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

Rikki Malik

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes or outlook</li>
<li>The new Trump Administration’s “plan” for China is becoming clearer</li>
<li>What’s next for markets after the tumultuous events of the last week</li>
</ul>


A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes or outlook
The new Trump Administration’s “plan” for China is becoming clearer
What’s next for markets after the tumultuous events of the last week


Overview #22 – The Lunatics Have Taken over the Asylum

Equity Derivatives Broker - Japan Options, Vantage Capital Markets Japan

Jay Cameron

Equity Derivatives Broker - Japan Options

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.

Macroeconomics

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<li>An interesting day for the market after the announcement of tariffs previous day.</li>
<li>When analyzing this market move, it may help to look at the countries affected by tariffs in terms of the amount of tariffs (fig. 1, fig 2.). vs the movement on the main indices in that country.</li>
<li>Many impacted indices are 5% to 10% in the red in April as a result, including the EU indices.</li>
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An interesting day for the market after the announcement of tariffs previous day.
When analyzing this market move, it may help to look at the countries affected by tariffs in terms of the amount of tariffs (fig. 1, fig 2.). vs the movement on the main indices in that country.
Many impacted indices are 5% to 10% in the red in April as a result, including the EU indices.


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

François-Xavier Pustoc'h

Equity Derivatives Broker - Delta One Japan

<ul><li>Global equities selling off with Japanese equities down 10.33%, World -11.29% and US -11.54% this week. Chinese equities started to sell off now too with HSCE down 12.75%. The sell-off is now across asset class with Energy and Metals moving lower.</li><li>Japan Sectors: Nonferrous Metals -21.14, Banks -18.96%, Oil &amp; Coal -18.09%</li><li>JPY 5Y Rates down 31bps, ITRAXX Japan 5Y jumped 26.54 pts to 83.82</li></ul>

Global equities selling off with Japanese equities down 10.33%, World -11.29% and US -11.54% this week. Chinese equities started to sell off now too with HSCE down 12.75%. The sell-off is now across asset class with Energy and Metals moving lower.Japan Sectors: Nonferrous Metals -21.14, Banks -18.96%, Oil &amp; Coal -18.09%JPY 5Y Rates down 31bps, ITRAXX Japan 5Y jumped 26.54 pts to 83.82

Weekly Macroeconomic Report (Apr 9th, 2025)

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

Maxis Nikkei 225 Index Fund / Equity Derivatives

<ul>
<li>Volatility percentiles are flashing, and we explore what recent price action could signal for the week ahead.</li>
<li>Put activity surged, with especially heavy interest on Thursday and Friday and concentrated in short dates expiries.</li>
<li>We highlight the potential for equity market volatility to spill over into currency markets.</li>
</ul>


Volatility percentiles are flashing, and we explore what recent price action could signal for the week ahead.
Put activity surged, with especially heavy interest on Thursday and Friday and concentrated in short dates expiries.
We highlight the potential for equity market volatility to spill over into currency markets.


Nikkei Index Options Weekly Mar 31 – Apr 04): Volatility Elevated, Put Demand Surges

Quantitative Researcher, MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Quantitative Researcher

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

<ul>
<li>Analysis of the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nikkei-225" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22909:1" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">Hang Seng</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-stock-exchange-kospi-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26021:1" rel="noopener">KOSPI 200</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-500-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22886:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P 500</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nasdaq-100-stock-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26197:1" rel="noopener">Nasdaq-100</a> stock indices: where is the bottom for the global stock market rout? </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/nasdaq-100-ndx-and-trump-s-tariffs-war-how-to-read-our-insights-models-during-a-bear-market-crash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">As explained in this insight</a>, our models have been battle-tested since 2008. While they can't predict the future, they provide valuable insights for identifying market bottoms during crashes. </li>
<li>What follows is a focused analysis of each market index we track, aimed at identifying potential bottoms amid extreme sell-offs, helping position ahead of the next Bear Market rally/reversal. </li>
</ul>


Analysis of the NIFTY, Nikkei 225, Hang Seng, KOSPI 200, S&amp;P/ASX 200, S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq-100 stock indices: where is the bottom for the global stock market rout? 

As explained in this insight, our models have been battle-tested since 2008. While they can't predict the future, they provide valuable insights for identifying market bottoms during crashes. 
What follows is a focused analysis of each market index we track, aimed at identifying potential bottoms amid extreme sell-offs, helping position ahead of the next Bear Market rally/reversal. 


Global Stocks Outlook: Where Is the Bottom for This Crash?

Japan

The Nikkei-225 Stock Average is a price-weighted average of 225 top-rated Japanese companies listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Nikkei Stock Average was first published on May 16, 1949, where the average price was ¥176.21 with a divisor of 225. 

Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX)

Overview #22 – The Lunatics Have Taken over the Asylum

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. What happens next for markets after the events of the last week

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John Ley

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Nico Rosti

Overview #22 – The Lunatics Have Taken over the Asylum

A review of recent events/data impacting our investment themes and outlook. What happens next for markets after the events of the last week

Rikki Malik

Smart Coffee: 7 April 2025

An interesting day for the market after the announcement of tariffs previous day. When analyzing this market move, it may help to look at the...

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

Weekly Macroeconomic Report (Apr 9th, 2025)

Global equities selling off with Japanese equities down 10.33%, World -11.29% and US -11.54% this week. Chinese equities started to sell off now...

Vantage Capital Markets Japan

Nikkei Index Options Weekly Mar 31 – Apr 04): Volatility Elevated, Put Demand Surges

​Recent volatility percentiles suggest potential market movement ahead. We highlight the potential for spillover of equity market volatility into...

John Ley

Global Stocks Outlook: Where Is the Bottom for This Crash?

Analysis of Major Global Stock Indices to Identify Potential Intermediate Bottoms: Where Could the First Bear Market Rallies Begin?

Nico Rosti

Recent volatility percentiles suggest potential market movement ahead. We highlight the potential for spillover of equity market volatility into...