Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently twelve pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors persist.</li>
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently twelve pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors persist.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (24 Nov)

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Context: The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jb-hi-fi-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:555:1" rel="noopener">JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU)</a> vs. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wesfarmers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1104:1" rel="noopener">Wesfarmers  (WES AU)</a> price ratio has deviated more than three standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.</li>
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Highlights: Going long JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) and short Wesfarmers (WES AU) targets a 6% return.</li>
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Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.</li>
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Context: The JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) vs. Wesfarmers  (WES AU) price ratio has deviated more than three standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.

Highlights: Going long JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) and short Wesfarmers (WES AU) targets a 6% return.

Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.


JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) Vs. Wesfarmers (WES AU): Statistical Arbitrage as Spread Hits Three-Sigma

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<li>Six Australian stock pairs have triggered new mean-reversion trade signals, with price ratios deviating more than two standard deviations from their one-year averages.</li>
<li>Upcoming earnings announcements could add volatility and shape short-term trade outcomes.</li>
<li>Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, outlining opportunities and key risk considerations.</li>
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Six Australian stock pairs have triggered new mean-reversion trade signals, with price ratios deviating more than two standard deviations from their one-year averages.
Upcoming earnings announcements could add volatility and shape short-term trade outcomes.
Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, outlining opportunities and key risk considerations.


Six Fresh Relative Value Opportunities in Australia Signal New Stat Arb Trades

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 24th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD27.5bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma Pharmaceuticals.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 24th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD27.5bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma Pharmaceuticals.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 24th): Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma Pharmaceuticals

Equity Derivatives

Commonwealth Bank of Australia / Equity Derivatives

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Context: Volatility cones provide a straightforward framework to evaluate whether options are trading cheap or rich. This Insight provides volatility analysis for the S&amp;P/ASX 200 and ten prominent Australian stocks.</li>
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Highlights: Implied volatility across Australia’s major banks remains rich ahead of earnings and the RBA decision.</li>
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Why Read: Spot opportunities, assess regime shifts, and manage risk effectively — volatility cones turn complex data into actionable insights for traders and investors.</li>
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Context: Volatility cones provide a straightforward framework to evaluate whether options are trading cheap or rich. This Insight provides volatility analysis for the S&amp;P/ASX 200 and ten prominent Australian stocks.

Highlights: Implied volatility across Australia’s major banks remains rich ahead of earnings and the RBA decision.

Why Read: Spot opportunities, assess regime shifts, and manage risk effectively — volatility cones turn complex data into actionable insights for traders and investors.


CBA, ANZ, Westpac, NAB: Volatility Runs High Ahead of Imminent Catalysts

Australia

Wesfarmers Ltd. owns retail chains, operates mines, writes insurance, manufactures and distributes industrial products, manufactures fertilizers and chemicals, and distributes liquefied petroleum gas and medical and industrial gases.

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Wesfarmers Ltd (WES AU)

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (24 Nov)

Statistical methodology identifies twelve pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

Gaudenz Schneider

JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) Vs. Wesfarmers (WES AU): Statistical Arbitrage as Spread Hits Three-Sigma

Long JB Hi-Fi vs. short Wesfarmers targets a potential 6% return amid valuation tailwinds. Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean...

Gaudenz Schneider

Six Fresh Relative Value Opportunities in Australia Signal New Stat Arb Trades

Pair trade opportunities arise across top ASX names such as CBA, NAB, Westpac, JB Hi-Fi and Xero as price ratios deviate.

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 24th): Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma Pharmaceuticals

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

CBA, ANZ, Westpac, NAB: Volatility Runs High Ahead of Imminent Catalysts

Implied volatility analysis reveals rich options trading in Australian banks, offering insights for traders and investors.

Gaudenz Schneider

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Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (24 Nov)

​Statistical methodology identifies twelve pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

Gaudenz Schneider

JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) Vs. Wesfarmers (WES AU): Statistical Arbitrage as Spread Hits Three-Sigma

Long ​JB Hi-Fi vs. short Wesfarmers targets a potential 6% return amid valuation tailwinds. Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean...

Gaudenz Schneider

Six Fresh Relative Value Opportunities in Australia Signal New Stat Arb Trades

Pair trade opportunities arise across top ASX names such as CBA, NAB, Westpac, JB Hi-Fi and Xero as price ratios deviate.

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 24th): Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma Pharmaceuticals

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

CBA, ANZ, Westpac, NAB: Volatility Runs High Ahead of Imminent Catalysts

​Implied volatility analysis reveals rich options trading in Australian banks, offering insights for traders and investors.

Gaudenz Schneider

Statistical methodology identifies twelve pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

Long JB Hi-Fi vs. short Wesfarmers targets a potential 6% return amid valuation tailwinds. Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean...

Implied volatility analysis reveals rich options trading in Australian banks, offering insights for traders and investors.