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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024
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: 000-53348
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ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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colorado (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
84-1496732 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
c/o ALTEGRIS ADVISORS, L.L.C.
1200 Prospect Street, Suite 400
La Jolla, California 92037
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)
(858) 459-7040
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
None | N/A | N/A |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Limited Partnership Interests
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 o
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Emerging Growth Company ☐ |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 3 | |
Item 1. | Financial Statements | 3 |
Statements of Financial Condition | 3 | |
Condensed Schedules of Investments | 4 | |
Statements of Income (Loss) | 6 | |
Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital (Net Asset Value) | 7 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | 8 | |
Item 2. | Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 29 |
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 34 |
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | 34 |
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION | 35 | |
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | 35 |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 35 |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 35 |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 35 |
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosure | 35 |
Item 5. | Other Information | 35 |
Item 6. | Exhibits | 36 |
Signatures | 37 | |
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications | ||
Section 1350 Certifications |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1: Financial Statements.
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (Unaudited) AND DECEMBER 31, 2023 (Audited)
ASSETS | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
Equity in commodity broker account: | ||||||||
Cash deposit with broker | $ | 2,590,233 | $ | 3,882,471 | ||||
Segregated cash | 1,070,159 | 654,879 | ||||||
Segregated foreign currency (cost - $230,349and $243,314) | 236,436 | 248,240 | ||||||
Net unrealized gain on open futures contracts | 93,710 | 62,896 | ||||||
Total assets in commodity broker account | 3,990,538 | 4,848,486 | ||||||
Investment securities, at fair value (cost - $9,661,200and $10,754,640) | 9,696,069 | 10,782,617 | ||||||
Cash | 356,901 | 216,327 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 14,043,508 | $ | 15,847,430 | ||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Equity in commodity broker account: | ||||||||
Net unrealized loss on open forward contracts | $ | 5,672 | $ | 15,788 | ||||
Total liabilities in commodity broker account | 5,672 | 15,788 | ||||||
Redemptions payable | 242,896 | 83,090 | ||||||
Commissions payable | 16,855 | 19,133 | ||||||
Management fee payable | 13,570 | 15,532 | ||||||
Service fees payable | 22,975 | 26,559 | ||||||
Advisory fee payable | 10,914 | 12,436 | ||||||
Administrative fee payable | 3,187 | 3,661 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 39,578 | 48,665 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 355,647 | 224,864 | ||||||
PARTNERS' CAPITAL (NET ASSET VALUE) | ||||||||
General Partner | 3,761 | 3,661 | ||||||
Limited Partners | 13,684,100 | 15,618,905 | ||||||
Total partners' capital (Net Asset Value) | 13,687,861 | 15,622,566 | ||||||
Total liabilities and partners' capital | $ | 14,043,508 | $ | 15,847,430 |
See accompanying notes.
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ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
CONDENSED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (Unaudited)
Range of Expiration Dates |
Number of Contracts |
Fair Value | % of Partners' Capital | |||||||||||
LONG FUTURES CONTRACTS: | ||||||||||||||
Agriculture | Dec 24 - May 25 | 44 | $ | 64,273 | 0.47% | |||||||||
Currencies | Dec 24 | 61 | 88,324 | 0.65% | ||||||||||
Energies | Jun 25 - Dec 25 | 4 | (21,800 | ) | (0.16)% | |||||||||
Interest Rates | Dec 24 - Sep 27 | 165 | 26,458 | 0.19% | ||||||||||
Metals | Dec 24 | 34 | 141,108 | 1.03% | ||||||||||
Stock Indices | Oct 24 - Dec 24 | 22 | 33,971 | 0.25% | ||||||||||
Total long futures contracts | 330 | 332,334 | 2.43% | |||||||||||
SHORT FUTURES CONTRACTS: | ||||||||||||||
Agriculture | Nov 24 - Mar 25 | 54 | (74,056 | ) | (0.54)% | |||||||||
Currencies | Dec 24 | 28 | (1,173 | ) | (0.01)% | |||||||||
Energies | Nov 24 - Feb 25 | 45 | 4,006 | 0.03% | ||||||||||
Interest Rates | Dec 24 - Mar 25 | 4 | 84 | 0.00% | ||||||||||
Metals | Oct 24 - Jan 25 | 35 | (140,048 | ) | (1.02)% | |||||||||
Stock Indices | Oct 24 - Dec 24 | 12 | (27,437 | ) | (0.20)% | |||||||||
Total short futures contracts | 178 | (238,624 | ) | (1.74)% | ||||||||||
Total futures contracts | $ | 93,710 | 0.69% | |||||||||||
UNREALIZED GAIN ON FORWARD CONTRACTS: | ||||||||||||||
Currencies | Oct 24 - Dec 24 | $ | 18,604 | 0.14% | ||||||||||
UNREALIZED LOSS ON FORWARD CONTRACTS: | ||||||||||||||
Currencies | Oct 24 - Dec 24 | (24,276 | ) | (0.18)% | ||||||||||
Total forward currency contracts | $ | (5,672 | ) | (0.04)% |
INVESTMENT SECURITIES | ||||||||||||||
Face Value | Maturity Date | Description | Fair Value | % of Partners' Capital | ||||||||||
U.S. Government Securities | ||||||||||||||
$9,700,000 | Oct-24 | Treasury bills | $ | 9,696,069 | 70.84% |
See accompanying notes.
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ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
CONDENSED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2023 (Audited)
Range of Expiration Dates |
Number of Contracts | Fair Value | % of Partners' Capital | |||||||||||
LONG FUTURES CONTRACTS: | ||||||||||||||
Agriculture | Mar 24- May 24 | 40 | $ | 108,140 | 0.69% | |||||||||
Currencies | Mar 24 | 39 | 18,198 | 0.12% | ||||||||||
Energies | Apr 24- Dec 24 | 3 | (21,265 | ) | (0.14)% | |||||||||
Interest Rates | Mar 24- Sep 26 | 12 | 8,927 | 0.06% | ||||||||||
Metals | Feb 24 - Apr 24 | 40 | 35,878 | 0.23% | ||||||||||
Stock Indices | Jan 24- Mar 24 | 47 | 41,883 | 0.27% | ||||||||||
Total long futures contracts | 181 | 191,761 | 1.23% | |||||||||||
SHORT FUTURES CONTRACTS: | ||||||||||||||
Agriculture | Feb 24- June 24 | 48 | 19,881 | 0.13% | ||||||||||
Currencies | Mar 24 | 28 | (35,696 | ) | (0.23)% | |||||||||
Energies | Mar 24- Dec 24 | 22 | 1,389 | 0.01% | ||||||||||
Interest Rates | Mar 24- Sep 25 | 31 | (54,374 | ) | (0.35)% | |||||||||
Metals | Mar-24 | 17 | (22,651 | ) | (0.14)% | |||||||||
Stock Indices | Jan 24- Mar 24 | 31 | (37,414 | ) | (0.24)% | |||||||||
Total short futures contracts | 177 | (128,865 | ) | (0.82)% | ||||||||||
Total futures contracts | $ | 62,896 | 0.41% | |||||||||||
UNREALIZED GAIN ON FORWARD CONTRACTS: | ||||||||||||||
Currencies | Jan 24 - Mar 24 | $ | 7,872 | 0.05% | ||||||||||
UNREALIZED LOSS ON FORWARD CONTRACTS: | ||||||||||||||
Currencies | Jan 24 - Mar 24 | (23,660 | ) | (0.15)% | ||||||||||
Total forward currency contracts | $ | (15,788 | ) | (0.10)% |
INVESTMENT SECURITIES
Face Value | Maturity Date | Description | Fair Value | % of Partners' Capital | ||||||||||
U.S. Government Securities | ||||||||||||||
$10,800,000 | Jan-24 | Treasury bills | $ | 10,782,617 | 69.02% |
See accompanying notes.
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ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023 (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
TRADING GAINS (LOSSES) | ||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on trading of derivatives contracts | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized | $ | (702,684 | ) | $ | 570,856 | $ | 561,488 | $ | 1,401,962 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized | (40,536 | ) | (51,130 | ) | 40,930 | 267,393 | ||||||||||
Brokerage commissions | (53,922 | ) | (60,763 | ) | (172,197 | ) | (182,802 | ) | ||||||||
Net gain (loss) from trading of derivatives contracts | (797,142 | ) | 458,963 | 430,221 | 1,486,553 | |||||||||||
Gain (loss) on trading of foreign currency | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized | 8,729 | (3,135 | ) | (1,470 | ) | (8,845 | ) | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized | 7,250 | (3,058 | ) | 1,161 | (2,267 | ) | ||||||||||
Net gain (loss) from trading of foreign currency | 15,979 | (6,193 | ) | (309 | ) | (11,112 | ) | |||||||||
Total trading gains (losses) | (781,163 | ) | 452,770 | 429,912 | 1,475,441 | |||||||||||
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||||||||||
Income | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 182,490 | 201,085 | 579,041 | 529,152 | ||||||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Management fee | 41,879 | 47,327 | 133,731 | 142,144 | ||||||||||||
Service fee | 31,936 | 38,651 | 104,408 | 118,760 | ||||||||||||
Advisory fee | 33,682 | 37,922 | 107,507 | 114,375 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees | 21,498 | 20,525 | 63,302 | 65,130 | ||||||||||||
Administrative fee | 9,845 | 11,184 | 31,469 | 33,490 | ||||||||||||
Incentive fee | - | 91,245 | 204,948 | 145,792 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 186 | 250 | 1,170 | 1,513 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | 6,373 | 4,692 | 10,787 | 12,398 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses | 145,399 | 251,796 | 657,322 | 633,602 | ||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 37,091 | (50,711 | ) | (78,281 | ) | (104,450 | ) | |||||||||
NET INCOME (LOSS) | $ | (744,072 | ) | $ | 402,059 | $ | 351,631 | $ | 1,370,991 |
See accompanying notes.
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ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL (NET ASSET VALUE)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023 (Unaudited)
Limited Partners | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Original | Original | Institutional | General | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | Class B | Class A | Class B | Interests | Partner | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2022 | $ | 973,782 | $ | 784,918 | $ | 7,868,262 | $ | 6,308,772 | $ | 1,476,075 | $ | 3,412 | $ | 17,415,221 | ||||||||||||||
Capital withdrawals | - | (156,666 | ) | (1,111,306 | ) | (433,197 | ) | (613,016 | ) | - | (2,314,185 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
From operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (2,490 | ) | 3,819 | (107,412 | ) | (4,599 | ) | 6,220 | 12 | (104,450 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain from investments (net of brokerage commissions) | 76,311 | 50,616 | 543,471 | 467,237 | 72,411 | 269 | 1,210,315 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized gain from investments | 16,504 | 12,285 | 112,454 | 102,906 | 20,919 | 58 | 265,126 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 | 90,325 | 66,720 | 548,513 | 565,544 | 99,550 | 339 | 1,370,991 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balances at September 30, 2023 | $ | 1,064,107 | $ | 694,972 | $ | 7,305,469 | $ | 6,441,119 | $ | 962,609 | $ | 3,751 | $ | 16,472,027 | ||||||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2023 | $ | 1,036,159 | $ | 642,553 | $ | 6,806,353 | $ | 6,194,181 | $ | 939,659 | $ | 3,661 | $ | 15,622,566 | ||||||||||||||
Transfers | - | - | (40,818 | ) | 40,818 | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Capital withdrawals | (180,319 | ) | (72,470 | ) | (1,030,005 | ) | (940,807 | ) | (62,735 | ) | - | (2,286,336 | ) | |||||||||||||||
From operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (1,395 | ) | 3,758 | (88,456 | ) | 1,184 | 6,600 | 28 | (78,281 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain from investments (net of brokerage commissions) | 24,271 | 17,595 | 173,481 | 149,965 | 22,435 | 74 | 387,821 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) from investments | 6,047 | 1,983 | 14,355 | 19,112 | 596 | (2 | ) | 42,091 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 | 28,923 | 23,336 | 99,380 | 170,261 | 29,631 | 100 | 351,631 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balances at September 30, 2024 | $ | 884,763 | $ | 593,419 | $ | 5,834,910 | $ | 5,464,453 | $ | 906,555 | $ | 3,761 | $ | 13,687,861 |
See accompanying notes.
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ALTEGRIS Winton Futures Fund, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. General Description of the Partnership
Altegris Winton Futures Fund, L.P. (the "Partnership") was organized as a Colorado limited partnership in March 1999, and will continue until December 31, 2035, unless sooner terminated as provided for in the Agreement of Limited Partnership (the "Agreement"), as amended and restated from time to time. The Partnership's general partner is Altegris Advisors, L.L.C. (the "General Partner"). The General Partner has the overall responsibility for the management, operation and administration of the Partnership, including the selection of its commodity trading adviser. The Partnership's trading activities are conducted pursuant to an advisor contract with Winton Capital Management Limited (the "Advisor"). The Partnership speculatively trades commodity futures contracts, options on futures contracts, forward contracts and other commodity interests. The objective of the Partnership's business is appreciation of its assets. The Partnership is subject to the regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC"), an agency of the United States ("U.S.") government that regulates most aspects of the commodity futures industry; rules of the National Futures Association, an industry self-regulatory organization; and the requirements of commodity exchanges and futures commission merchants (brokers) through which the Partnership trades.
The General Partner is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under the U.S. Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, as an investment adviser and is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") as a commodity pool operator, and is a member of the National Futures Association, an industry self-regulatory organization.
Effective September 27, 2021, as part of an internal reorganization, the General Partner and Altegris Clearing Solutions L.L.C. ("Altegris Clearing Solutions), an affiliate of the General Partner, became wholly-owned by their affiliate Altegris Services, L.L.C. ("Services") (replacing their affiliate Altegris Holdings, L.L.C. as their immediate parent company). Services in turn became wholly-owned by Better Outcome, LLC ("Better Outcome"), a newly formed affiliated entity owned and controlled by Continuum Capital Managers LLC ("Continuum") and by AV5 Acquisition, LLC ("AV5"). Continuum is owned by Douglas C. Grip and Stephen E. Vanourny. AV5 is owned solely by Matthew Osborne, the General Partner's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. This internal reorganization resulted in no change in actual direct or indirect control and ultimate ownership of the General Partner, and had no impact on the Partnership's financial position or results of operations. The General Partner entered into a definitive agreement (the "Agreement") with Destra Capital Advisors LLC ("Destra") in March 2024. As outlined in the Agreement, Destra will acquire the investment management contracts for various funds including the Altegris Winton Futures Fund, L.P. The General Partner and Destra continue to move the acquisition forward. The Fund will continue to be advised by Altegris Advisors, L.L.C. until the transaction closes.
The financial information included herein is unaudited; however, such financial information reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of the General Partner, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial statements for the interim period.
B. Method of Reporting
The Partnership's financial statements are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"). Therefore, the Partnership follows the accounting and reporting guidelines for investment companies. The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported fair value of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and December 2023 and reported amounts of income and expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Management believes that the estimates utilized in preparing the Partnership's financial statements are reasonable; however, actual results could differ from these estimates and it is reasonably possible that differences could be material.
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ALTEGRIS Winton Futures Fund, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
C. Fair Value
In accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the "exit price") in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
In determining fair value, the Partnership uses various valuation approaches. The authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Partnership.
Unobservable inputs reflect the Partnership's assumption about the inputs market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The fair value hierarchy is categorized into three levels based on the inputs as follows:
Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Partnership has the ability to access at the measurement date;
Level 2 - Quoted prices which are not active, or inputs that are observable (either directly or indirectly) for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
Level 3 - Prices, inputs or exotic modeling techniques which are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).
The availability of valuation techniques and observable inputs can vary from assets and liabilities and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including the type of asset or liability, whether the asset or liability is new and not yet established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Those estimated values do not necessarily represent the amounts that may be ultimately realized due to the occurrence of future circumstances that cannot be reasonably determined. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may be materially higher or lower than the values that would have been used had a ready market for the asset or liability existed. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Partnership in determining fair value is greatest for assets and liabilities categorized in Level 3. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined by the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
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ALTEGRIS Winton Futures Fund, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
C. Fair Value (continued)
Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an entity-specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, the Partnership's own assumptions are set to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The Partnership uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, including prices and inputs during periods of market dislocation. In periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many assets and liabilities. This condition could cause an asset or liability to be reclassified to a lower level within the fair value hierarchy.
The Partnership values futures and options on futures contracts at the closing price of the contract's primary exchange. The Partnership generally includes futures and options on futures contracts in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, as they are exchange traded derivatives.
Forward currency contracts are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value. Interpolated values are derived when the settlement date of the contract is an interim date for which quotations are not available. The Partnership includes forward currency contracts in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of U.S. government securities is based on quoted prices in active markets. When quoted prices are not available, fair value is determined based on a valuation model that uses inputs that include interest-rate yield curves, cross-currency-basis index spreads, and country credit spreads similar to the bond in terms of issue, maturity and seniority. U.S. government securities are generally categorized in Levels 1 or 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The fair value of corporate notes is determined using recently executed transactions, market price quotations (where observable), notes spreads or credit default swap spreads. The spread data used are for the same maturity as that of the notes. If the spread data does not reference the issuer, data that references a comparable issuer is used. When observable price quotations are not available, fair value is determined based on cash flow models with yield curves, bond, or single-name credit default swap spreads and recovery rates based on collateral values as key inputs. These valuation methods represent both a market and income approach to fair value measurement. Corporate notes are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; however, in instances where significant inputs are unobservable, they are categorized in Level 3 of the hierarchy. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Partnership did not hold corporate notes.
The fair value of certificates of deposit is determined based on a constant maturity curve for comparable instruments denominated in USD. This valuation method represents both a market and income approach to fair value measurement. Certificates of deposit are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
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ALTEGRIS Winton Futures Fund, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
C. Fair Value (continued)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
There were no changes to the Partnership's valuation methodology during the nine months period ended September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The following table presents information about the Partnership's assets and liabilities measured at fair value as September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
Balance as of | ||||||||||||||||
September 30, 2024 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | September 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Futures contracts (1) | $ | 458,440 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 458,440 | ||||||||
Forward currency contracts (1) | - | 18,604 | - | 18,604 | ||||||||||||
US Government securities | 9,696,069 | - | - | 9,696,069 | ||||||||||||
$ | 10,154,509 | $ | 18,604 | $ | - | $ | 10,173,113 | |||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Futures contracts (1) | $ | (364,730 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (364,730 | ) | ||||||
Forward currency contracts (1) | - | (24,276 | ) | - | (24,276 | ) | ||||||||||
$ | (364,730 | ) | $ | (24,276 | ) | $ | - | $ | (389,006 | ) |
Balance as of | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2023 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Futures contracts (1) | $ | 346,095 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 346,095 | ||||||||
Forward currency contracts (1) | - | 7,872 | - | 7,872 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Government securities | 10,782,617 | - | - | 10,782,617 | ||||||||||||
$ | 11,128,712 | $ | 7,872 | $ | - | $ | 11,136,584 | |||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Futures contracts (1) | $ | (283,199 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (283,199 | ) | ||||||
Forward currency contracts (1) | - | (23,660 | ) | - | (23,660 | ) | ||||||||||
$ | (283,199 | ) | $ | (23,660 | ) | $ | - | $ | (306,859 | ) |
(1) | See Note 7. "Financial Derivative Instruments" for the fair value in each type of contracts within this category. |
For the period ended September 30, 2024 and the year ended December 31, 2023, there were no Level 3 securities.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
D. Investment Transactions and Investment Income
Security transactions are recorded on the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are determined using the specific identification cost method. Change in net unrealized gain or loss from the preceding period is reported in the Statements of Income (Loss). Brokerage commissions and other trading fees are reflected as an adjustment to cost or proceeds at the time of the transaction. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis.
Gains or losses on futures contracts, options on futures contracts and forward currency contracts are realized when contracts are closed. Net unrealized gains or losses on open contracts (the difference between contract trade price and quoted market price) are reflected in the Statements of Financial Condition. Any change in net unrealized gain or loss from the preceding period is reported in the Statements of Income (Loss). Brokerage commissions on futures and options on futures contracts include other trading fees and are recognized as trading gains and losses.
Net realized gains and losses from foreign currency related transactions represent gains and losses from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Partnership's books and the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized gain (loss) on other assets and other liabilities denominated in foreign currency arise from changes in the value of assets, other than investments in securities, and liabilities at quarter end, resulting from changes in the exchange rates.
U.S. Bank, N.A. serves as the Partnership's custodian (the "Custodian"). SG Americas Securities, LLC (the "Clearing Broker") is the Partnership's commodity broker. A portion of the Partnership's assets are held as initial margin or option premiums (in cash or Treasury securities) in the Partnership's brokerage accounts at the Clearing Broker. The Clearing Broker may convert the Partnership's cash in U.S. dollar to foreign currency to facilitate the Partnership's commodity trading activities. At times, the Partnership may carry foreign cash on loan with the Clearing Broker. Any net foreign currency on loan will be recognized in Foreign Currency Due to Broker on the Statements of Financial Condition.
The Partnership's Clearing Broker holds margin balances in a single currency, in which all margin requirements can be satisfied in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency balances can also be used to satisfy margin requirements. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Partnership's segregated cash balance on the Statements of Financial Condition of $1,070,159and $654,879, respectively, represents the collateral pledged by the Partnership to satisfy the Clearing Broker's margin requirements in US Dollars. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Partnership's segregated foreign currency balance on the Statements of Financial Condition of $236,436and $248,240, respectively, represents the collateral pledged by the Partnership to satisfy the Clearing Broker's margin requirements in foreign currency. The Partnership's assets not deposited at the Clearing Broker are deposited with either the Custodian or held in bank cash accounts at First Republic Bank (and used to pay Partnership operating expenses). Effective May 1, 2023, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank assumed all of the deposits and substantially all of the assets of First Republic Bank.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
E. Option Contracts
Generally, an option is a contract that gives the purchaser of the option, in return for the premium paid, the right to buy a specified security, currency or other instrument (an ''underlying instrument'') from the writer of the option (in the case of a call option), or to sell a specified security, currency, or other instrument to the writer of the option (in the case of put option) at a designated price. Put and call options that the Partnership may purchase or write may be traded on a national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter (OTC) market. All option positions entered into on a national securities exchange are cleared and guaranteed by the options clearing corporation, thereby reducing the risk of counterparty default. There can be no assurance that a liquid secondary market will exist for any option purchased or sold.
As the buyer of an option, the Partnership has a right to buy (call option) or sell (put option) the underlying instrument at the exercise price. The Partnership may enter into closing sale transactions with respect to options, exercise them, or permit them to expire unexercised. When buying options, the potential loss is limited to the cost (premium plus transaction costs) of the option.
As the writer of an option, the Partnership has the obligation to buy (call option) or sell (put option) the underlying instrument at the exercise price. When the Partnership writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Partnership is recorded as a liability and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. If the written option expires unexercised, the Partnership realizes a gain in the amount of the premium received. If the Partnership enters into a closing transaction, it recognizes a gain or loss, depending on whether the cost of the purchase is less than or greater than the premium received. If the option is exercised, the Partnership will incur a loss to the extent the difference between the current market value of the underlying instrument and the exercise price exceeds the premium received.
As the writer of a call option, the Partnership retains the risk of loss should the underlying instrument increase in value. If the option is exercised, the Partnership will be required to buy or sell the instrument at the exercise price. Accordingly, these transactions result in off-balance sheet risk, as the Partnership's ultimate obligation may exceed the amount indicated in the Statements of Financial Condition.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Partnership did not hold any option contracts.
F. Futures Contracts
The Partnership engages in futures contracts as part of its investment strategy. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Partnership is required to deposit with the broker an amount of cash or cash equivalents equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This is known as the initial margin. Subsequent payments ("variation margin") are made or received by the Partnership each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are included in settled variation margin on the Statements of Financial Condition. Due from / Due to broker amounts on the Statements of Financial Condition represent receivables / payables related to the Partnership's required cash margin. The Partnership recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed.
There are several risks in connection with the use of futures contracts as an investment option. The change in value of futures contracts primarily corresponds with the value of their underlying instruments. In addition, there is the risk that the Partnership may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid secondary market. Open positions in futures contracts at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are reflected within the Condensed Schedules of Investments.
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ALTEGRIS Winton Futures Fund, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
G. Forward Currency Contracts
Forward currency contracts are entered into as an economic hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risk related to portfolio positions. A forward currency contract is an obligation to purchase or sell a currency against another currency at a future date at an agreed upon price and quantity. Forward currency contracts are traded over-the-counter and not on an organized exchange. Forward currency contracts help to manage the overall exposure to the foreign currency backing some of the investments held by the Partnership. Each contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Partnership as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Partnership records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The use of forward currency contracts involves the risk that counterparties may not meet the terms of the Agreement or unfavorable movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Open forward currency contracts at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 are reflected within the Condensed Schedules of Investments.
H. Foreign Currency Transactions
The Partnership's functional currency is the U.S. dollar; however, it may transact business in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates in effect at the date of the Statements of Financial Condition. Income and expense items denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates in effect during the period. Gains and losses resulting from the translation to U.S. dollars are reported in the Statements of Income (Loss).
I. Cash
The Partnership maintains a custody account with U.S. Bank, N.A. and First Republic Bank. Effective May 1, 2023, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank assumed all of the deposits and substantially all of the assets of First Republic Bank. At times, the Partnership's cash balance could exceed the insured amount under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The Partnership has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not subject to any significant counterparty risk related to its cash account.
Both segregated cash and segregated foreign currency are held at the Clearing Broker as margin collateral for futures transactions.
J. Income Taxes
The Partnership is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As such, the partners are individually liable for their own distributable share of taxable income or loss. No provision has been made in the accompanying financial statements for U.S., federal, state, or local income taxes.
The Partnership is required to determine whether its tax positions are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant taxing authority. De-recognition of a tax benefit previously recognized results in the Partnership recording a tax liability that reduces ending partners' capital. Based on its tax analysis, the Partnership has determined that it has not incurred any liability for unrecognized tax benefits for any of the Partnership's open tax years. However, the Partnership's conclusions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, on-going analyses of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof. The Partnership's tax returns remain open for examination by United States federal tax authorities for a period of three years and by state tax authorities for a period of three years from the date they are filed. Taxes associated with foreign tax jurisdictions remain subject to examination based on varying statutes of limitations, if any. The Partnership is additionally not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months. As a result, no other income tax liability or expense has been recorded in the accompanying financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2 - PARTNERS' CAPITAL
A. Capital Accounts and Allocation of Income and Losses
The Partnership accounts for subscriptions and redemptions on a per partner capital account basis.
The Partnership consists of the General Partner's Interest, Original Class A Interests, Original Class B Interests, Class A Interests, Class B Interests and Institutional Interests. Original Class A Interests and Original Class B Interests were issued prior to July 1, 2008 and are no longer issued to limited partners in the Partnership (each a "Limited Partner" and collectively the "Limited Partners"). Class A Interests, Class B Interests and Institutional Interests were first issued by the Partnership on July 1, 2008. Income or loss (prior to management fees, administrative fees, service fees and incentive fees) are allocated pro rata among the Limited Partners based on their respective capital accounts as of the end of each month, in which the items accrue pursuant to the terms of the Partnership's Agreement. Original Class A Interests, Original Class B Interests, Class A Interests, Class B Interests and Institutional Interests are then charged with their applicable management fee, administrative fee, service fee and incentive fee in accordance with the Agreement.
No Limited Partner of the Partnership shall be liable for any debts or liabilities of the Partnership or any losses thereof in excess of such Limited Partner's capital contributions, except as may be required by law.
B. Subscriptions, Distributions and Redemptions
Investments in the Partnership are made by subscription agreement, subject to acceptance by the General Partner.
The Partnership is not required to make distributions but may do so at the sole discretion of the General Partner. A Limited Partner may request and receive redemption of capital, subject to restrictions set forth in the Agreement. The General Partner may request and receive redemption of capital, subject to the same terms as any Limited Partner. The partners may withdraw their interests on a monthly basis upon at least 15 days' prior written notice, subject to the discretion of the General Partner. Nodistributions were made for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
A. General Partner Management Fee
The General Partner receives a monthly management fee from the Partnership equal to 0.0625% (0.75% annually) for Original Class A and 0.146% (1.75% annually) for Original Class B of the Partnership's net asset value apportioned to each Partner's capital account at the beginning of the month, before deduction of any accrued incentive fees related to the current quarter (the "management fee net asset value"). The General Partner receives a monthly management fee from the Partnership equal to 0.104% (1.25% annually) for Class A and Class B, and 0.0625% (0.75% annually) for Institutional Interests of the Partnership's management fee net asset value. The General Partner may declare any Limited Partner a "Special Limited Partner" and the management fees or incentive fees charged to any such partner may be different than those charged to other Limited Partners.
Total management fee earned by the General Partner, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are shown on the Statements of Income (Loss) as a management fee.
B. Administrative Fee
The General Partner receives a monthly administrative fee from the Partnership equal to 0.0275% (0.33% annually) of the Partnership's management fee net asset value attributable to Class A and Class B Interests. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, administrative fees for Class A Interests were $5,097and $16,395, respectively and administrative fees for Class B Interests were $4,748and $15,074respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, administrative fees for Class A Interests were $5,990and $18,183, respectively and administrative fees for Class B Interests were $5,194and $15,307respectively. General Partner's Interest, Original Class A, Original Class B and Institutional Interests did not get charged the administrative fee.
C. Altegris Clearing Solutions, L.L.C.
Altegris Clearing Solutions, L.L.C. (Altegris Clearing Solutions), an affiliate of the General Partner and an introducing broker registered with the CFTC, is the Partnership's introducing broker.
The Partnership's introducing broker receives a portion of the commodity brokerage commissions paid by the Partnership to the Clearing Broker and interest income retained by the Clearing Broker. Additionally, the Partnership pays to its clearing brokers and its introducing broker, at a minimum, brokerage charges at a flat rate of 0.125% (1.5% annually) of the Partnership's management fee net asset value. Brokerage charges may exceed the flat rate described above, depending on commission and trading volume levels, which may vary.
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ALTEGRIS Winton Futures Fund, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
C. Altegris Clearing Solutions, L.L.C. (continued)
At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Partnership had commissions and brokerage fees payable to its introducing broker of $13,807and $16,985, respectively. These amounts are included in commissions payable on the Statements of Financial Condition, respectively. The amounts shown on the Statements of Financial Condition include fees payable to non-related parties.
The following tables show the fees paid to Altegris Clearing Solutions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Three months ended | Nine months ended | Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||||||||
September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 | September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||
Altegris Clearing Solutions - Brokerage Commission fees | $ | 42,868 | $ | 136,452 | $ | 51,764 | $ | 149,821 |
The amounts above are included in Brokerage Commissions and Service Fees on the Statements of Income (Loss), respectively. The amounts shown on the Statements of Income (Loss) include fees paid to non-related parties.
NOTE 4 - ADVISORY CONTRACT
The Partnership's trading activities are conducted pursuant to an advisory contract with Winton Capital Management, Ltd. ("Advisor"). The Partnership pays the Advisor a quarterly incentive fee of 20% of the trading profits (as defined in the Agreement). However, the quarterly incentive fee is payable only on cumulative profits achieved from commodity trading (as defined in the Agreement), calculated separately for each partner's interest (as defined in the Agreement). The incentive fee is accrued on a monthly basis and paid quarterly. Total incentive fees earned by the Advisor for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are shown on the Statements of Income (Loss).
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ALTEGRIS Winton Futures Fund, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 4 - ADVISORY CONTRACT (CONTINUED)
Interest holders will be assessed a monthly advisory fee paid to the Advisor of 0.083% of the management fee net asset value of each holder's month-end capital account balance (1.00% annually), with the exception of Original Class A Interests. In addition, the General Partner has assigned a portion of its management fees earned to the Advisor. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, advisory fee for Class A were $15,447and $49,683, respectively, for Class B Interests were $14,388and $45,678, respectively, for Original Class B Interests were $1,518and $4,830, respectively, for Institutional Interests were $2,319and $7,293, respectively and for General Partner's Interest were $10and $23, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, advisory fees for Class A were $18,151and $55,100, respectively, for Class B Interests were $15,740and $46,385, respectively, for Original Class B Interests were $1,686and $5,125, respectively, for Institutional Interests were $2,336and $7,744, respectively and for General Partner's Interest were $9and $21, respectively. Original Class A Interests did not get charged the advisory fee.
NOTE 5 - SERVICE FEES
Original Class A Interests and Class A Interests pay selling agents an ongoing monthly payment of 0.166% of the month-end net asset value (2% annually) of the value of interests sold by them which are outstanding at month-end as compensation for their continuing services to the Limited Partners. Institutional Interests may pay selling agents, if the selling agent so elects, an ongoing monthly payment of 0.0417% (0.50% annually) of the value of Institutional Interests sold by them which are outstanding at month-end as compensation for their continuing services to the Limited Partners holding Institutional Interests. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, service fees for General Partner's Interest, were $niland $nil, respectively, for Class A Interests were $27,470and $89,859, respectively, for Original Class A Interests were $4,466and $14,549, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, service fees for General Partner's Interest, were $0and $11, respectively, for Class A Interests were $33,414and $103,582, respectively, for Original Class A Interests were $5,237and $15,167, respectively. Class B, Original Class B and Institutional Interests did not get charged the service fees.
NOTE 6 - BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS
The Partnership is subject to monthly brokerage charges equal to the greater of: (A) actual commissions and expenses paid to the Clearing Broker by the Partnership; or (B) an amount equal to 0.125% of the management fee net asset value of all Limited Partners' month-end capital account balances (1.50% annually) (the "Minimum Amount").
If actual commissions and expenses paid to the Clearing Broker in a month (in (A) above) are less than the Minimum Amount, the Partnership will pay to the Introducing Broker the difference as payment for brokerage-related services, including, but not limited to, monitoring trade, execution, clearing, custodial and distribution services provided to the Partnership. If actual commissions and expenses paid to the Clearing Broker in a month (in (A) above) are greater than the Minimum Amount, the Partnership pays only the amounts described in (A) above. The Partnership's payment of brokerage commissions to the Clearing Broker for clearing trades on its behalf, and payments to the Introducing Broker for brokerage-related services, if any, are reflected on the Statements of Income (Loss) as Brokerage Commissions.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Partnership engages in the speculative trading of futures contracts and forward currency contracts for the purpose of achieving capital appreciation. None of the Partnership's derivative instruments are designated as hedging instruments, as defined in the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"), nor are they used for other risk management purposes. The Advisor and General Partner actively assess, manage and monitor risk exposure on derivatives on a contract basis, a sector basis (e.g., interest rate derivatives, agricultural derivatives, etc.), and on an overall basis in accordance with established risk parameters. Due to the speculative nature of the Partnership's derivative trading activity, the Partnership is subject to the risk of substantial losses from derivatives trading.
The following presents the fair value of derivatives contracts at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The fair value of derivatives contracts is presented as an asset if in a gain position and a liability if in a loss position. Fair value is presented on a gross basis in the table below even though the futures and forward contracts qualify for net presentation in the Statements of Financial Condition.
September 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||
Type of Derivatives Contracts |
Assets Derivatives Fair Value |
Liability Derivatives Fair Value |
Net Fair Value |
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Futures Contracts | ||||||||||||
Agriculture | $ | 80,393 | $ | (90,176 | ) | $ | (9,783 | ) | ||||
Currencies | 93,115 | (5,964 | ) | 87,151 | ||||||||
Energies | 44,272 | (62,066 | ) | (17,794 | ) | |||||||
Interest Rates | 52,733 | (26,191 | ) | 26,542 | ||||||||
Metals | 150,984 | (149,924 | ) | 1,060 | ||||||||
Stock Indices | 36,943 | (30,409 | ) | 6,534 | ||||||||
Total Futures Contracts | $ | 458,440 | $ | (364,730 | ) | $ | 93,710 | |||||
Forward Currency Contracts | $ | 18,604 | $ | (24,276 | ) | $ | (5,672 | ) | ||||
Total Gross Fair Value of Derivatives Contracts | $ | 477,044 | $ | (389,006 | ) | $ | 88,038 |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Type of Derivatives Contracts |
Assets Derivatives Fair Value |
Liability Derivatives Fair Value |
Net Fair Value |
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Futures Contracts | ||||||||||||
Agriculture | $ | 171,417 | $ | (43,396 | ) | $ | 128,021 | |||||
Currencies | 19,038 | (36,536 | ) | (17,498 | ) | |||||||
Energy | 14,100 | (33,976 | ) | (19,876 | ) | |||||||
Interest Rates | 9,078 | (54,525 | ) | (45,447 | ) | |||||||
Metals | 82,003 | (68,776 | ) | 13,227 | ||||||||
Stock Indices | 50,459 | (45,990 | ) | 4,469 | ||||||||
Total Futures Contracts | $ | 346,095 | $ | (283,199 | ) | $ | 62,896 | |||||
Forward Currency Contracts | $ | 7,872 | $ | (23,660 | ) | $ | (15,788 | ) | ||||
Total Gross Fair Value of Derivatives Contracts | $ | 353,967 | $ | (306,859 | ) | $ | 47,108 |
The following presents the trading results of the Partnership's derivative trading and information related to the volume of the Partnership's derivative activity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023.
The below captions of "Realized" and "Change in Unrealized" correspond to the captions in the Statements of Income (Loss) for gain (loss) on trading of derivatives contracts.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||
Type of Derivatives Contracts |
Realized |
Change in Unrealized |
Number of Average Notional Value of Contracts |
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Futures Contracts | |||||||||||||
Agriculture | $ | 141,750 | $ | (103,477 | ) | ||||||||
Currencies | (295,291 | ) | 29,138 | ||||||||||
Energies | 113,174 | (60,277 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest Rates | (225,103 | ) | 56,325 | ||||||||||
Metals | (134,867 | ) | 37,859 | ||||||||||
Stock Indices | (261,690 | ) | 10,035 | ||||||||||
Total Futures Contracts | $ | (662,027 | ) | $ | (30,397 | ) | $ | 39,389,668 | (1) | ||||
Forward Currency Contracts | $ | (40,657 | ) | $ | (10,139 | ) | $ | 4,543,781 | (2) | ||||
Total loss from Derivatives Contracts | $ | (702,684 | ) | $ | (40,536 | ) |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||
Type of Derivatives Contracts |
Realized |
Change in Unrealized |
Number of Average Notional Value of Contracts |
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Futures Contracts | |||||||||||||
Agriculture | $ | 849,625 | $ | (137,804 | ) | ||||||||
Currencies | (33,922 | ) | 104,649 | ||||||||||
Energies | 70,753 | 2,082 | |||||||||||
Interest Rates | (123,571 | ) | 71,989 | ||||||||||
Metals | (339,335 | ) | (12,167 | ) | |||||||||
Stock Indices | 203,508 | 2,065 | |||||||||||
Total Futures Contracts | $ | 627,058 | $ | 30,814 | $ | 49,524,234 | (1) | ||||||
Forward Currency Contracts | $ | (65,570 | ) | $ | 10,116 | $ | 4,036,174 | (2) | |||||
Total Gain from Derivatives Contracts | $ | 561,488 | $ | 40,930 |
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||
Type of Derivatives Contracts |
Realized |
Change in Unrealized |
Number of Average Notional Value of Contracts |
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Futures Contracts | |||||||||||||
Agriculture | $ | 166,330 | $ | 26,693 | |||||||||
Currencies | 168,343 | (121,720 | ) | ||||||||||
Energies | 53,415 | 105,021 | |||||||||||
Interest Rates | 186,465 | 41,962 | |||||||||||
Metals | (10,046 | ) | 15,263 | ||||||||||
Stock Indices | (17,862 | ) | (60,758 | ) | |||||||||
Total Futures Contracts | $ | 546,645 | $ | 6,461 | $ | 50,907,778 | (1) | ||||||
Forward Currency Contracts | $ | 24,211 | $ | (57,591 | ) | $ | 2,713,109 | (2) | |||||
Total Gain (loss) from Derivatives Contracts | $ | 570,856 | $ | (51,130 | ) |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||
Type of Derivatives Contracts |
Realized |
Change in Unrealized |
Number of Average Notional Value of Contracts |
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Futures Contracts | |||||||||||||
Agriculture | $ | 838,725 | $ | 22,091 | |||||||||
Currencies | 283,900 | 130,610 | |||||||||||
Energies | 69,686 | 51,807 | |||||||||||
Interest Rates | 119,319 | 59,122 | |||||||||||
Metals | (159,308 | ) | 23,729 | ||||||||||
Stock Indices | 115,071 | 15,716 | |||||||||||
Total Futures Contracts | $ | 1,267,393 | $ | 303,075 | $ | 50,218,581 | (1) | ||||||
Forward Currency Contracts | $ | 134,569 | $ | (35,682 | ) | $ | 3,454,369 | (2) | |||||
Total Gain from Derivatives Contracts | $ | 1,401,962 | $ | 267,393 |
1) | The average notional value of futures contracts are representative of the Partnership's volume of derivative activity for futures contracts during the respective period. |
2) | The average notional value of forward currency contracts are representative of the Partnership's volume of derivative activity for forward currency contracts during the respective period. |
With respect to futures contracts and options on futures contracts, the Partnership has entered into an agreement with the Clearing Broker which grants the Clearing Broker the right to offset recognized derivative assets and derivative liabilities if certain conditions exist, which would require the Clearing Broker to liquidate the Partnership's positions. These events include the following: (i) the Clearing Broker is directed or required by a regulatory or self-regulatory organization, (ii) the Clearing Broker determines, at its discretion, that the risk in the Partnership's account must be reduced for protection of the Clearing Broker, (iii) upon the Partnership's breach or failure to perform on its contractual agreements with the Clearing Broker, (iv) upon the commencement of bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding for the protection of creditors against the Partnership, or (v) upon the dissolution, winding-up, liquidation or merger of the Partnership.
With respect to foreign currency forward contracts, the Partnership has entered into an agreement with the Clearing Broker, whereby the party having the greater obligation (either the Partnership or the Clearing Broker) shall deliver to the other party at the settlement date the net amount of recognized derivative assets and liabilities.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes the disclosure requirements for offsetting assets and liabilities:
Offsetting the Financial Assets and Derivative Assets
As of September 30, 2024 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition |
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Description |
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition |
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition |
Financial Instruments |
Cash Collateral Received (1) |
Net Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Forward Contracts | $ | 18,604 | $ | (18,604 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 18,604 | $ | (18,604 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
Offsetting the Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities
As of September 30, 2024 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition |
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Description |
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities |
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition |
Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition |
Financial Instruments |
Cash Collateral Received (1) |
Net Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Forward Contracts | $ | 24,276 | $ | (18,604 | ) | $ | 5,672 | $ | - | $ | (5,672 | ) | $ | - | ||||||||||
Total | $ | 24,276 | $ | (18,604 | ) | $ | 5,672 | $ | - | $ | (5,672 | ) | $ | - |
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ALTEGRIS Winton Futures Fund, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 - FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
Offsetting the Financial Assets and Derivative Assets
As of December 31, 2023 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition |
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Description | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition |
Financial Instruments |
Cash Collateral Received (1) | Net Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Forward Contracts | $ | 7,872 | $ | (7,872 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 7,872 | $ | (7,872 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
Offsetting the Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities
As of December 31, 2023 |
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition |
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Description | Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Financial Condition | Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statements of Financial Condition |
Financial Instruments |
Cash Collateral Received (1) | Net Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Forward Contracts | $ | 23,660 | $ | (7,872 | ) | $ | 15,788 | $ | - | $ | (15,788 | ) | $ | - | ||||||||||
Total | $ | 23,660 | $ | (7,872 | ) | $ | 15,788 | $ | - | $ | (15,788 | ) | $ | - |
(1) | The Partnership posted additional collateral of $131,906 as of September 30, 2024 and $62,019 for December 31, 2023 with the Clearing Broker. The Partnership may post collateral due to a variety of factors that may include, without limitation, initial margin or other requirements that are based on notional amounts which may exceed the fair value of the derivative contract. |
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ALTEGRIS Winton Futures Fund, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 8 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The Partnership participates in the speculative trading of commodity futures contracts and forward currency contracts, substantially all of which are subject to margin requirements. The minimum amount of margin required for each contract is set from time to time in response to various market factors by the respective exchanges and interbank market makers. Further for futures contracts and options on futures contracts, the Clearing Broker has the right to require margin in excess of the minimum exchange requirement. Risk arises from changes in the value of these contracts (market risk) and the potential inability of brokers or interbank market makers to perform under the terms of their contracts (credit risk).
All of the contracts, with the exception of forward currency contracts, currently traded by the Partnership are exchange traded. The risks associated with exchange-traded contracts are generally perceived to be less than those associated with over-the-counter transactions because, in over-the-counter transactions, the Partnership must rely solely on the credit of its respective individual counterparties. For forward currency contracts, the Partnership is subject to the credit risk associated with counterparty non-performance. The credit risk from counterparty non-performance associated with such instruments is the net unrealized gain on forward currency contracts.
The Partnership also has credit risk since the sole counterparty to all domestic futures contracts is the exchange clearing corporation. In addition, the Partnership bears the risk of financial failure by the Clearing Broker. The Partnership's policy is to continuously monitor its exposure to market and counterparty risk through the use of a variety of financial, position and credit exposure reporting and control procedures. In addition, the Partnership has a policy of reviewing the credit standing of each clearing broker or counterparty with which it conducts business.
The Partnership has a substantial portion of its assets on deposit with the Custodian in U.S. government agency bonds and notes and corporate notes. Risks arise from investments in bonds and notes due to possible illiquidity and the potential for default by the issuer or counterparty. Such instruments are also sensitive to changes in interest rates and economic conditions.
NOTE 9 - INDEMNIFICATIONS
In the normal course of business, the Partnership enters into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnifications. The Partnership's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Partnership that have not yet occurred. The Partnership expects the risk of any future obligation under these indemnifications to be remote.
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ALTEGRIS Winton Futures Fund, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 10 - FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following information presents the financial highlights of the Partnership for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023. This information has been derived from information presented in the financial statements.
Three months ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
Original | Original | Institutional | |||||||||||||
Class A | Class B | Class A | Class B | Interests | |||||||||||
Total return for Limited Partners | |||||||||||||||
Return prior to incentive fees | (4.90)% | (4.66)% | (5.29)% | (4.86)% | (4.66)% | ||||||||||
Incentive fees | (0.00)% | (0.00)% | (0.00)% | (0.00)% | (0.00)% | ||||||||||
Total return after incentive fees | (4.90)% | (4.66)% | (5.29)% | (4.86)% | (4.66)% | ||||||||||
Ratios to average net asset value | |||||||||||||||
Expenses prior to incentive fees | 3.50% | 2.53% | 5.14% | 3.36% | 2.53% | ||||||||||
Incentive fees | (0.00)% | (0.00)% | (0.00)% | (0.00)% | (0.00)% | ||||||||||
Total expenses | 3.50% | 2.53% | 5.14% | 3.36% | 2.53% | ||||||||||
Net investment income (1) | 1.58% | 2.55% | (0.06)% | 1.72% | 2.55% |
Nine months ended September 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
Original | Original | Institutional | |||||||||||||
Class A | Class B | Class A | Class B | Interests | |||||||||||
Total return for Limited Partners (3) | |||||||||||||||
Return prior to incentive fees | 3.30% | 4.08% | 2.06% | 3.44% | 4.07% | ||||||||||
Incentive fees | (1.35)% | (1.36)% | (1.35)% | (1.36)% | (1.35)% | ||||||||||
Total return after incentive fees | 1.95% | 2.72% | 0.71% | 2.08% | 2.72% | ||||||||||
Ratios to average net asset value | |||||||||||||||
Expenses prior to incentive fees (2) | 3.42% | 2.41% | 5.05% | 3.24% | 2.41% | ||||||||||
Incentive fees (3) | 1.37% | 1.40% | 1.34% | 1.34% | 1.30% | ||||||||||
Total expenses | 4.79% | 3.81% | 6.39% | 4.58% | 3.71% | ||||||||||
Net investment income (1) (2) | 1.63% | 2.64% | -% | 1.81% | 2.64% |
Total return and the ratios to average net asset value are calculated for each class of Limited Partners' capital taken as a whole. An individual Limited Partner's total return and ratios may vary from the above returns and ratios due to the timing of their contributions and withdrawals and differing fee structures.
(1) (2) (3) |
Excludes incentive fee. Annualized. Not annualized. |
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ALTEGRIS Winton Futures Fund, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 10 - FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
Three months ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Original | Original | Institutional | |||||||||||||
Class A | Class B | Class A | Class B | Interests | |||||||||||
Total return for Limited Partners (3) | |||||||||||||||
Return prior to incentive fees | 3.22% | 3.49% | 2.80% | 3.27% | 3.49% | ||||||||||
Incentive fees | (0.56)% | (0.57)% | (0.56)% | (0.56)% | (0.57)% | ||||||||||
Total return after incentive fees | 2.66% | 2.92% | 2.24% | 2.71% | 2.92% | ||||||||||
Ratios to average net asset value | |||||||||||||||
Expenses prior to incentive fees (2) | 3.40% | 2.38% | 5.05% | 3.21% | 2.38% | ||||||||||
Incentive fees (3) | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.56% | 0.57% | 0.57% | ||||||||||
Total expenses | 3.97% | 2.95% | 5.61% | 3.78% | 2.95% | ||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) (1) (2) | 1.56% | 2.59% | (0.09)% | 1.76% | 2.59% |
Nine months ended September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Original | Original | Institutional | |||||||||||||
Class A | Class B | Class A | Class B | Interests | |||||||||||
Total return for Limited Partners (3) | |||||||||||||||
Return prior to incentive fees | 10.23% | 11.09% | 8.89% | 10.41% | 11.09% | ||||||||||
Incentive fees | (0.95)% | (0.96)% | (0.94)% | (0.96)% | (0.96)% | ||||||||||
Total return after incentive fees | 9.28% | 10.13% | 7.95% | 9.45% | 10.13% | ||||||||||
Ratios to average net asset value | |||||||||||||||
Expenses prior to incentive fees (2) | 3.45% | 2.40% | 5.11% | 3.23% | 2.39% | ||||||||||
Incentive fees (3) | 0.93% | 0.89% | 0.89% | 0.92% | 0.82% | ||||||||||
Total expenses | 4.38% | 3.29% | 6.00% | 4.15% | 3.21% | ||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) (1) (2) | 0.91% | 1.94% | (0.77)% | 1.12% | 1.90% |
Total return and the ratios to average net asset value are calculated for each class of Limited Partners' capital taken as a whole. An individual Limited Partner's total return and ratios may vary from the above returns and ratios due to the timing of their contributions and withdrawals and differing fee structures.
(1) | Excludes incentive fee. | |
(2) | Annualized. | |
(3) | Not annualized. |
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ALTEGRIS Winton Futures Fund, L.P.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 11 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management of the Partnership evaluated subsequent events through the date these financial statements were issued, and concluded that no events subsequent to September 30, 2024 have occurred that would require recognition or disclosure, except as noted below.
From October 1, 2024 through November 13, 2024, the Partnership had redemptions of $122,536.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION (continued)
Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Reference is made to "Item 1: Financial Statements." The information contained therein is essential to, and should be read in conjunction with, the following analysis.
Liquidity
The Partnership's assets are generally held as cash or cash equivalents, which are used to margin the Partnership's futures positions and are sold to pay redemptions and expenses as needed. Other than any potential market-imposed limitations on liquidity, the Partnership's assets are highly liquid and are expected to remain so. Market-imposed limitations, when they occur, can be due to limited open interest in certain futures markets or to daily price fluctuation limits, which are inherent in the Partnership's futures trading. A portion of the Partnership's assets not used for margin and held with the Custodian are invested in liquid, high quality securities. Through September 30, 2024, the Partnership experienced no meaningful periods of illiquidity in any of the markets traded by the Advisor on behalf of the Partnership.
Capital Resources
The Partnership raises additional capital only through the sale of Interests and capital is increased through trading profits (if any) and interest income. The Partnership does not engage in borrowing.
The amount of capital raised for the Partnership should not have a significant impact on its operations, as the Partnership has no significant capital expenditure or working capital requirements other than for capital to pay trading losses, brokerage commissions and expenses. Within broad ranges of capitalization, the Partnership's trading positions should increase or decrease in approximate proportion to the size of the Partnership.
The Partnership participates in the speculative trading of commodity futures contracts, options on futures contracts and forward contracts, substantially all of which are subject to margin requirements. The minimum amount of margin required for each contract is set from time to time in response to various market factors by the respective exchanges. Further, the Partnership's futures commission merchants and brokers may require margin in excess of minimum exchange requirements.
Contracts currently traded by the Advisor on behalf of the Partnership include exchange-traded futures contracts and over-the-counter forward currency contracts. The risks associated with exchange-traded contracts are generally perceived to be less than those associated with over-the-counter transactions because, in over-the-counter transactions, the Partnership must rely solely on the credit of its trading counterparties, whereas exchange-traded contracts are generally, but not universally, backed by the collective credit of the members of the exchange. The credit risk from counterparty non-performance associated with the Partnership's over-the-counter forward currency transactions is the net unrealized gain on such contracts plus related collateral held by the counterparty.
The Partnership bears the risk of financial failure by the Clearing Broker and Société Générale SA (SG) (which may from time to time execute spot and other over-the-counter foreign exchange transactions as a counterparty to the Partnership) and/or other clearing brokers or counterparties with which the Partnership trades.
Results of Operations
The Partnership's success depends primarily upon the Advisor's ability to recognize and capitalize on market trends in the sectors of the global commodity futures markets in which it trades. The Partnership seeks to produce long-term capital appreciation through growth, and not current income. The past performance of the Partnership is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Due to the nature of the Partnership's trading, the results of operations for the interim period presented should not be considered indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.
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Performance Summary
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
During the third quarter of 2024, the Partnership achieved net realized and unrealized loss of $785,663 from its trading activities, and net of brokerage commissions of $58,422. The Partnership accrued total expenses of $140,899 including $41,879 in management fees paid to the General Partner, $0 in incentive fees, and $99,020 in service, professional fees and other expenses. The Partnership earned $182,490 in interest income during the third quarter of 2024. An analysis of the profits and losses generated from the Partnership's commodity futures trading activities for the third quarter of 2024 is set forth below.
Third Quarter 2024. MSCI World climbed 6.4% led by the rate-sensitive utilities and real estate sectors, the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index gained 7.0% as bond yields decreased, and credit spreads tightened around the world. A dovish outlook for US rates also led to a weaker dollar, particularly against the Japanese yen. The weaker dollar affected commodities as well, as gold rallied to new highs and silver prices rose to the highest levels since 2012. Coffee and orange juice prices, which have trended upward for most of the year due to bad weather in the growing regions, continued to increase. The performance of the rest of the metals and agricultural commodities was more mixed, with most declining in the first half of the quarter and rallying in the second half. In the energy sector, oil and oil products slid downward.
These conditions made the third quarter challenging for trend-following strategies due to the unwinding of longer-term downtrends in fixed income and non-USD currencies and sharp reversals in equity indices and currencies. Against this backdrop, profitable trends in precious metals and strong performance from non-trend signals in agriculture and energy were insufficient to offset the losses elsewhere.
Negative performance in currencies and fixed income resulted from the reversal of two long-standing trends: dollar strength and rising bond yields. Except for a brief period early in 2024, the Partnership's fixed income exposure has been net short since 2021 and mostly long the US dollar. These trend reversals led to reductions and a switch to net long exposure around during August. Trend-following CTAs were caught off guard in early August, when the Japanese yen soared versus most major currencies and equity indices, particularly in Japan. The event also explained part of the negative performance in equity indices during the quarter, as the Partnership's directional trend-following signals were whipsawed. Most of the remaining negative performance in equity indices during the quarter was due to cross-sectional trend-following signals.
The performance of agricultural commodities and precious metals was more favorable during the quarter. The Partnership profited in agriculture due to increased exposure to trends in coffee, soybeans, and cocoa from diversifying signals. Profits in precious metals, meanwhile, were concentrated in gold. Non-trend signals in energies were another bright spot for performance due to mean reversion signals performing well in oil products and US natural gas. Heading into the fourth quarter, the Partnership is net long fixed income, stock indices, and precious metals, and net short the US dollar and energies.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
During the third quarter of 2023, the Partnership achieved net realized and unrealized gains of $ 452,769 from its trading activities, and net of brokerage commissions of $ 60,763. The Partnership accrued total expenses of $ 251,796 including $ 47,327 in management fees paid to the General Partner, $ 91,245 in incentive fees, and $ 113,224 in service, professional fees and other expenses. The Partnership earned $ 201,085 in interest income during the third quarter of 2023. An analysis of the profits and losses generated from the Partnership's commodity futures trading activities for the third quarter of 2023 is set forth below.
Third Quarter 2023. The Partnership was up during the third quarter of 2023, providing diversification alongside declines in global bond and equity indices. Higher interest rate signaling from central bankers put upward pressure on government bond yields and led to declines across most regional stock indices. US 10-year Treasury yields rose to 4.5%, a 16 year high. The US dollar strengthened against other major currencies, most notably versus the Japanese yen, British pound, and euro as a response to the ongoing Fed hawkishness.
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Saudi Arabia and Russia surprised markets by cutting oil production through to the end of year and oil and oil product prices rallied between 20% and 45%. Industrial commodities were boosted by Chinese government rate cuts and property sector support, and crops in regions where yields are likely to be negatively because of this year's El Niño weather pattern continued to rally.
Diversifying signals drove the Partnership's performance in the third quarter. Sectors where positioning across both trend following and systematic macro was on the right side of price action were the biggest contributors to performance, namely fixed income, energies, and agriculture. At the same time, non-trend signals provided valuable diversification across currencies, precious metals, base metals, and stock indices. Carry and signals based on market dynamics were notable contributors in currencies and precious metals.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Partnership achieved net realized and unrealized gains of $425,412 from its trading activities, and net of brokerage commissions of $176,697. The Partnership accrued total expenses of $652,822 including $133,731 in management fees paid to the General Partner, $204,948 in incentive fees, and $314,143 in service and professional fees. The Partnership earned $579,041 in interest income during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. An analysis of the profits and losses generated from the Partnership's commodity futures trading activities for the third quarter of 2024 is set forth below.
Third Quarter 2024.
During the quarter, MSCI World climbed 6.4% led by the rate-sensitive utilities and real estate sectors, the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index gained 7.0% as bond yields decreased, and credit spreads tightened around the world. A dovish outlook for US rates also led to a weaker dollar, particularly against the Japanese yen. The weaker dollar affected commodities as well, as gold rallied to new highs and silver prices rose to the highest levels since 2012. Coffee and orange juice prices, which have trended upward for most of the year due to bad weather in the growing regions, continued to increase. The performance of the rest of the metals and agricultural commodities was more mixed, with most declining in the first half of the quarter and rallying in the second half. In the energy sector, oil and oil products slid downward.
These conditions made the third quarter challenging for trend-following strategies due to the unwinding of longer-term downtrends in fixed income and non-USD currencies and sharp reversals in equity indices and currencies. Against this backdrop, profitable trends in precious metals and strong performance from non-trend signals in agriculture and energy were insufficient to offset the losses elsewhere.
Negative performance in currencies and fixed income resulted from the reversal of two long-standing trends: dollar strength and rising bond yields. Except for a brief period early in 2024, the Partnership's fixed income exposure has been net short since 2021 and mostly long the US dollar. These trend reversals led to reductions and a switch to net long exposure around during August. Trend-following CTAs were caught off guard in early August, when the Japanese yen soared versus most major currencies and equity indices, particularly in Japan. The event also explained part of the negative performance in equity indices during the quarter, as the Partnership's directional trend-following signals were whipsawed. Most of the remaining negative performance in equity indices during the quarter was due to cross-sectional trend-following signals.
The performance of agricultural commodities and precious metals was more favorable during the quarter. The Partnership profited in agriculture due to increased exposure to trends in coffee, soybeans, and cocoa from diversifying signals. Profits in precious metals, meanwhile, were concentrated in gold. Non-trend signals in energies were another bright spot for performance due to mean reversion signals performing well in oil products and US natural gas. Heading into the fourth quarter, the Partnership is net long fixed income, stock indices, and precious metals, and net short the US dollar and energies.
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Second Quarter 2024.
The Partnership was down during the second quarter of 2024. The interaction between expectations for economic growth and interest rates continued to drive price action during the quarter. With US mega-cap technology stocks leading the way, the MSCI World stock index rose 2.6% during the quarter to new highs. Hong Kong, Singaporean, and Indian indices also delivered strong performance. Other segments of the market, notably US small caps, French equities, and the global materials and real estate sectors were more challenged during the quarter. Yields on US 10-year Treasury notes rose above 4.5% again during the first half of the quarter. This hawkish shift in the United States also put pressure on the Japanese yen, which weakened to its lowest level against the dollar since 1986. Other notable currency moves included declines in the Mexican peso and Brazilian real amid concerns about judicial reform from a new government in Mexico and the risk of unsustainable government spending in Brazil. In commodities, metal prices mostly rose over the quarter, while in energies, European power and gas prices soared after an outage at a gas processing plant in Norway. Oil and oil products, on the other hand, were flat to negative. Coffee and US dairy markets posted the most significant gains in the agricultural sector, rising by 20% or more. In contrast, cocoa rose above $11,000 per ton in April before giving back its gains to end the quarter down double digits.
The Partnership's core trend-following component drove the negative performance in the second quarter due to reversals across energies, agriculture, and equity indices. At the same time, non-trend signals offered negligible diversification in energies and agriculture; they mitigated losses in equity indices and explained a positive performance in fixed income. Currencies were the top-contributing sector due to trend-following and diversifying signals being on the right side of price action. The positive performance in currencies was driven by short exposure to the Japanese yen versus most significant currencies across trend following and diversifying signals. While there was model diversification within the diversifying component, where signals based on market fundamentals and dynamics were primarily long, these were overshadowed by the strongest short carry signals in decades. Meanwhile, the gains in fixed income were driven by a range of diversifying signals, with seasonality performing exceptionally well. However, the trend following was flat in the sector overall due to losses in South Africa and the Czech Republic canceling out profits in the United States, Latin America, and Australia.
Energies and agriculture were the top-detracting sectors, with trend following and diversifying signals on the wrong side of price action. Many oil products were down slightly over the three months, which weighed on the strategy's net long positioning, while power and carbon emissions reversals detracted from the alternative markets portfolio. In agriculture, longs in hogs and cotton and a short wheat position led the losses. At the same time, a steady reduction in cocoa positions since February meant that most of the year-to-date profits were effectively locked in by the time the market reversed in April. Specialist commodity strategies introduced in the second quarter were a bright spot across the two sectors, particularly a weather-based strategy trading gas and power markets.
First Quarter 2024.
The Partnership was up during the first quarter of 2024. Global equities rose to all-time highs during the quarter amid optimism around corporate earnings growth and lower inflation. Yields on government bonds generally rose over the three months as investors scaled back expectations for rate cuts in 2024, and the US dollar strengthened against most major currencies, particularly the Japanese yen. The interest rate differential between the United States and Japan put continued pressure on the yen as the Bank of Japan hiked rates into positive territory for the first time in eight years. Lastly, commodity market performance was mixed. Gold and oil prices saw healthy increases, and cocoa prices doubled after a weather-induced shortage. On the other hand, grain prices fell after better-than-expected harvests, and commodities sensitive to demand from the Chinese property sector - such as iron ore, glass, and steel - declined.
Partnership profits were split between the core trend-following component and the diversifying signals, which continue to contribute positively to the Partnership's returns despite a lower risk allocation than the trend-following component. Trend following performed strongly as equity indices continued to trend higher. Diversifying signals in agricultural commodities, energies, and currencies boosted returns. Elsewhere, losses from trend-following in fixed income were mitigated by solid performance from diversifying signals.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Partnership achieved net realized and unrealized gains of $ 1,475,441 from its trading activities, and net of brokerage commissions of $ 182,802. The Partnership accrued total expenses of $ 633,602 including $ 142,144 in management fees paid to the General Partner, $ 145,792 in incentive fees, and $ 345,666 in service and professional fees. The Partnership earned $ 529,152 in interest income during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. An analysis of the profits and losses generated from the Partnership's commodity futures trading activities for the third quarter of 2023 is set forth below.
Third Quarter 2023. The Partnership was up during the third quarter of 2023, providing diversification alongside declines in global bond and equity indices. Higher interest rate signaling from central bankers put upward pressure on government bond yields and led to declines across most regional stock indices. US 10-year Treasury yields rose to 4.5%, a 16 year high. The US dollar strengthened against other major currencies, most notably versus the Japanese yen, British pound, and euro as a response to the ongoing Fed hawkishness.
Saudi Arabia and Russia surprised markets by cutting oil production through to the end of year and oil and oil product prices rallied between 20% and 45%. Industrial commodities were boosted by Chinese government rate cuts and property sector support, and crops in regions where yields are likely to be negatively because of this year's El Niño weather pattern continued to rally.
Diversifying signals drove the Partnership's performance in the third quarter. Sectors where positioning across both trend following and systematic macro was on the right side of price action were the biggest contributors to performance, namely fixed income, energies, and agriculture. At the same time, non-trend signals provided valuable diversification across currencies, precious metals, base metals, and stock indices. Carry and signals based on market dynamics were notable contributors in currencies and precious metals.
Second Quarter 2023. The Partnership was up in the second quarter of 2023. In markets, currencies were among the biggest market movers during the quarter in risk-adjusted terms, with the Chinese yuan, Japanese yen, and Turkish lira weakening against the U.S. dollar. As the People's Bank of China and Bank of Japan maintained a loose monetary policy, the lira fell to new record lows versus the dollar after the president's re-election. Yields on developed market government bonds resumed their 2022 uptrend as U.S. policymakers signaled the hiking cycle may continue, and commodity prices mostly fell as prospects of a global economic slowdown loomed. Mega-cap technology stocks, boosted by hype around generative A.I., led global equity markets higher during the quarter.
Trend-following systems rebounded in the second quarter as longer-term trends across most sectors resumed, particularly in financials. Systematic macro signals also made a notable contribution, enhancing returns across the financials and agricultural commodities sectors. Carry and mean reversion were the top-performing signals within the systematic macro component.
Currencies, agricultural commodities, and fixed income led the Partnership's gains due to favorable positioning across our trend-following and systematic macro clusters. Stock indices, base metals, and credit were other sources of profits, due mainly to trend following. Short Japanese yen positions accounted for most of the gains in F.X. The yen is trending towards its October 2022 lows versus the U.S. dollar, as the Bank of Japan's easy policy stance continues to contrast with the U.S. Federal Reserve. Further profits accrued from short exposure to the Chinese yuan and long British pound and Mexican peso positioning. Softs and livestock drove the strategy's positive performance in agriculture, where long cocoa, sugar, and cattle positions were among the most significant contributors.
First Quarter 2023. The Partnership experienced losses during the first quarter of 2023. Speculation around the global rate trajectory in 2023 drove financial markets for most of the first quarter, as equity and bond prices moved up and down in tandem. The demise of Silicon Valley Bank, however, interrupted this dynamic and triggered declines in stocks and the largest two-day rally in short-dated US Treasuries since the 1980s. Commodities were mixed during the quarter: gold, copper and softs rallied, while energies, grains and oilseeds declined.
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The partnership's net short exposure to fixed income, combined with positioning on the wrong side of market movements in metals, drove negative performance during the quarter. A long and steady uptrend in yields, which began at the end of 2021 and continued through to February 2023, abruptly reversed across March 10 and 13 notably at the shorter end of the US curve. The Partnership was whipsawed in base metals and precious metals, with net positioning scaling up before reducing and switching direction in both sectors during the quarter. Gold, platinum, and lead were the top detractors. The Partnership made money in agricultural commodities and energies over the quarter, due to a combination of systematic macro and trend following signals. Long sugar and cocoa positions and short hogs and wheat positions led the gains in agricultural commodities, where a wide range of systems were profitable, particularly those based on mean reversion, carry and fundamentals. Trend-following also made money in the sector overall. A small profit in energies, meanwhile, accrued mostly from mean reversion in major energy markets and trend following on natural gas and power markets.
The SG Trend Index fell 9.2% across Friday, March 10, 2023, and Monday, March 13, 2023, the worst two-day performance since its 2000 inception. It was a similar story for the SG CTA Index, which lost a record 7.5% across the two days. The Partnership was not immune to the sharp reversal in bond yields, as previously described. Yet industry returns across those two days and the month suggest that the Partnership has held up well, even when accounting for different "typical" risk levels. We believe this resilience is testament to the risk management framework developed over the past 25 years.
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Due to the nature of the Partnership as a speculative commodity pool, changes from December 31, 2023 are not material.
Item 4: Controls and Procedures.
The General Partner, with the participation of the General Partner's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures with respect to the Partnership as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, and, based on their evaluation, has concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no significant changes in the General Partner's internal controls over financial reporting with respect to the Partnership or in other factors applicable to the Partnership that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of the evaluation.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings.
None.
Item 1A: Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes to the Partnership's risk factors since the Partnership filed its annual report on Form 10-K, as amended, with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 11, 2024.
Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
(a) None.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Limited Partners may redeem some or all of their Interest in the Partnership as of the end of any calendar month upon fifteen (15) days' prior written notice to the General Partner. The Partnership may declare additional redemption dates upon notice to the Limited Partners. The redemption by a Limited Partner has no impact on the value of the capital accounts of the remaining Limited Partners. The following table summarizes the redemptions by Limited Partners during the recent calendar quarter:
Month | Amount Redeemed | |||
July 31, 2024 | $ | (64,822.50 | ) | |
August 31, 2024 | $ | (94,494.34 | ) | |
September 30, 2024 | $ | (242,895.60 | ) |
Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
(a) None.
(b) None.
Item 4: Mine Safety Disclosure.
Not applicable.
Item 5: Other Information.
(a) None.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, no director or officer adoptedor terminatedany Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement, as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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Item 6: Exhibits.
The following exhibits are incorporated herein by reference from the exhibits of the same numbers and descriptions filed with the registrant's Registration Statement on Form 10 (File No. 000-53348) filed on July 30, 2008.
The following exhibit is incorporated herein by reference from the exhibit of the same number and description filed with the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-53348) filed on April 18, 2011.
Exhibit Number | Description of Document |
3.01 | Amendment to the Certificate of Formation of Winton Futures Fund, L.P. (US), changing the registrant's name to Altegris Winton Futures Fund, L.P. |
The following exhibit is incorporated herein by reference from the exhibit of the same number and description filed with the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 000-53348) filed on November 14, 2014.
Exhibit Number | Description of Document | |
10.04 | Amendment dated July 1, 2014 to Advisory Contract |
The following exhibit is incorporated herein by reference from the exhibit of the same number and description filed with the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 000-53348) filed on March 31, 2015.
Exhibit Number | Description of Document | |
4.1 | Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Altegris Winton Futures Fund, L.P. |
The following exhibits are included herewith.
Exhibit Number | Description of Document |
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification |
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification |
32.1 | Section 1350 Certification |
32.2 | Section 1350 Certification |
101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)* |
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document* |
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document* |
101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document* |
101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document* |
101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document* |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)* |
** Rockwell Futures Management, Inc. became Altegris Portfolio Management, Inc., which merged with and into Altegris Advisors, L.L.C.
*** Fimat USA, LLC became Newedge USA, LLC, which merged with and into SG Americas Securities, LLC.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 13, 2024
ALTEGRIS WINTON FUTURES FUND, L.P.
By: | ALTEGRIS ADVISORS, L.L.C., | |
its general partner |
/s/ Matthew C. Osborne
Matthew C. Osborne
Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer
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