Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Derivatives

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Be inspired by sophisticated, live, multi-leg options strategies on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-exchanges-clearing" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:490:1" rel="noopener">HKEX (388 HK)</a>, executed over the period from 9 to 13 June.</li>
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Highlights: Discover a range of noteworthy strategies, for example a self-financing Diagonal Put Spread using weekly options, or a Diagonal Call Spread generating 3.9% upfront yield.</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>
</ul>



Be inspired by sophisticated, live, multi-leg options strategies on HKEX (388 HK), executed over the period from 9 to 13 June.

Highlights: Discover a range of noteworthy strategies, for example a self-financing Diagonal Put Spread using weekly options, or a Diagonal Call Spread generating 3.9% upfront yield.

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,


HKEX (388 HK) Options: Unpacking the Top Trades of the Week

Quantitative Researcher, MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Quantitative Researcher

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

<ul>
<li>A quick look at the tactical forecast models for some key markets impacted by the Israeli attack to Iran on June 13th.</li>
<li>We analyze: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crude-oil" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22869:1" rel="noopener">Crude Oil Futures (CL1 COM COMDTY)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gold" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22870:1" rel="noopener">Gold Futures (GOLD COMDTY)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nasdaq-100-stock-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26197:1" rel="noopener">Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nikkei-225" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22909:1" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225 Index</a>, <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> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index</a> </li>
<li>Keep in mind that high volatility can push easily a market into the model's tails, and forecasts in tails area rely on less data (i.e. less accurate). </li>
</ul>


A quick look at the tactical forecast models for some key markets impacted by the Israeli attack to Iran on June 13th.
We analyze: Crude Oil Futures (CL1 COM COMDTY) , Gold Futures (GOLD COMDTY) , Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) , Nikkei 225 Index, Hang Seng Index and NIFTY Index 
Keep in mind that high volatility can push easily a market into the model's tails, and forecasts in tails area rely on less data (i.e. less accurate). 


Key Markets Tactical Outlooks After Israel Strike on Iran

<ul>
<li>
Discover sophisticated, live, multi-leg options strategies on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meituan" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26970:1" rel="noopener">Meituan (3690 HK)</a>, executed over the period from 5 June to 11 June on the Hong Kong exchange.</li>
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Highlights: A range of strategies, spanning time-horizons from just a few days to several months. Including a low-cost call spread with the potential to return approximately 8x the invested premium.</li>
<li>
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>
</ul>



Discover sophisticated, live, multi-leg options strategies on Meituan (3690 HK), executed over the period from 5 June to 11 June on the Hong Kong exchange.

Highlights: A range of strategies, spanning time-horizons from just a few days to several months. Including a low-cost call spread with the potential to return approximately 8x the invested premium.

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,


Meituan (3690 HK) Options: Unpacking the Top Trades of the Week

Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The stealth bull market in HK listed Chinese banks continues.</li>
<li>While the negatives are well known, the positives are underappreciated</li>
<li>We tweak the basket of bank stocks after they report Q1 results</li>
</ul>


The stealth bull market in HK listed Chinese banks continues.
While the negatives are well known, the positives are underappreciated
We tweak the basket of bank stocks after they report Q1 results


China’s Banks: The Quiet Bull Market No One’s Watching

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<li>
Discover sophisticated, live, multi-leg options strategies on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29043:1" rel="noopener">JD.com (9618 HK)</a>, executed over the period from 4 June to 10 June on the HKEX</li>
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Highlights: A range of noteworthy strategies, including a deep in-the-money, three-months Diagonal Call Spread and an ultra-low-cost, one-week Calendar Put Spread, highlighting diverse approaches to capitalize on market movements.</li>
<li>
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>
</ul>



Discover sophisticated, live, multi-leg options strategies on JD.com (9618 HK), executed over the period from 4 June to 10 June on the HKEX

Highlights: A range of noteworthy strategies, including a deep in-the-money, three-months Diagonal Call Spread and an ultra-low-cost, one-week Calendar Put Spread, highlighting diverse approaches to capitalize on market movements.

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,


JD.com (9618 HK): Top Trades and Strategic Insights from HKEX Options Trading

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)

HKEX (388 HK) Options: Unpacking the Top Trades of the Week

Discover sophisticated multi-leg options strategies on HKEX (388 HK) executed from 9 to 13 June, offering insights on market sentiment and...

Gaudenz Schneider

Key Markets Tactical Outlooks After Israel Strike on Iran

Analysis of tactical forecast models for key markets impacted by Israeli attack on Iran. We analyze: Crude Oil, Gold, Nasdsaq100 Index, Nikkei...

Nico Rosti

Meituan (3690 HK) Options: Unpacking the Top Trades of the Week

Discover live, multi-leg options strategies on Meituan (3690 HK) executed on the Hong Kong exchange, offering insights into market sentiment and...

Gaudenz Schneider

China’s Banks: The Quiet Bull Market No One’s Watching

The article discusses the ongoing stealth bull market in Hong Kong listed Chinese banks, highlighting the underappreciated positives and...

Rikki Malik

JD.com (9618 HK): Top Trades and Strategic Insights from HKEX Options Trading

Discover live, multi-leg options strategies on JD.com, including Diagonal Spreads and one-day Butterflies, offering insights into market sentiment...

Gaudenz Schneider

HKEX (388 HK) Options: Unpacking the Top Trades of the Week

​Discover sophisticated multi-leg options strategies on HKEX (388 HK) executed from 9 to 13 June, offering insights on market sentiment and...

Gaudenz Schneider

Key Markets Tactical Outlooks After Israel Strike on Iran

​Analysis of tactical forecast models for key markets impacted by Israeli attack on Iran. We analyze: Crude Oil, Gold, Nasdsaq100 Index, Nikkei...

Nico Rosti

Meituan (3690 HK) Options: Unpacking the Top Trades of the Week

​Discover live, multi-leg options strategies on Meituan (3690 HK) executed on the Hong Kong exchange, offering insights into market sentiment and...

Gaudenz Schneider

China’s Banks: The Quiet Bull Market No One’s Watching

​The article discusses the ongoing stealth bull market in Hong Kong listed Chinese banks, highlighting the underappreciated positives and...

Rikki Malik

JD.com (9618 HK): Top Trades and Strategic Insights from HKEX Options Trading

​Discover live, multi-leg options strategies on JD.com, including Diagonal Spreads and one-day Butterflies, offering insights into market sentiment...

Gaudenz Schneider

Discover sophisticated multi-leg options strategies on HKEX (388 HK) executed from 9 to 13 June, offering insights on market sentiment and...

Analysis of tactical forecast models for key markets impacted by Israeli attack on Iran. We analyze: Crude Oil, Gold, Nasdsaq100 Index, Nikkei...

Discover live, multi-leg options strategies on Meituan (3690 HK) executed on the Hong Kong exchange, offering insights into market sentiment and...

The article discusses the ongoing stealth bull market in Hong Kong listed Chinese banks, highlighting the underappreciated positives and...

Discover live, multi-leg options strategies on JD.com, including Diagonal Spreads and one-day Butterflies, offering insights into market sentiment...