Co-Founder & CEO, Newmark Risk

Nicholas Pezolano

Co-Founder & CEO

Option analytics for institutional investors

Newmark Risk

Fin-tech company focused on providing option derived analytics for institutional investors.

We handle the complexity of options data so you don't have to.

- Data and Analytics available all in one place so you can focus on Strategy Development
- Custom Solutions for your data and/or portfolio needs
- Advisory services to lend our expertise

Knowledge is something that was meant to be shared and we provide insights to our clients and to the community via posting about our research findings.

Equity Derivatives

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX / Equity Derivatives

<ul><li>A cross-country study on the post earning announcement drift effect.</li><li>We explore the use of various options-implied analytics to systematically view returns around earnings announcements.  </li><li>Options-Implied Analytics can provide empowering information to better inform investment decisions.</li></ul>

A cross-country study on the post earning announcement drift effect.We explore the use of various options-implied analytics to systematically view returns around earnings announcements.  Options-Implied Analytics can provide empowering information to better inform investment decisions.

EQD | A Systematic Look at the Post Earnings Announcement Drift Across Asia

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.

<ul>
<li>HSI reversed course with four straight down days to close the week sharply lower.</li>
<li>Breadth collapsed, with only a small fraction of names finishing higher; option volumes rose into the decline with Puts taking more than their usual share of activity.</li>
<li>Implied vols fell on the week, erasing last week’s gains and not showing signs of stress at this point.</li>
</ul>


HSI reversed course with four straight down days to close the week sharply lower.
Breadth collapsed, with only a small fraction of names finishing higher; option volumes rose into the decline with Puts taking more than their usual share of activity.
Implied vols fell on the week, erasing last week’s gains and not showing signs of stress at this point.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (July 28–Aug 01): Reversal Hits, Breadth Collapses, Vol Steady

<ul>
<li>Materials and Energy led the week, with single stocks in both sectors posting standout gains.</li>
<li>Breadth was broad-based, and average returns among winners were unusually strong.</li>
<li>Single stock option volumes surged, with pronounced Call activity mid-week.</li>
</ul>


Materials and Energy led the week, with single stocks in both sectors posting standout gains.
Breadth was broad-based, and average returns among winners were unusually strong.
Single stock option volumes surged, with pronounced Call activity mid-week.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (July 21–25): Materials and Energy Lead, Option Volumes Surge

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

<ul>
<li>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 (HSI INDEX)</a> has reached new highs (25538). <strong>Our quantitative model says the index has reached a 75% probability of reversal.</strong>
</li>
<li>Let's break down the model's info: PRICE MODEL 75%, TIME MODEL 75%, combined prob. of reversal is 75%. The fact that both model's factors are overbought is "bearish".</li>
<li>
<strong>Can the index climb higher?</strong> Our detailed analysis is in the insight below, together with screenshots from the model.</li>
</ul>


The Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX) has reached new highs (25538). Our quantitative model says the index has reached a 75% probability of reversal.

Let's break down the model's info: PRICE MODEL 75%, TIME MODEL 75%, combined prob. of reversal is 75%. The fact that both model's factors are overbought is "bearish".

Can the index climb higher? Our detailed analysis is in the insight below, together with screenshots from the model.


HSI Index Tactical View: How Much Further Can the Rally Run?

<ul>
<li>HSI continued its rally, breaking out to the highest level since early 2022.</li>
<li>Breadth was solid and all sectors finished the week higher, led by standout moves in Health Care.</li>
<li>Call volumes were underwhelming given the breakout to new highs.</li>
</ul>


HSI continued its rally, breaking out to the highest level since early 2022.
Breadth was solid and all sectors finished the week higher, led by standout moves in Health Care.
Call volumes were underwhelming given the breakout to new highs.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (July 14 – 18): HSI at Fresh Highs But Option Volumes Lag

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)

EQD | A Systematic Look at the Post Earnings Announcement Drift Across Asia

We leverage a few analytics from NewMark Risk's proprietary Options Implied Analytics library to enhance common strategies to trade earnings...

Nicholas Pezolano

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (July 28–Aug 01): Reversal Hits, Breadth Collapses, Vol Steady

HSI closed sharply lower after four consecutive down days, with option volumes rising and Puts dominating activity. Implied vols fell, showing no...

John Ley

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (July 21–25): Materials and Energy Lead, Option Volumes Surge

Materials and Energy outperformed in a strong week for Hong Kong equities, while options activity accelerated across the board.

John Ley

HSI Index Tactical View: How Much Further Can the Rally Run?

HSI hit a new high at 25,538, but our model signals a 75% chance of reversal due to overbought conditions. A move to 26,000 is possible but looks...

Nico Rosti

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (July 14 – 18): HSI at Fresh Highs But Option Volumes Lag

HSI extends its breakout with strong single stock and sector breadth but option volumes—particularly Calls—showed signs of hesitation.

John Ley

EQD | A Systematic Look at the Post Earnings Announcement Drift Across Asia

We leverage a few analytics from NewMark Risk's proprietary Options Implied Analytics library to enhance common strategies to trade earnings...

Nicholas Pezolano

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (July 28–Aug 01): Reversal Hits, Breadth Collapses, Vol Steady

​HSI closed sharply lower after four consecutive down days, with option volumes rising and Puts dominating activity. Implied vols fell, showing no...

John Ley

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (July 21–25): Materials and Energy Lead, Option Volumes Surge

Materials and Energy outperformed in a strong week for Hong Kong equities, while options activity accelerated across the board.

John Ley

HSI Index Tactical View: How Much Further Can the Rally Run?

HSI hit a new high at 25,538, but our model signals a 75% chance of reversal due to overbought conditions. A move to 26,000 is possible but looks...

Nico Rosti

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (July 14 – 18): HSI at Fresh Highs But Option Volumes Lag

HSI extends its breakout with strong single stock and sector breadth but option volumes—particularly Calls—showed signs of hesitation.

John Ley

HSI closed sharply lower after four consecutive down days, with option volumes rising and Puts dominating activity. Implied vols fell, showing no...