424B3 1 d424b3.htm ACCOUNT STATEMENT FOR THE MONTH ENDED APRIL 30, 2011 Account Statement for the month ended April 30, 2011

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)

File No. 333-153862

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Account Statement

(Prepared from books without audit)

For the month ended April 30, 2011

STATEMENT OF INCOME

 

Trading Income (Loss)

   Month to Date Total      Year to Date Total  

Realized Trading Income (Loss)

   $ 20,395,060       $ 41,254,125   

Change In Unrealized Income (Loss)

     25,708,770         15,008,409   

Brokerage Commission

     -198,491         -817,104   

Exchange, Clearing Fee and NFA Charges

     -123,753         -557,443   

Other Trading Costs

     -948,819         -3,271,619   

Change in Accrued Commission

     67,091         12,623   
                 

Net Trading Income (Loss)

     44,899,858         51,628,991   
                 

Other Income

   Month to Date Total      Year to Date Total  

Interest, U.S. Obligations

   $ 308,118       $ 977,571   

Interest, Other

     69,322         338,987   

U.S. Government Securities Gain (Loss)

     0         0   

Dividend Income

     13,214         47,176   
                 

Total Income (Loss)

     45,290,512         52,992,725   
                 

Expenses

   Month to Date Total      Year to Date Total  

Management Fee

   $ 0       $ 0   

Incentive Fee

     7,925,317         9,581,163   

Operating Expenses

     200,662         772,258   

Organization and Offering Expenses

     229,692         883,156   

Brokerage Expenses

     4,760,312         18,419,914   

Dividend Expenses

     27,447         67,510   
                 

Total Expenses

     13,143,430         29,724,001   
                 

Net Income (Loss)

   $ 32,147,082       $ 23,268,724   
                 

Statement of Changes in Net Asset Value

   Month to Date Total      Year to Date Total  

Beginning Balance

   $ 897,386,160       $ 891,912,771   

Additions

     19,580,163         56,699,173   

Net Income (Loss)

     32,147,082         23,268,724   

Redemptions

     -9,981,424         -32,748,687   
                 

Balance at APRIL 30, 2011

   $ 939,131,981       $ 939,131,981   
                 

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY BY CLASS

 

Class

   Net Asset Value per Unit      Units      Net Asset Value      ROR –
Month to Date
    ROR –
Year to Date
 

A

   $ 1,532.719         42,281.38614       $ 64,805,481         3.79     2.96

B

   $ 1,305.669         480,103.93654       $ 626,857,035         3.74     2.74

Legacy 1

   $ 1,061.783         6,637.37563       $ 7,047,455         3.84     3.60

Legacy 2

   $ 1,054.866         10,110.72420       $ 10,665,459         3.77     3.44

Global 1

   $ 1,006.686         13,183.57467       $ 13,271,719         2.92     2.27

Global 2

   $ 999.388         22,532.68258       $ 22,518,882         2.91     2.19

Global 3

   $ 960.448         201,953.72351       $ 193,965,951         2.75     1.53

To the best of my knowledge and belief the information contained herein is accurate and complete.

 

  

/s/ David Kavanagh

David Kavanagh, President

For Dearborn Capital Management, LLC

General Partner of Grant Park Futures Fund, Limited Partnership

  


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Grant Park Fund April 2011 Update

May 20, 2011

Supplement dated May 20, 2011 to Prospectus dated April 29, 2010

 

Class

   April ROR     YTD ROR     Net Asset Value      Net Asset Value per Unit  

A

     3.8     3.0   $ 64.8M       $ 1,532.72   

B

     3.7     2.7   $ 626.9M       $ 1,305.67   

Legacy 1

     3.8     3.6   $ 7.0M       $ 1,061.78   

Legacy 2

     3.8     3.4   $ 10.7M       $ 1,054.87   

Global 1

     2.9     2.3   $ 13.3M       $ 1,006.69   

Global 2

     2.9     2.2   $ 22.5M       $ 999.39   

Global 3

     2.8     1.5   $ 194.0M       $ 960.45   

ALL PERFORMANCE REPORTED IS NET OF FEES AND EXPENSES

Sector Commentary

Grains/Foods: Corn prices rose nearly 9% due to two factors: poor weather forecasts in major U.S. and European farming regions and increased corn demand from ethanol producers. Sugar prices fell sharply based on strong production forecasts from Thailand, the world second-largest exporter.

Metals: Precious metals markets moved steadily higher on increased buying by investors seeking to hedge against U.S. dollar weakness. Safe-haven buying caused by the economic situation in Japan and political unrest in the Middle East and Africa also played a role in driving precious metals markets higher. Copper prices declined due to forecasts for weaker industrial demand caused by the recent Japanese earthquake and potential interest rate hikes in China.

Currencies: The U.S. dollar weakened against global counterparts on concerns about economic growth in the U.S. Weak employment data and reports from Standard & Poor’s called for a prolonged U.S. economic recovery and put further pressure on the dollar. The euro and Swiss franc strengthened against the dollar as speculators believed that monetary policy shifts in the U.S. would lag those of its European counterparts.

Equities: North American and European equity markets moved predominantly higher, fueled by strong corporate earnings reports for the first quarter. Japanese equity markets finished the month slightly higher due to heavy buying by investors looking to take advantage of low share prices caused by recent downtrends. The Hong Kong Hang Seng index fell due to concerns over potential Chinese interest rate hikes which could hinder the nation’s economic growth.

Fixed Income: U.S. Treasury markets posted monthly gains as an unexpected rise in jobless claims put pressure on investor risk appetite. The current crisis events in Japan and turmoil in the Middle East and Africa combined to support increased demand in this sector.

Sincerely,

 

/s/ David Kavanagh

David Kavanagh

President

 

Enclosures

Daily fund performance and weekly commentaries are available on our website at www.grantparkfunds.com.

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS

FUTURES TRADING INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS

THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OF ANY SECURITY FOR SALE NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH AN OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH JURISDICTION OFFERING BY PROSPECTUS ONLY.