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1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy and chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. For each sector, options strategies and suggestions are provided for selected varieties. Each option variety's strategy report is compiled based on underlying market analysis, option factor research, and option strategy suggestions [9] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various energy and chemical futures contracts are presented, including crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), methanol, ethylene glycol, etc. [4] 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Volume and open interest PCR data for different option varieties are provided, along with their changes. These factors are used to describe the strength of the underlying option market and the turning points of the market [5] 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels, as well as the maximum open interests of call and put options, are presented for each option variety, which are determined from the strike prices of the maximum open interests of call and put options [6] 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Implied volatility data, including at-the-money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its changes, are provided for each option variety. The weighted implied volatility is calculated using trading volume-weighted average [7] 3.5 Option Strategies and Suggestions 3.5.1 Energy Options - Crude Oil - Underlying Market Analysis: The demand from US refineries has stabilized and rebounded. Shale oil production has slightly declined during the recent oil price drop. OPEC's short-term supply remains flat. The market has shown a complex price trend from August to November [8] - Option Factor Research: The implied volatility of crude oil options fluctuates above the average level. The open interest PCR is below 0.80, indicating a weak market. The pressure level is 540, and the support level is 430 [8] - Option Strategy Suggestions: Directional strategy - Construct a bear spread portfolio of put options; Volatility strategy - Construct a short position combination of call and put options; Spot hedging strategy - Construct a long collar strategy [8] 3.5.2 Energy Options - LPG - Underlying Market Analysis: US propane inventory is starting to decline but remains at a historical high. The cost of crude oil is affected by supply surplus and geopolitical issues. LPG has shown a market trend of oversold rebound and consolidation from September to November [10] - Option Factor Research: The implied volatility of LPG options has significantly declined to near the lower average level. The open interest PCR is around 0.80, indicating a weak market. The pressure level is 4500, and the support level is 4200 [10] - Option Strategy Suggestions: Directional strategy - None; Volatility strategy - Construct a long position combination of call and put options; Spot hedging strategy - Construct a long collar strategy [10] 3.5.3 Alcohols Options - Methanol - Underlying Market Analysis: Port inventory has decreased, and enterprise inventory is at a relatively low level. Methanol has shown a market trend of oversold rebound from August to November [10] - Option Factor Research: The implied volatility of methanol options fluctuates around the historical average level. The open interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating a weak and volatile market. The pressure level is 2300, and the support level is 2000 [10] - Option Strategy Suggestions: Directional strategy - Construct a bear spread portfolio of put options; Volatility strategy - Construct a short position combination of call and put options; Spot hedging strategy - Construct a long collar strategy [10] 3.5.4 Alcohols Options - Ethylene Glycol - Underlying Market Analysis: Port inventory is expected to increase at a slower rate, and the supply - demand balance has improved. Ethylene glycol has shown a weak market trend from August to November [11] - Option Factor Research: The implied volatility of ethylene glycol options fluctuates below the average level. The open interest PCR is below 0.70, indicating strong short - selling power. The pressure level is 4500, and the support level is 3800 [11] - Option Strategy Suggestions: Directional strategy - Construct a bear spread portfolio of put options; Volatility strategy - Construct a short - volatility strategy; Spot hedging strategy - Hold a long position in the spot + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [11] 3.5.5 Polyolefins Options - Polypropylene - Underlying Market Analysis: PE and PP production enterprise and trader inventories have decreased. Polypropylene has shown a weak market trend from August to November [11] - Option Factor Research: The implied volatility of polypropylene options has declined to near the average level. The open interest PCR is around 0.70, indicating a weak market. The pressure level is 7000, and the support level is 6300 [11] - Option Strategy Suggestions: Directional strategy - Construct a bear spread portfolio of put options; Volatility strategy - None; Spot hedging strategy - Hold a long position in the spot + buy an at - the - money put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [11] 3.5.6 Rubber Options - Rubber - Underlying Market Analysis: Rubber inventory is expected to decrease significantly in mid - January. Rubber has shown a weak and volatile market trend from August to November [12] - Option Factor Research: The implied volatility of rubber options has decreased to near the lower average level after a rapid increase. The open interest PCR is below 0.60. The pressure level has significantly decreased to 16000, and the support level is 15000 [12] - Option Strategy Suggestions: Directional strategy - None; Volatility strategy - Construct a neutral combination of call and put options; Spot hedging strategy - None [12] 3.5.7 Polyesters Options - PTA - Underlying Market Analysis: PTA inventory has decreased, and it is expected to enter a de - stocking phase. PTA has shown a market trend of rebound from August to November [12] - Option Factor Research: The implied volatility of PTA options fluctuates above the average level. The open interest PCR is around 0.70, indicating a volatile market. The pressure level is 4700, and the support level is 4300 [12] - Option Strategy Suggestions: Directional strategy - None; Volatility strategy - Construct a neutral combination of call and put options; Spot hedging strategy - None [12] 3.5.8 Alkaline Chemicals Options - Caustic Soda - Underlying Market Analysis: Supply is sufficient, and the downstream alumina market is in a stalemate. Caustic soda has shown a weak and bearish market trend from August to November [13] - Option Factor Research: The implied volatility of caustic soda options fluctuates at a relatively high level. The open interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating a weak market. The pressure level is 3000, and the support level is 2200 [13] - Option Strategy Suggestions: Directional strategy - Construct a bear spread portfolio; Volatility strategy - None; Spot hedging strategy - Hold a long position in the spot + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [13] 3.5.9 Alkaline Chemicals Options - Soda Ash - Underlying Market Analysis: Soda ash inventory has decreased. Soda ash has shown a low - level and volatile market trend from August to November [13] - Option Factor Research: The implied volatility of soda ash options fluctuates at a relatively high historical level. The open interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating strong short - selling pressure. The pressure level is 1860, and the support level is 1100 [13] - Option Strategy Suggestions: Directional strategy - Construct a bear spread portfolio; Volatility strategy - Construct a short - volatility combination; Spot hedging strategy - Construct a long collar strategy [13] 3.5.10 Other Energy and Chemicals Options - Urea - Underlying Market Analysis: Enterprise inventory has decreased, and port inventory is expected to increase. Urea has shown a market trend of low - level consolidation and rebound from August to November [14] - Option Factor Research: The implied volatility of urea options fluctuates slightly around the historical average level. The open interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating strong short - selling pressure. The pressure level is 1800, and the support level is 1600 [14] - Option Strategy Suggestions: Directional strategy - None; Volatility strategy - Construct a long - biased combination of call and put options; Spot hedging strategy - Hold a long position in the spot + buy an at - the - money put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [14]