Equity Derivatives Broker - Delta One Japan, Vantage Capital Markets Japan

François-Xavier Pustoc'h

Equity Derivatives Broker - Delta One Japan

Independent Financial Broker

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

We provide world class financial solutions to our extensive institutional client base including rapidly growing corporations, leading investment banks, commercial banks, asset managers, private equity funds, family offices and hedge funds.

Our services include capital market offerings and placements, wholesale brokerage and execution of cash and derivative products (both listed and OTC) across a range of asset classes.

VCM has offices in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Dubai from where we service our global client base. Our strength lies in the experience and quality of our teams, supported by excellent operations and infrastructure.

Equity Derivatives

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<li>The Nikkei dividend curve under pressure again last week.                              </li>
<li>Selling pressure driven by the 2026 and 2027 dividend futures.</li>
<li>Nikkei 225 dividend yield is now back above 2.10%.</li>
</ul>


The Nikkei dividend curve under pressure again last week.                              
Selling pressure driven by the 2026 and 2027 dividend futures.
Nikkei 225 dividend yield is now back above 2.10%.


Nikkei Dividends Update (Feb 21st – Feb 28th)

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

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<li>Sideways range finally breaks giving way to higher 1M implied vols, now above the 75th percentile.</li>
<li>Move lower potentially exacerbated by short gamma positions around the 38,000 strike.</li>
<li>Seasonals not favorable for Nikkei over the next two weeks.</li>
</ul>


Sideways range finally breaks giving way to higher 1M implied vols, now above the 75th percentile.
Move lower potentially exacerbated by short gamma positions around the 38,000 strike.
Seasonals not favorable for Nikkei over the next two weeks.


Nikkei Index Options Weekly (Feb 24 – 28): The Range Breaks

<ul><li>The Nikkei dividend curve experienced a 10 points parallel shift.</li><li>Selling pressure in low volumes driven by the 2025 dividend future.</li><li>Lower volumes this week with some unsignificant change in open interest.</li></ul>

The Nikkei dividend curve experienced a 10 points parallel shift.Selling pressure in low volumes driven by the 2025 dividend future.Lower volumes this week with some unsignificant change in open interest.

Nikkei Dividends Update (Feb 14th – Feb 21st)

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<li>Lower Nikkei spot (38,776.94) with stable implied volatility (21.06)</li>
<li>Increase in volumes with balanced call/put ratio</li>
<li>1M implied volatility at low levels in terms of historical absolute spot/vol levels</li>
</ul>


Lower Nikkei spot (38,776.94) with stable implied volatility (21.06)
Increase in volumes with balanced call/put ratio
1M implied volatility at low levels in terms of historical absolute spot/vol levels


Weekly Nikkei Volatility Update (Feb 14th – Feb 21st)

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<li>The 150 level on USD/JPY seems to be an area of heightened interest. We see potential for greater disparity of Nikkei returns below this level.</li>
<li>Nikkei 1-month implied vol is at the 17th percentile; while not currently monetizing, caution is warranted on short vol positions as USD/JPY vol trends higher.</li>
<li>Call volume dropped sharply vs total volume, with Puts outpacing Calls every day this week.</li>
</ul>


The 150 level on USD/JPY seems to be an area of heightened interest. We see potential for greater disparity of Nikkei returns below this level.
Nikkei 1-month implied vol is at the 17th percentile; while not currently monetizing, caution is warranted on short vol positions as USD/JPY vol trends higher.
Call volume dropped sharply vs total volume, with Puts outpacing Calls every day this week.


Nikkei Index Options Weekly (Feb 17 – 21): USD/JPY at Inflection Point

Japan

The Nikkei-225 Stock Average is a price-weighted average of 225 top-rated Japanese companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Nikkei Stock Average was first published on May 16, 1949, where the average price was ¥176.21 with a divisor of 225. 

Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX)

Nikkei Dividends Update (Feb 21st – Feb 28th)

The Nikkei dividend curve under pressure again last week. Selling pressure driven by the 2026 and 2027 dividend futures. Nikkei 225 dividend yield...

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

Nikkei Index Options Weekly (Feb 24 – 28): The Range Breaks

Sideways range in Nikkei breaks, leading to higher implied vols and potential downside pressure from short gamma positions around 38,000 strike....

John Ley

Nikkei Dividends Update (Feb 14th – Feb 21st)

The Nikkei dividend curve experienced a 10 points parallel shift. Selling pressure in low volumes driven by the 2025 dividend future. Lower...

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

Weekly Nikkei Volatility Update (Feb 14th – Feb 21st)

Lower Nikkei spot (38,776.94) with stable implied volatility (21.06) Increase in volumes with balanced call/put ratio 1M implied volatility at low...

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

Nikkei Index Options Weekly (Feb 17 – 21): USD/JPY at Inflection Point

Heightened interest in the 150 level on USD/JPY with potential for greater disparity in Nikkei returns below that; caution advised on short Nikkei...

John Ley

Nikkei Dividends Update (Feb 21st – Feb 28th)

The Nikkei dividend curve under pressure again last week. Selling pressure driven by the 2026 and 2027 dividend futures. Nikkei 225 dividend yield...

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

Nikkei Index Options Weekly (Feb 24 – 28): The Range Breaks

​Sideways range in Nikkei breaks, leading to higher implied vols and potential downside pressure from short gamma positions around 38,000 strike....

John Ley

Nikkei Dividends Update (Feb 14th – Feb 21st)

The Nikkei dividend curve experienced a 10 points parallel shift. Selling pressure in low volumes driven by the 2025 dividend future. Lower...

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

Weekly Nikkei Volatility Update (Feb 14th – Feb 21st)

Lower Nikkei spot (38,776.94) with stable implied volatility (21.06) Increase in volumes with balanced call/put ratio 1M implied volatility at low...

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

Nikkei Index Options Weekly (Feb 17 – 21): USD/JPY at Inflection Point

​Heightened interest in the 150 level on USD/JPY with potential for greater disparity in Nikkei returns below that; caution advised on short Nikkei...

John Ley

Sideways range in Nikkei breaks, leading to higher implied vols and potential downside pressure from short gamma positions around 38,000 strike....

Heightened interest in the 150 level on USD/JPY with potential for greater disparity in Nikkei returns below that; caution advised on short Nikkei...