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

<ul>
<li>A weekly recap of volatility and price metrics, covering option volumes, volatility trends, the spot/implied relationship, and open interest statistics.</li>
<li>USD/JPY and Nikkei moved in opposite directions, with the index underperforming its historical relationship to FX.</li>
<li>Options volume increased throughout the week, peaking on Friday’s move lower.</li>
</ul>


A weekly recap of volatility and price metrics, covering option volumes, volatility trends, the spot/implied relationship, and open interest statistics.
USD/JPY and Nikkei moved in opposite directions, with the index underperforming its historical relationship to FX.
Options volume increased throughout the week, peaking on Friday’s move lower.


Nikkei Index Options Weekly (Mar 24 – 28): Weak Finish Despite USD/JPY Strength

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Scotiabank

Scotiabank

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

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FX & Rates

<ul><li>CFTC data covering the March 11th week reflect the recent trend of fading USD bull sentiment.</li><li>Aggregate Non-Commercial (speculative) USD-bullish positioning dropped for the eighth week on the bounce, with these accounts halving net USD longs to USD4.9bn.</li><li>Recall that peak speculative USD bullishness was reached in mid -January when net USD longs reached USD35bn. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

CFTC data covering the March 11th week reflect the recent trend of fading USD bull sentiment.Aggregate Non-Commercial (speculative) USD-bullish positioning dropped for the eighth week on the bounce, with these accounts halving net USD longs to USD4.9bn.Recall that peak speculative USD bullishness was reached in mid -January when net USD longs reached USD35bn. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Weekly CFTC Sentiment Report – Speculative Traders Turn Bearish on the USD

Equity Derivatives Broker - Delta One Japan, Vantage Capital Markets Japan

François-Xavier Pustoc'h

Equity Derivatives Broker - Delta One Japan

Independent Financial Broker

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

We provide world class financial solutions to our extensive institutional client base including rapidly growing corporations, leading investment banks, commercial banks, asset managers, private equity funds, family offices and hedge funds.

Our services include capital market offerings and placements, wholesale brokerage and execution of cash and derivative products (both listed and OTC) across a range of asset classes.

VCM has offices in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Dubai from where we service our global client base. Our strength lies in the experience and quality of our teams, supported by excellent operations and infrastructure.

TSE Tokyo Price Index TOPIX / Equity Derivatives

<ul><li>The Nikkei 225/TOPIX ratio is underperforming due to the rally in banks and insurance stocks.</li><li>The TPNBNK/TOPIX ratio has returned to its 2013 level.</li><li>The TSEREIT/TOPIX ratio is now trading at a 15-year low.</li></ul>

The Nikkei 225/TOPIX ratio is underperforming due to the rally in banks and insurance stocks.The TPNBNK/TOPIX ratio has returned to its 2013 level.The TSEREIT/TOPIX ratio is now trading at a 15-year low.

HarmoniQ Insights

William Mann

Independent Insight Provider

At HarmoniQ Insights, we empower investors to enhance their investment strategies by integrating cutting-edge quantitative research processes and technologies. Our solutions provide access to leading quantitative data providers and services, tailored to align with each client’s unique goals. By bridging the gap between traditional investment approaches and advanced data-driven methods, we help clients gain a competitive edge through innovation in both process and technology.

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>Podcast delayed, markets rebounded last week, led by news of reduced impact of Trump's tariffs</li><li>Fed slowed pace of quantitative tightening, reducing pressure on treasury market liquidity</li><li>Bitcoin and gold prices fluctuate, Chinese stocks rebound, DAX up 20% year to date, US equities impacted by tariffs and job losses</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Podcast delayed, markets rebounded last week, led by news of reduced impact of Trump's tariffsFed slowed pace of quantitative tightening, reducing pressure on treasury market liquidityBitcoin and gold prices fluctuate, Chinese stocks rebound, DAX up 20% year to date, US equities impacted by tariffs and job lossesThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Tariffs, Tapering, and Tectonic Shifts: Markets Brace for April | The New Barbarians #013

Macroeconomics

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<li>Past performances of NKY and TPX are showing some strength at the end of calendar year and weakness around the summer.</li>
<li>April &amp; May are positive months for Japan Equities in average.</li>
<li>USDJPY showing positive returns from March to June in average.</li>
</ul>


Past performances of NKY and TPX are showing some strength at the end of calendar year and weakness around the summer.
April &amp; May are positive months for Japan Equities in average.
USDJPY showing positive returns from March to June in average.


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Nikkei Index Options Weekly (Mar 24 – 28): Weak Finish Despite USD/JPY Strength

Weekly recap: USD/JPY and Nikkei move opposite, options volume peaks on Friday's lower move, volatility and price metrics analyzed.

John Ley

Weekly CFTC Sentiment Report – Speculative Traders Turn Bearish on the USD

Aggregate Non-Commercial (speculative) USD-bullish positioning dropped for the eighth week on the bounce, with these accounts halving net USD longs...

Scotiabank

Japan Equity Indices Vs. TOPIX Ratios

The Nikkei 225/TOPIX ratio is underperforming due to the rally in banks and insurance stocks. The TPNBNK/TOPIX ratio has returned to its 2013 level.

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

Tariffs, Tapering, and Tectonic Shifts: Markets Brace for April | The New Barbarians #013

Due to market volatility, the podcast will be delayed, with stocks rebounding last week and continuing to rise today, especially with the Dow up...

William Mann

Japan Equities Seasonality

Past performances of NKY and TPX are showing some strength at the end of calendar year and weakness around the summer. April & May are...

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

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52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

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Dividend (Yield)

Nikkei Index Options Weekly (Mar 24 – 28): Weak Finish Despite USD/JPY Strength

​Weekly recap: USD/JPY and Nikkei move opposite, options volume peaks on Friday's lower move, volatility and price metrics analyzed.

John Ley

Weekly CFTC Sentiment Report – Speculative Traders Turn Bearish on the USD

Aggregate Non-Commercial (speculative) USD-bullish positioning dropped for the eighth week on the bounce, with these accounts halving net USD longs...

Scotiabank

Japan Equity Indices Vs. TOPIX Ratios

The Nikkei 225/TOPIX ratio is underperforming due to the rally in banks and insurance stocks. The TPNBNK/TOPIX ratio has returned to its 2013 level.

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

Tariffs, Tapering, and Tectonic Shifts: Markets Brace for April | The New Barbarians #013

Due to market volatility, the podcast will be delayed, with stocks rebounding last week and continuing to rise today, especially with the Dow up...

William Mann

Japan Equities Seasonality

Past performances of NKY and TPX are showing some strength at the end of calendar year and weakness around the summer. April & May are...

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

Weekly recap: USD/JPY and Nikkei move opposite, options volume peaks on Friday's lower move, volatility and price metrics analyzed.