Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>Last evening, Hang Seng announced a methodology change for the Hang Seng Internet &amp; Information Technology Index (HSIII Index) with implementation in two phases.</li>
<li>The capping methodology will be updated at the September rebalance and the turnover and sector requirements will be updated at the December rebalance.</li>
<li>The updated capping scheme increases turnover and flow in September, while there could be one constituent change for the index at the December rebalance.</li>
</ul>


Last evening, Hang Seng announced a methodology change for the Hang Seng Internet &amp; Information Technology Index (HSIII Index) with implementation in two phases.
The capping methodology will be updated at the September rebalance and the turnover and sector requirements will be updated at the December rebalance.
The updated capping scheme increases turnover and flow in September, while there could be one constituent change for the index at the December rebalance.


Hang Seng Internet & IT Index (HSIII): Methodology Change & Impact

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.

Equity Derivatives

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<li>The setup for this earnings release is interesting as Xiaomi has underperformed HSI since the end of June.</li>
<li>Xiaomi’s Q2 earnings setup features low vols a strong beat record and interesting Q2 dynamics.</li>
<li>Implied vol sits near historic lows despite the approaching earnings. </li>
</ul>


The setup for this earnings release is interesting as Xiaomi has underperformed HSI since the end of June.
Xiaomi’s Q2 earnings setup features low vols a strong beat record and interesting Q2 dynamics.
Implied vol sits near historic lows despite the approaching earnings. 


Xiaomi (1810.HK) Q2 Earnings: Setup Features Low Volatility and Recent Underperformance

<ul>
<li>Hang Seng Indexes announces changes to the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">Hang Seng Index</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-china-enterprises-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22900:1" rel="noopener">Hang Seng China Enterprises Index</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-tech-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31367:1" rel="noopener">Hang Seng TECH Index</a>, HSIII Index and HSCI Index (among others) post market close today. </li>
<li>The net round-trip trade across the stocks is estimated to be HK$35bn (US$4.5bn) with big impact in a lot of stocks.</li>
<li>Capping will lead to most inflows to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meituan" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26970:1" rel="noopener">Meituan (3690 HK)</a> while the largest outflows will be from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd-d7b798e2-202d-4e01-9a1e-799e2ae8f0c7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28434:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xiaomi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24409:1" rel="noopener">Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK)</a>. </li>
</ul>


Hang Seng Indexes announces changes to the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index, HSIII Index and HSCI Index (among others) post market close today. 
The net round-trip trade across the stocks is estimated to be HK$35bn (US$4.5bn) with big impact in a lot of stocks.
Capping will lead to most inflows to Meituan (3690 HK) while the largest outflows will be from Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK) and Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK). 


Hang Seng Indexes: Announcement Today; Updated Flows (Some Big Ones)

<ul>
<li>Xiaomi surged to new all-time highs following its ecosystem launch and strong YU7 pre-order momentum.</li>
<li>We examine option market activity to assess what’s being priced and whether sentiment is getting ahead of itself.</li>
<li>Two option trade structures are outlined to reflect our findings.</li>
</ul>


Xiaomi surged to new all-time highs following its ecosystem launch and strong YU7 pre-order momentum.
We examine option market activity to assess what’s being priced and whether sentiment is getting ahead of itself.
Two option trade structures are outlined to reflect our findings.


Xiaomi: Sentiment Surges, Option Market Signals Overreach

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

<ul>
<li>Over the past five trading days, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xiaomi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24409:1" rel="noopener">Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK)</a> multi-leg option strategies showcased a variety of approaches. Strategy highlights are provided.</li>
<li>Popular Strategies: Diagonal Spreads account for 27%of all strategies. This versatile strategy allows for many different profiles in terms of upfront premium (positive or negative), and time horizon.</li>
<li>This Insight of complex option strategies sheds light on market sentiment and positioning. Detailed examples provide actionable insights that could inspire similar strategies.</li>
</ul>


Over the past five trading days, Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK) multi-leg option strategies showcased a variety of approaches. Strategy highlights are provided.
Popular Strategies: Diagonal Spreads account for 27%of all strategies. This versatile strategy allows for many different profiles in terms of upfront premium (positive or negative), and time horizon.
This Insight of complex option strategies sheds light on market sentiment and positioning. Detailed examples provide actionable insights that could inspire similar strategies.


Xiaomi (1810 HK): Strategic Insights and Top Option Trades

China

Xiaomi Corporation manufactures communication equipment and parts. The Company produces and sells mobile phones, smart phone software,  set-top boxes, and related accessories. Xiaomi markets its products worldwide.

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Hang Seng Internet & IT Index (HSIII): Methodology Change & Impact

Changes to the capping scheme increase turnover and flow in September. Introduction of minimum turnover and expansion of the universe could lead to...

Brian Freitas

Xiaomi (1810.HK) Q2 Earnings: Setup Features Low Volatility and Recent Underperformance

Xiaomi's upcoming earnings release is intriguing due to underperformance, low volatility, strong beat record, and historic lows in historic...

John Ley

Hang Seng Indexes: Announcement Today; Updated Flows (Some Big Ones)

Hang Seng Indexes announces post market close today. There will be changes for the HSI, HSCEI, HSTECH, HSIII and HSCI indices. The net round-trip...

Brian Freitas

Xiaomi: Sentiment Surges, Option Market Signals Overreach

Xiaomi hits record highs after successful ecosystem launch and strong pre-orders, with option market activity analyzed for potential overvaluation.

John Ley

Xiaomi (1810 HK): Strategic Insights and Top Option Trades

Xiaomi Corp's multi-leg option strategies offer diverse approaches, with Diagonal Spreads being popular. Insights into complex strategies reveal...

Gaudenz Schneider

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Hang Seng Internet & IT Index (HSIII): Methodology Change & Impact

Changes to the capping scheme increase turnover and flow in September. Introduction of minimum turnover and expansion of the universe could lead to...

Brian Freitas

Xiaomi (1810.HK) Q2 Earnings: Setup Features Low Volatility and Recent Underperformance

​Xiaomi's upcoming earnings release is intriguing due to underperformance, low volatility, strong beat record, and historic lows in historic...

John Ley

Hang Seng Indexes: Announcement Today; Updated Flows (Some Big Ones)

Hang Seng Indexes announces post market close today. There will be changes for the HSI, HSCEI, HSTECH, HSIII and HSCI indices. The net round-trip...

Brian Freitas

Xiaomi: Sentiment Surges, Option Market Signals Overreach

​Xiaomi hits record highs after successful ecosystem launch and strong pre-orders, with option market activity analyzed for potential overvaluation.

John Ley

Xiaomi (1810 HK): Strategic Insights and Top Option Trades

​Xiaomi Corp's multi-leg option strategies offer diverse approaches, with Diagonal Spreads being popular. Insights into complex strategies reveal...

Gaudenz Schneider

Xiaomi's upcoming earnings release is intriguing due to underperformance, low volatility, strong beat record, and historic lows in historic...

Xiaomi hits record highs after successful ecosystem launch and strong pre-orders, with option market activity analyzed for potential overvaluation.

Xiaomi Corp's multi-leg option strategies offer diverse approaches, with Diagonal Spreads being popular. Insights into complex strategies reveal...