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>A weekly recap of volatility and price metrics, including option volumes, volatility trends, the spot/implied relationship, and open interest statistics.</li>
<li>Kospi extended its gains after a strong start, maintaining its position as a relative outperformer.</li>
<li>We examine Kospi’s recent outperformance against comparable indices as well as SP500.</li>
</ul>


A weekly recap of volatility and price metrics, including option volumes, volatility trends, the spot/implied relationship, and open interest statistics.
Kospi extended its gains after a strong start, maintaining its position as a relative outperformer.
We examine Kospi’s recent outperformance against comparable indices as well as SP500.


Kospi Index Options Weekly (Mar 17 – 21): Extending Gains and Outperformance

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Event-Driven

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India: Index changes for Nifty indices will take place. Multiple option expiries are scheduled, impacting stocks and indices such as the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY 50 Index</a>, and the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-bse-sensex-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31494:1" rel="noopener">SENSEX Index</a>.</li>
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Asia-Pacific: Key events include Hong Kong's earnings week and Tokyo CPI release, while Australia reports its Monthly CPI indicator.</li>
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USA: Significant releases include the final Q4 2024 GDP figures and the PCE Price Index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge.</li>
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India: Index changes for Nifty indices will take place. Multiple option expiries are scheduled, impacting stocks and indices such as the NIFTY 50 Index, and the SENSEX Index.

Asia-Pacific: Key events include Hong Kong's earnings week and Tokyo CPI release, while Australia reports its Monthly CPI indicator.

USA: Significant releases include the final Q4 2024 GDP figures and the PCE Price Index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge.


Market Movers: Key Dates at a Glance (March 24-30)

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<li>Central banks globally are making rate decisions, with the Fed holding steady while Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK announce their decisions today.</li>
<li>Mexico and Canada are central banks to watch, with Fitch forecasting both economies to enter recession in 2025 due to their high US trade exposure.</li>
<li>The US's global reciprocal tariffs, set to be revealed on April 2, have significant implications for the global economy, with the potential to influence central bank policies worldwide.</li>
</ul>


Central banks globally are making rate decisions, with the Fed holding steady while Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK announce their decisions today.
Mexico and Canada are central banks to watch, with Fitch forecasting both economies to enter recession in 2025 due to their high US trade exposure.
The US's global reciprocal tariffs, set to be revealed on April 2, have significant implications for the global economy, with the potential to influence central bank policies worldwide.


Central Banks Hold Steady Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

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

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Discussion of podcast topics on St. Patrick's Day and credit crisis historyAnalysis of current market trends and performance, including digital assets and tariffsComparison of market patterns from previous years to predict future performance and impact of events like tariffsThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Bear Stearns, Tariffs, and the Credit Crisis: Lessons from 2008 | The New Barbarians #012

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 rose 0.2% for the week ending 14/Mar, reversing a seven-week losing streak, driven by Middle East tensions and tighter-than-expected U.S. crude inventories.</li>
<li>U.S. rig count remained unchanged at 592, after falling by one last week. The oil rig count grew by one to 487 and gas rigs fell by one to 100.</li>
<li>WTI OI PCR rose to 0.93 on 14/Mar from 0.91 on 07/Mar. Call OI increased by 5.6% WoW, while put OI rose by 7.6%.</li>
</ul>


WTI futures rose 0.2% for the week ending 14/Mar, reversing a seven-week losing streak, driven by Middle East tensions and tighter-than-expected U.S. crude inventories.
U.S. rig count remained unchanged at 592, after falling by one last week. The oil rig count grew by one to 487 and gas rigs fell by one to 100.
WTI OI PCR rose to 0.93 on 14/Mar from 0.91 on 07/Mar. Call OI increased by 5.6% WoW, while put OI rose by 7.6%.


[US Crude Oil Options Weekly 2025/11] WTI Snaps Losing Streak on Rising Geopolitical Tensions

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)

Kospi Index Options Weekly (Mar 17 – 21): Extending Gains and Outperformance

Weekly recap of Kospi's outperformance, analyzing volatility metrics, option volumes, and open interest statistics against SP500 and other indices.

John Ley

Market Movers: Key Dates at a Glance (March 24-30)

Index changes in India's Nifty indices, key events in Asia-Pacific, and significant releases in the USA impacting stocks and indices globally.

Gaudenz Schneider

Central Banks Hold Steady Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

Reminder. China Mobile (941 HK) will release 2024 results tonight at 19:00h (HK time) and announce their dividend. Large volume traded yesterday in...

Gaudenz Schneider

Bear Stearns, Tariffs, and the Credit Crisis: Lessons from 2008 | The New Barbarians #012

Today's podcast will cover the St. Patrick's Day celebrations, the 17th anniversary of Bear Stearns becoming insolvent, current market trends,...

William Mann

[US Crude Oil Options Weekly 2025/11] WTI Snaps Losing Streak on Rising Geopolitical Tensions

WTI futures rebounded after seven weeks, driven by Middle East tensions and tight U.S. crude inventories. Oil rig count steady at 487, gas rigs...

Mint Finance

Kospi Index Options Weekly (Mar 17 – 21): Extending Gains and Outperformance

​Weekly recap of Kospi's outperformance, analyzing volatility metrics, option volumes, and open interest statistics against SP500 and other indices.

John Ley

Market Movers: Key Dates at a Glance (March 24-30)

​Index changes in India's Nifty indices, key events in Asia-Pacific, and significant releases in the USA impacting stocks and indices globally.

Gaudenz Schneider

Central Banks Hold Steady Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

Reminder. China Mobile (941 HK) will release 2024 results tonight at 19:00h (HK time) and announce their dividend. Large volume traded yesterday in...

Gaudenz Schneider

Bear Stearns, Tariffs, and the Credit Crisis: Lessons from 2008 | The New Barbarians #012

Today's podcast will cover the St. Patrick's Day celebrations, the 17th anniversary of Bear Stearns becoming insolvent, current market trends,...

William Mann

[US Crude Oil Options Weekly 2025/11] WTI Snaps Losing Streak on Rising Geopolitical Tensions

​WTI futures rebounded after seven weeks, driven by Middle East tensions and tight U.S. crude inventories. Oil rig count steady at 487, gas rigs...

Mint Finance

Weekly recap of Kospi's outperformance, analyzing volatility metrics, option volumes, and open interest statistics against SP500 and other indices.

Index changes in India's Nifty indices, key events in Asia-Pacific, and significant releases in the USA impacting stocks and indices globally.

WTI futures rebounded after seven weeks, driven by Middle East tensions and tight U.S. crude inventories. Oil rig count steady at 487, gas rigs...