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Investments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Investments
3.

Investments

 

a.

Spectrum Currency’s 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 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.

 

     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 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:

 

December 31, 2015

   % of
Spectrum
Currency
    Net Assets    
     Fair
Value
         Partnership’s    
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
     Partnership’s
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.

 

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:

 

December 31, 2015            

     Investment  
Income

(Loss)
     Net
  Investment  
Income
(Loss)
     Total
  Trading  
Results
       Net
Income
(Loss)
 

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)
 

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)
 

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 Strategic’s 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 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

 

Investment        

   % of
Spectrum
Strategic
  Net Assets  
     Fair
Value
       Partnership’s  
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

 

December 31, 2014

 

     % of               Partnership’s                            
     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     

 

            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 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:

 

     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     

 

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:

 

     % of                 Partnership’s                
     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               Partnership’s              
     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 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:

 

            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