Report Overview - Report Date: August 15, 2025 [1] - Report Type: Metal Options Strategy Morning Report - Analysts: Lu Pinxian, Huang Kehan, Li Renjun [2] Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document Core Viewpoints - Construct a neutral volatility strategy for the short side in non - ferrous metals as they show a moderately bullish and volatile trend [2] - Build a short - volatility combination strategy for the black series due to their large - amplitude fluctuations [2] - Develop a spot hedging strategy for precious metals which are consolidating at high levels [2] Summary by Directory 1. Futures Market Overview - **Price and Volume**: The latest prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various metal futures contracts are presented. For example, the latest price of copper (CU2509) is 78,940, down 180 (- 0.23%), with a trading volume of 5.17 million lots (down 0.03 million lots) and an open interest of 15.23 million lots (down 0.65 million lots) [3] 2. Option Factors - PCR - **Volume and Open Interest PCR**: The volume PCR and open interest PCR of different metal options are provided. These indicators are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market. For instance, the volume PCR of copper is 0.55 (up 0.17), and the open interest PCR is 0.78 (down 0.01) [4] 3. Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - **Pressure and Support Points**: The pressure points, pressure point offsets, support points, support point offsets, maximum call option open interests, and maximum put option open interests of various metal options are listed. For example, the pressure point of copper is 82,000, and the support point is 75,000 [5] 4. Option Factors - Implied Volatility - **Implied Volatility Indicators**: The at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, weighted implied volatility changes, annual average implied volatility, call option implied volatility, put option implied volatility, 20 - day historical volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility of different metal options are given. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of copper is 9.65%, and the weighted implied volatility is 13.96% (down 1.48%) [6] 5. Strategy and Recommendations Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Based on the fundamentals and market analysis, construct a short - volatility option combination strategy for the short side and a spot hedging strategy [7] - **Aluminum/Alumina**: Build a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot collar strategy [9] - **Zinc/Lead**: Develop a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot collar strategy [9] - **Nickel**: Construct a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - position hedging strategy [10] - **Tin**: Build a short - volatility strategy and a spot collar strategy [10] - **Lithium Carbonate**: Develop a short - bullish call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - position hedging strategy [11] Precious Metals - **Gold/Silver**: Construct a neutral short - volatility option combination strategy for the short side and a spot hedging strategy [12] Black Series - **Rebar**: Build a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - position covered call strategy [13] - **Iron Ore**: Develop a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - position collar strategy [13] - **Ferroalloys**: Construct a short - volatility strategy [14] - **Industrial Silicon/Polysilicon**: Build a short - volatility call + put option combination strategy and a spot hedging strategy [14] - **Glass**: Develop a short - volatility call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - position collar strategy [15]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical sector is divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others [9]. - Strategies mainly involve constructing option combination strategies dominated by sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Multiple energy - chemical futures are presented, including their latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2510) is 486, down 5 with a decline of 0.92%, trading volume of 4.09 million lots, and open interest of 3.09 million lots [4]. 3.2 Option Factors 3.2.1 Volume and Open Interest PCR - Volume and open interest PCR data for various energy - chemical options are provided, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and potential turning points. For instance, the volume PCR of crude oil options is 0.71, with a change of - 0.05, and the open interest PCR is 0.72, with a change of 0.14 [5]. 3.2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels for different energy - chemical options are analyzed from the perspective of the strike prices with the largest call and put option open interest. For example, the pressure level of crude oil options is 600, and the support level is 450 [6]. 3.2.3 Implied Volatility - Implied volatility data for various energy - chemical options are given, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil options is 26.505%, and the weighted implied volatility is 30.72%, down 1.56% [7]. 3.3 Option Strategies and Recommendations 3.3.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: Fundamental analysis shows a decrease in US crude oil inventories. The market is in a short - term upward -受阻 and downward - trending state. Option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. - **LPG**: Factory inventories are high, and the market is in a short - term bearish state. Strategies involve constructing a bearish spread strategy for put options, a short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. 3.3.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: Production and import data are presented. The market is in a weak state. Strategies include a short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: Inventory has decreased. The market is in a weak and volatile state. Strategies include a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.3.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: Inventory is expected to decrease. The market is in a weak state. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12]. 3.3.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: Import volume has increased. The market is in a short - term weak state. Strategies include a neutral call + put option selling combination strategy [13]. 3.3.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: Inventory has decreased, but filament has accumulated. The market is in a weak and volatile state. Strategies include a neutral call + put option selling combination strategy [14]. 3.3.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: Production is high, and demand is low. The market is in a state of rebound. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15]. - **Soda Ash**: Inventory and production data are presented. The market is in a volatile state. Strategies include a short - volatility combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15]. 3.3.7 Other Options - **Urea**: Inventory has decreased. The market is in a low - level volatile state. Strategies include a short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [16]. 3.4 Option Charts - Charts for various energy - chemical options are provided, including price trends, trading volume, open interest, PCR, implied volatility, and historical volatility cones, which help in analyzing the market conditions of different options [18][37][55] etc.

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core View of the Report The trading volume of soybean oil call options has increased, the open interest has decreased, and the skew center of gravity has declined. One can consider buying out - of - the - money call options while selling out - of - the - money put options for appropriate hedging and constructing a long strategy [1]. Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Agricultural Products Data Futures Market Statistics - Corn (c2509) closed at 2260 with a - 2% change, trading volume of 232359 (down 35998), and open interest of 605565 (down 32610) [2]. - Bean粕 (m2601) closed at 3091 with a 19% change, trading volume of 1107230 (down 436933), and open interest of 1757131 (up 62078) [2]. - Other agricultural products such as rapeseed meal, palm oil, etc. also have corresponding price, trading volume, and open interest changes [2]. Options Market Statistics - For corn, the main contract's option trading volume was 58727 (down 31416), PCR was 0.6895 (up 0.1468), open interest was 318653 (down 1206), and PCR of open interest was 0.5554 (down 0.0027) [3]. - Similar data are provided for other agricultural products' options [3]. Options Quantitative Indicators - Corn's main contract (c2509) had a remaining trading days of 8, at - the - money volatility of 8.65% (down 0.28%), ROE quantile of 23.33%, etc. [4]. - Other agricultural products also have their own option quantitative indicators [4]. 2. Energy and Chemical Data Futures Market Statistics - PTA (ta2509) closed at 4726 with a 20 change, trading volume of 365385 (down 77122), and open interest of 629155 (down 52737) [5]. - Other energy and chemical products like ethylene glycol, rubber, etc. have their respective data [5]. Options Market Statistics - For PTA, the main contract's option trading volume was 264136 (down 52604), PCR was 0.6238 (down 0.1576), open interest was 366366 (down 24430), and PCR of open interest was 0.5818 (down 0.016) [6]. - Other energy and chemical products' options also have corresponding data [6]. Options Quantitative Indicators - PTA's main contract (ta2509) had a remaining trading days of 17, at - the - money volatility of 14.64% (down 0.43%), 60 - day quantile of 1.67%, etc. [7]. - Other energy and chemical products have their own option quantitative indicators [7]. 3. Ferrous Metal Data Futures Market Statistics - Iron ore (i2601) closed at 801.0 with a 12.0 change, trading volume of 281002 (up 20878), and open interest of 443799 (up 51084) [8]. - Other ferrous metals such as power coal, rebar, etc. have their data [8]. Options Market Statistics - For iron ore, the main contract's option trading volume was 247048 (up 15274), PCR was 0.8162 (up 0.1061), open interest was 393480 (down 19535), and PCR of open interest was 1.2667 (up 0.0579) [9]. - Other ferrous metals' options have corresponding data [9]. Options Quantitative Indicators - Iron ore's main contract (i2509) had a remaining trading days of 4, at - the - money volatility of 20.03% (down 0.51%), 60 - day quantile of 76.67%, etc. [10]. - Other ferrous metals have their own option quantitative indicators [10]. 4. Non - Ferrous Metal Data Futures Market Statistics - Gold (au2510) closed at 776.04 with a - 3.44 change, trading volume of 194063 (down 84011), and open interest of 204736 (down 6908) [11]. - Other non - ferrous metals such as silver, copper, etc. have their data [11]. Options Market Statistics - For gold, the main contract's option trading volume was 36279 (down 8890), PCR was 0.6692 (up 0.139), open interest was 87000 (up 2590), and PCR of open interest was 0.6005 (down 0.0121) [12]. - Other non - ferrous metals' options have corresponding data [12]. Options Quantitative Indicators - Gold's main contract (au2510) had a remaining trading days of 313, at - the - money volatility of 12.39% (down 0.17%), 60 - day quantile of 1.67%, etc. [13]. - Other non - ferrous metals have their own option quantitative indicators [13].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The metal sector is divided into non - ferrous metals, precious metals, and black metals. For different metal options, corresponding strategies are proposed based on fundamental analysis, market trends, and option factors [8]. - For non - ferrous metals, a seller neutral volatility strategy can be constructed; for black metals, a short - volatility combination strategy is suitable; for precious metals, a spot hedging strategy is recommended [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest of various metal futures contracts are presented, including copper, aluminum, zinc, etc. For example, the latest price of copper CU2509 is 79,410, with a price increase of 470 and a trading volume of 4.85 million lots [3]. 3.2 Option Factors 3.2.1 Volume and Open Interest PCR - Volume PCR and open interest PCR are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the market. The values and changes of these factors for different metal options are provided, such as the volume PCR of copper is 0.58 with a change of 0.01, and the open interest PCR is 0.80 with a change of - 0.00 [4]. 3.2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels of different metal options are determined from the strike prices of the maximum open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of copper is 82,000 and the support level is 75,000 [5]. 3.2.3 Implied Volatility - Implied volatility data of different metal options are provided, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its changes. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of copper is 9.05%, and the weighted implied volatility is 13.66% with a change of - 0.76% [6]. 3.3 Strategy and Recommendations 3.3.1 Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper Option**: Based on the fundamental situation of increasing inventory in three major exchanges, and the market trend of high - level consolidation, a short - volatility seller option combination strategy is constructed, and a spot long - hedging strategy is also proposed [7]. - **Aluminum/Alumina Option**: Considering the inventory situation and market trend of high - level consolidation, a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy is constructed, and a spot collar strategy is proposed [9]. - **Zinc/Pb Option**: Given the low - level inventory and market trend of small - range oscillation, a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy is constructed, and a spot collar strategy is proposed [9]. - **Nickel Option**: Based on the inventory changes and market trend of wide - range oscillation with short - selling pressure, a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy is constructed, and a spot long - hedging strategy is proposed [10]. - **Tin Option**: Considering the inventory situation and market trend of short - term weak oscillation, a short - volatility strategy is constructed, and a spot collar strategy is proposed [10]. - **Lithium Carbonate Option**: Based on the inventory changes and market trend of short - term bullishness, a short - bullish call + put option combination strategy is constructed, and a spot long - hedging strategy is proposed [11]. 3.3.2 Precious Metals - **Gold/Silver Option**: Considering the economic data and market trend of high - level consolidation, a short - neutral volatility option seller combination strategy is constructed, and a spot hedging strategy is proposed [12]. 3.3.3 Black Metals - **Rebar Option**: Based on the inventory increase and market trend of small - range consolidation with pressure, a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy is constructed, and a spot long - covered call strategy is proposed [13]. - **Iron Ore Option**: Considering the inventory increase and market trend of bullish oscillation, a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy is constructed, and a spot long - collar strategy is proposed [13]. - **Ferroalloy Option**: Based on the production situation and market trend of large - range decline followed by small - range oscillation, a short - volatility strategy is constructed [14]. - **Industrial Silicon/Polysilicon Option**: Considering the inventory increase and market trend of large - range fluctuation, a short - volatility call + put option combination strategy is constructed, and a spot hedging strategy is proposed [14]. - **Glass Option**: Based on the inventory increase and market trend of weakness with pressure, a short - volatility call + put option combination strategy is constructed, and a spot long - collar strategy is proposed [15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The agricultural products options market shows different trends. Oilseeds and oils are in a strong and volatile state, while other categories such as agricultural by - products, soft commodities, and grains have various forms of volatile or weak market conditions. - It is recommended to construct option portfolio strategies mainly based on sellers, as well as spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Market Overview of Underlying Futures - Different agricultural product options have different price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, rapeseed meal (RM2511) had a significant price increase of 6.13% with a price of 2,736, while eggs (JD2510) decreased by 0.47% to 3,197.00 [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume and open interest PCR of different options vary, which can be used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and whether there is a turning point in the underlying market. For instance, the volume PCR of soybean meal (M2511) is 0.76, and the open interest PCR is 0.59 [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - From the perspective of the maximum open interest of call and put options, the pressure and support levels of different option underlyings are obtained. For example, the pressure level of soybean (A2511) is 4,300, and the support level is 4,050 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different options shows different trends and relationships with historical volatility. For example, the implied volatility of rapeseed meal (RM2511) has a relatively large increase, with the weighted implied volatility increasing by 4.45% to 31.65% [6]. 3.5 Option Strategies and Recommendations 3.5.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybeans (A2511)**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy [7]. - **Soybean Meal (M2511)**: Similar to soybeans, with specific option contracts recommended [9]. - **Palm Oil (P2510)**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a long - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy [10]. - **Peanuts (PK2510)**: Directional strategy: Construct a bearish spread combination strategy of put options; Volatility strategy: None; Spot long - hedging strategy: Hold a long spot position + buy put options + sell out - of - the - money call options [11]. 3.5.2 Agricultural By - products Options - **Pigs (LH2511)**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - covered strategy: Hold a long spot position + sell out - of - the - money call options [11]. - **Eggs (JD2510)**: Directional strategy: Construct a bearish spread combination strategy of put options; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot hedging strategy: None [12]. - **Apples (AP2510)**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot hedging strategy: None [12]. - **Jujubes (CJ2601)**: Directional strategy: Construct a bullish spread combination strategy of call options; Volatility strategy: Construct a long - biased wide - straddle option combination strategy; Spot covered - hedging strategy: Hold a long spot position + sell out - of - the - money call options [13]. 3.5.3 Soft Commodities Options - **Sugar (SR2511)**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy [13]. - **Cotton (CF2511)**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a long - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot covered strategy: Hold a long spot position + buy put options + sell out - of - the - money call options [14]. 3.5.4 Grains Options - **Corn (C2511)**: Directional strategy: Construct a bearish spread combination strategy of put options; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: None [14].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical sector is divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. Option strategies and suggestions are provided for selected varieties in each sector. Strategies mainly involve constructing option combinations with sellers as the main body and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2][8] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The document presents the latest prices, price changes, price change rates, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various energy - chemical option underlying futures contracts, including crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc. [3] 3.2 Option Factor - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Volume PCR and open interest PCR are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market. The document provides the volume, volume change, open interest, open interest change, volume PCR, volume PCR change, open interest PCR, and open interest PCR change of various energy - chemical options [4] 3.3 Option Factor - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of the option underlying are determined from the exercise prices with the largest open interest of call and put options. The document provides the pressure points, pressure point offsets, support points, support point offsets, maximum call open interest, and maximum put open interest of various energy - chemical options [5] 3.4 Option Factor - Implied Volatility - The document provides the at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, weighted implied volatility change, annual average implied volatility, call implied volatility, put implied volatility, 20 - day historical volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility of various energy - chemical options [6] 3.5 Option Strategies and Suggestions 3.5.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: Fundamentally, US crude oil inventories decreased last week. The market is in a short - term upward - blocked and downward - adjusted state. Option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7] - **LPG**: Factory inventories are high, and port inventories are in a high - level shock. The market is short - term bearish. Strategies include constructing a bearish spread strategy for direction, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9] 3.5.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: Production and capacity utilization are expected to rise, and imports are estimated. The market is in a weak state with pressure above. Strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9] - **Ethylene Glycol**: East China main port inventories have decreased significantly. The market is in a weak and wide - range shock state. Strategies include constructing a short - volatility strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] 3.5.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: Production enterprise inventories are expected to decline. The market is in a weak state with bearish pressure above. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11] 3.5.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: Imports have increased. The market is in a short - term weak state with pressure above. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility [12] 3.5.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: Industry inventories have decreased, but filament inventories have increased. The market is in a weak consolidation state with pressure above. Strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility [13] 3.5.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: Enterprises have high operating rates, and it is in the off - season of demand. The market is in a weak shock state with pressure above. Strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14] - **Soda Ash**: Domestic inventories and production have increased. The market is in a shock state with support below. Strategies include constructing a short - volatility combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14] 3.5.7 Other Options - **Urea**: Enterprise inventories have decreased slightly. The market is in a low - level shock state. Strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The metal sector is divided into non - ferrous metals, precious metals, and black metals. Different trading strategies are recommended for each sub - sector based on their market conditions [2][8]. - For non - ferrous metals, a neutral volatility selling strategy is suitable when the market is in a bullish upward trend; for black metals, a short - volatility combination strategy is recommended after significant fluctuations; for precious metals, a spot hedging strategy is advised during high - level consolidation [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Multiple metal futures are listed, including copper, aluminum, zinc, etc. Information such as the latest price, price change, change rate, trading volume, and open interest is provided [3]. - For example, the latest price of copper (CU2509) is 78,810, with a decrease of 110 and a decline rate of 0.14%; the trading volume is 7.00 million lots, and the open interest is 16.09 million lots [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - PCR indicators (volume PCR and open interest PCR) are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the market [4]. - For copper, the volume PCR is 0.57 with a change of - 0.13, and the open interest PCR is 0.81 with a change of - 0.04 [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels of the option underlying are determined from the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options [5]. - The pressure point of copper is 82,000, and the support point is 75,000 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Implied volatility data of options, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its change, are presented [6]. - For copper, the at - the - money implied volatility is 9.25%, the weighted implied volatility is 14.42% with a change of 0.01%, and the annual average is 17.95% [6]. 3.5 Strategies and Recommendations 3.5.1 Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: The fundamentals show changes in inventories across three major exchanges. The market has been in a high - level consolidation since June. Implied volatility is at the historical average level, and the open interest PCR indicates some pressure above. A short - volatility option combination strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy are recommended [7]. - **Aluminum/Alumina**: The inventory of aluminum has changed in the SHFE and LME markets. The market has shown a bullish high - level oscillation. A neutral short - call and short - put option combination strategy and a spot collar strategy are recommended [9]. - **Zinc/Lead**: Zinc inventory is at a low level. The zinc market has experienced fluctuations. A neutral short - call and short - put option combination strategy and a spot collar strategy are recommended [9]. - **Nickel**: The inventory of nickel has changed slightly. The market is in a wide - range oscillation with short - selling pressure. A short - call and short - put option combination strategy with a short - delta position and a spot long - hedging strategy are recommended [10]. - **Tin**: The inventory situation is complex. The market is in a short - term weak oscillation. A short - volatility strategy and a spot collar strategy are recommended [10]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: The inventory has decreased, and the market is in a short - term bullish trend. A bullish call spread strategy, a short - call and short - put option combination strategy with a long - delta position, and a spot long - hedging strategy are recommended [11]. 3.5.2 Precious Metals - **Gold/Silver**: The gold market is affected by economic data such as non - farm payrolls and inflation expectations. A neutral short - volatility option combination strategy and a spot hedging strategy are recommended [12]. 3.5.3 Black Metals - **Rebar**: The social inventory of rebar has increased, and the market is in a small - range oscillation with pressure above. A neutral short - call and short - put option combination strategy and a spot long - covered call strategy are recommended [13]. - **Iron Ore**: The inventory of iron ore has increased. The market is in a bullish oscillation. A neutral short - call and short - put option combination strategy and a spot long - collar strategy are recommended [13]. - **Ferroalloys**: The manganese - silicon market has experienced significant fluctuations. A short - volatility strategy is recommended [14]. - **Industrial Silicon/Polysilicon**: The inventory of industrial silicon and polysilicon has increased. The market has shown large fluctuations. A short - volatility option combination strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy are recommended [14]. - **Glass**: The inventory of glass has increased, and the market is in a weak downward trend. A short - volatility option combination strategy and a spot long - collar strategy are recommended [15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical sector is divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. Strategies mainly involve constructing option combination strategies with sellers as the main body and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3][9]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1. Market Overview of Underlying Futures - Various energy - chemical option underlying futures have different price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2510) is 492, with a rise of 2 and a rise - fall rate of 0.33%, and the trading volume is 4.87 million lots with a change of 1.58 million lots [4]. 3.2. Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Different option varieties have different volume and open interest PCR values and their changes. For instance, the volume PCR of crude oil is 0.88 with a change of 0.07, and the open interest PCR is 0.52 with a change of 0.01 [5]. 3.3. Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - From the perspective of option factors, different option varieties have corresponding pressure and support levels. For example, the pressure level of crude oil is 550 and the support level is 480 [6]. 3.4. Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Each option variety has different implied volatility indicators such as at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, etc. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil is 27.72%, and the weighted implied volatility is 34.76% with a change of - 3.41% [7]. 3.5. Option Strategies and Suggestions 3.5.1. Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: The fundamental situation shows a decrease in US crude oil inventory. The market shows short - term weakness after an attempt to rebound. Option strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. - **LPG**: Factory and port inventories are at relatively high levels, and the market is short - term bearish. Strategies include constructing a bearish spread strategy for put options, a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. 3.5.2. Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: Production and import data are given, and the market is in a weak state. Strategies include constructing a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The inventory in the main port in East China has decreased. The market shows a wide - range weak oscillation. Strategies include constructing a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.3. Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: The inventory of production enterprises is expected to change. The market is in a weak state. The strategy is to hold a long spot + buy an at - the - money put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option for spot hedging [12]. 3.5.4. Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: The import volume has increased. The market shows short - term weakness. Strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy [13]. 3.5.5. Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: The industry inventory has decreased, but the filament inventory has increased. The market is in a weak consolidation state. Strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy [14]. 3.5.6. Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: The enterprise's production is high, and it is in the off - season of demand. The market shows a weak oscillation. The strategy is to construct a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15]. - **Soda Ash**: The inventory and production data are given, and the market is in a weak and bearish state. Strategies include constructing a short - volatility combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15]. 3.5.7. Other Options - **Urea**: The enterprise inventory has decreased slightly. The market shows a low - level oscillation. Strategies include constructing a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [16].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - The agricultural product options market shows diversified trends. Oilseeds and oils are in a strong - oscillating pattern, oils, and agricultural by - products maintain an oscillating trend, soft commodities like sugar have a slight oscillation, cotton's bullish rise has declined, and grains such as corn and starch are in a weak and narrow - range consolidation. It is recommended to construct option combination strategies mainly based on sellers, as well as spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Different agricultural product futures have different price trends, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, soybean No.1 (A2509) closed at 4,078, down 20 (-0.49%), with a trading volume of 6.28 million lots and an open interest of 7.15 million lots; palm oil (P2509) closed at 9,236, up 158 (1.74%), with a trading volume of 56.74 million lots and an open interest of 30.00 million lots [3]. 3.2 Option Factor - Volume and Open Interest PCR - PCR indicators are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the market. For example, the volume PCR of soybean No.1 is 0.52, with a change of 0.03, and the open interest PCR is 0.39, with a change of 0.01 [4]. 3.3 Option Factor - Pressure and Support Levels - From the perspective of the maximum open interest of call and put options, the pressure and support levels of the option underlying are analyzed. For example, the pressure level of soybean No.1 is 4,300, and the support level is 4,050 [5]. 3.4 Option Factor - Implied Volatility - Implied volatility includes at - the - money implied volatility and weighted implied volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of soybean No.1 is 9.165, and the weighted implied volatility is 13.16, with a change of - 0.38 [6]. 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations 3.5.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybean No.1 and No.2**: The fundamental situation of soybeans shows that the CNF premium and import cost of Brazilian soybeans are rising, and the weather in the US soybean - growing area may have a positive impact. The soybean No.1 market has formed a pattern of small - range consolidation with upper pressure. It is recommended to construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7]. - **Soybean Meal and Rapeseed Meal**: The daily提货 volume of soybean meal has decreased slightly, and the basis has increased. The market shows a pattern of weak consolidation and then a rebound. It is recommended to construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9]. - **Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, and Rapeseed Oil**: The production and inventory of palm oil are expected to increase. The palm oil market is in a pattern of bullish high - level consolidation. It is recommended to construct a bullish short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Peanuts**: The trading volume of peanuts has decreased, and the price has declined. The market is in a pattern of weak consolidation under bearish pressure. It is recommended to construct a bearish spread strategy of put options and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.2 Agricultural By - product Options - **Pigs**: The spot price of pigs has declined slightly. The market is in a pattern of weak consolidation under bearish pressure. It is recommended to construct a bearish short call + put option combination strategy and a covered strategy for spot hedging [11]. - **Eggs**: The spot price of eggs has declined significantly. The market is in a bearish pattern with upper pressure. It is recommended to construct a bearish spread strategy of put options and a bearish short call + put option combination strategy [12]. - **Apples**: The expected output of apples has increased, and the inventory has decreased. The market is in a pattern of continuous recovery with upper pressure. It is recommended to construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy [12]. - **Jujubes**: The inventory of jujubes has decreased, and the market has improved. The market is in a short - term bullish rebound pattern. It is recommended to construct a bullish spread strategy of call options, a bullish short strangle option combination strategy, and a covered hedging strategy for spot [13]. 3.5.3 Soft Commodity Options - **Sugar**: The domestic sugar market is expected to increase production, and the import policy has tightened. The market is in a bearish pattern with upper pressure. It is recommended to construct a bearish short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13]. - **Cotton**: The import and shipment of US cotton by China are in a certain proportion. The market is in a short - term bearish pattern. It is recommended to construct a bullish short call + put option combination strategy and a covered strategy for spot [14]. 3.5.4 Grain Options - **Corn and Starch**: The corn auction has a certain turnover rate, and the spot price has continued to decline. The market is in a bearish pattern with upper pressure. It is recommended to construct a bearish spread strategy of put options and a bearish short call + put option combination strategy [14].

Group 1 - The domestic stock market experienced a rebound last week, with the Shanghai Composite Index maintaining above 3600 points after a brief correction, driven by multiple factors [1] - Major broad-based indices all closed higher, with the CSI 1000 leading the gains at 2.51%, while other indices rose approximately 1% [1] - External factors included a significant downward revision of U.S. employment data, increasing the market's pricing for a September interest rate cut, and expectations of liquidity easing from the U.S. government, contributing to a strong stock market performance [1] Group 2 - The domestic market anticipates an extension of low tariffs between China and the U.S., which has improved risk appetite and driven indices higher [1] - July's CPI data showed a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, better than expected, leading the market to believe that anti-involution policies are effective and accelerating recovery, particularly boosting the consumer sector on Monday [1] - The domestic push for anti-involution and consumption promotion policies has resulted in optimistic market sentiment [1] Group 3 - In the options market, the market has stabilized, with a slight decrease in financial options implied volatility, currently at moderate levels [1] - The implied volatility for the CSI 50 and CSI 300 options is around 12%, while the CSI 1000 and ChiNext options range from 17% to 20% [1] - The options open interest PCR is at a moderately high level [1] Group 4 - Strategy-wise, with indices stabilizing and options implied volatility at moderate levels, it is advisable to hold low-valuation indices such as the CSI 300 and ChiNext [1] - For those with large positions or bullish options, purchasing near-month shallow out-of-the-money put options for hedging is recommended [1] - Long-term strategies include maintaining positions in the CSI 300 or ChiNext call options or selling near-month put options on the SSE 50 ETF to reduce costs, as the CSI 1000 futures still show a significant discount [1] Group 5 - Over a longer time frame, some broad-based indices are undervalued, and with effective stimulus policies, an approaching interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, and a strong RMB exchange rate, the internal and external environment is improving, allowing for cautious optimism [1]