能源化工期权策略早报：能源化工期权-20251029

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy and chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others [9]. - Select some varieties from each sector to provide options strategies and recommendations [9]. - Write options strategy reports for each options variety according to the analysis of the underlying market, research on options factors, and options strategy recommendations [9]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The futures prices of most energy and chemical products showed a downward trend. For example, the price of crude oil SC2512 dropped by 8 to 458, a decline of 1.78%; the price of synthetic rubber BR2512 dropped by 285 to 10,585, a decline of 2.62%. Only the price of rubber RU2601 increased by 10 to 15,395, an increase of 0.06% [4]. 3.2 Options Factor - Volume and Position PCR - The PCR indicators of different options varieties showed different trends. For example, the volume PCR of crude oil increased by 0.14 to 0.86, and the position PCR decreased by 0.01 to 0.81; the volume PCR of methanol increased by 0.26 to 0.84, and the position PCR decreased by 0.02 to 0.51 [5]. 3.3 Options Factor - Pressure and Support Levels - Different options varieties have different pressure and support levels. For example, the pressure level of crude oil is 590, and the support level is 440; the pressure level of methanol is 2300, and the support level is 2200 [6]. 3.4 Options Factor - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different options varieties also showed different trends. For example, the weighted implied volatility of crude oil decreased by 1.69 to 30.31; the weighted implied volatility of methanol increased by 1.00 to 19.46 [7]. 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations 3.5.1 Energy - Related Options: Crude Oil - Fundamental analysis: US refinery demand has stabilized and rebounded. During the recent oil price decline, shale oil production only decreased by 10,000 barrels per day. OPEC exports have increased, but most of them are absorbed by China, so there is no obvious visible inventory in the market. In Europe, the overall refined oil inventory is in a low - level destocking state, the crude oil inventory has increased, but the refinery demand is about to enter the peak season, and the diesel crack spread remains high [8]. - Market analysis: Since July, the crude oil market has gradually weakened and then consolidated in a range. In August, it first rose and then fell, showing a short - term weak shock. In September, it continued to be weak and bearish and then gradually rebounded. In October, it fell sharply and then stopped falling and rebounded [8]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of crude oil options has decreased to near the average. The position PCR of options is reported at around 0.80, indicating that the crude oil market has been weak recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 590, and the support level is 440 [8]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - neutral call + put options combination strategy to obtain options time value and directional returns, and dynamically adjust the position to keep the position delta neutral. Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy, hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [8]. 3.5.2 Energy - Related Options: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - Fundamental analysis: The US is under great pressure due to high production and high inventory. Extreme weather in winter and the trend of Sino - US trade will affect its price and trade flow. At present, the total export volume from the Middle East is relatively stable, and OPEC+ policies and actual production increases will affect future exports [10]. - Market analysis: In July, LPG reached a high and then fell back, continuously declining and then weakly consolidating. Since August, it has accelerated its decline, moved downward bearishly, then rebounded and rose but was blocked and fell back. In September, it first fell and then rose, gradually warming up. Overall, it shows an oversold rebound market with pressure above [10]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of LPG options has significantly decreased and returned to near the lower - than - average level. The position PCR of LPG options is reported at around 0.80, indicating that the LPG market has been weak recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 4550, and the support level is 4000 [10]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - neutral call + put options combination strategy to obtain options time value and directional returns, and dynamically adjust the position to keep the position delta neutral. Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy, hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [10]. 3.5.3 Alcohol - Related Options: Methanol - Fundamental analysis: The port inventory is 1.5122 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 20,800 tons. The unloading is lower than expected, and the inventory accumulation speed has slowed down. The enterprise inventory is 360,400 tons, a month - on - month increase of 500 tons, and it is at a low level compared with the same period last year [10]. - Market analysis: In July, methanol reached a high and then fell back, continuously declining and then fluctuating greatly. Since August, it has gradually weakened and moved downward bearishly. In September, it consolidated at a low level and then rebounded. Since October, it has continued to be weak and bearish. Overall, it shows a weak market trend with pressure above [10]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of methanol options fluctuates around the historical average level. The position PCR of methanol options is reported below 0.80, indicating that the methanol market has been in a weak and oscillating state recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 2300, and the support level is 2200 [10]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - bearish call + put options combination strategy to obtain options time value, and dynamically adjust the position to keep the position delta bearish. Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy, hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option. When the market rebounds to a high strike price, close the position in combination with spot sales [10]. 3.5.4 Alcohol - Related Options: Ethylene Glycol - Fundamental analysis: Last week, the EG load was 73.3%, a month - on - month decrease of 3.7%. Among them, the load of synthetic gas production was 82.2%, a month - on - month increase of 0.8%; the load of ethylene production was 68.2%, a month - on - month decrease of 6.3%. The port inventory is 579,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 38,000 tons; the inventory days of downstream factories are 13.4 days, a month - on - month increase of 0.2 days. In the short term, the arrival volume last week was moderately low, the departure volume increased, and the port inventory is expected to slightly decrease. With the high domestic load and the increase in overseas arrivals, ethylene glycol has entered the inventory accumulation cycle [11]. - Market analysis: In July, ethylene glycol weakly consolidated and oscillated at a low level, gradually rose, and then fell rapidly. In August, it continued to weakly consolidate slightly. Since September, it has continued to be weak and bearish. Overall, it shows a weak market trend with pressure above [11]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of ethylene glycol options fluctuates around the lower - than - average level. The position PCR of options is reported at around 0.70, indicating that the short - selling force of ethylene glycol has been relatively strong recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 4500, and the support level is 4050 [11]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: Construct a bearish spread combination strategy of put options to obtain directional returns. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - volatility strategy to obtain time value returns. Spot long - hedging strategy: Hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [11]. 3.5.5 Polyolefin - Related Options: Polypropylene - Fundamental analysis: The inventory of PE production enterprises is 514,600 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 2.81%, and an increase of 2.02% compared with the same period last year; the inventory of PE traders is 50,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.70%. The inventory of PP production enterprises is 638,500 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 5.92%, and an increase of 12.69% compared with the same period last year; the inventory of PP traders is 220,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 7.80%; the PP port inventory is 66,800 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 1.62%. The overall inventory pressure of PP is higher than that of PE [11]. - Market analysis: Since July, the decline of polypropylene has narrowed, gradually stabilized, slightly oscillated and rebounded, and then rapidly declined. In August, it maintained a weak and slight fluctuation. In September, it continued to be weak and bearish. In October, it accelerated its decline and then oscillated at a low level. Overall, it shows a weak market trend with bearish pressure above [11]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of polypropylene options has decreased to near the average level. The position PCR of options is reported at around 0.70, indicating that the polypropylene market has weakened recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 6900, and the support level is 6300 [11]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: None. Spot long - hedging strategy: Hold a spot long position + buy an at - the - money put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [11]. 3.5.6 Rubber - Related Options: Rubber - Fundamental analysis: The offer price of the imported rubber market has risen, traders have rotated stocks, and the factory's inventory - building sentiment has been weak. The futures market has maintained a relatively strong oscillating pattern, and the spot price of domestic natural rubber has followed the market up. The downstream procurement willingness has been relatively weak, mainly replenishing goods with appropriate rigid demand. The overall trading atmosphere in the market has been average, and the actual transaction performance has been light [12]. - Market analysis: Since July, the rubber market has continued to rise in the short term, reached a high, and then fell back. In August, it gradually warmed up and rose and then consolidated and oscillated in a range. Since September, it has maintained a weak and bearish trend. In October, it continued to be weak and consolidated at a low level. Overall, it shows a weak consolidation market trend with support below and pressure above [12]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of rubber options has risen rapidly and then decreased to near the lower - than - average level. The position PCR of rubber options is reported below 0.60. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying has dropped significantly to 17,000, and the support level is 14,000 [12]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - bearish call + put options combination strategy to obtain options time value and directional returns, and dynamically adjust the position to keep the position delta bearish. Spot hedging strategy: None [12]. 3.5.7 Polyester - Related Options: PTA - Fundamental analysis: The PTA load is 78.8%, a month - on - month increase of 2.8%. In terms of equipment, the load of Yisheng Ningbo has slightly decreased, and the load of individual equipment has recovered. The maintenance volume of PTA in October has slightly decreased, and the overall load is low under low processing fees [12]. - Market analysis: In July, the PTA market continued to be weak and then rebounded and rose. In August, it fell back, slightly consolidated, and then rapidly rebounded, rose, and was blocked and fell back. In September, it continued to be weak and bearish. Overall, it shows a weak and bearish market trend with pressure above [12]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of PTA options fluctuates at a relatively high level above the average. The position PCR of PTA options is reported at around 0.70, indicating that the PTA market has been in an oscillating state recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 4600, and the support level is 4300 [12]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - bearish call + put options combination strategy to obtain options time value, and dynamically adjust the position to keep the position delta bearish. Spot hedging strategy: None [12]. 3.5.8 Alkali - Related Options: Caustic Soda - Fundamental analysis: In the spot market, non - aluminum industries have no obvious inventory - building behavior, which is lower than expected, or they are waiting for the spot price to bottom out to stimulate speculative demand. Secondly, as the maintenance is restored, the spot support may weaken. The price of liquid chlorine has risen, weakening the cost support [13]. - Market analysis: In July, caustic soda first rose and then fell. In August, it quickly fell back, then gradually rebounded, moved upward bullishly in the short term, and then oscillated at a high level. Since September, it has continuously reported negative lines and gradually weakened. In October, it accelerated its decline. Overall, it shows a weak and bearish market trend with pressure above recently [13]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of caustic soda options fluctuates at a relatively high level. The position PCR of caustic soda options is reported below 0.80, indicating that the caustic soda market has been in a weak and oscillating state recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 2600, and the support level is 2240 [13]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: Construct a bearish spread combination strategy to obtain directional returns. Volatility strategy: None. Spot collar hedging strategy: Hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [13]. 3.5.9 Alkali - Related Options: Soda Ash - Fundamental analysis: As of October 25, 2025, the in - factory inventory of soda ash is 1.7021 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 16,000 tons; the available inventory days are 14.11 days, a month - on - month increase of 0.01 days. The in - factory inventory of heavy soda ash is 93.45 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 0.62 yuan/ton; the in - factory inventory of light soda ash is 76.76 yuan/ton, a month - on - month increase of 0.78 yuan/ton [13]. - Market analysis: Since August, the soda ash market has continued to be weak and consolidated. In September, it fluctuated slightly at a low level and was weak. In October, it continued to be weak. Recently, it shows a low - level weak oscillating market trend with support below [13]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of soda ash options fluctuates at a relatively high level in history. The position PCR of soda ash options is reported below 0.60, indicating that the bearish pressure is relatively strong. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 1300, and the support level is 1100 [13]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - volatility combination strategy to obtain volatility returns. Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy, hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [13]. 3.5.10 Other Energy - Chemical Options: Urea - Fundamental analysis: The enterprise inventory is 1.6302 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 14,800 tons, and it is at a high level compared with the same period last year. The port inventory is 210,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 236,000 tons, and the goods are accelerating to leave the port [14]. - Market analysis: In July, the urea market oscillated widely in a range under the bearish pressure line and then rose rapidly. In August, it continued to fluctuate widely in a range. In September, it gradually weakened. In October, it oscillated weakly at a low level. Overall, it shows a low - level oscillating and weak market trend [14]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of urea options fluctuates slightly around the historical average level