Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Derivatives

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX / Equity Derivatives

<ul>
<li>Observing implied volatility across 16 markets plus gold provides a picture of falling implied volatility, despite dispersion in market performance.</li>
<li>Several, but not all, markets display moderation from unusual volatility levels to a more balanced implied volatility structure.</li>
<li>The realignment of implied volatility across markets presents potential relative value opportunities.</li>
</ul>


Observing implied volatility across 16 markets plus gold provides a picture of falling implied volatility, despite dispersion in market performance.
Several, but not all, markets display moderation from unusual volatility levels to a more balanced implied volatility structure.
The realignment of implied volatility across markets presents potential relative value opportunities.


EQD | Global Option Implied Volatility – Consistently Declining Volatility Amid Mixed Markets

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Trump 2.0 means reboot of aggressive tariff policy toward ChinaTSMC suspends shipments of more advanced chips to mainland clients, sources sayState-owned China COSCO Shipping Corp. Ltd. has opened a new sea-land route that reduces the time it takes to transport goods from China to Europe by one-fifth

CX Daily: Trump 2.0 Means Reboot of Aggressive Tariff Policy Toward China 

<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> continues to exhibit high volatility. In addition, upside implied volatility trades higher than downside implied volatility.</li>
<li>The unusual structure of the skew supports the implementation of contrarian strategies.</li>
<li>Strategies with a year-end horizon benefit from high liquidity in the listed options market. Several variations of contrarian trades are presented.</li>
</ul>


The Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX) continues to exhibit high volatility. In addition, upside implied volatility trades higher than downside implied volatility.
The unusual structure of the skew supports the implementation of contrarian strategies.
Strategies with a year-end horizon benefit from high liquidity in the listed options market. Several variations of contrarian trades are presented.


EQD | Hang Seng Index Option Strategy - A Contrarian View on the Skew

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

Rikki Malik

<ul>
<li>Focus solely on the local government debt swap which is bigger than expected</li>
<li>There is nothing new in policy direction but promises of more to come</li>
<li>The market action around the press conference shows the potential for upside surprises</li>
</ul>


Focus solely on the local government debt swap which is bigger than expected
There is nothing new in policy direction but promises of more to come
The market action around the press conference shows the potential for upside surprises


Quantitative Researcher, MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Quantitative Researcher

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</a> has been falling for the entire month of October, 4 weeks down in a row, then it started a mini-bounce in November. </li>
<li>Our seasonal model says the chances for the index to close November higher are quite dicey, 50/50 at best.</li>
<li>If the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">HSI</a> falls again in November, here below you will find the support levels to buy. If November closes down, the LONG odds for December become very good.</li>
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The Hang Seng Index has been falling for the entire month of October, 4 weeks down in a row, then it started a mini-bounce in November. 
Our seasonal model says the chances for the index to close November higher are quite dicey, 50/50 at best.
If the HSI falls again in November, here below you will find the support levels to buy. If November closes down, the LONG odds for December become very good.


EQD | If The Hang Seng Index Falls Further...

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)

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Gaudenz Schneider

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The Hang Seng Index shows high volatility with upside implied volatility trading higher than downside, supporting contrarian strategies for year-end.

Gaudenz Schneider

NPC/MoF Press Conference- First Take

Local government debt swap surpasses expectations, but promises of more to come is giving some investors fatigue. Market action is promising

Rikki Malik

EQD | If The Hang Seng Index Falls Further...

The HSI fell for 4 consecutive weeks in October, then started a mini-bounce in November. 50/50 chance of closing higher in November, but good...

Nico Rosti

EQD | Global Option Implied Volatility – Consistently Declining Volatility Amid Mixed Markets

​Despite varying market performances, implied volatility is generally decreasing across 16 equity markets and gold. The realignment might offer...

Gaudenz Schneider

CX Daily: Trump 2.0 Means Reboot of Aggressive Tariff Policy Toward China

As the 78-year-old Republican prepares to lead a deeply divided nation, all eyes are on the critical decisions shaping his second-term...

Caixin Global

EQD | Hang Seng Index Option Strategy - A Contrarian View on the Skew

​The Hang Seng Index shows high volatility with upside implied volatility trading higher than downside, supporting contrarian strategies for year-end.

Gaudenz Schneider

NPC/MoF Press Conference- First Take

​Local government debt swap surpasses expectations, but promises of more to come is giving some investors fatigue. Market action is promising

Rikki Malik

EQD | If The Hang Seng Index Falls Further...

​The HSI fell for 4 consecutive weeks in October, then started a mini-bounce in November. 50/50 chance of closing higher in November, but good...

Nico Rosti

Despite varying market performances, implied volatility is generally decreasing across 16 equity markets and gold. The realignment might offer...

The Hang Seng Index shows high volatility with upside implied volatility trading higher than downside, supporting contrarian strategies for year-end.

Local government debt swap surpasses expectations, but promises of more to come is giving some investors fatigue. Market action is promising

The HSI fell for 4 consecutive weeks in October, then started a mini-bounce in November. 50/50 chance of closing higher in November, but good...