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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 June 30, 2014 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: 000-25605

 
MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
 
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
Delaware
 
13-4018065
 
(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

As of June 30, 2014, 2,304,910.130 Limited Partnership Units were outstanding.

 
 

 

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

June 30, 2014





 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
     
 
Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013
2
     
 
Condensed Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2014
3
     
 
Condensed Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2013
4
     
 
Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
5
     
 
Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
6
     
 
Notes to Financial Statements
  7-24
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
25-34
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
34-41
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
42
     
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
43-57
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
57
     
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
57
     
Item 5.
Other Information
57-58
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
58-59







 
 

 









PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(Unaudited)
       
 
   June 30,   
 
December 31,
 
2014    
 
2013   
ASSETS
$    
 
$    
       
Trading Equity:
     
Unrestricted cash
25,083,304
 
32,286,024
Restricted cash
4,484,015
 
4,343,853
       
Total cash
 29,567,319
 
  36,629,877
       
Net unrealized gain on open contracts
769,395
 
1,791,720
       
Total Trading Equity
30,336,714
 
38,421,597
       
Interest receivable
527
 
429
       
Total Assets
  30,337,241
 
  38,422,026
       
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
     
       
Liabilities:
     
       
Redemptions payable
375,703
 
788,828
Accrued brokerage fees
100,615
 
189,910
Accrued management fees
37,731
 
47,478
       
Total Liabilities
514,049
 
1,026,216
       
Partners’ Capital:
     
       
Limited Partners (2,304,910.130 and 3,021,200.452 Units, respectively)
  29,312,245
 
  36,905,030
General Partner (40,177.306 and 40,177.306 Units, respectively)
510,947
 
490,780
       
Total Partners’ Capital
  29,823,192
 
  37,395,810
       
Total Liabilities and Partners’ Capital
  30,337,241
 
  38,422,026
       
NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT
           12.72
 
           12.22












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

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2014 (Unaudited)



Futures and Forward Contracts Purchased
Net unrealized      
gain/(loss) on
open contracts     
% of              
Partners’ Capital          
 
      $       
 
Commodity
(67,481)  
 (0.23)
Equity
   97,071
 0.32         
Foreign currency
443,679
1.49
Interest rate
        735,655
  2.47
     
Total Futures and Forward Contracts Purchased
     1,208,924
   4.05
     
     
Futures and Forward Contracts Sold
   
     
Commodity
   (210,670)
(0.70)        
Foreign currency
(198,982)
(0.67)        
Interest rate
           (490)
         –      (1)
     
Total Futures and Forward Contracts Sold
    (410,142)
     (1.37)
     
Unrealized Currency Loss
      (29,387)
        (0.10)               
     
Net fair value
             769,395
     2.58
     

(1)  Amount less than 0.005%.






















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

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2013





Futures and Forward Contracts Purchased
Net unrealized    
gain/(loss) on    
open contracts   
% of            
Partners’ Capital   
 
$                
 
Commodity
   (47,904)
   (0.13)  
Equity
   1,314,309
 3.51          
Foreign currency
143,958
0.39 
Interest rate
      (299,039)
 (0.80)
     
Total Futures and Forward Contracts Purchased
     1,111,324
   2.97
     
     
Futures and Forward Contracts Sold
   
     
Commodity
    388,301
1.04          
Equity
   (150)
         –   (1)         
Foreign currency
293,842
 0.79          
Interest rate
       35,977
               0.09                 
     
Total Futures and Forward Contracts Sold
      717,970
     1.92
     
Unrealized Currency Loss
     (37,574)
        (0.10)               
     
Net fair value
          1,791,720
     4.79
     


(1)  Amount less than 0.005%.



 





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

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
(Unaudited)


       
 
For the Three Months
Ended June  30,
 
For the Six Months
 Ended June 30,
               
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
$    
 
$    
 
$    
 
$   
INVESTMENT INCOME
             
Interest income
1,310
 
3,887
 
4,211
 
12,909
               
EXPENSES
             
Brokerage fees
301,889
 
632,522
 
833,539
 
1,274,187
Management fees
113,208
 
158,131
 
246,121
 
318,547
               
Total Expenses
415,097
 
790,653
 
1,079,660
 
1,592,734
               
NET INVESTMENT LOSS
(413,787)
 
(786,766)
 
(1,075,449)
 
(1,579,825)
               
TRADING RESULTS
             
Trading profit (loss):
             
Net realized
2,387,920
 
(545,321)
 
3,223,374
 
2,627,768
Net change in unrealized
(107,054)
 
(23,161)
 
(1,022,325)
 
(226,804)
               
Total Trading Results
2,280,866
 
(568,482)
 
2,201,049
 
2,400,964
               
NET INCOME (LOSS)
1,867,079
 
(1,355,248)
 
1,125,600
 
821,139
               
NET INCOME (LOSS) ALLOCATION
             
               
Limited Partners
1,836,844
 
(1,338,728)
 
1,105,433
 
812,625
General Partner
30,235
 
(16,520)
 
20,167
 
8,514
               
               
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER UNIT *
             
               
Limited Partners
0.75
 
(0.41)
 
0.50
 
0.18
General Partner
0.75
 
(0.41)
 
0.50
 
0.18
               
 
Units    
 
Units   
 
Units   
 
Units   
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF UNITS OUTSTANDING
 
2,450,676.482
 
 
3,459,174.088
 
 
2,697,308.695
 
 
3,579,298.246


* Based on change in net asset value per Unit.


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



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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS’ CAPITAL
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
(Unaudited)



 
Units of  
           
 
Partnership
 
Limited
 
General
   
 
Interest  
 
Partners
 
Partner
 
Total
     
$     
 
$   
 
$     
Partners’ Capital,
             
December 31, 2013
3,061,377.758
 
36,905,030
 
490,780
 
37,395,810
               
Net Income
 
1,105,433
 
20,167
 
1,125,600
                
Redemptions
(716,290.322)
 
(8,698,218)
 
–    
 
(8,698,218)
               
Partners’ Capital,
             
June 30, 2014
2,345,087.436
 
29,312,245
 
510,947
 
29,823,192
               
               
               
               
Partners’ Capital,
             
December 31, 2012
3,829,856.307
 
43,017,920
 
530,369
 
43,548,289
               
Net Income
 
812,625
 
8,514
 
821,139
               
Redemptions
(459,115.031)
 
(5,376,697)
 
(75,006)
 
(5,451,703)
               
Partners’ Capital,
             
June 30, 2013
3,370,741.276
 
38,453,848
 
463,877
 
38,917,725





















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

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2014

(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 WNT 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 ended December 31, 2013 (the “Form 10-K”).

1.  Organization
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter WNT L.P. is a Delaware limited partnership organized in 1998 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 Charter series of funds, comprised of the Partnership, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter Aspect L.P., and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Charter Campbell L.P. (collectively, the “Charter Series”).






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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
 

 
Ceres Managed Futures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, acts as the general partner (“Ceres” or the “General Partner”) and commodity pool operator for the Partnership.  Ceres is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC (“MSSBH”).  MSSBH is wholly-owned indirectly by Morgan Stanley.  Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC is doing business as Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (“Morgan Stanley Wealth Management”).  Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a principal subsidiary of MSSBH.

The clearing commodity broker for the Partnership is Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (“MS&Co.”).  MS&Co. also acts as the counterparty on all trading of foreign currency forward contracts. MS&Co. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley. Winton Capital Management Limited (the “Trading Advisor”) is the trading advisor to the Partnership.

Effective April 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fee for the Partnership was reduced from 6.0% per annum (paid monthly) to 4.0% per annum (paid monthly) of the Partnership’s net assets.







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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

2.  
Financial Highlights
Financial Highlights for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
                                For the Three                                                                  For the Six
                         Months Ended June 30,                                                       Months Ended June 30,

 
        2014
      2013 
       2014
       2013
         Per Unit operating performance:
       
         Net asset value at the beginning of the period:
$     11.97
$     11.96
$     12.22
$     11.37
         
                     Interest Income
 –    (3)
 –    (3)
 –    (3)
 –    (3)
                     Expenses
       (0.17)
       (0.23)
       (0.41)
       (0.45)
                     Realized/Unrealized Income (Loss) (1)
                 0.92
       (0.18)
         0.91
         0.63
                     Net Income (Loss)
                 0.75
       (0.41)
         0.50
         0.18
         
         Net asset value, June 30:
 $   12.72
 $   11.55
 $   12.72
 $   11.55
         
         Ratios to average net assets:
       
                     Net Investment Loss  (2)
      (5.5)%
      (7.7)%
      (6.9)%
      (7.6)%
                     Expenses before Incentive Fees (2)
       5.6 %
       7.7 %
      (6.9)%
       7.7 %
                     Expenses after Incentive Fees (2)
       5.6 %
       7.7 %
      (6.9)%
       7.7 %
         Total return before incentive fees
       6.3 %
      (3.4)%
       4.1 %
       1.6 %
         Total return after incentive fees
       6.3 %
      (3.4)%
       4.1 %
       1.6 %
         

(1)
 
Realized/Unrealized Income (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)
 
Amount less than $0.005 per Unit.







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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


3.  Related Party Transactions
The Partnership’s cash is on deposit in commodity brokerage accounts with Morgan Stanley.  Monthly, MS&Co. pays the Partnership interest income on 100% of the average daily equity maintained in cash in the Partnership’s account during each month at a rate equal to 100% of the monthly average of the 4-week U.S. Treasury bill discount rate.  MS&Co. retains any interest earned in excess of the interest paid by MS&Co. to the Partnership.  For purposes of such interest payments, net assets do not include monies due to the Partnership on Futures Interests that have not been received.  The Partnership pays a flat rate brokerage fee to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and/or its affiliates.

 
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 the 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.






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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

The resulting net change in unrealized gains and losses is reflected in the “Net change in unrealized” trading profit (loss) for 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.) on 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 an exchange-traded contract 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 fair value of an off-exchange-traded contract is based on the fair value quoted by the counterparty.

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


The Partnership’s contracts are accounted for on a trade-date basis.  The Partnership accounts for its derivative investments as described in Note 5. Derivatives and Hedging as required by the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (the “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, forward, swaps or options contracts, and other financial instruments with similar characteristics such as caps, floors, and collars.

The net unrealized gains 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 on Open Contracts
Longest Maturities
Date
Exchange-Traded
Off-Exchange-Traded
Total
Exchange-Traded
Off-Exchange-Traded
 
$
$
$
   
Jun. 30, 2014
752,178
17,217
769,395
Jun. 2017
Dec. 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
1,777,462                      
14,258                                    
1,791,720      
                          Dec. 2016                           
Jun. 2014                   

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
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 gain amounts reflected in the Partnership’s Statements of Financial Condition.  The net unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts are 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. acts as the futures commission merchant or the counterparty, 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., which is acting as a commodity futures broker for the Partnership’s exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts, is required, pursuant to regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), to segregate from its own assets, and for the sole benefit of its commodity customers, total cash held by it 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 on all open exchange-traded futures, exchange-traded forward, and exchange-traded futures-styled options contracts, which, in the aggregate, totaled $30,319,497 and $38,407,339 at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.  With respect to the Partnership’s off-exchange-traded forward currency options contracts,

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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’s accounts with the counterparty, which is accomplished by daily maintenance of the cash balance in a custody account held at MS&Co., 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 netting agreements.  This agreement, which
seeks to reduce both the Partnership’s and MS&Co.’s exposure on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts including options on such 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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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
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.

On January 1, 2013, the Partnership adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-11, “Disclosure about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” and ASU 2013-01, “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”.  ASU 2011-11 created a new disclosure

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

requirement about the nature of an entity’s rights to setoff and the related arrangements associated with its financial instruments and derivative instruments, while ASU 2013-01 clarified the types of instruments and transactions that are subject to the offsetting disclosure requirements established by ASU 2011-11.  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 these disclosures is to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards. The new guidance did not have a significant impact on the Partnership’s financial statements.

The following tables summarize the valuation of the Partnership’s investments as of June 30, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively.







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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2014:  
 
Gross Amounts
Recognized     
Gross Amounts 
Offset in the  
Statements of Financial 
Condition  
Net Amounts
Presented in the 
 Statements of
Financial  
Condition  
 
$         
$          
$           
Assets
     
Futures
1,581,923
(800,932)
780,991
Forwards
     217,885
  (200,094)
       17,791
       
Total Assets
  1,799,808
(1,001,026)
     798,782
       
    Liabilities
     
Futures
(800,932)
800,932
                 –           
    Forwards
      (200,094)
    200,094
                 –           
 
     
Total Liabilities
 (1,001,026)
  1,001,026
                 –           
       
Unrealized currency loss
   
     (29,387)
       
Total net unrealized gain on
     
open contracts
   
     769,395

Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2013:

 
Gross Amounts  
Recognized     
Gross Amounts
Offset in the 
 Statements of Financial
Condition   
Net Amounts
Presented in the
  Statements of
Financial      
Condition     
 
$             
$           
$            
Assets
     
Futures
2,391,563
(576,554)
1,815,009
Forwards
     120,687
  (106,402)
      14,285
       
Total Assets
  2,512,250
(682,956)
  1,829,294
       
    Liabilities
     
Futures
(576,554)
576,554
                 –           
    Forwards
      (106,402)
    106,402
                 –           
 
     
Total Liabilities
   (682,956)
   682,956
                 –           
       
Unrealized currency loss
   
     (37,574)
       
Total net unrealized gain on
     
open contracts
   
  1,791,720

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


The effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 2014:
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
289,932
(357,413)
    18,988
(229,658)
(278,151)
385                         
Equity
217,433
(120,362)
        –  
        –  
97,071
401                         
Foreign currency
494,899
   (51,220)
13,790
(212,772)
244,697
655                         
Interest rate
   764,024
   (28,369)
          742
(1,232)
  735,165
1,363                        
Total
1,766,288
  (557,364)
    33,520
(443,662)
    798,782
 
             
Unrealized currency loss
       
   (29,387)
 
Total net unrealized gain on open contracts
       
769,395
 


The effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2013:
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 year
(absolute quantity)
 
$       
$            
  $          
$          
$      
 
Commodity
68,217
(116,121)
    440,152
(51,851)
340,397
375                       
Equity
1,314,348
(39)
        –  
(150)
1,314,159
469                       
Foreign currency
258,532
   (114,574)
295,620
(1,778)
437,800
663                       
Interest rate
90,691
   (389,730)
      44,690
(8,713)
(263,062)
1,087                       
Total
1,731,788
   (620,464)
  780,462
(62,492)
 1,829,294
 
             
Unrealized currency loss
       
   (37,574)
 
Net unrealized gain on open contracts
       
1,791,720
 

The following tables summarize the net trading results of the Partnership for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.


 

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

The effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014, included in Total Trading Results:

 
For the Three Months
 
For the Six Months
 
Ended June 30, 2014
 
Ended June 30, 2014
Type of Instrument
          $               
 
$                 
       
Commodity
(521,452)
 
(705,278)
Equity
878,244
 
181,103
Foreign currency
230,247
 
203,094
Interest rate
1,690,408
 
2,513,944
Unrealized currency gain (loss)
             3,419
 
            8,186
Total
     2,280,866
 
    2,201,049


Line items on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014:
 
For the Three Months
 
For the Six Months
 
Ended June 30, 2014
 
Ended June 30, 2014
Trading Results
          $              
 
$              
       
Net realized
2,387,920
 
3,223,374
Net change in unrealized
         (107,054)
 
    (1,022,325)
Total Trading Results
        2,280,866
 
       2,201,049

The Effect of Trading Activities on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013, included in Total Trading Results:

 
For the Three Months
 
For the Six Months
 
Ended June 30, 2013
 
Ended June 30, 2013
Type of Instrument
          $                
 
$                 
       
Commodity
2,050,845
 
2,170,349
Equity
421,440
 
2,970,516
Foreign currency
(519,989)
 
165,017
Interest rate
(2,533,945)
 
(2,902,031)
Unrealized currency gain/(loss)
         13,167
 
         (2,887)
Total
     (568,482)
 
    2,400,964








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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

Line Items on the Statements of Income and Expenses for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013:
 
For the Three Months
 
For the Six Months
 
Ended June 30, 2013
 
Ended June 30, 2013
Trading Results
          $               
 
$            
       
Net realized
(545,321)
 
2,627,768
Net change in unrealized
          (23,161)
 
       (226,804)
Total Trading Results
        (568,482)
 
      2,400,964


6. Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
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 and 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 consideration of factors specific to the investment.

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


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, 2014
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets/Liabilities
(Level 1)
Significant Other
 Observable Inputs 
(Level 2)    
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total      
 
$       
   $       
$
 
$         
Assets
         
Futures
1,581,923
–   
   n/a
 
1,581,923
Forwards
           56,451
   161,434
   n/a
 
           217,885 
           
  Total Assets
1,638,374
   161,434
   n/a
 
1,799,808
           
    Liabilities
         
Futures
800,932
–   
   n/a
 
800,932
    Forwards
           55,877
   144,217
   n/a
 
200,094
           
  Total Liabilities
856,809
   144,217
   n/a
 
1,001,026
           
Unrealized currency loss
       
         (29,387)
           
  *Net fair value
781,565
     17,217
   n/a
 
  769,395









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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


December 31, 2013
Unadjusted
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets/Liabilities
(Level 1)
Significant Other
 Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total   
 
$     
$   
     $
 
$       
Assets
         
Futures
2,391,563
–     
   n/a
 
2,391,563
Forwards
              –       
   120,687
   n/a
 
           120,687 
           
  Total Assets
2,391,563
   120,687
   n/a
 
2,512,250
           
    Liabilities
         
Futures
576,554
–     
   n/a
 
576,554
    Forwards
              –       
106,402 
   n/a
 
106,402
           
  Total Liabilities
576,554
106,402
   n/a
 
682,956
           
Unrealized currency loss
       
       (37,574)
           
  *Net fair value
1,815,009
    14,285
   n/a
 
  1,791,720


* This amount comprises the “Net unrealized gain on open contracts” on the Statements of Financial Condition.

During the period from January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014, and the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, there were no Level 3 assets and liabilities, and there were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2.



7.  Investment Company Status
Effective January 1, 2014, the Partnership adopted ASU 2013-08, “Financial Services — Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement and Disclosure Requirements.” ASU 2013-08 changes the approach to the investment company assessment, requires non-controlling ownership interests in other investment companies to be measured at fair value, and requires additional disclosures

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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


about the investment company’s status as an investment company.   ASU 2013-08 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013.  The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Partnership’s financial statements.  Based on management’s assessment, the Partnership has been deemed to be an investment company since inception.  It has all of the fundamental and typical characteristics of an investment company.  

 
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 only on the offsetting London Metal Exchange 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 and expenses for income tax purposes. The Partnership files U.S. federal and state tax returns.



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MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY CHARTER WNT L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONCLUDED)




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, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  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 2010 through 2013 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 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 other than those disclosed below.


Effective October 1, 2014, the flat rate brokerage fee, currently equal to an annual rate of 4.0% of the Partnership’s net assets, will be separated into (i) a general partner administrative fee payable to the General Partner equal to an annual rate of 2.0% of the Partnership’s net assets, and (ii) an ongoing placement agent fee payable to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management equal to an annual rate of 2.0% of the Partnership’s net assets. The October 1, 2014 fee changes, in the aggregate, will not exceed the flat rate brokerage fee and, accordingly, there will be no change to the aggregate fees incurred by the Partnership.
 
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Item 2.                      MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


As of June 30, 2014, the percentage of assets allocated to each market sector was approximately as follows: Interest Rate 20.93%; Currency 33.17%; Equity 30.20%; and Commodity 15.70%.

Liquidity.  The Partnership deposits its assets with MS&Co. as clearing commodity broker 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 either in 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, 2014, approximately 74.86% of the Partnership’s total investment exposure is futures contracts which are exchange-traded while approximately 25.14% is 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 trades approximately 95 futures and forward contracts on U.S. and non-U.S. exchanges and markets.

The Trading Advisor employs a fully systematic, computerized, technical, trend-following trading system developed by its principals.  This system tracks the daily price movements from these markets around the world, and carries out certain computations to determine each day how long or short the portfolio should be in an attempt to maximize profit within a certain range of risk.  If rising prices in a particular market are anticipated, a long position will be established in that market; if prices in a particular market are expected to fall, a short position in that market will be established.

The following presents a summary of the Partnership’s operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, and a general discussion of its trading activities during each period.  It is important to

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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 24 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 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.

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For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
The Partnership recorded total trading results including interest income totaling $2,282,176 and expenses totaling $415,097, resulting in net income of $1,867,079 for the three months ended June 30, 2014.  The Partnership’s net asset value per Unit increased from $11.97 at March 31, 2014 to $12.72 at June 30, 2014.

During the second quarter, the Partnership posted a gain in net asset value per Unit as trading profits in global interest rates, global stock index, currencies and energies more than offset losses in the agricultural and metals markets. The most significant gains were achieved within the global interest rate sector, primarily during May, from long positions in European fixed income futures as prices advanced as German unemployment unexpectedly increased and euro-area lending contracted, boosting demand for the relative “safety” of government debt. Additional gains were recorded during May from long positions in U.S. Treasury bond and Treasury notes futures as prices increased amid easing investor concern the U.S. Federal Reserve would raise borrowing costs. Within the global stock index markets, gains were recorded during May and June primarily from long positions in U.S. equity index futures as prices rallied after positive economic data fueled speculation the U.S. economy was rebounding from its first quarter contraction.  Within the currency sector, gains were recorded during June from long positions in the British pound versus the U.S. dollar as the relative value of the British pound advanced after a report from the U.K. Office for National Statistics showed British business investment surged during the first quarter. Long positions in the Australian dollar versus the U.S. dollar also recorded gains during June. Within the energy markets, gains were achieved primarily from long positions in natural gas futures as prices moved higher after government data indicated fuel inventories fell to an 11-year-low during April. A portion of the Partnership’s gains for the quarter was offset by losses incurred

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within the agricultural markets during June from long positions in the soybean complex as prices declined after favorable weather throughout much of the U.S. Midwest boosted soybean plantings to near record levels. Additional losses were recorded during May from long positions in corn futures as prices declined as spring plantings in the U.S. accelerated due to mild weather throughout the Midwest. Within the metals markets, losses were recorded primarily during June from short positions in gold and silver futures as precious metals prices rallied as increased turmoil in the Ukraine and Iraq spurred investors to the relative safety of the precious metals.

The Partnership recorded total trading results including interest income totaling $2,205,260 and expenses totaling $1,079,660, resulting in net income of $1,125,600 for the six months ended June 30, 2014.  The Partnership’s net asset value per Unit increased from $12.22 at December 31, 2013 to $12.72 at June 30, 2014.

During the first six months of the year, the Partnership posted a gain in net asset value per Unit as trading profits in the global interest rate, global stock index, currency, and energy markets offset losses in the metals and agricultural markets. The most significant gains were achieved within the global interest rate sector, primarily during May, from long positions in European fixed income futures as prices advanced as German unemployment unexpectedly increased and euro-area lending contracted, boosting demand for the relative “safety” of government debt. During May gains were also recorded from long positions in U.S. Treasury bond and Treasury note futures as prices increased amid easing investor concern the U.S. Federal Reserve would raise borrowing costs. Additional gains in the fixed income sector were recorded during January from long positions in European fixed income futures.

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Within the global stock index sector, gains were experienced during February from long positions in U.S. and European equity index futures as prices advanced amid improving U.S. and European consumer confidence. During May gains were achieved from long positions in U.S. and European equity index futures as prices climbed higher on positive economic indicators in the U.S. and Europe spurring investor sentiment. Gains were achieved within the currency markets during February from long positions in the British pound versus the U.S. dollar as the relative value of the pound increased after Bank of England policy makers expressed little concern that the strength of the currency would harm the British economy. Additional gains in the currency sector were experienced during June from long positions in the British pound versus the U.S. dollar as the relative value of the pound advanced. Within the energy markets, gains were achieved, primarily during January, from long positions in natural gas futures as prices advanced after a U.S. government report showed a record drop in U.S. inventories. The Partnership’s gains for the first six months of the year were partially offset by losses incurred within the metals sector during June from short positions in gold and silver futures as precious metals prices rallied as increased turmoil in the Ukraine and Iraq caused investors to seek the relative safety of the precious metals. Additional losses were incurred during February from short positions in silver and gold futures as prices moved higher as increased geo-political tensions and discouraging U.S. economic data spurred investor demand. Within the agricultural sector, losses were experienced during June from long positions in the soybean complex as prices declined after favorable weather throughout much of the U.S. Midwest boosted soybean plantings to near record levels. Additional losses were incurred during February from short positions in coffee and sugar futures as prices advanced as adverse weather in Brazil negatively affected crops.


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For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
The Partnership recorded total trading results including interest income totaling $(564,595) and expenses totaling $790,653, resulting in a net loss of $1,355,248 for the three months ended June 30, 2013.  The Partnership’s net asset value per Unit decreased from $11.96 at March 31, 2013 to $11.55 at June 30, 2013.

During the second quarter, the Partnership posted a loss in net asset value per Unit as losses in the global interest rate, currency, and energy markets offset profits in metals, global stock index, and agricultural futures. The most significant losses were incurred within the global interest rate sector during May and June from long positions in U.S. and European interest rate futures as prices declined amid speculation a strengthening U.S. economy would spur the Federal Reserve to cut is bond buying program. Additional losses were recorded in the currency markets during May and June from positions in the British pound and the euro as the value of these European currencies moved without consistent direction amid conflicting data and expectations for future European economic growth.  Within the energy markets, losses were experienced during May from long futures positions in natural gas futures as prices declined in late May on forecasts of mild weather and bigger-than-expected inventories in the U.S. Natural gas prices continued this downward movement throughout June, adding to the Partnership’s losses from long natural gas futures positions. A portion of the Partnership’s losses during the quarter was offset by gains achieved within the metals sector throughout the quarter from short positions in gold futures as prices declined on signs the U.S. economy was growing at a faster-than-expected rate, decreasing demand for gold as a store of value. Additional gains within the sector were achieved from short positions in copper futures during June as prices declined due to concerns a manufacturing slowdown in China would decrease demand for the industrial metal. Within the global stock index markets, gains

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were recorded during April and May from long positions in U.S., European and Asian stock index futures as prices increased as central bank chiefs in the U.S., Europe and Japan pledged to support ongoing stimulus measures. Additional gains were recorded within the agricultural markets from long positions in soybean futures as prices increased towards the end of May amid planting delays in the U.S. and sustained demand from China.  Smaller profits in the agriculturals were recorded from short positions in coffee futures throughout much of the quarter.

The Partnership recorded total trading results including interest income totaling $2,413,873 and expenses totaling $1,592,734, resulting in net income of $821,139 for the six months ended June 30, 2013.  The Partnership’s net asset value per Unit increased from $11.37 at December 31, 2012, to $11.55 at June 30, 2013.

During the first six months of the year, the Partnership recorded a gain in net asset value per Unit as profits across global stock indices, metals, agriculturals and currencies more than offset losses in global interest rate and energy futures. The most significant gains were recorded within the global stock index markets in January from long positions in U.S., European and Asian stock index futures as prices advanced on positive economic sentiment in the U.S. following the resolution of the ‘fiscal cliff’ and as newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe voiced his commitment to advance stimulus measures in that country. Throughout the next several months, central bank quantitative easing measures in much of the industrialized world continued to drive global stock prices higher, with long futures positions in the sector posting gains in each month with the exception of during June. Within the metals sector, gains were achieved during the second quarter from short positions in gold futures as prices

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declined on reports the U.S. Federal Reserve would consider curtailing its stimulus program earlier-than-expected, decreasing demand for gold as a store of value.  Additional gains were recorded from short positions in copper futures in April and June as prices declined following reports a key gauge of Chinese manufacturing missed estimates, spurring concern demand from China may slow. Within the agricultural markets, gains were recorded during February from short positions in wheat futures as rain in the Midwest weakened prices amid dampened concerns that drought conditions would curtail U.S. exports. During May, long positions in soybean futures resulted in additional gains as prices increased amid planting delays in the U.S. and sustained demand from China. In currencies, gains were recorded primarily during January from short positions in the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar as the value of the yen declined on speculation the Bank of Japan will ease monetary policy.  A portion of the Partnerships gains during the first half of the year was offset by losses incurred within the global interest rate sector during May and June from long positions in U.S. and European interest rate futures as prices declined due to speculation the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank would curb stimulus measures. Within the energy markets, losses were incurred primarily during May and June from long positions in natural gas futures as prices declined due to mild weather throughout much of the U.S. and larger-than-expected inventories.


 
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

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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 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 on an agreed-upon settlement date.

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.
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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
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, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)).  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.



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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.

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 of market movements far exceeding expectations in the markets traded by the Partnership 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

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market category as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the highest, lowest and average values during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.  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.

As of June 30, 2014, the Partnership’s total capitalization was approximately $30 million.


                                        June 30, 2014

Primary Market
 
% of
Risk Category
VaR
Total Capitalization
     
Currency
$1,986,512
6.66%
     
Interest Rate
1,253,619
4.20%
     
Equity
1,808,786
6.07%
     
Commodity
      939,656
3.15%
     
Total
$5,988,573
20.08%


                                          Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
Market Sector
High VaR
 
Low VaR
 
Average VaR*
 
Currency
 $2,026,152
$1,872,434
$1,957,151
Interest Rate
$1,323,841
 $930,491
$1,138,825
Equity
$1,820,216 
$1,129,395
$1,414,447
Commodity
$1,037,570
$874,728
 $961,465
* Average month-end-VaR.


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As of December 31, 2013, the Partnership’s total capitalization was approximately $37 million.

                                     December 31, 2013
Primary Market
 
% of
Risk Category
VaR
Total Capitalization
     
Currency
$2,106,708
5.63%
     
Interest Rate
684,939
1.83%
     
Equity
2,065,765
5.52%
     
Commodity
     905,249
2.42%
     
Total
$5,762,661
15.40%

                               Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2013
Market Sector
High VaR
Low VaR
Average VaR*
Currency
 $2,589,739
$1,536,508
$2,036,991
Interest Rate
$1,736,399
 $252,865
$800,361
Equity
$2,224,252 
$899,991
$1,733,601 
Commodity
$1,727,801
$667,554
$1,011,880
*Average 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.

Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Primary Trading Risk Exposures
The following qualitative disclosures regarding the Partnership’s market risk exposures - except for

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(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 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.

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.
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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, 2014.  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 is recorded, processed, 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, 2014.

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.

 
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
There are no material legal proceedings pending against the Partnership nor the General Partner.

The following information supplements and amends the discussion set forth under Part I, Item 3 “Legal Proceedings” in the Partnership’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, as updated by the Partnership’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.


On June 1, 2011, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated converted from a Delaware corporation to a Delaware limited liability company.  As a result of that conversion, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated is now named Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC.


MS&Co. is a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, a Delaware holding company.  Morgan Stanley files periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as required by the Exchange Act, which include current descriptions of material litigation and material proceedings and investigations, if any, by governmental and/or regulatory agencies or self-regulatory organizations concerning Morgan Stanley and its subsidiaries, including MS&Co.  As a consolidated subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, MS&Co. does not file its own periodic reports with the SEC that contain descriptions of material litigation, proceedings and investigations.  As a result, please refer to the “Legal Proceedings” section of Morgan Stanley’s SEC 10-K filings for 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
 
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In addition to the matters described in those filings, in the normal course of business, each of Morgan Stanley and MS&Co. 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 legal actions include claims for substantial compensatory and/or punitive damages or claims for indeterminate amounts of damages.  Each of Morgan Stanley and MS&Co. is also involved, from time to time, in investigations and proceedings by governmental and/or regulatory agencies or self-regulatory organizations, certain of which may result in adverse judgments, fines or penalties.  The number of these investigations and proceedings has increased in recent years with regard to many financial services institutions, including Morgan Stanley and MS&Co.


MS&Co. is a Delaware limited liability company with its main business office located at 1585 Broadway, New York, New York 10036.  Among other registrations and memberships, MS&Co. is registered as a futures commission merchant and is a member of National Futures Association (“NFA”).


On May 7, 2009, MS&Co. was named as a defendant in a purported class action lawsuit brought under Sections 11, 12 and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which is now styled In re Morgan Stanley Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Litigation and is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”).  The third amended complaint, filed on September 30,

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2011, alleges, among other things, that the registration statements and offering documents related to the offerings of certain mortgage pass-through certificates in 2006 contained false and misleading information concerning the pools of residential loans that backed these securitizations. The plaintiffs seek, among other relief, class certification, unspecified compensatory and rescissionary damages, costs, interest and fees. On July 22, 2014, the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle the litigation. The settlement is subject to court approval.

 
On December 23, 2009, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle filed a complaint against MS&Co. and another defendant in the Superior Court of the State of Washington, styled Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., et al.  The amended complaint, filed on September 28, 2010, alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to plaintiff of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $233 million. The complaint raises claims under the Washington State Securities Act and seeks, among other things, to rescind the plaintiff’s purchase of such certificates. On October 18, 2010, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the action. By orders dated June 23, 2011 and July 18, 2011, the court denied defendants’ omnibus motion to dismiss plaintiff’s amended complaint and on August 15, 2011, the court denied MS&Co.’s individual motion to dismiss the amended complaint.  At June 25, 2014, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in these cases was approximately $55 million, and the certificates had not yet incurred actual losses. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss for this action up to the
 
 

 
 
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difference between the $55 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses and to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.
 

On March 15, 2010, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco filed two complaints against MS&Co. and other defendants in the Superior Court of the State of California. These actions are styled Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, et al., and Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco v. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. et al., respectively. Amended complaints filed on June 10, 2010 allege that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in connection with the sale to plaintiff of a number of mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The amount of certificates allegedly sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. in these cases was approximately $704 million and $276 million, respectively. The complaints raise claims under both the federal securities laws and California law and seek, among other things, to rescind the plaintiff’s purchase of such certificates. On August 11, 2011, plaintiff’s claims brought under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, were dismissed with prejudice. The defendants filed answers to the amended complaints on October 7, 2011. On February 9, 2012, defendants’ demurrers with respect to all other claims were overruled. On December 20, 2013, plaintiff’s negligent misrepresentation claims were dismissed with prejudice. A bellwether trial is currently scheduled to begin in January 2015. MS&Co. is not a defendant in connection with the securitizations at issue in that trial. On May 23, 2014, plaintiff and the defendants in the bellwether trial filed motions for summary adjudication. At June 25, 2014, the current unpaid

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balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in these cases was approximately $301 million, and the certificates had incurred actual losses of approximately $6 million. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss for this action up to the difference between the $301 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses and to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.


On October 15, 2010, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago filed a complaint against MS&Co. and other defendants in the Circuit Court of the State of Illinois styled Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago v. Bank of America Funding Corporation et al. The complaint alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to plaintiff of a number of mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. in this action was approximately $203 million. The complaint raises claims under Illinois law and seeks, among other things, to rescind the plaintiff’s purchase of such certificates. On March 24, 2011, the court granted plaintiff leave to file an amended complaint. MS&Co. filed its answer on December 21, 2012. On December 13, 2013, the court entered an order dismissing all claims related to one of the securitizations at issue. At June 25, 2014, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $56 million, and the certificates had not yet incurred actual losses. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $56

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million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses and to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.

On October 25, 2010, MS&Co., certain affiliates and Pinnacle Performance Limited, a special purpose vehicle, were named as defendants in a purported class action related to securities issued by the special purpose vehicle in Singapore, commonly referred to as Pinnacle Notes. The case is styled Ge Dandong, et al. v. Pinnacle Performance Ltd., et al. and is pending in the SDNY. An amended complaint was filed on October 22, 2012.  The court denied defendants’ motion to dismiss the amended complaint on August 22, 2013 and granted class certification on October 17, 2013.  On October 30, 2013, defendants filed a petition for permission to appeal the court’s decision granting class certification.  On January 31, 2014, plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint.  The second amended complaint alleges that the defendants engaged in a fraudulent scheme to defraud investors by structuring the Pinnacle Notes to fail and benefited subsequently from the securities’ failure.  In addition, the second amended complaint alleges that the securities’ offering materials contained material misstatements or omissions regarding the securities’ underlying assets and the alleged conflicts of interest between the defendants and the investors.  The second amended complaint asserts common law claims of fraud, aiding and abetting fraud, fraudulent inducement, aiding and abetting fraudulent inducement, and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.  On July 17, 2014, the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle the litigation. The settlement is subject to court approval.

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On April 20, 2011, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston filed a complaint against MS&Co. and other defendants in the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts styled Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston v. Ally Financial, Inc. F/K/A GMAC LLC et al. An amended complaint was filed on June 19, 2012 and alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to plaintiff of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly issued by MS&Co. or sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $385 million. The amended complaint raises claims under the Massachusetts Uniform Securities Act, the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act and common law and seeks, among other things, to rescind the
 plaintiff’s purchase of such certificates. On May 26, 2011, defendants removed the case to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. On October 11, 2012, defendants filed motions to dismiss the amended complaint, which was granted in part and denied in part on September 30, 2013. The defendants filed an answer to the amended complaint on December 16, 2013. On July 16, 2014, plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its claims against MS&Co. with respect to one of the securitizations at issue. At June 25, 2014, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $67 million, and the certificates had not yet incurred actual losses. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $67 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses and to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.


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On July 5, 2011, Allstate Insurance Company and certain of its affiliated entities filed a complaint against MS&Co. in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County (“Supreme Court of NY, NY County”), styled Allstate Insurance Company, et al. v. Morgan Stanley, et al. An amended complaint was filed on September 9, 2011 and alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to plaintiff of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly issued and/or sold to plaintiffs by MS&Co. was approximately $104 million. The complaint raises common law claims of fraud, fraudulent inducement, aiding and abetting fraud and negligent misrepresentation and seeks, among other things, compensatory and/or recessionary damages associated with plaintiffs’ purchases of such certificates. On March 15, 2013, the court denied in substantial part the defendants’ motion to dismiss the amended complaint, which order MS&Co. appealed on April 11, 2013.  On May 3, 2013, MS&Co. filed its answer to the amended complaint. At June 25, 2014, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $99 million, and the certificates had not yet incurred actual losses. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $99 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.


On July 18, 2011, the Western and Southern Life Insurance Company and certain affiliated companies filed a complaint against MS&Co. and other defendants in the Court of Common Pleas in Ohio, styled

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Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, et al. v. Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Inc., et al. An amended complaint was filed on April 2, 2012 and 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 amount of the certificates allegedly sold to plaintiffs by MS&Co. was approximately $153 million. The amended complaint raises claims under the Ohio Securities Act, federal securities laws, and common law and seeks, among other things, to rescind the plaintiffs’ purchases of such certificates. MS&Co. filed its answer on August 17, 2012. Trial is currently scheduled to begin in July 2015. At June 25, 2014, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $113 million, and the certificates had incurred actual losses of approximately $2 million. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $113 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.


On November 4, 2011, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), as receiver for Franklin Bank S.S.B., filed two complaints against MS&Co. in the District Court of the State of Texas. Each was 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. and alleged that MS&Co. made untrue statements and material omissions in connection with the sale to plaintiff of mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The amount of certificates allegedly underwritten and sold to the plaintiff by MS&Co. in these cases was

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approximately $67 million and $35 million, respectively. The complaints each raised claims under both federal securities law and the Texas Securities Act and each seeks, among other things, compensatory damages associated with plaintiff’s purchase of such certificates. On March 20, 2012, MS&Co. filed answers to the complaints in both cases. On June 7, 2012, the two cases were consolidated. On January 10, 2013, MS&Co. filed a motion for summary judgment and special exceptions with respect to plaintiff’s claims. On February 6, 2013, the FDIC filed an amended consolidated complaint. On February 25, 2013, MS&Co. filed a motion for summary judgment and special exceptions, which motion was denied in substantial part on April 26, 2013. On May 3, 2013, the FDIC filed a second amended consolidated complaint. Trial is currently scheduled to begin in November 2014. At June 25, 2014, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $46 million, and the certificates had incurred actual losses of approximately $5 million. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $46 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses and to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.


On April 25, 2012, The Prudential Insurance Company of America and certain affiliates filed a complaint against MS&Co. 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

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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 MS&Co. is 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 October 16, 2012, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint which, among other things, increases the total amount of the certificates at issue by approximately $80 million, adds causes of action for fraudulent inducement, equitable fraud, aiding and abetting fraud, and violations of the New Jersey Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, and includes a claim for treble damages. On March 15, 2013, the court denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss the amended complaint. On April 26, 2013, the defendants filed an answer to the amended complaint. On June 5, 2014, the defendants filed a renewed motion to dismiss the amended complaint. At June 25, 2014, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $623 million, and the certificates had not yet incurred actual losses. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $623 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses and to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.


On February 14, 2013, Bank Hapoalim B.M. filed a complaint against MS&Co. and certain affiliates in the Supreme Court of NY, styled Bank Hapoalim B.M. v. Morgan Stanley et al. The complaint alleges that

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defendants made material misrepresentations and omissions in the sale to plaintiff 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 MS&Co. to plaintiff was approximately $141 million. The complaint alleges causes of action against MS&Co. for common law fraud, fraudulent concealment, aiding and abetting fraud, and negligent misrepresentation, and seeks, among other things, compensatory and punitive damages. On April 22, 2014, the defendants’ motion to dismiss was denied in substantial part. At June 25, 2014, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $75 million, and the certificates had not yet incurred actual losses. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $75 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs.


On May 3, 2013, plaintiffs in Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank AG et al. v. Morgan Stanley et al. filed a complaint against MS&Co., certain affiliates, and other defendants in the Supreme Court of NY. The complaint 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 MS&Co. to plaintiff was approximately $694 million. The complaint alleges causes of action against MS&Co. for common law fraud, fraudulent concealment, aiding and abetting fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and rescission and seeks, among other things, compensatory and punitive damages. On June 10, 2014, the court denied defendants’ motion to dismiss. On July 10, 2014, MS&Co. filed a

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renewed motion to dismiss with respect to two certificates at issue in the case. At June 25, 2014, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $284 million, and the certificates had incurred actual losses of approximately $52 million. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $284 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses.


On September 23, 2013, plaintiffs in National Credit Union Administration Board v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., et al. filed a complaint against MS&Co. and certain affiliates in the SDNY. The complaint alleges that defendants made untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state material facts in the sale to plaintiffs of certain mortgage pass-through certificates issued by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sponsored, underwritten and/or sold by MS&Co. to plaintiffs was approximately $417 million. The complaint alleges causes of action against MS&Co. for violations of Section 11 and Section 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, violations of the Texas Securities Act, and violations of the Illinois Securities Law of 1953 and seeks, among other things, rescissory and compensatory damages. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on November 13, 2013. On January 22, 2014, the court granted defendants’ motion to dismiss with respect to claims arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and denied defendants’ motion to dismiss with respect to claims arising under Texas Securities Act and the Illinois Securities Law of 1953. On April 28, 2014, the court granted in part and denied in part plaintiff’s motion to strike certain

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of the defendants’ affirmative defenses. On July 11, 2014, the defendants filed a motion for reconsideration of the court’s order on the motion to dismiss the complaint or, in the alternative, for certification of interlocutory appeal and a stay of all proceedings. At June 25, 2014, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $215 million, and the certificates had incurred actual losses of approximately $26 million.

Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $215 million unpaid balance of these certificates (plus any losses incurred) and their fair market value at the time of a judgment against MS&Co., or upon sale, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs. MS&Co. may be entitled to be indemnified for some of these losses and to an offset for interest received by the plaintiff prior to a judgment.


On July 23, 2014, the SEC approved a settlement by MS&Co. and certain affiliates to resolve an investigation related to certain subprime residential mortgage-backed security transactions sponsored and underwritten by those entities in 2007.  Pursuant to the settlement, MS&Co. and certain affiliates were charged with violating Sections 17(a)(2) and 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, agreed to pay disgorgement and penalties in an amount of $275 million and neither admitted nor denied the SEC’s findings.




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Additional lawsuits containing claims similar to those described above may be filed in the future.  In the course of its business, MS&Co., as a major futures commission merchant, is party to various civil actions, claims and routine regulatory investigations and proceedings that the General Partner believes do not have a material effect on the business of MS&Co.  MS&Co. may establish reserves from time to time in connections with such actions.


Item 1A.  RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously referenced in the Partnership’s Report on Form 10-K.

Item 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.

Item 5.  OTHER INFORMATION
The registrant does not have a board of directors.  The registrant’s General Partner is managed by a board of directors.

Effective July 11, 2014, Ms. Alice Lonero no longer serves as Chief Financial Officer of the General Partner.

Effective July 14, 2014, Mr. Steven Ross was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the General Partner.

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Steven Ross, age 43, has been Chief Financial Officer and a principal of the General Partner since July 2014.  Mr. Ross has been employed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management, a financial services firm, since September 2005, where his responsibilities include serving as an Assistant Treasurer of Morgan Stanley with respect to certain investment vehicles publicly offered by Morgan Stanley.  Mr. Ross is also an Executive Director of the Morgan Stanley Fund Administration Group where he is responsible for finance and accounting matters for certain private funds offered by Morgan Stanley.  Before joining Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Mr. Ross was employed by JPMorgan Investor Services Co., a financial services firm, from December 1997 through September 2005, where his responsibilities included serving as a Vice President responsible for the accounting of certain funds sponsored by JP Morgan Chase & Co. and other large fund families serviced by JPMorgan Investor Services Co.  From April 1997 to December 1997, Mr. Ross was
 
employed by Investors Bank & Trust, a financial services firm, where his responsibilities included performing mutual fund accounting for financial services firms.  Mr. Ross began his career at Putnam Investments LLC, a financial services firm, where he was responsible for providing broker services for certain funds sponsored by Putnam Investments LLC from August 1996 to April 1997.  Mr. Ross received a B.S. in Accounting from Rhode Island College in May 1995.
 

Item 6.
EXHIBITS

 
10.01
Alternative Investment Placement Agent Agreement, dated as of October 1, 2014, by and among the General Partner, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and the partnerships listed on Schedule 1 thereto.
 
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.
 
 
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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.
 

 

 
 

 
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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 WNT L.P.
 
(Registrant)
     
 
By:
Ceres Managed Futures LLC
   
(General Partner)
     
August 13, 2014
By:
/s/Steven Ross
   
Steven Ross
   
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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