Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>TCOM/1024 HK/3690 HK/780 HK: Ctrip cooperate with Kuaishou to promote traveling products(+/+/-/-)</li>
<li>PDD/ZTO/1519 HK: PDD partners with ZTO and J&amp;T for upcoming “Open during Spring Festival” event (+/+/+)</li>
<li>PDD/ SHEIN/ AMZN/ SE/ CPNG/ MELI: Temu planning to add 3P model (+/-)</li>
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TCOM/1024 HK/3690 HK/780 HK: Ctrip cooperate with Kuaishou to promote traveling products(+/+/-/-)
PDD/ZTO/1519 HK: PDD partners with ZTO and J&amp;T for upcoming “Open during Spring Festival” event (+/+/+)
PDD/ SHEIN/ AMZN/ SE/ CPNG/ MELI: Temu planning to add 3P model (+/-)


[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:TCOM/1024 HK/3690 HK/780 HK/PDD/ZTO/1519 HK/SHEIN/AMZN/SE/CPNG/MELI

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Derivatives

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:787:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba (BABA US)</a> dropped 8.6% following its USD 10.2bn placement, although the capital raising represents only 3.6% of market capitalization and will fund AI investment.</li>
<li>One-Month implied volatility stands at 42.3%, in its 61st percentile, creating elevated—but not extreme—premium income opportunities.</li>
<li>September short puts offer premiums ranging from 1.6% (OTM) to 3.7% (ATM), with lower strikes providing greater downside protection and higher strikes offering greater tactical returns.</li>
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Alibaba (BABA US) dropped 8.6% following its USD 10.2bn placement, although the capital raising represents only 3.6% of market capitalization and will fund AI investment.
One-Month implied volatility stands at 42.3%, in its 61st percentile, creating elevated—but not extreme—premium income opportunities.
September short puts offer premiums ranging from 1.6% (OTM) to 3.7% (ATM), with lower strikes providing greater downside protection and higher strikes offering greater tactical returns.


Alibaba (BABA US): Trading the Placement Dip with US Options

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<li>NTES: NetEase Announces &lt;Eggy Party&gt;’s Spin-off Game &lt;Project Three&gt; (+)</li>
<li>1219 HK/ PDD/ SHEIN/ BABA: Temu negotiating with J&amp;T for cooperation in overseas last-mile services (+)</li>
<li>PDD/ SHEIN/ AMZN/  SE/ MELI: Temu launches in South Africa (+/-)</li>
</ul>


NTES: NetEase Announces &lt;Eggy Party&gt;’s Spin-off Game &lt;Project Three&gt; (+)
1219 HK/ PDD/ SHEIN/ BABA: Temu negotiating with J&amp;T for cooperation in overseas last-mile services (+)
PDD/ SHEIN/ AMZN/  SE/ MELI: Temu launches in South Africa (+/-)


[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:NTES/BABA/PDD/3690 HK/JD/VIPS/1219 HK/SHEIN/AMZN/SE/MELI

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<li>BABA/ SE/ PDD: Lazada mass-layoffs also in China offices (+/+/-)</li>
<li>NTES: Local media published an article addressing the issue of underage top-up in NetEase's mobile game &lt;Eggy Party&gt; (/)</li>
<li>700 HK: The New Year event operation of &lt;CrossFire Mobile&gt; is a success.(+)</li>
</ul>


BABA/ SE/ PDD: Lazada mass-layoffs also in China offices (+/+/-)
NTES: Local media published an article addressing the issue of underage top-up in NetEase's mobile game &lt;Eggy Party&gt; (/)
700 HK: The New Year event operation of &lt;CrossFire Mobile&gt; is a success.(+)


[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]: BABA/SE/PDD/3690 HK/NTES/700 HK/AMZN/MELI/CPNG

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28434:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba (9988 HK)</a> dropped 9.4% following its HKD 80bn placement, although the capital raising represents only 3.6% of market capitalisation and will fund AI investment.</li>
<li>One-Month implied volatility stands at 42.3%, in its 67th percentile, creating elevated—but not extreme—premium income opportunities.</li>
<li>September short puts offer premiums ranging from 1.3% to 4.1%, with lower strikes providing greater downside protection and higher strikes offering greater tactical returns.</li>
</ul>



Alibaba (9988 HK) dropped 9.4% following its HKD 80bn placement, although the capital raising represents only 3.6% of market capitalisation and will fund AI investment.
One-Month implied volatility stands at 42.3%, in its 67th percentile, creating elevated—but not extreme—premium income opportunities.
September short puts offer premiums ranging from 1.3% to 4.1%, with lower strikes providing greater downside protection and higher strikes offering greater tactical returns.


Alibaba (9988 HK): 9% Placement Drop Creates Short-Put Setup

Brazil

MercadoLibre, Inc. operates an online trading site for the Latin American markets. The Company's website allows businesses and individuals to list items, conduct sales, and purchases online in either a fixed-price and auction format. MercadoLibre offers classified advertisements for motor vehicles, vessels, aircraft, and real estate, as well as online payment services.

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MercadoLibre (MELI US)

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:TCOM/1024 HK/3690 HK/780 HK/PDD/ZTO/1519 HK/SHEIN/AMZN/SE/CPNG/MELI

Ctrip teams up with Kuaishou to boost travel offerings; PDD collaborates with ZTO and J&T for Spring Festival event; and Temu considers adding 3P...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Alibaba (BABA US): Trading the Placement Dip with US Options

Alibaba’s placement-driven decline creates a range of US-listed short-put setups, spanning defensive entry levels and more aggressive tactical...

Gaudenz Schneider

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:NTES/BABA/PDD/3690 HK/JD/VIPS/1219 HK/SHEIN/AMZN/SE/MELI

NetEase announces spin-off game; Temu negotiates with J&T for overseas last-mile services; Temu launches in South Africa.

Blue Lotus Research Institute

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]: BABA/SE/PDD/3690 HK/NTES/700 HK/AMZN/MELI/CPNG

Lazada mass-layoffs also in China offices. NetEase faces criticism over underage top-ups in mobile game . The New Year event operation of is a...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Alibaba (9988 HK): 9% Placement Drop Creates Short-Put Setup

Alibaba’s 9% post-placement drop and elevated implied volatility create a short-put setup spanning conservative downside buffers and more...

Gaudenz Schneider

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[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:TCOM/1024 HK/3690 HK/780 HK/PDD/ZTO/1519 HK/SHEIN/AMZN/SE/CPNG/MELI

​Ctrip teams up with Kuaishou to boost travel offerings; PDD collaborates with ZTO and J&T for Spring Festival event; and Temu considers adding 3P...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Alibaba (BABA US): Trading the Placement Dip with US Options

Alibaba’s placement-driven decline creates a range of US-listed short-put setups, spanning defensive entry levels and more aggressive tactical...

Gaudenz Schneider

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]:NTES/BABA/PDD/3690 HK/JD/VIPS/1219 HK/SHEIN/AMZN/SE/MELI

​NetEase announces spin-off game; Temu negotiates with J&T for overseas last-mile services; Temu launches in South Africa.

Blue Lotus Research Institute

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]: BABA/SE/PDD/3690 HK/NTES/700 HK/AMZN/MELI/CPNG

Lazada mass-layoffs also in China offices. NetEase faces criticism over underage top-ups in mobile game . The New Year event operation of is a...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Alibaba (9988 HK): 9% Placement Drop Creates Short-Put Setup

Alibaba’s 9% post-placement drop and elevated implied volatility create a short-put setup spanning conservative downside buffers and more...

Gaudenz Schneider

Ctrip teams up with Kuaishou to boost travel offerings; PDD collaborates with ZTO and J&T for Spring Festival event; and Temu considers adding 3P...

NetEase announces spin-off game; Temu negotiates with J&T for overseas last-mile services; Temu launches in South Africa.