Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Ex-Portfolio Manager with over 25 years of derivatives experience across products and geographies. Specializing in all things Vol - Relative Value volatility trading, Cross-Asset volatility strategies and event handicapping and trading. Develops own proprietary trading tools and analysis.  
Previously: Options Specialist and Market Maker at BMO, Managing Director Global Equity Derivatives at TDS. Most recently, Portfolio Manager of volatility portfolio at Polar Aset Management Partners (> $USD 7 billion multi-strategy hedge fund) focusing on cross-asset relative value volatility and derivative fund overlays.

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Hang Seng Index (HSI) Outlook Ahead of Sep25 Rebalance

Xiaomi (1810.HK) Q2 Earnings: Setup Features Low Volatility and Recent Underperformance

Xiaomi: Sentiment Surges, Option Market Signals Overreach

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (June 23 – 27): Breadth Snaps Back and Option Volumes Surge

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>Broad-Based strength across sectors pushed HSI higher despite late-week weakness.</li>
<li>Option trading accelerated into week’s end, with Calls showing a modest uptick.</li>
<li>The HKD pulled back from the top end of its trading range after prior interventions.</li>
</ul>


Broad-Based strength across sectors pushed HSI higher despite late-week weakness.
Option trading accelerated into week’s end, with Calls showing a modest uptick.
The HKD pulled back from the top end of its trading range after prior interventions.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (Aug 11 – 15): Market Breadth Expands, Options Activity Grows