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>A weekly recap of volatility and price metrics, covering option volumes, volatility trends, the spot/implied relationship, and open interest statistics</li>
<li>Implied vol softened this week—we examine the trend and its potential implications.</li>
<li>HSI’s performance vs. SP500 is highlighted against a backdrop of tariffs and global shifts.</li>
</ul>


A weekly recap of volatility and price metrics, covering option volumes, volatility trends, the spot/implied relationship, and open interest statistics
Implied vol softened this week—we examine the trend and its potential implications.
HSI’s performance vs. SP500 is highlighted against a backdrop of tariffs and global shifts.


HSI Index Options Weekly (Mar 24-28): Volatility Softens as HSI Takes a Breather

<ul>
<li>HSI started the week strong but reversed course as earnings reports pressured the market into week’s end.</li>
<li>We examine the divergence between implied volatility and historic volatility.</li>
<li>Option volumes climbed throughout the week, with Friday seeing the heaviest Call buying, though overall activity remained below the long-term average.</li>
</ul>


HSI started the week strong but reversed course as earnings reports pressured the market into week’s end.
We examine the divergence between implied volatility and historic volatility.
Option volumes climbed throughout the week, with Friday seeing the heaviest Call buying, though overall activity remained below the long-term average.


HSI Index Options Weekly (March 17-21): A Divergence in Volatility

<ul>
<li>Market sentiment shifted again this week, with participation in stock gains dropping sharply from last week’s levels.</li>
<li>Option volumes continued to decline from February peaks, though single stocks saw a notable increase in activity on Friday.</li>
<li>We cover stocks with liquid options that have earnings reports in the coming week.</li>
</ul>


Market sentiment shifted again this week, with participation in stock gains dropping sharply from last week’s levels.
Option volumes continued to decline from February peaks, though single stocks saw a notable increase in activity on Friday.
We cover stocks with liquid options that have earnings reports in the coming week.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (March 10 – 14): Sentiment Shifts, Option Volumes Cool

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

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Context: Over the past five trading days, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a> multi-leg option strategies showcased a variety of approaches. Strategy highlights are provided.</li>
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Highlights: With 20% of all strategies traded being Diagonal or Calendar Spreads, this remains a popular strategy. Directional positioning does not exhibit a bullish or bearish bias.</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, Tencent (700 HK) multi-leg option strategies showcased a variety of approaches. Strategy highlights are provided.

Highlights: With 20% of all strategies traded being Diagonal or Calendar Spreads, this remains a popular strategy. Directional positioning does not exhibit a bullish or bearish bias.

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,


Tencent (700 HK): Top Trades and Strategy Insights from Options Trading

<ul>
<li>We look into whether long or short volatility strategies on the HSI have been the most effective.</li>
<li>Implied volatility remained under pressure as muted trading and weak price action weighed on implied volatility.</li>
<li>Despite finishing lower, HSI remained a strong relative performer among global indexes, particularly against SPX.</li>
</ul>


We look into whether long or short volatility strategies on the HSI have been the most effective.
Implied volatility remained under pressure as muted trading and weak price action weighed on implied volatility.
Despite finishing lower, HSI remained a strong relative performer among global indexes, particularly against SPX.


HSI Index Options Weekly (March 10-14): Flat Week but Still and Strong Relative Performer

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)

HSI Index Options Weekly (Mar 24-28): Volatility Softens as HSI Takes a Breather

This Insight provides a weekly analysis of volatility trends, option volumes, and the relationship between spot and implied prices.

John Ley

HSI Index Options Weekly (March 17-21): A Divergence in Volatility

HSI started strong but reversed due to earnings reports, with option volumes climbing and Friday seeing heavy Call buying.

John Ley

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (March 10 – 14): Sentiment Shifts, Option Volumes Cool

Market sentiment shifted as stock gains saw a drop in participation, while option volumes continued to decline. Earnings reports for stocks with...

John Ley

Tencent (700 HK): Top Trades and Strategy Insights from Options Trading

Tencent's multi-leg option trades reveal a diverse range of strategies. Insights on market sentiment and actionable examples provided.

Gaudenz Schneider

HSI Index Options Weekly (March 10-14): Flat Week but Still and Strong Relative Performer

Performance of long and short volatility strategies on HSI is examined, Volatility was down on the week on muted trading through the middle of the...

John Ley

HSI Index Options Weekly (Mar 24-28): Volatility Softens as HSI Takes a Breather

​This Insight provides a weekly analysis of volatility trends, option volumes, and the relationship between spot and implied prices.

John Ley

HSI Index Options Weekly (March 17-21): A Divergence in Volatility

​HSI started strong but reversed due to earnings reports, with option volumes climbing and Friday seeing heavy Call buying.

John Ley

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (March 10 – 14): Sentiment Shifts, Option Volumes Cool

​Market sentiment shifted as stock gains saw a drop in participation, while option volumes continued to decline. Earnings reports for stocks with...

John Ley

Tencent (700 HK): Top Trades and Strategy Insights from Options Trading

​Tencent's multi-leg option trades reveal a diverse range of strategies. Insights on market sentiment and actionable examples provided.

Gaudenz Schneider

HSI Index Options Weekly (March 10-14): Flat Week but Still and Strong Relative Performer

Performance of long and short volatility strategies on HSI is examined, Volatility was down on the week on muted trading through the middle of the...

John Ley

This Insight provides a weekly analysis of volatility trends, option volumes, and the relationship between spot and implied prices.

HSI started strong but reversed due to earnings reports, with option volumes climbing and Friday seeing heavy Call buying.

Market sentiment shifted as stock gains saw a drop in participation, while option volumes continued to decline. Earnings reports for stocks with...

Tencent's multi-leg option trades reveal a diverse range of strategies. Insights on market sentiment and actionable examples provided.