10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012 or

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

For the transition period from __________________to__________________

Commission file number: 0-26282

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

	Delaware	13-3775071
	(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Ceres Managed Futures LLC
522 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY		10036
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (855) 672-4468

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x  No o

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 x  No o

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 o	Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer x	Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes 0  No T

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P.

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

June 30, 2012

	PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011	2
	Condensed Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2012	3
	Condensed Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2011	4
	Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011	5
	Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011	6
	Notes to Financial Statements	7-23
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	24-33
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	33-41
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	41-42
	PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	43-51
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	51-69
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	70
Item 6.	Exhibits	70

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P.

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

(Unaudited)

	June 30,	December 31,
	2012	2011
ASSETS	$	$
Trading Equity:
Unrestricted cash	74,834,685	85,155,171
Restricted cash	7,907,525	9,058,228
Total cash	82,742,210	94,213,399
Net unrealized loss on open contracts (MSIP)	(41,179)	(43,288)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts (MS&Co.)	(1,128,575)	3,019,365
Total net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(1,169,754)	2,976,077
Total Trading Equity	81,572,456	97,189,476
Interest receivable (MSSB)	3,024	820
Total Assets	81,575,480	97,190,296
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
Liabilities:
Redemptions payable	1,313,562	2,812,224
Accrued brokerage fees (MS&Co.)	429,594	474,378
Accrued management fees	107,398	158,126
Total Liabilities	1,850,554	3,444,728
Partners’ Capital:
Limited Partners (3,955,389.338 and 4,425,308.924 Units, respectively)	78,707,496	92,674,799
General Partner (51,130.223 and 51,130.223 Units, respectively)	1,017,430	1,070,769
Total Partners’ Capital	79,724,926	93,745,568
Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital	81,575,480	97,190,296
NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT	19.90	20.94

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2012 (Unaudited)

Futures and Forward Contracts Purchased	Net unrealized gain/(loss) on open contracts	% of Partners’ Capital
	$
Commodity	195,737	0.25
Equity	26,431	0.03
Foreign currency	(32,146)	(0.04)
Interest rate	124,338	0.16
Total Futures and Forward Contracts Purchased	314,360	0.40
Futures and Forward Contracts Sold
Commodity	(1,625,041)	(2.04)
Equity	(603,946)	(0.76)
Foreign currency	(86,153)	(0.11)
Total Futures and Forward Contracts Sold	(2,315,140)	(2.91)
Unrealized Currency Gain	831,026	1.04
Net fair value	(1,169,754)	(1.47)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

December 31, 2011

Futures and Forward Contracts Purchased	Net unrealized gain/(loss) on open contracts	% of Partners’ Capital
	$
Commodity	(256,740)	(0.27)
Equity	43,794	0.04
Foreign currency	56,385	0.06
Interest rate	1,522,523	1.62
Total Futures and Forward Contracts Purchased	1,365,962	1.45
Futures and Forward Contracts Sold
Commodity	575,422	0.61
Equity	159,533	0.17
Foreign currency	33,139	0.04
Interest rate	(6,585)	(0.01)
Total Futures and Forward Contracts Sold	761,509	0.81
Unrealized Currency Gain	848,606	0.91
Net fair value	2,976,077	3.17

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P.

STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND EXPENSES

(Unaudited)

	For the Three Months   Ended June  30,		For the Six Months  Ended June 30,
	2012	2011	2012	2011
	$	$	$	$
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest income (MSSB)	9,456	175	18,790	26,370
EXPENSES
Brokerage fees (MS&Co.)	1,314,483	1,548,792	2,719,630	3,134,194
Management fees	402,362	516,265	870,744	1,044,732
Total Expenses	1,716,845	2,065,057	3,590,374	4,178,926
NET INVESTMENT LOSS	(1,707,389)	(2,064,882)	(3,571,584)	(4,152,556)
TRADING RESULTS
Trading profit (loss):
Net realized	(89,672)	(853,901)	3,544,266	3,970,665
Net change in unrealized	(2,516,152)	(1,572,159)	(4,145,831)	(5,213,552)
Total Trading Results	(2,605,824)	(2,426,060)	(601,565)	(1,242,887)
NET LOSS	(4,313,213)	(4,490,942)	(4,173,149)	(5,395,443)
NET LOSS ALLOCATION
Limited Partners	(4,258,829)	(4,439,335)	(4,119,810)	(5,334,033)
General Partner	(54,384)	(51,607)	(53,339)	(61,410)
NET LOSS  PER UNIT *
Limited Partners	(1.06)	(0.93)	(1.04)	(1.10)
General Partner	(1.06)	(0.93)	(1.04)	(1.10)
	Units	Units	Units	Units
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER
OF UNITS OUTSTANDING	4,167,658.943	4,969,208.777	4,292,707.634	5,044,987.390

* Based on change in net asset value per Unit.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(Unaudited)

	Units of
	Partnership	Limited	General
	Interest	Partners	Partner	Total
		$	$	$
Partners’ Capital,
December 31, 2011	4,476,439.147	92,674,799	1,070,769	93,745,568
Net Loss	–	(4,119,810)	(53,339)	(4,173,149)
Redemptions	(469,919.586)	(9,847,493)	–	(9,847,493)
Partners’ Capital,
June 30, 2012	4,006,519.561	78,707,496	1,017,430	79,724,926
Partners’ Capital,
December 31, 2010	5,169,640.931	105,911,284	1,157,861	107,069,145
Net Loss	–	(5,334,033)	(61,410)	(5,395,443)
Redemptions	(291,935.607)	(6,008,853)	–	(6,008,853)
Partners’ Capital,
June 30, 2011	4,877,705.324	94,568,398	1,096,451	95,664,849

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

The unaudited financial statements contained herein include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition and results of operations of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter Aspect L.P. (the “Partnership”).  The financial statements and condensed notes herein should be read in conjunction with the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form   10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011 (the “Form 10-K”).

1.  Organization

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter Aspect L.P. is a Delaware limited partnership organized in 1993 to engage primarily in the speculative trading of futures contracts, options on futures and forward contracts, and forward contracts on physical commodities and other commodity interests, including, but not limited to, foreign currencies, financial instruments, metals, energy, and agricultural products (collectively, “Futures Interests”) (refer to Note 4, Financial Instruments).  The Partnership is one of the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter series of funds, comprised of the Partnership, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter WNT L.P., and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter Campbell L.P. (collectively, the “Charter Series”).

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

The Partnership’s general partner is Ceres Managed Futures LLC (“Ceres” or the “General Partner”).  The non-clearing commodity broker is Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“MSSB”).  The clearing commodity brokers are Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (“MS&Co.”) and Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (“MSIP”).   MS&Co. also acts as the counterparty on all trading of foreign currency forward contracts. MSIP serves as the commodity broker for trades on the London Metal Exchange (“LME”).  Ceres is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC (“MSSBH”).  MSSBH is majority-owned indirectly by Morgan Stanley and minority-owned indirectly by Citigroup Inc.  MSSB is the principal subsidiary of MSSBH.  MS&Co. and MSIP are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morgan Stanley.  Aspect Capital Limited (“Aspect” or the “Trading Advisor”) is the trading advisor to the Partnership.

Effective June 1, 2012, Aspect, has agreed to reduce the monthly management fee from 1/12 of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) to 1/12 of 1.5% (a 1.5% annual rate) of the net assets as of the first day of each month.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

2.   Financial Highlights

Financial Highlights for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

        For the Three                                                             For the Six

 Months Ended June 30,                                            Months Ended June 30,

	2012	2011	2012	2011
Per Unit operating performance:
Net asset value at the beginning of the period:	$     20.96	$     20.54	$     20.94	$     20.71
Interest Income	–    (3)	–       (3)	–    (3)	0.01
Expenses	(0.42)	(0.42)	(0.84)	(0.83)
Realized/Unrealized Loss (1)	(0.64)	(0.51) (4)	(0.20)	(0.28) (4)
Net Loss	(1.06)	(0.93)	(1.04)	(1.10)
Net asset value, June 30:	$    19.90	$    19.61	$    19.90	$    19.61
Ratios to average net assets:
Net Investment Loss  (2)	(8.1)%	(8.2)%	(8.1)%	(8.2)%
Expenses before Incentive Fees (2)	8.2 %	8.2 %	8.2 %	8.2 %
Expenses after Incentive Fees (2)	8.2 %	8.2 %	8.2 %	8.2 %
Net Loss  (2)	(20.6)%	(17.9)%	(9.5)%	(10.6)%
Total return before incentive fees	(5.1)%	(4.5)%	(5.0)%	(5.3)%
Total return after incentive fees	(5.1)%	(4.5)%	(5.0)%	(5.3)%

(1) Realized/Unrealized Loss is a balancing amount necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per Unit with the other per Unit information.

(2) Annualized (except for incentive fees if applicable).

(3) Amounts less than $0.005 per Units.

(4) These amounts have been reclassified from the prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.  Specifically, realized and unrealized income (loss) per Unit amounts were combined in the 2011 Financial Highlights presentation.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

3.  Related Party Transactions

The Partnership’s cash may be on deposit with MSSB, MS&Co., and/or MSIP in Futures Interests trading accounts to meet margin requirements as needed.  Monthly, MSSB credits the Partnership with interest income received from MS&Co. and MSIP.  Such amount is based on 100% of its average daily funds held at MS&Co. and MSIP to meet margin requirements at a rate approximately equivalent to what the commodity brokers pay or charge other similar customers on margin deposits.  In addition, MSSB credits the Partnership at each month end with interest income on 100% of the Partnership’s assets not deposited as margin at a rate equal to the monthly average of the 4-week U.S. Treasury bill discount rate during such month.  MSSB retains any interest earned in excess of the interest paid by MSSB to the Partnership.  For purposes of such interest payments, net assets do not include monies owed to the Partnership on forward contracts and other Futures Interests.  The Partnership pays a flat rate brokerage fee to MSSB which then pays or reimburses the Partnership for all fees and costs charged or incurred by MS&Co., MSIP or any other entity acting as a commodity broker for the Partnership.

4.  Financial Instruments

The Partnership trades Futures Interests.  Futures and forwards represent contracts for delayed delivery of an instrument at a specified date and price.  Futures Interests are open commitments until settlement date, at which time they are realized.  They are valued at fair value, generally on a daily basis, and the unrealized gains and losses on open contracts (the difference between contract trade price and market price) are reported in the Statements of Financial Condition as a net unrealized gain or loss on open contracts.  The resulting net change in unrealized gains and losses is reflected in the “Net change in

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

unrealized” trading profit (loss) on open contracts from one period to the next on the Statements of Income and Expenses.  The fair value of exchange-traded futures, options and forward contracts is determined by the various futures exchanges, and reflects the settlement price for each contract as of the close of business on the last business day of the reporting period.  The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is extrapolated on a forward basis from the spot prices quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) of the last business day of the reporting period from various exchanges.  The fair value of non-exchange-traded foreign currency option contracts is calculated by applying an industry standard model application for options valuation of foreign currency options, using as input the spot prices, interest rates, and option implied volatilities quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period.  Risk arises from changes in the value of these contracts and the potential inability of counterparties to perform under the terms of the contracts.  There are numerous factors which may significantly influence the fair value of these contracts, including interest rate volatility.

The fair value of exchange-traded contracts is based on the settlement price quoted by the exchange on the day with respect to which fair value is being determined.  If an exchange-traded contract could not have been liquidated on such day due to the operation of daily limits or other rules of the exchange, the settlement price will be equal to the settlement price on the first subsequent day on which the contract could be liquidated.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

The Partnership’s contracts are accounted for on a trade-date basis and marked to market on a daily basis.  The Partnership accounts for its derivative investments as described in Note 5,  Derivatives and Hedging as required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”).  A derivative is defined as a financial instrument or other contract that has all three of the following characteristics:

1)   a) One or more “underlyings” and b) one or more “notional amounts” or payment provisions or both;

2)   Requires no initial net investment or a smaller initial net investment than would be required for other types of contracts that would be expected to have a similar response relative to changes in market factors; and

3)   Terms that require or permit net settlement.

Generally, derivatives include futures, forwards, swaps or options contracts, and other financial instruments with similar characteristics such as caps, floors, and collars.

The net unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts, reported as a component of “Trading Equity” on the Statements of Financial Condition, and their longest contract maturities were as follows:

	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts			Longest Maturities
Date	Exchange-Traded	Off-Exchange-Traded	Total	Exchange-Traded	Off-Exchange-Traded
	$	$	$
Jun. 30, 2012	(1,089,206)	(80,548)	(1,169,754)	Dec. 2014	Jul. 2012
Dec. 31, 2011	2,898,002	78,075	2,976,077	Jun. 2014	Jan. 2012

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

In general, the risks associated with off-exchange-traded contracts are greater than those associated with exchange-traded contracts because of the greater risk of default by the counterparty to an off-exchange-traded contract.  The Partnership has credit risk associated with counterparty nonperformance.  As of the date of the financial statements, the credit risk associated with the instruments in which the Partnership trades is limited to the unrealized gains (losses) amounts reflected in the Partnership’s Statements of Financial Condition.  The net unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts is further disclosed gross by type of contract and corresponding fair value level in Note 6, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

The Partnership also has credit risk because MS&Co. and MSIP act as the futures commission merchants or the counterparties, with respect to most of the Partnership’s assets. Exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts are fair valued on a daily basis, with variations in value settled on a daily basis. MS&Co. and MSIP, each acting as a commodity futures broker for the Partnership’s exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts, are required, pursuant to regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), to segregate from their own assets, and for the sole benefit of their commodity customers, total cash held by them with respect to exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts, including an amount equal to the net unrealized gains (losses) on all open exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts, which funds, in the aggregate, totaled $81,653,004 and $97,111,401 at June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.  With respect to the Partnership’s off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, there are no daily settlements of variation in value, nor is there any

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

requirement that an amount equal to the net unrealized gains (losses) on such contracts be segregated.  However, the Partnership is required to meet margin requirements equal to the net unrealized loss on open forward currency contracts in the Partnership accounts with the counterparty, which is accomplished by daily maintenance of the cash balance in a custody account held at MSSB for the benefit of MS&Co. With respect to those off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, the Partnership is at risk to the ability of MS&Co., the sole counterparty on all such contracts, to perform. The Partnership has a netting agreement with MS&Co.  The primary terms are based on industry standard master agreements.  This agreement, which seeks to reduce both the Partnership’s and MS&Co.’s exposure on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, should materially decrease the Partnership’s credit risk in the event of MS&Co.’s bankruptcy or insolvency.

The General Partner monitors and attempts to control the Partnership’s risk exposure on a daily basis through financial, credit and risk management monitoring systems, and accordingly, believes that it has effective procedures for evaluating and limiting the credit and market risks to which the Partnership may be subject.  These monitoring systems generally allow the General Partner to statistically analyze actual trading results with risk adjusted performance indicators and correlation statistics.  In addition, online monitoring systems provide account analysis of futures, forwards and options positions by sector, margin requirements, gain and loss transactions and collateral positions.

The futures, forwards and options traded by the Partnership involve varying degrees of related market risk.  Market risk is often dependent upon changes in the level or volatility of interest rates, exchange

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

rates, and prices of financial instruments and commodities, factors that result in frequent changes in the fair value of the Partnership’s open positions, and consequently in its earnings, whether realized or unrealized, and cash flow.  Gains and losses on open positions of exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts are settled daily through variation margin.  Gains and losses on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts are settled upon termination of the contract.  Gains and losses on off-exchange-traded forward currency options contracts are settled on an agreed-upon settlement date.

5.  Derivatives and Hedging

The Partnership’s objective is to profit from speculative trading in Futures Interests.  Therefore, the Trading Advisor for the Partnership will take speculative positions in Futures Interests where it feels the best profit opportunities exist for its trading strategy.  As such, the average number of contracts outstanding in absolute quantities (the total of the open long and open short positions) has been presented as a part of the volume disclosure, as position direction is not an indicative factor in such volume disclosures. With regard to foreign currency forward trades, each notional quantity amount has been converted to an equivalent contract based upon an industry convention.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

The following tables summarize the valuation of the Partnership’s investments as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2012:

Futures and Forward Contracts	Long Unrealized Gain	Long Unrealized Loss	Short Unrealized Gain	Short Unrealized Loss	Net   Unrealized Gain/(Loss)	Average number of contracts outstanding for the  six months    (absolute quantity)
	$	$	$	$	$
Commodity	197,867	(2,130)	75,046	(1,700,087)	(1,429,304)	936
Equity	30,391	(3,960)	13,437	(617,383)	(577,515)	513
Foreign currency	39,059	(71,205)	231,070	(317,223)	(118,299)	977
Interest rate	747,445	(623,107)	–	–	124,338	3,299
Total	1,014,762	(700,402)	319,553	(2,634,693)	(2,000,780)
Unrealized currency gain					831,026
Total net unrealized loss on open contracts					(1,169,754)

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2011:

 

Futures and Forward Contracts	Long Unrealized Gain	Long Unrealized Loss	Short Unrealized Gain	Short Unrealized Loss	Net  Unrealized Gain	Average number of contracts outstanding for the year (absolute quantity)
	$	$	$	$	$
Commodity	85,884	(342,624)	976,621	(401,199)	318,682	673
Equity	59,202	(15,408)	183,235	(23,702)	203,327	407
Foreign currency	59,707	(3,322)	175,112	(141,973)	89,524	974
Interest rate	1,708,363	(185,840)	–	(6,585)	1,515,938	3,152
Total	1,913,156	(547,194)	1,334,968	(573,459)	2,127,471
Unrealized currency gain					848,606
Total net unrealized gain on open contracts					2,976,077

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

The following tables summarize the net trading results of the Partnership for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 included in Total Trading Results:

	For the Three Months	For the Six Months
	Ended June 30, 2012	Ended June 30, 2012
Type of Instrument	$	$
Commodity	(2,305,898)	840,000
Equity	(2,588,255)	(2,089,807)
Foreign currency	(2,364,509)	(2,484,380)
Interest rate	4,617,579	3,150,201
Unrealized currency gain (loss)	35,259	(17,579)
Total	(2,605,824)	(601,565)

Line Items on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012:

	For the Three Months	For the Six Months
	Ended June 30, 2012	Ended June 30, 2012
Trading Results	$	$
Net realized	(89,672)	3,544,266
Net change in unrealized	(2,516,152)	(4,145,831)
Total Trading Results	(2,605,824)	(601,565)

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 included in Total Trading Results:

	For the Three Months	For the Six Months
	Ended June 30, 2011	Ended June 30, 2011
Type of Instrument	$	$
Commodity	(3,754,143)	(2,870)
Equity	(1,325,746)	(2,075,397)
Foreign currency	1,561,913	2,212,552
Interest rate	1,133,766	(1,326,672)
Unrealized currency loss	(41,850)	(50,500)
Total	(2,426,060)	(1,242,887)

Line Items on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011:

	For the Three Months	For the Six Months
	Ended June 30, 2011	Ended June 30, 2011
Trading Results	$	$
Net realized	(853,901)	3,970,665
Net change in unrealized	(1,572,159)	(5,213,552)
Total Trading Results	(2,426,060)	(1,242,887)

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

6.  Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

Effective January 1, 2012, the Partnership adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-04, “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).  The amendments within this ASU change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements to eliminate unnecessary wording differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS.  However, some of the amendments clarify the FASB’s intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements and other amendments change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements.  This new guidance did not have a significant impact on the Partnership’s financial statements.

Financial instruments are carried at fair value, which is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  Assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified and disclosed in the following three levels: Level 1 - unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; Level 2 - inputs other than unadjusted quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly (including unadjusted quoted market prices for similar investments, interest rates, credit risk); and Level 3 -unobservable inputs for the asset or liability (including the Partnership’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments).

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy.  In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The Partnership’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment.

The Partnership’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized in the following tables by the type of inputs applicable to the fair value measurements.

June 30, 2012	Unadjusted Quoted Prices in Active Markets  for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	Total
	$	$	$	$
Assets
Futures	1,064,335	–	n/a	1,064,335
Forwards	–	269,980	n/a	269,980
Total Assets	1,064,335	269,980	n/a	1,334,315
Liabilities
Futures	2,984,567	–	n/a	2,984,567
Forwards	–	350,528	n/a	350,528
Total Liabilities	2,984,567	350,528	n/a	3,335,095
Unrealized currency gain				831,026
* Net fair value	(1,920,232)	(80,548)	n/a	(1,169,754)

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

December 31, 2011	Unadjusted Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)	Total
	$	$	$	$
Assets
Futures	3,027,158	–	n/a	3,027,158
Forwards	–	220,966	n/a	220,966
Total Assets	3,027,158	220,966	n/a	3,248,124
Liabilities
Futures	977,762	–	n/a	977,762
Forwards	–	142,891	n/a	142,891
Total Liabilities	977,762	142,891	n/a	1,120,653
Unrealized currency gain				848,606
* Net fair value	2,049,396	78,075	n/a	2,976,077

* This amount comprises the “Total net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts” on the Statements of Financial Condition.

During the period January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012, there were no Level 3 assets and liabilities, and there were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2.

7.  Other Pronouncements

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”, which creates a new disclosure requirement about the nature of an entity’s rights of setoff and the related arrangements associated with its financial instruments and derivative instruments. Entities are required to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. The objective of this disclosure is to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of U.S. GAAP and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of IFRS. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Partnership should also provide the disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented.  The Partnership is currently evaluating the impact that the pronouncement would have on the financial statements. 

In October 2011, the FASB issued a proposed ASU intended to improve and converge financial reporting by setting forth consistent criteria for determining whether an entity is an investment company.  Under longstanding U.S. GAAP, investment companies carry all of their investments at fair value, even if they hold a controlling interest in another company.  The primary changes being proposed by the FASB relate to which entities would be considered investment companies as well as certain disclosure and presentation requirements.  In addition to the changes to the criteria for determining whether an entity is an investment company, the FASB also proposes that an investment

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

company be required to consolidate another investment company if it holds a controlling financial interest in the entity.  The Partnership will evaluate the impact that this proposed update would have on the financial statements once the pronouncement is issued.

8.  Restricted and Unrestricted Cash

As reflected on the Partnership’s Statements of Financial Condition, restricted cash equals the cash portion of assets on deposit to meet margin requirements plus the cash required to offset unrealized losses on foreign currency forwards and options contracts and offset unrealized losses on offset LME positions. All of these amounts are maintained separately.  Cash that is not classified as restricted cash is therefore classified as unrestricted cash.

9.  Income Taxes

No provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements, as partners are individually responsible for reporting income or loss based upon their respective share of the Partnership’s revenues or expenses for income tax purposes.  The Partnership files U.S. federal and state tax returns.

The guidance issued by the FASB on income taxes clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Partnership's financial statements, and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONCLUDED)

expected to be taken.  The Partnership has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.  If applicable, the Partnership recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expenses in the Statements of Income and Expenses.  Generally, the 2008 through 2011 tax years remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and most state tax authorities.  No income tax returns are currently under examination.

10.  Subsequent Events

Management of Ceres performed its evaluation of subsequent events through the date of filing, and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring adjustment of or disclosure in the financial statements.

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

As of June 30, 2012, the percentage of assets allocated to each market sector was approximately as follows: Interest Rate 31.43%; Currency 22.62%; Equity 10.03%; and Commodity 35.92%.

Liquidity.  The Partnership deposits its assets with MSSB as non-clearing commodity broker and MS&Co. and MSIP as clearing commodity brokers in separate futures, forward and options trading accounts established for the Trading Advisor.  Such assets are used as margin to engage in trading and may be used as margin solely for the Partnership’s trading. The assets are held in either non-interest bearing bank accounts or in securities and instruments permitted by the CFTC for investment of customer segregated or secured funds.  Since the Partnership’s sole purpose is to trade in futures, forwards and options, it is expected that the Partnership will continue to own such liquid assets for margin purposes.

The Partnership’s investment in futures, forwards and options may, from time to time, be illiquid.  Most U.S. futures exchanges limit fluctuations in prices during a single day by regulations referred to as “daily price fluctuation limits” or “daily limits.”  Trades may not be executed at prices beyond the daily limit.  If the price for a particular futures or options contract has increased or decreased by an amount equal to the daily limit, positions in that futures or options contract can neither be taken nor liquidated unless traders are willing to effect trades at or within the limit. Futures prices have occasionally moved the daily limit for several consecutive days with little or no trading.  These market conditions could prevent the Partnership from promptly liquidating its futures or options contracts and result in restrictions on redemptions.

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There is no limitation on daily price moves in trading forward contracts on foreign currencies.  The markets for some world currencies have low trading volume and are illiquid, which may prevent the Partnership from trading in potentially profitable markets or prevent the Partnership from promptly liquidating unfavorable positions in such markets, subjecting it to substantial losses.  Either of these market conditions could result in restrictions on redemptions.  For the periods covered by this report, illiquidity has not materially affected the Partnership’s assets.

There are no known material trends, demands, commitments, events, or uncertainties at the present time that are reasonably likely to result in the Partnership’s liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way.

As of June 30, 2012, approximately 78.15% of the Partnership’s total investments are futures contracts which are exchange-traded while approximately 21.85% are forward contracts which are off-exchange traded.

Capital Resources.  The Partnership does not have, nor does it expect to have, any capital assets.  Redemptions, of units of limited partnership interest (“Unit(s)”) in the future will affect the amount of funds available for investments in futures, forwards and options in subsequent periods.  It is not possible to estimate the amount, and therefore the impact, of future outflows of Units.

There are no known material trends, favorable or unfavorable, that would affect, nor any expected material changes to, the Partnership’s capital resource arrangements at the present time.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations.  The Partnership does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, nor does it have contractual obligations or commercial commitments to make future payments that would affect its liquidity or capital resources.

Results of Operations

General.  The Partnership’s results depend on the Trading Advisor and the ability of the Trading Advisor’s trading program to take advantage of price movements in the futures, forward and options markets.

The Trading Advisor trades the Partnership’s assets in accordance with its Diversified Program, a proprietary, systematic trading system.  The Diversified Program is a proprietary, systematic global futures trading program.  Its goal is the generation of significant long-term capital growth independent of stock and bond market returns.  This program continuously monitors price movements in a wide range of global financial, currency and commodity markets, searching for profit opportunities over periods ranging from a few hours to several months.

The Trading Advisor has designed the Diversified Program to have broad market diversification (subject to liquidity constraints).  Aspect’s quantitative resources are sufficient to enable it to design and implement a broadly diversified portfolio with a significant allocation to numerous different markets.

The Trading Advisor’s Diversified Program trades over 100 markets in the seven major sectors:  currencies, energy, metals, stock indices, bonds, agricultural commodities and interest rates

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implementing momentum strategies.  Aspect is constantly examining new liquid and uncorrelated markets to incorporate in the program with the aim of improving its reward/risk ratio and capacity.

Aspect has no market or sector preferences, believing that allowing for liquidity effects, equal profitability can be achieved in the long-term in all markets.  The key factors in determining the asset allocation are correlation and liquidity.  Correlations are analyzed at the sector, sub-sector, economic block and market levels to design a portfolio which is highly diversified.

The following presents a summary of the Partnership’s operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, and a general discussion of its trading activities during each period.  It is important to note, however, that the Trading Advisor trades in various markets at different times and that prior activity in a particular market does not mean that such market will be actively traded by the Trading Advisor or will be profitable in the future.  Consequently, the results of operations of the Partnership are difficult to discuss other than in the context of the Trading Advisor’s trading activities on behalf of the Partnership during the period in question.  Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

The Partnership’s results of operations set forth in the financial statements on pages 2 through 23 of this report are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires the use of certain accounting policies that affect the amounts reported in these financial statements, including the following: the contracts the Partnership trades are accounted for on a trade-date basis and marked to market on a daily basis.  The difference between their original contract value and market value is recorded on the Statements of Income and Expenses as “Net change in unrealized” trading profit (loss) for open contracts, and recorded as “Net realized” trading profit (loss) when open positions are closed out.  The sum of these amounts

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constitutes the Partnership’s trading results.  The market value of a futures contract is the settlement price on the exchange on which that futures contract is traded on a particular day.  The value of a foreign currency forward contract is based on the spot rate as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) the close of the business day.  Interest income, as well as management fees, incentive fees, and brokerage fees of the Partnership are recorded on an accrual basis.

Ceres believes that, based on the nature of the operations of the Partnership, no assumptions relating to the application of critical accounting policies other than those presently used could reasonably affect reported amounts.

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012

The Partnership recorded total trading results including interest income totaling $(2,596,368) and expenses totaling $1,716,845, resulting in a net loss of $4,313,213 for the three months ended June 30, 2012.  The Partnership’s net asset value per Unit decreased from $20.96 at March 31, 2012 to $19.90 at June 30, 2012.

The most significant trading losses were incurred within the global stock index sector during April and May from long positions in U.S. and European equity index futures as prices declined amid an unexpected rise in the U.S. unemployment rate and weakening economic data from China and Europe. Additional losses were recorded during June from newly established short positions in European equity index futures as prices rose amid optimism about the containment of the European debt crisis. Within the energy markets, losses were experienced during May from long futures positions in crude oil and its related products as prices declined after stockpiles rose in the U.S.

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Within the currency sector, losses were incurred during May from long positions in the Canadian dollar, Mexican peso, and South African rand against the U.S. dollar as the value of these “commodity-linked” currencies fell in tandem with commodity prices. A portion of the Partnership’s losses during the quarter was offset by gains achieved within the global interest rate sector during April and May from long positions in European and U.S. fixed income futures as prices advanced after Standard & Poor’s cut Spain’s credit rating and Greece failed to form a unified government, adding to concern central banks and politicians are failing to contain the European debt crisis. Within the agricultural complex, gains were experienced during April from long futures positions in the soybean complex as prices rose on mounting concern that unfavorable weather in South America and Europe will curb supplies. Gains were also recorded within the metals markets during May from short positions in nickel and zinc futures as prices fell on concern that Europe’s worsening debt crisis and a slowing U.S. recovery signal weaker demand for the metals.

The Partnership recorded total trading results including interest income totaling $(582,775) and expenses totaling $3,590,374, resulting in a net loss of $4,173,149 for the six months ended June 30, 2012.  The Partnership’s net asset value per Unit decreased from $20.94  at December 31, 2011 to $19.90 at June 30, 2012.

The most significant trading losses were incurred within the currency markets during March from long positions in the Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, and South African rand as the value of these commodity-linked currencies fell against the U.S. dollar after concern over earnings in China reduced demand for higher-yielding currency assets. Additional currency losses were experienced during May from long positions in the Canadian dollar, Mexican peso, and South African rand against

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the U.S. dollar as the value of these “commodity-linked” currencies fell in tandem with commodity prices. Within the global stock index sector, losses were recorded during April and May from long positions in U.S. and European equity index futures as prices declined amid an unexpected rise in the U.S. unemployment rate and weakening economic data from China and Europe. Additional losses were incurred during June from newly established short positions in European equity index futures as prices rose amid optimism about the containment of the European debt crisis. Within the metals markets, losses were experienced during January from short positions in zinc and aluminum futures as prices advanced on speculation metals demand will be supported by economic expansion in the U.S. and an easing credit policy in China. During June, short positions in nickel and copper futures resulted in losses as prices rose at the end of the month on optimism about the containment of the European debt crisis. Losses were also incurred within the agricultural complex during June from short positions in sugar futures as prices increased on signs that rains will hamper crops in Brazil. A portion of the Partnership’s losses during the first half of the year was offset by gains achieved within the global interest rate sector during January from long positions in U.S. and European fixed income futures as prices advanced amid increased demand for the relative “safety” of government debt on mounting concern about the European sovereign debt crisis. Additional gains were recorded in these markets during April and May from long positions in European and U.S. fixed income futures as prices advanced after Standard & Poor’s cut Spain’s credit rating and Greece failed to form a unified government, adding to concern central banks and politicians are failing to contain the European debt crisis. Within the energy sector, gains were experienced during January and March from short positions in natural gas futures as prices dropped amid ample inventories and mild weather across the U.S. Additional gains were experienced during February from long futures positions in RBOB (unleaded) gasoline, Brent crude, and gas oil as prices increased on concerns over inventory levels and rising tensions in the Middle East.

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For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

The Partnership recorded total trading results including interest income totaling $(2,425,885) and expenses totaling $2,065,057, resulting in a net loss of $4,490,942 for the three months ended June 30, 2011.  The Partnership’s net asset value per Unit decreased from $20.54 at March 31, 2011 to $19.61 at June 30, 2011.

The most significant trading losses were incurred within the energy markets, primarily during May and June, from long futures positions in crude oil and its related products as prices moved lower amid concern that energy demand may weaken. Within the agricultural complex, losses were recorded primarily during May from long positions in coffee futures as prices moved lower on speculation production may increase in Brazil and Vietnam. Further losses were experienced in this sector during June from long positions in corn futures as prices declined sharply after the U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed larger-than-expected plantings. Within the global stock index markets, losses were incurred primarily during May and June from long positions in U.S., European, and Pacific Rim equity index futures as prices declined on concern the global economic recovery is faltering. Losses were also recorded within the metals markets, primarily during May, due to long positions in silver futures as prices fell sharply from a 31-year high. A portion of the Partnership’s losses during the quarter was offset by gains achieved within the currency markets, primarily during April, from long positions in the euro, Australian dollar, and Swiss franc versus the U.S. dollar as the value of these currencies rose against the U.S. dollar after better-than-expected corporate earnings reports and signs of global growth spurred demand for higher-yielding currencies. Within the global interest rate sector, gains were recorded primarily during May from long positions in U.S. fixed-income futures as prices increased following reports that showed the U.S. economy grew less than forecast and U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly rose.

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The Partnership recorded total trading results including interest income totaling $(1,216,517) and expenses totaling $4,178,926, resulting in a net loss of $5,395,443 for the six months ended June 30, 2011.  The Partnership’s net asset value per Unit decreased from $20.71 at December 31, 2010 to $19.61 at June 30, 2011.

The most significant trading losses were incurred within the global stock index markets, primarily during March, from long positions in Japanese equity index futures as prices moved sharply lower following the worst earthquake and tsunami in Japanese history. Additional losses were recorded within this sector during May and June from long positions in U.S., European, and Pacific Rim equity index futures. Within the global interest rate sector, losses were experienced primarily during January from long positions in European fixed-income futures as prices declined after European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said inflationary pressures in the euro region may increase. Additional losses were recorded in February due to short positions in U.S. and European fixed-income futures, as well as during April due to short positions in European fixed-income futures. Within the agricultural complex, losses were recorded primarily during March from long positions in corn futures as prices fell after a U.S. Department of Agriculture report revealed increasing world stockpiles and declining U.S. exports of the crop. Additional losses were incurred within this sector during May from long positions in coffee futures as prices moved lower on speculation production may increase in Brazil and Vietnam. Lastly, losses were experienced within the metals complex, primarily during January, due to long futures positions in silver and gold as prices fell amid a strengthening U.S. dollar. In May, further losses were recorded due to long positions in silver futures as prices fell sharply after previously trending to a 31-year high. A portion of the Partnership’s losses for the first half of the year was offset by gains achieved within the

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currency markets, primarily during April, from long positions in the euro, Australian dollar, and Swiss franc versus the U.S. dollar as the value of these currencies rose against the U.S. dollar after better-than-expected corporate earnings reports and signs of global growth spurred demand for higher-yielding currencies. Within the energy sector, gains were recorded primarily during February, March, and April from long futures positions in crude oil and its related products as prices rose after political tension in Egypt stoked worries that protests may spread to crude-producing parts of the Middle East. Further gains were recorded after futures prices of crude oil and its related products continued to increase as geopolitical tensions extended to Libya.

Item 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Introduction

The Partnership is a commodity pool engaged primarily in the speculative trading of futures, forwards and options.  The market-sensitive instruments held by the Partnership are acquired for speculative trading purposes only and, as a result, all or substantially all of the Partnership’s assets are at risk of trading loss.  Unlike an operating company, the risk of market-sensitive instruments is inherent to the primary business activity of the Partnership.

The futures, forwards and options on such contracts traded by the Partnership involve varying degrees of related market risk.  Market risk is often dependent upon changes in the level or volatility of interest rates, exchange rates, and prices of financial instruments and commodities, factors that result in frequent changes in the fair value of the Partnership’s open positions, and consequently in its earnings, whether realized or unrealized, and cash flow.  Gains and losses on open positions of

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exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts are settled daily through variation margin.  Gains and losses on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts and forward currency options contracts are settled upon termination of the contract.  Gains and losses on off-exchange-traded forward currency options contracts are settled upon an agreed upon settlement date.  However, the Partnership is required to meet margin requirements equal to the net unrealized loss on open forward currency contracts in the Partnership accounts with the counterparty, which is accomplished by daily maintenance of the cash balance in a custody account held at MSSB for the benefit of MS&Co.

The Partnership’s total market risk may increase or decrease as it is influenced by a wide variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the diversification among the Partnership’s open positions, the volatility present within the markets, and the liquidity of the markets.

The face value of the market sector instruments held by the Partnership is typically many times the applicable margin requirements.  Margin requirements generally range between 2% and 15% of contract face value.  Additionally, the use of leverage causes the face value of the market sector instruments held by the Partnership typically to be many times the total capitalization of the Partnership.

The Partnership’s past performance is no guarantee of its future results.  Any attempt to numerically quantify the Partnership’s market risk is limited by the uncertainty of its speculative trading.  The Partnership’s speculative trading and use of leverage may cause future losses and volatility (i.e., “risk of ruin”) that far exceed the Partnership’s experience to date as discussed under the “Partnership’s

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Value at Risk in Different Market Sectors” section and significantly exceed the Value at Risk (“VaR”) tables disclosed.

Limited partners will not be liable for losses exceeding the current net asset value of their investment.

Quantifying the Partnership’s Trading Value at Risk

The following quantitative disclosures regarding the Partnership’s market risk exposures contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor from civil liability provided for such statements by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (set forth in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).  All quantitative disclosures in this section are deemed to be forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor, except for statements of historical fact.

The Partnership accounts for open positions on the basis of fair value accounting principles.  Any loss in the market value of the Partnership’s open positions is directly reflected in the Partnership’s earnings and cash flow.

The Partnership’s risk exposure in the market sectors traded by the Trading Advisor is estimated below in terms of VaR.  Please note that the VaR model is used to numerically quantify market risk for historic reporting purposes only and is not utilized by either Ceres or the Trading Advisor in their daily risk management activities.

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VaR is a measure of the maximum amount which the Partnership could reasonably be expected to lose in a given market sector.  However, the inherent uncertainty of the Partnership’s speculative trading and the recurrence in the markets traded by the Partnership of market movements far exceeding expectations could result in actual trading or non-trading losses far beyond the indicated VaR or the Partnership’s experience to date (i.e., “risk of ruin”).  In light of the foregoing as well as the risks and uncertainties intrinsic to all future projections, the inclusion of the quantification in this section should not be considered to constitute any assurance or representation that the Partnership’s losses in any market sector will be limited to VaR or by the Partnership’s attempts to manage its market risk.

Exchange maintenance margin requirements have been used by the Partnership as the measure of its VaR.  Maintenance margin requirements are set by exchanges to equal or exceed the maximum losses reasonably expected to be incurred in the fair value of any given contract in 95% - 99% of any one-day interval.  Maintenance margin has been used rather than the more generally available initial margin, because initial margin includes a credit risk component, which is not relevant to VaR.

The Partnership’s Value at Risk in Different Market Sectors

The following tables indicate the trading VaR associated with the Partnership’s open positions by market category as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and the highest, lowest and average values during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011.  All open position trading risk exposures of the Partnership have been included in calculating the figures set forth below.  There has been no material change in the trading VaR information previously disclosed in the Form 10-K.

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As of June 30, 2012, the Partnership’s total capitalization was approximately $80 million.

June 30, 2012

Primary Market		% of Total
Risk Category	VaR	Capitalization
Currency	$2,266,294	2.84%
Interest Rate	3,147,612	3.95%
Equity	1,004,334	1.26%
Commodity	3,597,514	4.51%
Total	$10,015,754	12.56%

     Three Months Ended June 30, 2012

Market Sector	High VaR $	Low VaR $	Average VaR* $
Currency	5,589,100	1,524,754	3,713,158
Interest Rate	3,293,610	1,662,906	2,893,769
Equity	2,583,162	1,004,334	1,921,989
Commodity	4,281,857	2,749,920	3,427,794
Total

* Average of month-end VaR

As of December 31, 2011, the Partnership’s total capitalization was approximately $94 million.

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December 31, 2011

Primary Market		% of
Risk Category	VaR	Total Capitalization
Currency	$1,562,741	1.67%
Interest Rate	4,400,840	4.69%
Equity	1,341,297	1.43%
Commodity	3,260,381	3.48%
Total	$10,565,259	11.27%

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011

Market Sector	High VaR $	Low VaR $	Average VaR* $
Currency	3,649,575	672,098	1,445,024
Interest Rate	5,505,309	689,590	2,731,414
Equity	1,582,774	201,774	842,983
Commodity	3,260,381	657,901	1,977,851
*Average of month-end VaR.

Limitations on Value at Risk as an Assessment of Market Risk

VaR models permit estimation of a portfolio’s aggregate market risk exposure, incorporating a range of varied market risks, reflect risk reduction due to portfolio diversification or hedging activities, and can cover a wide range of portfolio assets. However, VaR risk measures should be viewed in light of the methodology’s limitations, which include, but may not be limited to the following:

·   past changes in market risk factors will not always result in accurate predictions of the distributions and correlations of future market movements;

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·   changes in portfolio value caused by market movements may differ from those of the VaR model;

·   VaR results reflect past market fluctuations applied to current trading positions while future risk depends on future positions;

·   VaR using a one-day time horizon does not fully capture the market risk of positions that cannot be liquidated or hedged within one day; and

·   the historical market risk factor data used for VaR estimation may provide only limited insight into losses that could be incurred under certain unusual market movements.

Non-Trading Risk

The Partnership has non-trading market risk on its foreign cash balances not needed for margin.  These balances and any market risk they may represent are immaterial.

A decline in short-term interest rates would result in a decline in the Partnership’s cash management income. This cash flow risk is not considered to be material.

Materiality, as used throughout this section, is based on an assessment of reasonably possible market movements and any associated potential losses, taking into account the leverage, optionality, and multiplier features of the Partnership’s market-sensitive instruments, in relation to the Partnership’s net assets.

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Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Primary Trading Risk Exposures

The following qualitative disclosures regarding the Partnership’s market risk exposures - except for (A) those disclosures that are statements of historical fact and (B) the descriptions of how the Partnership manages its primary market risk exposures - constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. The Partnership’s primary market risk exposures, as well as the strategies used and to be used by Ceres and the Trading Advisor for managing such exposures, are subject to numerous uncertainties, contingencies and risks, any one of which could cause the actual results of the Partnership’s risk controls to differ materially from the objectives of such strategies.  Government interventions, defaults and expropriations, illiquid markets, the emergence of dominant fundamental factors, political upheavals, changes in historical price relationships, an influx of new market participants, increased regulation, and many other factors could result in material losses, as well as in material changes to the risk exposures and the risk management strategies of the Partnership.  Investors must be prepared to lose all or substantially all of their investment in the Partnership.

Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Means of Managing Risk Exposure

The Partnership and the Trading Advisor, separately, attempt to manage the risk of the Partnership’s open positions in essentially the same manner in all market categories traded. Ceres attempts to manage market exposure by diversifying the Partnership’s assets among different market sectors through the selection of a commodity trading advisor and by daily monitoring of its performance.  In addition, the Trading Advisor establishes diversification guidelines, often set in terms of the maximum margin to be committed to positions in any one market sector or market-sensitive instrument.

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Ceres monitors and controls the risk of the Partnership’s non-trading instrument, cash. Cash is the only Partnership investment directed by Ceres, rather than the Trading Advisor.

Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of the management of Ceres, Ceres’ President (Ceres’ principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Ceres’ principal financial officer) have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of June 30, 2012.  The Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information the Partnership is required to disclose in the reports that the Partnership files or submits under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed and summarized and reported within the time period specified in the applicable rules and forms.  Based on this evaluation, the President and Chief Financial Officer of Ceres have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of the Partnership were effective at June 30, 2012.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes during the period covered by this quarterly report in the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting.

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Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

Any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide reasonable (not absolute) assurance that its objectives will be met.  Furthermore, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Unless the context otherwise requires, for purposes of this section, the terms the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” mean Morgan Stanley and its consolidated subsidiaries. In addition to the matters described in the Form 10-K and those described below, in the normal course of business, the Company has been named, from time to time, as a defendant in various legal actions, including arbitrations, class actions and other litigation, arising in connection with its activities as a global diversified financial services institution. Certain of the actual or threatened legal actions include claims for substantial compensatory and/or punitive damages or claims for indeterminate amounts of damages. In some cases, the entities that would otherwise be the primary defendants in such cases are bankrupt or in financial distress.

The Company is also involved, from time to time, in other reviews, investigations and proceedings (both formal and informal) by governmental and self-regulatory agencies regarding the Company’s business, including, among other matters, accounting and operational matters, certain of which may result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties, injunctions or other relief.

The Company contests liability and/or the amount of damages as appropriate in each pending matter. Where available information indicates that it is probable a liability had been incurred at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the Company can reasonably estimate the amount of that loss, the Company accrues the estimated loss by a charge to income.

In many proceedings, however, it is inherently difficult to determine whether any loss is probable or even possible or to estimate the amount of any loss. The Company cannot predict with certainty if,

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how or when such proceedings will be resolved or what the eventual settlement, fine, penalty or other relief, if any, may be, particularly for proceedings that are in their early stages of development or where plaintiffs seek substantial or indeterminate damages. Numerous issues may need to be resolved, including through potentially lengthy discovery and determination of important factual matters, determination of issues related to class certification and the calculation of damages, and by addressing novel or unsettled legal questions relevant to the proceedings in question, before a loss or additional loss or range of loss or additional loss can be reasonably estimated for any proceeding. Subject to the foregoing, the Company believes, based on current knowledge and after consultation with counsel, that the outcome of such proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition of the Company, although the outcome of such proceedings could be material to the Company’s operating results and cash flows for a particular period depending on, among other things, the level of the Company’s revenues or income for such period.

Over the last several years, the level of litigation and investigatory activity focused on residential mortgage and credit crisis related matters has increased materially in the financial services industry. As a result, the Company expects that it may become the subject of increased claims for damages and other relief regarding residential mortgages and related securities in the future and, while the Company has identified below certain proceedings that the Company believes to be material, individually or collectively, there can be no assurance that additional material losses will not be incurred from residential mortgage claims that have not yet been notified to the Company or are not yet determined to be material.

The following developments have occurred with respect to certain matters previously reported in the Form 10-K or concern new actions that have been filed since December 31, 2011:

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The Company

Residential Mortgage and Credit Crisis Related Matters.

Class Actions.

On March 26, 2012, defendants filed a renewed motion to dismiss the complaint in In re Morgan Stanley ERISA Litigation.

On April 24, 2012, the court presiding in In re Morgan Stanley Pass-Through Certificate Litigation denied defendants’ motion for reconsideration of its denial-in-part of defendants’ motion to dismiss the second amended complaint. On July 16, 2012, the court denied defendants’ motion to dismiss the third amended complaint.

Other Litigation.

On February 29, 2012, U.S. Bank National Association, in its capacity as Trustee (“U.S. Bank”), filed a summons with notice on behalf of Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-4SL and Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-4SL (together, the “Trust”) against the Company. The summons with notice is styled Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-4SL, et al. v. Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Inc. and is pending in New York Supreme Court, New York County. The notice asserts claims for breach of contract and alleges, among other things, that the loans in the Trust, which had an original principal balance of approximately $303 million, breached various representations and warranties. The notice seeks, among other relief, an order requiring the Company to comply with the loan breach remedy procedures in the transaction documents, unspecified damages, and interest.

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On March 5, 2012, the plaintiff in The Charles Schwab Corp. v. BNP Paribas Securities Corp., et al. filed a second amended complaint. On April 10, 2012, the Company filed a demurrer to certain causes of action in the amended complaint.

On March 12, 2012, the court presiding in Cambridge Place Investment Management Inc. v. Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. et al. denied defendants’ motion to dismiss with respect to plaintiff’s standing to bring suit. Defendants sought interlocutory appeal from that decision on April 11, 2012. On April 26, 2012, the Company and other defendants filed a second motion to dismiss the amended complaints.

On March 9, 2012, in Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston v. Ally Financial, Inc. F/K/A GMAC LLC et al., the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts denied plaintiff’s motion to remand the case to state court.

On March 20, 2012, the Company filed answers to the complaints in both cases styled Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver for Franklin Bank S.S.B v. Morgan Stanley & Company LLC F/K/A Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., denying their allegations. On June 13, 2012, the Company removed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver for Franklin Bank S.S.B v. Morgan Stanley & Company LLC F/K/A Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. On June 21, 2012, the Company moved to transfer the action to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “SDNY”). On July 12, 2012, plaintiff moved to remand the action to Texas state court.

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On April 25, 2012, The Prudential Insurance Company of America and certain affiliates filed a complaint against the Company and certain affiliates in the Superior Court of the State of New Jersey styled The Prudential Insurance Company of America, et al. v. Morgan Stanley, et al. The complaint alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in connection with the sale to plaintiffs of certain mortgage pass through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sponsored, underwritten and/or sold by the Company was approximately $1 billion. The complaint raises claims under the New Jersey Uniform Securities Law, as well as common law claims of negligent misrepresentation, fraud and tortious interference with contract and seeks, among other things, compensatory damages, punitive damages, rescission and rescissionary damages associated with plaintiffs’ purchases of such certificates.

On April 25, 2012, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and certain affiliates filed a complaint against the Company and certain affiliates in the Supreme Court of the State of New York styled Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, et al. v. Morgan Stanley, et al. The complaint alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to plaintiffs of certain mortgage pass through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sponsored, underwritten and/or sold by the Company was approximately $757 million. The complaint raises common law claims of fraud, fraudulent inducement, aiding and abetting fraud and negligent misrepresentation and seeks, among other things, rescission, compensatory and/or rescissionary damages, as well as punitive damages, associated with plaintiffs’ purchases of such certificates.

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On May 1, 2012, Asset Management Fund d/b/a AMF Funds and certain of its affiliated funds filed a summons with notice against the Company in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, styled Asset Management Fund d/b/a AMF Funds et al v. Morgan Stanley et al. The notice alleges that defendants made material misrepresentations and omissions in the sale to plaintiffs of certain mortgage pass through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sponsored, underwritten and/or sold by the Company to plaintiffs was approximately $122 million. The notice identifies causes of action against the Company for, among other things, common-law fraud, fraudulent inducement, aiding and abetting fraud, and negligent misrepresentation. The notice identifies the relief sought to include, among other things, monetary damages, punitive damages and rescission.

On May 4, 2012, the court in Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., et al. granted the Company’s motion to dismiss claims against the Company for breach of fiduciary duty and negligence, and denied the Company’s motion to dismiss claims against the Company for negligent misrepresentation. On July 2, 2012, plaintiffs filed supplemental disclosures with the Court alleging that they are seeking approximately $811 million in compensatory damages. Plaintiffs are also seeking punitive damages.

On May 4, 2012, the court in King County, Washington, et al. v. IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG, et al., granted the Company’s motion to dismiss claims against the Company for breach of fiduciary duty and negligence, and denied the Company’s motion to dismiss claims against the Company for negligent misrepresentation.

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On June 28, 2012, the court in Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago v. Bank of America Securities LLC, et al. overruled defendants’ demurrer to plaintiff’s first amended complaint, which demurrer was limited to statute of limitations and statute of repose grounds.

On May 21, 2012, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint in Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, et al. v, Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Inc., et al.

On July 13, 2012, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint in Federal Housing Finance Agency, as Conservator v. Morgan Stanley et al. On May 11, 2012, plaintiff withdrew its motion to remand in that action as well as in Federal Housing Finance Agency as Conservator v. General Electric Company et al.

Other Matters.

On April 2, 2012, the Company entered into a Consent Order (“Order”) with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve Board”) relating to the servicing of residential mortgage loans. The terms of the Order are substantially similar and, in many respects, identical to the orders entered into with the Federal Reserve Board by other large U.S. financial institutions. The Order, which is available on the Federal Reserve Board’s website, sets forth various allegations of improper conduct in servicing by Saxon, requires that the Company and its affiliates cease and desist such conduct, and requires that the Company, and its Board of Directors and affiliates, take various affirmative steps. The Order requires (i) the Company to engage an independent third-party consultant to conduct a review of certain foreclosure actions or proceedings that occurred or were pending between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010; (ii) the adoption of

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policies and procedures related to management of third parties used to outsource residential mortgage servicing, loss mitigation or foreclosure; (iii) a “validation report” from an independent third-party consultant regarding compliance with the Order for the first year; and (iv) submission of quarterly progress reports as to compliance with the Order by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Order also provides that the Company will be responsible for the payment of any civil money penalties or compensatory payments assessed by the Federal Reserve Board related to such alleged conduct, which penalties or payments have not yet been determined.

Commercial Mortgage Related Matter.

On January 25, 2011, the Company was named as a defendant in The Bank of New York Mellon Trust, National Association v. Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital, Inc., a litigation pending in the SDNY. The suit, brought by a trustee of a series of commercial mortgage pass-through certificates, alleges that the Company breached certain representations and warranties with respect to an $81 million commercial mortgage loan that was originated and transferred to the trust by the Company. The complaint seeks, among other things, to have the Company repurchase the loan and pay additional monetary damages. On June 27, 2011, the court denied the Company’s motion to dismiss, but directed the filing of an amended complaint. On July 29, 2011, the Company filed its answer to the first amended complaint. Factual discovery concluded on June 18, 2012. The court has indicated that motions for summary judgment are due to be filed by September 21, 2012.

Shareholder Derivative Matter.

On March 22, 2012, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed the dismissal of the complaint in Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America Retirement Fund, et al. v. John J. Mack et al.

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China Matter.

As disclosed in February 2009, the Company uncovered actions initiated by an employee based in China in an overseas real estate subsidiary that appeared to have violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The Company terminated the employee, reported the activity to appropriate authorities and cooperated with the investigations by the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). On April 25, 2012, the DOJ announced that the former employee had pled guilty to certain criminal charges, and the SEC announced that it had brought certain civil charges against the former employee, which have been settled. On the same day, the DOJ and SEC announced that they will not take any action against the Company in connection with this matter.

Item 1A.  RISK FACTORS

This section includes some of the principal risks that investors will face with an investment in the Partnership.

THE UNITS IN THE PARTNERSHIP ARE SPECULATIVE AND INVOLVE A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. THEY ARE SUITABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS WHO CAN AFFORD TO LOSE THEIR ENTIRE INVESTMENT.

Risks Relating to the Partnership and the Offering of Units

Single-Advisor Funds Lack the Diversity of Multi-Advisor Funds.  The Partnership is managed by a single trading advisor.  Therefore, the Partnership lacks the potential benefit of trading advisor diversification available in funds that are managed by more than one trading advisor.

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You Should Not Rely on Past Performance of the General Partner or the Trading Advisor In Deciding To Purchase Units.  The past investment performance of other entities managed by the General Partner and the Trading Advisor is not necessarily indicative of the Partnership’s future results.  No assurance can be given that the General Partner will succeed in meeting the investment objectives of the Partnership.  You may lose all or substantially all of your investment in the Partnership.

The General Partner believes that past performance of the Trading Advisor may be of interest to investors, but encourages you to look at such information as an example of the respective objectives of the General Partner  and Trading Advisor rather than as any indication that the Partnership’s objectives will, in fact, be achieved.

The Partnership Incurs Substantial Charges.  The Partnership must pay substantial charges, and must generate profits and interest income which exceed its fixed costs in order to avoid depletion of its assets.  The Partnership is required to pay brokerage commissions and monthly management fees to the Trading Advisor regardless of the performance of the Partnership.  In addition, the Partnership pays the Trading Advisor an incentive fee.  In addition, the Partnership pays the ongoing administrative and operating expenses of the Partnership as such expenses are incurred.

Incentive Fees May be Paid by the Partnership Even Though the Partnership Sustains Trading Losses.  The Partnership pays the Trading Advisor an incentive fee based upon the new trading profits it generates for the Partnership.  These new trading profits include unrealized appreciation on open positions.  Accordingly, it is possible that the Partnership will pay an incentive fee on new trading

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profits that do not become realized.  Also, the Trading Advisor will retain all incentive fees paid to it, even if it incurs a subsequent loss after payment of an incentive fee.  Due to the fact that incentive fees are paid monthly, it is possible that an incentive fee may be paid to the Trading Advisor during a year in which the assets allocated to the Trading Advisor suffer a loss for the year.  Because the Trading Advisor receives an incentive fee based on the new trading profits, the Trading Advisor may have an incentive to make investments that are riskier than would be the case in the absence of such an incentive fee being paid to the Trading Advisor based on new trading profits.

Restricted Investment Liquidity in the Units.  There is no secondary market for the Units, and you may not redeem your Units other than as of the last Business Day of each month. Your right to receive payment for a redemption of some or all of your Units is dependent upon (a) the Partnership having sufficient assets to pay its liabilities on the redemption date, and (b) the General Partner’s receipt of your Request for Redemption in the form provided by the General Partner no later than 3:00 p.m., New York City time, on the third Business Day before the end of the month.  The General Partner will not permit a transfer, sale, pledge or assignment of Units unless it is satisfied that the transfer, sale, pledge or assignment would not be in violation of Delaware law or applicable federal, state, or foreign securities laws and notwithstanding any transfer, sale, pledge or assignment, the Partnership will continue to be classified as a partnership rather than as an association taxable as a corporation under the Code.  No transfer, sale, pledge or assignment of Units will be effective or recognized by the Partnership if the transfer, sale, pledge or assignment would result in the termination of the Partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.  Any attempt to transfer, sell, pledge or assign Units in violation of the Partnership Agreement will be ineffective.

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General Partner Redemptions. The General Partner is required to maintain a capital contribution at least equal to the greater of: (a) 1% of aggregate capital contributions to the Partnership (including the General Partner’s contribution) and (b) $25,000. The General Partner may otherwise redeem any portion of its investment in the Partnership at any time without notice to the Limited Partners.  For any such redemption, the General Partner will redeem its Units at the end of the month in the same manner as any Limited Partner would follow to redeem Units.  Additionally, the General Partner has the right to redeem Units it holds in the event redemptions for Limited Partners are suspended.

The Partnership’s Structure Has Conflicts of Interest.

·   The General Partner, MSSB, MS&Co., MSIM and MSIP are affiliates.  As a result, the fees and other compensation received by these parties and other terms relating to the operation of the Partnership and the sale of Units have not been negotiated independently.

·   MS&Co. can benefit from bid/ask spreads to the extent the Trading Advisor executes a substantial portion of OTC foreign exchange trades with MS&Co. and bid/ask spreads are charged.

·   The Trading Advisor, MS&Co., MSSB, MSIP and the General Partner and their affiliates may trade futures, forwards and options for their own accounts, and thereby compete with the Partnership for positions.  Also, the other commodity pools managed by the General Partner and the Trading Advisor may compete with the Partnership for

·   futures, forwards, and options positions. These conflicts can result in less favorable prices on the Partnership’s transactions.

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No specific policies regarding conflicts of interest have been adopted by the General Partner, the Partnership, or any of their affiliates, and you will be dependent on the good faith of, and legal and fiduciary obligations imposed on the parties involved with such conflicts to resolve them equitably.

An Investment in Units May Not Diversify an Overall Portfolio.  Because futures, forwards and options have historically performed independently of traditional investments in equities and bonds, the General Partner believes that managed futures funds like the Partnership can diversify a traditional portfolio of equities and bonds.  However, the General Partner cannot assure you that the Partnership will perform with a significant degree of non- or low-correlation to your other investments in the future.  You may lose your entire investment in the Partnership.

The Partnership Is Not A Registered Investment Company.  The Partnership is not required to register, and is not registered, as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”).  Accordingly, investors will not have the protections afforded by the Investment Company Act (which, among other matters, requires investment companies to have a majority of disinterested directors and regulates the relationship between the advisor and the investment company).

The Federal Reserve Board’s Regulation of Morgan Stanley Could Affect the Activities of the Partnership.  As a financial holding company (“FHC”) under the Bank Holding Company Act, Morgan Stanley and its affiliates are subject to the comprehensive, consolidated supervision and regulation of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Federal Reserve”).  A

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significant focus of this regulatory framework is the operation of Morgan Stanley and its subsidiaries in a safe and sound manner, with sufficient capital, earnings and liquidity that Morgan Stanley may serve as a source of financial and managerial strength to Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association (the “Banks”).  These Banks must remain well capitalized and well managed if Morgan Stanley is to maintain its FHC status and continue to engage in the widest range of permissible financial activities.  In addition, the general exercise by the Federal Reserve of its regulatory, supervisory and enforcement authority with respect to Morgan Stanley and certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act” or the “Act”) could result in changes to Morgan Stanley’s business practices or the scope of its current lines of business, including certain limited divestitures.  Although such changes could have an impact on and consequences for Morgan Stanley, the General Partner and the Partnership, any limited divestiture should not directly involve the Partnership.

The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act will result in enhanced regulation by the Federal Reserve and, with respect to the Banks, may result in enhanced regulation by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”).  The Act will require that, in order to maintain FHC status, Morgan Stanley (as well as the Banks) be well capitalized and well managed, as those terms are defined by the Federal Reserve.  The Dodd-Frank Act also grants the Federal Reserve greater regulatory authority over the subsidiaries of a bank holding company.  Additionally, because it is a bank holding company with more than $50 billion in consolidated assets, Morgan Stanley is subject to enhanced supervision by and more stringent prudential standards to be established by the Federal Reserve.  The Federal Reserve is required to apply higher capital requirements to bank holding companies with more than $50 billion in consolidated assets than to other bank holding companies.

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Assets Held in Accounts at U.S. Banks May Not Be Fully Insured.  The assets of the Partnership that are deposited with Commodity Brokers or their affiliates may be placed in deposit accounts at U.S. banks.  The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insures deposits held at its member banks for up to $250,000 (including principal and accrued interest) for each insurable capacity (e.g., individual accounts, joint accounts, corporate accounts, etc.). If the FDIC were to become receiver of a U.S. bank holding deposit accounts that were established by a Commodity Broker or one of its affiliates, then it is uncertain whether the Commodity Broker, the affiliate involved, the Partnership, or the investor would be able to reclaim cash in the deposit accounts above $250,000.

Risks Relating to Futures Interests Trading and the Futures Interests Markets

Futures Interests Trading is Speculative and Volatile.  The rapid fluctuations in the market prices of futures, forwards, and options make an investment in the Partnership volatile.  Volatility is caused by, among other things, changes in supply and demand relationships; weather; agricultural, trade, fiscal, monetary and exchange control programs; domestic and foreign political and economic events and policies; and changes in interest rates.  If the Trading Advisor incorrectly predicts the direction of prices in futures, forwards, and options, large losses may occur.  The Partnership’s performance will be volatile on a monthly and an annual basis.  The Partnership could lose all or substantially all of its assets.  The single-advisor feature of the Partnership may increase the return volatility relative to the performance of multi-advisor investment funds.

The Partnership’s Futures Interests Trading is Highly Leveraged.  The Trading Advisor uses substantial leverage in trading the Partnership’s assets.  Trading futures, forwards, and options involves substantial leverage, which could result in immediate and substantial losses.  Due to the low

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margin deposits normally required in trading futures, forwards, and options (typically between 2% and 15% of the value of the contract purchased or sold), an extremely high degree of leverage is typical of a futures interests trading account.  As a result, a relatively small price movement in futures, forwards, and options may result in immediate and substantial losses to the investor.  For example, if 10% of the face value of a contract is deposited as margin for that contract, a 10% decrease in the value of the contract would cause a total loss of the margin deposit.  A decrease of more than 10% in the value of the contract would cause a loss greater than the amount of the margin deposit.

The leverage employed by the Trading Advisor in its trading can vary substantially from month to month.  This leverage, expressed as the underlying value of the Partnership’s positions compared to the average net assets of the Partnership, is anticipated to range from two times the Partnership’s net assets to ten times the Partnership’s net assets.  Under certain conditions, however, the Partnership’s leverage could exceed (or be less than) such range.

Options Trading Can be More Volatile than Futures Trading.  The Partnership may trade options on futures.  Although successful options trading requires many of the same skills as successful futures trading, the risks are different.  Successful options trading requires a trader to assess accurately near-term market volatility because that volatility is immediately reflected in the price of outstanding options.  Correct assessment of market volatility can therefore be of much greater significance in trading options than it is in many long-term futures strategies where volatility does not have as great an effect on the price of a futures contract.

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Market Illiquidity May Cause Less Favorable Trade Prices.  Although the Trading Advisor generally will purchase and sell actively-traded contracts where last trade price information and quoted prices are readily available, the price at which a sale or purchase occurs may differ from the price expected because there may be a delay between receiving a quote and executing a trade, particularly in circumstances where a market has limited trading volume and prices are often quoted for relatively limited quantities.  In addition, most U.S. futures exchanges have established “daily price fluctuation limits” which preclude the execution of trades at prices outside of the limit, and, from time to time, the CFTC or the exchanges may suspend trading in market disruption circumstances.  In these cases it is possible that the Partnership could be required to maintain a losing position that it otherwise would execute and incur significant losses or be unable to establish a position and miss a profit opportunity.

Trading on Foreign Exchanges Presents Greater Risks to the Partnership than Trading on U.S. Exchanges.  The Partnership trades on exchanges located outside the United States. Trading on U.S. exchanges is subject to CFTC regulation and oversight, including, for example, minimum capital requirements for commodity brokers, segregation of customer funds, regulation of trading practices on the exchanges, prohibitions against trading ahead of customer orders, prohibitions against filling orders off exchanges, prescribed risk disclosure statements, testing and licensing of industry sales personnel and other industry professionals, and recordkeeping requirements.  Trading on foreign exchanges is not regulated by the CFTC or any other U.S. governmental agency or instrumentality and may be subject to regulations that are different from those to which U.S. exchange trading is subject, provide less protection to investors than trading on U.S. exchanges, and may be less vigorously enforced than regulations in the U.S.

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The percentage of the Partnership’s positions which are traded on foreign exchanges can vary significantly from month to month.

Positions on foreign exchanges also are subject to the risk of, among other things, exchange controls, expropriation, excessive taxation or government disruptions. The Partnership may incur losses when determining the value of its foreign positions in U.S. dollars because of fluctuations in exchange rates.

The Unregulated Nature of the Over-The-Counter Markets Creates Counterparty Risks that Do Not Exist in Futures Trading on Exchanges.  Unlike futures contracts, OTC “spot” and forward contracts are entered into between private parties off an exchange and are not regulated by the CFTC or by any other U.S. or foreign governmental agency.  Due to the fact that such contracts are not traded on an exchange, the performance of those contracts is not guaranteed by an exchange or its clearinghouse and the Partnership is at risk with respect to the ability of the counterparty to perform on the contract, including the creditworthiness of the counterparty.  Trading in the OTC foreign exchange markets is not regulated; therefore, there are no specific standards or regulatory supervision of trade pricing and other trading activities that occur in those markets.  The Partnership trades such contracts with MS&Co. and is at risk with respect to the creditworthiness and trading practices of each of MS&Co. as the counterparty to the contracts.  The relative exposure of the Partnership to contracts that are not cleared by a registered clearing firm is approximately 21.85%.

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The Dodd-Frank Act will affect the manner in which OTC swap transactions are traded and the credit risk associated with such trading.  Depending upon actions taken by regulatory authorities, these changes may also affect the manner of trading of OTC foreign currency transactions.  Transactions that have been entered into prior to implementation of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act will remain in effect.  Accordingly, even after the new regulatory framework is fully implemented, the risks of OTC foreign exchange transactions will continue to be considerations with respect to transactions entered into prior to the implementation of the provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act.  The implementation of these provisions could adversely affect the Partnership by increasing transaction and compliance costs.

Trading Swaps Creates Distinctive Risks.  The Trading Advisor may trade in certain swaps.  Currently, swaps are not traded on exchanges and are not subject to the same type of government regulation as exchange markets.  As a result, many of the protections afforded to participants on organized exchanges and in a regulated environment are not available in connection with these transactions.  The swap markets are “principals’ markets,” in which performance with respect to a swap is the responsibility only of the counterparty to the contract, and not of any exchange or clearinghouse.  The Partnership is subject to the risk of the inability or refusal to perform with respect to swaps on the part of the counterparties, and until such time as these transactions are cleared or guaranteed by an exchange, the Partnership will be subject to the risk of counterparty default on its swaps.  In some swap transactions the counterparty may require the Partnership to deposit collateral to support the Partnership’s obligations under the swap agreement.  If the counterparty to such a swap defaults, the Partnership would lose the net amount of payments that the Partnership is contractually

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entitled to receive and could lose, in addition, any collateral deposits made with the counterparty.  There are no limitations on daily price movements in swaps.  Speculative position limits are not applicable to swaps.  Participants in the swap markets are not required to make continuous markets in the swaps they trade.

However, the regulation of swaps will be subject to substantial change under recently-enacted legislation and pending regulatory action.  These new requirements will alter the manner in which swaps will be traded.  Under the Dodd-Frank Act, many commodity swaps will be required to be cleared through clearing houses and executed on designated contract markets or swap execution facilities.  Security-based swaps will be subject to similar requirements as will apply to commodity swaps.  Additional regulatory requirements will apply to all swaps, whether subject to mandatory clearing, or not.  These include margin, collateral and capital requirements, reporting obligations for certain swaps, speculative position limits, and other regulatory requirements.  Swaps which are not offered for clearing by a clearing house will continue to be able to be traded bi-laterally.  Such bi-lateral transactions will remain subject to many of the risks discussed in the preceding paragraph.

Deregistration of the Commodity Pool Operator or Commodity Trading Advisor Could Disrupt Operations. The General Partner is a registered commodity pool operator and registered commodity trading advisor and the Trading Advisor  is a registered commodity trading advisor.  If the CFTC were to terminate, suspend, revoke or not renew the registration of the General Partner, the General Partner would withdraw as general partner of the Partnership.  The Limited Partners would then determine whether to select a replacement general partner or to dissolve the Partnership.  If the CFTC were to terminate, suspend, revoke or not renew the registration of the Trading Advisor, the General Partner

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would terminate the Trading Advisor’s advisory agreement with the Partnership.  The General Partner could reallocate the Partnership’s assets managed by the Trading Advisor to new trading advisor(s) or terminate the Partnership.  No action is currently pending or threatened against the General Partner or the Trading Advisor.

The Partnership is Subject to Speculative Position Limits. The CFTC and U.S. futures exchanges have established speculative position limits (referred to as “position limits”) on the maximum position in certain Futures Interests contracts that may be held or controlled by any one person or group.  Therefore, the Trading Advisor  may have to reduce the size of its position in one or more futures contracts in order to avoid exceeding such position limits, which could adversely affect the profitability of the Partnership.  In fall 2011, the CFTC adopted new position limits with respect to certain metal, energy, and agricultural contracts.  The CFTC or the relevant futures exchange may amend or adjust these position limits or the interpretation of how such limits are applied, which could adversely affect the profitability of the Partnership.

The Partnership has Credit Risk to the Commodity Brokers.  The Partnership has credit risk because the Commodity Brokers act as the futures commission merchants for futures transactions or the counterparties of OTC transactions, with respect to most of the Partnership’s assets.  As such, in the event that the Commodity Brokers are unable to perform, the Partnership’s assets are at risk and, in such event, investors may only recover a pro rata share of their investment in the Partnership or nothing at all.  Exchange-traded futures and futures-styled option contracts are marked to market on a daily basis, with variations in value credited or charged to the Partnership’s account on a daily basis.  The Commodity Brokers, as futures commission merchants for the Partnership’s exchange-traded

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contracts, are required, pursuant to CFTC regulations, to segregate from their own assets, and for the sole benefit of their commodity customers, all funds held by them with respect to exchange-traded futures and futures-styled options contracts, including an amount equal to the net unrealized gain on all open futures and futures-styled options contracts.  With respect to the Partnership’s OTC foreign exchange contracts with MS&Co., prior to implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act’s provisions, there are no daily settlements of variations in value, and there is no requirement to segregate funds held with respect to such contracts.  In the event of a shortfall in segregated customer funds held by the futures commission merchant, the Partnership’s assets on account with the futures commission merchant may be at risk, and in such event, the Partnership may only recover a pro rata share of the available customer funds.

Risks Relating to the Trading Advisor

Since the future performance of the Trading Advisor is unpredictable, the Trading Advisor’s past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

Reliance on the Trading Advisor to Trade Successfully.  The Trading Advisor  is responsible for making all futures, forwards, and options trading decisions on behalf of the Partnership.  The General Partner has no control over the specific trades the Trading Advisor may make, leverage used, risks and/or concentrations assumed or whether the Trading Advisor will act in accordance with the disclosure documents or descriptive materials furnished by them to the General Partner.  The General Partner can provide no assurance that the trading program employed by the Trading Advisor will be successful.  The Trading Advisor, in turn, is dependent upon the services of a limited number of persons to develop and refine their trading approaches and strategies and execute the trading

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transactions. The loss of the services of any of the Trading Advisor’s principals or key employees, or the failure of those principals or key employees to function effectively as a team, may have an adverse effect on the Trading Advisor’s ability to manage its trading activities successfully, or may cause the Trading Advisor to cease operations entirely. This, in turn, could negatively affect the Partnership’s performance.

Market Factors May Adversely Influence the Trading Program. In the past, there have been periods when market conditions have not been favorable to the Trading Advisor’s strategy and such periods may recur.  The past performance of such trading strategy is not necessarily indicative of its future profitability, and no trading program can consistently determine which commodity to trade or when to enter into the trade.  Often, the most unprofitable market conditions for the Partnership are those in which prices “whipsaw,” that is, such price moves quickly upward (or downward), then reverses, then moves upward (or downward) again, then reverses again.  In such conditions, the Trading Advisor may establish positions based on incorrectly identifying both the brief upward or downward price movements as trends, whereas in fact no trends sufficient to generate profits develop.  Any factor which may lessen the prospect of favorable conditions in the future (such as lack of major price trends or increased governmental control of, or participation in, the markets) may reduce the Trading Advisor’s ability to trade profitably in the future.

Increasing the Assets Managed by the Trading Advisor May Adversely Affect Performance.  The rates of return achieved by commodity trading advisors often diminish as the assets under their management increase.  This can occur for many reasons, including the inability of the trading advisor to execute larger position sizes at desired prices and because of the need to adjust the trading advisor’s

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trading program to avoid exceeding speculative position limits.  These are limits established by the CFTC and the exchanges on the number of speculative futures and options contracts in a commodity that one trader may own or control.  The Trading Advisor has not agreed to limit the amount of additional assets that they will manage.

You Will Not be Aware of Changes to the Trading Program.  Because of the proprietary nature of the Trading Advisor’s trading program, you generally will not be advised if adjustments are made to the Trading Advisor’s trading program in order to accommodate additional assets under management or for any other reason.

The Trading Advisor May Terminate its Advisory Agreement.  The advisory agreement with the Trading Advisor automatically renews annually unless terminated by the General Partner or the Trading Advisor.  In the event the advisory agreement is not renewed, the General Partner may not be able to enter into an arrangement with the Trading Advisor or another trading advisor on terms substantially similar to the previous advisory agreement.

Disadvantages of Replacing or Switching Trading Advisors.  The Trading Advisor is required to recoup previous trading losses before it can earn performance-based compensation.  However, the General Partner may elect to replace the Trading Advisor if it has a “loss carry-forward.”  In that case, the Partnership would lose the “free ride” of any potential recoupment of the prior losses.  In addition, the new trading advisor(s) would earn performance-based compensation on the first dollars of investment profits.  The effect of the replacement of or the reallocation of assets away from the Trading Advisor therefore could be significant.

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Partnership Performance May Be Hindered by Increased Competition for Positions.  Assets in managed futures have grown from an estimated $300 million in 1980 to over $291 billion in 2011.  This has resulted in increased trading competition.  Since futures are traded in an auction-like market, the more competition there is for some contracts, the more difficult it is for the Partnership’s trading advisor to obtain the best prices for the Partnership.  The Trading Advisor is required to use an allocation methodology that is fair to all customers.

You Will Not Have Access to the Partnership’s Positions and Must Rely on the General Partner to Monitor the Trading Advisor.  As a Limited Partner, you will not have access to the Partnership’s trade positions.  Consequently, you will not know whether the trading advisor is adhering to the Partnership’s trading policies and must rely on the ability of the General Partner to monitor trading and protect your investment.

Taxation Risks

You May Have Tax Liability Attributable To Your Interest in the Partnership Even If You Have Received No Distributions and Redeemed No Units and Even if the Partnership Generated a Loss.  If the Partnership has profit for a taxable year, the profit will be includible in your taxable income, whether or not cash or other property is actually distributed to you by the Partnership.  The General Partner presently does not intend to make any distributions from the Partnership.  Accordingly, it is anticipated that U.S. federal income taxes on your allocable share of the Partnership’s profits will exceed the amount of distributions to you, if any, for a taxable year, so that you must be prepared to fund any tax liability from redemptions of Units or other sources.  In addition, the Partnership may have capital losses from trading activities that cannot be deducted

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against the Partnership’s ordinary income (e.g., interest income, periodic net swap payments) so that you may have to pay taxes on ordinary income even if the Partnership generates a net loss.

The Partnership’s Tax Returns Could be Audited.  The IRS could audit the Partnership’s U.S. federal income tax returns.  If an audit results in an adjustment to the Partnership’s tax return, Limited Partners in the Partnership could be required to file amended returns and pay additional tax.

You Will Recognize Short-Term Capital Gain.  Profits on futures contracts traded in regulated U.S. and some foreign exchanges, foreign currency contracts traded in the interbank market, and U.S. and some foreign exchange-traded options on commodities are generally taxed as short-term capital gain to the extent of 40% of gains with respect to section 1256 contracts and at least 50% of the gain arising from a mixed straddle account and are currently taxed at a maximum marginal ordinary U.S. federal income tax rate of 35%.

The IRS Could Take the Position that Deductions for Certain Partnership Expenses Are Subject To Various Limitations.  Non-corporate taxpayers are subject to certain limitations for deductions for “investment advisory expenses” for U.S. federal income tax and alternative minimum tax purposes.  The IRS could argue that certain Partnership expenses are investment advisory expenses.  Prospective investors should discuss with their tax advisors the tax consequences of an investment in the Partnership.

Tax Laws Are Subject To Change at Any Time, Including Already Enacted Changes Scheduled to Take Effect in 2013. Tax laws and court and IRS interpretations thereof are subject to change at

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any time, possibly with retroactive effect.  For example, various tax rate reductions for non-corporate taxpayers enacted in 2001 and 2003 are scheduled to expire for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2012.  Further, the maximum ordinary income rates for non-corporate taxpayers are scheduled to increase from 35% to 39.6%, and the maximum long-term capital gains rates are scheduled to increase from 15% to 20%.  Prospective investors are urged to discuss scheduled and potential tax law changes with their tax advisors.

Non-U.S. Investors May Face Exchange Rate Risk and Local Tax Consequences.  Non-U.S. investors should note that Units are denominated in U.S. dollars and that changes in rates of exchange between currencies may cause the value of their investment to decrease or to increase.  Non-U.S. investors should consult their own tax advisors concerning the applicable U.S. and foreign tax implications of this investment.

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Item 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

Item 6. EXHIBITS

10.01 Amendment No. 6 to Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, and Aspect Capital Limited, dated as of June 1, 2012.

31.01 Certification of President of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, the General Partner of the Partnership, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.02 Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, the General Partner of the Partnership, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.01 Certification of President of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, the General Partner of the Partnership, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.02 Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, the General Partner of the Partnership, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS* XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.LAB* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Document

101.PRE* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Document

101.DEF* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Document

Notes to Exhibits List

*Submitted electronically herewith.

Pursuant to applicable securities laws and regulations, the Partnership is deemed to have complied with the reporting obligation relating to the submission of interactive data files in Exhibit 101 to this report and is not subject to liability under any anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws as long as the Partnership has made a good faith attempt to comply with the submission requirements and promptly amends the interactive data files after becoming aware that the interactive data files fails to comply with the submission requirements. Users of this data are advised that, pursuant to Rule 406T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed and otherwise are not subject to liability.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter Aspect L.P.
	(Registrant)
	By:	Ceres Managed Futures LLC
		(General Partner)
August 13, 2012	By:	/s/Damian George
		Damian George
		Chief Financial Officer

The General Partner which signed the above is the only party authorized to act for the registrant.  The registrant has no principal executive officer, principal financial officer, controller, or principal accounting officer and has no Board of Directors.

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EX-10.01

AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

This AMENDMENT NO. 4 dated as of the 1st day of June 2012 to the MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT made as of the 16th day of October, 2006, among MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P. (formerly Morgan Stanley Charter Aspect L.P.), a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”), CERES MANAGED FUTURES LLC (formerly Demeter Management Corporation), a Delaware limited liability company (the “General Partner”), and Aspect Capital Limited, a limited liability company registered in England and Wales (the “Trading Advisor”), as previously amended by an Amendment No. 1 to the Management Agreement dated as of December 20, 2006, by an Amendment No. 2 to the Management Agreement dated as of January 29, 2007, by an Amendment No. 3 to the Management Agreement dated as of October 9, 2007, by an Amendment No. 4 to the Management Agreement dated as of December 31, 2008 and by an Amendment No. 5 to the Management Agreement dated as of December 31, 2010 (together the “Management Agreement”).

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, the General Partnership, the Partnership and the Trading Advisor wish to amend the Management Agreement to reflect certain changes in fees payable to the Trading Advisor.

NOW, therefore, the parties agree as follows:

1.Section 6(a)(i) of the Management Agreement shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:

(i)   A monthly management fee, without regard to the profitability of the Trading Advisor’s trading for the Partnership’s account, equal to 1/12 of 1.50% (a 1.50% annual rate) of the portion of the Partnership’s “Net Assets” (as defined in Section 7(d)(1) of the Limited Partnership Agreement) as of the opening of business on the first day of each calendar month, commencing with the month in which the Partnership begins to receive trading advice from the Trading Advisor pursuant to this Agreement.

2.The foregoing amendment shall take effect as of the 1st day of June 2012.

3.For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing amendment shall not affect the monthly management fee paid by the Partnership to the Trading Advisor pursuant to Section 6(a)(i) of the Management Agreement as in effect prior to the effective date of this Amendment No. 6.

4.In all other respects the Management Agreement remains unchanged and of full force and effect.

5.This Amendment No. 6 may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute the same agreement.

6.Each party represents and warrants, with respect to itself only, that it has taken all action required to be taken in order to authorize and effect this Amendment No. 6. This Amendment No. 6 constitutes a legal, valid and binding and enforceable obligation of each party.

7.This Amendment No. 6 is subject to and shall be construed in accordance with the laws applicable to the Management Agreement and the jurisdiction provisions of the Management Agreement shall apply equally to this Amendment.

THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Amendment has been executed for and on behalf of the undersigned as of the day and year first above written.

CERES MANAGED FUTURES LLC

By                                                                        

Walter Davis

President

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P.

By:  Ceres Managed Futures LLC

(General Partner)

By                                                                        

Walter Davis

President

ASPECT CAPITAL LIMITED

By                                                                           

John Wareham

Chief Commercial Officer

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EX-31.01

EXHIBIT 31.01      

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Walter Davis, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter Aspect L.P.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)   Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  August 13, 2012	By:	/s/Walter Davis
		Walter Davis
		President,
		Ceres Managed Futures LLC,
		General Partner of the registrant

EX-31.01

EXHIBIT 31.02     

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Damian George, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter Aspect L.P.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this  report is being prepared;

b)   Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  August 13, 2012	By:	/s/ Damian George
		Damian George
		Chief Financial Officer,
		Ceres Managed Futures LLC,
		General Partner of the registrant

EX-32.01

EXHIBIT 32.01

CERTIFICATION OF PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter Aspect L.P. (the “Partnership”) on Form    10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Walter Davis, President of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, the General Partner of the Partnership, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1)   The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)   The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Partnership.

By:	/s/Walter Davis
Name:	Walter Davis
Title:	President of
	Ceres Managed Futures LLC,
	General Partner of the registrant
Date:	August 13, 2012

EX-32.02

EXHIBIT 32.02

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter Aspect L.P. (the “Partnership”) on Form   10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Damian George, Chief Financial Officer of Ceres Managed Futures LLC, the General Partner of the Partnership, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1)   The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)   The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Partnership.

By:	/s/  Damian George
Name:	Damian George
Title:	Chief Financial Officer of
	Ceres Managed Futures LLC
	General Partner of the registrant
Date:	August 13, 2012

XML

Derivatives and Hedging (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	$ (1,169,754)		$ (1,169,754)		$ 2,976,077
Unrealized currency gain	831,026		831,026		848,606
Effect of Trading Activities on Statements of Income [Abstract]
Unrealized currency gain	35,259	(41,850)	(17,579)	(50,500)
Total Trading Results	(2,605,824)	(2,426,060)	(601,565)	(1,242,887)
Net realized	(89,672)	(853,901)	3,544,266	3,970,665
Net change in unrealized	(2,516,152)	(1,572,159)	(4,145,831)	(5,213,552)
Commodity [Member]
Effect of Trading Activities on Statements of Income [Abstract]
Trading Results	(2,305,898)	(3,754,143)	840,000	(2,870)
Equity [Member]
Effect of Trading Activities on Statements of Income [Abstract]
Trading Results	(2,588,255)	(1,325,746)	(2,089,807)	(2,075,397)
Foreign Currency [Member]
Effect of Trading Activities on Statements of Income [Abstract]
Trading Results	(2,364,509)	1,561,913	(2,484,380)	2,212,552
Interest Rate [Member]
Effect of Trading Activities on Statements of Income [Abstract]
Trading Results	4,617,579	1,133,766	3,150,201	(1,326,672)
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(2,000,780)		(2,000,780)		2,127,471
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Commodity [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(1,429,304)		(1,429,304)		318,682
Average Number of Contracts Outstanding	936		936		673
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Equity [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(577,515)		(577,515)		203,327
Average Number of Contracts Outstanding	513		513		407
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(118,299)		(118,299)		89,524
Average Number of Contracts Outstanding	977		977		974
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Interest Rate [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	124,338		124,338		1,515,938
Average Number of Contracts Outstanding	3,299		3,299		3,152
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Unrealized gain	1,014,762		1,014,762		1,913,156
Unrealized loss	(700,402)		(700,402)		(547,194)
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | Commodity [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Unrealized gain	197,867		197,867		85,884
Unrealized loss	(2,130)		(2,130)		(342,624)
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | Equity [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Unrealized gain	30,391		30,391		59,202
Unrealized loss	(3,960)		(3,960)		(15,408)
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Unrealized gain	39,059		39,059		59,707
Unrealized loss	(71,205)		(71,205)		(3,322)
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Long [Member] | Interest Rate [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Unrealized gain	747,445		747,445		1,708,363
Unrealized loss	(623,107)		(623,107)		(185,840)
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Unrealized gain	319,553		319,553		1,334,968
Unrealized loss	(2,634,693)		(2,634,693)		(573,459)
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | Commodity [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Unrealized gain	75,046		75,046		976,621
Unrealized loss	(1,700,087)		(1,700,087)		(401,199)
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | Equity [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Unrealized gain	13,437		13,437		183,235
Unrealized loss	(617,383)		(617,383)		(23,702)
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Unrealized gain	231,070		231,070		175,112
Unrealized loss	(317,223)		(317,223)		(141,973)
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Short [Member] | Interest Rate [Member]
Futures and Forward Contracts [Abstract]
Unrealized gain	0		0		0
Unrealized loss	$ 0		$ 0		$ (6,585)

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Related Party Transactions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

3.  Related Party Transactions

The Partnership's cash may be on deposit with MSSB, MS&Co., and/or MSIP in Futures Interests trading accounts to meet margin requirements as needed.  Monthly, MSSB credits the Partnership with interest income received from MS&Co. and MSIP.  Such amount is based on 100% of its average daily funds held at MS&Co. and MSIP to meet margin requirements at a rate approximately equivalent to what the commodity brokers pay or charge other similar customers on margin deposits.  In addition, MSSB credits the Partnership at each month end with interest income on 100% of the Partnership's assets not deposited as margin at a rate equal to the monthly average of the 4-week U.S. Treasury bill discount rate during such month.  MSSB retains any interest earned in excess of the interest paid by MSSB to the Partnership.  For purposes of such interest payments, net assets do not include monies owed to the Partnership on forward contracts and other Futures Interests.  The Partnership pays a flat rate brokerage fee to MSSB which then pays or reimburses the Partnership for all fees and costs charged or incurred by MS&Co., MSIP or any other entity acting as a commodity broker for the Partnership.

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Financial Highlights

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Financial Highlights [Abstract]

Financial Highlights

2.  Financial Highlights

Financial Highlights for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	For the Three						For the Six
	Months Ended June 30,						Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Per Unit operating performance:
Net asset value at the beginning of the period:	$	20.96		$	20.54		$	20.94		$	20.71
Interest Income		-	(3)		-	(3)		-	(3)		0.01
Expenses		(0.42	)		(0.42	)		(0.84	)		(0.83	)
Realized/Unrealized Loss (1)		(0.64	)		(0.51	) (4)		(0.20	)		(0.28	) (4)
Net Loss		(1.06	)		(0.93	)		(1.04	)		(1.10	)
Net asset value, June 30:	$	19.90		$	19.61		$	19.90		$	19.61
Ratios to average net assets:
Net Investment Loss  (2)		(8.1	)%		(8.2	)%		(8.1	)%		(8.2	)%
Expenses before Incentive Fees (2)		8.2	%		8.2	%		8.2	%		8.2	%
Expenses after Incentive Fees (2)		8.2	%		8.2	%		8.2	%		8.2	%
Net Loss  (2)		(20.6	)%		(17.9	)%		(9.5	)%		(10.6	)%
Total return before incentive fees		(5.1	)%		(4.5	)%		(5.0	)%		(5.3	)%
Total return after incentive fees		(5.1	)%		(4.5	)%		(5.0	)%		(5.3	)%

(1) Realized/Unrealized Loss is a balancing amount necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per Unit with the other per Unit information.

(2) Annualized (except for incentive fees if applicable).

(3) Amounts less than $0.005 per Units.

(4) These amounts have been reclassified from the prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.  Specifically, realized and unrealized income (loss) per Unit amounts were combined in the 2011 Financial Highlights presentation.

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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Unaudited) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Trading Equity:
Unrestricted cash	$ 74,834,685	$ 85,155,171
Restricted cash	7,907,525	9,058,228
Total cash	82,742,210	94,213,399
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(1,169,754)	2,976,077
Total Trading Equity	81,572,456	97,189,476
Interest receivable (MSSB)	3,024	820
Total Assets	81,575,480	97,190,296
Liabilities:
Redemptions payable	1,313,562	2,812,224
Accrued brokerage fees (MS&Co.)	429,594	474,378
Accrued management fees	107,398	158,126
Total Liabilities	1,850,554	3,444,728
Partners' Capital:
Limited Partners (3,955,389.338 and 4,425,308.924 Units, respectively)	78,707,496	92,674,799
General Partner (51,130.223 and 51,130.223 Units, respectively)	1,017,430	1,070,769
Total Partners' Capital	79,724,926	93,745,568
Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital	81,575,480	97,190,296
NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT (in dollars per unit)	$ 19.90	$ 20.94
MS&Co. [Member]
Trading Equity:
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(1,128,575)	3,019,365
MSIP [Member]
Trading Equity:
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	$ (41,179)	$ (43,288)

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL (Unaudited) (USD $)	Limited Partners [Member]	General Partner [Member]	Total
Partner's Capital at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 105,911,284	$ 1,157,861	$ 107,069,145
Partner's Capital (in units) at Dec. 31, 2010			5,169,640.931
Increase (decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net Loss	(5,334,033)	(61,410)	(5,395,443)
Redemptions	(6,008,853)	0	(6,008,853)
Redemptions (in units)			(291,935.607)
Partner's Capital at Jun. 30, 2011	94,568,398	1,096,451	95,664,849
Partner's Capital (in units) at Jun. 30, 2011			4,877,705.324
Partner's Capital at Dec. 31, 2011	92,674,799	1,070,769	93,745,568
Partner's Capital (in units) at Dec. 31, 2011			4,476,439.147
Increase (decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net Loss	(4,119,810)	(53,339)	(4,173,149)
Redemptions	(9,847,493)	0	(9,847,493)
Redemptions (in units)			(469,919.586)
Partner's Capital at Jun. 30, 2012	$ 78,707,496	$ 1,017,430	$ 79,724,926
Partner's Capital (in units) at Jun. 30, 2012			4,006,519.561

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Financial Highlights (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011
Per Unit operating performance [Abstract]
Net asset value, period start (in dollars per unit)	$ 20.96		$ 20.54		$ 20.94		$ 20.71
Interest Income (in dollars per unit)	$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[1]	$ 0	[1]	$ 0.01
Expenses (in dollars per unit)	$ (0.42)		$ (0.42)		$ (0.84)		$ (0.83)
Realized/Unrealized Loss (in dollars per unit)	$ (0.64)	[2]	$ (0.51)	[2],[3]	$ (0.2)	[2]	$ (0.28)	[2],[3]
Net Loss (in dollars per unit)	$ (1.06)	[4]	$ (0.93)	[4]	$ (1.04)	[4]	$ (1.10)	[4]
Net asset value, period end (in dollars per unit)	$ 19.90		$ 19.61		$ 19.90		$ 19.61
Threshold value per outstanding limited partnership unit during the period, below which amount is not presented (in dollars per unit)	$ 0.005		$ 0.005		$ 0.005		$ 0.005
Ratios to average net assets [Abstract]
Net Investment Loss (in hundredths)	(8.10%)	[5]	(8.20%)	[5]	(8.10%)	[5]	(8.20%)	[5]
Expenses before Incentive Fees (in hundredths)	8.20%	[5]	8.20%	[5]	8.20%	[5]	8.20%	[5]
Expenses after Incentive Fees (in hundredths)	8.20%	[5]	8.20%	[5]	8.20%	[5]	8.20%	[5]
Net Loss (in hundredths)	(20.60%)	[5]	(17.90%)	[5]	(9.50%)	[5]	(10.60%)	[5]
Total return before incentive fees (in hundredths)	(5.10%)		(4.50%)		(5.00%)		(5.30%)
Total return after incentive fees (in hundredths)	(5.10%)		(4.50%)		(5.00%)		(5.30%)

[1] Amounts less than $0.005 per Units.

[2] Realized/Unrealized Loss is a balancing amount necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per Unit with the other per Unit information.

[3] These amounts have been reclassified from the prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation. Specifically, realized and unrealized income (loss) per Unit amounts were combined in the 2011 Financial Highlights presentation.

[4] Based on change in net asset value per Unit.

[5] Annualized (except for incentive fees if applicable).

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Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	$ (1,169,754)	$ 2,976,077
Cash held by acting commodity futures brokers administrating open contracts	81,653,004	97,111,401
Exchange-Traded [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(1,089,206)	2,898,002
Longest maturity date	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Off-Exchange-Traded [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	$ (80,548)	$ 78,075
Longest maturity date	Jul. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012

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Organization

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Organization [Abstract]

Organization

1.  Organization

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter Aspect L.P. is a Delaware limited partnership organized in 1993 to engage primarily in the speculative trading of futures contracts, options on futures and forward contracts, and forward contracts on physical commodities and other commodity interests, including, but not limited to, foreign currencies, financial instruments, metals, energy, and agricultural products (collectively, "Futures Interests") (refer to Note 4, Financial Instruments).  The Partnership is one of the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter series of funds, comprised of the Partnership, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter WNT L.P., and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter Campbell L.P. (collectively, the "Charter Series").

The Partnership's general partner is Ceres Managed Futures LLC ("Ceres" or the "General Partner").  The non-clearing commodity broker is Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC ("MSSB").  The clearing commodity brokers are Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC ("MS&Co.") and Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc ("MSIP").   MS&Co. also acts as the counterparty on all trading of foreign currency forward contracts. MSIP serves as the commodity broker for trades on the London Metal Exchange ("LME").  Ceres is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC ("MSSBH").  MSSBH is majority-owned indirectly by Morgan Stanley and minority-owned indirectly by Citigroup Inc.  MSSB is the principal subsidiary of MSSBH.  MS&Co. and MSIP are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morgan Stanley.  Aspect Capital Limited ("Aspect" or the "Trading Advisor") is the trading advisor to the Partnership.

Effective June 1, 2012, Aspect, has agreed to reduce the monthly management fee from 1/12 of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) to 1/12 of 1.5% (a 1.5% annual rate) of the net assets as of the first day of each month.

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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Unaudited) (Parenthetical)	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Partners' Capital:
Limited Partners, units outstanding (in units)	3,955,389.338	4,425,308.924
General Partner, units outstanding (in units)	51,130.223	51,130.223

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Financial Highlights (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Financial Highlights [Abstract]

Schedule of Financial Highlights

Changes in the net asset value per Unit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

	For the Three						For the Six
	Months Ended June 30,						Months Ended June 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Per Unit operating performance:
Net asset value at the beginning of the period:	$	20.96		$	20.54		$	20.94		$	20.71
Interest Income		-	(3)		-	(3)		-	(3)		0.01
Expenses		(0.42	)		(0.42	)		(0.84	)		(0.83	)
Realized/Unrealized Loss (1)		(0.64	)		(0.51	) (4)		(0.20	)		(0.28	) (4)
Net Loss		(1.06	)		(0.93	)		(1.04	)		(1.10	)
Net asset value, June 30:	$	19.90		$	19.61		$	19.90		$	19.61
Ratios to average net assets:
Net Investment Loss  (2)		(8.1	)%		(8.2	)%		(8.1	)%		(8.2	)%
Expenses before Incentive Fees (2)		8.2	%		8.2	%		8.2	%		8.2	%
Expenses after Incentive Fees (2)		8.2	%		8.2	%		8.2	%		8.2	%
Net Loss  (2)		(20.6	)%		(17.9	)%		(9.5	)%		(10.6	)%
Total return before incentive fees		(5.1	)%		(4.5	)%		(5.0	)%		(5.3	)%
Total return after incentive fees		(5.1	)%		(4.5	)%		(5.0	)%		(5.3	)%

(1) Realized/Unrealized Loss is a balancing amount necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per Unit with the other per Unit information.

(2) Annualized (except for incentive fees if applicable).

(3) Amounts less than $0.005 per Units.

(4) These amounts have been reclassified from the prior year financial statements to conform to the current year presentation.  Specifically, realized and unrealized income (loss) per Unit amounts were combined in the 2011 Financial Highlights presentation.

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER ASPECT L.P.
Entity Central Index Key	0000914747
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2012

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Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Open Contracts

The net unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts, reported as a component of "Trading Equity" on the Statements of Financial Condition, and their longest contract maturities were as follows:

	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts									Longest Maturities
Date	Exchange-Traded			Off-Exchange-Traded			Total			Exchange-Traded	Off-Exchange-Traded
		$			$		$
Jun. 30, 2012		(1,089,206	)		(80,548	)		(1,169,754	)	Dec. 2014	Jul. 2012
Dec. 31, 2011		2,898,002			78,075			2,976,077		Jun. 2014	Jan. 2012

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CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Investment Owned
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	$ (1,169,754)	$ 2,976,077
% of Partners' Capital (in hundredths)	(1.47%)	3.17%
Unrealized currency gain	831,026	848,606
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Contracts Purchased [Member]
Investment Owned
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	314,360	1,365,962
% of Partners' Capital (in hundredths)	0.40%	1.45%
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Contracts Purchased [Member] | Commodity [Member]
Investment Owned
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	195,737	(256,740)
% of Partners' Capital (in hundredths)	0.25%	(0.27%)
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Contracts Purchased [Member] | Equity [Member]
Investment Owned
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	26,431	43,794
% of Partners' Capital (in hundredths)	0.03%	0.04%
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Contracts Purchased [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member]
Investment Owned
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(32,146)	56,385
% of Partners' Capital (in hundredths)	(0.04%)	0.06%
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Contracts Purchased [Member] | Interest Rate [Member]
Investment Owned
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	124,338	1,522,523
% of Partners' Capital (in hundredths)	0.16%	1.62%
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Contracts Sold [Member]
Investment Owned
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(2,315,140)	761,509
% of Partners' Capital (in hundredths)	(2.91%)	0.81%
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Contracts Sold [Member] | Commodity [Member]
Investment Owned
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(1,625,041)	575,422
% of Partners' Capital (in hundredths)	(2.04%)	0.61%
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Contracts Sold [Member] | Equity [Member]
Investment Owned
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(603,946)	159,533
% of Partners' Capital (in hundredths)	(0.76%)	0.17%
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Contracts Sold [Member] | Foreign Currency [Member]
Investment Owned
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts	(86,153)	33,139
% of Partners' Capital (in hundredths)	(0.11%)	0.04%
Futures and Forward Contracts [Member] | Contracts Sold [Member] | Interest Rate [Member]
Investment Owned
Net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts		(6,585)
% of Partners' Capital (in hundredths)		(0.01%)
Unrealized Currency Gain [Member]
Investment Owned
% of Partners' Capital (in hundredths)	1.04%	0.91%
Unrealized currency gain	$ 831,026	$ 848,606

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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

6.   Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

Effective January 1, 2012, the Partnership adopted Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-04, "Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").  The amendments within this ASU change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements to eliminate unnecessary wording differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS.  However, some of the amendments clarify the FASB's intent about the application of existing fair value measurement requirements and other amendments change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements.  This new guidance did not have a significant impact on the Partnership's financial statements.

Financial instruments are carried at fair value, which is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  Assets and liabilities carried at fair value are classified and disclosed in the following three levels: Level 1 - unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; Level 2 - inputs other than unadjusted quoted market prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly (including unadjusted quoted market prices for similar investments, interest rates, credit risk); and Level 3 - unobservable inputs for the asset or liability (including the Partnership's own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments).

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy.  In such cases, an investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The Partnership's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment.

The Partnership's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized in the following tables by the type of inputs applicable to the fair value measurements.

June 30, 2012	Unadjusted Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
		$			$		$			$
Assets
Futures		1,064,335			-			n/a		1,064,335
Forwards		-			269,980			n/a		269,980
Total Assets		1,064,335			269,980			n/a		1,334,315
Liabilities
Futures		2,984,567			-			n/a		2,984,567
Forwards		-			350,528			n/a		350,528
Total Liabilities		2,984,567			350,528			n/a		3,335,095
Unrealized currency gain										831,026
*Net fair value		(1,920,232	)		(80,548	)		n/a		(1,169,754	)

December 31, 2011	Unadjusted Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
		$		$	$			$
Assets
Futures		3,027,158		-		n/a		3,027,158
Forwards		-		220,966		n/a		220,966
Total Assets		3,027,158		220,966		n/a		3,248,124
Liabilities
Futures		977,762		-		n/a		977,762
Forwards		-		142,891		n/a		142,891
Total Liabilities		977,762		142,891		n/a		1,120,653
Unrealized currency gain								848,606
*Net fair value		2,049,396		78,075		n/a		2,976,077

* This amount comprises the "Total net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts" on the Statements of Financial Condition.

During the period January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012, there were no Level 3 assets and liabilities, and there were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2.

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Derivatives and Hedging

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Derivatives and Hedging [Abstract]

Derivatives and Hedging

5.  Derivatives and Hedging

The Partnership's objective is to profit from speculative trading in Futures Interests.  Therefore, the Trading Advisor for the Partnership will take speculative positions in Futures Interests where it feels the best profit opportunities exist for its trading strategy.  As such, the average number of contracts outstanding in absolute quantities (the total of the open long and open short positions) has been presented as a part of the volume disclosure, as position direction is not an indicative factor in such volume disclosures. With regard to foreign currency forward trades, each notional quantity amount has been converted to an equivalent contract based upon an industry convention.

The following tables summarize the valuation of the Partnership's investments as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2012:

Futures and Forward Contracts	Long Unrealized Gain		Long Unrealized Loss			Short Unrealized Gain		Short Unrealized Loss			Net  Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Average number of contracts outstanding for the six months  (absolute quantity)
		$		$			$		$		$
Commodity		197,867		(2,130	)		75,046		(1,700,087	)		(1,429,304	)		936
Equity		30,391		(3,960	)		13,437		(617,383	)		(577,515	)		513
Foreign currency		39,059		(71,205	)		231,070		(317,223	)		(118,299	)		977
Interest rate		747,445		(623,107	)		-		-			124,338			3,299
Total		1,014,762		(700,402	)		319,553		(2,634,693	)		(2,000,780	)
Unrealized currency gain												831,026
Total net unrealized loss on open contracts												(1,169,754	)

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2011:

Futures and Forward Contracts	Long Unrealized Gain		Long Unrealized Loss			Short Unrealized Gain		Short Unrealized Loss			Net  Unrealized Gain		Average number of contracts outstanding for the year (absolute quantity)
		$		$			$		$		$
Commodity		85,884		(342,624	)		976,621		(401,199	)		318,682		673
Equity		59,202		(15,408	)		183,235		(23,702	)		203,327		407
Foreign currency		59,707		(3,322	)		175,112		(141,973	)		89,524		974
Interest rate		1,708,363		(185,840	)		-		(6,585	)		1,515,938		3,152
Total		1,913,156		(547,194	)		1,334,968		(573,459	)		2,127,471
Unrealized currency gain												848,606
Total net unrealized gain on open contracts												2,976,077

The following tables summarize the net trading results of the Partnership for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 included in Total Trading Results:

	For the Three Months			For the Six Months
	Ended June 30, 2012			Ended June 30, 2012
Type of Instrument	$				$
Commodity		(2,305,898	)		840,000
Equity		(2,588,255	)		(2,089,807	)
Foreign currency		(2,364,509	)		(2,484,380	)
Interest rate		4,617,579			3,150,201
Unrealized currency gain (loss)		35,259			(17,579	)
Total		(2,605,824	)		(601,565	)

Line Items on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012:

	For the Three Months			For the Six Months
	Ended June 30, 2012			Ended June 30, 2012
Trading Results	$				$
Net realized		(89,672	)		3,544,266
Net change in unrealized		(2,516,152	)		(4,145,831	)
Total Trading Results		(2,605,824	)		(601,565	)

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 included in Total Trading Results:

	For the Three Months			For the Six Months
	Ended June 30, 2011			Ended June 30, 2011
Type of Instrument	$				$
Commodity		(3,754,143	)		(2,870	)
Equity		(1,325,746	)		(2,075,397	)
Foreign currency		1,561,913			2,212,552
Interest rate		1,133,766			(1,326,672	)
Unrealized currency loss		(41,850	)		(50,500	)
Total		(2,426,060	)		(1,242,887	)

Line Items on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011:

	For the Three Months			For the Six Months
	Ended June 30, 2011			Ended June 30, 2011
Trading Results	$				$
Net realized		(853,901	)		3,970,665
Net change in unrealized		(1,572,159	)		(5,213,552	)
Total Trading Results		(2,426,060	)		(1,242,887	)

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Related Party Transactions (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Cash holdings percentage for margin requirements used in interest income calculation (in hundredths)	100.00%
Cash holdings percentage not intended to meet margin requirements, used in the calculation of interest income (in hundredths)	100.00%

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Derivatives and Hedging (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Derivatives and Hedging [Abstract]

Schedule of Effect Trading Activities on the Statements of Financial Condition

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2012:

Futures and Forward Contracts	Long Unrealized Gain		Long Unrealized Loss			Short Unrealized Gain		Short Unrealized Loss			Net  Unrealized Gain/(Loss)			Average number of contracts outstanding for the six months  (absolute quantity)
		$		$			$		$		$
Commodity		197,867		(2,130	)		75,046		(1,700,087	)		(1,429,304	)		936
Equity		30,391		(3,960	)		13,437		(617,383	)		(577,515	)		513
Foreign currency		39,059		(71,205	)		231,070		(317,223	)		(118,299	)		977
Interest rate		747,445		(623,107	)		-		-			124,338			3,299
Total		1,014,762		(700,402	)		319,553		(2,634,693	)		(2,000,780	)
Unrealized currency gain												831,026
Total net unrealized loss on open contracts												(1,169,754	)

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2011:

Futures and Forward Contracts	Long Unrealized Gain		Long Unrealized Loss			Short Unrealized Gain		Short Unrealized Loss			Net  Unrealized Gain		Average number of contracts outstanding for the year (absolute quantity)
		$		$			$		$		$
Commodity		85,884		(342,624	)		976,621		(401,199	)		318,682		673
Equity		59,202		(15,408	)		183,235		(23,702	)		203,327		407
Foreign currency		59,707		(3,322	)		175,112		(141,973	)		89,524		974
Interest rate		1,708,363		(185,840	)		-		(6,585	)		1,515,938		3,152
Total		1,913,156		(547,194	)		1,334,968		(573,459	)		2,127,471
Unrealized currency gain												848,606
Total net unrealized gain on open contracts												2,976,077

Schedule of Effect Trading Activities on the Statements of Income and Expenses

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 included in Total Trading Results:

	For the Three Months			For the Six Months
	Ended June 30, 2012			Ended June 30, 2012
Type of Instrument	$				$
Commodity		(2,305,898	)		840,000
Equity		(2,588,255	)		(2,089,807	)
Foreign currency		(2,364,509	)		(2,484,380	)
Interest rate		4,617,579			3,150,201
Unrealized currency gain (loss)		35,259			(17,579	)
Total		(2,605,824	)		(601,565	)

Line Items on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012:

	For the Three Months			For the Six Months
	Ended June 30, 2012			Ended June 30, 2012
Trading Results	$				$
Net realized		(89,672	)		3,544,266
Net change in unrealized		(2,516,152	)		(4,145,831	)
Total Trading Results		(2,605,824	)		(601,565	)

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 included in Total Trading Results:

	For the Three Months			For the Six Months
	Ended June 30, 2011			Ended June 30, 2011
Type of Instrument	$				$
Commodity		(3,754,143	)		(2,870	)
Equity		(1,325,746	)		(2,075,397	)
Foreign currency		1,561,913			2,212,552
Interest rate		1,133,766			(1,326,672	)
Unrealized currency loss		(41,850	)		(50,500	)
Total		(2,426,060	)		(1,242,887	)

Line Items on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011:

	For the Three Months			For the Six Months
	Ended June 30, 2011			Ended June 30, 2011
Trading Results	$				$
Net realized		(853,901	)		3,970,665
Net change in unrealized		(1,572,159	)		(5,213,552	)
Total Trading Results		(2,426,060	)		(1,242,887	)

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

9.   Income Taxes

No provision for income taxes has been made in the accompanying financial statements, as partners are individually responsible for reporting income or loss based upon their respective share of the Partnership's revenues or expenses for income tax purposes.  The Partnership files U.S. federal and state tax returns.

The guidance issued by the FASB on income taxes clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the Partnership's financial statements, and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken.  The Partnership has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.  If applicable, the Partnership recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expenses in the Statements of Income and Expenses.  Generally, the 2008 through 2011 tax years remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and most state tax authorities.  No income tax returns are currently under examination.

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Other Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Other Pronouncements [Abstract]

Other Pronouncements

7.   Other Pronouncements

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, "Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities", which creates a new disclosure requirement about the nature of an entity's rights of setoff and the related arrangements associated with its financial instruments and derivative instruments. Entities are required to disclose both gross information and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. The objective of this disclosure is to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of U.S. GAAP and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of IFRS. The disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Partnership should also provide the disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented.  The Partnership is currently evaluating the impact that the pronouncement would have on the financial statements. 

In October 2011, the FASB issued a proposed ASU intended to improve and converge financial reporting by setting forth consistent criteria for determining whether an entity is an investment company.  Under longstanding U.S. GAAP, investment companies carry all of their investments at fair value, even if they hold a controlling interest in another company.  The primary changes being proposed by the FASB relate to which entities would be considered investment companies as well as certain disclosure and presentation requirements.  In addition to the changes to the criteria for determining whether an entity is an investment company, the FASB also proposes that an investment company be required to consolidate another investment company if it holds a controlling financial interest in the entity.  The Partnership will evaluate the impact that this proposed update would have on the financial statements once the pronouncement is issued.

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Restricted and Unrestricted Cash

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Restricted and Unrestricted Cash [Abstract]

Restricted and Unrestricted Cash

8.   Restricted and Unrestricted Cash

As reflected on the Partnership's Statements of Financial Condition, restricted cash equals the cash portion of assets on deposit to meet margin requirements plus the cash required to offset unrealized losses on foreign currency forwards and options contracts and offset unrealized losses on offset LME positions. All of these amounts are maintained separately.  Cash that is not classified as restricted cash is therefore classified as unrestricted cash.

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Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

10.  Subsequent Events

Management of Ceres performed its evaluation of subsequent events through the date of filing, and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring adjustment of or disclosure in the financial statements.

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Organization (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Organization [Abstract]
Annual management fee rate, description	Effective June 1, 2012, Aspect, has agreed to reduce the monthly management fee from 1/12 of 2.0% (a 2.0% annual rate) to 1/12 of 1.5% (a 1.5% annual rate) of the net assets as of the first day of each month.

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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Abstract]
Unrealized currency gain	$ 831,026		$ 848,606
Fair Value Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Futures	1,064,335		3,027,158
Forwards	269,980		220,966
Total Assets	1,334,315		3,248,124
Liabilities [Abstract]
Futures	2,984,567		977,762
Forwards	350,528		142,891
Total Liabilities	3,335,095		1,120,653
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Abstract]
Unrealized currency gain	831,026		848,606
Net fair value	(1,169,754)	[1]	2,976,077	[1]
Fair Value Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Unadjusted Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Futures	1,064,335		3,027,158
Forwards	0		0
Total Assets	1,064,335		3,027,158
Liabilities [Abstract]
Futures	2,984,567		977,762
Forwards	0		0
Total Liabilities	2,984,567		977,762
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Abstract]
Net fair value	(1,920,232)	[1]	2,049,396	[1]
Fair Value Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Futures	0		0
Forwards	269,980		220,966
Total Assets	269,980		220,966
Liabilities [Abstract]
Futures	0		0
Forwards	350,528		142,891
Total Liabilities	350,528		142,891
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Abstract]
Net fair value	(80,548)	[1]	78,075	[1]
Fair Value Measured on a Recurring Basis [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets [Abstract]
Futures
Forwards
Total Assets
Liabilities [Abstract]
Futures
Forwards
Total Liabilities
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value [Abstract]
Net fair value		[1]		[1]

[1] This amount comprises the "Total net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts" on the Statements of Financial Condition.

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STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND EXPENSES (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest income (MSSB)	$ 9,456		$ 175		$ 18,790		$ 26,370
EXPENSES
Brokerage fees (MS&Co.)	1,314,483		1,548,792		2,719,630		3,134,194
Management fees	402,362		516,265		870,744		1,044,732
Total Expenses	1,716,845		2,065,057		3,590,374		4,178,926
NET INVESTMENT LOSS	(1,707,389)		(2,064,882)		(3,571,584)		(4,152,556)
Trading profit (loss):
Net realized	(89,672)		(853,901)		3,544,266		3,970,665
Net change in unrealized	(2,516,152)		(1,572,159)		(4,145,831)		(5,213,552)
Total Trading Results	(2,605,824)		(2,426,060)		(601,565)		(1,242,887)
NET LOSS	(4,313,213)		(4,490,942)		(4,173,149)		(5,395,443)
NET LOSS ALLOCATION
Limited Partners	(4,258,829)		(4,439,335)		(4,119,810)		(5,334,033)
General Partner	$ (54,384)		$ (51,607)		$ (53,339)		$ (61,410)
NET LOSS PER UNIT
Limited Partners (in dollars per unit)	$ (1.06)	[1]	$ (0.93)	[1]	$ (1.04)	[1]	$ (1.10)	[1]
General Partner (in dollars per unit)	$ (1.06)	[1]	$ (0.93)	[1]	$ (1.04)	[1]	$ (1.10)	[1]
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF UNITS OUTSTANDING (in units)	4,167,658.943		4,969,208.777		4,292,707.634		5,044,987.390

[1] Based on change in net asset value per Unit.

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Financial Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

4.  Financial Instruments

The Partnership trades Futures Interests.  Futures and forwards represent contracts for delayed delivery of an instrument at a specified date and price.  Futures Interests are open commitments until settlement date, at which time they are realized.  They are valued at fair value, generally on a daily basis, and the unrealized gains and losses on open contracts (the difference between contract trade price and market price) are reported in the Statements of Financial Condition as a net unrealized gain or loss on open contracts.  The resulting net change in unrealized gains and losses is reflected in the "Net change in unrealized" trading profit (loss) on open contracts from one period to the next on the Statements of Income and Expenses.  The fair value of exchange-traded futures, options and forward contracts is determined by the various futures exchanges, and reflects the settlement price for each contract as of the close of business on the last business day of the reporting period.  The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is extrapolated on a forward basis from the spot prices quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) of the last business day of the reporting period from various exchanges.  The fair value of non-exchange-traded foreign currency option contracts is calculated by applying an industry standard model application for options valuation of foreign currency options, using as input the spot prices, interest rates, and option implied volatilities quoted as of approximately 3:00 P.M. (E.T.) on the last business day of the reporting period.  Risk arises from changes in the value of these contracts and the potential inability of counterparties to perform under the terms of the contracts.  There are numerous factors which may significantly influence the fair value of these contracts, including interest rate volatility.

The fair value of exchange-traded contracts is based on the settlement price quoted by the exchange on the day with respect to which fair value is being determined.  If an exchange-traded contract could not have been liquidated on such day due to the operation of daily limits or other rules of the exchange, the settlement price will be equal to the settlement price on the first subsequent day on which the contract could be liquidated.

The Partnership's contracts are accounted for on a trade-date basis and marked to market on a daily basis. The Partnership accounts for its derivative investments as described in Note 5,  Derivatives and Hedging as required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC").  A derivative is defined as a financial instrument or other contract that has all three of the following characteristics:

1)   a) One or more "underlyings" and b) one or more "notional amounts" or payment provisions or both;

2)   Requires no initial net investment or a smaller initial net investment than would be required for other types of contracts that would be expected to have a similar response relative to changes in market factors; and

3)   Terms that require or permit net settlement.

Generally, derivatives include futures, forwards, swaps or options contracts, and other financial instruments with similar characteristics such as caps, floors, and collars.

The net unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts, reported as a component of "Trading Equity" on the Statements of Financial Condition, and their longest contract maturities were as follows:

	Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Open Contracts									Longest Maturities
Date	Exchange-Traded			Off-Exchange-Traded			Total			Exchange-Traded	Off-Exchange-Traded
		$			$		$
Jun. 30, 2012		(1,089,206	)		(80,548	)		(1,169,754	)	Dec. 2014	Jul. 2012
Dec. 31, 2011		2,898,002			78,075			2,976,077		Jun. 2014	Jan. 2012

In general, the risks associated with off-exchange-traded contracts are greater than those associated with exchange-traded contracts because of the greater risk of default by the counterparty to an off-exchange-traded contract.  The Partnership has credit risk associated with counterparty nonperformance.  As of the date of the financial statements, the credit risk associated with the instruments in which the Partnership trades is limited to the unrealized gain amounts reflected in the Partnership's Statements of Financial Condition.  The net unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts is further disclosed gross by type of contract and corresponding fair value level in Note 6, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures.

The Partnership also has credit risk because MS&Co. and MSIP act as the futures commission merchants or the counterparties, with respect to most of the Partnership's assets. Exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts are fair valued on a daily basis, with variations in value settled on a daily basis. MS&Co. and MSIP, each acting as a commodity futures broker for the Partnership's exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts, are required, pursuant to regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"), to segregate from their own assets, and for the sole benefit of their commodity customers, total cash held by them with respect to exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts, including an amount equal to the net unrealized gains (losses) on all open exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts, which funds, in the aggregate, totaled $81,653,004 and $97,111,401 at June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, respectively.  With respect to the Partnership's off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, there are no daily settlements of variation in value, nor is there any requirement that an amount equal to the net unrealized gains (losses) on such contracts be segregated.  However, the Partnership is required to meet margin requirements equal to the net unrealized loss on open forward currency contracts in the Partnership accounts with the counterparty, which is accomplished by daily maintenance of the cash balance in a custody account held at MSSB for the benefit of MS&Co. With respect to those off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, the Partnership is at risk to the ability of MS&Co., the sole counterparty on all such contracts, to perform. The Partnership has a netting agreement with MS&Co.  The primary terms are based on industry standard master agreements.  This agreement, which seeks to reduce both the Partnership's and MS&Co.'s exposure on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, should materially decrease the Partnership's credit risk in the event of MS&Co.'s bankruptcy or insolvency.

The General Partner monitors and attempts to control the Partnership's risk exposure on a daily basis through financial, credit and risk management monitoring systems, and accordingly, believes that it has effective procedures for evaluating and limiting the credit and market risks to which the Partnership may be subject.  These monitoring systems generally allow the General Partner to statistically analyze actual trading results with risk adjusted performance indicators and correlation statistics.  In addition, online monitoring systems provide account analysis of futures, forwards and options positions by sector, margin requirements, gain and loss transactions and collateral positions.

The futures, forwards and options traded by the Partnership involve varying degrees of related market risk.  Market risk is often dependent upon changes in the level or volatility of interest rates, exchange rates, and prices of financial instruments and commodities, factors that result in frequent changes in the fair value of the Partnership's open positions, and consequently in its earnings, whether realized or unrealized, and cash flow.  Gains and losses on open positions of exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts are settled daily through variation margin.  Gains and losses on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts are settled upon termination of the contract.  Gains and losses on off-exchange-traded forward currency options contracts are settled on an agreed-upon settlement date.

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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures [Abstract]

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The Partnership's assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized in the following tables by the type of inputs applicable to the fair value measurements.

June 30, 2012	Unadjusted Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
		$			$		$			$
Assets
Futures		1,064,335			-			n/a		1,064,335
Forwards		-			269,980			n/a		269,980
Total Assets		1,064,335			269,980			n/a		1,334,315
Liabilities
Futures		2,984,567			-			n/a		2,984,567
Forwards		-			350,528			n/a		350,528
Total Liabilities		2,984,567			350,528			n/a		3,335,095
Unrealized currency gain										831,026
*Net fair value		(1,920,232	)		(80,548	)		n/a		(1,169,754	)

December 31, 2011	Unadjusted Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
		$		$	$			$
Assets
Futures		3,027,158		-		n/a		3,027,158
Forwards		-		220,966		n/a		220,966
Total Assets		3,027,158		220,966		n/a		3,248,124
Liabilities
Futures		977,762		-		n/a		977,762
Forwards		-		142,891		n/a		142,891
Total Liabilities		977,762		142,891		n/a		1,120,653
Unrealized currency gain								848,606
*Net fair value		2,049,396		78,075		n/a		2,976,077

* This amount comprises the "Total net unrealized gain (loss) on open contracts" on the Statements of Financial Condition.