Research from Water Tower Research, Water Tower Research

Water Tower Research

Research from Water Tower Research

Water Tower Research is a leading equity research firm that provides research on micro, small and mid cap companies.

Water Tower Research was founded by Wall Street veterans after witnessing a fundamental shift in the investment research industry with the result being a declining knowledge base among investors, a lack of awareness and a shrinking pool of fundamental research being conducted on companies across the small-cap and micro-cap spectrum. The same issues are now increasingly occurring in the mid-cap space. This sea change within the investment community is impacting not only the companies themselves but also current shareholders and potential investors. With significantly less active sell-side sponsorship by Wall Street, a substantial information gap has developed between companies and various constituents in the financial community. The net result is fewer channels for insight and information to flow between companies and investors.

Equity Research Firm

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The WTR Sustainable Index was down 7.2% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (down 9.1%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 9.7%), and the Nasdaq Index (down 9.8%).</li><li>Energy Technology (12.8% of the index) was down 9.0%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (45.0% of the index) was down 8.8%, ClimateTech Mining was down 3.0%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions (21.6% of the index) was down 6.4%.</li><li>Top 10 Performers: PGTK, GWTI, MVST, NRM, LEV, AZRE, JEV, <span style="font-size: var(--content-font-size);">VIHD, ENG, RUN</span></li></ul>

The WTR Sustainable Index was down 7.2% W/W versus the S&amp;P 500 Index (down 9.1%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 9.7%), and the Nasdaq Index (down 9.8%).Energy Technology (12.8% of the index) was down 9.0%, while Industrial Climate and Ag Technology (45.0% of the index) was down 8.8%, ClimateTech Mining was down 3.0%, and Advanced Transportation Solutions (21.6% of the index) was down 6.4%.Top 10 Performers: PGTK, GWTI, MVST, NRM, LEV, AZRE, JEV, VIHD, ENG, RUN

Sustainable Investing Surveyor - Focus on Origin Materials (ORGN)

Oil and Gas, Mint Finance

Suhas Reddy

Oil and Gas

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

Commodities

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<li>WTI futures fell 10.6% for the week ending 04/Apr, driven primarily by President Trump’s tariff announcement, which was broader and more severe than markets had anticipated.</li>
<li>The U.S. rig count fell by two to 590. The oil rig count grew by five to 489, while gas rigs dropped by seven to 96.</li>
<li>WTI OI PCR fell to 0.88 on 04/Apr compared to 0.91 on 28/Mar. Call OI increased by 10.8% WoW, while put OI grew by 7.2%.</li>
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WTI futures fell 10.6% for the week ending 04/Apr, driven primarily by President Trump’s tariff announcement, which was broader and more severe than markets had anticipated.
The U.S. rig count fell by two to 590. The oil rig count grew by five to 489, while gas rigs dropped by seven to 96.
WTI OI PCR fell to 0.88 on 04/Apr compared to 0.91 on 28/Mar. Call OI increased by 10.8% WoW, while put OI grew by 7.2%.


[US Crude Oil Options Weekly 2025/14] WTI Dropped to Four-Year Low on Trump’s Tariffs

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

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<li>The logic behind the tariff is not just a slap in the face for a lot of other nations but also net imports over exports. </li>
<li>Companies benefitting from the globalization will suffer, and the ones with domestic-centric businesses with real assets in proximity may be less hurt. </li>
<li>This could accelerate the forming of new trading bloc that may change the current world order. </li>
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The logic behind the tariff is not just a slap in the face for a lot of other nations but also net imports over exports. 
Companies benefitting from the globalization will suffer, and the ones with domestic-centric businesses with real assets in proximity may be less hurt. 
This could accelerate the forming of new trading bloc that may change the current world order. 


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

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 / Equity Derivatives

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<li>Volatility percentiles are flashing red, and we explore what recent price action could signal for the week ahead.</li>
<li>Implied vol rose meaningfully, approaching historical extremes, with more pressure likely as the week begins.</li>
<li>Options hedge adjustments are discussed following a strong move in both price and vol.</li>
</ul>


Volatility percentiles are flashing red, and we explore what recent price action could signal for the week ahead.
Implied vol rose meaningfully, approaching historical extremes, with more pressure likely as the week begins.
Options hedge adjustments are discussed following a strong move in both price and vol.


Kospi Index Options Weekly (Mar 31 – Apr 4): Rising Vol, Local and Global Political Undercurrents

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

United States

The S&P 500® is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities and serves as the foundation for a wide range of investment products. The index includes 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80% coverage of available market capitalization.

S&P 500 INDEX (SPX INDEX)

Sustainable Investing Surveyor - Focus on Origin Materials (ORGN)

The WTR Sustainable Index was down 7.2% W/W versus the S&P 500 Index (down 9.1%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 9.7%), and the Nasdaq Index (down...

Water Tower Research

[US Crude Oil Options Weekly 2025/14] WTI Dropped to Four-Year Low on Trump’s Tariffs

Oil prices plummeted due to Trump's tariff announcement, leading to a drop in the U.S. rig count and a decrease in WTI OI PCR.

Mint Finance

Tariff: New World Order?

Tariffs could shift global trade dynamics, favoring domestic-focused companies and potentially leading to the formation of new trading blocs.

Henry Soediarko

Kospi Index Options Weekly (Mar 31 – Apr 4): Rising Vol, Local and Global Political Undercurrents

We discuss how trading could unfold on Monday, the adjustment of a hedge recommendation and why recent price action hardens our conviction that...

John Ley

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

Sustainable Investing Surveyor - Focus on Origin Materials (ORGN)

The WTR Sustainable Index was down 7.2% W/W versus the S&P 500 Index (down 9.1%), the Russell 2000 Index (down 9.7%), and the Nasdaq Index (down...

Water Tower Research

[US Crude Oil Options Weekly 2025/14] WTI Dropped to Four-Year Low on Trump’s Tariffs

​Oil prices plummeted due to Trump's tariff announcement, leading to a drop in the U.S. rig count and a decrease in WTI OI PCR.

Mint Finance

Tariff: New World Order?

​Tariffs could shift global trade dynamics, favoring domestic-focused companies and potentially leading to the formation of new trading blocs.

Henry Soediarko

Kospi Index Options Weekly (Mar 31 – Apr 4): Rising Vol, Local and Global Political Undercurrents

We discuss how trading could unfold on Monday, the adjustment of a hedge recommendation and why recent price action hardens our conviction that...

John Ley

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

Oil prices plummeted due to Trump's tariff announcement, leading to a drop in the U.S. rig count and a decrease in WTI OI PCR.

Tariffs could shift global trade dynamics, favoring domestic-focused companies and potentially leading to the formation of new trading blocs.

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