the Nikkei, the Nasdaq and the VIX Volatility indices. Currencies sector performance was positive and was led by positions in the Mexican peso, the Japanese yen and the British pound. Negative performance in the agriculturals sector was led by positions in soybeans, canola, wheat, soybean oil, sugar, soybean meal and corn. Negative performance in the energies sector was driven by positions in gas oil, heating oil and brent oil. Metals sector performance was negative, driven by positions in copper, gold and zinc.
Six months ended June 30, 2022
Key trading developments for Grant Park during the first six months of 2022 included the following:
January. Grant Park recorded gains during the month. Class A units were up 2.36%, Class B units were up 2.31%, Legacy 1 Class units were up 2.55%, Legacy 2 Class units were up 2.53%, Global 1 Class units were up 2.59%, Global 2 Class units were up 2.57% and Global 3 Class units were up 2.43%. Grant Park performance was positive. Performance in the agriculturals sector was positive, led by positions in cotton, soybeans and corn. Positive performance in energies was driven by positions in crude oil, brent oil and heating oil. The equities sector performance was positive, led by positions in the Russell 2000 and S&P 500 indices. Positive fixed income performance was driven by positions in U.K. gilts, German bunds and Eurodollars. Currencies sector performance was flat. Negative performance in metals was driven by positions in gold, copper and platinum.
February. Grant Park recorded gains during the month. Class A units were up 0.87%, Class B units were up 0.83%, Legacy 1 Class units were up 1.05%, Legacy 2 Class units were up 1.03%, Global 1 Class units were up 1.10%, Global 2 Class units were up 1.08% and Global 3 Class units were up 0.94%. Grant Park performance was positive. The metals sector had positive performance driven by gold and nickel. Positive performance in energies was driven by positions in crude oil, brent oil and heating oil. Positive fixed income performance was driven by positions in German bunds, U.K. gilts and U.S. Treasury Bonds. Performance in the agriculturals sector was positive, led by positions in corn and soybeans. Currencies sector performance was negative, led by positions in the euro, British pound, Australian dollar and New Zealand dollar. Negative performance in equities was driven by the DJ Euro Stoxx Banks Index and the DJ Stoxx 600 Automobiles and Parts Index.
March. Grant Park recorded gains during the month. Class A units were up 2.37%, Class B units were up 2.31%, Legacy 1 Class units were up 2.53%, Legacy 2 Class units were up 2.51%, Global 1 Class units were up 2.56% and Global 2 Class units were up 2.55%. Grant Park’s performance was positive for March. Positive performance in energies was driven by positions in crude oil, heating oil and brent oil. The metals sector had positive performance driven by nickel, gold and zinc. Positive currencies performance was driven by positions in the Japanese yen and the euro. Performance in the agriculturals sector was positive, led by positions in cotton, corn, canola and wheat. The fixed income sector performance was negative, where prices in UK gilts, U.S. Treasury bonds and U.S. Treasury 10-year Notes moved against Grant Park’s positions. Negative performance in equities was driven by the DJ Euro Stoxx Banks Index and the DJ Stoxx 600 Automobiles and Parts Index.
April. Grant Park recorded gains during the month. Class A units were up 3.31%, Class B units were up 3.26%, Legacy 1 Class units were up 3.49%, Legacy 2 Class units were up 3.47%, Global 1 Class units were up 3.53% and Global 2 Class units were up 3.51%. Grant Park’s April performance was positive. Positive performance in currencies was driven by positions in the Japanese yen, the euro and the British pound. Performance in the agriculturals sector was positive, led by positions in cotton, soybean oil, corn and canola. Fixed income sector performance was positive and driven by UK gilts, Eurodollars, German bunds and Euribor positions. Positive performance in energies was driven by positions in natural gas, crude oil and gasoline blendstock. Positive performance in equities was driven by positions in the S&P 500. Some gains were offset by negative performance in metals which was driven by positions in gold, lead and iron ore.
May. Grant Park recorded losses during the month. Class A units were down 1.13%, Class B units were down 1.18%, Legacy 1 Class units were down 0.96%, Legacy 2 Class units were down 0.98%, Global 1 Class units were down 0.91% and Global 2 Class units were down 0.93%. Grant Park’s May performance was negative. Negative performance in the agriculturals/soft commodities/meats sector was led by positions in corn, cotton, soybeans, sugar and soybean oil. Metals sector performance was negative, mainly due to positions in gold. Negative performance in currencies was driven