, monthly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Sunrise Capital [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.1667% | |||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 2.00% | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | Aventis [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Trading advisor name | Aventis | |||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.125% | 0.1042% | ||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 1.50% | 1.25% | ||||||||||
Incentive fee, quarterly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | Blenheim [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Trading advisor name | Blenheim | |||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.25% | 0.1667% | ||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 3.00% | 2.00% | ||||||||||
Incentive fee, quarterly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Incentive fee, monthly trading profits basis | 15.00% | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | PGR [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Trading advisor name | PGR | |||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.0833% | |||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 1.00% | |||||||||||
Incentive fee, yearly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Aspect [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Trading advisor name | Aspect Capital Limited ("Aspect") | |||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.125% | |||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 1.50% | |||||||||||
Incentive fee, monthly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Blackwater [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.0625% | 0.1042% | ||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 0.75% | 1.25% | ||||||||||
Incentive fee, quarterly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Campbel [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Trading advisor name | Campbell & Company, Inc. ("Campbell") | |||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.1667% | 0.125% | ||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 2.00% | 1.50% | ||||||||||
Incentive fee, monthly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Winton [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Trading advisor name | Winton Capital Management Limited ("Winton") | |||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.125% | |||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 1.50% | |||||||||||
Incentive fee, monthly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | SECOR [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Trading advisor name | SECOR | |||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.1667% | |||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 2.00% | |||||||||||
Incentive fee, quarterly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Rotella [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.0833% | |||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 1.00% | |||||||||||
Incentive fee, monthly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | Cambridge [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Trading advisor name | Cambridge | |||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.125% | |||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 1.50% | |||||||||||
Incentive fee, quarterly trading profits basis | 15.00% | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | Krom River [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.1667% | 0.0833% | ||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 2.00% | 1.00% | ||||||||||
Incentive fee, quarterly trading profits basis | 20.00% | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | C-View [Member] | ||||||||||||
Schedule Of Trading Advisors [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.1667% | |||||||||||
Management fee, annual basis | 2.00% | |||||||||||
Incentive fee, monthly trading profits basis | 20.00% |
Financial Instruments - Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts and Longest Contract Maturities (Detail) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | |
---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
|
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts | $ 1,443,267 | $ 6,462,482 |
Exchange-Traded [Member] | ||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts | $ 1,185,590 | $ 5,966,628 |
Longest Maturities Date | Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2019 |
Off-Exchange-Traded [Member] | ||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts | $ 257,677 | $ 495,854 |
Longest Maturities Date | Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | ||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts | $ (389,578) | $ 4,070,467 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Exchange-Traded [Member] | ||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts | $ (512,622) | $ 3,637,757 |
Longest Maturities Date | Dec. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2018 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Off-Exchange-Traded [Member] | ||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts | $ 123,044 | $ 432,710 |
Longest Maturities Date | Apr. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2015 |
Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
---|---|---|
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Cash held by acting commodity futures brokers administrating open contracts | $ 39,121,598 | $ 120,025,451 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | ||
Investment Holdings [Line Items] | ||
Cash held by acting commodity futures brokers administrating open contracts | $ 42,580,896 | $ 95,193,033 |
Trading Activities - Additional Information (Detail) |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
---|---|
Forward Contracts [Member] | Off-Exchange-Traded [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Percentage of total investments | 9.60% |
Forward Contracts [Member] | Off-Exchange-Traded [Member] | Cambridge Master Fund [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Percentage of total investments | 100.00% |
Future Contract [Member] | Exchange-Traded [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Percentage of total investments | 90.40% |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Off-Exchange-Traded [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Percentage of total investments | 100.00% |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | Future Contract [Member] | Exchange-Traded [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Percentage of total investments | 100.00% |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | Off-Exchange-Traded [Member] | SECOR Master Fund LP [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Percentage of total investments | 39.30% |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Future Contract [Member] | Exchange-Traded [Member] | SECOR Master Fund LP [Member] | |
Derivative [Line Items] | |
Percentage of total investments | 60.70% |
Trading Activities - Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
---|---|---|
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Gross Amounts Recognized, Assets | $ 5,000,081 | $ 9,574,552 |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Assets | (3,556,814) | (3,112,070) |
Amounts Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition, Assets | 1,443,267 | 6,462,482 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Financial Instruments, Assets | 0 | 0 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged, Assets | 0 | 0 |
Net Amount, Assets | 1,443,267 | 6,462,482 |
Gross Amounts Recognized, Liabilities | (3,556,814) | (3,112,070) |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Liabilities | 3,556,814 | 3,112,070 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Financial Instruments, Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged, Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Net fair value | 1,443,267 | 6,462,482 |
Future Contract [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Gross Amounts Recognized, Assets | 3,831,162 | 7,228,527 |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Assets | (2,431,726) | (1,519,724) |
Amounts Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition, Assets | 1,399,436 | 5,708,803 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Financial Instruments, Assets | 0 | 0 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged, Assets | 0 | 0 |
Net Amount, Assets | 1,399,436 | 5,708,803 |
Gross Amounts Recognized, Liabilities | (2,431,726) | (1,519,724) |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Liabilities | 2,431,726 | 1,519,724 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Financial Instruments, Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged, Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Forward Contracts [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Gross Amounts Recognized, Assets | 1,168,919 | 2,346,025 |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Assets | (1,125,088) | (1,592,346) |
Amounts Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition, Assets | 43,831 | 753,679 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Financial Instruments, Assets | 0 | 0 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged, Assets | 0 | 0 |
Net Amount, Assets | 43,831 | 753,679 |
Gross Amounts Recognized, Liabilities | (1,125,088) | (1,592,346) |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Liabilities | 1,125,088 | 1,592,346 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Financial Instruments, Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged, Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Gross Amounts Recognized, Assets | 3,148,218 | 6,545,454 |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Assets | (3,148,218) | (2,474,987) |
Amounts Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition, Assets | 4,070,467 | |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Financial Instruments, Assets | 0 | 0 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged, Assets | 0 | 0 |
Net Amount, Assets | 4,070,467 | |
Gross Amounts Recognized, Liabilities | (3,537,796) | (2,474,987) |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Liabilities | 3,148,218 | 2,474,987 |
Amounts Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition, Liabilities | (389,578) | |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Financial Instruments, Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged, Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Net Amount, Liabilities | (389,578) | |
Net fair value | (389,578) | 4,070,467 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Future Contract [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Gross Amounts Recognized, Assets | 1,246,261 | 4,533,559 |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Assets | (1,246,261) | (797,767) |
Amounts Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition, Assets | 3,735,792 | |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Financial Instruments, Assets | 0 | 0 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged, Assets | 0 | 0 |
Net Amount, Assets | 3,735,792 | |
Gross Amounts Recognized, Liabilities | (1,548,907) | (797,767) |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Liabilities | 1,246,261 | 797,767 |
Amounts Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition, Liabilities | (302,646) | |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Financial Instruments, Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged, Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Net Amount, Liabilities | (302,646) | |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Gross Amounts Recognized, Assets | 1,901,957 | 2,011,895 |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Assets | (1,901,957) | (1,677,220) |
Amounts Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition, Assets | 334,675 | |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Financial Instruments, Assets | 0 | 0 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged, Assets | 0 | 0 |
Net Amount, Assets | 334,675 | |
Gross Amounts Recognized, Liabilities | (1,988,889) | (1,677,220) |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Liabilities | 1,901,957 | 1,677,220 |
Amounts Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition, Liabilities | (86,932) | |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Financial Instruments, Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition, Cash Collateral Received/ Pledged, Liabilities | 0 | $ 0 |
Net Amount, Liabilities | $ (86,932) |
Trading Activities - Schedule of Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Financial Condition (Detail) |
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Contracts
|
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Contracts
|
---|---|---|
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | $ 1,443,267 | $ 6,462,482 |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | 1,443,267 | 6,462,482 |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | $ 994,011 | $ 1,043,536 |
Average number of contracts outstanding | Contracts | 1,249 | 1,707 |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Commodity [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | $ 867,710 | $ 2,350,061 |
Average number of contracts outstanding | Contracts | 3,656 | 4,302 |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Equity [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | $ (224,401) | $ 138,787 |
Average number of contracts outstanding | Contracts | 800 | 1,107 |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | $ (194,053) | $ 2,930,098 |
Average number of contracts outstanding | Contracts | 4,400 | 4,621 |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | $ 1,123,292 | $ 4,004,870 |
Unrealized Loss | (1,660,011) | (2,696,905) |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 274,905 | 161,381 |
Unrealized Loss | (225,374) | (109,346) |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | Commodity [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 429,652 | 282,336 |
Unrealized Loss | (727,416) | (2,191,868) |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | Equity [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 126,263 | 515,619 |
Unrealized Loss | (232,646) | (278,910) |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 292,472 | 3,045,534 |
Unrealized Loss | (474,575) | (116,781) |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 3,876,789 | 5,569,682 |
Unrealized Loss | (1,896,803) | (415,165) |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 1,359,288 | 1,083,928 |
Unrealized Loss | (414,808) | (92,427) |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | Commodity [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 2,330,691 | 4,475,726 |
Unrealized Loss | (1,165,217) | (216,133) |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | Equity [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 70,696 | 7,778 |
Unrealized Loss | (188,714) | (105,700) |
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 116,114 | 2,250 |
Unrealized Loss | (128,064) | (905) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | (389,578) | 4,070,467 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | (389,578) | 4,070,467 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | $ 233,206 | $ 789,496 |
Average number of contracts outstanding | Contracts | 835 | 1,355 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Commodity [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | $ (195,384) | $ 1,129,935 |
Average number of contracts outstanding | Contracts | 1,422 | 1,561 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Equity [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | $ (27,217) | $ 481,200 |
Average number of contracts outstanding | Contracts | 525 | 1,203 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) | $ (400,183) | $ 1,669,836 |
Average number of contracts outstanding | Contracts | 2,563 | 4,328 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | $ 862,713 | $ 2,846,733 |
Unrealized Loss | (1,637,460) | (2,007,451) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 471,016 | 267,933 |
Unrealized Loss | (864,767) | (1,043,641) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | Commodity [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 102,448 | 35,163 |
Unrealized Loss | (77,653) | (640,745) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | Equity [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 121,445 | 713,684 |
Unrealized Loss | (119,784) | (173,835) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 167,804 | 1,829,953 |
Unrealized Loss | (575,256) | (149,230) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 2,285,505 | 3,698,721 |
Unrealized Loss | (1,900,336) | (467,536) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 1,395,892 | 1,855,362 |
Unrealized Loss | (768,935) | (290,158) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | Commodity [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 830,467 | 1,817,116 |
Unrealized Loss | (1,050,646) | (81,599) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | Equity [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 22,245 | 17,967 |
Unrealized Loss | (51,123) | (76,616) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] | ||
Derivative [Line Items] | ||
Unrealized Gain | 36,901 | 8,276 |
Unrealized Loss | $ (29,632) | $ (19,163) |
Trading Activities - Schedule of Trading Gains and Losses by Market Sector, on Derivative Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
|
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Trading Results | $ (1,474,902) | $ 20,704,997 | $ 5,941,647 |
Commodity [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Trading Results | (1,071,073) | 11,295,753 | (8,240,610) |
Equity [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Trading Results | (2,848,607) | (3,990,077) | 17,236,173 |
Foreign Currency [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Trading Results | 2,577,114 | 4,185,603 | 583,533 |
Interest Rate [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Trading Results | (132,336) | 9,213,718 | (3,637,449) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Trading Results | 6,239,846 | 21,773,211 | 9,944,758 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Commodity [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Trading Results | 5,162,412 | 3,173,650 | 1,447,554 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Equity [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Trading Results | (769,729) | 3,873,373 | 16,778,460 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Trading Results | 1,503,142 | (6,217,792) | 1,928,787 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Interest Rate [Member] | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Trading Results | $ 344,021 | $ 20,943,980 | $ (10,210,043) |
Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
---|---|---|
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
---|---|---|
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | $ 60,493,287 | $ 9,574,552 |
Liabilities | 3,556,814 | 3,112,070 |
Net fair value | 56,936,473 | 6,462,482 |
Future Contract [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 3,831,162 | 7,228,527 |
Liabilities | 2,431,726 | 1,519,724 |
Forward Contracts [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 1,168,919 | 2,346,025 |
Liabilities | 1,125,088 | 1,592,346 |
Investments in U.S. Treasury Bills [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 55,493,206 | |
Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 4,572,104 | 8,928,263 |
Liabilities | 3,386,514 | 2,961,635 |
Net fair value | 1,185,590 | 5,966,628 |
Level 1 [Member] | Future Contract [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 3,831,162 | 7,228,527 |
Liabilities | 2,431,726 | 1,519,724 |
Level 1 [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 740,942 | 1,699,736 |
Liabilities | 954,788 | 1,441,911 |
Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 55,921,183 | 646,289 |
Liabilities | 170,300 | 150,435 |
Net fair value | 55,750,883 | 495,854 |
Level 2 [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 427,977 | 646,289 |
Liabilities | 170,300 | 150,435 |
Level 2 [Member] | Investments in U.S. Treasury Bills [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 55,493,206 | |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 24,895,588 | 6,545,454 |
Liabilities | 3,537,796 | 2,474,987 |
Net fair value | 21,357,792 | 4,070,467 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Future Contract [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 1,246,261 | 4,533,559 |
Liabilities | 1,548,907 | 797,767 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 1,901,957 | 2,011,895 |
Liabilities | 1,988,889 | 1,677,220 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Investments in U.S. Treasury Bills [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 21,747,370 | |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 1,402,440 | 4,808,516 |
Liabilities | 1,915,062 | 1,170,759 |
Net fair value | (512,622) | 3,637,757 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Future Contract [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 1,246,261 | 4,533,559 |
Liabilities | 1,548,907 | 797,767 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Level 1 [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 156,179 | 274,957 |
Liabilities | 366,155 | 372,992 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 23,493,148 | 1,736,938 |
Liabilities | 1,622,734 | 1,304,228 |
Net fair value | 21,870,414 | 432,710 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Forward Contracts [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | 1,745,778 | 1,736,938 |
Liabilities | 1,622,734 | $ 1,304,228 |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | Level 2 [Member] | Investments in U.S. Treasury Bills [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Assets | $ 21,747,370 |
Financial Highlights - Financial Highlights for Limited Partner Class (Detail) - $ / shares |
12 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
|
Financial Highlights [Line Items] | |||
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | $ (0.51) | $ 5.34 | $ 0.88 |
Net investment loss | (1.74) | (1.64) | (2.16) |
Increase (decrease) for the year | (2.25) | 3.70 | (1.28) |
Net asset value per Unit, beginning of year | 30.18 | 26.48 | 27.76 |
Net asset value per Unit, end of year | $ 27.93 | $ 30.18 | $ 26.48 |
Ratios to average net assets: | |||
Net investment loss | (5.80%) | (6.30%) | (7.90%) |
Operating expenses before incentive fees | 5.80% | 6.30% | 8.00% |
Operating expenses after incentive fees | 5.80% | 6.30% | 8.00% |
Total return: | |||
Total return before incentive fees | (7.50%) | 14.00% | (4.60%) |
Total return after incentive fees | (7.50%) | 14.00% | (4.60%) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Currency and Commodity L.P. [Member] | |||
Financial Highlights [Line Items] | |||
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | $ 2.16 | $ 1.63 | $ 0.35 |
Net investment loss | (0.73) | (0.53) | (0.53) |
Increase (decrease) for the year | 1.43 | 1.10 | (0.18) |
Net asset value per Unit, beginning of year | 8.49 | 7.39 | 7.57 |
Net asset value per Unit, end of year | $ 9.92 | $ 8.49 | $ 7.39 |
Ratios to average net assets: | |||
Net investment loss | (8.00%) | (7.00%) | (7.20%) |
Operating expenses before incentive fees | 5.10% | 5.40% | 6.40% |
Incentive fees | 2.90% | 1.60% | 0.80% |
Operating expenses after incentive fees | 8.00% | 7.00% | 7.20% |
Total return: | |||
Total return before incentive fees | 19.90% | 16.60% | (1.60%) |
Incentive fees | (3.10%) | (1.70%) | (0.80%) |
Total return after incentive fees | 16.80% | 14.90% | (2.40%) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Strategic L.P. [Member] | |||
Financial Highlights [Line Items] | |||
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | $ (1.51) | $ 0.77 | $ 0.62 |
Net investment loss | (0.57) | (0.79) | (1.23) |
Increase (decrease) for the year | (2.08) | (0.02) | (0.61) |
Net asset value per Unit, beginning of year | 13.62 | 13.64 | 14.25 |
Net asset value per Unit, end of year | $ 11.54 | $ 13.62 | $ 13.64 |
Ratios to average net assets: | |||
Net investment loss | (4.70%) | (5.50%) | (8.90%) |
Operating expenses before incentive fees | 4.70% | 5.40% | 9.00% |
Incentive fees | 0.10% | ||
Operating expenses after incentive fees | 4.70% | 5.50% | 9.00% |
Total return: | |||
Total return before incentive fees | (15.30%) | 0.00% | (4.30%) |
Incentive fees | (0.10%) | ||
Total return after incentive fees | (15.30%) | (0.10%) | (4.30%) |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | |||
Financial Highlights [Line Items] | |||
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | $ 1.13 | $ 3.61 | $ 1.07 |
Net investment loss | (1.25) | (1.09) | (1.23) |
Increase (decrease) for the year | (0.12) | 2.52 | (0.16) |
Net asset value per Unit, beginning of year | 19.07 | 16.55 | 16.71 |
Net asset value per Unit, end of year | $ 18.95 | $ 19.07 | $ 16.55 |
Ratios to average net assets: | |||
Net investment loss | (6.50%) | (6.60%) | (7.50%) |
Operating expenses before incentive fees | 5.60% | 5.90% | 7.50% |
Incentive fees | 0.90% | 0.70% | |
Operating expenses after incentive fees | 6.50% | 6.60% | 7.50% |
Total return: | |||
Total return before incentive fees | 0.30% | 15.90% | (1.00%) |
Incentive fees | (0.90%) | (0.70%) | |
Total return after incentive fees | (0.60%) | 15.20% | (1.00%) |
Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) |
12 Months Ended | |
---|---|---|
Jan. 01, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
|
EMC [Member] | ||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.1667% | |
Management fee, annual basis | 2.00% | |
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | SECOR [Member] | ||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.1667% | |
Management fee, annual basis | 2.00% | |
Subsequent Event [Member] | EMC [Member] | ||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.0833% | |
Management fee, annual basis | 1.00% | |
Management fees, description | The management fee payable by Spectrum Select to EMC was reduced to 1/12th of 1% (a 1% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Select's net assets allocated to EMC on the first day of each month. | |
Subsequent Event [Member] | Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Spectrum Technical L.P. [Member] | SECOR [Member] | ||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ||
Management fee, monthly basis | 0.1458% | |
Management fee, annual basis | 1.75% | |
Management fees, description | The management fee payable by Spectrum Technical to SECOR was reduced to 1/12th of 1.75% (a 1.75% annual rate) per month of Spectrum Technical's net assets allocated to SECOR on the first day of each month. |
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