Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - For non - ferrous metals in a range - bound oscillation, construct a neutral volatility seller strategy [2]. - For the black series with large - amplitude fluctuations, build a short - volatility portfolio strategy [2]. - For precious metals that have fallen significantly from high levels, construct a spot hedging strategy [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - **Copper (CU2512)**: The latest price is 85,690, down 280 (-0.33%), with a trading volume of 10.12 million lots (down 4.11 million lots) and an open interest of 21.11 million lots (down 0.59 million lots) [3]. - **Aluminum (AL2512)**: The latest price is 21,535, up 25 (0.12%), with a trading volume of 17.89 million lots (down 1.44 million lots) and an open interest of 22.81 million lots (up 0.30 million lots) [3]. - **Other Metals**: Similar data are provided for zinc, lead, nickel, etc. [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - **Copper**: The volume PCR is 0.54 (down 0.25), and the open interest PCR is 0.79 (up 0.02) [4]. - **Aluminum**: The volume PCR is 0.40 (down 0.14), and the open interest PCR is 0.67 (down 0.03) [4]. - **Other Metals**: Similar data are provided for other metals [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - **Copper**: The pressure point is 90,000, and the support point is 84,000 [5]. - **Aluminum**: The pressure point is 21,800, and the support point is 19,900 [5]. - **Other Metals**: Similar data are provided for other metals [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - **Copper**: The at - the - money implied volatility is 14.57%, the weighted implied volatility is 17.73% (down 0.36%) [6]. - **Aluminum**: The at - the - money implied volatility is 11.68%, the weighted implied volatility is 12.65% (up 0.97%) [6]. - **Other Metals**: Similar data are provided for other metals [6]. 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations 3.5.1 Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Fundamental analysis shows inventory changes; the market has been in a range - bound oscillation. Option strategies include a short - volatility seller option portfolio and a spot long - hedging strategy [7]. - **Aluminum**: Fundamental analysis shows inventory changes; the market is in a bullish upward and high - level oscillation. Option strategies include a bullish call spread, a short - call and short - put option portfolio, and a spot collar strategy [9]. - **Other Non - Ferrous Metals**: Similar analysis and strategies are provided for zinc, nickel, tin, and lithium carbonate [9][10][11]. 3.5.2 Precious Metals - **Gold**: Fundamental analysis is related to the Fed's monetary policy; the market is in a bullish upward and high - level oscillation. Option strategies include a short - volatility neutral option seller portfolio and a spot hedging strategy [12]. 3.5.3 Black Series - **Rebar**: Fundamental analysis shows inventory changes; the market is in a bearish downward trend. Option strategies include a short - call and short - put option portfolio and a spot long - covered call strategy [13]. - **Iron Ore**: Fundamental analysis shows inventory changes; the market is in a weak oscillation. Option strategies include a short - call and short - put option portfolio and a spot long - collar strategy [13]. - **Other Black Series Metals**: Similar analysis and strategies are provided for ferroalloys, industrial silicon, and glass [14][15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided regarding the industry investment rating 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The agricultural product options market shows a mixed trend, with oilseeds and oils fluctuating weakly, agricultural by - products and soft commodities like sugar and cotton having their own specific oscillating patterns, and grains such as corn and starch also in a weak and narrow - range consolidation. 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 Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Different agricultural product futures show various price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, the price of soybean No.1 (A2601) is 4,149, up 8 with a 0.19% increase, and its trading volume is 20.98 million lots with a decrease of 0.74 million lots compared to the previous period [3] 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume and open interest PCR of different agricultural product options are presented, which 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 soybean No.1 is 0.55 with a change of - 0.30, and the open interest PCR is 1.16 with a change of - 0.04 [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 agricultural product options are determined. For example, the pressure level of soybean No.1 is 4,200 and the support level is 4,050 [5] 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different agricultural product options is provided, 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 soybean No.1 is 11.805%, and the weighted implied volatility is 12.70% with a change of 0.12 [6] 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations for Different Agricultural Product Options 3.5.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybean No.1**: The soybean price is stable with a slight upward trend. The option implied volatility is below the historical average, and the open interest PCR indicates a weak market. It is recommended to construct a neutral call + put option selling strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7] - **Soybean Meal**: The soybean meal market has a weak rebound. The option implied volatility is below the historical average, and the open interest PCR shows a weak market. A bearish call + put option selling strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [9] - **Palm Oil**: The palm oil market is in a high - level oscillation. The option implied volatility is below the historical average, and the open interest PCR indicates some support at the bottom. A bearish call + put option selling strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [9] - **Peanut**: The peanut market is in a weak consolidation. The option implied volatility is at a relatively high historical level, and the open interest PCR shows a weak and oscillating market. A long collar strategy for spot hedging is recommended [10] 3.5.2 Agricultural By - products Options - **Pig**: The pig market is in a weak downward trend. The option implied volatility is above the historical average, and the open interest PCR indicates a weak market. A bearish spread strategy for put options, a bearish call + put option selling strategy, and a covered call strategy for spot are recommended [10] - **Egg**: The egg market is in a weak and bearish trend. The option implied volatility is at a high level, and the open interest PCR shows a weak market. A bearish spread strategy for put options, a bearish call + put option selling strategy, and no spot hedging strategy are recommended [11] - **Apple**: The apple market is in a continuous upward trend with some pressure. The option implied volatility is above the historical average, and the open interest PCR indicates strong support at the bottom. A bullish call + put option selling strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [11] - **Jujube**: The jujube market is in a weak and bearish trend. The option implied volatility has risen rapidly to above the historical average, and the open interest PCR shows a weak market. A wide - straddle option selling strategy and a covered call strategy for spot hedging are recommended [12] 3.5.3 Soft Commodities Options - **Sugar**: The sugar market is in a weak and bearish trend. The option implied volatility is at a low historical level, and the open interest PCR indicates a range - bound market. A bearish call + put option selling strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [12] - **Cotton**: The cotton market is in a short - term weak trend. The option implied volatility is at a low level, and the open interest PCR indicates a weak market. A bearish call + put option selling strategy and a covered call strategy for spot hedging are recommended [13] 3.5.4 Grains Options - **Corn**: The corn market is in a weak and bearish trend with a rebound and then a decline. The option implied volatility is at a low historical level, and the open interest PCR indicates a weak market. A bearish call + put option selling strategy and no spot hedging strategy are recommended [13]

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is an energy and chemical options strategy morning report, covering energy, polyolefin, polyester, alkali chemical, and other energy and chemical options [2][3] - It provides an overview of the underlying futures market, option factors, and offers strategies and suggestions for each option variety [4][5][8] Group 2: Underlying Futures Market Overview - The report presents the latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest of various underlying futures contracts, including crude oil, LPG, methanol, and others [4] Group 3: Option Factors Volume and Open Interest PCR - The report shows the volume and open interest PCR for each option variety, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and potential turning points [5] Pressure and Support Levels - It identifies the pressure and support levels for each option variety based on the strike prices with the highest open interest of call and put options [6] Implied Volatility - The report provides the implied volatility data for each option variety, including at-the-money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and historical volatility [7] Group 4: Strategies and Suggestions Energy Options - For crude oil options, the report suggests a short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8] - For LPG options, it recommends a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [10] Alcohol Options - For methanol options, the report proposes a bear spread strategy, a short call + put option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy [10] - For ethylene glycol options, it suggests a bear spread strategy, a short volatility strategy, and a long collar strategy [11] Polyolefin Options - For polypropylene options, the report recommends a long collar strategy [11] Rubber Options - For natural rubber options, it suggests a short call + put option combination strategy [12] Polyester Options - For PTA options, the report proposes a short call + put option combination strategy [12] Alkali Chemical Options - For caustic soda options, it suggests a bear spread strategy and a long collar strategy [13] - For soda ash options, the report recommends a bear spread strategy, a short volatility strategy, and a long collar strategy [13] Urea Options - For urea options, it suggests a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [14]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The agricultural product options market shows different trends. Oilseeds and oils are in a weak and volatile state, while some agricultural by - products and soft commodities maintain a volatile trend. The report suggests constructing option portfolio 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 options have various price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, the price of soybean No.1 (A2601) increased by 1.52% to 4,139, with a trading volume of 21.72 million lots and an open interest of 24.83 million lots [3] 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume and open interest PCR of different option varieties vary, which can be used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market. For instance, the volume PCR of soybean No.1 is 0.85 with a change of - 0.29, and the open interest PCR is 1.20 with no change [4] 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - From the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options, the pressure and support levels of different option varieties are determined. For example, the pressure level of soybean No.1 is 4200 and the support level is 4050 [5] 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different option varieties shows different levels and changes. For example, the weighted implied volatility of soybean No.1 is 12.58% with a change of 0.67%, and the annual average is 13.32% [6] 3.5 Option Strategies and Recommendations - **Oilseeds and Oils Options**: - **Soybean No.1**: The price is stable and slightly strong. It is recommended to construct a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7] - **Soybean Meal**: The domestic soybean crushing volume has changed. It is recommended to construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9] - **Palm Oil**: The production and export of Malaysian palm oil have changed. It is recommended to construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9] - **Peanut**: The price of peanut oil is stable. It is recommended to use a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] - **Agricultural By - products Options**: - **Pig**: The price has increased slightly, but there are supply - side pressures. It is recommended to construct a bear spread strategy for direction, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a covered strategy for spot [10] - **Egg**: The inventory of laying hens has decreased. It is recommended to construct a bear spread strategy for direction, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility [11] - **Apple**: The price has increased due to quality issues. It is recommended to construct a long - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11] - **Jujube**: The inventory has increased. It is recommended to construct a short - biased strangle option combination strategy for volatility, and a covered strategy for spot hedging [12] - **Soft Commodities Options**: - **Sugar**: The spot price has decreased. It is recommended to construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12] - **Cotton**: The price index has increased. It is recommended to construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a covered strategy for spot [13] - **Grain Options**: - **Corn**: The supply has increased and the demand is weak. It is recommended to construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility [13]

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is an energy and chemical options strategy morning report dated November 6, 2025 [1] - It covers various energy and chemical option types including energy, polyolefins, polyesters, alkali chemicals, and others [2] - The recommended strategy is to construct option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2] Group 2: Underlying Futures Market Overview - The report provides the latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest for multiple option underlying futures contracts such as crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc [3] Group 3: Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The report presents the volume and open interest PCR data for different option varieties, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the market [4] Group 4: Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - It shows the pressure and support levels of various option underlying assets from the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options [5] Group 5: Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The report provides data on the implied volatility of different option varieties, including at-the-money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility [6] Group 6: Option Strategies and Recommendations Energy Options - Crude Oil - Fundamental analysis: US refinery demand is stabilizing and rising, shale oil production has slightly increased, OPEC exports are increasing but mostly absorbed by China, and European refined product inventories are in low-level destocking [7] - Market analysis: The crude oil market has shown a trend of weakening, consolidation, and then a rebound since July [7] - Option factor research: The implied volatility of crude oil options has decreased to near the average, the open interest PCR is below 0.80, indicating a weak market, and the pressure and support levels are 500 and 450 respectively [7] - Strategy recommendations: Construct a neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7] Energy Options - LPG - Fundamental analysis: The cost side of LPG, crude oil, is under pressure from oversupply and geopolitical issues, and US propane inventories are at a historical high [9] - Market analysis: The LPG market has shown a pattern of decline, rebound, and then resistance since August [9] - Option factor research: The implied volatility of LPG options has significantly decreased to below the average, the open interest PCR is around 0.80, indicating a weak market, and the pressure and support levels are 4500 and 4200 respectively [9] - Strategy recommendations: Construct a neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9] Alcohol Options - Methanol - Fundamental analysis: Port inventories are at a high level and difficult to effectively reduce, while enterprise inventories are at a low level compared to the same period last year [9] - Market analysis: The methanol market has shown a weakening trend with resistance since July [9] - Option factor research: The implied volatility of methanol options fluctuates around the historical average, the open interest PCR is below 0.80, indicating a weak and volatile market, and the pressure and support levels are 2300 and 2125 respectively [9] - Strategy recommendations: Construct a bear spread strategy for direction, a short-biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9] Alcohol Options - Ethylene Glycol - Fundamental analysis: Port inventories are expected to increase due to high arrival volumes and low departure volumes, and the domestic load is at a high level [10] - Market analysis: The ethylene glycol market has shown a weakening trend since July [10] - Option factor research: The implied volatility of ethylene glycol options fluctuates below the average, the open interest PCR is around 0.70, indicating strong short - side power, and the pressure and support levels are 4500 and 4050 respectively [10] - Strategy recommendations: Construct a bear spread strategy for direction, a short volatility strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] Polyolefin Options - Polypropylene - Fundamental analysis: PP inventories have an overall higher pressure than PE, with both production and trade inventories showing a downward trend [10] - Market analysis: The polypropylene market has shown a weakening trend with resistance since July [10] - Option factor research: The implied volatility of polypropylene options has decreased to near the average, the open interest PCR is around 0.70, indicating a weak market, and the pressure and support levels are 7000 and 6300 respectively [10] - Strategy recommendations: A long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] Rubber Options - Rubber - Fundamental analysis: China's natural rubber social inventories have decreased, and inventories in Qingdao have also declined [11] - Market analysis: The rubber market has shown a pattern of short - term strength, followed by a decline and then consolidation since July [11] - Option factor research: The implied volatility of rubber options has decreased to below the average after a rapid increase, the open interest PCR is below 0.60, and the pressure and support levels are 17000 and 14000 respectively [11] - Strategy recommendations: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility [11] Polyester Options - PTA - Fundamental analysis: PTA load has decreased, and November maintenance volume is expected to increase significantly, with overall load under pressure [11] - Market analysis: The PTA market has shown a weakening trend with resistance since August [11] - Option factor research: The implied volatility of PTA options fluctuates at a relatively high level, the open interest PCR is around 0.70, indicating a volatile market, and the pressure and support levels are 4700 and 4300 respectively [11] - Strategy recommendations: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility [11] Alkali Chemical Options - Caustic Soda - Fundamental analysis: The average utilization rate of caustic soda production capacity has increased, with an increase in load in multiple regions [12] - Market analysis: The caustic soda market has shown a weakening trend with resistance since July [12] - Option factor research: The implied volatility of caustic soda options fluctuates at a high level, the open interest PCR is below 0.80, indicating a weak and volatile market, and the pressure and support levels are 2600 and 2240 respectively [12] - Strategy recommendations: Construct a bear spread strategy for direction, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12] Alkali Chemical Options - Soda Ash - Fundamental analysis: Soda ash inventories are at a certain level, with a slight change in overall inventories [12] - Market analysis: The soda ash market has shown a weak and volatile pattern since August [12] - 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 - side pressure, and the pressure and support levels are 1300 and 1100 respectively [12] - Strategy recommendations: Construct a bear spread strategy for direction, a short volatility combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12] Other Options - Urea - Fundamental analysis: Enterprise inventories are decreasing due to the follow - up of some reserve demands, and port inventories have decreased significantly [13] - Market analysis: The urea market has shown a weak and volatile pattern since July [13] - Option factor research: The implied volatility of urea options fluctuates around the historical average, the open interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating strong short - side pressure, and the pressure and support levels are 1800 and 1600 respectively [13] - Strategy recommendations: Construct a neutral call + put option combination strategy for volatility, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13] Group 7: Option Charts - The report also includes various option charts for different option varieties, such as price trends, volume and open interest, PCR, implied volatility, and historical volatility cones [14][32][49]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The stock market shows a high - level volatile upward trend, with the Shanghai Composite Index, large - cap blue - chip stocks, small - and medium - cap stocks, and ChiNext stocks all experiencing such a market condition [2]. - The implied volatility of financial options has decreased but remains at a relatively high level of fluctuation [2]. - For ETF options, it is suitable to construct bullish buyer strategies and call option bull spread combination strategies; for index options, it is appropriate to build bullish seller strategies, call option bull spread combination strategies, and arbitrage strategies between synthetic long futures with options and short futures [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Financial Market Index Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,969.25, up 9.06 points or 0.23%, with a trading volume of 827.1 billion yuan, a decrease of 25.8 billion yuan [3]. - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13,223.56, up 48.34 points or 0.37%, with a trading volume of 1045.2 billion yuan, a decrease of 17.6 billion yuan [3]. - The Shanghai 50 Index closed at 3,007.97, down 5.00 points or - 0.17%, with a trading volume of 117.4 billion yuan, a decrease of 13.6 billion yuan [3]. - The CSI 300 Index closed at 4,627.26, up 8.56 points or 0.19%, with a trading volume of 468.4 billion yuan, a decrease of 36.8 billion yuan [3]. - The CSI 500 Index closed at 7,229.34, up 18.52 points or 0.26%, with a trading volume of 311.8 billion yuan, a decrease of 14.5 billion yuan [3]. - The CSI 1000 Index closed at 7,464.86, up 29.13 points or 0.39%, with a trading volume of 373.4 billion yuan, a decrease of 8.3 billion yuan [3]. 3.2 Option - related Data - **ETF Option Market Overview**: For example, the Shanghai 50 ETF closed at 3.150, down 0.006 or - 0.19%, with a trading volume of 5.7287 million shares, an increase of 5.6295 million shares, and a trading value of 1.803 billion yuan, a decrease of 1.333 billion yuan [4]. - **Option Factor - Volume and Position PCR**: Different option varieties have different volume and position PCR values and their changes. For instance, the volume PCR of the Shanghai 50 ETF option is 1.13, an increase of 0.05, and the position PCR is 0.87, an increase of 0.01 [5]. - **Option Factor - Pressure and Support Points**: The pressure point of the Shanghai 50 ETF is 3.20, and the support point is 3.10 [7]. - **Option Factor - Implied Volatility**: The at - the - money implied volatility of the Shanghai 50 ETF option is 15.05%, and the weighted implied volatility is 14.95%, a decrease of 0.07% [10]. 3.3 Strategy and Recommendations - **Market Segmentation**: The financial option sector is divided into large - cap blue - chip stocks, small - and medium - sized boards, and the ChiNext board. Each board includes different option varieties [12]. - **Option Strategies for Each Sector** - **Financial Stocks (Shanghai 50 ETF)**: The underlying asset shows a bullish high - level volatile trend. Build a seller - biased bullish combination strategy and a spot long covered call strategy [13]. - **Large - Cap Blue - Chip Stocks (Shanghai 300 ETF)**: The underlying asset has a bullish high - level volatile trend. Construct a strategy to short volatility by selling call and put options and a spot long covered call strategy [13]. - **Medium - Sized Stocks (Shenzhen 100 ETF)**: The underlying asset shows a bullish high - level volatile trend. Build a strategy to short volatility by selling call and put options and a spot long covered call strategy [14]. - **Small - and Medium - Sized Stocks (Shanghai 500 ETF)**: The underlying asset has a high - level volatile trend. Construct a strategy to short volatility by selling call and put options and a spot long covered call strategy [14]. - **Small - and Medium - Sized Stocks (CSI 1000)**: The underlying asset shows a high - level volatile trend. Build a strategy to short volatility by selling call and put options, dynamically adjusting positions to keep a long delta [15]. - **ChiNext Board (ChiNext ETF)**: The underlying asset has a bullish high - level volatile trend. Construct a strategy to short volatility and a spot long covered call strategy [15].

Group 1: Report Overview - Report Date: November 6, 2025 [1] - Report Type: Metal Options Strategy Morning Report - Core Views: - For non - ferrous metals in a range - bound oscillation, build a seller's neutral volatility strategy [2] - For the black series with large - amplitude fluctuations, build a short - volatility portfolio strategy [2] - For precious metals with a continuous sharp decline after falling from a high level, build a spot hedging strategy [2] Group 2: Futures Market Overview - Copper (CU2512): Latest price 85,860, up 430 (0.50%), volume 14.23 million lots (down 2.44 million), open interest 21.70 million lots (down 1.05 million) [3] - Aluminum (AL2512): Latest price 21,445, up 95 (0.44%), volume 19.33 million lots (down 1.83 million), open interest 22.51 million lots (down 3.10 million) [3] - Zinc (ZN2512): Latest price 22,600, down 10 (- 0.04%), volume 10.08 million lots (down 4.97 million), open interest 11.25 million lots (down 0.44 million) [3] - Other metals follow a similar pattern of presenting price, volume, and open - interest changes [3] Group 3: Option Factor - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Copper: Volume PCR 0.79 (up 0.18), open interest PCR 0.77 (down 0.01) [4] - Aluminum: Volume PCR 0.54 (up 0.18), open interest PCR 0.70 (up 0.03) [4] - Zinc: Volume PCR 0.56 (up 0.26), open interest PCR 0.83 (unchanged) [4] - Other metals also have their respective PCR values and changes presented [4] Group 4: Option Factor - Pressure and Support Levels - Copper: Pressure point 90,000, support point 84,000 [5] - Aluminum: Pressure point 21,800, support point 19,900 [5] - Zinc: Pressure point 22,800, support point 22,000 [5] - Other metals have their corresponding pressure and support levels [5] Group 5: Option Factor - Implied Volatility - Copper: At - the - money implied volatility 15.32%, weighted implied volatility 18.08% (down 0.93%) [6] - Aluminum: At - the - money implied volatility 10.67%, weighted implied volatility 11.68% (down 0.46%) [6] - Zinc: At - the - money implied volatility 11.35%, weighted implied volatility 12.83% (up 0.03%) [6] - Other metals have their implied volatility data presented [6] Group 6: Option Strategies for Non - Ferrous Metals Copper - Fundamental Analysis: Three major exchanges' copper inventories increased by 17,000 tons month - on - month [7] - Market Analysis: Shanghai copper has shown a high - level consolidation and oscillation pattern [7] - Option Factor Research: Implied volatility is above the historical average, and the open - interest PCR indicates strong support below [7] - Option Strategy: Build a short - volatility seller's option portfolio and a spot hedging strategy [7] Aluminum - Fundamental Analysis: Aluminum ingot and related inventories have different changes [9] - Market Analysis: Shanghai aluminum shows a bullish high - level oscillation pattern [9] - Option Factor Research: Implied volatility is at the historical average, and the open - interest PCR indicates pressure above [9] - Option Strategy: Build a bullish call spread, a short - volatility option portfolio, and a spot collar strategy [9] Other Non - Ferrous Metals - Zinc, nickel, tin, and lithium carbonate also have their own fundamental, market, option - factor analysis, and corresponding option strategies [9][10][11] Group 7: Option Strategies for Precious Metals Gold - Fundamental Analysis: Powell's hawkish stance and the Fed's monetary policy outlook [12] - Market Analysis: Shanghai gold shows a bullish high - level consolidation pattern [12] - Option Factor Research: Implied volatility is at a high historical level, and the open - interest PCR indicates strong pressure above [12] - Option Strategy: Build a neutral short - volatility option seller's portfolio and a spot hedging strategy [12] Group 8: Option Strategies for the Black Series Rebar - Fundamental Analysis: Rebar inventories have decreased [14] - Market Analysis: Rebar shows a weak bearish pattern with pressure above [14] - Option Factor Research: Implied volatility is below the historical average, and the open - interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure above [14] - Option Strategy: Build a short - volatility option portfolio and a spot covered - call strategy [14] Iron Ore - Fundamental Analysis: Iron ore inventories and port throughput changes [14] - Market Analysis: Iron ore shows a weak oscillation pattern [14] - Option Factor Research: Implied volatility is around the historical average, and the open - interest PCR indicates strong pressure above [14] - Option Strategy: Build a short - volatility option portfolio and a spot collar strategy [14] Other Black - Series Metals - Ferrosilicon, industrial silicon, and glass also have their own analysis and option strategies [15][16]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the Long Strangle options strategy, which allows investors to profit from significant price movements in either direction without needing to predict the direction of the movement [2][5]. Summary by Sections Strategy Definition - Long Strangle is a low-cost options strategy that bets on high volatility without knowing the direction of the price movement. It involves buying an out-of-the-money (OTM) call option and an OTM put option with the same expiration date [2][4]. Profit and Loss Structure - The strategy has two breakeven points: - Low point = X1 - (P1 + P2) - High point = X2 + (P1 + P2) - Maximum profit is theoretically unlimited if the stock price moves significantly beyond the breakeven points, while maximum loss is limited to the total premium paid for the options [2][3][9]. Characteristics of the Strategy - The strategy is neutral in direction, suitable for scenarios where significant price movement is expected but the direction is uncertain [5]. - Initial investment costs are low due to the use of OTM options, but substantial price movement is required to achieve profitability [5][7]. Comparison with Similar Strategies - Long Strangle is similar to Long Straddle but uses OTM options instead of at-the-money (ATM) options, resulting in lower costs but higher difficulty in achieving profitability [7]. - Long Strangle is less sensitive to changes in implied volatility compared to Long Straddle, as OTM options have lower Vega [7]. Practical Application Example - An example is provided where a stock priced at $272.76 has options purchased with strike prices of $290 (call) and $255 (put), resulting in a total premium of $3,580. The breakeven points are calculated to be $219.2 and $325.8 [6][9]. Recommendations for Use - The strategy is best used for events that are expected to cause significant stock price movements, such as earnings reports or major economic announcements, and is generally suited for shorter expiration dates [12]. - If the expected volatility does not materialize, investors can either close the position to limit losses or roll into a new position with a later expiration date [13]. Conclusion - The article emphasizes the potential of the Long Strangle strategy for investors looking to capitalize on volatility without needing to predict market direction, highlighting its unique characteristics and practical applications [2][5][12].

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is an early morning strategy report on energy and chemical options dated November 5, 2025 [1] - It covers various energy and chemical options including energy (crude oil, LPG), polyolefins (PP, PVC, etc.), polyesters (PX, PTA, etc.), alkali chemicals (caustic soda, soda ash), and others like rubber [2] - The recommended strategy is to construct option combination strategies mainly as sellers, along with spot hedging or covered call strategies to enhance returns [2] Group 2: Underlying Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes of multiple underlying futures contracts are presented, such as SC2512 for crude oil at 464 with a -0.19% change, and PG2512 for LPG at 4,239 with a -0.63% change [3] Group 3: Option Factor - Volume and Open Interest PCR - PCR indicators for various options are provided, including volume PCR and open interest PCR, which are used to describe the strength of the underlying option market and potential turning points [4] Group 4: Option Factor - Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels for each option are determined from the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options, such as 500 and 440 for crude oil [5] Group 5: Option Factor - Implied Volatility - Implied volatility data for different options are presented, including at - the - money implied volatility and volume - weighted implied volatility, with explanations on calculation methods [6] Group 6: Strategy and Recommendations for Specific Options Crude Oil Options - Fundamental analysis shows stable and rising refinery demand in the US, with OPEC exports mostly absorbed by China, and low refined product inventories in Europe [7] - Market analysis indicates a trend of weakening, consolidation, and then a rebound since July [7] - Option factor research reveals a decline in implied volatility to near the mean, a low open interest PCR indicating a weak market, and pressure and support levels at 500 and 450 [7] - Recommended strategies include a neutral call + put option selling combination for time value and directional gains, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7] LPG Options - Fundamental analysis points out pressure from oversupply and geopolitical issues on crude oil, and high propane inventories in the US [9] - Market analysis shows a pattern of decline, rebound, and then weakening since August [9] - Option factor research shows a significant decline in implied volatility to below the mean, an open interest PCR around 0.8 indicating a weak market, and pressure and support levels at 4500 and 4200 [9] - Recommended strategies are similar to crude oil options, including a neutral option selling combination and a long collar strategy [9] Methanol Options - Fundamental analysis shows high - level and hard - to - reduce port inventories and an increase in enterprise inventories [9] - Market analysis indicates a weakening trend since July [9] - Option factor research reveals implied volatility around the historical mean, an open interest PCR below 0.8 indicating a weak and volatile market, and pressure and support levels at 2300 and 2125 [9] - Recommended strategies include a bear spread strategy for directional gains, a bearish option selling combination, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9] Ethylene Glycol Options - Fundamental analysis shows a decrease in port inventories but an expected increase in the future due to high domestic production and incoming shipments [10] - Market analysis indicates a weakening trend since July [10] - Option factor research shows implied volatility below the mean, an open interest PCR around 0.7 indicating strong bearish power, and pressure and support levels at 4500 and 4050 [10] - Recommended strategies include a bear spread strategy, a volatility - selling strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] Polypropylene Options - Fundamental analysis shows inventory reduction in PE and PP production and trading enterprises, with higher inventory pressure on PP [10] - Market analysis indicates a weakening trend since July [10] - Option factor research reveals a decline in implied volatility to near the mean, an open interest PCR around 0.7 indicating a weak market, and pressure and support levels at 7000 and 6300 [10] - Recommended strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] Rubber Options - Fundamental analysis shows a decline in natural rubber inventories in China [11] - Market analysis indicates a pattern of rise, fall, and then weak consolidation since July [11] - Option factor research shows a sharp rise and then a decline in implied volatility to below the mean, an open interest PCR below 0.6, and pressure and support levels at 17000 and 14000 [11] - Recommended strategies include a bearish option selling combination [11] PTA Options - Fundamental analysis shows a decline in PTA load and an expected increase in maintenance in November [11] - Market analysis indicates a weakening trend since August [11] - Option factor research shows implied volatility above the mean, an open interest PCR around 0.7 indicating a volatile market, and pressure and support levels at 4700 and 4300 [11] - Recommended strategies include a bearish option selling combination [11] Caustic Soda Options - Fundamental analysis shows an increase in the average utilization rate of caustic soda production capacity [12] - Market analysis indicates a weakening trend since September [12] - Option factor research shows high - level implied volatility, an open interest PCR below 0.8 indicating a weak and volatile market, and pressure and support levels at 2600 and 2240 [12] - Recommended strategies include a bear spread strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12] Soda Ash Options - Fundamental analysis shows stable soda ash inventories [12] - Market analysis indicates a weak and consolidating trend since August [12] - Option factor research shows high - level implied volatility, an open interest PCR below 0.6 indicating strong bearish pressure, and pressure and support levels at 1300 and 1100 [12] - Recommended strategies include a bear spread strategy, a volatility - selling combination, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12] Urea Options - Fundamental analysis shows a decline in enterprise and port inventories [13] - Market analysis indicates a weakening trend since September [13] - Option factor research shows implied volatility around the historical mean, an open interest PCR below 0.6 indicating strong bearish pressure, and pressure and support levels at 1800 and 1600 [13] - Recommended strategies include a neutral option selling combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The agricultural product options market shows different trends. Oilseeds and oils are weakly volatile, while some other products like eggs and apples have their own specific trends. Strategies mainly focus on constructing option - combination strategies based on sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Different agricultural product futures have various price changes. For example, the price of soybean No.1 (A2601) is 4,042, down 34 (-0.83%); the price of soybean No.2 (B2512) is 3,707, down 32 (-0.86%); and the price of palm oil (P2601) is 8,654, up 2 (0.02%) [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume and open - interest PCR of different agricultural product options vary. For instance, the volume PCR of soybean No.1 is 1.14, with a change of - 0.02; the open - interest PCR is 1.20, with a change of 0.05 [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - From the perspective of option factors, different agricultural products have different pressure and support levels. For example, the pressure level of soybean No.1 is 4,200, and the support level is 4,050; the pressure level of soybean No.2 is 3,800, and the support level is 3,600 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different agricultural product options also shows differences. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of soybean No.1 is 11.145, and the weighted implied volatility is 11.91, with a change of - 0.35 [6]. 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations 3.5.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybean No.1**: The fundamental price is stable with a slight upward trend. The option implied volatility is below the historical average. The recommended strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7]. - **Soybean Meal**: The domestic soybean weekly crushing volume has decreased. The option implied volatility is below the historical average. The recommended strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9]. - **Palm Oil**: The production of Malaysian palm oil faces pressure, and the export growth rate has narrowed. The option implied volatility is below the historical average. The recommended strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9]. - **Peanut**: The price of peanut oil is stable. The option implied volatility is at a relatively high historical level. The recommended strategy is a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. 3.5.2 Agricultural By - product Options - **Pig**: The average price in some regions has increased slightly. The option implied volatility is above the historical average. The recommended strategies include constructing a bear spread strategy with put options, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy, and a covered call strategy for spot [10]. - **Egg**: The inventory of laying hens has decreased. The option implied volatility is at a relatively high level. The recommended strategies include constructing a bear spread strategy with put options and a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [11]. - **Apple**: The price of apple futures has increased. The option implied volatility is above the historical average. The recommended strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. - **Jujube**: The physical inventory has increased. The option implied volatility has risen rapidly. The recommended strategies include constructing a short - biased strangle option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [12]. 3.5.3 Soft Commodity Options - **Sugar**: The spot price has decreased, and the basis has weakened. The option implied volatility is at a relatively low historical level. The recommended strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12]. - **Cotton**: The price index has increased, and the basis has fluctuated. The option implied volatility is at a relatively low level. The recommended strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot [13]. 3.5.4 Grain Options - **Corn**: The supply in the origin has increased, and the trading enthusiasm of traders has decreased. The option implied volatility is at a relatively low historical level. The recommended strategy is to construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [13].