10-Q 1 c74662_10q.htm

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

(Mark One)

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013

 

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: 000-53864

 

 

 

ALPHAMETRIX MANAGED FUTURES III LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   27-1248567
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

c/o ALPHAMETRIX, LLC
181 West Madison
34th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60602
(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(312)267-8400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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 S     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 Regulation 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 S     No £

 

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 definitions 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   £ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company S

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes £     No S

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ALPHAMETRIX FUTURES III LLC

 

QUARTERLY REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 ON FORM 10-Q

 

Table of Contents

 

      Page
  PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
       
Item 1. Financial Statements   1
Condensed Statements of Financial Condition (unaudited)   1
Condensed Statements of Operations (unaudited)   2
  Condensed Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital (unaudited)   4
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)   5
Item 2. Management’s discussion and analysis of FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS   15
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK   24
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES   24
       
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION    
       
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS   24
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS   24
Item 2. uNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF pROCEEDS   24
Item 3. DEFAULTS uPON SENIOR SECURITIES   25
Item 4. (removed and reserved)   25
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION   25
Item 6. EXHIBITS   25
       
SIGNATURES   27
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: Financial Statements

ALPHAMETRIX MANAGED FUTURES III LLC
(A Delaware Series Limited Liability Company)
Condensed Statements of Financial Condition

 

    WC Diversified Series
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
    AlphaMetrix Managed
Futures III LLC
June 30, 2013
(Unaudited)
    WC Diversified Series
December 31, 2012
    AlphaMetrix Managed
Futures III LLC
December 31, 2012
 
Assets                    
Investment in AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund - MT0041, at fair value:  $24,494,247   $24,494,247   $30,769,148   $30,769,148 
Receivable from AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund - MT0041           153,600    153,600 
Cash at bank   79,678,741    79,678,741    64,990,938    64,990,938 
Prepaid assets   82,087    82,087    110,883    110,883 
                     
Total Assets  $104,255,075   $104,255,075   $96,024,569   $96,024,569 
                     
Liabilities                    
Accrued sponsor’s fee  $6,145   $6,145   $13,344   $13,344 
Accrued management fees   26,406    26,406    60,158    60,158 
Accrued performance fee   7,614    7,614         
Accrued sales commissions   44,941    44,941    38,489    38,489 
Accrued operating costs and administrative fees   4,840    4,840    9,582    9,582 
Payable to Master Fund   2,507,550    2,507,550         
Redemptions payable   795,277    795,277    1,209,623    1,209,623 
Subscriptions received in advance   1,776,334    1,776,334    753,000    753,000 
Total Liabilities   5,169,107    5,169,107    2,084,196    2,084,196 
Members’ Capital                    
B0 Members (57,230.45 and 55,603.78 units outstanding at June 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively, unlimited units authorized)   61,868,362    61,868,362    59,061,278    59,061,278 
B2 Members (36,647.18 and 34,628.87 units outstanding at June 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively, unlimited units authorized)   37,207,455    37,207,455    34,869,023    34,869,023 
Sponsor (10.00 units outstanding at June 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively, unlimited units authorized)   10,151    10,151    10,072    10,072 
Total Members’ Capital   99,085,968    99,085,968    93,940,373    93,940,373 
Total Liabilities and Members’ Capital  $104,255,075   $104,255,075   $96,024,569   $96,024,569 
NAV per Share                    
B0  $1,081.039   $1,081.039   $1,062.181   $1,062.181 
B2   1,015.288    1,015.288    1,007.226    1,007.226 
Sponsor   1,015.288    1,015.288    1,007.226    1,007.226 

 

See notes to financial statements and the financial statements of AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund - MT0041 attached as Exhibit 99.1.

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ALPHAMETRIX MANAGED FUTURES III LLC
(A Delaware Series Limited Liability Company)
Condensed Statements of Operations
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)

 

   2013 
    WC Diversified Series
April 1, 2013 -
June 30, 2013
   
 
 
AlphaMetrix Managed
Futures III LLC
April 1, 2013 -
June 30, 2013
    WC Diversified Series
January 1, 2013 -
June 30, 2013
    AlphaMetrix Managed
Futures III LLC
January 1, 2013 -
June 30, 2013
 
NET INVESTMENT INCOME/(LOSS) ALLOCATED FROM ALPHAMETRIX WC DIVERSIFIED FUND - MT0041:                    
Interest income  $1,192   $1,192   $3,003   $3,003 
Interest expense   (728)   (728)   (1,450)   (1,450)
Trading costs   (28,374)   (28,374)   (53,955)   (53,955)
                     
Net investment income/(loss) allocated from AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund - MT0041:   (27,910)   (27,910)   (52,402)   (52,402)
                     
FUND NET INVESTMENT INCOME/(LOSS):                    
Sponsor fee   (126,571)   (126,571)   (246,913)   (246,913)
Operating costs   (92,189)   (92,189)   (179,919)   (179,919)
Management fee   (570,656)   (570,656)   (1,113,212)   (1,113,212)
Performance fee   (7,614)   (7,614)   (7,614)   (7,614)
Placement fees   (55,672)   (55,672)   (114,457)   (114,457)
Sales commissions   (131,179)   (131,179)   (252,007)   (252,007)
Fund net investment income/(loss)   (983,881)   (983,881)   (1,914,122)   (1,914,122)
TOTAL NET INVESTMENT INCOME/(LOSS)   (1,011,791)   (1,011,791)   (1,966,524)   (1,966,524)
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ALLOCATED FROM ALPHAMETRIX WC DIVERSIFIED FUND - MT0041:                    
Net realized gain/(loss)   (1,152,996)   (1,152,996)   3,471,992    3,471,992 
Net increase/(decrease) in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   98,520    98,520    (327,690)   (327,690)
Total realized and unrealized gain/(loss) allocated from AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund - MT0041:   (1,054,476)   (1,054,476)   3,144,302    3,144,302 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations  $(2,066,267)  $(2,066,267)  $1,177,778   $1,177,778 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per unit:                    
Weighted average number of units outstanding   91,688    91,688    90,725    90,725 
Net income (loss) per weighted average unit  $(22.54)  $(22.54)  $12.98   $12.98 

 

See notes to financial statements and the financial statements of AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund - MT0041 attached as Exhibit 99.1.

 

(Continued)

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ALPHAMETRIX MANAGED FUTURES III LLC
(A Delaware Series Limited Liability Company)
Condensed Statements of Operations
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)

 

   2012 
    WC Diversified Series
April 1, 2012 -
June 30, 2012
    AlphaMetrix Managed
Futures III LLC
April 1, 2012 -
June 30, 2012
    WC Diversified Series
January 1, 2012 -
June 30, 2012
    AlphaMetrix Managed
Futures III LLC
January 1, 2012 -
June 30, 2012
 
NET INVESTMENT LOSS ALLOCATED FROM ALPHAMETRIX WC DIVERSIFIED FUND - MT0041:                    
Interest income  $1,502   $1,502   $3,121   $3,121 
Interest expense   (281)   (281)   (985)   (985)
Trading costs   (24,301)   (24,301)   (42,836)   (42,836)
Cash manager and sponsor fees           (545)   (545)
                     
Net investment loss allocated from AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund - MT0041:   (23,080)   (23,080)   (41,245)   (41,245)
                     
FUND NET INVESTMENT LOSS:                    
Sponsor fee   (106,941)   (106,941)   (205,495)   (205,495)
Operating costs   (77,079)   (77,079)   (148,192)   (148,192)
Management fee   (482,142)   (482,142)   (928,576)   (928,576)
Performance fee           (327)   (327)
Placement fees   (84,498)   (84,498)   (184,119)   (184,119)
Sales commissions   (76,789)   (76,789)   (128,357)   (128,357)
Fund net investment loss   (827,449)   (827,449)   (1,595,066)   (1,595,066)
TOTAL NET INVESTMENT LOSS   (850,529)   (850,529)   (1,636,311)   (1,636,311)
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ALLOCATED FROM ALPHAMETRIX WC DIVERSIFIED FUND - MT0041:                    
Net realized gain (loss)   (2,426,562)   (2,426,562)   (1,171,445)   (1,171,445)
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (436,935)   (436,935)   (2,148,198)   (2,148,198)
Total realized and unrealized gain (loss) allocated from AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund - MT0041:   (2,863,497)   (2,863,497)   (3,319,643)   (3,319,643)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations  $(3,714,026)  $(3,714,026)  $(4,955,954)  $(4,955,954)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per unit:                    
Weighted average number of units outstanding   78,410.61    78,410.61    73,703.79    73,703.79 
Net income (loss) per weighted average unit  $(47.37)  $(47.37)  $(67.24)  $(67.24)

 

(Concluded)

 

See notes to financial statements and the financial statements of AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund - MT0041 attached as Exhibit 99.1.

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ALPHAMETRIX MANAGED FUTURES III LLC
(A Delaware Series Limited Liability Company)
Condensed Statements of Changes in Members’ Capital
For the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
(Unaudited)

 

   WC Diversified Series
B-0 Members
   WC Diversified Series
B-2 Members
   WC Diversified Series
Sponsor (B-2)
    WC Diversified Series
Total
   AlphaMetrix Managed
Futures III LLC
 
   Amount   Units   Amount   Units   Amount   Units   Amount   Units   Amount   Units 
Members’ capital at January 1, 2013  $ 59,061,278   55,603.78   $ 34,869,023   34,618.87   $ 10,072   10.00   $ 93,940,373   90,232.65   $ 93,940,373   90,232.65 
Member subscriptions   6,681,800    6,053.33    4,328,034    4,157.70            11,009,834    10,211.03    11,009,834    10,211.03 
Member redemptions   (4,845,276)   (4,426.66)   (2,196,741)   (2,129.39)           (7,042,017)   (6,556.05)   (7,042,017)   (6,556.05)
Net investment income/(loss)   (995,129)       (971,122)       (273)       (1,966,524)       (1,966,524)    
Total realized and unrealized gain/(loss) allocated from AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund - MT0041   1,965,689        1,178,261        352        3,144,302        3,144,302     
Members’ capital at June 30, 2013  $61,868,362    57,230.45   $37,207,455    36,647.18   $10,151    10.00   $99,085,968    93,887.63   $99,085,968    93,887.63 
                                                   
Net asset value per unit at January 1, 2013  $1,062.181        $1,007.226        $1,007.226                          
Change in net asset value per unit   18.858         8.062         8.062                          
Net asset value per unit at June 30, 2013  $1,081.039        $1,015.288        $1,015.288                          

 

   WC Diversified Series
B-0 Members
   WC Diversified Series
B-2 Members
   WC Diversified Series
Sponsor (B-2)
   WC Diversified Series
Total
   AlphaMetrix Managed
Futures III LLC
 
   Amount   Units   Amount   Units   Amount   Units   Amount   Units   Amount   Units 
Members’ capital at January 1, 2012  $ 39,780,045   35,445.16   $ 28,625,081   26,359.10   $ 10,860   10.00   $ 68,415,986   61,814.26   $ 68,415,986   61,814.26 
Member subscriptions   18,699,813    16,752.75    7,017,478    6,539.69            25,717,291    23,292.44    25,717,291    23,292.44 
Member redemptions   (878,189)   (798.02)   (1,732,997)   (1,639.98)           (2,611,186)   (2,438.00)   (2,611,186)   (2,438.00)
Net investment income/(loss)   (821,722)       (814,312)       (277)       (1,636,311)       (1,636,311)    
Total realized and unrealized gain/(loss) allocated from AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund - MT0041   (2,086,523)       (1,232,730)       (390)       (3,319,643)       (3,319,643)    
Members’ capital at June 30, 2012  $54,693,424    51,399.89   $31,862,520    31,258.81   $10,193    10.00   $86,566,137    82,668.70   $86,566,137    82,668.70 
                                                   
Net asset value per unit at January 1, 2012  $1,122.299        $1,085.966        $1,085.966                          
Change in net asset value per unit   (58.222)        (66.653)        (66.653)                         
Net asset value per unit at June 30, 2012  $1,064.077        $1,019.313        $1,019.313                          

 

See notes to financial statements and the financial statements of AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund - MT0041 attached as Exhibit 99.1.

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ALPHAMETRIX MANAGED FUTURES III LLC

(A Delaware Series Limited Liability Company)

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2013 AND DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012 (UNAUDITED)

 

(1) Organization

 

AlphaMetrix Managed Futures III LLC (the “Platform”) is sponsored by AlphaMetrix, LLC (the “Sponsor” or “AlphaMetrix”). The Platform was formed on September 10, 2009 as a Delaware series limited liability company pursuant to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act. AlphaMetrix Managed Futures III LLC (AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Series) (the “Series” or “WC Diversified Series”) is currently the only “segregated series” of the Platform. Since the Series is the Platform’s only segregated series, references to the Series also include the Platform unless otherwise noted. The Series invests a portion of its assets in AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Fund – MT0041 (the “Master Fund”) which is advised by Winton Capital Management Ltd. (the “Trading Advisor”). The Master Fund is systematically trading over numerous futures markets including grains, metals, softs, energies, meats, and financials. Trend-following in nature, the Trading Advisor’s system uses technical analysis to identify market trends. The strategy consists of a multiple of systems – four long-term models and one short-term model. NewEdge USA, LLC and J.P. Morgan Futures Inc. are the Master Fund’s futures clearing brokers (the “Clearing Broker”) and NewEdge Alternative Strategies Inc. is the foreign exchange clearing broker of the Master Fund, although the Master Fund may execute foreign exchange trades through another foreign exchange clearing broker at any time. The Sponsor, over time, intends to offer investors a selection of different trading advisors, each managing a different segregated series of the Platform. There can be no assurance, however, that any series other than the Series will be offered or that the Series will continue to be offered. The Series was organized on September 11, 2009. The Series issued units and commenced trading on January 1, 2010. The Series filed a Form 10, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to register the units of limited liability company interest (“Units”), and such registration became effective March 1, 2010.

 

The accompanying unaudited financial statements, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Series’ financial condition at June 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012, and results of its operations and changes in its members’ capital for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 (unaudited). These financial statements present the results of interim periods and do not include all disclosures normally provided in annual financial statements. It is suggested that these unaudited financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in the Series’ annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended December 31, 2012. The December 31, 2012 information has been derived from the audited financial statements as of December 31, 2012.

 

The Series issues two sub-series (each a “Sub-Series”), B-0 and B-2. These sub-series are subject to different fees as described in the Confidential Disclosure Document (the “Disclosure Document”). The financial statements presented herein include the combined results of both Sub-Series. On January 1, 2010, the Series issued 10.00 Units of the B-2 sub-series to the Sponsor for $10,000. The Sponsor serves as the Series’ tax matters partner. All capitalized terms used herein are defined in the Disclosure Document.

 

The Sponsor was formed in May 2005, and its main office is located in Chicago, Illinois. The Sponsor is registered with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) as a commodity pool operator and commodity trading advisor, with the SEC as a Registered Investment Advisor (“RIA”) and registered transfer agent (“RTA”), and is a member of the National Futures Association (“NFA”).

 

At the sole discretion of the Sponsor, the Series may terminate for any reason (for the avoidance of doubt, the Sponsor shall be entitled, without any violation of any contractual or fiduciary obligation to any investor in the Series (a “Member”), to dissolve the Series at any time).

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(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

The accounting records for the Platform and Series are maintained in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed in the preparation of the financial statements.

 

Investment

 

The Series invests in the Master Fund. The Series’ investment in the Master Fund is carried at fair value and represents the Series’ pro rata interest in the net assets of the Master Fund as of the close of business on the relevant valuation date. At June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Series’ investment the Master Fund was $24,494,247 and $30,769,148, approximately 33.85% and 30.64% of the Master Fund’s net assets. The Master Fund’s assets are carried at fair value. At each valuation date, the Master Fund’s income, expenses, net realized gain/(loss) and net increase/(decrease) in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) are allocated to the Series based on the Series’ pro rata interest in the net assets of the Master Fund, and recorded in the Series’ Condensed Statements of Operations. The Master Fund provides the Series with daily estimated net asset valuations. The financial statements of the Master Fund are attached to this report and should be read in conjunction with the Series’ financial statements.

  

Basis of Presentation

 

Pursuant to rules and regulations of the SEC, financial statements are presented for the Platform as a whole and for the WC Diversified Series. The accompanying financial statements and notes thereto include financial statements and footnote totals for the Platform as a whole. For the avoidance of doubt, the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular segregated series shall be enforceable only against the assets of such series and not against the assets of the Platform generally or any other segregated series. Accordingly, the assets of one segregated series of the Platform include only those funds and other assets that are paid to, held by or distributed to the Platform on account of and for the benefit of that segregated series, including, without limitation, funds delivered to the Platform for the purchase of Units in that segregated series. As of June 30, 2013 and 2012, and December 31, 2012, the WC Diversified Series exists as the only segregated series on the Platform.

 

The Series is a feeder fund to the Master Fund and other funds sponsored by the Sponsor invest in the Master Fund. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies, the Series and the Master Fund are not consolidated.

 

The Series is a feeder fund to the Master Fund and other funds sponsored by the Sponsor invest in the Master Fund.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash

 

Cash is maintained in the custody of commercial banks and includes cash received related to subscriptions received in advance. The Master Fund traded on a leverage basis of approximately: (a) two to one from January 1, 2010 through January 18, 2010; (b) two and a half to one from January 19, 2010 through October 31, 2011; (c) three to one from November 1, 2011 through January 31, 2013; (d) four to one from February 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013. In order to maintain the Series’ overall portfolio at a leverage of approximately one, the Series’ capital not needed at the Master Fund to maintain a leverage of one will be held in the cash account maintained by the Series as opposed to being invested into the Master Fund. The Sponsor will rebalance the amounts held as it deems necessary to keep the Series’ capital leverage factor at approximately one.

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Prepaid assets

 

Prepaid assets represent insurance contracts that are maintained by the Series as well as the ongoing sales commissions (the “Sales Commission”, “Initial Sales Commission” or “Placement Fee”). Insurance premiums paid are capitalized and expensed over the term of the contract. Refer to below section “Sales Commission”.

 

Subscriptions received in advance

 

Subscriptions received in advance are subscriptions received for the purchase of units effective subsequent to period end.

 

Redemptions payable

 

Redemptions payable are share redemptions effective June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 but paid subsequent to period end.

 

Fair Value of Investments

 

FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 also emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement, and sets out a fair value hierarchy with the highest priority being quoted prices in an active market. Under ASC 820, fair value measurements are disclosed by level within that hierarchy, as follows:

 

Level 1 — Values for investments classified as Level 1 are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical investments in an active market. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily accessible at the measurement date, valuation of these investments does not entail a significant degree of judgment.

 

Level 2 — Values for investments classified as Level 2 are based on quoted prices for similar investments in active or non-active markets for which all significant inputs are observable either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs may also include discounts related to restrictions on the investments.

 

Level 3 — Values for investments classified as Level 3 are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value and unobservable, including valuations by the Sponsor in the absence of readily ascertainable fair values.

 

The Series invests a portion of its assets in the Master Fund. The classification of the Master Fund’s investments in accordance with ASC 820 is discussed in the notes to the financial statements of the Master Fund.

 

Derivative Instruments

 

FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) requires qualitative disclosure about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements. The Series invests substantially all of its assets in the Master Fund which engages in the speculative trading of approximately 120 instruments including international futures, options on futures contracts and forward currency contracts (collectively, “Derivatives”). The Master Fund may also trade cash equities and contracts for differences (“CFDs”). The disclosures required by ASC 815 for the Master Fund are discussed in the notes to the attached financial statements of the Master Fund. The Series does not directly trade derivatives.

 

Interest Income/Expense

 

Interest income and expense is recognized on an accrual basis. Interest income or expense may include (1) the allocation from the Master Fund of the Master Fund’s interest income/expense from its broker or (2) interest income from the Series’ bank account.

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Sales Commissions

 

Each Member or Member-related account may be subject to an ongoing sales commission (the “Sales Commission”).

 

B-2 Units are subject to an ongoing Sales Commission equal to 2% per annum of the month-end net asset value, including interest income, of the outstanding B-2 Units after deducting the management fee (as discussed in Note 4) and accrued performance fee (as discussed in Note 4), if any, but before deducting the Sales Commission and Sponsor Fee (as discussed in Note 3) for such month. Each month that B-2 Units are sold, a Sales Commission equal to 2% of the aggregate subscriptions for B-2 Units is paid by the Sub-Series to the selling agents (the “Initial Sales Commission” or “Placement Fee”). The amount of the Initial Sales Commission will then be amortized against the Net Asset Value of the B-2 Units equally each month over the first 12 months. Thereafter, a Sales Commission equal to 0.17% of the Net Asset Value (equivalent to an annual rate of approximately 2%) of the B-2 Units sold on the relevant subscription date that remain outstanding is charged each month and is paid to the selling agents.

 

The Sales Commission may be greater or less than 2% of the current Net Asset Value of the B-2 Units. The Sales Commission charged against the Net Asset Value of the B-2 Units each month is equal to the total of the amortized Sales Commission for all B-2 Units that have been outstanding for twelve months or less, plus 0.17% (equivalent to an annual rate of approximately 2%) per month of the Net Asset Value of the B-2 Units that have been outstanding for more than twelve months. For example, if 40% of the B-2 Units’ had been outstanding for more than twelve months, the total Sales Commission would equal the sum of all of the amortized portions for that month plus 0.17% (equivalent to an annual rate of approximately 2%) times the Net Asset Value of the B-2 Units times 0.4. All B-2 Unit holders would then be charged their pro rata portion of such amount. In general, if the Net Asset Value of the B-2 Units is increasing, the amount paid will generally be less than 2% of their Net Asset Value, and if the Net Asset Value of the B-2 Units is decreasing, the amount paid will generally be greater than 2% of their Net Asset Value. The Series incurred Sales Commission fees of $131,179 and $252,007 and $76,789 and $128,357 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, of which $44,941 and $38,489 is owed to the Sponsor at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

The B-0 Units are not subject to a Sales Commission.

 

The selling agents, in consultation with the Sponsor, may waive or reduce the Sales Commission for certain Members without entitling any other Member to any such waiver or reduction.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Platform follows the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. ASC 740 prescribes the minimum recognition threshold a tax position must meet in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken by an entity before being measured and recognized in the financial statements. ASC 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, no liability was recognized in connection with ASC 740. The Platform is subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for all tax years since its inception date.

 

As the Series is a partnership for tax purposes, the Series’ Members are individually responsible for reporting income or loss based on such investor’s share of the Series’ income and expenses as reported for income tax purposes.

 

Distributions

 

The Sponsor does not currently intend to make any distributions. Consequently, in order to pay the taxes attributable to their investment in the Series, Members must either redeem Units or pay such taxes from other sources.

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Subscriptions

 

Units are purchased generally at the beginning of each calendar month based on the net asset value per Unit for all other purposes (see Note 3) calculated for the prior month-end.

 

Completed Subscription Agreements relative to the Series must be received by the appropriate selling agent no later than seven calendar days prior to the first day of any month in which a Member intends to invest. Members are initially issued Units at $1,000 per unit as of the date of the commencement of operations and at the current Net Asset Value (“NAV”) for all dates thereafter.

 

Existing Members may make an additional investment by completing, and submitting to the selling agents, a short-form Subscription Agreement, as provided by the Sponsor.

 

The Sponsor, in its sole discretion and for any reason, may decline to accept the subscription of any prospective Member.

 

Redemptions

 

Units may be redeemed as of the end of any calendar month (each, a “Redemption Date”) at the Net Asset Value per Unit at such Redemption Date. Redemption requests must be received by the 15th day of the calendar month of such Redemption Date or the following business day if the 15th is not a business day. The Sponsor may permit redemptions at other times and on shorter notice.

 

The Net Asset Value of redeemed Units is determined as of the Redemption Date for purposes of determining the redemption proceeds due to Members. Members will remain subject to fluctuations in such Net Asset Value during the period between submission of their redemption requests and the applicable Redemption Date. The Net Asset Value of Units on the designated Redemption Date may differ materially from the Net Asset Value of such Units as of the date on which an irrevocable redemption request must be submitted.

 

When Units are redeemed (or exchanged), any accrued fees (including performance fees) and expenses reduce the redemption proceeds paid to members.

 

Redemption Fee

 

If a Member redeems his or her investment in the B-2 Units before the end of the sixth calendar month following such Member’s initial investment in the B-2 Units (the “Initial Investment”), such Redemption will be subject to a Redemption Fee (the “Redemption Fee”) equal to 2% of such Member’s Initial Investment. If a Member Redeems his or her investment in the B-2 Units following the sixth month-end after the date of his or her Initial Investment but prior to the twelfth month-end after the date of such Member’s Initial Investment, such Redemption will be subject to a Redemption Fee equal to 1% of such Member’s Initial Investment in the B-2 Units. The Redemption Fee will be pro-rated for partial redemptions prior to the twelfth month-end following such Member’s Initial Investment, i.e. if the Member withdraws 50% of his or her current investment in the B-2 Units, 50% of the Redemption Fee will be due upon Redemption. In no case will the sum of all Redemption Fees paid by a Member be greater than the Initial Sales Commission paid by such Member. There were no redemption fees for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Indemnifications

 

In the normal course of business, the Series enters into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which would provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Series that have not yet occurred. However, the Series expects the risk of any future obligation under these indemnifications to be remote.

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(3) Related Party Transactions

 

The Sponsor will receive a flat-rate monthly sponsor fee (the “Sponsor’s Fee”) of 0.042 of 1% (a 0.50% annual rate) of the Series’ Net Asset Value after deducting the management fee and accrued performance fee, if any, from the Series’ month-end net asset value for all other purposes, including interest income, of a Member’s investment in the Series for such month. The Sponsor reserves the right to waive or reduce the fee in its sole discretion. The Series incurred Sponsor’s fees of $126,571 and $246,913 and $106,941 and $205,495 for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, of which $6,145 and $13,344 is owed to the Sponsor at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

The Sponsor will receive a monthly service provider fee (the “Service Provider Fee”) equal to 0.025% of 1% (equivalent to an annual rate of approximately 0.30%) of the Net Asset Value of the Series and is reflected on the condensed statements of operations as an operating expense. Operating costs paid for by the Sponsor out of the Service Provider Fee generally include: certain ongoing offering expenses; administrative, transfer, exchange and redemption processing costs; legal, regulatory, reporting, filing, tax, audit, escrow and accounting; the fees of the Master Fund’s directors; and any other operating or administrative expenses related to accounting, research, due diligence or reporting. The Service Provider Fee is charged at the Series level.

 

Operating costs not covered by the Service Provider Fee and paid for by the Series (including those allocated to the Series by the Master Fund) generally include: execution and clearing brokerage commissions; forward and other over-the-counter (“OTC”) trading spreads; bank wire fees; insurance; and extraordinary expenses such as litigation and indemnification.

 

The Series will bear all expenses incurred in connection with the organizational and initial offering of the Units at the Series level. For financial reporting purposes in conformity with GAAP, the Series expensed the organizational costs of $119,362 (“net asset value for financial reporting” or the “net asset value per Unit for financial reporting”). For all other purposes, including determining the net asset value per Unit for subscription and redemption purposes, the Series amortizes organizational and initial offering costs over a 60 month period (“net asset value for all other purposes” or the “net asset value per Unit for all other purposes”).

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WC Diversified Series Net Asset Values

 

The quarterly net asset value and net asset value per Unit since commencement of operations are as follows:

 

B-0 Sub-series

 

   Net Asset Value       Net Asset Value per Unit 
   All Other
Purposes
   Financial
Reporting
   Number of
Units
   All Other
Purposes
   Financial
Reporting
 
Price at Commencement*                 $1,000.000   $1,000.000 
March 31, 2010  $204,747   $170,129    201.42    1,016.543    844.668 
June 30, 2010  $1,552,311   $1,498,597    1,514.35    1,025.067    989.597 
September 30, 2010  $3,449,930   $3,399,202    3,299.18    1,045.693    1,030.317 
December 31, 2010  $7,609,887   $7,562,143    7,030.08    1,082.475    1,075.684 
March 31, 2011  $14,437,218   $14,392,458    13,168.12    1,096.377    1,092.977 
June 30, 2011  $21,259,372   $21,217,596    19,929.06    1,066.753    1,064.656 
September 30, 2011  $33,859,556   $33,820,763    29,987.57    1,129.120    1,127.826 
December 31, 2011  $39,815,854   $39,780,045    35,445.16    1,123.309    1,122.299 
March 31, 2012  $50,681,169   $50,648,343    45,726.34    1,108.358    1,107.640 
June 30, 2012  $54,723,265   $54,693,424    51,399.89    1,064.657    1,064.077 
September 30, 2012  $57,230,448   $57,203,593    53,663.40    1,066.471    1,065.970 
December 31, 2012  $59,085,151   $59,061,278    55,603.78    1,062.610    1,062.181 
March 31, 2013  $59,380,910   $59,360,021    53,918.20    1,101.315    1,100.927 
June 30, 2013  $61,886,269   $61,868,362    57,230.45    1,081.352    1,081.039 
                          
Total return after performance fee, from the commencement of operations through the period ended June 30, 2013   8.14%   8.10%

 

B-2 Sub-series

 

   Net Asset Value       Net Asset Value per Unit 
   All Other
Purposes
   Financial
Reporting
   Number of
Units
   All Other
Purposes
   Financial
Reporting
 
Price at Commencement*                 $1,000.000   $1,000.000 
March 31, 2010  $711,568   $676,948    702.56    1,012.822    963.546 
June 30, 2010  $3,545,196   $3,491,483    3,473.46    1,020.653    1,005.189 
September 30, 2010  $4,167,206   $4,116,477    4,017.54    1,037.254    1,024.627 
December 31, 2010  $8,686,430   $8,638,686    8,130.00    1,068.441    1,062.568 
March 31, 2011  $11,718,602   $11,673,842    10,882.20    1,076.859    1,072.746 
June 30, 2011  $18,552,025   $18,510,249    17,801.65    1,042.152    1,039.805 
September 30, 2011  $25,506,034   $25,467,241    23,220.46    1,098.429    1,096.758 
December 31, 2011  $28,671,748   $28,635,941    26,369.10    1,087.324    1,085.966 
March 31, 2012  $30,271,135   $30,238,312    28,356.74    1,067.511    1,066.354 
June 30, 2012  $31,902,551   $31,872,713    31,268.81    1,020.267    1,019.313 
September 30, 2012  $35,467,117   $35,440,260    34,881.13    1,016.800    1,016.030 
December 31, 2012  $34,902,966   $34,879,095    34,628.87    1,007.915    1,007.226 
March 31, 2013  $36,418,331   $36,397,443    35,036.61    1,039.436    1,038.840 
June 30, 2013  $37,235,508   $37,217,606    36,657.18    1,015.777    1,015.288 
                          
Total return after performance fee, from the commencement of operations through the period ended June 30, 2013   1.58%   1.53%

 

* Commencement of operations of the Series was January 1, 2010

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(4)Management and Performance Fees

 

The Series is subject to a monthly management fee at the rate of 0.1875% (a 2.25% annual rate) of the Series’ month-end net asset value for all other purposes (see Note 3) calculated before reduction for any management fees, performance fees, service provider fees, sponsor fees, sales commission or extraordinary fees accrued (including performance fees accrued in a prior month) as of such month-end and before giving effect to any capital subscriptions made as of the beginning of the month immediately following such month-end and before any redemptions accrued during or as of such month-end, but after all expenses as of such month-end. The Series incurred management fees of $570,656 and $1,113,212 and $482,142 and $928,576 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, of which $26,406 and $60,158 is payable at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

The Series is subject to a quarterly performance fee equal to 20% which is paid at the Series level but is calculated based on the Series’ share of the Master Fund’s new Net Trading Profits as defined by the excess, if any, of the cumulative level of Net Trading Profits attributable to the Series at the end of such quarter over the highest level of cumulative Net Trading Profits as of the end of any preceding quarter (the “High Water Mark”). The Series incurred performance fees of $7,614 and $7,614 and $0 and $327 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, of which $7,614 and $0 is payable at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 

The Sponsor will receive the management fee and the performance fee, and will remit such fees to the Trading Advisor, although the selling agents or an affiliate may receive a portion of such fees not paid over to the Trading Advisor.

 

The Trading Advisor has entered into a Trading Agreement with the Master Fund.

 

The Sponsor, in consultation with the Trading Advisor, may waive, rebate or reduce management and/or performance fees for certain Members without entitling other Members to such waiver, rebate or reduction.

 

(5)   Financial Instruments with Off-balance sheet and Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Series, via its investment in the Master Fund engages in the speculative trading of derivatives. The Series does not have any direct commitments to buy or sell financial instruments, including derivatives. The Series has indirect commitments that arise through positions held by the Master Fund in which the Series invests. However, as an investor in a Master Fund, the Series’ risk at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, is limited to the fair value of its investment in the Master Fund.

 

(6)   NAV Verification Agent

 

Custom House Fund Services (Chicago) LLC (“Custom House”) was retained by the Platform to serve as a NAV Verification Agent and perform certain net asset value verification procedures for the Master Fund and the Series pursuant to a NAV Verification Agreement (the “Custom House Agreement”), entered into by Custom House, the Sponsor, the Platform and the Administrator.

 

(7)   Administration

 

AlphaMetrix360, LLC (“AlphaMetrix360”), a related party to the Sponsor, serves as Administrator (the “Administrator”) for the Platform. The Administrator is responsible for certain clerical and administrative functions of the Platform, including acting as registrar and transfer agent, calculation of NAV based on valuations provided by the Trading Advisors and the Sponsor (although the Sponsor is ultimately responsible for determining the NAV of each Fund).

 

(8)   Financial Highlights

 

The following financial highlights in the table below show the Series’ financial performance for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 for B-0 and B-2 Sub-Series Units. All performance returns noted are calculated based

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on the net asset value per Unit for financial reporting, with estimated organizational costs incurred prior to issuance of Units being expensed at the commencement of the operations of the Series.

 

Total return is calculated as the change in a theoretical Member’s investment over the entire period - a percentage change in the Member’s capital value for the period. The information has been derived from information presented in the financial statements.

 

Regarding the information shown in the table below:

 

·Per Unit operating performance is computed based upon the weighted-average net Units for the periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. Total return is calculated as the change in the net asset value per Unit for the periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, and is not annualized.

 

·The net investment loss and total expense ratios are computed based upon the weighted average net assets for the periods ended June 30, 2013 and 2012. Weighted average net assets include the performance fee and are computed using month-end net assets. Net investment loss and expenses include the Series’ proportionate share of the Master Fund’s investment income (loss) and expenses, respectively. Such ratios have been annualized, with the exception of the performance fee and organizational expense.

 

An individual Member’s total return and ratios may vary from those below based on the timing of capital transactions.

 

AlphaMetrix Managed Futures III LLC (WC Diversified Series)

 

   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
B-0 Sub-Series
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
B-2 Sub-Series
 
Members’ capital per Unit - Beginning of Period  $1,062.181   $1,007.226 
           
Per Unit data (for a Unit outstanding throughout the period)          
Net investment loss   (17.818)   (27.124 )
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   36.676    35.186  
Total from investment operations   18.858    8.062 
           
Members’ capital per Unit - End of Period  $1,081.039   $1,015.288 
           
Total return:          
Total return before performance fee    1.79%    0.81%
Performance fee   (0.01%)   (0.01%)
Total return after performance fee    1.78%    0.80%
           
Ratios to average Members’ capital          
Net investment loss   (3.24%)   (5.23%)
           
Expenses:          
Expenses   3.25%   5.25%
Performance fee   0.01%   0.01%
Total expenses   3.26%   5.26%
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AlphaMetrix Managed Futures III LLC (WC Diversified Series)

 

   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2012
B-0 Sub-Series
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2012
B-2 Sub-Series
 
Members’ capital per Unit - Beginning of Period  $1,122.299   $1,085.966 
           
Per Unit data (for a Unit outstanding throughout the period)          
Net investment loss   (18.362)   (28.135)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (39.860)   (38.518)
Total from investment operations   (58.222)   (66.653)
           
Members’ capital per Unit - End of Period  $1,064.077   $1,019.313 
           
Total return:          
Total return before performance fee   (5.19%)   (6.14%)
Performance fee   0.00%   0.00%
Total return after performance fee   (5.19%)   (6.14%)
           
Ratios to average Members’ capital          
Net investment loss   (3.32%)   (5.28%)
           
Expenses:          
Expenses   3.33%   5.29%
Performance fee   0.00%   0.00%
Total expenses   3.33%   5.29%
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(9)   Subsequent Events

 

In accordance with FASB ASC 855, Subsequent Events, the Sponsor has evaluated all subsequent events requiring recognition and disclosure in the financial statements through the date the financial statements were issued. The Sponsor has determined that there are no material events that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series’ financial statements.

 

Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Reference is made to Item 1 “Financial Statements.” The information contained therein is essential to, and should be read in connection with, the following analysis.

 

All figures and performance returns noted in this Item 2 are based on the net asset value and/or the net asset value per Unit for all other purposes, which complies with GAAP, except with respect to estimated organizational and initial offering costs (which are being amortized over 60 months) as described in the “Notes to Condensed Financial Statements – (3) Related Party Transactions.” All figures and performance returns communicated to investors are based on the net asset value and/or the net asset value per Unit for all other purposes.

 

In order to satisfy the Sponsor’s obligations under applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, investors will be required to make certain representations, warranties and covenants in the AlphaMetrix Managed Futures LLC Subscription Agreement concerning the nature of the investor, its investment in the Series and certain other related matters. In addition, the Sponsor reserves the right to request such additional information from investors as the Sponsor, in its sole discretion, requires in order to satisfy its anti-money laundering obligations. By subscribing for Units, each Member agrees to provide such information to the Sponsor upon its request.

 

Operational Overview

 

This performance summary describes the manner in which the Series has performed in the past and is not an indication of future performance. While certain market movements are attributable to various market factors, such factors may or may not have caused such movements but they may have simply occurred at or about the same time.

 

The Series is unlikely to be profitable in markets in which trends do not occur. Static or erratic prices are likely to result in losses. Similarly, sharp trend reversals, which can be caused by many unexpected events, can lead to major short-term losses, as well as gains.

 

While there is no assurance the Series will profit in any market condition, markets having substantial and sustainable price movements offer the best profit potential for the Series.

 

Liquidity

 

The Series invests a portion of its assets in the Master Fund. Virtually all of the Master Fund’s capital is held in cash or cash equivalents and may be used to margin the Master Fund’s futures and currency forward positions and is withdrawn, as necessary, to pay redemptions and expenses. The Master Fund does not maintain any sources of financing other than that made available by the Clearing Brokers to fund foreign currency settlements for those instruments transacted and settled in foreign currencies. The Master Fund pays prevailing market rates for such borrowings.

 

A portion of the assets maintained at the Master Fund’s Clearing Brokers are restricted cash required to meet maintenance margin requirements. Included in cash deposits with the Clearing Brokers as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was restricted cash for margin requirements of $24,675,867 and $34,058,099, respectively. This cash becomes unrestricted if the underlying positions it supports are liquidated.

 

Other than potential market-imposed limitations on liquidity, due, for example, to limited open interest in certain futures markets or to daily price fluctuation limits, which are inherent in the Master Fund’s futures and forward currency trading, the Master Fund’s and the Series’ assets are highly liquid and are expected to remain so.

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Because the Master Fund’s assets are held in cash, it expects to be able to liquidate all of its open positions or holdings quickly and at prevailing market prices, except in unusual circumstances. This generally permits the Trading Advisor to enter and exit markets, leverage and deleverage in accordance with its strategy. From its commencement of operations on October 1, 2007 through June 30, 2013, the Master Fund experienced no meaningful periods of illiquidity in any of the markets in which it traded.

 

The Series processes redemptions on a monthly basis, with approximately corresponding redemptions out of the Master Fund. The B-0 Sub-Series incurred aggregate redemptions of $4,845,276 (4,427 Units) for the six months ended June 30, 2013; the B-2 Sub-Series incurred aggregate redemptions of $2,196,741 (2,129 Units) for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The Series processes redemptions on a monthly basis, with approximately corresponding redemptions out of the Master Fund. The B-0 Sub-Series incurred aggregate redemptions of $4,845,276 (4,427 Units) and $878,189 (798.02 Units) for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively; the B-2 Sub-Series incurred aggregate redemptions of $2,196,741 (2,129 Units) and 1,732,997 (1,639.98 Units) and for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Capital Resources

 

The Series’ Units may be offered for sale as of the beginning, and may be redeemed as of the end, of each month.

 

The amount of capital raised for the Series is not expected to have a significant impact on its operations, as the Series has no significant capital expenditures or working capital requirements other than for investment in the Master Fund and Member redemptions. The amount of capital invested in the Master Fund is not expected to have a significant impact on the Master Fund’s operations, as the Master Fund has no significant capital expenditures or working capital requirements other than for monies to pay trading losses, trading costs and expenses. Within broad ranges of capitalization, the Master Fund’s trading positions should increase or decrease in approximate proportion to the size of the Series’ investment in the Master Fund.

 

The Series raises additional capital only through the sale of Units and capital is increased through the Series’ pro rata share of the Master Fund’s trading profits (if any). The Series does not maintain any sources of financing. The Master Fund does not maintain any sources of financing other than that made available by the Clearing Brokers to fund foreign currency settlements for those instruments transacted and settled in foreign currencies.

 

The Master Fund may trade a variety of futures-related instruments, including (but not limited to) instruments related to bonds, currencies, interest rates, equities, equity indices, debt securities and selected physical commodities and derivatives. Risk arises from changes in the value of these contracts (market risk) and the potential inability of counterparties or brokers to perform under the terms of their contracts (credit risk). Market risk is generally to be measured by the face amount of the futures positions acquired and the volatility of the markets traded. The credit risk from counterparty non-performance associated with these instruments is the net unrealized gain, if any, on these positions plus the value of the margin or collateral held by the counterparty. The risks associated with exchange-traded contracts are generally perceived to be less than those associated with over-the-counter transactions (“OTC”), because exchanges typically (but not universally) provide clearinghouse arrangements in which the collective credit (in some cases limited in amount, in some cases not) of the members of the exchange is pledged to support the financial integrity of the exchange. In over-the-counter transactions, on the other hand, traders must rely solely on the credit of their respective individual counterparties. Margins that may be subject to loss in the event of a default are generally required in exchange trading, and counterparties may require margin or collateral in the OTC markets.

 

The Master Fund’s Trading Advisor attempts to control risk in all aspects of the investment process, although there can be no assurance that it will, in fact, succeed in doing so. The Master Fund is designed to take market risk on a systematic basis across a broad portfolio of liquid markets and to monitor and minimize exposure to all other risks, such as credit and liquidity risks. The trading systems used include various proprietary systems that are designed to control the risk taken at the individual position level as well as at the overall portfolio level. The Trading Advisor monitors and controls market risk within limits at both sector and portfolio levels.

 

The financial instruments traded by the Master Fund contain varying degrees of off-balance risk whereby changes in the market values of the futures and forward contracts or the Master Fund’s satisfaction of the obligations may exceed the amount recognized in the Statement of Financial Condition of the Master Fund.

 

Due to the nature of the Series’ business, substantially all its assets are represented by cash, while the Master Fund maintains its market exposure through open futures and forward contract positions.

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The Master Fund’s futures contracts are settled by offset and are generally cleared by the exchange clearinghouse function. Open futures positions are marked to market each trading day and the Master Fund’s trading accounts are debited or credited accordingly. The Master Fund’s spot and currency forward transactions conducted in the interbank market are settled by netting offsetting positions or payment obligations and by cash payments.

 

The value of the Master Fund’s cash and financial instruments is not materially affected by inflation. Changes in interest rates, which are often associated with inflation, could cause the value of certain of the debt securities to decline, but only to a limited extent. More importantly, changes in interest rates could cause periods of strong up or down market price trends, during which the Master Fund’s profit potential generally increases. However, inflation can also give rise to markets which have numerous short price trends followed by rapid reversals, in which the Master Fund is likely to suffer losses.

 

Results of Operations

 

General

 

The Trading Advisor manages the assets of the Series pursuant to its Diversified Managed Account Program (the “Program”). The Program employs a computer-based system to engage in the speculative trading of approximately 120 instruments including international futures, options and forwards, government securities such as bonds, as well as certain OTC instruments, which may include foreign exchange and interest rate forward contracts and swaps.

 

The investment objective of the Program is to achieve long-term capital appreciation through compound growth. The Trading Advisor attempts to achieve this goal by pursuing a diversified trading scheme that does not rely upon favorable conditions in any particular market, nor on market direction. The Program seeks to combine highly liquid financial instruments offering positive but low Sharpe ratios (which are designed to measure return relative to risk) and generally low correlation over the long term to other markets such as equities and fixed income. Please note, however, that there is no assurance that the Program will have a low correlation to other markets, even over the long term, and over the short term the Program may be highly correlated to other markets.

 

The Program employs what is traditionally know as a “systematic” approach to trading financial instruments. In this context, the term “systematic” implies that the vast majority of the trading decisions are executed, without discretion, either electronically or by a team responsible for the placement of orders based upon the instructions generated by the Winton Computer Trading System. A majority of the trades in the Program are executed electronically. The Program blends short-term trading with long-term trend following, using multiple time frames in addition to multiple models. As the name implies, the Program allocates for maximum diversification. A sophisticated system of risk management is evident in all aspects of the Program.

 

The Series’ account traded pursuant to the Program may experience returns that differ from other Trading Advisor accounts traded pursuant to the same Program due to, among other factors: (a) regulatory constraints on the ability of the Series to have exposure to certain contracts; (b) the Series’ selection of the Clearing Brokers, which affects access to markets; (c) the effect of intra-month adjustments to the trading level of the account; (d) the manner in which the account’s cash reserves are invested; (e) the size of the Series’ account; (f) the Series’ functional currency, the USD; and (g) the particular futures contracts traded by the Series’ account. Additionally, certain markets may not be liquid enough to be traded for the Series’ account.

 

The investment approach that underpins the Program is proprietary and highly confidential to the Trading Advisor. Accordingly, the description of the Program as contained herein is general only and is not intended to be exhaustive or absolute.

 

The Trading Advisor is a limited liability company registered in England and Wales, which is regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority. Since January 1998, the Trading Advisor has been a member of NFA and has been registered with the CFTC as a commodity trading advisor and has been registered as a commodity pool operator since December 1998. Principals of the Trading Advisor include David Winton Harding, Osman Murgian, Martin John Hunt, Anthony Daniell, Gupreet Singh Jauhal, Matthew David Beddall, Rajeev Patel, Samur (Jersey) Limited, and Amur (Jersey) Limited. On July 31, 2007, a company affiliated with Goldman Sachs International purchased a 9.99 percent shareholder interest in the Trading Advisor.

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This shareholding is currently held by Goldman Sachs Petershill Non-U.S. Master Fund, L.P., a fund managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management International. This investor is not involved in the day-to-day management of the Trading Advisor but, pursuant to a shareholders agreement, has the right to approve certain limited matters relating to Trading Advisor’s operations.

 

The B-2 Sub-Series commenced trading activities on January 1, 2010 with an initial capitalization of $107,500. As of June 30, 2013, the B-2 Sub-Series had a capitalization of $37,235,508 based on the net asset value for all other purposes. The B-0 Sub-Series had an initial capitalization of $125,000. As of June 30, 2013, the B-0 Sub-Series had a capitalization of $61,886,269 based on the net asset value for all other purposes.

 

Performance Summary

 

Quarter ended June 30, 2013

 

This performance description is a brief summary of how the Series performed during the quarter ended June 30, 2013, based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests, and is not necessarily an indication of how the Series will perform in the future. In addition, the general causes to which certain price movements are attributed may or may not in fact have caused such movements, but simply may have occurred at or about the same time. The Series’ past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2013 the B-2 and B-0 Sub-Series had year-to-date gain of 0.79% and 1.77% respectively, based on the net asset value for all other purposes (see “Notes to Financial Statements – (3) Related Party Transactions”).

 

The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.

 

April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013

 

The B-2 Subseries posted a (2.66%) loss for the month ended June 30, 2013, a loss of (2.28%) and a gain 0.79% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and an overall gain of 1.58% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a (2.51%) loss for the month ended June 30, 2013, a loss of (1.82%) and a gain 1.77% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and an overall gain of 8.14% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013 (not annualized).

 

The Series experienced a negative return in June 2013. The B2 series posted a loss of (2.66%), while the B0 series posted a loss of (2.51%). The notable positively performing sector was precious metals, while the notable underperforming sectors were global equity indices, long-term bonds, global currencies, short-term interest rates and energies.

 

June proved to be a volatile four weeks for the Series as it recovered from a deeper mid-month draw down. The bond market rout, initially triggered by Federal Reserve chairman Bernanke’s comments on the potential reduction in quantitative easing, continued and deepened in June, particularly after the Fed’s press conference on 19th June surprised investors by reinforcing the hawkish views expressed in May. Dramatic selling of bond, credit and emerging markets followed, as these assets were deemed the most vulnerable to a tightening in financial conditions. This momentum was not helped by generally positive US economic data and the resulting sell off in asset prices suggests that many market participants were rapidly unwinding their positions. This was particularly so in Japan, where the so-called “Abenomics” rally came to a definite end.

 

Not surprisingly, the portfolio’s long positions across equity and fixed income markets fell in value with the indices finishing in negative territory despite staging a slight recovery from the intra-month lows as month-end approached. Emerging markets have also been hit, particularly with losses in Turkish Lira and Russian Roubles. These losses were offset to some extent by short positions in the precious and base metal sectors; copper having fallen over 8% in June and gold now trading 25% below where it opened 2013.

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The B-2 Sub-Series posted a (2.21%) loss for the month ended May 31, 2013, a 3.54% gain for the year to date as of May 31, 2013 and an overall gain of 4.35% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to May 31, 2013 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a (2.07%) loss for the month ended May 31, 2013, a 4.39% gain for the year to date as of May 31, 2013 and an overall gain of 10.92% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to May 31, 2013 (not annualized).

 

The Series experienced a negative return in May 2013. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a (2.21%) loss, while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a loss of (2.07%). The notable positively performing sectors were equity indices, precious metals, and agricultural products, while the notable underperforming sectors were long-term bonds, short-term interest rates, and currencies.

 

Financial markets spent much of May interpreting and reacting to the actions and communications of central banks. The ECB cut interest rates and discussed additional measures to aid liquidity including loan purchases, revival of the ABS market and negative deposit rates. This coupled with further easing elsewhere and some better than expected employment data from the USA helped US and European equity markets maintain recent momentum and post gains for the Series’ long index positions. In Japan, however, there was a volatile reversal to the year’s rally, with the result that the NIKKEI closed the month lower.

 

Minutes from the latest Federal Reserve FOMC meeting and Chairman Bernanke’s testimony to Congress reinvigorated some market participants’ perception that a tapering of monetary stimulus in the US would materialize sooner than expected. Yields pushed higher as fixed income positions unwound, reducing the value of the Series’ long holdings in Europe and the US. Emerging market currencies weakened as the differential between core and peripheral yields narrowed, negatively impacting the portfolio’s long holding of Turkish Lira and Chilean Peso in particular. Precious metals also extended recent losses, benefitting the portfolio’s short gold position in that sector.

 

The B-2 Sub-Series posted a 2.66% gain for the month ended April 30, 2013, a 5.88% gain for the year to date as of April 30, 2013 and an overall gain of 6.71% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to April 30, 2013 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a 2.84% gain for the month ended April 30, 2013, a 6.59% gain for the year to date as of April 30, 2013 and an overall gain of 13.26% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to April 30, 2013 (not annualized).

 

The Series experienced a positive return in April 2013. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a 2.66% gain, while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a gain of 2.84%. The notable positively performing sectors were equity indices, precious metals, currencies, bonds, and interest rates, while the only notable underperforming sector was agricultural grains.

 

Financial markets extended their rally through April, with the global search for yield overshadowing a few potential stumbling blocks surrounding European politics. The combination of central bank balance sheet expansion and a generally bullish earnings season helped deliver positive performance in long equity and fixed income positions.

 

Some momentum was lost mid-month after the release of unexpectedly soft Chinese economic data which caused some concern among market participants for the prospects of a broader economic recovery. Metal prices sold off and have struggled to recover, increasing the value of the portfolio’s short holdings in gold, copper and to a lesser extent, silver.

 

Japanese markets provided the biggest outperformances after the Bank of Japan provided further reassurance to investors of their intention to meet aggressive inflation targets and escaped any criticism from the G20 regarding currency devaluation. Recent trends in the Nikkei and yen accelerated, delivering large gains for the portfolio’s respective long and short positions.

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Quarter ended March 31, 2013

 

This performance description is a brief summary of how the Series performed during the quarter ended March 31, 2013, based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests, and is not necessarily an indication of how the Series will perform in the future. In addition, the general causes to which certain price movements are attributed may or may not in fact have caused such movements, but simply may have occurred at or about the same time. The Series’ past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2013 the B-2 and B-0 Sub-Series had year-to-date returns of 3.14% and 3.65% respectively, based on the net asset value for all other purposes (see “Notes to Financial Statements – (3) Related Party Transactions”).

 

January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013

 

The B-2 Subseries posted a 1.80% gain for the month ended March 31, 2013, a gain of 3.14% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and an overall gain of 3.94% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2013 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a 1.96% gain for the month ended March 31, 2013, a gain of 3.65% for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and an overall gain of 10.13% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2013 (not annualized).

 

The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.

 

The Series experienced a positive return in March 2013. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a gain of 1.80%, while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a gain of 1.96%. The notable positively performing sectors were Stock Indices, Interest Rates, Currencies and Energy, while there were no notable underperforming sectors. US equity markets resumed their rally despite the sequestration-driven US budget cuts coming into effect at the beginning of March. US stock indices rallied to near and actual all-time highs generating strong returns for the Series. Uncertainty surrounding financial stability in Cyprus dominated the latter part of the month with concerns that raiding the savings of individuals might set a precedent and lead to capital controls within the monetary union. These events saw European stock indices fall in the second half of the month, additionally hurting the value of some of the portfolio’s long emerging market currency holdings and a short gold position. Elsewhere, governor Kuroda used his first press conference as leader of the Bank of Japan to reiterate his strong desire to end deflation and set a target of achieving 2% inflation within two years. This contributed further gains to the Series’ yen and Nikkei positions. Extended cold weather in the US eroded natural gas storage levels, pushing prices significantly higher and helping the energy sector make gains in the portfolio this month.

 

The B-2 Sub-Series posted a (0.70%) loss for the month ended February 28, 2013, a 1.32% gain for the year to date as of February 28, 2013 and an overall gain of 2.12% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to February 28, 2013 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a (0.53%) loss for the month ended February 28, 2013, a 1.66% gain for the year to date as of February 28, 2013 and an overall gain of 8.02% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to February 28, 2013 (not annualized).

 

The Series experienced a negative February 2013 return. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a loss of (0.70%), while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a loss of (0.53%). The only notable positively performing sectors were Bonds and Interest Rates, while Equity Indices and Currencies far underperformed any portfolio gains. February was a turbulent month for asset prices with plenty of events to negotiate. These included a UK downgrade, the Bank of Japan searching for a new governor and the US FOMC again discussing how they will unwind their quantitative easing. On top of this Italy witnessed an inconclusive election. These events interrupted the January stock market rally which coupled with strong upward moves in the US dollar left the value of the portfolio’s equity and currency positions down on the month. This negative performance was only partially offset by corresponding higher moves in bond and fixed income prices. More rain and snow in the US, most notably over the plains, has dampened concerns of worsening drought conditions. This weather, coupled with improving grain stock projections has been seen as the catalyst behind crop prices falling, benefitting the portfolio’s short wheat and corn positions. Precious metals also came under some pressure. Position liquidation and interrupted demand through the Chinese New Year were cited as the reasons for a continuation of recent market falls with the result that the portfolio’s silver holding incurred losses.

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The B-2 Sub-Series posted a 2.03% gain for the month of January 2013 and an overall gain of 2.83% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2013 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a 2.20% gain for the month of January 2013 and an overall gain of 8.60% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2013 (not annualized).

 

The Series experienced a positive return in January 2013. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a gain of 2.03%, while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a gain of 2.20%. The best performing sectors were global Equity Indices and Currencies, while the poorest performing sectors were long-term Bonds and short-term Rates. There were negligible gains and losses in Agricultural Grains and Livestock, Energies and Base and Precious Metals. The US avoidance of the fiscal cliff in the last moments of 2012 led to persistent market rallies in global stock indices, including those in the US, Japan and Europe. The Series was positioned long and benefited accordingly. Indications of early repayments of European Central Bank loans were greater than anticipated and from a more diverse set of institutions, including those from less well capitalized countries. In Asia, the first major policy initiative from the new Japanese government made good their promise to promote growth and end deflation, initiating a new 10.3 trillion yen stimulus package. These developments helped the short yen and long euro positions in the Series’ currency portfolio achieve large gains. A further consequence of the sustained positive sentiment has been increased focus on if, and when, monetary policy will slow and liquidity removal will start. This attention has pushed interest rates higher and reduced the value of the portfolio’s fixed income positions, particularly in Europe. Finally, energy prices also increased through the month, with a negative impact on the portfolio’s short oil and natural gas positions.

 

Quarter ended June 30, 2012

 

This performance description is a brief summary of how the Series performed during the quarter ended June 30, 2012, based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests, and is not necessarily an indication of how the Series will perform in the future. In addition, the general causes to which certain price movements are attributed may or may not in fact have caused such movements, but simply may have occurred at or about the same time. The Series’ past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2012 the B-2 and B-0 Sub-Series had year-to-date losses of (6.17%) and (5.22%), respectively, based on the net asset value for all other purposes (see “Notes to Financial Statements – (3) Related Party Transactions”).

 

The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.

 

April 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012

 

The B-2 Subseries posted a (3.71%) loss for the month ended June 30, 2012, a loss of (4.43%) and (6.17%) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and an overall gain of 2.03% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a (3.55%) loss for the month ended June 30, 2012, a loss of (3.94%) and (5.22%) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and an overall gain of 6.47% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012 (not annualized).

 

The Series experienced a negative return in June 2012. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a (3.71%) loss, while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a loss of (3.55%). Most significant market moves were reactions to news concerning the Euro Crisis. June saw an agreement to bail out indebted Spanish Banks, a narrow victory in the Greek elections for pro-austerity parties and Cyprus joining the list of countries that have asked the European Union for a bailout. As the month drew to a close, European leaders agreed that the European Financial Stability Fund could give assistance directly to Spanish banks, rather having to go via the Spanish Government’s balance sheet. The market voiced an initial response to the decision on Spanish Bank debt on the final day of the month in the form of strong gains for the Euro and world stock indices. As a result, the Fund experienced a loss, mainly from bonds, currencies and stock indices, smaller losses in metals and energy, and negligible profits made in agricultural commodities.

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The B-2 Sub-Series posted a (0.46%) loss for the month ended May 31, 2012, a (2.55%) loss for the year to date as of May 31, 2012 and an overall gain of 5.96% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to May 31, 2012 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a (0.30%) loss for the month ended May 31, 2012, a (1.73%) loss for the year to date as of May 31, 2012 and an overall gain of 10.38% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to May 31, 2012 (not annualized).

 

The Series experienced a negative return in May 2012. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a (0.46%) loss, while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a loss of (0.30%). May saw falls in global stock markets and a continuation of April’s rally in German and US government bonds. The elections in Greece failed to produce a government, leading to anxieties about its future in the European single currency. These concerns had a direct impact on the value of the Euro, which fell 6% against the US dollar. Such anxieties, coupled with more general concerns about economic growth, provided the backdrop for a $15 fall in the price of a barrel of crude oil. The gains were mainly focused in government bonds, with a position in the Euro also making a meaningful contribution. Losses were focused in energies and stock indices, with the market moves in both sectors resulting in substantial reductions in positions.

 

The B-2 Sub-Series posted a (0.28%) loss for the month ended April 30, 2012, a (2.10%) loss for the year to date as of April 30, 2012 and an overall gain of 6.45% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to April 30, 2012 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a (0.11%) loss for the month ended April 30, 2012, a (1.44%) loss for the year to date as of April 30, 2012 and an overall gain of 10.71% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to April 30, 2012 (not annualized).

 

The Series experienced a negative return in April 2012. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a (0.28%) loss, while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a loss of (0.11%). The U.S. equity market rally reversed in April, with European markets leading the way. The global risk-off trade drove yields lower in Government Bonds, offsetting losses in equity indices. The Series ended the month down, with gains in bonds offsetting losses in equity indices. The Series’ other losing positions were in currencies, energies and metals. The Series had achieved some positive contribution from its crops, livestock and interest rates positions, but like its bonds positions, these gains were not enough to offset the Series’ losses.

 

Quarter ended March 31, 2012

 

This performance description is a brief summary of how the Series performed during the quarter ended March 31, 2012, based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests, and is not necessarily an indication of how the Series will perform in the future. In addition, the general causes to which certain price movements are attributed may or may not in fact have caused such movements, but simply may have occurred at or about the same time. The Series’ past results are not necessarily indicative of future results.

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2012 the B-2 and B-0 Sub-Series had year-to-date returns of (1.82%) and (1.33%), respectively, based on the net asset value for all other purposes (see “Notes to Financial Statements – (3) Related Party Transactions”).

 

January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012

 

The B-2 Subseries posted a (1.02%) loss for the month ended March 31, 2012, a loss of (1.82%) for the six months ended March 31, 2012 and an overall gain of 6.75% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2012 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a (0.85%) loss for the month ended March 31, 2012, a loss of (1.33%) for the six months ended March 31, 2012 and an overall gain of 10.84% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2012 (not annualized).

 

The following discussion is based on the underlying performance of the Master Fund in which the Series invests.

 

The Series experienced a negative return in March 2012. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a loss of (1.02%), while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a loss of (0.85%). The U.S. equity market rally continued into March, while European markets lagged. Encouraging macroeconomic data drove yields higher in Government Bonds, with U.S. 10 year notes reaching levels not seen since October of 2011. The Series ended the month down, with gains in equity indices

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offsetting larger losses in bonds. The Series’ other losing positions were in currencies, precious metals and interest rates. The Series had achieved some positive contribution from its crops and base metal positions, but like its equity indices positions, these gains were not enough to offset the Series’ losses.

 

The B-2 Sub-Series posted a (1.12%) loss for the month ended February 29, 2012, a (0.82%) loss for the year to date as of February 29, 2012 and an overall gain of 7.85% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to February 29, 2012 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a (0.95%) loss for the month ended February 29, 2012, a (0.49%) loss for the year to date as of February 29, 2012 and an overall gain of 11.79% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to February 29, 2012 (not annualized).

 

The Series experienced a negative return in February 2012. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a loss of (1.12%), while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a loss of (0.95%). The equity market rally continued into February, sending the S&P 500 Index to the highs of the previous year. Europe featured heavily in the news, with a 130 billion Euro “bailout” of Greece agreed to, and speculation the EU would extend its embargo on oil imports from Iran. The Greek “bailout” spurred the Euro higher against the US Dollar, and crude oil spiked about $10 a barrel higher over the course of the month. The Series benefited from its long equity indices and energies exposures, but the gains experienced in these positions were not great enough to offset the losses experienced in the Series short Euro, long Yen and bonds and crops exposures.

 

The B-2 Sub-Series posted a 0.31% gain for the month of January 2012 and an overall gain of 9.07% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2012 (not annualized). The B-0 Sub-Series posted a 0.46% gain for the month of January 2012 and an overall gain of 12.85% for the Series from the inception of trading on January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2012 (not annualized).

 

The Series experienced a positive return in January 2012. The B-2 Sub-Series posted a gain of 0.31%, while the B-0 Sub-Series posted a gain of 0.46%. The year began with a rally in global stock markets, as concerns over Europe seemed to abate somewhat. Accordingly, the Euro reversed its two month downward trend, while government bonds rallied into the end of the month. The Series experienced gains in stock indices, short term rates, bonds and precious metals positions. Interest rates and precious metals were the largest contributors to performance, with equity indices and bonds closely following. The Series gains were offset by losses in base metals, currencies and crops positions.

 

Variables Affecting Performance

 

The principal variables that determine the net performance of the Series are gross profitability from the Series’ trading activity through its investment in the Master Fund and interest income.

 

The Series’ assets that are invested in the Master Fund are maintained at the Clearing Brokers, held in cash at the Master Fund’s commercial bank. On assets held on deposit as margin with each Clearing Broker, the relevant Clearing Broker will credit the Master Fund with interest as of the end of each month currently at a rate equal to a certain percentage of the U.S. Treasury bill rates with the remaining portion retained by the relevant Clearing Broker. In the case of non-USD instruments, the Clearing Brokers lend to all required non-USD currencies at a local short-term interest rate plus a spread.

 

The Series’ management fee, sponsor’s fee and service provider fees are a constant percentage of the Series’ net asset value for all other purposes. Brokerage commissions, which are not based on a percentage of the Series’ net assets, are based on the volume of trades executed and cleared on behalf of the Series.

 

Brokerage commissions are based on the actual number of contracts traded. The performance fees payable to the Trading Advisor are based on the new net trading profits, if any, generated by the Master Fund and allocated to the Series, excluding interest income and after reduction for brokerage commissions and certain other fees and expenses.

 

Most of the instruments traded on behalf of the Series are highly liquid and can generally be closed out immediately by the Master Fund, so that unrealized profits can generally be realized quickly if the relevant positions are closed out.

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Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Series has no applicable off-balance sheet arrangements or tabular disclosure of contractual obligations of the type described in Items 303(a)(4) and 303(a)(5) of Regulation S-K.

 

Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Not applicable; the Series is a smaller reporting company.

 

Item 4: Controls and Procedures

 

The Sponsor, with the participation of the Sponsor’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) with respect to the Platform and the Series as of the end of the fiscal quarter for which this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is being filed, and, based on their evaluation, have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. No change in internal control over financial reporting (in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Platform’s or the Series’ internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1: Legal Proceedings

 

The Sponsor is not aware of any pending legal proceedings to which either the Series is a party or to which any of its assets are subject.

 

Item 1A: Risk Factors

 

Not Required.

 

Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

(a) Not applicable; previously filed on Forms 8-K
   
(b) Not applicable.
   
(c) Pursuant to the Platform’s Limited Liability Company Agreement and the Series’ Separate Series Agreement, Members may redeem their Units at the end of each calendar month at the then current month-end net asset value per Unit for all other purposes (i.e. including the amortization of estimated organizational and initial offering costs). The redemption of Units has no impact on the value of Units that remain outstanding, and Units are not reissued once redeemed. The following tables summarize the redemptions by Members during the first quarter of 2013:
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Consolidated

 

Month   Units Redeemed   Redemption Date Net Asset Value per Unit for
All Other Purposes
 
             
 April 30, 2013    798.55    1,116.551 
 May 31, 2013    1,267.93    1,098.059 
 June 30, 2013    774.27    1,064.224 
             
 Total    2,840.75      

 

B-0

 

Month   Units Redeemed   Redemption Date Net Asset Value per Unit for
All Other Purposes
 
             
 April 30, 2013    426.74    1,132.636 
 May 31, 2013    992.08    1,109.157 
 June 30, 2013    134.12    1,081.352 
             
 Total    1,552.94      

 

B-2

 

Month   Units Redeemed   Redemption Date Net Asset Value per Unit for
All Other Purposes
 
             
 April 30, 2013    371.81    1,067.107 
 May 31, 2013    275.85    1,043.503 
 June 30, 2013    640.15    1,015.777 
             
 Total    1,287.81      

 

Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

(a) None.
(b) None.

 

Item 4: (Removed and Reserved)

 

Item 5: Other Information

 

(a) None.
(b) Not applicable.

 

Item 6: Exhibits

 

The following exhibits are included herewith.

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Exhibit Number   Description of Document
     
1.1*   Selling Agreement.
3.1*   Certificate of Formation of AlphaMetrix Managed Futures III LLC.
4.1*   Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of AlphaMetrix Managed Futures III LLC.
4.2*   Separate Series Agreement for the Series.
10.1*   Trading Management Agreement.
10.2*   Assignment of Trading Management Agreement
10.3*   Amendment of Trading Management Agreement
10.4   Administrative Services Agreement
21.1*   List of Subsidiaries.
31.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
31.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
32.1   Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2   Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99.1   Financial Statements of AlphaMetrix WC Diversified – MT0041 (Master Fund) (unaudited) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012.
**101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
**101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
**101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
**101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
**101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
**101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

 

* Incorporated by reference to the Series’ Form 10 filed on December 31, 2009.

** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on behalf of AlphaMetrix Managed Futures III LLC on behalf of itself and its series, AlphaMetrix WC Diversified Series, by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: August 14, 2013

 

ALPHAMETRIX MANAGED FUTURES III LLC

 

By: AlphaMetrix, LLC.

Sponsor

 

By: /s/ Aleks Kins  
Name: Aleks Kins  
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer  
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