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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 September 30, 2009
 
OR
 
[  ]
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from  __________ to _____________
 
Commission File number:    000-53043
 
Man-AHL Diversified I L.P. 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
Delaware
 
       06-1496634
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

c/o Man Investments (USA) Corp.
   
123 North Wacker Drive
   
28th Floor
   
Chicago, Illinois
 
60606
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(312) 881-6800 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
 
     Yes [X]    No [  ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of 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 [  ]    No [  ]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large Accelerated Filer [  ]
Accelerated Filer   [  ]
   
Non-Accelerated Filer   [  ]
Smaller reporting company  [X]
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
    Yes [  ]    No [X]
 

   
 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1.
Financial Statements.
 
Man-AHL Diversified I L.P.

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (a)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (b)
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL (c)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (c)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(a)
At September 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008
(b)
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited) and for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)
(c)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)
















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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
The accompanying unaudited financial statements, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of Man-AHL Diversified I L.P.’s (a Delaware Limited Partnership) (the “Partnership”) financial condition at September 30, 2009 and the results of its operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.  These financial statements present the results of interim periods and do not include all the disclosures normally provided in annual financial statements.  It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in the Partnership’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2008.  The December 31, 2008 information has been derived from the audited financial statements as of December 31, 2008.
 

1.  
ORGANIZATION OF THE PARTNERSHIP
 
Man-AHL Diversified I L.P. (a Delaware Limited Partnership) (the “Partnership”) was organized in September 1997 under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act and commenced operations on April 3, 1998, for the purpose of engaging in the speculative trading of futures and forward contracts.  The Partnership is a “feeder” fund in a “master-feeder” structure, whereby the Partnership invests substantially all of its assets in Man-AHL Diversified Trading Company L.P. (the “Trading Company”).  Man-AHL (USA) Limited (the “Advisor”), a United Kingdom company, is the Partnership’s trading advisor.  Man Investments (USA) Corp. (the “General Partner”), a Delaware corporation and a registered commodity pool operator under the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended, is the Partnership’s commodity pool operator and general partner.  Man Investments Holdings Limited, a United Kingdom holding company that is part of Man Group plc, a United Kingdom public limited company, is the sole shareholder of the Advisor, and Man Investments Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation that is part of Man Group plc, is the sole shareholder of the General Partner.
 
On January 28, 2008, the Partnership filed a registration statement on Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to register the Partnership’s units of limited partnership interests as required by Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
Effective July 1, 2008, the Partnership issued a new class of units of limited partnership interests, Class B.  Class B was created solely for retirement plan investors. The fee structure is identical to Class A.
 
The Partnership’s units are distributed through the Partnership or other selling agents, including Man Investments Inc. (“MII”), an affiliate of the Advisor and General Partner. MII is a registered broker-dealer and a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).
 
On April 1, 2009, the Partnership added two new series of units: Class A Series 2 (“Class A-2”) and Class B Series 2 units (“Class B-2”).  Except as described in Footnote 4 below, Class A-2 and Class B-2 units are identical to Class A and B units, respectfully.

2.  
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
The Partnership prepares its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The following is a summary of the significant accounting and reporting policies used in preparing the financial statements.
 
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“ASC 105”) (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles-a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162”), which establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification” or “ASC”) as the source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
 
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recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities.  This statement is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.  On the effective date of this statement, the Codification superseded all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards.  All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification became non-authoritative.  The adoption of ASC 105 required the Partnership to adjust references to authoritative accounting literature in the financial statements, but did not affect the Partnership’s financial position or results of operations.  The Partnership has implemented the Codification as of September 30, 2009.
 
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the General Partner to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities) at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Investment in Man-AHL Diversified Trading Company L.P. — The Partnership’s investment in the Trading Company is valued at fair value at the Partnership’s proportionate interest in the net assets of the Trading Company.  Investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis.  The performance of the Partnership is directly affected by the performance of the Trading Company.  Attached are the financial statements of the Trading Company, which are an integral part of these financial statements.  Valuation of investments held by the Trading Company is discussed in the notes to the Trading Company’s financial statements.
 
The Partnership can redeem any or all of its limited partnership interests in the Trading Company at any month-end at the net asset value per unit of the Trading Company. At September 30, 2009 and 2008, the Partnership owned 34,564 and 19,448 units, respectively, of the Trading Company.  The Partnership’s aggregate ownership percentage of the Trading Company at September 30, 2009 and 2008, was 56.55% and 39.83%, respectively.
 
The Partnership segregates its investments into three levels based upon the inputs used to derive the fair value.  “Level 1” investments use inputs from unadjusted quoted prices from active markets.  “Level 2” investments reflect inputs other than quoted prices, but use observable market data.  “Level 3” investments are valued using mainly unobservable inputs.  These unobservable inputs for “Level 3” investments reflect the Partnership’s assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the investments.  As of September 30, 2009, all of the Partnership’s investments are “Level 3.”  See also the notes to the financial statements of the Trading Company regarding Fair Value Measurements.
 
Expenses The Advisor earns a monthly management fee in an amount equal to 0.1667% (2% annually) of the Partnership’s month-end Net Asset Value, as defined in the Agreement.  In addition, the General Partner earns a monthly general partner fee in an amount equal to 0.0833% (1% annually) of the month-end Net Asset Value of Class A and Class B units.  The general partner fee is included in management fees in the statements of operations.
 
The Advisor also earns a monthly incentive fee equal to 20% of any Net New Appreciation, as defined in the Agreement, achieved by the Partnership.  The incentive fee is retained by the Advisor even if subsequent losses are incurred; however, no subsequent incentive fees will be paid to the Advisor until any such trading losses are recouped by the Partnership.
 
The Partnership pays a monthly servicing fee to MII, as described in the supplement to the Agreement dated July 15, 2008, in an amount equal to 0.1250% (1.5% annually) of the month-end Net Asset Value of Class A and Class B units.  The Partnership also pays a monthly servicing fee to MII, as described in the supplement to the Agreement, dated January 2, 2009, in an amount equal to 0.1042% (1.25% annually) of the month-end Net Asset Value of Class A-2 and Class B-2 units.  For all classes of units, MII serves as the placement agent for the Partnership.
 
Derivative Contracts The Partnership’s operating activities involve trading, indirectly through its investment in the Trading Company, in derivative contracts that involve varying degrees of market
 
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and credit risk.  With respect to the Partnership’s investment in the Trading Company, the Partnership has limited liability, and, therefore, its maximum exposure to either market or credit loss is limited to the carrying value of its investment in the Trading Company, as set forth in the statements of financial condition.
 
The Trading Company utilizes MF Global, Inc. (“MFG”) and Credit Suisse to clear its futures trading activity.  The Trading Company utilizes Royal Bank of Scotland (“RBS”) and JPMorgan Chase to clear its forward trading activity.
 
3.  
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
 
In September 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2009-12, Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset value per share (or its equivalent), an amendment of Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure (Topic 820), or ASU 2009-12. This amendment provides additional guidance on using the net asset value per share, provided by an investee, when estimating the fair value of an alternate investment that does not have a readily determinable fair value and enhances the disclosures concerning these investments.  Examples of alternate investments, within the scope of this amendment, include investments in hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, and venture capital partnerships.  This amendment is effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 2009.  As of September 30, 2009, the fair value of the Partnership’s investment in the Trading Company was measured using the net asset value of the Trading Company as reported by the Trading Company’s investment advisor.  The Partnership is currently evaluating the potential impact of this standard on its financial position and results of operations
 
4.  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
Effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, the Partnership adopted the provisions of ASC 855, Subsequent Events (“ASC 855”) (formerly SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events) and has evaluated subsequent events through November 16, 2009, the date the financial statements were issued.
 
 
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Man-AHL Diversified Trading Company L.P.
Financial Statements

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (a)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (b)
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL (c)
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (c)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(a)
At September 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008
(b)
For the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited) and for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)
(c)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)



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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
The accompanying unaudited financial statements, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of Diversified Trading Company L.P.’s (a Delaware Limited Partnership) (the “Trading Company”) financial condition at September 30, 2009 and the results of its operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.  These financial statements present the results of interim periods and do not include all the disclosures normally provided in annual financial statements.  It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in Man-AHL Diversified I L.P.’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2008.  The December 31, 2008 information has been derived from the audited financial statements as of December 31, 2008.

1.  
ORGANIZATION OF THE TRADING COMPANY
 
Man-AHL Diversified Trading Company L.P. (a Delaware Limited Partnership) (the “Trading Company”) was organized in November 1997 under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act and commenced operations on April 3, 1998, for the purpose of engaging in the speculative trading of futures and forward contracts.  Man Investments (USA) Corp. (the “General Partner”), a Delaware corporation, serves as the Trading Company’s general partner.  The General Partner is a subsidiary of Man Group plc, a United Kingdom public limited company that is listed on the London Stock Exchange.  The General Partner oversees the operations and management of the Trading Company. The General Partner is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) as a commodity pool operator and commodity trading adviser and is a member of the National Futures Association (“NFA”).
 
The Trading Company was formed to serve as a trading vehicle for certain limited partnerships sponsored by the General Partner in a “master-feeder” structure.  The limited partners, Man-AHL Diversified I L.P., Man-AHL Diversified II L.P., and Man-AHL Diversified L.P., are limited partnerships whose general partner is the General Partner.
 
Man-AHL (USA) Limited (the “Advisor”), a limited liability company incorporated in the United Kingdom, acts as trading advisor to the Trading Company.  The Advisor is an affiliate of the General Partner and a subsidiary of Man Group plc.  The Advisor is registered with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator and commodity trading advisor, and is a member of the NFA, in addition to registration with the Financial Services Authority in the United Kingdom.  On April 21, 2008, the Trading Company engaged Man Investments Limited, a company organized under the Laws of the United Kingdom, to manage the foreign currency forward component of the AHL Diversified Program, at no additional cost to the Trading Company.  The personnel of Man Investments Limited responsible for implementing the foreign currency forwards trading component of the AHL Diversified Program on behalf of the Trading Company are the same as those of the Advisor who implement the AHL Diversified Program.
 
2.  
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
The Trading Company prepares its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The following is a summary of the significant accounting and reporting policies used in preparing the financial statements.
 
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“ASC 105”) (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles-a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162”), which establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification” or “ASC”) as the source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities.  This statement is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.  On the
 
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effective date of this statement, the Codification superseded all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards.  All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification became non-authoritative.  The adoption of ASC 105 required the Trading Company to adjust references to authoritative accounting literature in the financial statements, but did not affect the Trading Company’s financial position or results of operations.  The Trading Company has implemented the Codification as of September 30, 2009.
 
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the General Partner to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities) at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Due From Brokers — Due from brokers consists of balances due from MF Global, Inc. (“MFG”), Credit Suisse, JPMorgan Chase and Royal Bank of Scotland (“RBS”).  In general, the brokers pay the Trading Company interest monthly, based on agreed upon rates, on the Trading Company’s average daily balance.
 
MFG is registered with the CFTC as a futures commission merchant and is a members of the NFA.
 
Amounts due from brokers include cash held at brokers and cash posted as collateral. Included in due from broker on the statements of financial condition is $13,959,729 of cash restricted as collateral held.
 
Derivative Contracts — In the normal course of business, the Trading Company enters into derivative contracts (“derivatives”) for trading purposes.  Derivatives traded by the Trading Company include futures contracts and forward contracts.  The Trading Company records derivatives at fair value. Futures contracts, which are exchanged-traded, are valued at the close price as of the valuation day, or if no sale occurred on such day, at the close price on the most recent date on which a sale occurred.  Forward contracts, which are not exchanges-traded, are valued at fair value using current market quotations provided by brokers.
 
Realized and unrealized changes in fair values are included in realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments and foreign currency transactions in the statements of operations.  All trading activities are accounted for on a trade-date basis.
 
3.  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
The Trading Company segregates its investments into three levels based upon the inputs used to derive the fair value.  “Level 1” investments use inputs from unadjusted quoted prices from active markets.  “Level 2” investments reflect inputs other than quoted prices, but use observable market data.  “Level 3” investments are valued using unobservable inputs.  These unobservable inputs for “Level 3” investments reflect the Trading Company’s assumption about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the investments.  As of September 30, 2009, the Trading Company did not have any positions in “Level 3”.
 
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4.  
DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS
 
The Trading Company has adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) (formerly SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (“SFAS No. 133”)”).  ASC 815 intends to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of: (i) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments; (ii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and its related interpretations; and (iii) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.  Adoption of ASC 815 impacted disclosures only and had no impact on the Trading Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
 
The investment objective of the Trading Company is achieved by participation in the AHL Diversified Program directed on behalf of the Trading Company by Man-AHL (USA) Limited.  The AHL Diversified Program is a futures and forward price trend-following trading system, entirely quantitative in nature, and implements trading positions on the basis of statistical analyses of past price histories.  The objective of the Trading Company is to deliver substantial capital growth for commensurate levels of volatility over the medium term, independent of the movement of the stock and bond markets, through the speculative trading, directly and indirectly, of physical commodities, futures contracts, spot and forward contracts, options on the foregoing, exchanges of futures for physical transactions and other investments on domestic and international exchanges and markets (including the interbank and OTC markets).  The AHL Diversified Program trades globally in several market sectors, including, without limitation, currencies, bonds, energies, stocks indices, interest rates, metals and agriculture.
 
All the strategies and systems of the AHL Diversified Program are designed to target defined volatility levels rather than returns, and the investment process is underpinned by computer-supported analytical instruments and disciplined real-time risk and management information systems.  A proprietary risk measurement method similar to the industry standard “value-at-risk” helps ensure that the rule-based decisions that drive the investment process remain within predefined risk parameters.  Margin-to-equity ratios are monitored daily, and the level of exposure in each market is quantifiable at any time and is adjusted in accordance with market volatility.  Market correlation is closely monitored to prevent over-concentration of risk and ensure optimal portfolio weightings.  Market liquidity is examined with the objective of ensuring that the Trading Company will be able to initiate and close out trades as indicated by AHL Diversified Program’s systems at market prices, while brokerage selection and trade execution are continually monitored with the objective of ensuring quality market access.
 
During the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Trading Company traded 73,169 exchange-traded future contracts and settled 34,453 OTC forward contracts.  During the nine month period ended
 
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September 30, 2009, the Trading Company traded 190,650 exchange-traded future contracts and settled 70,447 OTC forward contracts.
 
The Trading Company trades derivative financial instruments that involve varying degrees of market and credit risk.  Market risks may arise from unfavorable changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, or the fair values of the instruments underlying the contracts.  All contracts are stated at fair value, and changes in those values are reflected in the change in net unrealized trading gains (losses) on open contracts in the statements of operations.
 
Credit risk arises from the potential inability of counterparties to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract. The credit risk from counterparty non-performance associated with these instruments is the net unrealized trading gain, if any, included in the statements of financial condition. Forward contracts are entered into on an arm’s-length basis with RBS.  As required by the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification, the Trading Company’s accounting policy is such that open contracts with the same counterparty are netted at the account level, in accordance with master netting arrangements in place with each party, as applicable. Netting is effective across products and cash collateral when so specified in the applicable netting agreement.
 
For exchange-traded contracts, the clearing organization functions as the counterparty of specific transactions and, therefore, bears the risk of delivery to and from counterparties to specific positions, which mitigates the credit risk of these instruments.  At September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, estimated credit risk with regard to forward contracts was $4,430,233 and $1,527,892, respectively.
 
The following table presents the fair value of the Trading Company’s derivative instruments and statement of financial condition location.

 
** Open forward and future contracts are presented on the gross basis for purposes of the table above. Net unrealized trading gains and losses are netted by counterparty in the statements of financial condition in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles related to the right of offset.

The following table presents the impact of derivative instruments on the statements of operations. The Trading Company did not designate any derivatives as hedging instruments for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

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5.  
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
 
Effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009, the Trading Company adopted the provisions of ASC 855, Subsequent Events (“ASC 855”) (formerly SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events) and has evaluated subsequent events through November 16, 2009, the date the financial statements were issued.
 
 
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ITEM 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
Introduction
 
Reference is made to Item 1, “Financial Statements.”  The information contained therein is essential to, and should be read in conjunction with, the following analysis.
 
Operational Overview
 
Man-AHL Diversified I L.P. (the “Partnership”) is a speculative managed futures fund which trades through its investment in Man-AHL Diversified Trading Company L.P. (the “Trading Company”) pursuant to the AHL Diversified Program, directed on behalf of the Partnership by Man-AHL (USA) Limited (the “Advisor”).  The AHL Diversified Program is a futures and forward price trend-following trading system, entirely quantitative in nature, and implements trading positions on the basis of statistical analyses of past price histories.  The AHL Diversified Program is proprietary and confidential, so that substantially the only information that can be furnished regarding the Partnership’s results of operations is contained in the performance record of its trading.  Past performance is not necessarily indicative of its futures results.  Man Investments (USA) Corp., the general partner of the Partnership (the “General Partner”) does believe, however, that there are certain market conditions, for example, markets with pronounced price trends, in which the Partnership has a greater likelihood of being profitable than in other market environments.
 
Capital Resources and Liquidity
 
Units of limited partnership interests (“Units”) of the Partnership may be offered for sale as of the beginning, and may be redeemed as of the end, of each month.
 
The Partnership raises additional capital only through the sale of Units and capital is increased through trading profits (if any) and interest income.  The Partnership does not engage in borrowing.  The Partnership, not being an operating company, does not incur capital expenditures.  It functions solely as a passive trading vehicle, investing the substantial majority of its assets in the Trading Company.  Its remaining capital resources are used only as assets available to make further investments in the Trading Company and to pay Partnership level expenses.  Accordingly, the amount of capital raised for the Partnership should not have a significant impact on its operations.
 
Partnership assets not invested in the Trading Company are maintained in cash and cash equivalents in bank accounts or accounts with the JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “Broker”) and are readily available to the Partnership.  The Partnership may redeem any part or all of its limited partnership interest in the Trading Company at any month-end at the net asset value per unit of the Trading Company.  The Trading Company’s assets are generally held as cash or cash equivalents which are used to margin futures and provide collateral for forward contracts and other over-the-counter contract positions and are withdrawn, as necessary, to pay redemptions (to the Partnership and other investors in the Trading Company).  Other than potential market-imposed limitations on liquidity, due, for example, to limited open interest in certain futures markets or to daily price fluctuation limits, which are inherent in the Trading Company’s futures trading, the Trading Company’s assets are highly liquid and are expected to remain so.
 
There have been no material changes with respect to the Partnership's critical accounting policies, off-balance sheet arrangements or disclosure of contractual obligations as reported in the Partnership's Form 10-K filed March 31, 2009.
 
 
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Results of Operations
 
Due to the nature of the Partnership’s trading, the results of operations for the interim period presented should not be considered indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.
 
Periods Ended September 30, 2009:

 
30-Sep-09
Ending Equity
$331,041,488
 
Three months ended September 30, 2009:
 
Net assets increased $60,448,947 for the three months ended September 30, 2009.  This increase was attributable to subscriptions in the amount of $63,598,025, redemptions in the amount of $10,958,375 and a net gain from operations of $7,809,297.
 
Management Fees of $2,378,017, brokerage commissions of $259,857 and servicing fees of $1,196,888 were paid or accrued, and interest of $142,324 was earned or accrued on the Partnership’s cash and cash equivalent investments, for the three months ended September 30, 2009.
 
The Partnership’s other expenses paid or accrued for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $129,744.
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2009:
 
Net assets increased $111,799,728 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.  This increase was attributable to subscriptions in the amount of $181,676,474, redemptions in the amount of $40,169,883 and a net loss from operations of $29,706,863.
 
Management Fees of $6,092,414, brokerage commissions of $550,480 and servicing fees of $3,056,697 were paid or accrued, and interest of $372,691 was earned or accrued on the Partnership’s cash and cash equivalent investments, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
 
The Partnership’s other expenses paid or accrued for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $400,031.
 
Three months ended September 30, 2009:
 
The agriculturals sector posted an overall profit despite the majority of trades incurring losses. Short positions in wheat were the key driver as prices declined due to news that US harvests would meet and possibly exceed the year’s target. Whipsawing prices caused losses on both long and short positions in cotton, while similarly volatile conditions caused losses on positions in soymeal and soybeans. Long positions in sugar were profitable as prices surged to 28-year highs. Concerns over a global shortage were driven by poor crop yields in key sugar-producing nations, specifically, India and Brazil. Cocoa prices also rallied in the quarter, reaching a 24-year high as crop disease and aging cocoa trees are expected to significantly impact yields from the world’s largest producer, the Ivory Coast. The AHL Diversified Program accrued gains from the movement in cocoa prices, but losses from trading in coffee more than offset such gains. Both long and short positions in coffee suffered losses as prices shifted wildly throughout the quarter. Trading in lean hogs and live cattle both made gains as short positions in such commodities benefited from a decline in prices.
 
The bond sector experienced a loss over the quarter due to uncertainties in the bond markets.  On the one side, signs of an economic recovery took investors out of “safe haven” investments in search of higher returns. However, on the other side, speculation that interest rates around the globe would stay at historical lows for the foreseeable future attracted buyers. As a result, the bond sector experienced a loss
 
 
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as prices whipsawed throughout the quarter. Positions in Euro-Bunds, US Treasuries and Australian bonds proved particularly damaging to the AHL Diversified Program’s performance. In the United States, bond prices were further affected by numerous US government bond issuances, which drove prices up or down depending on the success of the auctions. On the positive side, long positions in Japanese bonds offset losses somewhat as prices appreciated on increasing fears over a new deflationary spiral in Japan.
 
Income from trading in currency markets experienced volatility during the quarter, posting a gain in July and a loss in August before enjoying a strong September.
 
The main theme of the quarter was the weakening of the US dollar (which fell around 5% on a trade weighted basis) due to a number of factors, namely: growing investor risk appetite throughout the quarter, to the detriment of “safe haven” assets such as the US dollar, as investors searched for higher returns, speculation that US interest rates would remain at historically low levels for the foreseeable future, and continuing questions as to the US dollar’s status as a reserve currency. The AHL Diversified Program was able to capture this trend through short US dollar positions against a number of other currencies, the most profitable short positions being against the Australian dollar, Japanese yen and Brazilian real. The Australian dollar had a particularly strong quarter, as speculation grew that the Reserve Bank of Australia would move to raise interest rates over the next couple of months.
 
On the negative side, long Euro positions against the Japanese yen posted the greatest loss as uncertainty over the sustainability of the Euro zone recovery plagued this single currency. Meanwhile, both long and short positions in the British pound against the US dollar suffered from whipsawing prices and positions, mainly due to the UK government extending their quantitative easing program, weakening the pound at a time when a upwards trend had been established.
 
Trading in energy markets ended the quarter as the largest drag on the overall performance of the AHL Diversified Program. On a monthly basis, performance was relatively flat over July and August, with the bulk of losses coming in September. Crude oil positions were responsible for the greatest losses as oil prices fluctuated within a relatively tight band, displaying no clear trend and as such causing losses due to whipsawing. Losses were incurred on both the long and short sides, in almost equal proportion. On the one side, an improving economic picture and rising optimism pushed prices higher. While on the other side, lingering concerns that prices had got ahead of demand, a view that was backed up by inventory data showing that stockpiles remained larger than forecasts, sent prices lower. On the positive side, short natural gas positions posted good profits as natural gas prices fell to a 7-year low in August, on the back of abundant supplies, although a portion of these gains was offset in September as prices surged off their lows.
 
Interest rate trading accrued a gain over the quarter, led by long positions in Eurodollar and Short Sterling contracts. Eurodollar prices moved upwards as the huge amounts of liquidity pumped into the banking system by the European Central Bank continued to filter through over the quarter. Prices also rose higher as comments from European Central Bank policymakers led analysts to believe that interest rates would be kept at historical lows well into 2010. In the US, the Federal Reserve extended the duration of its program for purchases of debt from banks, also increasing speculation of a prolonged period of low interest rates in the US. Elsewhere, Short Sterling rose over the period due to an increase in confidence that interest rate would remain low as a result of the Bank of England’s decision to extend its quantitative easing program.
 
The metals sector experienced a mixed quarter with strong performance in early September making up for earlier losses. However, choppy markets towards the end of the period presented difficulties with the AHL Diversified Program failing to lock profits in. Short aluminum positions posted the largest loss over the quarter after originally profiting from the downward metals trend in early July. A reversal in risk appetite and a falling US dollar were responsible for the bulk of losses on short aluminium positions. Whipsawing prices through August caused further losses on the majority of the AHL Diversified Program’s metals positions. A cautious change in sentiment in September recouped losses as investors
 
 
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grew concerned of a potential correction in the global equity market. In addition, the expectation of a prolonged period of low US interest rates increased the attractiveness of precious metals as an alternative asset class. As a result, long gold and silver contracts posted robust profits.
 
Trading in stock indices for the quarter finished negative despite accumulating gains in April. Highly volatile markets since mid May meant the AHL Diversified Program could not benefit from any sustained trends and duly surrendered all earlier profits. The biggest losses were from exposure to the S&P 500. Despite the index having its best quarter since 1998, choppy trading meant the AHL Diversified Program was unable to lock-in these gains. Other detractors came from European markets with the Euro-Stoxx and Dax Index also lacking any consistent trends. Long positions in the Hang Seng generated profits for the quarter as Asian stocks surged upwards encouraged by signs of a global economic recovery.
 
Stock trading was the best performing sector within the AHL Diversified Program this quarter. Generally, equities enjoyed one of the strongest quarters on record as economic data drove investors to price in a recovery and a return to economic growth. Positions in this quarter were almost entirely held long. As a result, the vast majority of positions were able to capture the rally and post profits. The strongest gains came from exposure to US indices, namely the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ 100. The exceptions were long positions in Japanese indices, namely the Nikkei 225 and Topix indices. Both indices were impacted by a decline in stock values during September as the Bank of Japan admitted it saw ‘downside risks to growth’ and the Japanese yen remained strong, hitting the stock values of exporters. As a result, long positions in such indices acted as detractors to the AHL Diversified Program’s overall performance.
 
Three months ended June 30, 2009:
 
Agriculture produced significant losses during the quarter, primarily driven by cotton, wheat, coffee and cocoa positions. Cotton reached a six month high in early May, although the AHL Diversified Program did not lock-in any profits due to volatile trading. Short positions in wheat for April and May resulted in losses, as prices rose. Losses were partially recovered in late June as short positions profited from declining prices. Switching in mid-May to a long position in coffee proved profitable in the short term, as wholesale coffee prices rose due to continued demand despite the economic downturn. However, all gains were reversed as prices fell sharply in June. Cocoa prices were highly volatile again this quarter, as market sentiment over long term demand whipsawed, preventing any profits from emerging. Sugar produced the greatest return as long positions gained from a sustained rally.
 
The bond sector experienced a loss over the quarter, dragged particularly by April’s negative performance. The AHL Diversified Program’s long positions in US and European government bonds proved particularly damaging to performance after prices generally fell as risk appetite rose.
 
Renewed concerns over a dramatic increase in US government bond issuance over the coming months weighed heavily on US Treasuries. Prices fell further after a report on home prices supported the view that the US housing market was stabilizing. In Europe, bond prices slumped after the European Central Bank cut rates by a smaller-than-expected amount. Elsewhere, long positions in UK Gilts also proved damaging over April and May as prices fell amid increasing alarm over UK’s rising debt levels and fears that it could lose its triple A credit status.
 
Elsewhere, long positions in Japanese government bonds were impacted by significant fluctuations in May price movements.  A switch to short positions in early June also proved unfavorable as prices rallied strongly throughout June. Poor economic data, which suggested a slow economic recovery, was the main driver of demand for the safe haven asset.  Profits generated from exposure to Australian bonds over May and June managed to trim losses. As Australian bond prices trended lower, the AHL Diversified Program’s short positions benefited.
 
Currency market trading incurred a loss for the quarter as a large degree of choppy movements negatively impacted performance and offset gains elsewhere.
 
 
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At the beginning of the period, world equity markets had enjoyed a month of strong rising markets as investors responded to an improvement in news flow by increasing risk levels. This rally in riskier assets continued in April and May as signs of life in the banking system grew larger and China’s huge stimulus plan began to filter through to official statistics. The latter played a key role in the advance of commodity-linked currencies such as AUD, ZAR, BRL and NZD in which the AHL Diversified Program held long positions against USD.  All contributed strongly to returns over the period, although the month of June was less beneficial than the previous two, as trends eased to trade largely within a band.
 
For many currencies, volatility in June was merely a continuation of choppy movements experienced in the previous two months. For currency pairs, EUR/GBP and JPY/USD, the quarter was significantly volatile with little observable trends developing. This led to a significant fluctuation of positions which ultimately caused losses for the AHL Diversified Program. The same was apparent with trading in EUR/CHF although losses here were extended further due to a sharp snapback in late June. Finally, the largest loss to the AHL Diversified Program came from short positions in GBP/USD as the British pound advanced on the back of the rise in risk appetite seen over April and May. In June, the currency traded within a band with no notable trend, negatively impacting returns again.
 
The energy sector produced the largest contribution to overall returns during the quarter. Switching in early May to a long position in Crude Oil proved profitable as it rallied to an eight month high of over USD 73 per barrel in June. However, profits tailed off slightly toward the end of the month on news of weaker-than-expected US consumer confidence. Gains also came from long positions in Gasoline which closely followed the performance of crude.  Natural gas detracted from profits as prices significantly fluctuated due to conflicting economic data and concerns over a “supply crunch” after Gazprom announced investment cuts and production delays.
 
Interest rate trading was the principal source of losses for the quarter. Primarily long positions in Eurodollar, Euribor and Short Sterling were responsible for the losses as the previously profitable trend reversed in the second half of May and in early June. Eurodollar prices plummeted over the period as positive economic data, better than expected US unemployment figures being the main trigger, sparked speculation of a rise in the US interest rates and a significant increase in LIBOR rates towards the back end of the year. However, losses were limited by gains secured in May especially from long positions in Eurodollar, Euribor and Short Sterling.
 
Metals positions suffered losses over the quarter. Base metals produced the worst return with short positions in Nickel, Aluminum and Copper losing heavily as these commodities climbed on positive manufacturing surveys in the US, Europe and China and a weak US dollar. Long positions in the precious metals all incurred small losses as prices fell sharply mid-way through June. Long positions in Gold made steady profits during May, but again were quickly reversed in June as the dollar strengthened.
 
Trading in stock indices for the quarter finished negative despite accumulating gains in April. Highly volatile markets since mid May meant the AHL Diversified Program could not benefit from any sustained trends and duly surrendered all earlier profits. The biggest losses were from exposure to the S&P 500. Despite the index having its best quarter since 1998, choppy trading meant the AHL Diversified Program was unable to lock-in these gains. Other detractors came from European markets with the Euro-Stoxx and Dax Index also lacking any consistent trends. Long positions in the Hang Seng generated profits for the quarter as Asian stocks surged upwards encouraged by signs of a global economic recovery.
 
Three months ended March 31, 2009:
 
Equity markets continued on their downward trend in early 2009, before rallying strongly in March.  Concerns over the severity of the worldwide recession and lingering fears of bank nationalization drove equity values lower in January and February. However, optimism returned to the market in March as economic data improved and market commentators started to talk of a market bottom being reached.
 
 
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Amid this environment, the AHL Diversified Program failed to build on its strong performance from last quarter. Numerous long standing trends, from which the AHL Diversified Program had profited in the past, became volatile or reversed direction. This was the case for the majority of sectors, but currency and bond markets in particular. Currency trading posted a loss over the quarter, with the majority of losses coming in the last three weeks of March. Long Japanese yen positions against the US dollar proved to be the largest detractor to performance. Demand for the yen fell over the period as its appeal as a “safe haven” asset came under threat. Poor export data and GDP figures painted a bleak picture of the Japanese economy, while an uptick in risk appetite also reduced demand for the yen. Within bond markets, primarily long positions in almost all markets (US Treasuries and Japanese bond position in particular) were responsible for losses as previously profitable trends became volatile and choppy, with many positions impacted by a whipsawing in prices.
 
On the positive side, exposure to equity and short-term interest rate markets posted gains. A number of short equity positions capitalized on the slide in equity values around the world, with short S&P 500 contracts providing the greatest gains. On the short-term interest rate market side, long Euribor positions were solely responsible for the positive returns seen within the sector.
 
The agriculturals sector had mixed performance after small gains from wheat positions were offset by slight losses from exposure to soymeal, soybeans and corn. Short positions in wheat posted gains as prices continued to edge lower due to demand concerns fuelled by the weakening economy. However, short positions in soy and corn proved detrimental, especially in March, after prices rose as Argentine farmers halted grain sales after the government rejected demands to cut a 35% export tariff on soya.
 
Trading in government bond markets posted a loss over the quarter. Primarily long positions in almost all markets were responsible for the losses as previously profitable trends became volatile and choppy, with many positions impacted by a whipsawing in prices. Falling equity prices in January and February drove more investors into bond markets. However, March saw a large rally in equities as risk appetite improved, removing some demand for government securities.
 
Currency trading posted a loss over the quarter, with the majority of losses coming in the last three weeks of March. Long Japanese yen positions against the US dollar proved to be the largest detractor to performance. Demand for the yen fell over the period. Short British pound positions versus the US dollar posted losses, mainly due to volatility in this currency pair as the FX rate finished the quarter relatively unchanged. The Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) decision to intervene and devalue its currency produced negative performance for the AHL Diversified Program’s long positions in the Swiss franc against the US dollar. The SNB narrowed its target interest rate range, sold francs and bought bonds in an attempt to provide stimulus to the countries export-driven economy and to avoid deflation. Short Euro versus US dollar positions also weighed on performance, particularly over the latter half of the quarter. The US currency weakened as the Federal Reserve announced it was set to implement a quantitative approach to monetary policy. The Fed stated it would buy $300bn of long-term US Treasuries in an effort to boost market liquidity, surprising most investors.
 
Energy trading had an overall negative quarter as the previous year’s trend in the oil market came to an end. The AHL Diversified Program struggled with whipsawing trends in oil markets as prices became largely range bound as market forces in both directions bought against each other. Global recession pushed oil prices down while OPEC agreed to cut production and some positive economic data helped rally commodities. Losses were improved by gains in short natural gas trades.
 
Interest rate trading posted gains for the quarter. Long Euribor positions were responsible for almost all of the sector’s positive performance. Fears of deflation, expectations of interest rates cuts and actual ECB moves in the Eurozone area boosted prices throughout the period. Holding back further gains were losses from Eurodollar positions held in February.
 
Trading in base metals made a slight loss over the period. Short positions in copper were the largest detractor from performance as the commodity experienced a rally towards the end of the period amidst
 
 
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improving US economic data and a more optimistic outlook for the Chinese economy. Short positions in aluminum proved to be the best performer as prices declined sharply over January as the outlook for future demand deteriorated and stock levels increased, pushing prices lower. Trading in precious metals posted a loss over the quarter. Short positions in silver proved to be misplaced as prices rose during the first of the period on safe haven buying. Long gold trades benefited from this safe haven buying over the first half of the period. However, prices failed to break through the all important $1000 mark, falling back quickly and becoming largely range bound, leading to losses over the second half of the quarter.
 
Periods Ended September 30, 2008:

 
30-Sep-08
Ending Equity
$162,663,046
 
Three months ended September 30, 2008:
 
Net assets increased $41,757,878 for the three months ended September 30, 2008.  This increase was attributable to subscriptions in the amount of $59,372,518, redemptions in the amount of $1,743,697 and a net loss from operations of $15,870,943.
 
Management Fees of $1,127,974, brokerage commissions of $246,259 and servicing fees of $393,316 were paid or accrued, and interest of $800,286 was earned or accrued on the Partnership’s cash and cash equivalent investments, for the three months ended September 30, 2008.
 
The Partnership’s other expenses paid or accrued for the three months ended September 30, 2008 were $102,081.
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2008:

Net assets increased $103,107,656 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  This amount represents subscriptions in the amount of $115,503,154, redemptions in the amount of $9,395,158 and a net loss from operations of $3,000,340.
 
Management Fees of $2,544,812, Incentive Fees of $3,211,277, brokerage commissions of $871,073 and servicing fees of $393,316 were paid or accrued, and interest of $1,889,067 was earned or accrued on the Partnership’s cash and cash equivalent investments, for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
 
The Partnership’s other expenses paid or accrued for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were $226,774.
 
Three months ended September 30, 2008:
 
The reversal of several major trends and volatile market conditions contributed to losses in this period.  Commodities suffered declines as the prospect of weaker global economic growth raised concerns over future demand.
 
Energy trading produced losses early in the period, as long positions across a number of markets suffered from a correction in prices.  Losses in energy trading were caused by long positions in crude oil as prices fell 11.4% and continued to decline in August. Long positions in natural gas caused losses in July, but short positions in natural gas led to improved performance in August.  Short positions in crude oil and oil related products reaped strong rewards in September as prices fell after Hurricane Ike shifted its course away from the Gulf of Mexico.
 
Trading in agriculturals resulted in losses in both July and August as positions in corn, cocoa, wheat, coffee and soybeans incurred losses. In September, positions cotton, wheat and corn proved particularly profitable.
 
 
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Losses were accrued by short UK Gilt trades in July and pessimism over the outlook for the global economy boosted returns from the bond sector in August, particularly for long positions in Japanese bonds, Australian bonds and UK Gilts.  In September, long positions in bonds suffered after prices fluctuated and investors’ appetite for risk ebbed and flowed over the month.
 
Currency trading posted some gains early in the period through long Mexican peso and Brazilian real positions against the US dollar, but these were offset by losses from long positions in the euro versus the US Dollar and British pound and Australian dollar versus the US Dollar.  The US Dollar rallied during July and August amid positive corporate earnings and supportive comments from US officials.  Short positions in various major currencies against the US dollar detracted from returns in September.  The US currency weakened mid-September on concerns over the longer-term consequences of the US Treasury’s proposed financial bailout package.
 
Equity markets were volatile over the period. After registering mixed performance in July, equity markets advanced in August after positive earnings announcements and then severely declined in September as the financial sector came under pressure.  Short positions in various stock indices were profitable in September as the FTSE 100, Nikkei and Hang Seng plunged over 13%.
 
Three months ended June 30, 2008:
 
Trading in oil and gas markets proved particularly profitable over the period, where long positions in crude oil and natural gas drove gains. Crude oil surged to new highs during the period and natural gas prices rose sharply amid increased demand from the power sector.

Long crude oil positions registered strong gains as West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) rose 11.7% in April. A record high of US $119.70 per barrel was reached on April 25, as a weakening US dollar, unexpected falls in US inventories and production difficulties drove prices higher. Long positions in products derived from crude oil, such as RBOB gasoline, heating oil and gas oil, also made gains as prices rose sharply.  WTI sustained its rise in May. A new closing high above US $132 per barrel was reached amid worries that demand would outstrip supply within the next few years and on the back of robust demand from China ahead of the Olympics. Meanwhile, OPEC continued to insist that there was no shortage of supply in the market and that elevated prices were a consequence of US dollar weakness and investor speculation. WTI hit fresh highs again in June as geopolitical tensions and concerns about disruptions to output in Nigeria intensified, overshadowing Saudi Arabia's pledge to provide more crude supplies.

Increasing inflationary pressures and changing interest rate expectations proved beneficial for bond and interest rate trading during the period as short positions in Eurobonds and Euribor contributed to performance. Prices fell in June on heightened speculation that the European Central Bank would lift interest rates after eurozone inflation continued to rise. Profits were slightly offset, however, by long positions in Asian equities and various equity indices as markets came under pressure on fears over stagflation and falling confidence in the financial and housing sectors.

The period highlighted the increasingly difficult task facing the world's central banks. The need to balance the risks to growth and the risks of accelerating inflation saw a continued divergence in monetary policy over the month.  In April, the Bank of England and Federal Reserve took action to protect growth, both lowering interest rates by 0.25%, while the European Central Bank focused on controlling inflation and left base rates unchanged at 4%.  Both the Bank of England and European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged over the months of May and June.

In currency markets, the US dollar regained some ground early in the period as investors speculated that the latest decrease in US interest rates may mark the end of the current loosening cycle.  The general improvement in sentiment witnessed during April gave strength to the US dollar, which rallied against the euro and Japanese yen towards the end of April, negatively affecting our currency positions.  May and June witnessed US dollar weakness and investor speculation.  In May, the Australian dollar hit a 24-year
 
 
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high against the US dollar on the back of surging commodity prices and disappointing US consumer confidence figures, which resulted in gains from long Australian dollar positions.

Equity markets began to recover in April from the heavy declines they registered in the first quarter with the S&P 500, FTSE 100 and Nikkei 225 ending up over 4%, 6% and 10%, respectively.  Global equity markets continued to trend higher in May as encouraging economic data releases in the US bolstered investor sentiment and dampened talks of a recession.  Global equities suffered a sharp sell-off in June, however, with the financial sector driving losses, after persistent speculation that further sub-prime related writedowns were imminent. The FTSE 100 and S&P 500 lost around 7% and 9%, respectively, while the MSCI Asia Pacific fell 8.8%. The slide in equities and gains in commodities increased gold's appeal, the precious metal rose 4.3% over the month June.

Three months ended March 31, 2008:
 
Equity markets suffered heavy losses during the quarter as concerns over the health of the financial system intensified and the outlook for the US economy deteriorated.  January saw the largest declines with a number of European and Asian indices registering double-digit monthly losses. Conditions improved in February and March but equities continued to trend lower and markets remained highly volatile.  The sharp sell-off in equity markets came despite the Federal Reserve slashing its target funds rate from 4.25% to 2.25% and central banks throughout the world injecting additional funds into money markets to increase liquidity.  The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut rates aggressively put further downward pressure on the dollar. The US currency slumped to lifetime lows against the euro and Swiss franc and sank to a multi-year low against the Japanese yen.  The weakness of the US dollar sent commodity prices sharply higher. Oil rose to a series of lifetime highs, spending most of the second half of the quarter above US $100 per barrel, while gold, base metal and agricultural prices also climbed to record highs.
 
Trading within agricultural markets made gains across the majority of contracts, with corn trading providing the largest contribution. Soy-based products rose to record highs during February on speculation that increased Chinese demand would cut into US inventories, although March saw a retraction in prices, paring earlier gains from long positions. Prices in soybean oil declined as Chinese importers surprisingly cancelled an order and US farmers stated that a greater proportion of land would be allocated to soy products in the near-term.
 
Bond trading accrued profits as Japanese bonds and US Treasuries led the way. Disappointing US economic data saw investors switching out of riskier asset classes and into government paper; sending the 2-year US Treasury yield from 3.05% on December 31, 2007 to 1.34% by mid-March. Long positions in Japanese bonds also proved beneficial on increased speculation that the Bank of Japan would cut interest rates to boost economic growth. However, gains were slightly offset by short positions in Australian bonds as investors became concerned over the impact of the credit crunch on economic growth.
 
Currency trading contributed excellently during the period. The quarter saw the US dollar continue to weaken against most major currencies due to ongoing concerns regarding the credit crisis and the US housing market. As a result, long positions in various currencies, in particular the Swiss franc, against the US dollar proved highly beneficial. March witnessed the euro hitting a record high of US $1.5846, as the European Central Bank (“ECB”) showed no indication of cutting interest rates in the near future.
 
Energy delivered a solid profit for the quarter as a weakening US dollar and increased demand supported price rises. Long positions in crude oil were beneficial despite the commodity sliding below US $90 at the beginning of the period. However, concerns that OPEC may cut production levels and a disruption to oil production in Nigeria sent prices higher, closing at a record high of US $110.33 per barrel on March 13. Distillate products such as gas oil and heating oil followed the upward trend of crude, accruing strong profits via our long positions.
 
 
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Precious metals trading made a solid profit as long positions in gold, silver and platinum made gains.  Gold rocketed upwards during the start of the period, eventually climbing above the US $1000 mark in mid-March. Elevated global inflation, a deteriorating US economy and a weak US dollar all supported the rise in gold, silver and platinum. In the base metals component, positive trading in copper offset losses from aluminum.
 
Trading in short-term interest rates posted a firm gain over the first quarter despite market volatility.  Long positions in Eurodollar and Euribor contracts posted the largest part of gains as investors bet on rate reductions in the US and Europe as turmoil swept through global markets. However, these earlier gains were reduced as hawkish rhetoric from the ECB indicated that interest rates for the eurozone would remain stable in the near-term.
 
Stock market trading posted a gain over the quarter, with short positions in the Nikkei, TOPIX and S&P 500 proving particularly fruitful. Serious concerns over the US economy prompted a large scale investor switch out of equities, with rapidly falling Asian markets reversing some of the gains accrued in 2007. Short exposure to European markets such as the Euro Stoxx, CAC40 and Dax also contributed to gains. However, some profits were reversed as the Federal Reserve intervened to calm markets with a 75bps federal funds rate cut, sending indices higher at the end of March.
 
ITEM 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
 
Not required.
 
ITEM 4T.
Controls and Procedures.
 
The General Partner, with the participation of the General Partner's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009.  Based on such evaluation, the Partnership’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no significant changes in the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to  materially affect, the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
 
None.
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
 
Not required.
 
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
(a)           Pursuant to the Partnership’s Limited Partnership Agreement, the Partnership may sell Units of Limited Partnership Interests (“Units”) as of the last business day of any calendar month or at such other times as the General Partner may determine.  On July 31, 2009, August 31, 2009 and September 30, 2009, the Partnership sold Class A Units, exclusive of non-cash transfers, to existing and new Limited Partners in the amount of $19,873,155, $10,755,504 and $7,230,910, respectively.  On July 31, 2009, August 31, 2009 and September 30, 2009, the Partnership sold Class A-2 Units, exclusive of non-cash transfers, to existing and new Limited Partners in the amount of $2,297,000, $2,514,000 and $2,453,108, respectively.  On July 31, 2009, August 31, 2009 and September 30, 2009, the Partnership sold Class B Units, exclusive of non-cash transfers, to existing and new Limited Partners in the amount of $8,853,742, $10,755,504 and $2,206,900, respectively.  On July 31, 2009, August 31, 2009 and September 30, 2009, the Partnership sold Class B-2 Units, exclusive of non-cash transfers, to existing and new Limited Partners in the amount of $414,000, $898,500 and $635,000, respectively.  There were no underwriting discounts or commissions in connection with the sales of the Units described above.
 
(b)           Not applicable.
 
(c)           Pursuant to the Partnership’s Limited Partnership Agreement, a Limited Partner may redeem some or all of its Units as of the last business day of each calendar month at the then current month-end Net Asset Value.  The redemption of Units has no impact on the value of Units that remain outstanding, and Units are not reissued once redeemed.  The following table summarizes the amount of Units redeemed, exclusive of non-cash transfers, during the three months ended September 30, 2009:
 

   
Class A Units
 
Class A-2 Units
 
Class B Units
 
Class B-2 Units
                 
Date of Redemption:
 
Amount Redeemed:
 
Amount Redeemed:
 
Amount Redeemed:
 
Amount Redeemed:
September 30, 2009
 
$3,530,988
 
$0
 
$783,024
 
$0
August 31, 2009
 
$2,453,783
 
$0
 
$549,063
 
$0
  July 31, 2009
 
$2,806,788
 
$0
 
$297,804
 
$0
TOTAL
 
$8,791,569
 
$0
 
$1,629,891
 
$0

 
Item 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities.
 
None.
 
 
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Item 4. Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
None.
 
Item 5. Other Information.
 
None.
 
Item 6. Exhibits.
 
The following exhibits are included herewith:
 
Designation
Description
   
4.1
Sixth Amended Limited Partnership Agreement of Man-AHL Diversified I L.P.
31.1         
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer
31.2         
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer
32.1         
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
32.2         
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer
 
The following exhibits are incorporated by reference herein from the exhibits of the same description and number filed on January 28, 2008 with the Partnership's Registration Statement on Form 10 (Reg. No. 000-53043).
 
3.1
Certificate of Limited Partnership of Man-AHL Diversified I L.P.
10.1
Form of Customer Agreement between E D & F Man International Inc. and Man-AHL Diversified Trading Company L.P.
10.2
Form of Trading Advisor Agreement between Man-AHL Diversified I L.P., Man Investments (USA) Corp. and Man-AHL (USA) Limited.
10.3
Form of Selling Agreement between Man Investments (USA) Corp. and Man Investments Inc.
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on November 16, 2009.
 
 
 
Man-AHL Diversified I L.P.
(Registrant)
 
     
 
By: Man Investments (USA) Corp.
General Partner
 
       
  By: /s/ Andrew Stewart  
       
   
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
       
  By: /s/ Alicia Borst Derrah  
       
   
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
(Principal Financial and Chief Accounting Officer)
 
 
 
 
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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
                                
 
Exhibit Number Description of Document
   
4.1                   
Sixth Amended Limited Partnership Agreement of Man-AHL Diversified I L.P.
31.1       
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer
31.2       
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer
32.1       
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
32.2       
Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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