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

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<li>Top Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed covered call candidates for the month of May.</li>
<li>The top 10 provide an average ~5.71% premium with a potential ~6.98% 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 May.
The top 10 provide an average ~5.71% premium with a potential ~6.98% upside P&amp;L if exercised.
Investors with a neutral 1-month view on the underlying can seek to generate income.


EQD | Hong Kong May 2026 Monthly Covered Call Report

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>
</ul>


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

<ul>
<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of HSI 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 ALIBABA, XIAOMI, HSBC, MEITUAN, LI AUTO, CNOOC.</li>
</ul>


We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of HSI 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 ALIBABA, XIAOMI, HSBC, MEITUAN, LI AUTO, CNOOC.


HSI Index Earning Revision (Mar): Oil and Tech

Contemporary Amperex Technology / Event-Driven

Contemporary Amperex Technology (3750 HK)

<ul>
<li>On 5 March 2026, we published a quantitative event study covering 12 completed HSI rebalance events ahead of implementation on 9 March.</li>
<li>We are following up with a post-event wrap-up now that the March-2026 cycle has moved into WI3. This note assesses how the current event played out against the historical framework.</li>
<li>Scorecard: 2/4 clean matches, 2/4 partial. CATL delivered strong post-implementation performance, driven by earnings rather than rebalance flow. DELETE selling concentrated in WI3 rather than WI0-4.</li>
</ul>


On 5 March 2026, we published a quantitative event study covering 12 completed HSI rebalance events ahead of implementation on 9 March.
We are following up with a post-event wrap-up now that the March-2026 cycle has moved into WI3. This note assesses how the current event played out against the historical framework.
Scorecard: 2/4 clean matches, 2/4 partial. CATL delivered strong post-implementation performance, driven by earnings rather than rebalance flow. DELETE selling concentrated in WI3 rather than WI0-4.


HSI Index Rebalance: March 2026 Post-Event Review

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Mar 13th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Tencent, Alibaba, CNOOC, Petrochina, Cmoc, Yankuang Energy, Sinopec, CSPC Pharma.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Mar 13th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in Tencent, Alibaba, CNOOC, Petrochina, Cmoc, Yankuang Energy, Sinopec, CSPC Pharma.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Tencent, Alibaba, CNOOC, Petrochina, Cmoc, Yankuang Energy, Sinopec

China

Laopu Gold is a leading Chinese designer, manufacturer, and retailer of heritage gold jewelry, offering products with Chinese culture-inspired designs and craftsmanship. The company sells pure gold, gem-set, and non-gold jewelry through both offline retail stores and online platforms, and provides maintenance and repair services. Founded in 2009, its headquarters are located in Beijing, China.

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Laopu Gold (6181 HK)

EQD | Hong Kong May 2026 Monthly Covered Call Report

May's top covered call candidates on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange offer a 5.71% premium and potential 6.98% upside if exercised, ideal for...

Nicholas Pezolano

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

HSI Index Earning Revision (Mar): Oil and Tech

We analyzed HSI's consensus for Mar 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in ALIBABA, XIAOMI, HSBC, MEITUAN, LI AUTO, CNOOC.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSI Index Rebalance: March 2026 Post-Event Review

March 2026 HSI rebalance wrap-up: 3 ADDs, 1 DELETE. Framework scored 2/4 match, 2/4 partial. Record dispersion, delayed DELETE selling, and an...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Short Interest Weekly: Tencent, Alibaba, CNOOC, Petrochina, Cmoc, Yankuang Energy, Sinopec

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Mar 13th and highlight short interest changes in Tencent, Alibaba, CNOOC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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EQD | Hong Kong May 2026 Monthly Covered Call Report

​May's top covered call candidates on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange offer a 5.71% premium and potential 6.98% upside if exercised, ideal for...

Nicholas Pezolano

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

HSI Index Earning Revision (Mar): Oil and Tech

We analyzed HSI's consensus for Mar 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in ALIBABA, XIAOMI, HSBC, MEITUAN, LI AUTO, CNOOC.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSI Index Rebalance: March 2026 Post-Event Review

March 2026 HSI rebalance wrap-up: 3 ADDs, 1 DELETE. Framework scored 2/4 match, 2/4 partial. Record dispersion, delayed DELETE selling, and an...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Short Interest Weekly: Tencent, Alibaba, CNOOC, Petrochina, Cmoc, Yankuang Energy, Sinopec

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Mar 13th and highlight short interest changes in Tencent, Alibaba, CNOOC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

May's top covered call candidates on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange offer a 5.71% premium and potential 6.98% upside if exercised, ideal for...