Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Financial Economist with over 20 years of investment experience across all asset classes. He has worked as a sell-side derivatives researcher and trader on one of London’s largest trading floors, and as a structurer and portfolio manager for the buy-side in Switzerland. As head of Quantitative Strategy at an Asian WealthTech company, Gaudi and his team designed over 50 distinct investment strategies for institutional clients in Australasia.

Gaudi’s analysis follows a scientific approach based on empirical research and quantitative evidence.

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Equity Derivatives

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Context: Over the past five trading days, <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> multi-leg option strategies showcased a variety of approaches. Selected trades are highlighted.</li>
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Highlights: Option traders positioned for a recovery into August earnings while retaining downside protection beyond the event through diagonal put spreads.</li>
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Why read: This breakdown of complex option strategies sheds light on market sentiment and positioning. Detailed examples provide actionable insights that could inspire similar strategies.</li>
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Context: Over the past five trading days, Alibaba (9988 HK) multi-leg option strategies showcased a variety of approaches. Selected trades are highlighted.

Highlights: Option traders positioned for a recovery into August earnings while retaining downside protection beyond the event through diagonal put spreads.

Why read: This breakdown of complex option strategies sheds light on market sentiment and positioning. Detailed examples provide actionable insights that could inspire similar strategies.


Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI INDEX)

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