10-Q 1 wcff.txt WORLD CURRENCY FUND UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001 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 No. 0-23826 DEAN WITTER WORLD CURRENCY FUND L.P. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3700691 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) c/o Demeter Management Corporation Two World Trade Center, 62 Fl., New York, NY 10048 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 392-5454 (Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Indicate by check-mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No___________ DEAN WITTER WORLD CURRENCY FUND L.P. INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q June 30, 2001

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements DEAN WITTER WORLD CURRENCY FUND L.P. STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

DEAN WITTER WORLD CURRENCY FUND L.P. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

DEAN WITTER WORLD CURRENCY FUND L.P. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

DEAN WITTER WORLD CURRENCY FUND L.P. STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 (Unaudited)

DEAN WITTER WORLD CURRENCY FUND L.P. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

DEAN WITTER WORLD CURRENCY FUND L.P. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS June 30, 2001 (UNAUDITED) The unaudited financial statements contained herein include, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial condition of Dean Witter World Currency Fund L.P. (the "Partnership"). The financial statements and condensed notes herein should be read in conjunction with the Partnership's December 31, 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K. 1. Organization Dean Witter World Currency Fund L.P. is a Delaware limited partnership organized to engage primarily in the speculative trading of commodity futures contracts, options on futures contracts, and forward contracts on foreign currencies. The general partner for the Partnership is Demeter Management Corporation ("Demeter"). The non-clearing commodity broker is Morgan Stanley DW Inc. ("Morgan Stanley DW"). Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. changed its name to Morgan Stanley DW Inc., effective April 2, 2001. The clearing commodity brokers are Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc. ("MS & Co.") and Morgan Stanley & Co. International Limited ("MSIL"). Demeter, Morgan Stanley DW, MS & DEAN WITTER WORLD CURRENCY FUND L.P. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) Co. and MSIL are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co. The trading advisors for the Partnership are John W. Henry & Company, Inc. and Millburn Ridgefield Corporation (collectively, the "Trading Advisors"). 2. Related Party Transactions The Partnership's cash is on deposit with Morgan Stanley DW, MS & Co. and MSIL in futures, forwards and options trading accounts to meet margin requirements as needed. Morgan Stanley DW pays interest on these funds based on the average yield on 13-week U.S. Treasury bills. The Partnership pays brokerage commissions to Morgan Stanley DW. 3. Financial Instruments The Partnership trades futures contracts, options on futures contracts and forward contracts on foreign currencies. Futures and forwards represent contracts for delayed delivery of an instrument at a specified date and price. Risk arises from changes in the value of these contracts and the potential inability of counterparties to perform under the terms of the contracts. There are numerous factors which may significantly influence the market value of these contracts, including interest rate volatility. DEAN WITTER WORLD CURRENCY FUND L.P. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) The Partnership accounts for its derivative investments in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS No. 133"). SFAS No. 133 defines a derivative as a financial instrument or other contract that has all three of the following characteristics: 1) One or more underlying notional amounts or payment provisions; 2) Requires no initial net investment or a smaller initial net investment than would be required relative to changes in market factors; 3) Terms require or permit net settlement. Generally derivatives include futures, forward, swaps or options contracts and other financial instruments with similar characteristics such as caps, floors and collars. The net unrealized gains on open contracts, reported as a component of "Equity in futures interests trading accounts" on the statements of financial condition and their longest contract maturity were as follows: DEAN WITTER WORLD CURRENCY FUND L.P. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) Net Unrealized Gains on Open Contracts Longest Maturity Exchange- Off-Exchange- Exchange- Off-Exchange- Traded Traded Total Traded Traded Date Contracts Contracts Contracts Contracts Contracts $ $ $ June 30, 2001 - 195,212 195,212 - Sept. 2001 December 31, 2000 - 2,020,756 2,020,756 - March 2001 The Partnership has credit risk associated with counterparty non- performance. The credit risk associated with the instruments in which the Partnership is involved is limited to the amounts reflected in the Partnership's statements of financial condition. The Partnership also has credit risk because Morgan Stanley DW, MS & Co. and MSIL act as the futures commission merchants or the counterparties with respect to most of the Partnership's assets. Exchange-traded futures and futures-styled option contracts are marked to market on a daily basis, with variations in value settled on a daily basis. Morgan Stanley DW, MS & Co. and MSIL each as a futures commission merchant for the Partnership's exchange-traded futures and futures-styled options contracts, are required, pursuant to regulations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"), to segregate from their own assets, and for the sole benefit of their commodity customers, all funds held by them with respect to exchange-traded futures and futures-styled DEAN WITTER WORLD CURRENCY FUND L.P. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONCLUDED) options contracts, including an amount equal to the net unrealized gain on all open futures and futures-styled options contracts. With respect to the Partnership's off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, there are no daily settlements of variations in value nor is there any requirement that an amount equal to the net unrealized gain on open forward contracts be segregated. With respect to those off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, the Partnership is at risk to the ability of MS & Co., the sole counterparty on all of such contracts, to perform. The Partnership has a netting agreement with MS & Co. This agreement, which seeks to reduce both the Partnership's and MS & Co.'s exposure on off-exchange-traded forward currency contracts, should materially decrease the Partnership's credit risk in the event of MS & Co.'s bankruptcy or insolvency. Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Liquidity - The Partnership deposits its assets with Morgan Stanley DW as non-clearing broker and MS & Co. and MSIL as clearing brokers in separate futures, forwards and options accounts established for each Trading Advisor, which assets are used as margin to engage in trading. The assets are held in either non-interest-bearing bank accounts or in securities and instruments permitted by the CFTC for investment of customer segregated or secured funds. The Partnership's assets held by the commodity brokers may be used as margin solely for the Partnership's trading. Since the Partnership's sole purpose is to trade in futures, forwards and options, it is expected that the Partnership will continue to own such liquid assets for margin purposes. The Partnership's investment in futures, forwards and options may, from time to time, be illiquid. Most U.S. futures exchanges limit fluctuations in prices during a single day by regulations referred to as "daily price fluctuations limits" or "daily limits". Trades may not be executed at prices beyond the daily limit. If the price for a particular futures or options contract has increased or decreased by an amount equal to the daily limit, positions in that futures or options contract can neither be taken nor liquidated unless traders are willing to effect trades at or within the limit. Futures prices have occasionally moved the daily limit for several consecutive days with little or no trading. These market conditions could prevent the Partnership from promptly liquidating its futures or options contracts and result in restrictions on redemptions. There is no limitation on daily price moves in trading forward contracts on foreign currencies. The markets for some world currencies have low trading volume and are illiquid, which may prevent the Partnership from trading in potentially profitable markets or prevent the Partnership from promptly liquidating unfavorable positions in such markets, subjecting it to substantial losses. Either of these market conditions could result in restrictions on redemptions. The Partnership has never had illiquidity affect a material portion of its assets. Capital Resources. The Partnership does not have, or expect to have, any capital assets. Redemptions of additional units of limited partnership interest ("Unit(s)") in the future will affect the amount of funds available for investment in futures, forwards and options in subsequent periods. It is not possible to estimate the amount and therefore the impact of future redemptions of Units. Results of Operations General. The Partnership's results depend on its Trading Advisors and the ability of the Trading Advisors' trading programs to take advantage of price movements or other profit opportunities in the futures, forwards and options markets. The following presents a summary of the Partnership's operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2001 and 2000, and a general discussion of its trading activities during each period. It is important to note, however, that the Trading Advisors trade in various markets at different times and that prior activity in a particular market does not mean that such market will be actively traded by the Trading Advisors or will be profitable in the future. Consequently, the results of operations of the Partnership are difficult to discuss other than in the context of its Trading Advisors' trading activities on behalf of the Partnership as a whole and how the Partnership has performed in the past. For the Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 For the quarter ended June 30, 2001, the Partnership recorded total trading losses, net of interest income, of $98,426 and posted a decrease in a net asset value per Unit. The most significant losses of approximately 5.3% were recorded primarily during April and May from short positions in the Japanese yen as the value of the yen reversed higher versus the U.S. dollar following a surprise interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve and on optimism that the Japanese government would unveil an emergency package to stimulate that country's ailing economy. During early June, additional losses were incurred from long positions in the Japanese yen as the value of the yen weakened relative to the U.S. dollar on the Bank of Japan's decision to keep its monetary policy unchanged. Losses of approximately 1.0% were experienced primarily during early April from short positions in the Australian dollar as its value strengthened versus the U.S. dollar on fears of a prolonged economic slowdown in the U.S. Additional losses of approximately 0.7% were recorded throughout a majority of the quarter from positions in the South African rand. These losses were partially offset by gains of approximately 4.8% recorded primarily during May from short positions in the euro and Swiss franc as the value of these European currencies weakened relative to the U.S. dollar following reports of weak European economic data. The euro weakened further after comments by European Central Bank ("ECB") officials were seen as playing down the prospect of further growth-boosting European interest rate cuts. Additional gains of approximately 0.7% were recorded throughout a majority of the quarter from long positions in the Mexican peso as its value strengthened versus the U.S. dollar following better-than- expected economic data reported out of Mexico. Total expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2001 were $175,418, resulting in a net loss of $273,844. The net asset value of a Unit decreased from $1,174.44 at March 31, 2001 to $1,156.96 at June 30, 2001. For the six months ended June 30, 2001, the Partnership recorded total trading revenues, including interest income, of $2,125,868 and posted an increase in net asset value per Unit. The most significant gains of approximately 7.4% were recorded throughout a majority of the first quarter from short positions in the Japanese yen as its value weakened relative to the U.S. dollar on concerns for the Japanese economy and in both anticipation and reaction to the Bank of Japan's decision to reinstate its zero interest rate policy. Profits of approximately 3.1% were recorded primarily during March from short positions in the Singapore dollar as its value weakened versus the U.S. dollar in sympathy with the declining Japanese yen. Additional gains of approximately 1.8% were recorded primarily during May from short positions in the euro and Swiss franc as the value of these European currencies weakened relative to the U.S. dollar following reports of weak European economic data. The euro weakened further after comments by ECB officials were seen as playing down the prospect of further growth-boosting European interest rate cuts. These gains were partially offset by losses of approximately 2.1% recorded primarily during January from long positions in the South African rand as its value weakened relative to the U.S. dollar after the U.S. dollar gained support as several officials of the world's major central banks soothed fears of a hard economic landing in the U.S. Additional losses were recorded throughout a majority of the second quarter from positions in the South African rand. Losses of approximately 0.6% were also recorded primarily during early June from long positions in the British pound as its value weakened versus the U.S. dollar in reaction to reports that British Prime Minister Blair will push for Great Britain's entry into the Monetary Union. Total expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2001 were $554,663, resulting in net income of $1,571,205. The net asset value of a Unit increased from $1,056.80 at December 31, 2000 to $1,156.96 at June 30, 2001. For the Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2000 For the quarter ended June 30, 2000, the Partnership recorded total trading losses, net of interest income, of $584,953 and posted a decrease in net asset value per Unit. The most significant losses of approximately 3.9% were recorded primarily from long British pound positions as the value of the pound weakened relative to the U.S. dollar during April. Newly established short British pound positions contributed to these losses during the remainder of the quarter as the pound's value strengthened versus the U.S. dollar following the strengthening euro and on speculation that U.S. interest rates may have topped in the medium term. Additional losses of approximately 2.1% were experienced from long Japanese yen positions as the value of the yen weakened versus the U.S. dollar amid fears of additional Bank of Japan intervention during April and repositioning ahead of the Tankan survey during June. Short euro/British pound cross-rate positions incurred losses during May of approximately 0.8% as the value of the European common currency strengthened versus the British pound amid renewed expectation of central bank support for the euro. Smaller losses of approximately 0.7% were recorded from long Mexican peso positions as its value dropped versus the U.S. dollar during April amid losses on the Mexican IPC stock index, as well as the weakness in U.S. technology issues. Short Australian dollar positions incurred losses of approximately 0.6% as its value strengthened versus the U.S. dollar during mid June on higher gold prices and stronger-than-expected Australian economic growth data. A portion of overall Partnership losses was offset by gains of approximately 1.0% recorded from short positions in the European common currency during April. The euro's value dropped to record lows versus the U.S. dollar due primarily to the ECB's passive stance towards its currency and increasing concern that the ECB should be more aggressive in combating inflation. Additional gains of approximately 1.2% resulted from short South African rand positions during April and May as its value receded to 20-month lows versus the U.S. dollar amid speculation that Zimbabwe was on the verge of devaluing its currency. Smaller gains of approximately 0.9% were recorded from short Thai baht positions during May as its value weakened versus the U.S. dollar on a slide in the Indonesian rupiah. Total expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2000 were $309,768, resulting in a net loss of $894,721. The net asset value of a Unit decreased from $939.61 at March 31, 2000 to $889.08 at June 30, 2000. For the six months ended June 30, 2000, the Partnership recorded total trading losses, net of interest income, of $1,246,939 and posted a decrease in net asset value per Unit. The most significant losses of approximately 5.4% were recorded primarily from transactions involving the British pound. Long British pound positions incurred losses during January and February amid the U.S. dollar's strength versus other major currencies and interest rate increases by the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve. Newly established short British pound positions incurred losses in the second quarter as the pound's value strengthened versus the U.S. dollar following a strengthening of the euro and on speculation that U.S. interest rates may have topped out in the medium term. Additional losses of approximately 4.6% were recorded from long Japanese yen positions as the value of the yen weakened against the U.S. dollar during January following a Bank of Japan intervention and improving sentiment in the U.S. bond market. The value of the yen weakened again versus the U.S. dollar during April on additional Bank of Japan intervention and repositioning ahead of the Tankan survey during June. As a result, losses were experienced from long yen positions. Long Canadian dollar positions also incurred losses of approximately 1.8% as its value weakened relative to the U.S. dollar. Smaller losses of approximately 1.5% were incurred from short Australian dollar positions as its value strengthened versus the U.S. dollar during mid June on higher gold prices and stronger-than-expected Australian economic growth data. A portion of overall Partnership losses was offset by gains of approximately 4.1% recorded from transactions involving the euro. Short positions in the European common currency recorded gains as its value weakened versus the U.S. dollar during January due to skepticism about Europe's economic outlook and during quarter-end on expectations that the ECB would hold interest rates steady. During April, short euro positions were profitable as its value moved to record lows versus the U.S. dollar due primarily to the ECB's passive stance towards its currency and increasing concern that it should be more aggressive in combating inflation. Additional gains of approximately 1.2% were recorded from short South African rand positions during April and May as its value receded to 20-month lows relative to the U.S. dollar amid speculation that Zimbabwe was on the verge of devaluing its currency. Smaller gains of approximately 0.5% were recorded from short Norwegian krone positions as its value was pushed lower versus the U.S. dollar by the euro's weakness during April. Total expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2000 were $712,950, resulting in a net loss of $1,959,889. The net asset value of a Unit decreased from $993.59 at December 31, 1999 to $889.08 at June 30, 2000. Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Introduction The Partnership is a commodity pool engaged primarily in the speculative trading of futures, forwards and options. The market-sensitive instruments held by the Partnership are acquired for speculative trading purposes only and, as a result, all or substantially all of the Partnership's assets are at risk of trading loss. Unlike an operating company, the risk of market- sensitive instruments is central, not incidental, to the Partnership's main business activities. The futures, forwards and options traded by the Partnership involve varying degrees of related market risk. Market risk is often dependent upon changes in the level or volatility of interest rates, exchange rates, and prices of financial instruments and commodities. Fluctuations in market risk based upon these factors result in frequent changes in the fair value of the Partnership's open positions, and, consequently, in its earnings and cash flow. The Partnership's total market risk is influenced by a wide variety of factors, including the diversification among the Partnership's open positions, the volatility present within the markets, and the liquidity of the markets. At different times, each of these factors may act to increase or decrease the market risk associated with the Partnership. The Partnership's past performance is not necessarily indicative of its future results. Any attempt to numerically quantify the Partnership's market risk is limited by the uncertainty of its speculative trading. The Partnership's speculative trading may cause future losses and volatility (i.e. "risk of ruin") that far exceed the Partnership's experience to date or any reasonable expectations based upon historical changes in market value. Quantifying the Partnership's Trading Value at Risk The following quantitative disclosures regarding the Partnership's market risk exposure contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor from civil liability provided for such statements by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (set forth in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). All quantitative disclosures in this section are deemed to be forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor, except for statements of historical fact. The Partnership accounts for open positions using mark-to-market accounting principles. Any loss in the market value of the Partnership's open positions is directly reflected in the Partnership's earnings, whether realized or unrealized, and its cash flow. Profits and losses on open positions of exchange- traded futures, forwards and options are settled daily through variation margin. The Partnership's risk exposure in the market sectors traded by the Trading Advisors is estimated below in terms of Value at Risk ("VaR"). The VaR model used by the Partnership includes many variables that could change the market value of the Partnership's trading portfolio. The Partnership estimates VaR using a model based on historical simulation with a confidence level of 99%. Historical simulation involves constructing a distribution of hypothetical daily changes in the value of a trading portfolio. The VaR model takes into account linear exposures to price and interest rate risk. Market risks that are incorporated in the VaR model include equity and commodity prices, interest rates, foreign exchange rates and correlation among these variables. The hypothetical changes in portfolio value are based on daily percentage changes observed in key market indices or other market factors ("market risk factors") to which the portfolio is sensitive. The historical observation period of the Partner- ship's VaR is approximately four years. The one-day 99% confidence level of the Partnership's VaR corresponds to the negative change in portfolio value that, based on observed market risk factors, would have been exceeded once in 100 trading days. VaR models, including the Partnership's, are continuously evolving as trading portfolios become more diverse and modeling techniques and systems capabilities improve. Please note that the VaR model is used to numerically quantify market risk for historic reporting purposes only and is not utilized by either Demeter or the Trading Advisors in its daily risk management activities. The Partnership's Value at Risk in Different Market Sectors The following table indicates the VaR associated with the Partnership's open positions as a percentage of total net assets for its primary market risk category at June 30, 2001 and 2000. At June 30, 2001 and 2000, the Partnership's total capitalization was approximately $18 million and $16 million, respectively. Primary Market June 30, 2001 June 30, 2000 Risk Category Value at Risk Value at Risk Currency (4.12)% (1.60)% The table above represents the VaR of the Partnership's open positions at June 30, 2001 and 2000 only and is not necessarily representative of either the historic or future risk of an investment in the Partnership. Because the Partnership's only business is the speculative trading of futures, forwards and options, the composition of its trading portfolio can change significantly over any given time period, or even within a single trading day. Any changes in open positions could positively or negatively materially impact market risk as measured by VaR. The table below supplements the June 30, 2001 VaR by presenting the Partnership's high, low and average VaR, as a percentage of total net assets for the four quarterly reporting periods from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. Primary Market Risk Category High Low Average Currency (4.99)% (3.36)% (4.12)% Limitations on Value at Risk as an Assessment of Market Risk The face value of the market sector instruments held by the Partnership is typically many times the applicable margin requirements. Margin requirements generally range between 2% and 15% of contract face value. Additionally, the use of leverage causes the face value of the market sector instruments held by the Partnership to typically be many times the total capitalization of the Partnership. The value of the Partnership's open positions thus creates a "risk of ruin" not usually found in other investments. The relative size of the positions held may cause the Partnership to incur losses greatly in excess of VaR within a short period of time, given the effects of the leverage employed and market volatility. The VaR tables above, as well as the past performance of the Partnership, give no indication of such "risk of ruin". In addition, VaR risk measures should be viewed in light of the methodology's limitations, which include the following: ? past changes in market risk factors will not always result in accurate predictions of the distributions and correlations of future market movements; ? changes in portfolio value caused by market movements may differ from those of the VaR model; ? VaR results reflect past trading positions while future risk depends on future positions; ? VaR using a one-day time horizon does not fully capture the market risk of positions that cannot be liquidated or hedged within one day; and ? the historical market risk factor data used for VaR estimation may provide only limited insight into losses that could be incurred under certain unusual market movements. The VaR tables above present the results of the Partnership's VaR for its market risk exposure at June 30, 2001 and for the end of the four quarterly reporting periods from July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. Since VaR is based on historical data, VaR should not be viewed as predictive of the Partnership's future financial performance or its ability to manage or monitor risk. There can be no assurance that the Partnership's actual losses on a particular day will not exceed the VaR amounts indicated above or that such losses will not occur more than once in 100 trading days. Non-Trading Risk The Partnership has non-trading market risk on its foreign cash balances not needed for margin. The Partnership did not have any foreign currency balances at June 30, 2001. At June 30, 2001, the Partnership's cash balance at Morgan Stanley DW was approximately 99% of its total net asset value. A decline in short-term interest rates will result in a decline in the Partnership's cash management income. This cash flow risk is not considered to be material. Materiality, as used throughout this section, is based on an assessment of reasonably possible market movements and any associated potential losses taking into account the leverage, optionality and multiplier features of the Partnership's market- sensitive instruments, in relation to the Partnership's net assets. Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Primary Trading Risk Exposures The following qualitative disclosures regarding the Partnership's market risk exposures - except for (A) those disclosures that are statements of historical fact and (B) the descriptions of how the Partnership manages its primary market risk exposures - constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. The Partnership's primary market risk exposures as well as the strategies used and to be used by Demeter and the Trading Advisors for managing such exposures are subject to numerous uncertainties, contingencies and risks, any one of which could cause the actual results of the Partnership's risk controls to differ materially from the objectives of such strategies. Government interventions, defaults and expropriations, illiquid markets, the emergence of dominant fundamental factors, political upheavals, changes in historical price relationships, an influx of new market participants, increased regulation and many other factors could result in material losses as well as in material changes to the risk exposures and the risk management strategies of the Partnership. Investors must be prepared to lose all or substantially all of their investment in the Partnership. The following was the primary trading risk exposure of the Partnership at June 30, 2001. It may be anticipated however, that market exposure will vary materially over time. Currency. The Partnership's currency exposure at June 30, 2001 was to exchange rate fluctuations, primarily fluctuations which disrupt the historical pricing relationships between different currencies and currency pairs. Interest rate changes as well as political and general economic conditions influence these fluctuations. The Partnership trades in a large number of currencies, including cross-rates - i.e., positions between two currencies other than the U.S. dollar. For the second quarter of 2001, the Partnership's major exposures were to the euro currency crosses and outright U.S. dollar positions. Outright positions consist of the U.S. dollar vs. other currencies. These other currencies include major and minor currencies. Demeter does not anticipate that the risk profile of the Partnership's currency sector will change significantly in the future. The currency trading VaR figure includes foreign margin amounts converted into U.S. dollars with an incremental adjustment to reflect the exchange rate risk inherent to the dollar-based Partnership in expressing VaR in a functional currency other than dollars. Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Non-Trading Risk Exposure At June 30, 2001, there was no non-trading risk exposure because the Partnership did not have any foreign currency balances. Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Means of Managing Risk Exposure The Partnership and the Trading Advisors, separately, attempt to manage the risk of the Partnership's open positions in essentially the same manner in all markets traded. Demeter attempts to manage market exposure by diversifying the Partnership's assets among different Trading Advisors, each of whose strategies focus on different market sectors and trading approaches, and monitoring the performance of the Trading Advisors daily. In addition, the Trading Advisors establish diversification guidelines, often set in terms of the maximum margin to be committed to positions in any one market sector or market-sensitive instrument. Demeter monitors and controls the risk of the Partnership's non- trading instrument, cash. Cash is the only Partnership investment directed by Demeter, rather than the Trading Advisors. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS In April 2001, the Appellate Division of New York State dismissed the class action previously disclosed in the Partnership's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. Because plaintiffs did not exercise their right to appeal any further, this dismissal constituted a final resolution of the case. Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (A) Exhibits 3.01 Limited Partnership Agreement of the Partnership, dated as of December 8, 1992, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.01 and Exhibit 3.02 of the Partnership's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-55806). 10.01 Form of the Management Agreements among the Partnership, Demeter and CCA Capital Management Inc., Colorado Commodities Management Corporation, Ezra Zask Associates Inc. and Millburn Ridgefield Corporation, dated as of March 1, 1993, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02 of the Partnership's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-55806). 10.02 Management Agreement among the Partnership, Demeter and JWH dated as of June 1, 1995, is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.03 of the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995. 10.03 Amended and Restated Customer Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1997, between the Partnership and Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.03 of the Partnership's Form 10-K (File No. 0-23826) for fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. 10.04 Customer Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1997, among the Partnership, Carr Futures Inc., and Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.04 of the Partnership's Form 10-K (File No. 0-23826) for fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. 10.05 International Foreign Exchange Master Agreement, dated as of August 1, 1997, between the Partnership and Carr Futures, Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.05 of the Partnership's Form 10-K (File No. 0-23826) for fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. 10.06 Customer Agreement, dated as of May 1, 2000, between Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, the Partnership and Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.06 of the Partnership's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000, (File No. 0-23826). 10.07 Amendment to Management Agreement among the Partnership, Dean Witter Reynolds Inc., and John W. Henry & Company, Inc., dated November 30, 2000, is incorporated by reference to the Partnership's Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 3, 2001. 10.08 Amendment to Management Agreement between the Partnership and Millburn Ridgefield Corporation, dated November 30, 2000, is incorporated by reference to the Partnership's Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 3, 2001. (B) Reports on Form 8-K. - None. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Dean Witter World Currency Fund L.P. (Registrant) By: Demeter Management Corporation (General Partner) August 14, 2001 By:/s/Raymond E. Koch Raymond E. Koch Chief Financial Officer The General Partner which signed the above is the only party authorized to act for the Registrant. The Registrant has no principal executive officer, principal financial officer, controller, or principal accounting officer and has no Board of Directors.

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