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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016

OR

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

For the transition period from          to        

Commission File Number 000-50718

TACTICAL DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND L.P.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

New York   13-4224248

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

c/o Ceres Managed Futures LLC

522 Fifth Avenue

New York, New York 10036

 

(Address and Zip Code of principal executive offices)

(855) 672-4468

 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  Redeemable Units of Limited Partnership Interest

                                 (Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes     No 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

Yes     No 

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     No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes     No 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this form 10-K.            

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. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer  ☐

 

Accelerated filer  ☐

 

Non-accelerated filer  ☑

 

Smaller reporting company  ☐

                                             (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

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

Yes     No 

Limited Partnership Redeemable Units with an aggregate value of $179,145,751 were outstanding and held by non-affiliates as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter.

As of February 28, 2017, 145,025.8318 Limited Partnership Redeemable Units were outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

[None]

 


PART I

Item 1. Business.

(a) General Development of Business. Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P. (the “Partnership”) is a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of New York on December 3, 2002 to engage, directly or indirectly, in the speculative trading of a diversified portfolio of commodity interests including futures, option, swap and forward contracts. The sectors traded include currencies, energy, grains, indices, U.S. and non-U.S. interest rates, livestock, metals and softs. The commodity interests that are traded by the Partnership directly or indirectly through its investments in the Funds (as defined below) are volatile and involve a high degree of market risk. The General Partner may also determine to invest up to all of the Partnership’s and/or the Funds’ assets in United States (“U.S.”) Treasury bills and/or money market mutual funds, including money market mutual funds, managed by Morgan Stanley or its affiliates.

A Registration Statement on Form S-1 relating to the public offering of 300,000 redeemable units of limited partnership interest (“Redeemable Units”) became effective March 27, 2003. Between March 27, 2003 (commencement of the offering period) and April 30, 2003, 36,616 Redeemable Units were publicly offered at $1,000 per Redeemable Unit. The proceeds of the initial public offering were held in an escrow account until April 30, 2003, at which time they were turned over to the Partnership for trading.

A second Registration Statement on Form S-1 relating to the public offering of 1,000,000 Redeemable Units (including the 300,000 Redeemable Units that had been previously registered) became effective on December 4, 2003. As of that date, 260,732.3028 Redeemable Units had been sold.

A third Registration Statement on Form S-1 relating to the public offering of 2,000,000 Redeemable Units (including the 1,000,000 Redeemable Units that had been previously registered) became effective on October 7, 2004. As of that date, 807,449.3782 Redeemable Units had been sold.

A fourth Registration Statement on Form S-1 relating to the public offering of 2,000,000 Redeemable Units previously registered became effective on June 30, 2005. As of that date, 1,027,701.7549 Redeemable Units had been sold. The public offering of Redeemable Units terminated on November 30, 2008. The Partnership currently privately and continuously offers Redeemable Units to qualified investors. There is no maximum number of Redeemable Units that may be sold by the Partnership.

Subscriptions of additional Redeemable Units and additional General Partner contributions and redemptions of Redeemable Units for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are reported in the Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

Ceres Managed Futures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, acts as the general partner (the “General Partner”) or with respect to Boronia Trading Company (defined below), (the “Trading Manager”) and commodity pool operator of the Partnership. As of January 1, 2017, the General Partner became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc. (“MSD Holdings”). MSD Holdings is ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a publicly held company whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Morgan Stanley is engaged in various financial services and other businesses. Prior to January 1, 2017, the General Partner was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC. (“MSSB Holdings”). Prior to June 28, 2013, Morgan Stanley indirectly owned a majority equity interest in MSSB Holdings and Citigroup Inc. indirectly owned a minority equity interest in MSSB Holdings.

During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Partnership’s/Funds’ commodity broker was Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (“MS&Co.”), a registered futures commission merchant. During prior periods included in this report, Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“CGM”) also served as a commodity broker. The Partnership/Funds also deposit a portion of their cash in a non-trading account at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

All trading decisions are made for the Partnership by Aspect Capital Limited (“Aspect”), Boronia Capital Pty. Ltd. (“Boronia”), The Cambridge Strategy (Asset Management) Limited (“Cambridge”), Graham Capital Management, L.P., (“Graham”), International Standard Asset Management (“ISAM”) and Willowbridge Associates Inc. (“Willowbridge”) (each an “Advisor” and collectively, the “Advisors”), each of which is a registered commodity trading advisor. Effective September 30, 2016, JE Moody & Company LLC (“JE Moody”) ceased to act as a commodity trading adviser to the Partnership. Effective June 30, 2016, Altis Partners (Jersey) Limited (“Altis”) ceased to act as a commodity trading adviser to the Partnership. Effective December 31, 2014, Krom River Trading AG and Krom River Investment Management (Cayman) Limited (collectively, “Krom River”) ceased to act as a commodity trading adviser to the Partnership. Effective June 30, 2014, Drury Capital, Inc (“Drury”) and Kaiser Trading Company Pty. Ltd. (“Kaiser”) ceased to act as commodity trading advisers to the Partnership. Reference herein to “Advisors” may include, as relevant, JE Moody, Altis, Krom River, Drury and Kaiser. Each Advisor is allocated a portion of the Partnership’s assets to manage. The Partnership invests the portion of its assets allocated to each of the Advisors either directly, through individually managed accounts, or indirectly, through investments in the Funds. The Advisors are not affiliated with one another, the General Partner or MS&Co. / CGM and are not responsible for the organization or operation of the Partnership. A description of the trading activities and focus of the Advisors is included under “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The Partnership, directly and through its investments in the Funds, pays MS&Co. trading fees for clearing, and where applicable, execution of transactions.

The Partnership will be liquidated upon the first to occur of the following: (1) December 31, 2022; (2) the net asset value per Redeemable Unit decreases to less than $400 per Redeemable Unit as of the close of any business day; or (3) the occurrence of certain other circumstances as set forth in the limited partnership agreement of the Partnership (the “Limited Partnership Agreement”).

ISAM directly trades the Partnership’s assets allocated to it through a managed account in the name of the Partnership pursuant to ISAM’s Systematic Trend Programme.

On March 1, 2005, the assets allocated to Aspect for trading were invested in CMF Aspect Master Fund L.P. (“Aspect Master”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of New York. The Partnership purchased 131,340.8450 units of Aspect Master with cash equal to $122,786,448 and a contribution of open commodity futures and forward contracts with a fair value of $8,554,397. Aspect Master permits accounts managed by Aspect using the Diversified Program, a proprietary, systematic trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the general partner of Aspect Master. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Aspect, including the Partnership, are permitted to be limited partners of Aspect Master. The General Partner and Aspect believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process.

 

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On July 1, 2005, the assets allocated to Willowbridge for trading were invested in CMF Willowbridge Master Fund L.P. (“Willowbridge Master”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of New York. The Partnership purchased 95,795.8082 units of Willowbridge Master with cash equal to $85,442,868 and a contribution of open commodity futures and forward contracts with a fair value of $10,352,940. Willowbridge Master permits accounts managed by Willowbridge using its wPraxis Futures Trading Approach, a proprietary, discretionary trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the general partner of Willowbridge Master. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Willowbridge, including the Partnership, are permitted to be limited partners of Willowbridge Master. The General Partner and Willowbridge believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process. The General Partner and Willowbridge have agreed that Willowbridge will trade the assets allocated to Willowbridge at a level up to 3 times the amount of assets allocated. Prior to January 1, 2013, Willowbridge traded the Partnership’s assets pursuant to its Argo Trading System.

On August 1, 2005, the assets allocated to Drury for trading were invested in CMF Drury Capital Master Fund L.P. (“Drury Master”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of New York. The Partnership purchased 120,720.7387 units of Drury Master with cash equal to $117,943,206 and a contribution of open commodity futures and forward contracts with a fair value of $2,777,533. Drury Master permitted accounts managed by Drury using the Diversified Trend-Following Program, a proprietary, systematic trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The Partnership fully redeemed its investment in Drury Master on June 30, 2014 for cash equal to $11,948,244.

On June 1, 2006, the assets allocated to Graham for trading were invested in CMF Graham Capital Master Fund L.P. (“Graham Master”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of New York. The Partnership purchased 101,486.0491 units of Graham Master with cash equal to $103,008,482. Graham Master permits accounts managed by Graham using the K4D-15V Program, a proprietary, systematic trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the general partner of Graham Master. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Graham, including the Partnership, are permitted to be limited partners of Graham Master. The General Partner and Graham believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process.

On May 1, 2011, the assets allocated to Krom River for trading were invested in KR Master Fund L.P. (“KR Master”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. The Partnership purchased an interest in KR Master with cash equal to $65,000,000. KR Master permitted commodity pools managed by Krom River using the Krom River Commodity Program, a proprietary, discretionary system which was traded on both a fundamental and technical basis, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The Partnership fully redeemed its investment in the KR Master on December 31, 2014 for cash equal to $8,902,959.

On May 1, 2011, the assets allocated to Altis for trading were invested in CMF Altis Partners Master Fund L.P. (“Altis Master”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of New York. The Partnership purchased 21,851.9469 units of Altis Master with cash equal to $70,000,000. Altis Master permitted commodity pools managed by Altis using the Global Futures Portfolio Program, a proprietary, systematic trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The Partnership fully redeemed its investment in Altis Master on June 30, 2016 for cash equal to $19,215,106.

On January 1, 2013, the assets allocated to Boronia for trading were invested in Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Boronia I, LLC (“Boronia I, LLC” or “Boronia Trading Company”), a limited liability company organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. The Partnership purchased an interest in Boronia I, LLC with cash equal to $36,000,000. Boronia I, LLC permits accounts managed by Boronia using the Boronia Diversified Program, a proprietary, systematic trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the manager of Boronia I, LLC. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Boronia, including the Partnership, are permitted to be members of Boronia I, LLC. The General Partner and Boronia believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process. The General Partner and Boronia agreed that Boronia will trade the Partnership’s assets allocated to Boronia at a level up to 1.5 times the amount of assets allocated.

On January 1, 2013, the assets allocated to Kaiser for trading were invested in Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Kaiser I, LLC (“Kaiser I, LLC” or “Kaiser Trading Company” and together with Boronia Trading Company, the “Trading Companies”), a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Partnership purchased an interest in Kaiser Trading Company with cash equal to $30,000,000. Kaiser Trading Company permitted accounts managed by Kaiser using the Global Diversified trading program, a proprietary, systematic trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The Partnership fully redeemed its investment in Kaiser Trading Company on June 30, 2014 for cash equal to $29,367,227.

On August 1, 2013, the assets allocated to JE Moody for trading were invested in JEM Master Fund L.P. (“JEM Master”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. The Partnership purchased 11,968.0895 units of JEM Master with cash equal to $15,820,000. JEM Master permitted accounts managed by JE Moody using the JEM Commodity Relative Value Program, a proprietary, systematic trading program, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner was also the general partner of JEM Master. Individual and pooled accounts managed by JE Moody, including the Partnership, were permitted to be limited partners of JEM Master. The General Partner and JE Moody believed that trading through this structure would promote efficiency and economy in the trading process. The General Partner and JE Moody agreed that JE Moody would trade the Partnership’s assets allocated to JE Moody at a level that is up to 3 times the amount of assets allocated. The Partnership fully redeemed its investment in JEM Master on September 30, 2016 for cash equal to $9,054,379.

On December 1, 2015, the assets allocated to Cambridge for trading were invested in Cambridge Master Fund L.P. (“Cambridge Master”), a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. The Partnership purchased an interest in Cambridge Master with cash equal to $17,000,000. Cambridge Master permits accounts managed by Cambridge using the Asian Markets Alpha Programme and the Emerging markets Alpha Programme, each a proprietary, systematic trading program, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the general partner of Cambridge Master. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Cambridge, including the Partnership, are permitted to be limited partners of Cambridge Master. The General Partner and Cambridge believe that trading through this structure promotes efficiency and economy in the trading process. The General Partner and Cambridge agreed that Cambridge will trade the Partnership’s assets allocated to Cambridge at a level that is up to 1.5 times the amount of assets allocated. The amount of leverage may be increased or decreased in the future. However, in no event will the amount of leverage be greater than 2 times the amount of assets allocated.

The General Partner is not aware of any material changes to the trading programs discussed above during the year ended December 31, 2016.

Aspect Master’s, Willowbridge Master’s, Graham Master’s, Boronia I, LLC’s, and Cambridge Master’s (collectively, the “Funds”) and the Partnership’s trading of futures, forward and option contracts, if applicable, on commodities is done primarily on U.S. commodity exchanges and foreign commodity exchanges. The Funds and the Partnership engaged in such trading through commodity brokerage accounts maintained with MS&Co. During a prior period included in this report, certain of the Funds and the Partnership engaged in such trading through commodity brokerage accounts maintained with CGM. References herein to “Funds” may also include as relevant, references to Altis Master, JEM Master, Drury Master, KR Master and Kaiser I, LLC.

 

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Generally, a limited partner/member in the Funds withdraws all or part of its capital contribution and undistributed profits, if any, from the Funds as of the end of any month (the “Redemption Date”) after a request has been made to the General Partner/Trading Manager at least three days in advance of the Redemption Date. Such withdrawals are classified as a liability when the limited partner/member elects to redeem and informs the Funds. However, a limited partner/member may request a withdrawal as of the end of any day if such request is received by the General Partner/Trading Manager at least three days in advance of the proposed withdrawal day.

Management fees, General Partner fees, ongoing selling agent fees and incentive fees are charged at the Partnership level, except for management and incentive fees payable to Boronia which are charged at the Boronia Trading Company level and Kaiser (prior to its termination on June 30, 2014) which were charged at the Kaiser Trading Company level. Clearing fees are borne by the Funds and allocated to the Funds’ limited partners/non-managing members, including the Partnership. Clearing fees are also borne by the Partnership directly. Professional fees are borne by the Funds and allocated to the Partnership, and also charged directly at the Partnership level.

For the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, the approximate average market sector distribution for the Partnership was as follows:

 

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At December 31, 2016, the Partnership owned approximately 9.8% of Willowbridge Master, 44.7% of Aspect Master, 68.6% of Graham Master, 35.0% of Boronia I, LLC and 44.1% of Cambridge Master. At December 31, 2015, the Partnership owned approximately 13.7% of Willowbridge Master, 55.3% of Aspect Master, 72.7% of Graham Master, 59.7% of Altis Master, 61.0% of JEM Master, 48.8% of Boronia I, LLC and 28.3% of Cambridge Master. It is the Partnership’s intention to continue to invest in the Funds. The performance of the Partnership is directly affected by the performance of the Funds. Expenses to investors as a result of investment in the Funds are approximately the same as they would be if the Partnership traded directly and the redemption rights are not affected.

The General Partner administers the business and affairs of the Partnership including selecting one or more advisors to make trading decisions for the Partnership. The General Partner has agreed to make capital contributions, if necessary, so that its general partnership interest will be equal to the greater of (1) an amount that will entitle the General Partner to an interest of at least 1% in each material item of Partnership income, gain, loss, deduction or credit and (2) the greater of (i) 1% of the partners’ contributions to the Partnership or (ii) $25,000. Effective October 1, 2014, the Partnership pays the General Partner a monthly fee (“General Partner fee”) in return for its services equal to 1/12th of 1% (1% per year) of month-end net assets of the Partnership. Month-end Net Assets, for the purpose of calculating General Partner fees are net assets, as defined in the Limited Partnership Agreement, prior to the reduction of the current month’s management fees, incentive fee accruals, the General Partner fee and any redemptions or distributions as of the end of such month.

The General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, has entered into management agreements (each a “Management Agreement”) with the Advisors. Effective April 1, 2014, Graham receives a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1.75% (1.75% per year) of month-end net assets allocated to Graham. Prior to April 1, 2014, Graham received a monthly management fee of 1/6th of 1% (2% per year) of month-end net assets allocated to Graham. Aspect, Willowbridge, Cambridge and ISAM each receives a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1.5% (1.5% per year) of month-end net assets allocated to each such Advisor. Boronia Trading Company pays Boronia a monthly management fee of 1.5% per year of the aggregate net assets of the Boronia Trading Company as of the first day of each month. Prior to January 1, 2015, Boronia Trading Company paid Boronia a monthly management fee of 1.875% per year of the aggregate net assets of the Boronia Trading Company as of the first day of each month. During prior periods included in this report, Kaiser Trading Company paid Kaiser a monthly management fee of 2% per year of the aggregate net assets of Kaiser Trading Company as of the first day of each month. The Partnership paid Boronia and Kaiser indirectly, the Partnership’s pro-rata portion of the management fee of the Boronia Trading Company and Kaiser Trading Company, respectively. Month-end Net Assets, for the purpose of calculating management fees are net assets, as defined in the Limited Partnership Agreement, prior to the reduction of the current month’s incentive fee accruals, the monthly management fees, the General Partner fee and any redemptions or distributions as of the end of such month. Each Management Agreement may be terminated upon notice by either party.

Prior to its termination on December 31, 2014, Krom River received a monthly management fee equal to 1/ 12th of 1% (1% per year) of month-end net assets allocated to Krom River. Prior to October 1, 2013, Krom River received a monthly management fee equal to 2% per year. Prior to its termination on June 30, 2014, Drury received a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1.75% (1.75% per year) of month-end net assets allocated to Drury. Prior to its termination on June 30, 2016, Altis received a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1.25% (1.25% per year) of month-end net assets allocated to Altis. Prior to August 1, 2015, Altis received a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1.5% (1.5% per year) of month-end net assets allocated to Altis. Prior to its termination on September 30, 2016, JE Moody received a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1.5% (1.5% per year) of month-end net assets allocated to JE Moody. Prior to January 1, 2016, JE Moody received a monthly management fee equal to 1/6th of 1% (2% per year) of month-end net assets allocated to JE Moody.

 

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In addition, the Partnership is obligated to pay Aspect, Graham, Willowbridge and ISAM an incentive fee, payable quarterly, equal to 20% and Cambridge an incentive fee, payable quarterly, equal to 15% of the New Trading Profits, as defined in each Management Agreement, earned by each Advisor for the Partnership during each calendar quarter. Boronia will receive an incentive fee equal to 20% of the New Trading Profits earned by Boronia I, LLC. To the extent an Advisor incurs a loss for the Partnership, the Advisor will not be paid incentive fees until the Advisor recovers the net loss incurred and earns additional new trading profits for the Partnership. The incentive fee paid by Boronia I, LLC is allocated to the Partnership based on its proportionate ownership interest of Boronia I, LLC. Prior to its termination on June 30, 2016, Altis was eligible to receive an incentive fee, payable quarterly, equal to 20% of the New Trading Profits, as defined in its Management Agreement, earned by Altis for the Partnership during each calendar quarter. Prior to its termination on September 30, 2016, JE Moody was eligible to receive an incentive fee, payable quarterly, equal to 20% of the New Trading Profits, as defined in its Management Agreement, earned by JE Moody for the Partnership during each calendar quarter.

The Management Agreements generally continue in effect until June 30 of each year and are renewable by the General Partner for additional one-year periods upon 30 days’ prior notice to an Advisor. Each Management Agreement may be terminated upon notice by either party.

Prior to and during part of the third quarter of 2013, the Partnership was party to a customer agreement with CGM (the “CGM Customer Agreement”). Under the CGM Customer Agreement, the Partnership paid CGM a monthly brokerage fee equal to 1/12th of 5.5% (5.5% per year) of month-end net assets, in lieu of brokerage fees on a per trade basis. Month-end Net Assets, for the purpose of calculating brokerage fees were net assets, as defined in the Limited Partnership Agreement, prior to the reduction of the current month’s brokerage fees, incentive fee accruals, the monthly management fees and other expenses and any redemptions or distributions as of the end of such month. The Partnership paid for exchange, service, clearing, user, give-up, floor brokerage and National Futures Association (“NFA”) fees (collectively the “CGM clearing fees”) directly and through its investment in the Funds cleared through CGM. CGM clearing fees were allocated to the Partnership based on its proportionate share of each Fund. During the term of the CGM Customer Agreement, all of the Partnership’s assets that were not held in the Funds’ accounts at CGM (or with respect to the Trading Companies, at MS&Co.) were deposited in the Partnership’s account at CGM. The Partnership’s cash was deposited by CGM in segregated bank accounts to the extent required by Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) regulations. CGM paid the Partnership interest on 80% of the average daily equity maintained in cash in the Partnership’s (or the Partnership’s allocable portion of a Fund’s except for the Trading Companies’) brokerage account at a 30-day U.S. Treasury bill rate determined weekly by CGM based on the average non-competitive yield on 3-month U.S. Treasury bills maturing 30 days from the date on which such weekly rate is determined. The Partnership has terminated the CGM Customer Agreement.

The Partnership has entered into a customer agreement with MS&Co. (the “Customer Agreement”). Under the Customer Agreement and the foreign exchange brokerage account agreement, the Partnership will pay trading fees for the clearing and, where applicable, execution of transactions, as well as exchange, clearing, user, give-up, floor brokerage and NFA fees (collectively the “MS&Co. clearing fees” and together with the CGM clearing fees, the “clearing fees”) through its investment in the Funds. MS&Co. clearing fees are allocated to the Partnership based on its proportionate share of each Fund. Clearing fees are also borne directly by the Partnership for its direct trading. Clearing fees will be paid for the life of the partnership, although the rate at which such fees are paid may be changed. All of the Partnership’s assets available for trading in commodity interests not held in the Funds’ accounts at MS&Co. are deposited in the Partnership’s account at MS&Co. The Partnership’s assets not held in the Funds’ brokerage accounts at MS&Co. are deposited in the Partnership’s brokerage account at MS&Co. and/or in a non-trading account at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. The Partnership’s cash deposited with MS&Co. is held in segregated bank accounts to the extent required by CFTC regulations. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the amount of cash held for margin requirements was $4,205,299 and $0, respectively. MS&Co. has agreed to pay the Partnership interest on 80% of the average daily equity maintained in cash in the Partnership’s (or the Partnership’s allocable portion of a Fund’s, except for the Trading Companies) brokerage account at the rate equal to the monthly average of the 4-week U.S. Treasury bill discount rate. MS&Co. has agreed to pay the Trading Companies on 100% of the average daily equity maintained in cash in each Trading Company’s respective brokerage account at the rate equal to the monthly average of the 4-week U.S. Treasury bill discount rate less 0.15% during such month but in no event less than zero. When the effective rate is less than zero, no interest is earned. For purposes of these interest credits, daily funds do not include monies due to the Trading Companies on or with respect to futures, forward, or option contracts that have not been received. The Customer Agreement may generally be terminated upon notice by either party.

The Partnership has entered into a selling agent agreement with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, doing business as Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (“Morgan Stanley Wealth Management”) (the “Selling Agreement”). Under the Selling Agreement with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, the Partnership pays Morgan Stanley Wealth Management a monthly ongoing selling agent fee. Prior to April 1, 2014, the ongoing selling agent fee was paid at a rate equal to 5.5% per year of month-end net assets. Effective April 1, 2014, the monthly ongoing selling agent fee was reduced from an annual rate of 5.5% to an annual rate of 3%. On October 1, 2014, the monthly ongoing selling agent fee was further reduced from an annual rate of 3% to an annual rate of 2%. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management will pay a portion of its ongoing selling agent fees to properly registered or exempted selling agents and to financial advisors who have sold Redeemable Units. Month-end Net Assets, for the purpose of calculating ongoing selling agent fees are net assets, as defined in the Limited Partnership Agreement, prior to the reduction of the current month’s ongoing selling agent fees, incentive fee accruals, the monthly management fees, General Partner fee and other expenses and any redemptions or distributions as of the end of such month.

Aspect Master, Willowbridge Master, Graham Master and Cambridge Master have entered into, and Drury Master had entered into a foreign exchange brokerage agreement with MS&Co. Under the foreign exchange brokerage agreement, the Partnership pays trading fees for the clearing and where applicable, execution of foreign exchange transactions, as well as applicable exchange, clearing, user, give-up, floor brokerage and NFA fees (collectively, the “foreign exchange clearing fees”) through its investment in Aspect Master, Drury Master, Willowbridge Master, Graham Master and Cambridge Master.

In July 2015, the General Partner delegated certain administrative functions to SS&C Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, currently doing business as SS&C GlobeOp (the “Administrator”). Pursuant to a master services agreement, the Administrator furnishes certain administrative, accounting, regulatory reporting, tax and other services as agreed from time to time. In addition, the Administrator maintains certain books and records of the Partnership. The cost of retaining the Administrator will be allocated among the pools operated by the General Partner, including the Partnership.

(b) Financial Information about Segments. The Partnership’s business consists of only one segment, speculative trading of commodity interests. The Partnership does not engage in sales of goods or services. The Partnership’s net income (loss) from operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is set forth under “Item 6. Selected Financial Data.” The Partnership’s capital as of December 31, 2016 was $136,664,864.

(c) Narrative Description of Business.

See Paragraphs (a) and (b) above.

(i) through (xii) — Not applicable.

(xiii) — The Partnership has no employees.

 

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(d) Financial Information About Geographic Areas. The Partnership does not engage in the sale of goods or services or own any long lived assets, and therefore this item is not applicable.

(e) Available Information. The Partnership does not have an Internet address. The Partnership will provide paper copies of its annual report on Form 10- K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to these reports free of charge upon request.

(f) Reports to Security Holders. Not applicable.

(g) Enforceability of Civil Liabilities Against Foreign Persons. Not applicable.

(h) Smaller Reporting Companies. Not applicable.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

As a result of leverage, small changes in the price of the Partnership’s positions may result in major losses.

The trading of commodity interests is speculative, volatile and involves a high degree of leverage. A small change in the market price of a commodity interest contract can produce major losses for the Partnership. Market prices can be influenced by, among other things, changing supply and demand relationships, governmental, agricultural, commercial and trade programs and policies, national and international political and economic events, weather and climate conditions, insects and plant disease, purchases and sales by foreign countries and changing interest rates.

An investor may lose all of its investment.

Due to the speculative nature of trading commodity interests, an investor could lose all of its investment in the Partnership.

The Partnership will pay substantial fees and expenses regardless of profitability.

Regardless of its trading performance, the Partnership will incur fees and expenses, including clearing fees, General Partner fees, ongoing selling agent and management fees. Substantial incentive fees may be paid to one or more of the Advisors even if the Partnership experiences a net loss for the full year.

An investor’s ability to redeem or transfer Redeemable Units is limited.

An investor’s ability to redeem Redeemable Units is limited and no market exists for the Redeemable Units.

Conflicts of interest exist.

The Partnership is subject to numerous conflicts of interest including those that arise from the facts that:

 

  1.

The General Partner and the Partnership’s/Funds’ commodity brokers are affiliates;

 

  2.

Each of the Advisors, the Partnership’s/Funds’ commodity brokers, the General Partner and their respective principals and affiliates may trade in commodity interests for their own accounts; and

 

  3.

An investor’s financial advisor will receive ongoing compensation for providing services to the investor’s account.

 

  4.

The General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, may purchase money market mutual fund shares from mutual funds affiliated and/or unaffiliated with the General Partner.

Investing in Redeemable Units might not provide the desired diversification of an investor’s overall portfolio.

One of the Partnership’s objectives is to add an element of diversification to a traditional stock and bond portfolio, but any benefit of portfolio diversification is dependent upon the Partnership achieving positive returns and such returns being independent of stock and bond market returns.

Past performance is no assurance of future results.

The Advisors’ trading strategies may not perform as they have performed in the past. The Advisors have from time to time incurred substantial losses in trading on behalf of clients.

An investor’s tax liability may exceed cash distributions.

Investors are taxed on their share of the Partnership’s income, even though the Partnership does not intend to make any distributions.

The General Partner may allocate the Partnership’s assets to undisclosed advisors.

The General Partner at any time may select and allocate the Partnership’s assets to undisclosed advisors. Investors may not be advised of such changes in advance or at all. Investors must rely on the ability of the General Partner to select commodity trading advisors and allocate assets among them.

Regulatory changes could restrict the Partnership’s operations and increase its operational costs.

Regulatory costs or changes could adversely affect the Partnership by restricting its markets or activities, limiting its trading and/or increasing the costs or taxes to which investors are subject. Pursuant to the mandate of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, signed into law on July 21, 2010, the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) have promulgated rules to regulate swap dealers and to mandate additional reporting and disclosure requirements and continue to promulgate rules regarding capital and margin requirements, to require that certain swaps be traded on an exchange or a swap execution facility, to mandate additional reporting and disclosure requirements and to require that derivatives (such as those traded by the Partnership) be moved into central clearinghouses. The CFTC and the prudential regulators that oversee swap dealers have adopted rules regarding margin requirements for certain derivatives. In addition, the CFTC and such prudential regulators have proposed or adopted, respectively, rules regarding capital requirements for swap dealers. These rules may negatively impact the manner in which swap contracts are traded and/or settled, increase the costs of such trades, and limit trading by speculators (such as the Partnership) in futures and over-the-counter (“OTC”) markets.

 

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Speculative position and trading limits may reduce profitability.

The CFTC and U.S. commodity exchanges have established speculative position limits on the maximum net long or net short positions which any person or a group of persons may hold or control in particular futures, options on futures and swaps that perform a significant price discovery function. Most exchanges also limit the amount of fluctuation in commodity futures contract prices on a single trading day. The Advisors believe that established speculative position and trading limits will not materially adversely affect trading for the Partnership. The trading instructions of an advisor may have to be modified, and positions held by the Partnership may have to be liquidated, in order to avoid exceeding these limits. Such modification or liquidation could adversely affect the operations and profitability of the Partnership by increasing transaction costs to liquidate positions and limiting potential profits on the liquidated positions.

In December 2016, the CFTC re-proposed new rules regarding speculative position limits, replacing a prior proposal from November 2013. These rules, if adopted in substantially the same form, will impose position limits on certain futures and option contracts and physical commodity swaps that are “economically equivalent” to such contracts. If enacted, these rules could have an adverse effect on an Advisor’s trading for the Fund.

The General Partner, the Partnership and its Service Providers and their Respective Operations Are Potentially Vulnerable to Cyber-Security Attacks or Incidents.

Like other business enterprises, the use of the internet and other electronic media and technology exposes the General Partner, the Partnership and its service providers, and their respective operations, to potential risks from cyber-security attacks or incidents (collectively, “cyber events”). Cyber events may include, for example, unauthorized access to systems, networks or devices, infection from computer viruses or other malicious software code, mishandling or misuse of information and attacks which shut down, disable, slow or otherwise disrupt operations, business processes or website access or functionality. In addition to intentional cyber events, unintentional cyber events can occur. Unintentional cyber events may include, for example, the inadvertent release of confidential information, the mishandling or misuse of information and/or technological limitations or hardware failures (in the markets or otherwise) that constrain the Partnership’s and/or the Funds’ ability to gather, process and communicate information efficiently and securely, without interruption.

Any cyber event could adversely affect the Partnership’s business, financial condition or results of operations and cause the Partnership to incur financial loss and expense, as well as face exposure to regulatory penalties or legal claims, reputational damage and additional costs associated with corrective measures. A cyber-security breach could also jeopardize a limited partner’s personal, confidential, proprietary or other information processed and stored in, and transmitted through, the General Partner’s or a service provider’s computer systems. A cyber event may cause the Partnership or its service providers to lose proprietary information, suffer data corruption, lose operational capacity (such as, for example, the loss of the ability to process transactions, calculate the Partnership’s net asset value, or allow investors to transact business) and/or fail to comply with applicable privacy and other laws. Among other potentially harmful effects, cyber events also may result in theft, unauthorized monitoring and failures in the physical infrastructure or operating systems that support the Partnership or its service providers.

The nature of malicious cyber-attacks is becoming increasingly sophisticated and neither the General Partner nor the Partnership can control the cyber systems and cyber-security systems of the Advisors or other third-party service providers.

 

Item 2. Properties.

The Partnership does not own or lease any properties. The General Partner operates out of facilities provided by Morgan Stanley and/or one of its subsidiaries.

 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

This section describes the major pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which MS&Co. or its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their property is subject. There are no material legal proceedings pending against the Partnership or the General Partner.

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.”).

MS&Co. is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, a Delaware holding company. Morgan Stanley files periodic reports with the 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 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012. In addition, MS&Co. annually prepares an Audited, Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition (“Audited Financial Statement”) that is publicly available on Morgan Stanley’s website at www.morganstanley.com. Please refer to the Commitments, Guarantees and Contingencies – Legal section of MS&Co.’s 2016 Audited Financial Statement.

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 the National Futures Association.

 

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Regulatory and Governmental Matters

MS&Co. has received subpoenas and requests for information from certain federal and state regulatory and governmental entities, including among others various members of the RMBS Working Group of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force, such as the United States Department of Justice, Civil Division and several state Attorney General’s Offices, concerning the origination, financing, purchase, securitization and servicing of subprime and non-subprime residential mortgages and related matters such as residential mortgage-backed securities (“RMBS”), collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”), structured investment vehicles (“SIVs”) and credit default swaps backed by or referencing mortgage pass-through certificates. These matters, some of which are in advanced stages, include, but are not limited to, investigations related to MS&Co.’s due diligence on the loans that it purchased for securitization, MS&Co.’s communications with ratings agencies, MS&Co.’s disclosures to investors, and MS&Co.’s handling of servicing and foreclosure related issues.

On February 25, 2015, MS&Co. reached an agreement in principle with the United States Department of Justice, Civil Division and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, Civil Division (collectively, the “Civil Division”) to pay $2.6 billion to resolve certain claims that the Civil Division indicated it intended to bring against MS&Co. That settlement was finalized on February 10, 2016.

In October 2014, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office (“ILAG”) sent a letter to MS&Co. alleging that MS&Co. knowingly made misrepresentations related to RMBS purchased by certain pension funds affiliated with the State of Illinois and demanding that MS&Co. pay ILAG approximately $88 million. MS&Co. and ILAG reached an agreement to resolve the matter on February 10, 2016.

On January 13, 2015, the New York Attorney General’s Office (“NYAG”), which is also a member of the RMBS Working Group, indicated that it intended to file a lawsuit related to approximately 30 subprime securitizations sponsored by MS&Co. NYAG indicated that the lawsuit would allege that MS&Co. misrepresented or omitted material information related to the due diligence, underwriting and valuation of the loans in the securitizations and the properties securing them and indicated that its lawsuit would be brought under the Martin Act. MS&Co. and NYAG reached an agreement to resolve the matter on February 10, 2016.

On June 5, 2012, MS&Co. consented to and became the subject of an Order Instituting Proceedings Pursuant to Sections 6(c) and 6(d) of the Commodity Exchange Act, as amended, Making Findings and Imposing Remedial Sanctions by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) to resolve allegations related to the failure of a salesperson to comply with exchange rules that prohibit off-exchange futures transactions unless there is an Exchange for Related Position (“EFRP”). Specifically, the CFTC found that from April 2008 through October 2009, MS&Co. violated Section 4c(a) of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC Regulation 1.38 by executing, processing and reporting numerous off-exchange futures trades to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (“CME”) and Chicago Board of Trade (“CBOT”) as EFRPs in violation of CME and CBOT rules because those trades lacked the corresponding and related cash, OTC swap, OTC option, or other OTC derivative position. In addition, the CFTC found that MS&Co. violated CFTC Regulation 166.3 by failing to supervise the handling of the trades at issue and failing to have adequate policies and procedures designed to detect and deter the violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC Regulations. Without admitting or denying the underlying allegations and without adjudication of any issue of law or fact, MS&Co. accepted and consented to entry of findings and the imposition of a cease and desist order, a fine of $5,000,000, and undertakings related to public statements, cooperation and payment of the fine. MS&Co. entered into corresponding and related settlements with the CME and CBOT in which the CME found that MS&Co. violated CME Rules 432.Q and 538 and fined MS&Co. $750,000 and CBOT found that MS&Co. violated CBOT Rules 432.Q and 538 and fined MS&Co. $1,000,000.

On July 23, 2014, the SEC approved a settlement by MS&Co. and certain affiliates to resolve an investigation related to certain subprime RMBS 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.

On April 21, 2015, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (“CBOE”) and the CBOE Futures Exchange, LLC (“CFE”) filed statements of charges against MS&Co. in connection with trading by one of MS&Co.’s former traders of EEM options contracts that allegedly disrupted the final settlement price of the November 2012 VXEM futures. CBOE alleged that MS&Co. violated CBOE Rules 4.1, 4.2 and 4.7, Sections 9(a) and 10(b) of the Exchange Act, and Rule 10b-5 thereunder. CFE alleged that MS&Co. violated CFE Rules 608, 609 and 620. The matters were resolved on June 28, 2016 without any findings of fraud.

On June 18, 2015, MS&Co. entered into a settlement with the SEC and paid a fine of $500,000 as part of the Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperation Initiative to resolve allegations that MS&Co. failed to form a reasonable basis through adequate due diligence for believing the truthfulness of the assertions by issuers and/or obligors regarding their compliance with previous continuing disclosure undertakings pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 under the Exchange Act in connection with offerings in which MS&Co. acted as senior or sole underwriter.

On August 6, 2015, MS&Co. consented to and became the subject of an order by the CFTC to resolve allegations that MS&Co. violated CFTC Regulation 22.9(a) by failing to hold sufficient U.S. dollars in cleared swap segregated accounts in the United States to meet all U.S. dollar obligations to cleared swaps customers. Specifically, the CFTC found that while MS&Co. at all times held sufficient funds in segregation to cover its obligations to its customers, on certain days during 2013 and 2014, it held currencies, such as euros, instead of U.S. dollars, to meet its U.S. dollar obligations. In addition, the CFTC found that MS&Co. violated CFTC Regulation 166.3 by failing to have in place adequate procedures to ensure that it complied with CFTC Regulation 22.9(a). Without admitting or denying the findings or conclusions and without adjudication of any issue of law or fact, MS&Co. accepted and consented to the entry of findings, the imposition of a cease and desist order, a civil monetary penalty of $300,000, and undertakings related to public statements, cooperation, and payment of the monetary penalty.

On December 20, 2016, MS&Co. consented to and became the subject of an order by the SEC in connection with allegations that MS&Co. willfully violated Sections 15(c)(3) and 17(a)(1) of the Exchange Act and Rules 15c3-3(e), 17a-5(a), and 17a-5(d) thereunder, by inaccurately calculating its Reserve Account requirement under Rule 15c3-3 by including margin loans to an affiliate in its calculations, which resulted in making inaccurate records and submitting inaccurate reports to the SEC. Without admitting or denying the underlying allegations and without adjudication of any issue of law or fact, MS&Co. consented to a cease and desist order, a censure, and a civil monetary penalty of $7,500,000.

 

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Civil Litigation

On July 15, 2010, China Development Industrial Bank (“CDIB”) filed a complaint against MS&Co., styled China Development Industrial Bank v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated et al., which is pending in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County (“Supreme Court of NY”). The complaint relates to a $275 million credit default swap referencing the super senior portion of the STACK 2006-1 CDO. The complaint asserts claims for common law fraud, fraudulent inducement and fraudulent concealment and alleges that MS&Co. misrepresented the risks of the STACK 2006-1 CDO to CDIB, and that MS&Co. knew that the assets backing the CDO were of poor quality when it entered into the credit default swap with CDIB. The complaint seeks compensatory damages related to the approximately $228 million that CDIB alleges it has already lost under the credit default swap, rescission of CDIB’s obligation to pay an additional $12 million, punitive damages, equitable relief, fees and costs. On February 28, 2011, the court denied MS&Co.’s motion to dismiss the complaint. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss of up to approximately $240 million plus pre- and post-judgment interest, fees and costs.

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. A corrected amended complaint was filed on April 8, 2011, which 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 and asserts claims under Illinois law. The total amount of certificates allegedly sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. at issue in the action was approximately $203 million. The complaint seeks, among other things, to rescind the plaintiff’s purchase of such certificates. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss the corrected amended complaint on May 27, 2011, which was denied on September 19, 2012. On December 13, 2013, the court entered an order dismissing all claims related to one of the securitizations at issue. After that dismissal, the remaining amount of certificates allegedly issued by MS&Co. or sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $78 million. At December 25, 2016, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $46 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 $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 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 29, 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. The defendants’ motions to dismiss the amended complaint were granted in part and denied in part on September 30, 2013. On November 25, 2013, July 16, 2014, and May 19, 2015, respectively, the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its claims against MS&Co. with respect to three of the securitizations at issue. After these voluntary dismissals, the remaining amount of certificates allegedly issued by MS&Co. or sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $332 million. At December 25, 2016, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $51 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 $51 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 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 currently at issue in this action was approximately $644 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 granted in part and denied in part MS&Co.’s motion to dismiss the complaint. MS&Co. perfected its appeal from that decision on June 12, 2015. At December 25, 2016, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $247 million, and the certificates had incurred actual losses of approximately $86 million. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $247 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 May 17, 2013, plaintiff in IKB International S.A. in Liquidation, et al. v. Morgan Stanley, et al. filed a complaint against MS&Co. and certain affiliates in the Supreme Court of NY. The complaint alleges that 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 $132 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 October 29, 2014, the court granted in part and denied in part MS&Co.’s motion to dismiss. All claims regarding four certificates were dismissed. After these dismissals, the remaining amount of certificates allegedly issued by MS&Co. or sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $116 million. On August 26, 2015, MS&Co. perfected its appeal from the court’s October 29, 2014 decision. On August 11, 2016, the Appellate Division, First Department affirmed the trial court’s decision denying in part MS&Co.’s motion to dismiss the complaint. At December 25, 2016, the current unpaid balance of the mortgage pass-through certificates at issue in this action was approximately $25 million, and the certificates had incurred actual losses of $58 million. Based on currently available information, MS&Co. believes it could incur a loss in this action up to the difference between the $25 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 April 1, 2016, the California Attorney General’s Office filed an action against MS&Co. in California state court styled California v. Morgan Stanley, et al., on behalf of California investors, including the California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the California Teachers’ Retirement System. The complaint alleges that MS&Co. made misrepresentations and omissions regarding residential mortgage-backed securities and notes issued by the Cheyne SIV (defined below), and asserts violations of the California False Claims Act and other state laws and seeks treble damages, civil penalties, disgorgement, and injunctive relief. On September 30, 2016, the court granted MS&Co.’s demurrer, with leave to replead. On October 21, 2016, the California Attorney General filed an amended complaint. On January 25, 2017, the court denied MS&Co.’s demurrer with respect to the amended complaint.

 

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Settled Civil Litigation

On August 25, 2008, MS&Co. and two ratings agencies were named as defendants in a purported class action related to securities issued by a structured investment vehicle called Cheyne Finance PLC and Cheyne Finance LLC (together, the “Cheyne SIV”). The case was styled Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, et al. v. Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc., et al. The complaint alleged, among other things, that the ratings assigned to the securities issued by the Cheyne SIV were false and misleading, including because the ratings did not accurately reflect the risks associated with the subprime residential mortgage-backed securities held by the Cheyne SIV. The plaintiffs asserted allegations of aiding and abetting fraud and negligent misrepresentation relating to approximately $852 million of securities issued by the Cheyne SIV. On April 24, 2013, the parties reached an agreement to settle the case, and on April 26, 2013, the court dismissed the action with prejudice.

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 January 23, 2017, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation.

On March 15, 2010, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco filed a complaint against MS&Co. and other defendants in the Superior Court of the State of California styled Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco v. Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, et al. An amended complaint filed on June 10, 2010 alleged 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. was approximately $704 million. The complaint raised claims under both the federal securities laws and California law and sought, among other things, to rescind the plaintiff’s purchase of such certificates. On January 26, 2015, as a result of a settlement with certain other defendants, the plaintiff requested and the court subsequently entered a dismissal with prejudice of certain of the plaintiff’s claims, including all remaining claims against MS&Co.

On March 15, 2010, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco filed a complaint against MS&Co. and other defendants in the Superior Court of the State of California styled Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco v. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. et al. An amended complaint, filed on June 10, 2010, alleges that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in connection with the sale to plaintiff of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The amount of certificates allegedly sold to plaintiff by MS&Co. was approximately $276 million. The complaint raises claims under both the federal securities laws and California law and seeks, among other things, to rescind the plaintiff’s purchase of such certificates. On December 21, 2016, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation.

On July 9, 2010 and February 11, 2011, Cambridge Place Investment Management Inc. filed two separate complaints against MS&Co. and/or its affiliates and other defendants in the Superior Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, both styled Cambridge Place Investment Management Inc. v. Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc., et al. The complaints asserted claims on behalf of certain clients of plaintiff’s affiliates and alleged that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale of a number of mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly issued by MS&Co. and/or its affiliates or sold to plaintiff’s affiliates’ clients by MS&Co. and/or its affiliates in the two matters was approximately $263 million. On February 11, 2014, the parties entered into an agreement to settle the litigation. On February 20, 2014, the court dismissed the action.

On October 25, 2010, MS&Co., certain affiliates and Pinnacle Performance Limited, a special purpose vehicle (“SPV”), were named as defendants in a purported class action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”), styled Ge Dandong, et al. v. Pinnacle Performance Ltd., et al. On January 31, 2014, the plaintiffs in the action, which related to securities issued by the SPV in Singapore, filed a second amended complaint, which asserted 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 to settle the litigation, which received final court approval on July 2, 2015.

On July 5, 2011, Allstate Insurance Company and certain of its affiliated entities filed a complaint against MS&Co. in the Supreme Court of NY, styled Allstate Insurance Company, et al. v. Morgan Stanley, et al. An amended complaint was filed on September 9, 2011, and alleged that the defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to the plaintiffs 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 the plaintiffs by MS&Co. was approximately $104 million. The complaint raised 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 the plaintiffs’ purchases of such certificates. On January 16, 2015, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation.

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 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 alleged 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. On June 8, 2015, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation.

On September 2, 2011, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as conservator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, filed 17 complaints against numerous financial services companies, including MS&Co. and certain affiliates. A complaint against MS&Co. and certain affiliates and other defendants was filed in the Supreme Court of NY, styled Federal Housing Finance Agency, as Conservator v. Morgan Stanley et al. The complaint alleged that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in connection with the sale to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac of residential mortgage pass-through certificates with an original unpaid balance of approximately $11 billion. The complaint raised claims under federal and state securities laws and common law and sought, among other things, rescission and compensatory and punitive damages. On February 7, 2014, the parties entered into an agreement to settle the litigation. On February 20, 2014, the court dismissed the action.

On April 25, 2012, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and certain affiliates filed a complaint against MS&Co. and certain affiliates in the Supreme Court of NY, styled Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, et al. v. Morgan Stanley, et al. An amended complaint was filed on June 29, 2012, and alleged that the defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in the sale to the 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. was approximately $758 million. The amended complaint raised common law claims of fraud, fraudulent inducement, and aiding and abetting fraud and sought, among other things, rescission, compensatory, and/or rescissionary damages, as well as punitive damages, associated with the plaintiffs’ purchases of such certificates. On April 11, 2014, the parties entered into a settlement agreement.

 

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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. On October 16, 2012, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. The amended complaint alleged that defendants made untrue statements and material omissions in connection with the sale to plaintiffs of certain mortgage pass-through certificates backed by securitization trusts containing residential mortgage loans. The total amount of certificates allegedly sponsored, underwritten and/or sold by MS&Co. was approximately $1.073 billion. The amended complaint raised claims under the New Jersey Uniform Securities Law, as well as common law claims of negligent misrepresentation, fraud, fraudulent inducement, equitable fraud, aiding and abetting fraud, and violations of the New Jersey Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, and included a claim for treble damages. On January 8, 2016, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation.

In re Morgan Stanley Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Litigation, which had been pending in the SDNY, was a putative class action involving allegations that, among other things, the registration statements and offering documents related to the offerings of certain mortgage pass-through certificates in 2006 and 2007 contained false and misleading information concerning the pools of residential loans that backed these securitizations. On December 18, 2014, the parties’ agreement to settle the litigation received final court approval, and on December 19, 2014, the court entered an order dismissing the action.

On November 4, 2011, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 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 plaintiff by MS&Co. in these cases was approximately $67 million and $35 million, respectively. On July 2, 2015, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation.

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 alleged that 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. On July 28, 2015, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation, and on August 12, 2015, the plaintiff filed a stipulation of discontinuance with prejudice.

On September 23, 2013, the plaintiff 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 alleged that defendants made untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state material facts in the sale to the plaintiff 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 in the matter was approximately $417 million. The complaint alleged violations of federal and various state securities laws and sought, among other things, rescissionary and compensatory damages. On November 23, 2015, the parties reached an agreement to settle the matter.

On September 16, 2014, the Virginia Attorney General’s Office filed a civil lawsuit, styled Commonwealth of Virginia ex rel. Integra REC LLC v. Barclays Capital Inc., et al., against MS&Co. and several other defendants in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond related to RMBS. The lawsuit alleged that MS&Co. and the other defendants knowingly made misrepresentations and omissions related to the loans backing RMBS purchased by the Virginia Retirement System. The complaint asserted claims under the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act, as well as common law claims of actual and constructive fraud, and sought, among other things, treble damages and civil penalties. On January 6, 2016, the parties reached an agreement to settle the litigation. An order dismissing the action with prejudice was entered on January 28, 2016.

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.

 

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PART II

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable.

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Security Holder Matters and Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities.

 

  (a)

Market Information. The Partnership has issued no stock. There is no public market for the Redeemable Units.

 

  (b)

Holders. The number of holders of Redeemable Units as of February 28, 2017 was 4,626.

 

  (c)

Dividends. The Partnership did not declare any distributions in 2016 or 2015. The Partnership does not intend to declare distributions in the foreseeable future.

 

  (d)

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans. None.

 

  (e)

Performance Graph. Not applicable.

 

  (f)

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities-Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities. The public offering of Redeemable Units terminated on November 30, 2008. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016, there were additional subscriptions of 725.0740 Redeemable Units totaling $655,000. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, there were additional subscriptions of 1,201.8070 Redeemable Units totaling $1,259,286. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2014, there were additional subscriptions of 2,795.8450 Redeemable Units totaling $2,457,437.

The Redeemable Units were issued in reliance upon applicable exemptions from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Section 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder. The Redeemable Units were purchased by accredited investors, as described in Regulation D. In determining the applicability of the private offering exemption, the General Partner relied on the fact that the Redeemable units were purchased by accredited investors in a private offering.

Proceeds of the net offering were used for the trading of commodity interests including futures contracts, options and forward contracts.

 

  (g)

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers.

The following chart sets forth the purchases of Redeemable Units by the Partnership.

 

Period   (a) Total Number of  
Redeemable Units
Purchased*
  (b) Average Price
Paid per
Redeemable Unit**  
 

(c) Total Number of
Shares (or Redeemable  
Units) Purchased as
Part

of Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs

  (f) Maximum Number (or  
Approximate Dollar
Value) of Shares (or
Redeemable Units) that
May yet be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs

October 1, 2016 - October 31, 2016

  9,889.7790     $                    897.77     N/A   N/A

November 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016

  6,215.2660     $                    898.62     N/A   N/A

December 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

  6,572.6380     $                    885.84     N/A   N/A
    22,677.6830     $                    894.55          

 

  *

Generally, limited partners are permitted to redeem their Redeemable Units as of the end of each month on three business days’ notice to the General Partner. Under certain circumstances, the General Partner can compel redemption, although to date the General Partner has not exercised this right. Purchases of Redeemable Units by the Partnership reflected in the chart above were made in the ordinary course of the Partnership’s business in connection with effecting redemptions for limited partners.

 

  **

Redemptions of Redeemable Units are effected as of the end of each month at the net asset value per Redeemable Unit as of that day. No fee will be charged for redemptions.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

Total trading results, total investment income, total expenses, net income (loss) and increase (decrease) in net asset value per Redeemable Unit for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and net asset value per Redeemable Unit and total assets at December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

 

     2016     2015     2014     2013     2012  

Total trading results

   $ (7,490,744   $ 9,695,899     $ 44,862,557     $ 25,507,734     $ (34,447,602

Total investment income

     356,863       30,065       36,299       112,023       286,872  

Total expenses

     (10,533,962     (16,165,341     (23,149,097     (37,929,758     (46,932,366
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (17,667,843   $ (6,439,377   $ 21,749,759     $ (12,310,001   $ (81,093,096
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net asset value per Redeemable Unit

   $ (95.61   $ (28.64   $ 109.81     $ (27.13   $ (141.39
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value per Redeemable Unit

   $ 885.84     $ 981.45     $ 1,010.09     $ 900.28     $ 927.41  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $   143,536,465     $   210,973,446     $   260,301,062     $   381,939,591     $   505,985,168  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview

The Partnership, directly and through its investments in the Funds, aims to achieve substantial capital appreciation and permit investors to diversify a traditionally structured stock and bond portfolio. The Partnership attempts to accomplish its objectives through speculative trading in U.S. and international markets for currencies, interest rates, stock indices, agricultural and energy products and precious and base metals directly, or through investments in the Funds. The Funds may employ futures, swaps, options on futures and forward contracts in those markets.

The General Partner manages all business of the Partnership/Funds. The General Partner has delegated its responsibility for the investment of the Partnership’s assets to the Advisors. The General Partner engages a team of approximately 30 professionals whose primary emphasis is on attempting to maintain quality control among the Advisors to the funds operated or managed by the General Partner. A full-time staff of due diligence professionals use state-of-the-art technology and on-site evaluations to monitor new and existing futures money managers. The accounting and operations staff provides processing of subscriptions and redemptions and reporting to limited partners and regulatory authorities. The General Partner also includes staff involved in marketing and sales support. In selecting the Advisors for the Partnership, the General Partner considered, among other factors, past performance, trading style, volatility of markets traded and fee requirements. The General Partner may modify or terminate the allocation of assets to the Advisors at any time and may allocate assets to additional advisors at any time.

Responsibilities of the General Partner include:

 

   

due diligence examinations of the Advisors;

 

   

selection, appointment and termination of the Advisors;

 

   

negotiation of the management agreements; and

 

   

monitoring the activity of the Advisors.

In addition, the General Partner prepares, or assists the Administrator in preparing, the books and records and provides, or assists the Administrator in providing, the administrative and compliance services that are required by law or regulation from time to time in connection with the operation of the Partnership/Funds.

While the Partnership and the Funds have the right to seek lower commission rates from other commodity brokers at any time, the General Partner believes that the customer agreements and other arrangements with the commodity broker are fair, reasonable and competitive.

The programs traded by each Advisor on behalf of the Partnership as of December 31, 2016 were: Willowbridge — wPraxis Futures Trading Approach (“Praxis”), Aspect — Diversified Program, Graham — K4D-15V Program (“K4D”), Boronia — Boronia Diversified Program, Cambridge — Asian Markets Alpha Programme and Emerging Markets Alpha Programme and ISAM — Systematic Trend Programme. As of December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2016, the Partnership’s assets were allocated among the Advisors in the following approximate percentages:

 

Advisor

   December 31, 2016      September 30, 2016  

Willowbridge Associates Inc.

             28   $         38,073,542                23   $         37,105,105  

Aspect Capital Limited

     16   $ 21,469,860        15   $ 24,538,591  

Graham Capital Management, L.P.

     16   $ 21,546,766        18   $ 28,317,688  

Boronia Capital Pty. Ltd.

     10   $ 13,557,629        11   $ 18,081,251  

Cambridge Master Fund L.P.

     18   $ 25,113,195        20   $ 32,817,718  

International Standard Asset Management

     12   $ 16,903,872        10   $ 15,677,121  

J E Moody & Company LLC.

     0   $ -            3   $ 4,120,917  

Willowbridge Associates Inc.

Willowbridge trades its w/Praxis Futures Trading Approach (“Praxis”) on behalf of Willowbridge Master. Praxis is a proprietary, discretionary trading system.

Praxis utilizes a fully discretionary trading strategy to build a portfolio consisting of futures on currency, fixed income, stock indices and commodities pursuant to Praxis. The approach trades commodities, futures, forwards, options, swaps, spot contracts in commodities, currencies and fixed income markets. All positions are closely monitored to evaluate risk parameter status. As markets move, positions are refined and expectations updated in response to current market conditions.

Aspect Capital Limited.

Aspect trades its Diversified Program on behalf of Aspect Master. The Diversified Program is a proprietary, systematic global futures trading program. Its goal is the generation of significant medium-term capital growth independent of stock and bond market returns within a rigorous risk management framework.

The Diversified Program applies a systematic and broadly diversified global investment system, which deploys multiple investment strategies that, primarily through the use of listed futures and OTC foreign exchange contracts, seek to identify and exploit directional moves in the market behavior of a broad range of financial instruments and other assets including (but not limited to) currencies, interest rates, indices, debt securities (including bonds) and commodities (including energy, metal and agricultural commodities). By maintaining comparatively small exposure to any individual market and maintaining positions in a variety of contracts, Aspect aims to achieve long-term diversification. Generally, the Diversified Program maintains positions in the majority of markets that have been identified as being available for investment by the program. Market concentration varies according to the strength of signals, volatility and liquidity, amongst other factors. The emphasis is upon structuring a genuinely diversified set of market risk allocations that is designed to maximize the probability of returns wherever profit opportunities appear. Market exposures are monitored daily and the level of exposure of the Diversified Program in each market is quantifiable at all times and changes in accordance with market volatility and liquidity.

 

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The Diversified Program employs an automated system to collect, process and analyze market data (including current and historical price data) and identify and exploit directional moves in market behavior. The Diversified Program trades across a variety of frequencies to exploit trends over a range of timescales. Positions are taken according to the aggregate signal and are adjusted to attempt to control risk.

Graham Capital Management, L.P.

Graham trades its K4D program, a systematic, proprietary trading program on behalf of Graham Master.

Graham trades actively in both U.S. and foreign markets, primarily in futures contracts, forward contracts, spot contracts and associated derivative instruments such as options and swaps. Graham engages in exchange for physical transactions, which involve the exchange of a futures position for the underlying physical commodity without making an open competitive trade on an exchange. Instruments and contracts not traded on an organized exchange may be entered with banks, brokerage firms or other financial counterparties.

The K4D-15V Program utilizes multiple computerized trading models and offers broad diversification in both financial and non- financial markets, trading in approximately 65-80 global markets. It is intended to generate significant returns over time with an acceptable degree of risk and volatility. The computer models on a daily basis analyze the recent price action, the relative strength and the risk characteristics of each market and compare statistically the quantitative results of this data to years of historical data on each market.

Graham believes strongly in the importance of research and development activity and particularly in the development of new trading strategies and portfolio management techniques. Trading strategies developed by Graham research and added to Graham investment programs include not only trend systems but also other styles of systems, with varying time horizons. Such systems generally are based on computerized mathematical models and can rely both on technical and fundamental information as the basis for their trading decisions. Graham intends to add new trading strategies to its investment programs as well as to modify the systems currently in place in such programs in its ongoing efforts to keep pace with changing market conditions, and it anticipates that the constellation of trading strategies comprising each investment program will continue to grow and evolve over time. The decision to add or subtract systems or strategies from any investment program shall be at the sole discretion of Graham.

Boronia Capital Pty. Ltd.

Boronia trades its Boronia Diversified Program, a systematic trading program, on behalf of Boronia Trading Company. The trading systems used by Boronia are proprietary and confidential. The trading systems utilize quantitative techniques to generate returns in the financial markets. A diversified portfolio of over 60 liquid markets is traded across 4 asset classes and multiple time frames using futures on equity, bond, currency and commodity markets plus spot foreign exchange. Markets may be added or removed from the portfolio over time.

Trades are entered into markets on a fully automated basis directly by computer to the relevant exchange with no human intervention. The trading decisions are based on a number of robust and well researched proprietary algorithms developed by the advisor.

Since the inception of the trading program, Boronia continues to research new insights and other ways to improve its risk adjusted returns.

The Cambridge Strategy Ltd.

Cambridge trades its Asian Markets Alpha Programme and the Emerging Markets Alpha Programme, each a proprietary, systematic trading program on behalf of Cambridge Master.

The Asian Markets Alpha Programme aims to profit from short and medium term moves in the Asian markets’ currency pairs. To achieve this, Cambridge employs a largely systematic approach, designed to perform across diverse market environments. The process combines three decision making tools: a Systematic Technical Strategy, a Systematic Fundamental Strategy and a Market Information Strategy. During periods of higher volatility, the Systematic Technical Strategy uses a series of proprietary trading algorithms operating over multiple timeframes. The algorithms combine trend continuation and trend reversal signals. During periods of lower volatility, the Systematic Fundamental Strategy reflects a predetermined set of positions designed to reflect ‘market’ views on the relative attractiveness of currencies versus the U.S. dollar, thereby realizing the inherent benefits of the carry trade. The Market Information Strategy leverages the experience and global network of Cambridge’s portfolio managers to understand and exploit the behavior of other market participants and to participate in hedging and investment flows. It has characteristics often associated with discretionary managers. Cambridge’s proprietary Global Volatility Indicator serves as Cambridge’s regime shifting mechanism within the systematic strategies. Cambridge believes that long run success is achieved through successful mitigation of downside returns with risk controlled at the portfolio, strategy and individual trade levels.

The Emerging Markets Alpha Programme aims to profit from short and medium term moves in the developing markets’ currency pairs. To achieve this, Cambridge employs a largely systematic approach, designed to perform across diverse market environments. The process combines three decision making tools: a Systematic Technical Strategy, a Systematic Fundamental Strategy and a Market Information Strategy. During periods of higher volatility, the Systematic Technical Strategy uses a series of proprietary trading algorithms operating over multiple timeframes. The algorithms combine trend continuation and trend reversal signals. During periods of lower volatility, the Systematic Fundamental Strategy reflects a predetermined set of positions designed to reflect ‘market’ views on the relative attractiveness of currencies versus the U.S. dollar, thereby realizing the inherent benefits of the carry trade. The Market Information Strategy leverages the experience and global network of Cambridge’s portfolio managers to understand and exploit the behavior of other market participants and to participate in hedging and investment flows. It has characteristics often associated with discretionary managers. Cambridge’s proprietary Global Volatility Indicator serves as Cambridge’s regime shifting mechanism within the systematic strategies. Cambridge believes that long run success is achieved through successful mitigation of downside returns with risk controlled at the portfolio, strategy and individual trade levels.

International Standard Asset Management

ISAM directly trades a managed account in the name of the Partnership pursuant to ISAM’s Systematic Trend Programme. The Systematic Trend Programme’s investment objective is to achieve growth in the value of its assets, providing absolute returns with low correlations to the stock and bond markets through the implementation of systematic trading models. The system trades in the global futures markets covering stock indices, interest rates, currency, energy commodities, precious and base metals and agricultural products and may also trade in over-the-counter foreign exchange contracts (including currency spot contracts) and exchange-cleared swap and forward contracts.

ISAM relies on the comprehensive quantitative analysis of historical data to develop trading strategies. These proprietary trading strategies are then implemented subject to strict risk management and controls. ISAM’s guiding principle is that a disciplined trading approach combined with a broad diversification over a large number of markets, instruments and investment strategies is likely to lead to superior investment results, while maintaining risk at a level comparable to that associated with traditional asset classes. The target volatility of the portfolio is 15-20% annualized.

 

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The Systematic Trend Programme’s investment strategy is to harness the performance of several systematic investment programs in a balanced portfolio, each program selected primarily for its methods of generating returns from global investments that are not highly correlated to the performance of traditional investment strategies such as the stock and bond markets. The goal remains to maximize diversification across various trading strategies and markets with the purpose of achieving capital appreciation objectives for investors while reducing overall portfolio volatility.

JE Moody & Company LLC

The JEM Commodity Relative Value Program was a systematic program that used quantitative models to detect and exploit price shifts and mispricings between related instruments in the energy, metal and agricultural markets, while employing hedging methods in an attempt to maintain approximate market or sector neutrality. The strategies did not make un-hedged directional bets. Most trades were implemented using offsetting long and short positions in futures and futures options, thus reducing exposure to sudden changes in market direction. As examples, such offsetting positions may have been in different delivery months of the same commodity market (e.g., calendar or butterfly spreads), in different but related markets (e.g., crude oil and unleaded gasoline) or between contracts traded on different exchanges (e.g., New York and London copper).

Market coverage for the JEM Commodity Relative Value Program portfolio included crude oil and petroleum distillates, natural gas, industrial metals, precious metals, grains, livestock, foodstuffs, fibers, and potentially other commodities. JE Moody utilized primarily exchange-traded futures and futures options to implement its relative value trades, although trades may have also been made using other instruments, such as commodity swaps or OTC derivatives contracts.

The trading opportunities captured by the JEM Commodity Relative Value Program models were believed to arise due to various factors, including: changes in relative supply and demand of different commodity contracts, the idiosyncratic actions of market participants, external events that may disrupt production (e.g., droughts, hurricanes, labor unrest or geopolitics), and risk premia associated with general uncertainties in future supply or demand. By virtue of their relative value nature, JEM Commodity Relative Value Program trades may have been interpreted as providing market liquidity to directional traders who needed it, and earning a risk premium by doing so.

Relative value strategies are frequently employed by hedge funds in the equity, fixed income, convertible bond and option markets, but are relatively uncommon in the commodity or managed futures arenas. Over extended time periods, relative value strategies have been observed to produce more consistent returns and higher Sharpe ratios than un-hedged, directional trading strategies. With the high leverage often used, however, some relative value managers have experienced significant losses, particularly when extreme market events have occurred.

JE Moody attempted to manage the risk of large losses by limiting the overall portfolio leverage and the degree of exposure to any single commodity market or sector. The Commodity Relative Value portfolio typically included about 18 to 24 active relative value trades, with the number of open positions depending on the arbitrage opportunities available. The JEM Commodity Relative Value Program trades had low mutual correlation, covered multiple markets and sectors and thus enabled meaningful diversification within the JEM Commodity Relative Value Program portfolio.

When few favorable relative value trading opportunities arose in the commodity markets, or as JE Moody may have determined, JE Moody may have chosen to make relative value trades in the financial futures, options, swap or derivatives markets. At times when many or few trading opportunities were available, JE Moody may have increased or reduced overall JEM Commodity Relative Value Program portfolio exposure.

To hedge offsetting long and short positions, JE Moody may have used techniques such as static hedging, dynamic hedging and option overlays. Moreover, hedging may seek to achieve market or sector neutrality via various benchmarks, such as by being “contract neutral,” “dollar neutral” or “delta neutral.” No hedging strategy is perfect, but each has its costs, risks, advantages and limitations. Even with well hedged positions, there is usually some residual exposure to directional market movements. JE Moody sought to balance the advantages of the hedging strategy used in a particular relative value trade versus the costs and risks of implementing the trade.

Altis Partners (Jersey) Limited.

Altis traded its Global Futures Portfolio Program on behalf of Altis Master. It was a proprietary, systematic, automated trading system. The Altis Global Futures Portfolio trading system currently traded in over 100 futures markets on recognized futures exchanges globally. Altis may have added or removed markets from the trading system in response to changes in market liquidity. Under the fully automated system, changes in market prices were forecast over a number of future periods and the portfolio was optimized to take best advantage of these forecasts. Forecasts were derived from a number of quantitative market phenomena; for instance, directional movement components looked for persistent upward or downward price movements over a number of time-scales, and anti-trending components were invoked when such movements may have gone too far too fast. Other inputs were derived from changes in perceived instrument volatility and the effect of one market against another closely correlated one.

Under the trading system, the relevant return forecasts, together with their corresponding measures of risk, and market correlation were re-estimated daily. Portfolio resources were then allocated to where the approach expected significant changes in prices, bearing in mind the need to diversify exposure to risk. As a result, portfolio composition was not fixed; there were no pre-assigned weightings to markets or sectors. Moreover, no one market was treated differently to its peers in terms of parameter inputs. Due to the number of inputs or indicators used, and their application across a broad range of markets, portfolio changes were generally small, except perhaps during periods of extreme volatility.

Krom River Trading Program.

Krom River traded its Commodity Program on behalf of KR Master, a systematic trading system that relied on fundamental and technical factors. The Commodity Program traded in at least 20 different markets including base metals, precious metals, energy, agricultural and softs. The trade types included long volatility, directional and relative value. The trading instruments had been exchange-listed futures and options, which had been traded on both fundamental and technical basis. Krom River’s Commodity Program did not trade OTC instruments, nor take physical deliveries.

Drury Capital, Inc.

Drury traded its Diversified Trend-Following Program on behalf of Drury Master. The Diversified Trend-Following program was systematic and technical. Drury may have exercised judgment regarding liquidity issues. Systematic traders relied primarily on trading programs or models that generated trading signals. The systems utilized to generate trading signals were changed from time to time (although generally infrequently), but the trading instructions generated by the system being used were followed without significant additional analysis or interpretation.

The Diversified Trend-Following Program was built on elements of trend-following and diversification. The program emphasized diversification by trading metals, agricultural products, foreign exchange, stock indices, energy products, financial instruments and tropical products (softs).

 

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The Diversified Trend-Following Program traded 40 portfolio instruments and was generally positioned in 25 of these instruments on average. Positions could have been short as well as long. The Diversified Trend-Following Program had no market or sector bias, as Drury believed that each instrument could have produced long-term profits through the application of independent technical analysis and risk management.

Kaiser Trading Group Pty. Ltd.

Kaiser traded its Global Diversified Program, a systematic trading program on behalf of Kaiser Trading Company. Kaiser took trading opportunities by using a systematic, computer based and statistically validated approach built around the trading psychology of the markets.

The system had four major components: R&D environment, money management, risk measurement and trading rules. The details of the system in its entirety are proprietary and confidential. Therefore, the following details are general in nature.

Prior to its termination on June 30, 2014, Kaiser had 23 trading rules in operation. The rules were based on pattern matching and were short term in nature and include both break and contrarian models. These rules were traded over 39 different markets including foreign exchange forward and futures and options on, bonds, global indices, metals, energy and soft commodities. Each trading rule was the same, using the same parameters, regardless of the markets traded.

The trading rules were systematically tested over a comprehensive database using the systems research environment. The criteria that determined whether a trading rule was to be accepted into the system included: profitability, robustness, consistency and diversification. Once a trading rule was accepted into the system it was integrated using the same money management and risk analytic principles and software that had been applied to the preceding trading rules.

Risk measurement was accomplished by calculating pertinent risk measures such as correlation between markets and volatility of markets. These risk measures were then used to automatically scale trading positions or eliminate other positions.

Money management principles and tools were applied in a similar fashion to each rule. Entry levels, stop-loss and stop-gain positions were calculated daily. These were checked and sent to market.

No assurance can be given that the Advisors’ strategies will be successful or that they will generate profits for the Partnership.

Specific Fund level performance information is included in Note 6 to the financial statements included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

For the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, the average allocation by commodity market sector for each of the Funds were as follows:

 

     Willowbridge Master            

Currencies

           64.1

Energy

           6.1

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

           3.0

Interest Rates U.S.

           14.4

Metals

           2.5

Stock Indices

           9.9
     Aspect Master            

Currencies

           43.2

Energy

           5.2

Grains

           5.0

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

           14.3

Interest Rates U.S.

           4.0

Livestock

           0.9

Metals

           8.1

Softs

           3.7

Stock Indices

           15.6
     Graham Master            

Currencies

           33.1

Energy

           6.5

Grains

           4.1

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

           12.1

Interest Rates U.S.

           5.0

Metals

           10.9

Softs

           2.6

Stock Indices

           25.7

 

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     Boronia I, LLC            

Currencies

           30.4

Energy

           6.9

Grains

           7.1

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

           13.5

Interest Rates U.S.

           5.4

Livestock

           0.7

Metals

           4.9

Softs

           5.7

Stock Indices

           25.4
     Cambridge Master            

Currencies

           100.0

(a) Liquidity.

The Partnership does not engage in sales of goods or services. Its assets are its (i) investments in the Funds, (ii) equity in trading account, consisting of cash at MS&Co. and cash margin, net unrealized appreciation on open futures contracts, net unrealized appreciation on open forward contracts, options purchased at fair value and investment in U.S. Treasury bills at fair value, if applicable, (iii) cash at bank and (iv) interest receivable. Because of the low margin deposits normally required in commodity futures trading, relatively small price movements may result in substantial losses to the Partnership, through its investments in the Funds and its direct investments. While substantial losses could lead to a material decrease in liquidity, no such illiquidity occurred during the year ended December 31, 2016.

To minimize the risk relating to low margin deposits, the Partnership/Funds follow certain trading policies, including:

 

  (i)

The Partnership/Funds invest their assets only in commodity interests that an Advisor believes are traded in sufficient volume to permit ease of taking and liquidating positions. Sufficient volume, in this context, refers to a level of liquidity that an Advisor believes will permit it to enter and exit trades without noticeably moving the market.

 

  (ii)

An Advisor will not initiate additional positions in any commodity if these positions would result in aggregate positions requiring a margin of more than 66 2/3% of the Partnership’s net assets allocated to that Advisor.

 

  (iii)

The Partnership/Funds may occasionally accept physical delivery of a commodity. Unless such delivery is disposed of promptly by retendering the warehouse receipt representing the delivery to the appropriate clearinghouse, the physical commodity position is fully hedged.

 

  (iv)

The Partnership/Funds do not employ the trading technique commonly known as “pyramiding,” in which the speculator uses unrealized profits on existing positions as margin for the purchase or sale of additional positions in the same or related commodities.

 

  (v)

The Partnership/Funds do not utilize borrowings other than short-term borrowings if the Partnership/Funds take delivery of any cash commodities.

 

  (vi)

The Advisors may, from time to time, employ trading strategies such as spreads or straddles on behalf of the Partnership/Funds. “Spreads” and “straddles” describe commodity futures trading strategies involving the simultaneous buying and selling of futures contracts on the same commodity but involving different delivery dates or markets.

 

  (vii)

The Partnership/Funds will not permit the churning of their commodity trading accounts. The term “churning” refers to the practice of entering and exiting trades with a frequency unwarranted by legitimate efforts to profit from the trades, indicating the desire to generate commission income.

From January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, the Partnership’s average margin to equity ratio (i.e., the percentage of assets on deposit required for margin) was approximately 19.3%. The foregoing margin to equity ratio takes into account cash held in the Partnership’s name, as well as the allocable value of the positions and cash held on behalf of the Partnership in the name of the Funds.

In the normal course of business, the Partnership and the Funds are party to financial instruments with off-balance-sheet risk, including derivative financial instruments and derivative commodity instruments. These financial instruments may include forward, futures, option and swap contracts, whose values are based upon an underlying asset, index, or reference rate, and generally represent future commitments to exchange currencies or cash balances, to purchase or sell other financial instruments at specific terms at specified future dates, or, in the case of derivative commodity instruments, to have a reasonable possibility to be settled in cash, through physical delivery or with another financial instrument. These instruments may be traded on an exchange, a swap execution facility or OTC. Exchange-traded instruments include futures and certain standardized forward, swap and option contracts. Specific market movements of commodities or futures contracts underlying an option cannot accurately be predicted. The purchaser of an option may lose the entire premium paid for the option. Certain swap contracts may also be traded on a swap execution facility or OTC. OTC contracts are negotiated between contracting parties and also include certain forward, swap and option contracts. Each of these instruments is subject to various risks similar to those related to the underlying financial instruments, including market and credit risk. In general, the risks associated with OTC contracts are greater than those associated with exchange-traded instruments because of the greater risk of default by the counterparty to an OTC contract. The General Partner estimates that at any given time approximately 15.1% to 24.7% of the Partnership’s/Funds’ contracts are traded OTC.

As both a buyer and seller of options, the Partnership/Funds pay or receive a premium at the outset and then bear the risk of unfavorable changes in the price of the contract underlying the option. Written options expose the Partnership/Funds to potentially unlimited liability; for purchased options, the risk of loss is limited to the premiums paid. Certain written put options permit cash settlement and do not require the option holder to own the reference asset. The Partnership/Funds do not consider these contracts to be guarantees.

The Partnership and the Funds do not isolate the portion of the results of operations arising from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from fluctuations from changes in market prices of investments held. Such fluctuations are included in total trading results in the Partnership’s/Funds’ Statements of Income and Expenses.

 

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Market risk is the potential for changes in the value of the financial instruments traded by the Partnership/Funds due to market changes, including interest and foreign exchange rate movements and fluctuations in commodity or security prices. Market risk is directly impacted by the volatility and liquidity in the markets in which the related underlying assets are traded. The Partnership and the Funds are exposed to market risk equal to the value of the futures and forward contracts purchased and unlimited liability on such contracts sold short.

Credit risk is the possibility that a loss may occur due to the failure of a counterparty to perform according to the terms of a contract. The Partnership’s/Funds’ risk of loss in the event of a counterparty default is typically limited to the amounts recognized in the Statements of Financial Condition and is not represented by the contract or notional amounts of the instruments. The Partnership’s/Funds’ risk of loss is reduced through the use of legally enforceable master netting agreements with counterparties that permit the Partnership/Funds to offset unrealized gains and losses and other assets and liabilities with such counterparties upon the occurrence of certain events. The Partnership/Funds have credit risk and concentration risk, as either MS&Co. or an MS&Co. affiliate is the sole counterparty or broker with respect to the Partnership’s/Funds’ assets. Credit risk with respect to exchange-traded instruments is reduced to the extent that, through MS&Co. or an MS&Co. affiliate, the Partnership’s/Funds’ counterparty is an exchange or clearing organization.

The risk to the limited partners that have purchased Redeemable Units is limited to the amount of their share of the Partnership’s net assets and undistributed profits. This limited liability is a result of the organization of the Partnership as a limited partnership under New York law.

The General Partner monitors and attempts to control the Partnership’s/Funds’ 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/Funds 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, forward and option contracts by sector, margin requirements, gain and loss transactions and collateral positions. (See also “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for further information on financial instrument risk included in the notes to financial statements.)

The majority of these financial instruments mature within one year of the inception date. However, due to the nature of Partnership’s/Funds’ business, these instruments may not be held to maturity.

Other than the risks inherent in U.S. Treasury bills, money market mutual fund securities, commodity futures, forward, option and swap contracts the Partnership knows of no trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties which will result in or which are reasonably likely to result in the Partnership’s liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way. The Limited Partnership Agreement provides that the Partnership shall cease trading operations and liquidate all open positions under certain circumstances including a decrease in net asset value per Redeemable Unit to less than $400 as of the close of business on any trading day.

 

  (b)

Capital Resources.

 

  (i)

The Partnership has made no material commitments for capital expenditures.

 

  (ii)

The Partnership’s capital consists of the capital contributions of the partners as increased or decreased by gains or losses on trading and by expenses, interest income, redemptions of Redeemable Units and distributions of profits, if any. Gains or losses on trading cannot be predicted. Market movements in commodities are dependent upon fundamental and technical factors which the Advisors may or may not be able to identify, such as changing supply and demand relationships, weather, governmental, agricultural, commercial and trade programs and policies, national and international political and economic events and changes in interest rates. Partnership expenses consist of, among other things, clearing, ongoing selling agent and management and General Partner fees. The level of these expenses is dependent upon trading performance and the level of net assets maintained. In addition, the amount of interest income earned by the Partnership/Funds is dependent upon (1) the average daily equity maintained in cash in the Partnership’s and/or applicable Fund’s accounts, (2) the amount of U.S. Treasury bills and/or money market mutual fund securities held by the Partnership and/or the Funds and (3) interest rates over which none of the Partnership, the Funds or the MS&Co. has control.

No forecast can be made as to the level of redemptions in any given period. A limited partner may require the Partnership to redeem its Redeemable Units at the net asset value per Redeemable Unit as of the end of any month on three business days’ notice to the General Partner. There is no fee charged to limited partners in connection with redemptions. Redemptions generally are funded out of the Partnership’s cash holdings and/or redemptions from the Funds. For the year ended December 31, 2016, 56,439.9990 limited partner Redeemable Units were redeemed totaling $52,481,536 as well as 787.6200 General Partner Redeemable Units totaling $710,011. For the year ended December 31, 2015, 40,641.1070 limited partner Redeemable Units were redeemed totaling $40,676,735 as well as 357.9740 General Partner Redeemable Units totaling $378,906. For the year ended December 31, 2014, 155,880.9060 limited partner Redeemable Units were redeemed totaling $134,564,735 as well as 2,188.3040 General Partner Redeemable Units totaling $1,914,039.

The Partnership continues to offer Redeemable Units at the net asset value per Redeemable Unit as of the end of each month. For the year ended December 31, 2016, there were additional subscriptions of 725.0740 limited partner Redeemable Units totaling $655,000. For the year ended December 31, 2015, there were additional subscriptions of 1,201.8070 limited partner Redeemable Units totaling $1,259,286. For the year ended December 31, 2014, there were additional subscriptions of 2,795.8450 limited partner Redeemable Units totaling $2,457,437.

 

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(c) Results of Operations.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, the net asset value per Redeemable Unit decreased 9.7% from $981.45 to $885.84. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the net asset value per Redeemable Unit decreased 2.8% from $1,010.09 to $981.45. For the year ended December 31, 2014, the net asset value per Redeemable Unit increased 12.2% from $900.28 to $1,010.09.

The Partnership experienced a net trading loss of $7,490,744 before fees and expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016. Losses were primarily attributed to the Funds’ trading in energy, grains, currency, metals, livestock, softs and U.S. interest rates and were offset by trading gains in global stock index and non-U.S interest rates. The net trading gain (or loss) realized from the Partnership’s investment in the Funds is disclosed under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

The most significant losses were incurred within the energy markets during April from short positions in crude oil and its related products as prices surged as data from the Energy Information Agency showed U.S. crude oil production continued to decline. Additional losses within the energy sector were recorded during November from short positions in natural gas futures as prices advanced in the latter half of the month as demand from power generation and the private sector spiked. During March and April, further losses were incurred within the energies from natural gas positions. Within the metals complex, losses were recorded during May from long positions in gold and silver futures as a strengthening U.S. dollar diminished investor demand for precious metals. Additional metals losses were experienced during February from short positions in zinc and copper futures as prices advanced in anticipation of stimulus measures from the People’s Bank of China bolstering China’s manufacturing sector. Within the agricultural markets, losses were experienced during March from short positions in coffee and sugar futures as prices advanced on news that El Nino weather patterns brought dry conditions and exacerbated the spread of plant disease in South America. Losses within the agricultural markets were also recorded during January from long positions in cocoa futures as prices tumbled as funds cut bets on higher prices amid signs African crops were recovering from a five-year low. Losses within the currency sector were recorded during December from long positions in the Indian Rupee versus the U.S. dollar as the relative value of the Indian currency moved lower in the first half of the month after the Royal Bank of India introduced policies to ease liquidity concerns. Losses within this sector were also incurred during July from short positions in the Indian rupee versus the U.S. dollar as the relative value of the Indian currency advanced as demand for assets in emerging markets picked up amid optimism the U.K.’s vote to exit the European Union will not have a lasting effect on the South Asian nation’s markets. The Partnership’s losses for the year were partially offset by gains achieved within the global interest rate markets during January and February from long positions in European fixed income futures as prices rallied after European Central Bank (the “ECB”) head Mario Draghi said the ECB’s Governing Council would review its stimulus policy as the region’s inflation rate fell below zero. Additional gains in the global interest rate sector were recorded during June from positions in European and U.S. fixed income futures. Within the global stock index sector, gains were recorded during December from long positions in U.S. and European equity index futures as prices rallied amid hopes President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals to boost U.S. fiscal policies would aid the global economy. Additional gains within the global stock index sector were achieved during July from long positions in U.S. equity index futures as prices advanced after the release of reports which indicated the U.S. economy was more robust than previously predicted.

The Partnership experienced a net trading gain of $9,695,899 before fees and expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015. Gains were primarily attributed to the Funds’ trading in energy, currency, metals, and global interest rate markets and were offset by trading losses in global stock index and agricultural futures. The net trading gain (or loss) realized from the Partnership’s investment in the Funds is disclosed under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

The most significant losses were incurred within the global stock index sector during June from long positions in U.S., European, and Asian equity index futures as prices declined as concerns over Greece’s efforts to avoid a default weighed on global financial markets. Losses within this sector were also recorded during December from long positions in U.S., European, and Asian equity index futures as prices fell after weakness in Chinese economic data revived concern about the stability of the global economy. Additional losses were incurred within the global stock index sector during January from long positions in U.S. equity index futures as prices fell amid concern a tumble in oil prices and slowing overseas growth would adversely affect U.S. economic output. Losses were recorded within the agricultural markets during June from short positions in corn, soybeans, and wheat futures as prices rallied after heavy rainfall in the U.S. Midwest raised the potential for crop damage. Additional losses were incurred during April from short positions in sugar and coffee futures as prices advanced as wet weather slowed harvests in Brazil. The Partnership’s losses for the year were offset by gains achieved within the energy markets during November and December from short positions in crude oil and its related products as prices weakened after the OPEC nations failed to cut production amid a growing global supply glut. Additional gains were experienced during July from short positions in crude oil and its related products as prices declined as production levels in the U.S. reached record levels. Further gains in this sector were recorded during January, March, August, September, and October. Within the currency sector, gains were recorded during January from short positions in the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar as the value of the Canadian currency moved lower over concerns falling oil prices would adversely affect the Canadian economy. Additional gains in this sector were experienced during May from short positions in the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar as the relative value of the yen fell after the release of strong U.S. employment figures and as the Bank of Japan pledged to continue its quantitative easing measures. Within the metals markets, gains were achieved during July from short positions in gold and silver futures as prices moved lower as a strengthening U.S. dollar curbed demand for precious metals as a store of value. Within the global interest rate markets, gains were recorded during January from long positions in European fixed income futures as prices advanced on increased speculation the European Central Bank would increase its quantitative easing measures to stimulate the Eurozone’s stagnant economy. Long positions in U.S. Treasury note futures were also profitable during January as prices advanced over investor concern a fall in crude oil prices would dampen inflation in the U.S. Additional gains were recorded from long positions in Canadian fixed income futures during January.

Interest income on 80% of the average daily equity maintained in cash in the Partnership’s (or the Partnership’s allocable portion of a Fund’s, other than Boronia I, LLC) brokerage account during each month is earned at the rate equal to the monthly average of the 4-week U.S. Treasury bill discount rate. MS&Co. credits Boronia I, LLC on 100% of the average daily equity maintained in cash in the account of Boronia I, LLC during each month at the rate equal to the monthly average of the 4-week U.S. Treasury bill discount rate less 0.15% during such month but in no event less than zero. When the effective rate is less than zero, no interest is earned. Any interest earned on the Partnership’s and/or each Fund’s cash account in excess of the amounts described above, if any, will be retained by MS&Co. and/or shared with the General Partner. All interest income earned on U.S. Treasury bills and money market mutual fund securities will be retained by the Partnership and/or the Funds, as applicable. Interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2016 increased by $77,546 and for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 increased by $326,798, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2015. The increase in interest income for the three and twelve months is primarily due to the Partnership’s investment in U.S. Treasury bills during the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2015. Interest earned by the Partnership will increase the net asset value of the Partnership. The amount of interest income earned by the Partnership depends on (1) the average daily equity maintained in cash in the Partnership’s and/or applicable Funds’ accounts, (2) the amount of U.S. Treasury bills and/or money market mutual fund securities purchased by the Partnership and/or the Funds and (3) interest rates over which none of the Partnership, the Funds or MS&Co. has control.

 

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Certain clearing fees are based on the number of trades executed by the Advisors for the Partnership/Funds. Accordingly, they must be compared in relation to the number of trades executed during the period. Clearing fees related to direct investments for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016 were $24,070 and $34,851, respectively. The Partnership did not trade directly during the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015.

Ongoing selling agent fees are calculated as a percentage of the Partnership’s adjusted net asset value on the last day of each month and are affected by trading performance, subscriptions and redemptions. Accordingly, they must be compared in relation to the fluctuations in the monthly net asset values. Ongoing selling agent fees for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016 decreased $324,638 and $1,051,531, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2015. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in average net assets during the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2015.

General Partner fees are paid to the General Partner for administering the business and affairs of the Partnership. General Partner fees are calculated as a percentage of the Partnership’s adjusted net asset value as of the end of each month and are affected by trading performance, subscriptions and redemptions. Accordingly, they must be compared in relation to the fluctuations in the monthly net asset values. General Partner fees for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016 decreased by $161,762 and $524,180, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2015. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in average net assets during the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2015.

Management fees are calculated as a percentage of the Partnership’s adjusted net asset value as of the end of each month and are affected by trading performance, subscriptions and redemptions. Accordingly, they must be compared in relation to the fluctuations in the monthly net asset values. Management fees for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016 decreased by $238,319 and $881,005, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2015. The decrease is due to a decrease in average net assets during the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2015.

Incentive fees are based on the new trading profits generated by each Advisor at the end of the quarter, as defined in the respective management agreements between the Partnership, the General Partner and each Advisor. Trading performance for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2016 resulted in incentive fees of $0 and $408,994, respectively. Trading performance for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2015 resulted in incentive fees of $0 and $2,150,795, respectively. To the extent an Advisor incurs a loss for the Partnership, the Advisor will not be paid incentive fees until such Advisor recovers any net loss incurred by the Advisor and earns additional new trading profits for the Partnership.

The Partnership pays professional fees, which generally include certain offering costs and legal, accounting, administrative, filing, reporting and data processing fees. Professional fees for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $837,952 and $1,084,586, respectively.

The Partnership experienced a net trading gain of $44,862,557 before fees and expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014. Gains were primarily attributed to the Funds’ trading in currencies, energy, grains, U.S. and non-U.S. interest rates, livestock and softs and were partially offset by losses in metals and indices. The net trading gain (or loss) realized from the Partnership’s investment in the Funds is disclosed under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

The most significant gains were achieved within the fixed income sector during October, November, and December from long positions in European fixed income futures as prices advanced on increased speculation the European Central Bank would increase its quantitative easing measures to stimulate the Eurozone’s stagnant economy. Additional gains within the sector were experienced during May and August from long positions in European fixed income futures as prices moved higher as investors speculated central banking authorities in Europe and Asia would increase stimulus measures. Within the energy markets, gains were experienced primarily during November and December from short positions in crude oil and its related products as prices moved lower amid rising U.S. oil production and after the OPEC nations failed to cut output in response to the global supply glut. Within the currency sector, gains were experienced primarily during September from short positions in the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar as the relative value of the yen declined after economic indicators showed Japan’s economy was growing at a slower pace than previously forecast. Additional gains during September were recorded from short positions in the euro versus the U.S. dollar as the relative value of the dollar advanced after the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank indicated it was committed to keeping inflation in check. Within the agricultural sector, gains were recorded during September from short positions in wheat and corn futures as prices declined as favorable growing conditions in the U.S. Midwest increased speculation that crop totals would reach record levels during 2014. Additional gains were experienced during February and March from long positions in lean hog futures as prices moved higher. The Partnership’s gains for the year were partially offset by losses incurred within the metals markets during February from short positions in gold and silver futures as prices rallied after geo-political turmoil and concern over the strength of the U.S. economy increased demand for the precious metals as a store of value. During January, losses in the metals markets were recorded from long positions in copper futures as weakening manufacturing reports from China reduced demand for the industrial metal, thus pushing prices lower. Within the global stock index sector, losses were recorded primarily during January from long positions in U.S., European, and Asian equity index futures as prices declined as economic growth momentum in China weakened and the U.S. Federal Reserve announced measures to further taper its quantitative easing program. Additional losses were incurred during December from long positions in European equity index futures as stagnant growth in economies across the Eurozone moved prices lower.

In the General Partner’s opinion, the Advisors continue to employ trading methods and produce results consistent with their expected performance given market conditions and the objectives of the Partnership. The General Partner continues to monitor the Advisors’ performance on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis to assure these objectives are met.

Commodity markets are highly volatile. Broad price fluctuations and rapid inflation increase the risks involved in commodity trading, but also increase the possibility of profit. The profitability of the Partnership depends on the existence of major price trends and the ability of certain of the Advisors to identify those price trends correctly. Price trends are influenced by, among other things, changing supply and demand relationships, weather, governmental, agricultural, commercial and trade programs and policies, national and international political and economic events and changes in interest rates. To the extent that market trends exist and the Advisors are able to identify them, the Partnership expects to increase capital through operations.

In allocating the assets of the Partnership among the trading advisors, the General Partner considers, among other factors, past performance, trading style, volatility of markets traded and fee requirements. The General Partner may modify or terminate the allocation of assets among the trading advisors and may allocate assets to additional advisors at any time. Each Advisor’s percentage allocation and trading program is described in the “Overview” section of this Item 7.

(d) Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. None.

(e) Contractual Obligations. None.

 

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(f) Operational Risk.

The Partnership, directly or indirectly through its investment in the Funds, is exposed to market risk and credit risk, which arise in the normal course of its business activities. Slightly less direct, but of critical importance, are risks pertaining to operational and back office support. This is particularly the case in a rapidly changing and increasingly global environment with increasing transaction volumes and an expansion in the number and complexity of products in the marketplace.

Such risks include:

Operational/Settlement Risk — the risk of financial and opportunity loss and legal liability attributable to operational problems, such as inaccurate pricing of transactions, untimely trade execution, clearance and/or settlement, or the inability to process large volumes of transactions. The Partnership/Funds are subject to increased risks with respect to their trading activities in emerging market instruments, where clearance, settlement, and/or custodial risks are often greater than in more established markets.

Technological Risk — the risk of loss attributable to technological limitations or hardware failure that constrain the Partnership’s/Funds’ ability to gather, process, and communicate information efficiently and securely, without interruption, to customers and in the markets where the Partnership/Funds participate. Additionally, the General Partner’s computer systems may be vulnerable to unauthorized access, mishandling or misuse, computer viruses or malware, cyber attacks and other events that could have a security impact on such systems. If one or more of such events occur, this potentially could jeopardize a limited partner’s personal, confidential, proprietary or other information processed and stored in, and transmitted through, the General Partner’s computer systems, and adversely affect the Partnership’s business, financial condition or results of operations.

Legal/Documentation Risk — the risk of loss attributable to deficiencies in the documentation of transactions (such as trade confirmations) and customer relationships (such as master netting agreements) or errors that result in non-compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Financial Control Risk — the risk of loss attributable to limitations in financial systems and controls. Strong financial systems and controls ensure that assets are safeguarded, that transactions are executed in accordance with management’s authorization, and that financial information utilized by management and communicated to external parties, including the Partnership’s unit holders, creditors, and regulators, is free of material errors.

(g) Critical Accounting Policies.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires the General Partner to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. A summary of the Partnership’s significant accounting policies is described in Note 2 to the Partnership’s financial statements included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

The Partnership’s most significant accounting policy is the valuation of its investments in the Funds and in futures, option and forward contracts and U.S. Treasury bills, as applicable. The fair value of the investments in the Funds is determined based on the respective Fund’s net asset value per unit as calculated by the Fund or the Partnership’s (1) net contribution to the Funds and (2) its allocated share of the undistributed profits and losses, including realized gains (losses) and net change in unrealized gains (losses) of the Funds. The fair value of exchange-traded futures, option and forward contracts is determined by the various 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 inputs 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. U.S. Treasury bills are valued at the last available bid price received from independent pricing services as of the close of the last business day of the reporting period.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

Introduction

All the Partnership assets are subject to the risk of trading loss directly and indirectly through its investment in the Funds. The Partnership/Funds are speculative commodity pools. The market sensitive instruments held by them are acquired for speculative trading purposes, and all or substantially all of the Partnership’s/Funds’ assets are subject to the risk of trading loss. Unlike an operating company, the risk of market sensitive instruments is integral, not incidental, to the Partnership’s/Funds’ main line of business.

The limited partners will not be liable for losses exceeding the current net asset value of their investment. This limited liability is a result of the organization of the Partnership as a limited partnership under New York law.

Market movements result in frequent changes in the fair value of the Partnership’s/Funds’ open positions and, consequently, in their earnings and cash balances. The Partnership’s/Funds’ market risk is influenced by a wide variety of factors, including the level and volatility of interest rates, exchange rates, equity price levels, the market value of financial instruments and contracts, the diversification effects among the Partnership’s/Funds’ open positions and the liquidity of the markets in which they trade.

The Partnership/Funds rapidly acquire and liquidate both long and short positions in a wide range of different markets. Consequently, it is not possible to predict how a particular future market scenario will affect performance, and the Partnership’s/Funds’ past performance are not necessarily indicative of their future results.

“Value at Risk” is a measure of the maximum amount which the Partnership/Funds could reasonably be expected to lose in a given market sector. However, the inherent uncertainty of the Partnership’s/Funds’ speculative trading and the recurrence in the markets traded by the Funds of market movements far exceeding expectations could result in actual trading or non-trading losses far beyond the indicated Value at Risk or the Partnership’s/Funds’ 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/Funds’ losses in any market sector will be limited to Value at Risk or by the Partnership’s/Funds’ attempts to manage their market risk.

Materiality as used in this section is based on an assessment of reasonably possible market movements and the potential losses caused by such movements, taking into account the leverage, optionality and multiplier features of the Partnership’s/Funds’ market sensitive instruments.

 

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Quantifying the Partnership’s Trading Value at Risk

The following quantitative disclosures regarding the Partnership’s/Funds’ 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 and Section 21E of the Securities 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 (such as the terms of particular contracts and the number of market risk sensitive instruments held during or at the end of the reporting period).

The Partnership’s/Funds’ risk exposure in the various market sectors traded by the Advisors is quantified below in terms of Value at Risk. Due to the Partnership’s/Funds’ mark-to-market accounting, any loss in the fair value of the Partnership’s open positions, including investments in the Funds, is directly reflected in the Partnership’s earnings (realized and unrealized) and cash balances.

Exchange margin requirements have been used by the Partnership/Funds as the measure of its Value at Risk. 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. The margin levels are established by dealers and exchanges using historical price studies as well as an assessment of current market volatility (including the implied volatility of the options on a given futures contract) and economic fundamentals to provide a probabilistic estimate of the maximum expected near-term one-day price fluctuation.

In the case of market sensitive instruments which are not exchange-traded (almost exclusively currencies in the case of the Partnership/Funds), the margin requirements for the equivalent futures positions have been used as Value at Risk. In those rare cases in which a futures-equivalent margin is not available, dealers’ margins have been used.

The fair value of the Partnership’s/Funds’ futures and forward positions does not have any optionality component. However, the Advisors may trade commodity options. The Value at Risk associated with options is reflected in the following tables as the margin requirement attributable to the instrument underlying each option. Where this instrument is a futures contract, the futures margin, and where this instrument is a physical commodity, the futures- equivalent margin has been used. This calculation is conservative in that it assumes that the fair value of an option will decline by the same amount as the fair value of the underlying instrument, whereas, in fact, the fair values of the options traded by the Partnership/Funds in almost all cases fluctuate to a lesser extent than those of the underlying instruments.

In quantifying the Partnership’s/Funds’ Value at Risk, a 100% positive correlation in the different positions held in each market risk category has been assumed. Consequently, the margin requirements applicable to the open contracts have simply been added to determine each trading category’s aggregate Value at Risk. The diversification effects resulting from the fact that the Partnership’s/Funds’ positions are rarely, if ever, 100% positively correlated have not been reflected.

The Partnership’s and the Funds’ Trading Value at Risk in Different Market Sectors

Value at Risk tables represent a probabilistic assessment of the risk of loss in market risk sensitive instruments. The Advisors, with exception to ISAM, currently trade the Partnership’s assets indirectly in master fund managed accounts established in the name of the master funds over which they have been granted limited authority to make trading decisions. ISAM directly trades a managed account in the name of the Partnership. The first two trading Value at Risk tables reflect the market sensitive instruments held by the Partnership directly and through its investment in the Funds. The remaining trading Value at Risk tables reflect the market sensitive instruments held by the Partnership directly (i.e., in the managed account in the Partnership’s name traded by ISAM) and indirectly by each Fund separately.

The following tables indicate the trading Value at Risk associated with the Partnership’s open positions by market category as of December 31, 2016 and 2015. As of December 31, 2016, the Partnership’s total capitalization was $136,664,864.

 

     December 31, 2016  

Market Sector

   Value at Risk      % of Total
Capitalization
 

Commodities

   $ 3,808,959        2.79

Currencies

     15,778,436        11.55  

Equity

     4,732,421        3.46  

Interest Rates

     2,276,871        1.66  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $     26,596,687        19.46 % 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2015, the Partnership’s total capitalization was $ 206,869,254.

     
     December 31, 2015  

Market Sector

   Value at Risk      % of Total
Capitalization
 

Commodities

   $ 10,323,796        4.99

Currencies

     25,986,493        12.56  

Equity

     3,491,933        1.69  

Interest Rates

     3,981,536        1.93  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 43,783,758        21.17 % 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The following tables indicate the trading Value at Risk associated with the Partnership’s direct investments as of December 31, 2016 and indirect investments in the Funds by market category as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the highest and lowest value at any point and the average value during the year. All open position trading risk exposures have been included in calculating the figures set forth below.

As of December 31, 2016 the Partnership’s Value at Risk for the portion of its assets that are traded directly was as follows:

 

                Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016  
Market Sector   Value at Risk     % of Total
Capitalization
    High
Value at Risk
    Low
Value at Risk
    Average
Value at Risk*
 
Currencies   $ 2,175,345       1.59   $     2,731,803     $     -           $     941,077  
Energy     231,529       0.17       246,199       -             65,955  
Grains     249,367       0.18       294,010       -             96,410  
Indices     651,249       0.48       659,106       -             205,357  
Interest Rates U.S.     115,060       0.08       124,355       -             28,673  
Interest Rates Non-U.S.     320,785       0.23       473,126       -             129,713  
Livestock     13,513       0.01       85,883       -             24,460  
Metals     260,511       0.19       336,955       -             97,708  
Softs     174,364       0.13       210,024       -             73,289  
 

 

 

   

 

 

       
Total   $     4,191,723       3.06      
 

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

*

Annual average of month-end Value at Risk.

The Partnership did not trade directly as of December 31, 2015.

As of December 31, 2016, Willowbridge Master’s total capitalization was $391,498,613. The Partnership owned approximately 9.8% of Willowbridge Master. As of December 31, 2016, Willowbridge Master’s Value at Risk for its assets (including the portion of the Partnership’s assets allocated to Willowbridge for trading) was as follows:

 

                Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016  
Market Sector   Value at Risk     % of Total
Capitalization
    High
Value at Risk
    Low
Value at Risk
    Average
Value at Risk*
 
Currencies   $ 7,479,249       1.91   $     79,559,952     $     147,470     $ 26,078,802  
Energy     4,703,756       1.20       12,259,443       -           2,270,260  
Indices     8,069,535       2.06       11,808,296       -           2,983,129  
Interest Rates U.S.     1,170,235       0.30       22,748,409       -           4,116,353  
Interest Rates Non-U.S.     2,194,981       0.56       4,206,401       -           1,168,020  
Metals     319,854       0.08       4,745,455       -           841,842  
 

 

 

   

 

 

       
Total   $     23,937,610       6.11      
 

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

*

Annual average of month-end Value at Risk.

As of December 31, 2015, Willowbridge Master’s total capitalization was $348,699,949. The Partnership owned approximately 13.7% of Willowbridge Master. As of December 31, 2015, Willowbridge Master’s Value at Risk for its assets (including the portion of the Partnership’s assets allocated to Willowbridge for trading) was as follows:

 

                Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015  
Market Sector   Value at Risk     % of Total
Capitalization
    High
Value at Risk
    Low
Value at Risk
    Average
Value at Risk*
 
Currencies   $ 76,807,828       22.03   $     85,018,080     $     173,995     $     37,637,619  
Energy     1,482,863       0.42       9,071,259       667,917       3,089,442  
Interest Rates U.S.     4,144,323       1.19       16,624,123       367,325       3,833,031  
 

 

 

   

 

 

       
Total   $     82,435,014       23.64      
 

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

*

Annual average of month-end Value at Risk.

 

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As of December 31, 2016, Aspect Master’s total capitalization was $53,629,368. The Partnership owned approximately 44.7% of Aspect Master. As of December 31, 2016, Aspect Master’s Value at Risk for its assets (including the portion of the Partnership’s assets allocated to Aspect for trading) was as follows:

 

                       Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016  

Market Sector

     Value at Risk        % of Total
Capitalization
     High
Value at Risk
       Low
Value at Risk
       Average
Value at Risk*
 

Currencies

     $ 3,584,628          6.68    $         5,495,895        $         2,004,831        $         3,746,199  

Energy

       324,801          0.61        1,599,620          66,554          394,050  

Grains

       370,844          0.69        682,790          294,513          403,401  

Indices

       2,391,035          4.46        2,562,786          501,719          1,442,103  

Interest Rates U.S.

       409,866          0.76        749,348          57,315          330,990  

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

       860,718          1.60        1,676,537          644,150          1,215,260  

Livestock

       34,993          0.07        203,363          19,751          77,084  

Metals

       688,095          1.28        1,354,919          292,857          635,834  

Softs

       275,454          0.51        621,153          124,438          330,137  
    

 

 

      

 

 

              

Total

     $         8,940,434          16.66             
    

 

 

      

 

 

              

 

*

Annual average of month-end Value at Risk.

As of December 31, 2015, Aspect Master’s total capitalization was $68,465,577. The Partnership owned approximately 55.3% of Aspect Master. As of December 31, 2015, Aspect Master’s Value at Risk for its assets (including the portion of the Partnership’s assets allocated to Aspect for trading) was as follows:

 

                       Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015  

Market Sector

     Value at Risk        % of Total
Capitalization
     High
Value at Risk
       Low
Value at Risk
       Average
Value at Risk*
 

Currencies

     $ 3,828,841          5.59    $         7,618,931        $         621,769        $         4,403,903  

Energy

       1,762,255          2.57        1,969,743          529,815          1,264,041  

Grains

       659,130          0.96        659,130          169,143          465,015  

Indices

       1,018,193          1.49        3,365,637          476,501          1,708,786  

Interest Rates U.S.

       131,024          0.19        700,590          89,018          389,407  

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

       1,272,166          1.86        2,845,509          676,060          1,469,168  

Livestock

       142,395          0.21        197,120          42,240          94,870  

Metals

       1,538,342          2.25        2,140,747          635,320          1,398,537  

Softs

       233,924          0.34        609,644          131,849          411,387  
    

 

 

      

 

 

              

Total

     $         10,586,270          15.46             
    

 

 

      

 

 

              

 

*

Annual average of month-end Value at Risk.

 

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As of December 31, 2016, Graham Master’s total capitalization was $32,966,110. The Partnership owned approximately 68.6% of Graham Master. As of December 31, 2016, Graham Master’s Value at Risk for its assets (including the portion of the Partnership’s assets allocated to Graham for trading) was as follows:

 

                       Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016  

Market Sector

     Value at Risk        % of Total
Capitalization
     High
Value at Risk
       Low
Value at Risk
       Average
Value at Risk*
 

Currencies

     $ 2,447,426          7.42    $         3,987,099        $         1,614,161        $         2,611,134  

Energy

       580,745          1.76        1,053,470          95,021          526,525  

Grains

       211,811          0.64        531,949          180,994          316,649  

Indices

       2,221,816          6.74        3,550,849          1,030,449          2,049,189  

Interest Rates U.S.

       330,644          1.00        835,863          150,947          381,007  

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

       540,262          1.64        1,420,966          474,659          955,427  

Metals

       814,274          2.47        1,548,556          251,791          816,143  

Softs

       186,559          0.57        275,968          130,334          197,062  
    

 

 

      

 

 

              

Total

     $         7,333,537          22.24             
    

 

 

      

 

 

              

 

*

Annual average of month-end Value at Risk.

As of December 31, 2015, Graham Master’s total capitalization was $52,801,159. The Partnership owned approximately 72.7% of Graham Master. As of December 31, 2015, Graham Master’s Value at Risk for its assets (including the portion of the Partnership’s assets allocated to Graham for trading) was as follows:

 

                       Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015  

Market Sector

     Value at Risk        % of Total
Capitalization
     High
Value at Risk
       Low
Value at Risk
       Average
Value at Risk*
 

Currencies

     $ 2,331,119          4.41    $         4,887,561        $ 58,036        $         2,513,001  

Energy

       995,500          1.89        1,134,705                  243,890          726,523  

Grains

       534,820          1.01        621,445          112,442          430,838  

Interest Rates U.S.

       596,349          1.13        978,753          105,005          597,937  

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

       727,596          1.38        2,292,571          460,683          1,021,590  

Metals

       1,463,801          2.77        1,669,559          477,532          1,136,890  

Softs

       207,143          0.39        455,751          167,284          332,299  

Indices

       2,026,718          3.84        3,493,786          819,324          2,118,829  
    

 

 

      

 

 

              

Total

     $         8,883,046          16.82             
    

 

 

      

 

 

              

 

*

Annual average of month-end Value at Risk.

 

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As of December 31, 2016, Boronia I, LLC’s total capitalization was $46,361,453. The Partnership owned approximately 35.0% of Boronia I, LLC. As of December 31, 2016, Boronia I, LLC’s Value at Risk for its assets (including the portion of the Partnership’s assets allocated to Boronia for trading) was as follows:

 

                Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016  
Market Sector               Value at Risk     % of Total
Capitalization
    High
Value at Risk
    Low
Value at Risk
    Average
Value at Risk*
 
Currencies   $ 2,017,334       4.35   $ 5,618,136     $ 960,149     $ 2,730,285  
Interest Rates     988,120       2.13       3,333,809       663,603       1,683,414  
Equity     1,992,570       4.30       4,125,302       1,043,389       2,212,080  
Commodity     1,142,270       2.46       5,168,817       1,018,691       2,276,841  
 

 

 

   

 

 

       
Total   $ 6,140,294       13.24      
 

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

*

Annual average of month-end Value at Risk.

As of December 31, 2015, Boronia I, LLC’s total capitalization was $74,259,634. The Partnership owned approximately 48.8% of Boronia I, LLC. As of December 31, 2015, Boronia I, LLC’s Value at Risk for its assets (including the portion of the Partnership’s assets allocated to Boronia for trading) was as follows:

 

                Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015  
Market Sector               Value at Risk     % of Total
Capitalization
    High
Value at Risk
    Low
Value at Risk
    Average
Value at Risk*
 
Currencies   $ 5,810,883       7.83   $ 9,670,214     $ 2,053,234     $ 5,191,005  
Interest Rates     2,205,898       2.97       6,694,425       920,459       2,940,943  
Equity     1,325,953       1.79       9,574,905       1,217,103       4,374,314  
Commodity     4,505,079       6.07       9,333,026       1,774,957       4,937,710  
 

 

 

   

 

 

       
Total   $ 13,847,813       18.66      
 

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

*

Annual average of month-end Value at Risk.

As of December 31, 2016, Cambridge Master’s total capitalization was $57,156,866. The Partnership owned approximately 44.1% of Cambridge Master. As of December 31, 2016, Cambridge Master’s Value at Risk for its assets (including the portion of the Partnership’s assets allocated to Cambridge for trading) was as follows:

 

                Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016  
Market Sector               Value at Risk     % of Total
Capitalization
    High
Value at Risk
    Low
Value at Risk
    Average
Value at Risk*
 
Currencies   $ 20,142,391       35.24   $ 44,182,579     $ 15,170,546     $ 28,591,831  
 

 

 

   

 

 

       
Total   $ 20,142,391       35.24      
 

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

*

Annual average of month-end Value at Risk.

As of December 31, 2015, Cambridge Master’s total capitalization was $59,709,922. The Partnership owned approximately 28.3% of Cambridge Master. As of December 31, 2015, Cambridge Master’s Value at Risk for its assets (including the portion of the Partnership’s assets allocated to Cambridge for trading) was as follows:

 

                Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015  
Market Sector               Value at Risk     % of Total
Capitalization
    High
Value at Risk
    Low
Value at Risk
    Average
Value at Risk*
 
Currencies   $ 23,516,491       39.38   $ 26,761,534     $ 5,371,077     $ 15,171,524  
 

 

 

   

 

 

       
Total   $ 23,516,491       39.38      
 

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

*

Annual average of month-end Value at Risk.

 

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As of September 30, 2016, the Partnership has fully redeemed its investment in JEM Master. As of December 31, 2015, JEM Master’s total capitalization was $11,125,506. The Partnership owned approximately 61.0% of JEM Master. As of December 31, 2015, JEM Master’s Value at Risk for its assets (including the portion of the Partnership’s assets allocated to JE Moody for trading) was as follows:

 

                Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015  
Market Sector               Value at Risk     % of Total
Capitalization
    High
Value at Risk
    Low
Value at Risk
    Average
Value at Risk*
 
Energy   $ 50,386       0.45   $ 3,600,762     $ 30,861     $ 638,968  
Grains     114,400       1.03       312,510       7,700       117,038  
Livestock     296,505       2.66       884,015       20,790       395,455  
Softs     49,555       0.45       200,695       3,300       87,216  
 

 

 

   

 

 

       
Total   $ 510,846       4.59      
 

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

*

Annual average of month-end Values at Risk.

As of June 30, 2016, the Partnership has fully redeemed its investment in Altis Master. As of December 31, 2015, Altis Master’s total capitalization was $44,314,279. The Partnership owned approximately 59.7% of Altis Master. As of December 31, 2015, Altis Master’s Value at Risk for its assets (including the portion of the Partnership’s assets allocated to Altis for trading) was as follow:

 

                Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2015  
Market Sector       Value at Risk     % of Total
Capitalization
    High
Value at Risk
    Low
Value at Risk
    Average
Value at Risk*
 
Currencies   $ 3,619,547       8.17   $ 4,043,379     $ 762,004     $ 2,314,790  
Energy     486,097       1.10       1,849,188       317,820       823,518  
Grains     903,643       2.04       1,584,736       341,578       683,784  
Indices     1,354,076       3.05       2,594,991       430,768       1,621,815  
Interest Rates U.S.     71,280       0.16       1,118,118       2,079       312,585  
Interest Rates Non-U.S.     931,757       2.10       1,742,647       196,947       787,732  
Livestock     380,936       0.86       802,340       81,978       355,740  
Metals     1,967,779       4.44       2,182,160       655,693       1,639,449  
Softs     1,094,704       2.47       1,320,826       331,654       907,082  
 

 

 

   

 

 

       
Total   $ 10,809,819       24.39      
 

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

*

Annual average of month-end Values at Risk.

Material Limitations on Value at Risk as an Assessment of Market Risk

The face value of the market sector instruments held by the Partnership/Funds is typically many times the applicable margin requirement (margin requirements generally range between 1% and 15% of contract face value, although an exchange may increase margin requirement on short notice) as well as many times the capitalization of the Partnership/Funds. The magnitude of the Partnership’s/Funds’ open positions creates a “risk of ruin” not typically found in most other investment vehicles. Because of the size of the Partnership’s/Funds’ positions, certain market conditions — unusual, but historically recurring from time to time — could cause the Partnership/Funds to incur severe losses over a short period of time. The foregoing Value at Risk tables — as well as the past performance of the Partnership/Funds — give no indication of this “risk of ruin.”

Non-Trading Risk

The Partnership/Funds have non-trading market risk on their foreign cash balances not needed for margin. However, these balances (as well as any market risk they represent) are immaterial.

Materiality as used in this section is based on an assessment of reasonably possible market movements and the potential losses caused by such movements, taking into account the leverage, optionality and multiplier features of the Partnership’s/Funds’ market sensitive instruments.

 

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Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Primary Trading Risk Exposures

The following qualitative disclosures regarding the Partnership’s/Funds’ market risk exposures — except for (i) those disclosures that are statements of historical fact and (ii) the descriptions of how the Partnership/Funds manage their primary market risk exposures — constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. The Partnership’s/Fund’s primary market risk exposures as well as the strategies used and to be used by the General Partner and the Advisors 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/Funds’ 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 management strategies of the Partnership/Funds. There can be no assurance that the Partnership’s/Funds’ current market exposure and/or risk management strategies will not change materially or that any such strategies will be effective in either the short- or long- term. Investors must be prepared to lose all or substantially all of their investment in the Partnership.

The following were the primary trading risk exposures of the Partnership at December 31, 2016 by market sector. It may be anticipated, however, that these market exposures will vary materially over time.

Currencies. The Partnership’s currency exposure is to exchange rate fluctuations, primarily fluctuations that disrupt the historical pricing relationships between different currencies and currency pairs. These fluctuations are influenced by interest rate changes as well as political and general economic conditions. The General Partner does not anticipate that the risk profile of the Partnership’s currency sector will change significantly in the future.

Equities. The Partnership’s primary equity exposure is to equity price risk in the G8 countries. The stock index futures traded by the Partnership are limited to futures on broadly based indices. As of December 31, 2016, the Partnership’s primary exposures were in the S&P 500 (U.S.), VIX Market Volatility Index (U.S.), FTSE 100 (United Kingdom), NASDAQ 100 (U.S.), Dow Industrials 30 (U.S.), Dow Jones Euro STOXX 50 (Europe) and TOPIX (Japan) stock indices. The Partnership is primarily exposed to the risk of adverse price trends or static markets in the major European, U.S., and Pacific Rim indices. (Static markets would not cause major market changes but would make it difficult for the Partnership to avoid being “whipsawed” into numerous small losses.)

Interest Rates. Interest rate movements directly affect the price of the futures positions held by the Partnership and indirectly the value of its stock index and currency positions. Interest rate movements in one country as well as relative interest rate movements between countries materially affect the Partnership’s profitability. The Partnership’s primary interest rate exposure is to interest rate fluctuations in the U.S. and the other G8 countries. However, the Partnership may also take futures positions on the government debt of smaller nations — e.g., Australia and New Zealand.

Commodities:

Energy. The Partnership’s primary energy market exposure is to oil and natural gas price movements, often resulting from political developments in the Middle East and weather conditions. Energy prices can be volatile and substantial profits and losses, which have been experienced in the past, are expected to continue to be experienced in these markets in the future.

Metals. The Partnership’s primary metal market exposure as of December 31, 2016 was to fluctuations in the price of gold, copper, zinc, nickel, and aluminum.

Grains. The Partnership’s trading risk exposure in the grains is primarily to agricultural price movements, which are often directly affected by severe or unexpected weather conditions. Wheat, the soybean complex, corn, and palm oil accounted for the majority of the Partnership’s grain exposure as of December 31, 2016.

Softs. The Partnership’s trading risk exposure in the soft commodities is to agricultural-related price movements, which are often directly affected by severe or unexpected weather conditions. Cocoa, sugar, cotton and coffee accounted for the majority of the Partnership’s soft commodities exposure as of December 31, 2016.

Livestock. The Partnership’s primary risk exposure in livestock is to fluctuations in cattle and hog prices.

Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Non-Trading Risk Exposure

The following was the only non-trading risk exposure of the Partnership/Funds as of December 31, 2016.

Foreign Currency Balances. The Partnership’s/Funds’ may hold various foreign balances. The Advisors regularly convert foreign currency balances to dollars in an attempt to manage the Partnership’s/Funds’ non-trading risk.

Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Means of Managing Risk Exposure

The General Partner monitors and attempts to control the Partnership’s/Funds’ 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/Funds may be subject.

The General Partner monitors the Partnership’s/Funds’ performance and the concentration of its open positions, and consults with the Advisors concerning the Partnership’s/Funds’ overall risk profile. If the General Partner felt it necessary to do so, the General Partner could require the Advisors to close out positions as well as enter positions traded on behalf of the Partnership/Funds. However, any such intervention would be a highly unusual event. The General Partner primarily relies on the Advisors’ own risk control policies while maintaining a general supervisory overview of the Partnership’s/Funds’ market risk exposures.

The Advisors apply their own risk management policies to their trading. The Advisors often follow diversification guidelines, margin limits and stop loss points to exit a position. The Advisors’ research of risk management often suggests ongoing modifications to their trading programs.

As part of the General Partner’s risk management, the General Partner periodically meets with each Advisor to discuss their risk management and to look for any material changes to the Advisors’ portfolio balance and trading techniques. The Advisors are required to notify the General Partner of any material changes to their programs.

 

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

TACTICAL DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND L.P.

The following financial statements and related items of the Partnership are filed under this Item 8: Oath or Affirmation, Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014; Statements of Financial Condition at December 31, 2016 and 2015; Condensed Schedules of Investments at December 31, 2016 and Schedules of Investments at December 31, 2015; Statements of Income and Expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014; Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital for the years ended December 31,2016, 2015 and 2014; and Notes to Financial Statements. Additional financial information has been filed as Exhibits to this Form 10-K.

 

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To the Limited Partners of

Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P.

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

 

LOGO

By:

 

Patrick T. Egan

 

President and Director

 

Ceres Managed Futures LLC

General Partner,

 

Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P.

 

Ceres Managed Futures LLC

522 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10036

(855) 672-4468

 

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Management’s Report on Internal Control Over

Financial Reporting

The management of Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P. (the “Partnership”), Ceres Managed Futures LLC, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a – 15(f) and 15d – 15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and for our assessment of internal control over financial reporting. The Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

  (i)

pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Partnership;

 

  (ii)

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the Partnership are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Partnership; and

 

  (iii)

provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection and correction of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Partnership’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

The management of Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P. has assessed the effectiveness of the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth in the Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our assessment, management concluded that the Partnership maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016 based on the criteria referred to above.

 

LOGO

   

 

LOGO

 

Patrick T. Egan

 

    

 

 

Steven Ross

President and Director

   

Chief Financial Officer and Director

Ceres Managed Futures LLC

General Partner,

   

Ceres Managed Futures LLC

General Partner,

Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P.

   

Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Partners of Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P.:

We have audited the accompanying statements of financial condition of Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P. (the “Partnership”) as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, including the condensed schedule of investments as of December 31, 2016 and the schedule of investments as of December 31, 2015, and the related statements of income and expenses and changes in partners’ capital for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Partnership is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P. as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of its operations and changes in its partners’ capital for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

New York, New York

March 24, 2017

 

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Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P.

Statements of Financial Condition

December 31, 2016 and 2015

 

     December 31,
2016
     December 31,
2015
 

Assets:

     

Investment in the Funds (1), at fair value (Note 6)

   $ 126,238,109      $ 210,548,183  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity in trading account:

     

Cash at MS&Co. (Note 3c)

     12,654,296        425,263  

Cash margin (Note 3c)

     4,205,299        -      

Net unrealized appreciation on open futures contracts

     434,371        -      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity in trading account

     17,293,966        425,263  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash at bank (Note 1)

     218        -      

Interest receivable (Note 3c)

     4,172        -      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 143,536,465      $ 210,973,446  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities and Partners’ Capital:

     

Liabilities:

     

Net unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts

   $ 64,394      $ -      

Accrued expenses:

     

Ongoing selling agent fees (Note 3d)

     239,121        351,622  

Management fees (Note 3b)

     163,269        222,936  

General Partner fees (Note 3a)

     119,183        175,255  

Professional fees

     213,317        315,729  

Redemptions payable to General Partner (Note 7)

     250,011        -      

Redemptions payable to Limited Partners (Note 7)

     5,822,306        3,038,650  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     6,871,601        4,104,192  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Partners’ Capital (Notes 1 and 7):

     

General Partner, 1,690.0654 and 2,477.6854 Redeemable Units outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively

     1,497,130        2,431,723  

Limited Partners, 152,586.7508 and 208,301.6758 Redeemable Units outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively

     135,167,734        204,437,531  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total partners’ capital (net asset value)

     136,664,864        206,869,254  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and partners’ capital

   $ 143,536,465      $ 210,973,446  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net asset value per Redeemable Unit

   $ 885.84      $ 981.45  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(1) Defined in Note 4.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P.

Condensed Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2016

 

     Notional ($)/
Number of
Contracts
     Fair Value     % of Partners’
Capital
 

Futures Contracts Purchased

       

Currencies

     21      $ 6,943       0.01

Energy

     70        116,207       0.08  

Grains

     140        (24,086     (0.02

Indices

     289        48,627       0.03  

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

     267        43,862       0.03  

Livestock

     9        500       0.00

Metals

     28        21,623       0.02  

Softs

     59        37,285       0.03  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total futures contracts purchased

        250,961       0.18  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Futures Contracts Sold

       

Currencies

     11        (4,328     (0.00 )* 

Energy

     8        (12,870     (0.01

Grains

     185        (3,514     (0.00 )* 

Indices

     212        (7,692     (0.01

Interest Rates U.S.

     83        11,516       0.01  

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

     293        23,986       0.02  

Livestock

     1        475       0.00

Metals

     25        35,568       0.03  

Softs

     63        140,269       0.10  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total futures contracts sold

        183,410       0.14  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation on open futures contracts

      $ 434,371       0.32
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation on Open Forward Contracts

       

Currencies

   $ 12,549,341      $ 118,251       0.09

Metals

     26        124,856       0.09  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total unrealized appreciation on open forward contracts

        243,107       0.18  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized Depreciation on Open Forward Contracts

       

Currencies

   $ 16,294,760        (194,963     (0.15

Metals

     42        (112,538     (0.08
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts

        (307,501     (0.23
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts

      $ (64,394     (0.05 )% 
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
Investment in the Funds           Fair Value     % of Partners’
Capital
 

CMF Willowbridge Master Fund L.P.

      $ 38,198,019       27.95

CMF Aspect Master Fund L.P.

        24,000,563       17.56  

CMF Graham Capital Master Fund L.P.

        22,617,006       16.55  

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Boronia I, LLC

        16,206,218       11.86  

Cambridge Master Fund L.P.

        25,216,303       18.45  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment in the Funds

      $ 126,238,109       92.37
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

* Due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P.

Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2015

 

Investment in the Funds

   Fair value      % of Partners’
Capital
 

CMF Willowbridge Master Fund L.P.

   $     47,827,925        23.12

CMF Aspect Master Fund L.P.

     37,891,702        18.31  

CMF Graham Capital Master Fund L.P.

     38,390,905        18.56  

CMF Altis Partners Master Fund L.P.

     26,474,103        12.80  

JEM Master Fund L.P.

     6,784,895        3.28  

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Boronia I, LLC

     36,257,683        17.53  

Cambridge Master Fund L.P.

     16,920,970        8.18  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investment in the Funds

   $ 210,548,183        101.78
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P.

Statements of Income and Expenses

For the Years Ended

December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

 

     2016     2015     2014  

Investment Income:

      

Interest income

   $ 13,464     $ -         $ -      

Interest income allocated from the Funds

     343,399       30,065       36,299  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

     356,863       30,065       36,299  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

      

Expenses allocated from the Funds

     1,931,290       4,018,497       8,057,422  

Clearing fees related to direct investments (Note 3c)

     34,851       -           -      

Ongoing selling agent fees (Note 3d)

     3,612,608       4,664,139       10,176,335  

General Partner fees (Note 3a)

     1,800,622       2,324,802       639,011  

Management fees (Note 3b)

     2,401,013       2,807,792       3,672,489  

Incentive fees (Note 3b)

     188,689       1,694,935       -      

Professional fees

     564,889       655,176       603,840  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     10,533,962       16,165,341       23,149,097  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment loss

     (10,177,099     (16,135,276     (23,112,798
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Trading Results:

      

Net gains (losses) on trading of commodity interests and investment in the Funds:

      

Net realized gains (losses) on closed contracts

     (1,471,792     -           -      

Net realized gains (losses) on closed contracts allocated from the Funds

     (5,763,377     20,924,263       42,270,714  

Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts

     369,824       -           -      

Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on open contracts allocated from the Funds

     (625,399     (11,228,364     2,591,843  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total trading results

     (7,490,744     9,695,899       44,862,557  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (17,667,843   $ (6,439,377   $ 21,749,759  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per Redeemable Unit (Note 8)*

   $ (95.61   $ (28.64   $ 109.81  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average Redeemable Units outstanding

     190,017.8082       232,010.8995       329,443.1807  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

* Represents the change in net asset value per Redeemable Unit.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P.

Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital

For the Years Ended

December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

 

     Limited
Partners
    General
Partner
    Total  

Partners’ Capital, December 31, 2013

   $ 360,853,590     $ 4,522,974     $ 365,376,564  

Net income (loss)

     21,494,422       255,337       21,749,759  

Subscriptions of 2,795.8450 Redeemable Units

     2,457,437       -           2,457,437  

Redemptions of 155,880.9060 Redeemable Units

     (134,564,735     -           (134,564,735

Redemptions of 2,188.3040 General Partner Redeemable Units

     -           (1,914,039     (1,914,039
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Partners’ Capital, December 31, 2014

     250,240,714       2,864,272       253,104,986  

Net income (loss)

     (6,385,734     (53,643     (6,439,377

Subscriptions of 1,201.8070 Redeemable Units

     1,259,286       -           1,259,286  

Redemptions of 40,641.1070 Redeemable Units

     (40,676,735     -           (40,676,735

Redemptions of 357.9740 General Partner Redeemable Units

     -           (378,906     (378,906
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Partners’ Capital, December 31, 2015

     204,437,531       2,431,723       206,869,254  

Net income (loss)

     (17,443,261     (224,582     (17,667,843

Subscriptions of 725.0740 Redeemable Units

     655,000       -           655,000  

Redemptions of 56,439.9990 Redeemable Units

     (52,481,536     -           (52,481,536

Redemptions of 787.6200 General Partner Redeemable Units

     -           (710,011     (710,011
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Partners’ Capital, December 31, 2016

   $ 135,167,734     $ 1,497,130     $ 136,664,864  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value per Redeemable Unit:

 

2014:

   $ 1,010.09  
  

 

 

 

2015:

   $ 981.45  
  

 

 

 

2016:

   $ 885.84  
  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P.

Notes to Financial Statements

 

1.

Organization:

Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P. (the “Partnership”) is a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of New York on December 3, 2002 to engage, directly or indirectly, in the speculative trading of a diversified portfolio of commodity interests including futures, option, swap and forward contracts. The sectors traded include currencies, energy, grains, indices, U.S. and non-U.S. interest rates, livestock, metals and softs. The commodity interests that are traded by the Partnership directly or indirectly through its investment in the Funds (as defined in Note 4, “Trading Activities”) are volatile and involve a high degree of market risk. The General Partner (as defined below) may also determine to invest up to all of the Partnership’s and/or the Funds’ assets in United States (“U.S.”) Treasury bills and/or money market mutual funds, including money market mutual funds, managed by Morgan Stanley or its affiliates.

Ceres Managed Futures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, acts as the general partner (the “General Partner or, with respect to Boronia Trading Company (defined below), the “Trading Manager”) and commodity pool operator of the Partnership. At December 31, 2016, the General Partner was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC (“MSSB Holdings”). MSSB Holdings was ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is a publicly held company whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Morgan Stanley is engaged in various financial services and other businesses.

All trading decisions are made for the Partnership by Aspect Capital Limited (“Aspect”), Boronia Capital Pty. Ltd. (“Boronia”), The Cambridge Strategy (Asset Management) Limited (“Cambridge”), Graham Capital Management, L.P., (“Graham”), International Standard Asset Management (“ISAM”) and Willowbridge Associates Inc. (“Willowbridge”) (each an “Advisor” and collectively, the “Advisors”), each of which is a registered commodity trading advisor. Effective September 30, 2016, JE Moody & Company LLC (“JE Moody”) ceased to act as a commodity trading adviser to the Partnership. Effective June 30, 2016, Altis Partners (Jersey) Limited (“Altis”) ceased to act as a commodity trading adviser to the Partnership. Effective December 31, 2014, Krom River Trading AG and Krom River Investment Management (Cayman) Limited (collectively, “Krom River”) ceased to act as a commodity trading adviser to the Partnership. Effective June 30, 2014, Drury Capital, Inc (“Drury”) and Kaiser Trading Company Pty. Ltd. (“Kaiser”) ceased to act as commodity trading advisers to the Partnership. Reference herein to “Advisors” may include, as relevant, JE Moody, Altis, Krom River, Drury and Kaiser. Each Advisor is allocated a portion of the Partnership’s assets to manage. The Partnership invests the portion of its assets allocated to each of the Advisors either directly, through individually managed accounts, or indirectly, through investments in the Funds.

Between March 27, 2003 (commencement of the public offering period) and April 30, 2003, 36,616 redeemable units of limited partnership interest in the Partnership (“Redeemable Units”) were sold at $1,000 per Redeemable Unit. The proceeds of the initial public offering were held in an escrow account until April 30, 2003, at which time they were turned over to the Partnership for trading. The Partnership was authorized to publicly offer 300,000 Redeemable Units during the initial public offering period. As of December 4, 2003, the Partnership was authorized to publicly offer an additional 700,000 Redeemable Units. As of October 7, 2004, the Partnership was authorized to publicly offer an additional 1,000,000 Redeemable Units. As of June 30, 2005, the Partnership was authorized to publicly offer Redeemable Units previously registered. The public offering of Redeemable Units terminated on November 30, 2008. The Partnership currently privately and continuously offers up to 200,000 Redeemable Units to qualified investors. There is no maximum number of Redeemable Units that may be sold by the Partnership.

During the periods covered by this report, the Partnership’s/Funds’ commodity broker was Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (“MS&Co.”), a registered futures commission merchant. The Partnership/Funds also deposit a portion of their cash in a non-trading account at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

The Partnership, directly and through its investments in the Funds, pays MS&Co. trading fees for clearing, and where applicable, execution of transactions.

 

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The Partnership will be liquidated upon the first to occur of the following: (1) December 31, 2022; (2) the net asset value per Redeemable Unit decreases to less than $400 per Redeemable Unit as of the close of any business day; or (3) the occurrence of certain other circumstances as set forth in the limited partnership agreement of the Partnership (the “Limited Partnership Agreement”).

In July 2015, the General Partner delegated certain administrative functions to SS&C Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, currently doing business as SS&C GlobeOp (the “Administrator”). Pursuant to a master services agreement, the Administrator furnishes certain administrative, accounting, regulatory reporting, tax and other services as agreed from time to time. In addition, the Administrator maintains certain books and records of the Partnership. The cost of retaining the Administrator is allocated among the pools operated by the General Partner, including the Partnership.

 

2.

Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

 

  a.

Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements and accompanying notes in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires the General Partner to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities in the financial statements and accompanying notes. As a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

  b.

Profit Allocation. The General Partner and each limited partner of the Partnership share in the profits and losses of the Partnership in proportion to the amount of Partnership interest owned by each, except that no limited partner shall be liable for obligations of the Partnership in excess of its capital contribution and profits, if any, net of distributions or redemptions and losses, if any.

 

  c.

Statement of Cash Flows. The Partnership is not required to provide a Statement of Cash Flows.

 

  d.

Partnership’s Investments in the Funds. The Partnership carries its investments in the Funds at fair value based on the respective Fund’s net asset value per unit as calculated by the Funds or the Partnership’s (1) net contribution to the Funds and (2) its allocated share of the undistributed profits and losses, including realized gains (losses) and net change in unrealized gains (losses), of the Funds.

 

  e.

Partnership’s/Funds’ Derivative Investments. All commodity interests of the Partnership/Funds, including derivative financial instruments and derivative commodity instruments, are held for trading purposes. The commodity interests are recorded on the trade date and open contracts are recorded at fair value (as described in Note 5, “Fair Value Measurements”) at the measurement date. Investments in commodity interests denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates prevailing at the measurement date. Gains or losses are realized when contracts are liquidated and are determined using the first-in, first-out method. Unrealized gains or losses on open contracts are included as a component of equity in trading account in the Partnership’s/Funds’ Statements of Financial Condition. Net realized gains or losses and net change in unrealized gains or losses from the preceding period are reported in the Partnership’s/Funds’ Statements of Income and Expenses.

 

  f.

Partnership’s Cash. The Partnership’s cash includes cash denominated in foreign currencies of $144,332 (cost of $144,485) and $0 (cost of $0) as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 

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  g.

Income Taxes. Income taxes have not been listed as each partner is individually liable for the taxes, if any, on its share of the Partnership’s income and expenses. The General Partner concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Partnership’s financial statements. The Partnership files U.S. federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The 2013 through 2016 tax years remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and most state tax authorities. The General Partner does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability.

 

  h.

Investment Company Status. Effective January 1, 2014, the Partnership adopted Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2013-08, “Financial Services — Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement and Disclosure Requirements” and based on the General Partner’s assessment, the Partnership has been deemed to be an investment company since inception. Accordingly, the Partnership follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of Topic 946 and reflects its investments at fair value with unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value reflected in the Statements of Income and Expenses.

 

  i.

Net Income (Loss) per Redeemable Unit. Net income (loss) per Redeemable Unit is calculated in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946 “Financial Services-Investment Companies.” See Note 8, “Financial Highlights.”

 

  j.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The carrying value of the Partnership’s assets and liabilities presented in the Statements of Financial Condition that qualify as financial instruments under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC 825, “Financial Instruments,” approximates the fair value due to the short term nature of such balances.

 

  k.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” The amendments in this update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments for all entities that hold financial assets or owe financial liabilities. One of the amendments in this update eliminates the requirement for public business entities to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet or a description of changes in the methods and significant assumptions. Additionally, the update eliminates the requirement to disclose the fair value of financial instruments measured at amortized cost for entities that are not public business entities. Investment companies are specifically exempted from ASU 2016-01’s equity investment accounting provisions and will continue to follow the industry specific guidance for investment accounting under Topic 946. For public business entities, this update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods therein. For other entities, it is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The General Partner is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on the Partnership’s financial statements and related disclosures.

 

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3.

Agreements:

 

  a.

Limited Partnership Agreement:

The General Partner administers the business and affairs of the Partnership including selecting one or more advisors to make trading decisions for the Partnership. The General Partner has agreed to make capital contributions, if necessary, so that its general partnership interest will be equal to the greater of (1) an amount that will entitle the General Partner to an interest of at least 1% in each material item of Partnership income, gain, loss, deduction or credit and (2) the greater of (i) 1% of the partners’ contributions to the Partnership or (ii) $25,000. Effective October 1, 2014, the Partnership pays the General Partner a monthly administrative fee (“General Partner fees”) in return for its services equal to 1/12th of 1% (1% per year) of month-end Net Assets of the Partnership. Month-end Net Assets, for purposes of calculating General Partner fees are Net Assets, as defined in the Limited Partnership Agreement, prior to the reduction of the current month’s management fees, incentive fee accruals, the General Partner fee and any redemptions or distributions as of the end of such month.

 

  b.

Management Agreement:

The General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, has entered into management agreements (each a “Management Agreement”) with the Advisors. The Advisors are not affiliated with one another, are not affiliated with the General Partner or MS&Co. and are not responsible for the organization or operation of the Partnership.

Effective April 1, 2014, Graham receives a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1.75% (1.75% per year) of month-end Net Assets allocated to Graham. Prior to April 1, 2014, Graham received a monthly management fee of 1/6th of 1% (2% per year) of month-end Net Assets allocated to Graham. Aspect, Willowbridge, Cambridge and ISAM receives a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1.5% (1.5% per year) of month-end Net Assets allocated to the Advisors. Boronia Trading Company pays Boronia a monthly management fee of 1.5% per year of the aggregate net assets of the Boronia Trading Company as of the first day of each month. Prior to January 1, 2015, Boronia Trading Company paid Boronia a monthly management fee of 1.875% per year of the aggregate net assets of the Boronia Trading Company as of the first day of each month. During prior periods included in this report, Kaiser Trading Company paid Kaiser a monthly management fee of 2% per year of the aggregate net assets of Kaiser Trading Company as of the first day of each month. The Partnership paid Boronia and Kaiser indirectly, the Partnership’s pro rata portion of the management fee of Boronia I, LLC and Kaiser I, LLC, respectively (as both are defined in Note 4, “Trading Activities”). Month-end Net Assets, for purposes of calculating management fees are Net Assets, as defined in the Limited Partnership Agreement, prior to the reduction of the current month’s incentive fee accruals, the monthly management fees, the General Partner fee and any redemptions or distributions as of the end of such month. Each Management Agreement may be terminated upon notice by either party.

Prior to its termination on December 31, 2014, Krom River received a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1% (1% per year) of month-end Net Assets allocated to Krom River. Prior to its termination on June 30, 2014, Drury received a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1.75% (1.75% per year) of month-end Net Assets allocated to Drury. Prior to its termination on June 30, 2016, Altis received a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1.25% (1.25% per year) of month-end Net Assets allocated to Altis. Prior to August 1, 2015, Altis received a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1.5% (1.5% per year) of month-end Net Assets allocated to Altis. Prior to its termination on September 30, 2016, JE Moody received a monthly management fee equal to 1/12th of 1.5% (1.5% per year) of month-end Net Assets allocated to JE Moody. Prior to January 1, 2016, JE Moody received a monthly management fee equal to 1/6th of 1% (2% per year) of month-end Net Assets allocated to JE Moody.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

In addition, the Partnership is obligated to pay Aspect, Graham, Willowbridge and ISAM an incentive fee, payable quarterly, equal to 20% and Cambridge an incentive fee, payable quarterly, equal to 15% of the New Trading Profits, as defined in each Management Agreement, earned by each Advisor for the Partnership during each calendar quarter. Boronia will receive an incentive fee equal to 20% of the New Trading Profits earned by Boronia I, LLC. To the extent an Advisor incurs a loss for the Partnership, the Advisor will not be paid incentive fees until the Advisor recovers the net loss incurred and earns additional new trading profits for the Partnership. The incentive fee paid by Boronia I, LLC is allocated to the Partnership based on its proportionate ownership interest of Boronia I, LLC. Prior to its termination on June 30, 2016, Altis was eligible to receive an incentive fee, payable quarterly, equal to 20% of the New Trading Profits, as defined in its Management Agreement, earned by Altis for the Partnership during each calendar quarter. Prior to its termination on September 30, 2016, JE Moody was eligible to receive an incentive fee, payable quarterly, equal to 20% of the New Trading Profits, as defined in its Management Agreement, earned by JE Moody for the Partnership during each calendar quarter.

In allocating the assets of the Partnership among the trading advisors, the General Partner considers, among other factors, past performance, trading style, volatility of markets traded and fee requirements. The General Partner may modify or terminate the allocation of assets among the trading advisors and may allocate assets to additional advisors at any time.

 

  c.

Customer Agreement:

The Partnership has entered into a customer agreement with MS&Co. (the “Partnership Customer Agreement”). Under the Partnership Customer Agreement and the foreign exchange brokerage account agreement (described in Note 4, “Trading Activities”), the Partnership paid trading fees for the clearing and, where applicable, execution of transactions, as well as exchange, clearing, user, give-up, floor brokerage and National Futures Association fees (collectively the “clearing fees”) through its investment in the Funds. Clearing fees are allocated to the Partnership based on its proportionate share of each Fund. Clearing fees are also borne directly by the Partnership for its direct trading. Clearing fees will be paid for the life of the Partnership, although the rate at which such fees are paid may be changed. All of the Partnership’s assets not held in the Funds’ accounts at MS&Co. are deposited in the Partnership’s account at MS&Co. The Partnership’s cash is deposited by MS&Co. in segregated bank accounts to the extent required by Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the amount of cash held for margin requirements was $4,205,299 and $0, respectively. MS&Co. has agreed to pay the Partnership interest on 80% of the average daily equity maintained in cash in the Partnership’s (or the Partnership’s allocable portion of a Fund’s, except for the Trading Companies) brokerage account at the rate equal to the monthly average of the 4-week U.S. Treasury bill discount rate. MS&Co. has agreed to pay the Trading Companies on 100% of the average daily equity maintained in cash in each Trading Company’s respective brokerage account at the rate equal to the monthly average of the 4-week U.S. Treasury bill discount rate less 0.15% during such month but in no event less than zero. When the effective rate is less than zero, no interest is earned. For purposes of these interest credits, daily funds do not include monies due to the Trading Companies on or with respect to futures, forward, or option contracts that have not been received. The Partnership Customer Agreement may generally be terminated upon notice by either party.

 

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  d.

Selling Agent Agreement:

The Partnership has entered into a selling agent agreement with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, doing business as Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (“Morgan Stanley Wealth Management”) (the “Selling Agreement”). Under the Selling Agreement with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, the Partnership pays Morgan Stanley Wealth Management a monthly ongoing selling agent fee. Prior to April 1, 2014, the ongoing selling agent fee was paid at a rate equal to 5.5% per year of month-end Net Assets. Effective April 1, 2014, the monthly ongoing selling agent fee was reduced from an annual rate of 5.5% to an annual rate of 3%. On October 1, 2014, the monthly ongoing selling agent fee was further reduced from an annual rate of 3% to an annual rate of 2%. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management paid a portion of its ongoing selling agent fees to properly registered or exempted selling agents and to financial advisors who have sold Redeemable Units. Month-end Net Assets, for purposes of calculating ongoing selling agent fees are Net Assets, as defined in the Limited Partnership Agreement, prior to the reduction of the current month’s ongoing selling agent fees, incentive fee accruals, the monthly management fees, the General Partner fee, other expenses and any redemptions or distributions as of the end of such month.

 

4.

Trading Activities:

The Partnership was formed for the purpose of trading contracts in a variety of commodity interests, including derivative financial instruments and derivative commodity instruments. The results of the Partnership’s trading activities are shown in the Statements of Income and Expenses. The Partnership also invests certain of its assets through a “master/feeder” structure. The Partnership’s pro-rata share of the results of the Funds’ trading activities is shown in the Statements of Income and Expenses.

Cambridge Master Fund L.P. (“Cambridge Master”), CMF Graham Capital Master Fund L.P. (“Graham Master”), CMF Aspect Master Fund L.P. (“Aspect Master”), Willowbridge Master Fund L.P. (Willowbridge Master”), Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Boronia I, LLC (“Boronia I, LLC” or “Boronia Trading Company”), the Partnership and prior to their liquidations, CMF Drury Capital Master Fund L.P. (“Drury Master”) and Morgan Staley Smith Barney Kaiser I, LLC (“Kaiser I, LLC” or “Kaiser Trading Company” and, together with Boronia Trading Company, the “Trading Companies”) have entered into futures brokerage account agreements and foreign exchange brokerage account agreements with MS&Co. Prior to their liquidations, KR Master Fund L.P. (“KR Master”), CMF Altis Partners Master Fund L.P. (“Altis Master”) and JEM Master Fund L.P. (“JEM Master”) entered into futures brokerage account agreements with MS&Co. (each, a “Customer Agreement” and, together with the Partnership Customer Agreement, the “Customer Agreements”). Aspect Master, Boronia I, LLC, Cambridge Master, Graham Master and Willowbridge Master are collectively referred to herein as the “Funds.” References herein to “Funds” may also include, as relevant, reference to Altis Master, Drury Master, JEM Master, Kaiser I, LLC and KR Master. The assets allocated to ISAM are traded directly pursuant to ISAM’s Systematic Trend Programme.

The Customer Agreements give the Partnership and the Funds, respectively, the legal right to net unrealized gains and losses on open futures and open forward contracts in the Statements of Financial Condition. The Partnership and the Funds net, for financial reporting purposes, the unrealized gains and losses on open futures and open forward contracts in the Statements of Financial Condition as the criteria under ASC 210-20,Balance Sheet,” have been met.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

All of the commodity interests owned by the Partnership are held for trading purposes. All of the commodity interests owned by the Funds are held for trading purposes. The monthly average number of futures contracts traded directly by the Partnership during the year ended December 31, 2016 was 1,485. The monthly average number of metals forward contracts traded directly by the Partnership during the year ended December 31, 2016 was 74. The monthly average notional value of currency forward contracts traded directly by the Partnership during the year ended December 31, 2016 was $36,729,925. There were no direct investments at December 31, 2015.

Trading and transaction fees are based on the number of trades executed by the Advisors and the Partnership’s respective percentage ownership of each Fund.

All clearing fees paid to MS&Co. are borne directly by the Partnership for its direct trading. In addition, clearing fees are borne by the Funds and allocated to the limited partners/members, including the Partnership.

Ongoing selling agent fees are, and brokerage commissions were, calculated as a percentage of the Partnership’s adjusted net asset value on the last day of each month and are affected by trading performance, subscriptions and redemptions.

The following tables summarize the gross and net amounts recognized relating to assets and liabilities of the Partnership’s derivatives and their offsetting subject to master netting arrangements or similar agreements as of December 31, 2016.

 

December 31, 2016

     Gross Amounts  
Recognized
      Gross Amounts  
Offset in the
Statements of
Financial
Condition
    Net Amounts
  Presented in the  
Statements of
Financial
Condition
    Gross Amounts Not Offset in the
  Statements of Financial Condition  
     Net
  Amount  
 
         Financial
  Instruments  
       Cash Collateral  
Received/
Pledged*
    

Assets

              

Futures

   $ 652,819     $ (218,448   $ 434,371     $ -          $ -          $ 434,371  

Forwards

     243,107       (243,107     -           -            -            -      
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 895,926     $ (461,555   $ 434,371     $ -          $ -          $ 434,371  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

              

Futures

   $ (218,448   $ 218,448     $ -         $ -          $ -          $ -      

Forwards

     (307,501     243,107       (64,394     -            -            (64,394
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ (525,949   $ 461,555     $ (64,394   $ -          $ -          $ (64,394
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net fair value

               $     369,977
              

 

 

 

 

*

In the event of default by the Partnership, MS&Co., the Partnership’s commodity futures broker and the sole counterparty to the Partnership’s off-exchange-traded contracts, as applicable, has the right to offset the Partnership’s obligation with the Partnership’s cash and/or U.S. Treasury bills held by MS&Co., thereby minimizing MS&Co.’s risk of loss. There is no collateral posted by MS&Co. and as such, in the event of default by MS&Co., the Partnership is exposed to the amount shown in the Statements of Financial Condition. In the case of exchange-traded contracts, the Partnership’s exposure to counterparty risk may be reduced since the exchange’s clearinghouse interposes its credit between buyer and seller and the clearinghouse’s guarantee fund may be available in the event of a default.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

The following tables indicate the gross fair values of derivative instruments of futures and forward contracts held directly by the Partnership as separate assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2016.

 

       December 31,  
2016
 

Assets

  

Futures Contracts

  

Currencies

   $ 8,276  

Energy

     118,837  

Grains

     38,610  

Indices

     95,026  

Interest Rates U.S.

     21,211  

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

     100,985  

Livestock

     2,455  

Metals

     67,712  

Softs

     199,707  
  

 

 

 

Total unrealized appreciation on open futures contracts

     652,819  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Futures Contracts

  

Currencies

     (5,661

Energy

     (15,500

Grains

     (66,210

Indices

     (54,091

Interest Rates U.S.

     (9,695

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

     (33,137

Livestock

     (1,480

Metals

     (10,521

Softs

     (22,153
  

 

 

 

Total unrealized depreciation on open futures contracts

     (218,448
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized appreciation on open futures contracts

   $ 434,371
  

 

 

 

Assets

  

Forward Contracts

  

Currencies

   $ 118,251  

Metals

     124,856  
  

 

 

 

Total unrealized appreciation on open forward contracts

     243,107  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

  

Forward Contracts

  

Currencies

     (194,963

Metals

     (112,538
  

 

 

 

Total unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts

     (307,501
  

 

 

 

Net unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts

   $ (64,394 )** 
  

 

 

 

 

*

This amount is in “Net unrealized appreciation on open futures contracts” in the Statements of Financial Condition.

 

**

This amount is in “Net unrealized depreciation on open forward contracts” in the Statements of Financial Condition.

 

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The following table indicates the trading gains and losses, by market sector, on derivative instruments traded directly by the Partnership for the year ended December 31, 2016. During the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, no derivative instruments were traded directly by the Partnership.

 

Sector

   2016      

Currencies

   $ 12,482    

Energy

     (764,839  

Grains

     61,794    

Indices

     11,075    

Interest Rates U.S.

     (30,501  

Interest Rates Non-U.S.

     (423,179  

Livestock

     24,283    

Metals

     (85,005  

Softs

     91,922    
  

 

 

   

Total

   $ (1,101,968  

***

  

 

 

   

 

***

This amount is included in “Total trading results” in the Statements of Income and Expenses.

 

5.

Fair Value Measurements:

Partnership’s and the Funds’ Fair Value Measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to fair values derived from unobservable inputs (Level 3). The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

The fair value of exchange-traded futures, option and forward contracts is determined by the various 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. U.S. Treasury bills are valued at the last available bid price received from independent pricing services as of the close of the last business day of the reporting period.

The Partnership and the Funds consider prices for exchange-traded commodity futures, forward, swap and option contracts to be based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1). The values of U.S. Treasury bills, non-exchange-traded forward, swap and certain option contracts for which market quotations are not readily available are priced by broker quotes or pricing services that derive fair values for those assets and liabilities from observable inputs (Level 2). As of and for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Partnership and the Funds did not hold any derivative instruments that were priced at fair value using unobservable inputs through the application of the General Partner’s assumptions and internal valuation pricing models (Level 3). Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period. For the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no transfers of assets and liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2.

 

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December 31, 2016

   Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets

           

Futures

   $ 652,819      $ 652,819      $ -          $         -      

Forwards

     243,107        124,856        118,251        -      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $         895,926      $         777,675      $         118,251      $ -      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

           

Futures

   $ 218,448      $ 218,448      $ -          $ -      

Forwards

     307,501        112,538        194,963        -      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

   $ 525,949      $ 330,986      $ 194,963      $ -      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

6.

Investment in the Funds:

On March 1, 2005, the assets allocated to Aspect for trading were invested in Aspect Master, a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of New York. The Partnership purchased 131,340.8450 units of Aspect Master with cash equal to $122,786,448 and a contribution of open commodity futures and forward contracts with a fair value of $8,554,397. Aspect Master permits accounts managed by Aspect using the Diversified Program, a proprietary, systematic trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the general partner of Aspect Master. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Aspect, including the Partnership, are permitted to be limited partners of Aspect Master. The General Partner and Aspect believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process.

On July 1, 2005, the assets allocated to Willowbridge for trading were invested in Willowbridge Master, a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of New York. The Partnership purchased 95,795.8082 units of Willowbridge Master with cash equal to $85,442,868 and a contribution of open commodity futures and forward contracts with a fair value of $10,352,940. Willowbridge Master permits accounts managed by Willowbridge using its wPraxis Futures Trading Approach, a proprietary, discretionary trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the general partner of Willowbridge Master. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Willowbridge, including the Partnership, are permitted to be limited partners of Willowbridge Master. The General Partner and Willowbridge believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process. The General Partner and Willowbridge have agreed that Willowbridge will trade the assets allocated to Willowbridge at a level up to 3 times the amount of assets allocated. Prior to January 1, 2013, Willowbridge traded the Partnership’s assets pursuant to its Argo Trading System.

On August 1, 2005, the assets allocated to Drury for trading were invested in Drury Master, a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of New York. The Partnership purchased 120,720.7387 units of Drury Master with cash equal to $117,943,206 and a contribution of open commodity futures and forward contracts with a fair value of $2,777,533. Drury Master permitted accounts managed by Drury using the Diversified Trend-Following Program, a proprietary, systematic trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The Partnership fully redeemed its investment in Drury Master on June 30, 2014 for cash equal to $11,948,244.

On June 1, 2006, the assets allocated to Graham for trading were invested in Graham Master, a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of New York. The Partnership purchased 101,486.0491 units of Graham Master with cash equal to $103,008,482. Graham Master permits accounts managed by Graham using the K4D-15V Program, a proprietary, systematic trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the general partner of Graham Master. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Graham, including the Partnership, are permitted to be limited partners of Graham Master. The General Partner and Graham believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

On May 1, 2011, the assets allocated to Krom River for trading were invested in KR Master, a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. The Partnership purchased an interest in KR Master with cash equal to $65,000,000. KR Master permitted commodity pools managed by Krom River using the Krom River Commodity Program, a proprietary, discretionary system which was traded on both a fundamental and technical basis, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The Partnership fully redeemed its investment in the KR Master on December 31, 2014 for cash equal to $8,902,959.

On May 1, 2011, the assets allocated to Altis for trading were invested in Altis Master, a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of New York. The Partnership purchased 21,851.9469 units of Altis Master with cash equal to $70,000,000. Altis Master permitted commodity pools managed by Altis using the Global Futures Portfolio Program, a proprietary, systematic trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The Partnership fully redeemed its investment in Altis Master on June 30, 2016 for cash equal to $19,215,106.

On January 1, 2013, the assets allocated to Boronia for trading were invested in Boronia I, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the limited liability company laws of the State of Delaware. The Partnership purchased an interest in Boronia I, LLC with cash equal to $36,000,000. Boronia I, LLC permits accounts managed by Boronia using the Boronia Diversified Program, a proprietary, systematic trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the trading manager of Boronia I, LLC. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Boronia, including the Partnership, are permitted to be members of Boronia I, LLC. The Trading Manager and Boronia believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process. The Trading Manager and Boronia agreed that Boronia will trade the Partnership’s assets allocated to Boronia at a level up to 1.5 times the amount of assets allocated.

On January 1, 2013, the assets allocated to Kaiser for trading were invested in Kaiser I, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. The Partnership purchased an interest in Kaiser I, LLC with cash equal to $30,000,000. Kaiser I, LLC permitted accounts managed by Kaiser using the Global Diversified Trading Program, a proprietary, systematic trading system, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The Partnership fully redeemed its investment in Kaiser Trading Company on June 30, 2014 for cash equal to $29,367,227.

On August 1, 2013, the assets allocated to JE Moody for trading were invested in JEM Master, a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. The Partnership purchased 11,968.0895 units of JEM Master with cash equal to $15,820,000. JEM Master permitted accounts managed by JE Moody using the JEM Commodity Relative Value Program, a proprietary, systematic trading program, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner was also the general partner of JEM Master. Individual and pooled accounts managed by JE Moody, including the Partnership, were permitted to be limited partners of JEM Master. The General Partner and JE Moody believed that trading through this structure would promote efficiency and economy in the trading process. The General Partner and JE Moody agreed that JE Moody would trade the Partnership’s assets allocated to JE Moody at a level that is up to 3 times the amount of assets allocated. The Partnership fully redeemed its investment in JEM Master on September 30, 2016 for cash equal to $9,054,379.

On December 1, 2015, the assets allocated to Cambridge for trading were invested in Cambridge Master, a limited partnership organized under the partnership laws of the State of Delaware. The Partnership purchased an interest in Cambridge Master with cash equal to $17,000,000. Cambridge Master permits accounts managed by Cambridge using the Asian Markets Alpha Programme and the Emerging Markets Alpha Programme, each a proprietary, systematic trading program, to invest together in one trading vehicle. The General Partner is also the general partner of Cambridge Master. Individual and pooled accounts currently managed by Cambridge, including the Partnership, are permitted to be limited partners of Cambridge Master. The General Partner and Cambridge believe that trading through this structure should promote efficiency and economy in the trading process. The General Partner and Cambridge agreed that Cambridge will trade the Partnership’s assets allocated to Cambridge at a level that is up to 1.5 times the amount of assets allocated. The amount of leverage may be increased or decreased in the future. However, in no event will the amount of leverage be greater than 2 times the amount of assets allocated.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

The General Partner is not aware of any material changes to the trading programs discussed above during the year ended December 31, 2016.

The Funds’ and the Partnership’s trading of futures, forward and option contracts, if applicable, on commodities is done primarily on U.S. commodity exchanges and foreign commodity exchanges. The Funds and the Partnership engaged in such trading through commodity brokerage accounts maintained with MS&Co.

Generally, a limited partner/member in the Funds withdraws all or part of its capital contribution and undistributed profits, if any, from the Funds as of the end of any month (the “Redemption Date”) after a request has been made to the General Partner/Trading Manager at least three days in advance of the Redemption Date. Such withdrawals are classified as a liability when the limited partner/member elects to redeem and informs the Funds. However, a limited partner/member may request a withdrawal as of the end of any day if such request is received by the General Partner/Trading Manager at least three days in advance of the proposed withdrawal day.

Management fees, General Partner fees, ongoing selling agent fees and incentive fees are charged at the Partnership level, except for management and incentive fees payable to Boronia which are charged at the Boronia Trading Company level and Kaiser (prior to its termination on June 30, 2014) which were charged at the Kaiser Trading Company level. Clearing fees are borne by the Funds and allocated to the Funds’ limited partners/non-managing members, including the Partnership. Clearing fees are also borne by the Partnership directly. Professional fees are borne by the Funds and allocated to the Partnership, and also charged directly at the Partnership level.

At December 31, 2016, the Partnership owned approximately 9.8% of Willowbridge Master, 44.7% of Aspect Master, 68.6% of Graham Master, 35.0% of Boronia I, LLC and 44.1% of Cambridge Master. At December 31, 2015, the Partnership owned approximately 13.7% of Willowbridge Master, 55.3% of Aspect Master, 72.7% of Graham Master, 59.7% of Altis Master, 61.0% of JEM Master, 48.8% of Boronia I, LLC and 28.3% of Cambridge Master. It is the Partnership’s intention to continue to invest in the Funds. The performance of the Partnership is directly affected by the performance of the Funds. Expenses to investors as a result of investment in the Funds are approximately the same as they would be if the Partnership traded directly and the redemption rights are not affected.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Summarized information reflecting the total assets, liabilities and partners’/members’ capital of the Funds is shown in the following tables.

 

     December 31, 2016  
         Total Assets             Total Liabilities             Total Capital      

Willowbridge Master

   $ 396,846,845     $ 5,348,232     $ 391,498,613  

Aspect Master

     53,867,283       237,915       53,629,368  

Graham Master

     32,989,339       23,229       32,966,110  

Boronia I, LLC

     46,628,650       267,197       46,361,453  

Cambridge Master

     58,282,466       1,125,600       57,156,866  
     December 31, 2015  
     Total Assets     Total Liabilities     Total Capital  

Willowbridge Master

   $ 351,368,221     $ 2,668,272     $     348,699,949  

Aspect Master

     68,986,804       521,227       68,465,577  

Graham Master

     52,819,144       17,985       52,801,159  

Altis Master

     44,778,165       463,886       44,314,279  

JEM Master

     11,192,959       67,453       11,125,506  

Boronia I, LLC

     74,378,857       119,223       74,259,634  

Cambridge Master

     59,992,404       282,482       59,709,922  

 

Summarized information reflecting the net investment income (loss), total trading results and net income (loss) of the Funds is shown in the following tables.

 

 

     For the year ended December 31, 2016  
     Net Investment
Income (Loss)
    Total Trading
Results
    Net Income (Loss)  

Willowbridge Master

   $ (120,715   $ 10,171,911     $ 10,051,196  

Aspect Master

     (74,707     (3,094,670     (3,169,377

Graham Master

     (76,606     (4,805,243     (4,881,849

Boronia I, LLC

     (2,870,605     3,734,634       864,029  

Cambridge Master

     10,557       (3,918,575     (3,908,018
     For the year ended December 31, 2015  
     Net Investment
Income (Loss)
    Total Trading
Results
    Net Income (Loss)  

Willowbridge Master

   $ (783,256   $ 6,652,400     $ 5,869,144  

Aspect Master

     (225,822     8,457,822       8,232,000  

Graham Master

     (195,170     3,492,009       3,296,839  

Altis Master

     (290,420     1,080,015       789,595  

JEM Master

     (865,124     1,989,416       1,124,292  

Boronia I, LLC

         (5,553,365         (1,907,916         (7,461,281

Cambridge Master

     (86,844     9,062,618       8,975,774  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

Summarized information reflecting the Partnership’s investment in and the Partnership’s pro rata share of the results of operations of the Funds is shown in the following tables.

 

     December 31, 2016      For the year ended December 31, 2016               

Funds

   % of
Partners’
Capital
    Fair
Value
     Income
(Loss)
    Expenses      Net
Income
(Loss)
    Investment
Objective
     Redemptions
Permitted
 
          Clearing
Fees
     Professional
Fees
    Management
Fee
     Incentive
Fee
         

Willowbridge Master

     27.95   $ 38,198,019      $ 947,051     $ 103,822      $ 8,116     $ -          $ -          $ 835,113      
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  

Aspect Master

     17.56     24,000,563        (1,165,692     56,289        36,255       -            -            (1,258,236    
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  

Graham Master

     16.55     22,617,006        (3,271,114     64,839        52,852       -            -            (3,388,805    
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  

Altis Master

     0.00     -            (3,222,037     77,805        30,569       -            -            (3,330,411    
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  

JEM Master

     0.00     -            57,484       218,771        36,013       -            -            (197,300    
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  

Boronia I, LLC

     11.86     16,206,218        2,533,724       535,318        79,171       337,985        220,305        1,360,945      
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  

Cambridge Master

     18.45     25,216,303        (1,924,793     43,093        30,087       -            -            (1,997,973    
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  
    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

Total

     $ 126,238,109      $ (6,045,377   $ 1,099,937      $ 273,063     $ 337,985      $ 220,305      $ (7,976,667     
    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      
     December 31, 2015      For the year ended December 31, 2015               

Funds

   % of
Partners’
Capital
    Fair
Value
     Income
(Loss)
    Expenses      Net
Income
(Loss)
    Investment
Objective
     Redemptions
Permitted
 
          Clearing
Fees
     Professional
Fees
    Management
Fee
     Incentive
Fee
         

Willowbridge Master

     23.12   $ 47,827,925      $ 1,057,948     $ 129,770      $ 14,998     $ -          $ -          $ 913,180      
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  

Aspect Master

     18.31     37,891,702        4,617,152       73,252        52,750       -            -            4,491,150      
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  

Graham Master

     18.56     38,390,905        2,446,215       79,626        62,130       -            -            2,304,459      
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  

Altis Master

     12.80     26,474,103        812,714       129,062        54,994       -            -            628,658      
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  

JEM Master

     3.28     6,784,895        1,404,720       506,338        55,587       -            -            842,795      
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  

Boronia I, LLC

     17.53     36,257,683        (533,992     1,402,168        189,514       812,211        455,860        (3,393,745    
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  

Cambridge Master

     8.18     16,920,970        (78,793     800        (563     -            -            (79,030    
Commodity
Portfolio
 
 
     Monthly  
    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

Total

     $     210,548,183      $     9,725,964     $     2,321,016      $     429,410     $     812,211      $     455,860      $     5,707,467       
    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

7.

Subscriptions, Distributions and Redemptions:

Subscriptions are accepted monthly from investors who become limited partners on the first day of the month after their subscriptions are processed. Distributions are made on a pro-rata basis at the sole discretion of the General Partner. No distributions have been made to date. The General Partner does not intend to make any distributions of the Partnership’s profits. A limited partner may require the Partnership to redeem its Redeemable Units at their net asset value as of the end of each month on three business days’ notice to the General Partner. There is no fee charged to limited partners in connection with redemptions.

 

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8.

Financial Highlights:

Financial highlights for the limited partner class as a whole for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:

 

     2016     2015     2014  

Per Redeemable Unit Performance (for a unit outstanding throughout the year):*

      

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   $ (42.05   $ 40.15     $ 181.53  

Net investment loss

     (53.56     (68.79     (71.72
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) for the year

     (95.61     (28.64     109.81  

Net asset value per Redeemable Unit, beginning of year

     981.45           1,010.09       900.28  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value per Redeemable Unit, end of year

   $     885.84     $ 981.45     $     1,010.09  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2016     2015     2014  

Ratios to Average Limited Partners’ Capital:

      

Net investment loss**

     (5.7 )%      (7.0 )%      (8.2 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expense

     5.7     6.1     6.9

Incentive fees

     0.2     0.9     1.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     5.9     7.0     8.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return:

      

Total return before incentive fees

     (9.5 )%      (1.9 )%      13.5

Incentive fees

     (0.2 )%      (0.9 )%      (1.3 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total return after incentive fees

     (9.7 )%      (2.8 )%      12.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

*

Net investment loss per Redeemable Unit is calculated by dividing the expenses net of interest income by the average number of Redeemable Units outstanding during the year. The net realized and unrealized gains (losses) per Redeemable Unit is a balancing amount necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per Redeemable Unit with the other per unit information.

**

Interest income less total expenses.

The above ratios and total return may vary for individual investors based on the timing of capital transactions during the year. Additionally, these ratios are calculated for the limited partner class using the limited partners’ share of income, expenses and average net assets of the Partnership and include the income and expenses allocated from the Funds.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

9.

Financial Instrument Risks:

In the normal course of business, the Partnership and the Funds are party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk, including derivative financial instruments and derivative commodity instruments. These financial instruments may include forward, futures, option and swap contracts, whose values are based upon an underlying asset, index, or reference rate, and generally represent future commitments to exchange currencies or cash balances, to purchase or sell other financial instruments at specific terms at specified future dates, or, in the case of derivative commodity instruments, to have a reasonable possibility to be settled in cash, through physical delivery or with another financial instrument. These instruments may be traded on an exchange, a swap execution facility or over-the-counter (“OTC”). Exchange-traded instruments include futures and certain standardized forward, swap and option contracts. Specific market movements of commodities or futures contracts underlying an option cannot accurately be predicted. The purchaser of an option may lose the entire premium paid for the option. Certain swap contracts may also be traded on a swap execution facility or OTC. OTC contracts are negotiated between contracting parties and also include certain forward, swap and option contracts. Each of these instruments is subject to various risks similar to those related to the underlying financial instruments, including market and credit risk. In general, the risks associated with OTC contracts are greater than those associated with exchange-traded instruments because of the greater risk of default by the counterparty to an OTC contract. The General Partner estimates that at any given time approximately 15.1% to 24.7% of the Partnership’s/Funds’ contracts are traded OTC.

Futures Contracts. The Partnership and the Funds trade futures contracts. A futures contract is a firm commitment to buy or sell a specified quantity of investments, currency or a standardized amount of a deliverable grade commodity, at a specified price on a specified future date, unless the contract is closed before the delivery date or the delivery quantity is something where physical delivery cannot occur (such as the S&P 500 Index), whereby such contract is settled in cash. Payments (“variation margin”) may be made or received by the Partnership and the Funds each business day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying contracts, and are recorded as unrealized gains or losses by the Partnership and the Funds. When the contract is closed, the Partnership and the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Transactions in futures contracts require participants to make both initial margin deposits of cash or other assets and variation margin deposits, through the futures broker, directly with the exchange on which the contracts are traded. Net realized gains (losses) and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on futures contracts are included in the Partnership’s/Funds’ Statements of Income and Expenses.

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts. Forward foreign currency contracts are those contracts where the Partnership and Funds agree to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of foreign currency for an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon future date. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued daily, and the Partnership’s and Funds’ net equity therein, representing unrealized gain or loss on the contracts as measured by the difference between the forward foreign exchange rates at the dates of entry into the contracts and the forward rates at the reporting date, is included in the Partnership’s/Funds’ Statements of Financial Condition. Net realized gains (losses) and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on forward foreign currency contracts are recognized in the period in which the contract is closed or the changes occur, respectively, and are included in the Partnership’s/Funds’ Statements of Income and Expenses.

The Partnership and the Funds do not isolate the portion of the results of operations arising from the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from fluctuations from changes in market prices of investments held. Such fluctuations are included in total trading results in the Partnership’s/Funds’ Statements of Income and Expenses.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

 

London Metals Exchange Forward Contracts. Metal contracts traded on the London Metals Exchange (“LME”) represent a firm commitment to buy or sell a specified quantity of aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin or zinc. LME contracts traded by the Partnership and the Funds are cash settled based on prompt dates published by the LME. Variation margin may be made or received by the Partnership and the Funds each business day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying contracts, and are recorded as unrealized gains or losses by the Partnership and the Funds. A contract is considered offset when all long positions have been matched with a like number of short positions settling on the same prompt date. When the contract is closed at the prompt date, the Partnership and the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Transactions in LME contracts require participants to make both initial margin deposits of cash or other assets and variation margin deposits, through the broker, directly with the LME. Net realized gains (losses) and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on metal contracts are included in the Partnership’s/Funds’ Statements of Income and Expenses.

Options. The Partnership and the Funds may purchase and write (sell) both exchange-listed and OTC options on commodities or financial instruments. An option is a contract allowing, but not requiring, its holder to buy (call) or sell (put) a specific or standard commodity or financial instrument at a specified price during a specified time period. The option premium is the total price paid or received for the option contract. When the Partnership/Funds write an option, the premium received is recorded as a liability in the Partnership’s/Funds’ Statements of Financial Condition and marked-to-market daily. When the Partnership/Funds purchase an option, the premium paid is recorded as an asset in the Partnership’s/Funds’ Statements of Financial Condition and marked-to-market daily. Net realized gains (losses) and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on option contracts are included in the Partnership’s/Funds’ Statements of Income and Expenses.

As both a buyer and seller of options, the Partnership/Fund pay or receive a premium at the outset and then bear the risk of unfavorable changes in the price of the contract underlying the option. Written options expose the Partnership/Funds to potentially unlimited liability; for purchased options, the risk of loss is limited to the premiums paid. Certain written put options permit cash settlement and do not require the option holder to own the reference asset. The Partnership/Funds do not consider these contracts to be guarantees.

Market risk is the potential for changes in the value of the financial instruments traded by the Partnership/Funds due to market changes, including interest and foreign exchange rate movements and fluctuations in commodity or security prices. Market risk is directly impacted by the volatility and liquidity in the markets in which the related underlying assets are traded. The Partnership and the Funds are exposed to market risk equal to the value of the futures and forward contracts purchased and unlimited liability on such contracts sold short.

Credit risk is the possibility that a loss may occur due to the failure of a counterparty to perform according to the terms of a contract. The Partnership’s/Funds’ risk of loss in the event of a counterparty default is typically limited to the amounts recognized in the Statements of Financial Condition and is not represented by the contract or notional amounts of the instruments. The Partnership’s/Funds’ risk of loss is reduced through the use of legally enforceable master netting agreements with counterparties that permit the Partnership/Funds to offset unrealized gains and losses and other assets and liabilities with such counterparties upon the occurrence of certain events. The Partnership/Funds have credit risk and concentration risk, as either MS&Co. or an MS&Co. affiliate is the sole counterparty or broker with respect to the Partnership’s/Funds’ assets. Credit risk with respect to exchange-traded instruments is reduced to the extent that, through MS&Co. or an MS&Co. affiliate, the Partnership’s/Funds’ counterparty is an exchange or clearing organization.

 

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Tactical Diversified Futures Fund L.P.

Notes to Financial Statements

 

The General Partner monitors and attempts to control the Partnership’s/Funds’ 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/Funds 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, forward and option contracts by sector, margin requirements, gain and loss transactions and collateral positions.

The majority of these financial instruments mature within one year of the inception date. However, due to the nature of Partnership’s/Funds’ business, these instruments may not be held to maturity.

The risk to the limited partners that have purchased Redeemable Units is limited to the amount of their share of the Partnership’s net assets and undistributed profits. This limited liability is a result of the organization of the Partnership as a limited partnership under New York law.

 

10.

Subsequent Events:

As of January 1, 2017, the General Partner became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc. (“MSD Holdings”). Prior to January 1, 2017, the General Partner was a wholly-owned subsidiary of MSSB Holdings. MSD Holdings is ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley.

Effective February 27, 2017, Boronia I, LLC changed its name from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Boronia I, LLC to CMF Boronia I, LLC.

The General Partner has evaluated the subsequent events through the date the financial statements are issued and has determined that there were no additional subsequent events requiring adjustment to or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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Selected unaudited quarterly financial data for the Partnership for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are summarized below:

 

     For the period from
October 1, 2016 to
December 31, 2016
    For the period from
July 1, 2016 to
September 30, 2016
    For the period from
April 1, 2016 to
June 30, 2016
    For the period from
January 1, 2016 to
March 31, 2016
 

Total trading results

   $ (2,142,787   $ (6,460,818   $ (1,331,881   $ 2,444,742  

Total investment income

     89,156       92,475       78,719       96,513  

Total expenses

     (2,058,670     (2,446,066     (2,879,464     (3,149,762
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (4,112,301   $ (8,814,409   $ (4,132,626   $ (608,507
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in Net Asset Value per Redeemable Unit

   $ (24.35   $ (47.43   $ (20.14   $ (3.69
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     For the period from
October 1, 2015 to
December 31, 2015
    For the period from
July 1, 2015 to
September 30, 2015
    For the period from
April 1, 2015 to
June 30, 2015
    For the period from
January 1, 2015 to
March 31, 2015
 

Total trading results

   $ 3,942,404     $ 15,510,709     $ (28,443,934   $ 18,686,720  

Total investment income

     11,610       12,278       2,701       3,476  

Total expenses

     (3,072,634     (3,366,321     (3,679,406     (6,046,980
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 881,380     $ 12,156,666     $ (32,120,639   $ 12,643,216  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in Net Asset Value per Redeemable Unit

   $ 3.58     $ 52.89     $ (135.94   $ 50.83  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

On December 1, 2016, the Board of Directors of the General Partner dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) as the registered public accounting firm for the Partnership, effective as of the close of business on the day the Partnership’s audited financial statements for the 2016 fiscal year end, including this Form 10-K, are filed.

The audit reports of Deloitte on the Partnership’s financial statements as of and for the two most recent fiscal years (ending December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015) did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles.

During the Partnership’s three most recent fiscal years (ending December 31, 2016, December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014), there were no disagreements between the Partnership and Deloitte on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Deloitte, would have caused it to make a reference to the subject matter thereof in its report on the financial statements of the Partnership for such periods. During the Partnership’s three most recent fiscal years (ending December 31, 2016, December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014), there were no “reportable events” (as defined in Regulation S-K Item 304(a)(1)(v)).

On December 1, 2016, the Board of Directors of the General Partner, on behalf of the Partnership, approved the engagement of Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”) as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Partnership. During the Partnership’s fiscal years ending December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and the interim period prior to engaging EY, neither the Partnership, the General Partner, nor anyone on their behalf consulted EY, on behalf of the Partnership, regarding the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction (either completed or proposed), the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Partnership’s financial statements, or any matter that was either the subject of a “disagreement,” as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the instructions thereto, or a “reportable event,” as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

The Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Partnership on the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods expected in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Partnership in the reports it files is accumulated and communicated to management, including the President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the General Partner, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure and appropriate SEC filings.

The General Partner is responsible for ensuring that there is an adequate and effective process for establishing, maintaining and evaluating disclosure controls and procedures for the Partnership’s external disclosures.

The General Partner’s President and CFO have evaluated the effectiveness of the Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2016 and, based on that evaluation, the General Partner’s President and CFO have concluded that at that date the Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

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The Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting is a process under the supervision of the General Partner’s President and CFO to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. These controls include policies and procedures that:

 

   

pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Partnership;

 

   

provide reasonable assurance that (i) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and (ii) the Partnership’s receipts are handled and expenditures are made only pursuant to authorizations of the General Partner; and

 

   

provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection and correction of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Partnership’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

The report included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” includes the General Partner’s report on internal control over financial reporting (“Management’s Report”).

There were no changes in the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2016 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 9B. Other Information. None.

 

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PART III

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

The Partnership has no directors or executive officers and its affairs are managed by its General Partner. Investment decisions are made by the Trading Advisors.

The directors and executive officers of the General Partner are Patrick T. Egan (President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Partner), Steven Ross (Chief Financial Officer and Director), M. Paul Martin (Director), Feta Zabeli (Director), Maureen O’Toole (Director) and Matthew R. Graver (Director). Each director holds office until the earlier of his or her death, resignation or removal. Vacancies on the board of directors may be filled by either (i) the majority vote of the remaining directors or (ii) MSD Holdings, as the sole member of the General Partner. The officers of the General Partner are designated by the General Partner’s board of directors. Each officer will hold office until his or her successor is designated and qualified or until his or her death, resignation or removal.

Directors of the General Partner are responsible for overall corporate governance of the General Partner and meet periodically to consider strategic decisions regarding the General Partner’s activities. Under CFTC rules, each Director of the General Partner is deemed to be a principal of the General Partner and, as a result, is listed as such with the NFA. Patrick T. Egan, Maureen O’Toole, Feta Zabeli and Steven Ross serve on the General Partner’s Investment Committee and are the trading principals responsible for allocation decisions.

Patrick T. Egan, age 48, has been a Director of the General Partner since December 2010. Since December 2010, Mr. Egan has been a principal and registered as an associated person of the General Partner, and is an associate member of NFA. Since October 2014, Mr. Egan has served as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Partner. Since August 2013, Mr. Egan has been registered as a swap associated person of the General Partner. From September 2013 to May 2014, Mr. Egan served as a Vice President of Morgan Stanley Strategies LLC, (formerly, Morgan Stanley GWM Feeder Strategies LLC), which acts as a general partner to multiple alternative investment entities, and Morgan Stanley AI GP LLC, (formerly, Morgan Stanley HedgePremier GP LLC), which acts as a general partner and administrative agent to numerous hedge fund feeder funds. From September 2013 to May 2014, Mr. Egan was registered as an associated person and listed as a principal of each such entity. Since January 2013, each such entity has been registered as a commodity pool operator with the CFTC. Mr. Egan was responsible for overseeing the implementation of certain CFTC and NFA regulatory requirements applicable to such entities. From June 2009 to December 2014, Mr. Egan was employed by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, a financial services firm, where his responsibilities included serving as Executive Director and as Co-Chief Investment Officer for Morgan Stanley Managed Futures from June 2009 through June 2011 and as Chief Risk Officer for Morgan Stanley Managed Futures from June 2011 through October 2014. Since October 2014, Mr. Egan has been responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of Morgan Stanley Managed Futures. Since January 2015, Mr. Egan has been employed by the General Partner. From November 2010 to October 2014, Mr. Egan was registered as an associated person of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. From April 2007 through June 2009, Mr. Egan was employed by MS & Co., a financial services firm, where his responsibilities included serving as Head of Due Diligence and Manager Research for Morgan Stanley’s Managed Futures Department. From April 2007 through November 2010, Mr. Egan was registered as an associated person of MS & Co. From March 1993 through April 2007, Mr. Egan was employed by Morgan Stanley DW Inc., a financial services firm, where his initial responsibilities included serving as an analyst and manager within the Managed Futures Department (with primary responsibilities for product development, due diligence, investment analysis and risk management of the firm’s commodity pools) and later included serving as Head of Due Diligence and Manager Research for Morgan Stanley’s Managed Futures Department. From February 1998 through April 2007, Mr. Egan was registered as an associated person of Morgan Stanley DW Inc. From August 1991 through March 1993, Mr. Egan was employed by Dean Witter Intercapital, the asset management arm of Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc., where his responsibilities included serving as a mutual fund administration associate. Mr. Egan also served as a Director from November 2004 through October 2006, and from November 2006 through October 2008 of the Managed Funds Association’s Board of Directors, a position he was elected to by industry peers for two consecutive two-year terms. Mr. Egan earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance in May 1991 from the University of Notre Dame.

Steven Ross, age 45, has been Chief Financial Officer and a principal of the General Partner since July 2014 and a Director of the General Partner since February 2016. 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.

M. Paul Martin, age 58, has been a Director of the General Partner since October 2014. Mr. Martin has also served as Managing Director – Global Operations of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, a financial services firm, since June 2006, where his responsibilities include managing all elements of in-sourced and out-sourced global operations, and serving as a senior member of Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Management, Risk Management, & New Products Committees. Mr. Martin has been listed as a principal of the General Partner since October 2014. Mr. Martin previously served as the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Morgan Stanley Fund Services, a financial services firm, where his responsibilities included launching the Hedge Fund Administration business and being responsible for operations, fund accounting and administration, technology and compliance, from May 2004 through May 2006. Previously, Mr. Martin served as Managing Director – Institutional Investment Operations of Morgan Stanley Investment Management from January 1995 until April 2004, where his responsibilities included trading room support, portfolio administration, service provider management, and derivatives processing and control. From April 1994 through January 1995, Mr. Martin served as Senior Vice President and Head of Custody Operations for Fidelity Investments, a financial services firm. From October 1989 through April 1994, Mr. Martin served as Executive Director and Head of Global Operations for Morgan Stanley Trust Company, a financial services firm. Mr. Martin also served as Vice President – Information Technology for MS & Co., a financial services firm, from June 1984 through October 1989, where his responsibilities included acting as Senior Developer and Programming Manager – Prime Brokerage and Securities Clearance Systems, and as Part-time Manager – IT Training Program. From February 1984 through May 1984, Mr. Martin served as a Senior Analyst in the Financial Control Group of Shearson Lehman Brothers, Inc., a financial services firm. From October 1980 through January 1984, Mr. Martin served as a Senior Consultant – Management Information Consulting Division at Arthur Andersen & Co., an accounting firm, where his responsibilities included programming and programming supervisory roles at large governmental agencies. Mr. Martin received a B.S. in Business Administration - Finance from Georgetown University in May 1980 and an M.B.A. in Finance from New York University in June 1993.

 

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Feta Zabeli, age 57, has been a Director of the General Partner since October 2014. Mr. Zabeli is also Global Head of Risk for Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Traditional Asset Management business where he is responsible for investment risk of all equity, fixed income, money market, multi-asset class and alternatives portfolios. He is also responsible for counterparty and quantitative model risk for the traditional asset management business. He joined Morgan Stanley in January 2012. Mr. Zabeli has been listed as a principal of Morgan Stanley Investment Management since February 2015 and the General Partner since October 2014. Mr. Zabeli was on garden leave in December 2011. From February 2006 to November 2011, Mr. Zabeli was Senior Vice President, and most recently Global Co-Head of Risk, for AllianceBernstein L.P., a global investment firm, with various risk management assignments in Hong Kong, Tokyo, London and New York. From August 2006 to April 2009, Mr. Zabeli was based in Hong Kong for AllianceBernstein as the Director of Risk Management for Asia Pacific. From April 2009 to July 2011, he was based in Tokyo for AllianceBernstein as both Director of Risk Management for Asia Pacific and Head of Risk Management for Japan. From July 2011 to November 2011, he was based in London for AllianceBernstein as Global Head of Operational & Credit/Counterparty Risk. In these roles at AllianceBernstein he was responsible for the full range of risk management functions including investment, operational and credit/counterparty risk. Prior to his Risk Management roles at Morgan Stanley and AllianceBernstein, Mr. Zabeli held positions as a managing director at Citigroup Asset Management, the asset management division of Citigroup, an international financial services company, from April 1998 to January 2006, where he worked as a quantitative research analyst and portfolio manager, and director at BARRA Inc., a global provider of risk analytic tools to investment institutions, from September 1993 to March 1998, where he developed risk models and applications. Mr. Zabeli received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May 1982, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California in May 1988 and an M.B.A. from the University of California at Los Angeles in August 1992.

Maureen O’Toole, age 58, has been a Director, listed as a principal and registered as an associated person of the General Partner since May 2016. She has also been the Head of Managed Futures at Morgan Stanley Investment Management since May 2016 where she is responsible for developing and managing the managed futures business strategy. She joined Morgan Stanley Investment Management in June 2012 as Managing Director in charge of the intermediary alternative investment sales team. In this capacity she was responsible for the management of a team responsible for business development in managed futures, hedge funds and private investments. She has been registered as an associated person of Morgan Stanley Investment Management since June 2012. From April 2010 until June 2012, Ms. O’Toole was a managing director at K2 Advisors, L.L.C., a hedge fund investment advisory firm, where she was responsible for development of the firm’s investment funds. Between March 1993 and April 2010, Ms. O’Toole was employed by a variety of divisions within what became Citigroup Global Markets Inc., a financial services firm. Between August 2009 and April 2010, she worked in product development within Citi Private Bank, where she assisted in sourcing new investment platforms for its alternatives business. Between January 2002 and August 2009, Ms. O’Toole was Managing Director and Head of Sales and Client Service within Citigroup Alternative Investments. In this role she managed the high net worth sales team for Citigroup Alternative Investments through the Global Wealth Management channel, overseeing education and marketing. Prior to that, between November 1996 and January 2002, Ms. O’Toole was Director of Sales and Marketing within the managed futures department of Smith Barney. Prior to being named Director of Sales and Marketing, Ms. O’Toole was involved in the international development of the managed futures business within the managed futures department from March 1993 until November 1996. In this role, Ms. O’Toole oversaw due diligence and portfolio construction for the managed futures department. Ms. O’Toole served as a Director of Citigroup Managed Futures LLC (the predecessor entity to the General Partner) from August 2001 until October 2006, was listed as a principal of such entity from August 1998 until October 2006 and was registered as an associated person of such entity from January 2004 until October 2006. She was also registered as an associated person of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. from April 1993 until June 2010. Prior to Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Ms. O’Toole was employed at Rodman & Renshaw Inc., an investment bank, as head of managed futures manager research and portfolio construction between March 1989 and March 1993 and was registered as an associated person from June 1991 until March 1993. She was registered as an associated person of Rosenthal Collins Futures Management, Inc., a commodity pool operator and wholly owned subsidiary of Rodman & Renshaw, from January 1992 until March 1993. She began her investment career at Drexel Burnham Lambert Inc., an investment bank, in January 1982 where she worked as a research analyst, performing modeling on financial futures hedging and trading strategies until February 1989 and was registered as an associated person from December 1988 until February 1989. Ms. O’Toole obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology from California State University Chico, in June 1979, and her Masters in Management from Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, in June 1989.

Matthew R. Graver, age 48, has been a director of the General Partner and listed as a principal since November 2016. Since January 2008, Mr. Graver has served as Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, a financial services firm, and Chief Operating Officer for Morgan Stanley AIP Fund of Hedge Funds, a business unit offering managed portfolios of hedge funds. Since November 2015, Mr. Graver has been listed as a principal and director of Morgan Stanley AIP Cayman GP Ltd., a commodity pool operator. From January 2005 to January 2008, Mr. Graver served as Executive Director of Morgan Stanley Investment Management and from August 2003 to January 2005, Mr. Graver served as Vice President of Morgan Stanley Investment Management. From August 2003 to January 2008, Mr. Graver’s primary responsibilities included serving as Head of Operational Due Diligence for Morgan Stanley AIP Fund of Hedge Funds in which role he oversaw due diligence into operational factors of alternative investment entities. From July 1997 to July 2003, Mr. Graver was employed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an international auditing and professional services firm, where he served as a senior audit manager and was responsible for managing independent audits of financial services firms. From June 1993 to June 1997, Mr. Graver was employed by PNC Bank, a bank offering consumer and corporate services, where he served as a mutual fund accounting manager and was responsible for managing an accounting team that performed daily accounting functions and valuation calculations for a group of mutual funds. From July 1989 through June 1993, Mr. Graver was employed by Coopers & Lybrand LLP, a predecessor accounting firm to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he was a senior audit associate and was responsible for performing audits of financial services firms. Mr. Graver earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in May 1989 from Pennsylvania State University and Masters of Business Administration from Villanova University in May 2002.

The Partnership has not adopted a code of ethics that applies to officers because it has no officers. In addition, the Partnership has not adopted any procedures by which investors may recommend nominees to the Partnership’s board of directors and has not established an audit committee because it has no board of directors.

 

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Item 11. Executive Compensation.

The Partnership has no directors or executive officers. As a limited partnership, the business of the Partnership is managed by the General Partner, which is responsible for the administration of the business affairs of the Partnership. The Partnership pays the General Partner a General Partner fee equal to an annual rate of 1.0% (paid monthly) of month-end net assets of the Partnership.

 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

(a) Security ownership of certain beneficial owners. As of February 28, 2017, the Partnership knows of no person who beneficially owns more than 5% of the Redeemable Units outstanding.

(b) Security ownership of management. Under the terms of the Limited Partnership Agreement, the Partnership’s affairs are managed by the General Partner.

The following table indicates securities owned by management as of December 31, 2016:

 

(1) Title of Class

 

(2) Name of

Beneficial Owner

 

(3) Amount and Nature

of Beneficial Ownership

 

(4) Percent of

Class

 

Redeemable Units

 

 

General Partner

 

 

1,690.0654

 

 

1.1%

(c) Changes in control. None.

 

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence.

(a) Transactions with related persons. None.

(b) Review, approval or ratification of transactions with related persons. Not applicable.

(c) Promoters and certain control persons. MS&Co., CGM, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and the General Partner would be considered promoters for purposes of Item 404(c) of Regulation S-K. The nature and the amounts of compensation each promoter received or will receive, if any, from the Partnership are set forth under “Item 1. Business” and “Item 11. Executive Compensation.”

 

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

(1) Audit Fees. The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by Deloitte in the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 for the audit of the Partnership’s annual financial statements, review of financial statements included in the Partnership’s Forms 10-Q and 10-K and other services normally provided in connection with regulatory filings or engagements were:

 

2016

   $ 204,100  

2015

   $ 325,200  

(2) Audit-Related Fees. None.

 

  (3)

Tax Fees. The Partnership did not pay Deloitte any amounts in 2016 and 2015 for professional services in connection with tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.

(4) All Other Fees. None.

(5) Not Applicable.

(6) Not Applicable.

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

(a)(1) Financial Statements:

Statements of Financial Condition at December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Condensed Schedules of Investments at December 31, 2016 and Schedules of Investments at December 31, 2015.

Statements of Income and Expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

Statements of Changes in Partners’ Capital for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

Notes to Financial Statements.

(2) Exhibits:

 

  3.1

Certificate of Limited Partnership of the Partnership as filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on December 20, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (a)

Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Limited Partnership as filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York, dated May 21, 2003 (filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (b)

Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Limited Partnership as filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York, dated September 21, 2005 (filed as Exhibit 99.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (c)

Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Limited Partnership as filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York, dated September 19, 2008 (filed as Exhibit 99.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (d)

Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Limited Partnership as filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York, dated September 28, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 30, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (e)

Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Limited Partnership as filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York, dated June 29, 2010 (filed as Exhibit 3.1(e) to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (f)

Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Limited Partnership as filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York, dated September 2, 2011 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 7, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (g)

Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Limited Partnership as filed in the office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York, dated August 7, 2013 (filed as Exhibit 3.1(g) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  3.2

Limited Partnership Agreement (filed as Exhibit A to the Post-Effective Amendment No. 5 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on April 22, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (a)

Amendment No. 1 to the Limited Partnership Agreement, dated May 31, 2009 (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on Form 8-K filed on November 3, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (b)

Amendment No. 2 to the Limited Partnership Agreement dated as of August 8, 2014 and effective October 1, 2014 (filed as Exhibit 3.2(b) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 13, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (c)

Amendment No. 3 to the Limited Partnership Agreement dated as of December 30, 2015 and effective January 1, 2016 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 5, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  10.1

Amended & Restated Commodity Futures Customer Agreement between the Partnership and MS&Co., effective September 24, 2013 (filed as Exhibit 10.1(b) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (a)

U.S. Treasury Securities Purchase Authorization Agreement between the Partnership and MS&Co., effective June 1, 2015 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  10.2

Subscription Escrow Agreement among the General Partner, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and The Bank of New York (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 27, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

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  (a)

Amendment No. 5 to the Escrow Agreement among The Bank of New York, the General Partner and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (filed as Exhibit 10.2(a) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 27, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  10.3

Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner and Graham (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on December 20, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (a)

Letter from the General Partner extending the Management Agreement with Graham from June 30, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (filed herewith).

 

  (b)

Amendment No. 1 to the Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner and Graham, effective April 1, 2014 (filed as Exhibit 10.3(b) to the Quarterly Report on the Form 10-Q filed on May 14, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  10.4

Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner and Willowbridge (filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on December 20, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (a)

Amendment to the Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner and Willowbridge, effective January 1, 2013 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 7, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (b)

Letter from the General Partner extending the Management Agreement with Willowbridge from June 30, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (filed herewith).

 

  10.5

Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner and Drury (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on February 14, 2003).

 

  (a)

Letter from the General Partner extending the Management Agreement with Drury from June 30, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (filed as Exhibit 10.5 (a) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 31, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  10.6

Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner and Aspect (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (a)

Letter from the General Partner extending the Management Agreement with Aspect from June 30, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (filed herewith).

 

  10.7

Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner and Altis (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 3, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (a)

Letter from the General Partner extending the Management Agreement with Altis from June 30, 2016 through June 30, 2017 (filed herewith).

 

  (b)

Amendment to the Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner and Altis, effective August 1, 2015 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 6, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  10.8

Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner and Krom River (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 3, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (a)

Letter from the General Partner extending the Management Agreement with Krom River from June 30, 2014 through June 30, 2015 (dated June 1, 2014 and filed as Exhibit 10.10(a) to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (b)

Amendment to the Management Agreement dated October 1, 2013, by and among the Partnership, the General Partner and Krom River (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 7, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  10.9

Amended and Restated Alternative Investment Selling Agent Agreement between the Partnership, the General Partner and Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, dated March 3, 2016 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  10.10

Form of Subscription Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  10.11

Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, and JE Moody (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  (a)

Amendment to the Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner, and JE Moody, effective January 1, 2016 (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 5, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  10.12

Amended & Restated Master Services Agreement by and among the Partnership, the General Partner and SS&C Technologies, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 6, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  10.13

Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner and Cambridge (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 4, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  10.14

Management Agreement among the Partnership, the General Partner and ISAM (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 12, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference).

 

  99.1

Financial Statements of CMF Aspect Master Fund L.P.

 

  99.2

Financial Statements of CMF Willowbridge Master Fund L.P.

 

  99.3

Financial Statements of CMF Graham Capital Master Fund L.P.

 

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99.4

Financial Statements of CMF Altis Partners Master Fund L.P. (Master in Liquidation).

 

99.5

Financial Statements of JEM Master Fund L.P. (Master in Liquidation).

 

99.6

Financial Statements of CMF Boronia I, LLC (formerly, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Boronia I, LLC).

 

99.7

Financial Statements of Cambridge Master Fund L.P.

The exhibits required to be filed by Item 601 of regulation S-K are incorporated herein by reference:

31.1 — Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (Certification of President and Director) (filed herewith).

31.2 — Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification (Certification of Chief Financial Officer and Director) (filed herewith).

32.1 — Section 1350 Certification (Certification of President and Director) (filed herewith).

32.2 — Section 1350 Certification (Certification of Chief Financial Officer and Director) (filed herewith).

 

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 Linkbase Document.

 

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

TACTICAL DIVERSIFIED FUTURES FUND L.P.

 

By:

 

Ceres Managed Futures LLC

(General Partner)

By:

 

/s/ Patrick T. Egan

 

Patrick T. Egan

President and Director

Date: March 28, 2017

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.

 

/s/ Patrick T. Egan

  

/s/ Feta Zabeli

  

/s/ Maureen O’Toole

Patrick T. Egan

  

Feta Zabeli

  

Maureen O’Toole

President and Director

  

Director

  

Director

Ceres Managed Futures LLC

  

Ceres Managed Futures LLC

  

Ceres Managed Futures LLC

Date: March 28, 2017

  

Date: March 28, 2017

  

Date: March 28, 2017

/s/ Steven Ross

  

/s/ M. Paul Martin

  

/s/ Matthew R. Graver

Steven Ross

  

M. Paul Martin

  

Matthew R. Graver

Chief Financial Officer and Director

  

Director

  

Director

(Principal Accounting Officer)

  

Ceres Managed Futures LLC

  

Ceres Managed Futures LLC

Ceres Managed Futures LLC

  

Date: March 28, 2017

  

Date: March 28, 2017

Date: March 28, 2017

     

Supplemental Information to be Furnished With Reports Filed Pursuant To Section 15(d) of the Act by Registrants Which Have Not Registered Securities Pursuant to Section 12 of the Act.

Annual Report to Limited Partners

No proxy material has been sent to limited partners.

 

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