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

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<li>Weak index performance and range break coincided with rising volatility and weak breadth across single stocks.</li>
<li>Option activity picked up sharply, with flows suggesting a more defensive tone emerging during the week.</li>
<li>A variety of metrics point towards a sharp increase in hedging.</li>
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Weak index performance and range break coincided with rising volatility and weak breadth across single stocks.
Option activity picked up sharply, with flows suggesting a more defensive tone emerging during the week.
A variety of metrics point towards a sharp increase in hedging.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (Mar 23–27): Volatility Rises Amid Increased Hedging Activity

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cathay-pacific-airways-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:243:1" rel="noopener">Cathay Pacific Airways (293 HK)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cathay-pacific-airways-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:243:1" rel="noopener"></a>'s recent outperformance is predicted on a (perceived) greater flexibility to shift capacity/routes versus <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/air-china-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1080:1" rel="noopener">Air China Ltd (A) (601111 CH)</a>, and proportionately less Middle East exposure.</li>
<li>Preceding my comments on Cathay/Air China  - and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wh-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13200:1" rel="noopener">WH Group (288 HK)</a> - are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</li>
<li>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.</li>
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Cathay Pacific Airways (293 HK)'s recent outperformance is predicted on a (perceived) greater flexibility to shift capacity/routes versus Air China Ltd (A) (601111 CH), and proportionately less Middle East exposure.
Preceding my comments on Cathay/Air China  - and WH Group (288 HK) - are the current setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.
These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity of US$1mn, and a % market capitalisation &gt;20%.


StubWorld: Cathay Air Outperforming Air China; And WH Group Outperforming Smithfield

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<li>If you like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toyota-industries-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4500:1" rel="noopener">Toyota Industries (6201 JP)</a>'s Appraisal Rights case, buy. If a LO investor who held until now and bullish the market, sell now and replace your beta.</li>
<li>Current NAV levels for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/prosus-nv" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28104:1" rel="noopener">Prosus NV (PRX NA)</a> are somewhat depressed. To a lesser extent, so is the implied stub (netting off the stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a>).</li>
<li>China has established itself as the global EVs benchmark. But  expect increased competition, overcapacity, and in turn, profit squeeze. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfeng-motor-group-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:910:1" rel="noopener">Dongfeng Motor (489 HK)</a>is trading full ahead of VOYAH's spin-off.</li>
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If you like Toyota Industries (6201 JP)'s Appraisal Rights case, buy. If a LO investor who held until now and bullish the market, sell now and replace your beta.
Current NAV levels for Prosus NV (PRX NA) are somewhat depressed. To a lesser extent, so is the implied stub (netting off the stake in Tencent (700 HK)).
China has established itself as the global EVs benchmark. But  expect increased competition, overcapacity, and in turn, profit squeeze. Dongfeng Motor (489 HK)is trading full ahead of VOYAH's spin-off.


Last Week In Event SPACE: Toyota Inds., Prosus/Tencent, Dongfeng Motor, WH Group

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>MUYUAN plans to issue 274 million shares at a maximum price of HK$39/share. If based on net profit forecast of 2025, 2026, 2027, P/E would be 11x, 9.5x, 7.7x, respectively.</li>
<li>Reasonable valuation of MUYUAN-A share and MUYUAN-H share would be higher than peers such as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wens-foodstuff-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22859:1" rel="noopener">Wens Foodstuff </a>(P/E of 12.9x by Jan.30), <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wh-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13200:1" rel="noopener">WH Group </a>(P/E of 9x by Jan.30).</li>
<li>If industry average valuation is used as the benchmark, based on 2026 forecast, the IPO pricing leaves decent room for stock price increases for both MUYUAN A and H share. </li>
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MUYUAN plans to issue 274 million shares at a maximum price of HK$39/share. If based on net profit forecast of 2025, 2026, 2027, P/E would be 11x, 9.5x, 7.7x, respectively.
Reasonable valuation of MUYUAN-A share and MUYUAN-H share would be higher than peers such as Wens Foodstuff (P/E of 12.9x by Jan.30), WH Group (P/E of 9x by Jan.30).
If industry average valuation is used as the benchmark, based on 2026 forecast, the IPO pricing leaves decent room for stock price increases for both MUYUAN A and H share. 


Muyuan Foods (2714.HK) - Thoughts on IPO Pricing and Valuation Outlook

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/muyuan-foods-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3705:1" rel="noopener">Muyuan Foods Co (2714 HK)</a> priced its H Share at HK$39 to raise HK$10,684 million (US$1.4 billion) in gross proceeds. The H Share will be listed tomorrow.</li>
<li>I discussed the H Share listing in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/muyuan-foods-h-share-listing-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:218326" rel="noopener">Muyuan Foods H Share Listing: The Investment Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/muyuan-foods-h-share-listing-2714-hk-valuation-insights" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:219264" rel="noopener">Muyuan Foods H Share Listing (2714 HK): Valuation Insights</a>. </li>
<li>Muyuan's international and retail oversubscription rates were below the median of recent large AH listings. The AH discount remains attractive.</li>
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Muyuan Foods Co (2714 HK) priced its H Share at HK$39 to raise HK$10,684 million (US$1.4 billion) in gross proceeds. The H Share will be listed tomorrow.
I discussed the H Share listing in Muyuan Foods H Share Listing: The Investment Case and Muyuan Foods H Share Listing (2714 HK): Valuation Insights. 
Muyuan's international and retail oversubscription rates were below the median of recent large AH listings. The AH discount remains attractive.


Muyuan Foods H Share Listing (2714 HK): Trading Debut

Hong Kong

WH Group is the world's largest pork company, operating across China, the US, and Europe. It integrates hog production, slaughtering, and the processing and distribution of packaged meats and fresh pork. The company's core business includes a wide range of packaged meat products and fresh pork. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the company traces its origins back to 1958.

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WH Group (288 HK)

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (Mar 23–27): Volatility Rises Amid Increased Hedging Activity

Rising volatility and weaker breadth set the tone for the week, with option flows and ETF activity pointing to a clear shift toward increased hedging.

John Ley

StubWorld: Cathay Air Outperforming Air China; And WH Group Outperforming Smithfield

It's a weak parent/sub relationship; however I'd be reversing Cathay vs. Air China here. I'd also look to reverse the WH Group stub. Shorts are...

David Blennerhassett

Last Week In Event SPACE: Toyota Inds., Prosus/Tencent, Dongfeng Motor, WH Group

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Muyuan Foods (2714.HK) - Thoughts on IPO Pricing and Valuation Outlook

The IPO pricing of MUYUAN is attractive, with potential decent upside(e.g. up 34% if based on industry average valuation). Based on the forecast of...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

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