Quantitative Researcher, MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Quantitative Researcher

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

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<li>A quick synoptic look at the tactical models for some key indices, stocks, commodities and bonds we cover, for the week June 30 - July 4.</li>
<li>US Markets will be closed for Independence Day celebrations on July 4th.</li>
<li>Most stocks and global indices appear to be overbought or nearly overbought. 10-year US Treasuries Futures are also overbought. Commodities like Gold and Crude Oil are down. </li>
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A quick synoptic look at the tactical models for some key indices, stocks, commodities and bonds we cover, for the week June 30 - July 4.
US Markets will be closed for Independence Day celebrations on July 4th.
Most stocks and global indices appear to be overbought or nearly overbought. 10-year US Treasuries Futures are also overbought. Commodities like Gold and Crude Oil are down. 


Global Markets Tactical Outlook: Week of June 30 – July 4

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

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Context: Over the past five trading days, <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 (HSI INDEX)</a> multi-leg option strategies showcased a variety of approaches. Strategy highlights are provided.</li>
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Highlights: Yield-extracting strategies prove more popular in the index than in single stocks. Two such examples, a Ratio Put Spread and an Iron Condor, are presented.</li>
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Why read: This breakdown of complex option strategies sheds light on market sentiment and positioning. Detailed examples provide actionable insights that could inspire similar strategies,</li>
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Context: Over the past five trading days, Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX) multi-leg option strategies showcased a variety of approaches. Strategy highlights are provided.

Highlights: Yield-extracting strategies prove more popular in the index than in single stocks. Two such examples, a Ratio Put Spread and an Iron Condor, are presented.

Why read: This breakdown of complex option strategies sheds light on market sentiment and positioning. Detailed examples provide actionable insights that could inspire similar strategies,


Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX) Top Trades: Recent Option Flow Reveals Strategic Positioning

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>Breadth rebounded sharply after last week’s weakness, with most single stocks posting gains.</li>
<li>Single stock option volumes surged, reaching the highest levels seen since early April.</li>
<li>Xiaomi stood out this week across multiple contract and volume statistics.</li>
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Breadth rebounded sharply after last week’s weakness, with most single stocks posting gains.
Single stock option volumes surged, reaching the highest levels seen since early April.
Xiaomi stood out this week across multiple contract and volume statistics.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (June 23 – 27): Breadth Snaps Back and Option Volumes Surge

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<li>Single stocks were softer on the week, with breadth continuing to weaken.</li>
<li>Put volumes surged to their highest levels since April; Put open interest continues to rise.</li>
<li>Implied volatility declined on the week despite elevated demand for downside protection.</li>
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Single stocks were softer on the week, with breadth continuing to weaken.
Put volumes surged to their highest levels since April; Put open interest continues to rise.
Implied volatility declined on the week despite elevated demand for downside protection.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (June 16 – 20): Breadth Erodes, Vol Slips, Hedges Worth a Look

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<li>A weekly roundup of key option and price metrics for Hong Kong single stocks.</li>
<li>Gains were broad-based again, though participation was slightly lower than the prior week.</li>
<li>We discuss the increase in Put open interest which has been trending higher over the past month.</li>
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A weekly roundup of key option and price metrics for Hong Kong single stocks.
Gains were broad-based again, though participation was slightly lower than the prior week.
We discuss the increase in Put open interest which has been trending higher over the past month.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options (June 09 – 13): Strong Breadth but Put Positioning Trending Higher

Hong Kong

The Hang Seng Index is a free-float capitalization-weighted index of a selection of companies from the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The components of the index are divided into four subindices: Commerce and Industry, Finance, Utilities, and Properties. The index was developed with a base level of 100 as of July 31, 1964.

Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX)

Global Markets Tactical Outlook: Week of June 30 – July 4

Many Asian/Pacific indices and stocks are overbought, US stocks are not yet overbought (apart from NVDA), Gold and Crude oil are down, 10-Year US...

Nico Rosti