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 softer headline week, with Friday strength and supportive overseas markets setting up renewed strength on Monday.</li>
<li>Breadth was mixed, with gainers fewer in impact than decliners as downside moves remained more pronounced.</li>
<li>Implied vols continued to ease, pushing index and single stock percentiles materially lower.</li>
</ul>


A softer headline week, with Friday strength and supportive overseas markets setting up renewed strength on Monday.
Breadth was mixed, with gainers fewer in impact than decliners as downside moves remained more pronounced.
Implied vols continued to ease, pushing index and single stock percentiles materially lower.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (April 20–24): Friday Rebound and Falling Vols Offer Support

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Event-Driven

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<li>We review the HSLMI universe for potential candidates for the upcoming HSI May 2026 review.</li>
<li>Two stocks stand out as high-conviction candidates for index inclusion this cycle.</li>
<li>The rest of the shortlist looks more marginal and more dependent on committee discretion.</li>
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We review the HSLMI universe for potential candidates for the upcoming HSI May 2026 review.
Two stocks stand out as high-conviction candidates for index inclusion this cycle.
The rest of the shortlist looks more marginal and more dependent on committee discretion.


Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of April 17th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC, CCB, China Hongqiao, Ping An Insurance.</li>
</ul>


We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of April 17th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC, CCB, China Hongqiao, Ping An Insurance.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Apr 17th): Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC, CCB

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Nicholas Pezolano

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<li>Top Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed covered call candidates for the month of April.</li>
<li>The top 10 provide an average ~5.88% premium with a potential ~7.99% upside P&amp;L if exercised.</li>
<li>Investors with a neutral 1-month view on the underlying can seek to generate income.</li>
</ul>


Top Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed covered call candidates for the month of April.
The top 10 provide an average ~5.88% premium with a potential ~7.99% upside P&amp;L if exercised.
Investors with a neutral 1-month view on the underlying can seek to generate income.


EQD | Hong Kong April 2026 Monthly Covered Call Report

<ul>
<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of HS TECH in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on XIAOMI, ALIBABA, XPENG, Kuaishou, MEITUAN, LI AUTO.</li>
</ul>


We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of HS TECH in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on XIAOMI, ALIBABA, XPENG, Kuaishou, MEITUAN, LI AUTO.


HS TECH Index Earning Revision (Mar): XIAOMI, ALIBABA, XPENG, Kuaishou, MEITUAN, LI AUTO

China

Hua Hong Semiconductor is a global pure-play semiconductor foundry specializing in embedded/standalone non-volatile memory, power discrete, analog & power management, and logic & RF technologies. The company provides diversified wafer fabrication and supporting services for various specialty process platforms. It is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and was founded in 2005.

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Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (April 20–24): Friday Rebound and Falling Vols Offer Support

HSI ended lower on the week, but Friday strength and easing implied vols suggest a more supportive near-term backdrop which should get a boost from...

John Ley

HSI May 2026 Index Review Forecast

HSI May 2026 forecast: we expect BeOne and Zijin Gold to enter, no delete, with Healthcare and EMIC still the clearest sector gaps.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Apr 17th): Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC, CCB

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

EQD | Hong Kong April 2026 Monthly Covered Call Report

April's top HKEX covered call candidates offer a 5.88% premium and potential 7.99% upside if exercised, ideal for investors seeking income with a...

Nicholas Pezolano

HS TECH Index Earning Revision (Mar): XIAOMI, ALIBABA, XPENG, Kuaishou, MEITUAN, LI AUTO

We analyzed HS TECH's consensus for Mar 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in XIAOMI, ALIBABA, XPENG, Kuaishou, MEITUAN, LI AUTO.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (April 20–24): Friday Rebound and Falling Vols Offer Support

HSI ended lower on the week, but Friday strength and easing implied vols suggest a more supportive near-term backdrop which should get a boost from...

John Ley

HSI May 2026 Index Review Forecast

HSI May 2026 forecast: we expect BeOne and Zijin Gold to enter, no delete, with Healthcare and EMIC still the clearest sector gaps.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Apr 17th): Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC, CCB

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

EQD | Hong Kong April 2026 Monthly Covered Call Report

​April's top HKEX covered call candidates offer a 5.88% premium and potential 7.99% upside if exercised, ideal for investors seeking income with a...

Nicholas Pezolano

HS TECH Index Earning Revision (Mar): XIAOMI, ALIBABA, XPENG, Kuaishou, MEITUAN, LI AUTO

We analyzed HS TECH's consensus for Mar 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in XIAOMI, ALIBABA, XPENG, Kuaishou, MEITUAN, LI AUTO.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

April's top HKEX covered call candidates offer a 5.88% premium and potential 7.99% upside if exercised, ideal for investors seeking income with a...