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

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>Hong Kong equities extended their advance, although recent momentum showed signs of levelling off after a strong start to the week.</li>
<li>Strong gains across several Materials stocks helped distinguish the sector from the broader market advance.</li>
<li>Tencent’s sharp decline generated exceptionally heavy option activity and drove the increase in Communication Services sector volumes.</li>
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Hong Kong equities extended their advance, although recent momentum showed signs of levelling off after a strong start to the week.
Strong gains across several Materials stocks helped distinguish the sector from the broader market advance.
Tencent’s sharp decline generated exceptionally heavy option activity and drove the increase in Communication Services sector volumes.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly July 20–24: Tencent Drives Option Activity, Materials Surge

Hang Seng Index

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly July 20–24: Tencent Drives Option Activity, Materials Surge