Group 1: Implied Volatility Insights - Implied volatility serves as a "valuation" of future market fluctuations, driven primarily by speculative demand in the options market[2] - Historical data indicates that short-term funds often misestimate future volatility, leading to potential market corrections after significant price movements[2] - The A-share market's implied volatility does not follow a simple linear relationship with market trends, as both sharp increases and decreases in volatility can occur simultaneously with market movements[10] Group 2: Market Timing Strategies - Two types of buying opportunities are identified: 1) when implied volatility rises sharply while the market declines, and 2) when both implied volatility and market levels are low, indicating potential for unexpected rebounds[3] - Selling strategies include: 1) selling when implied volatility rises sharply in a strong market to avoid subsequent declines, and 2) selling when implied volatility is low while the market is at a high, to mitigate risks from unexpected downturns[3] - A practical timing strategy is proposed, utilizing indicators such as the RSI and changes in implied volatility to identify market entry and exit points[48] Group 3: Recent Market Trends - From late June to early August 2025, the market experienced a "slow bull" trend, supported by low implied volatility and a series of favorable policies[4] - The implied volatility index for the CSI 300 remained low during this period, suggesting that both positive and negative market events could lead to significant price movements[4] - Despite the upward trend, short-term speculative enthusiasm did not escalate rapidly, contributing to the stability of the "slow bull" market[4]

Group 1 - The financial option implied volatility index reflects the 30 - day implied volatility trend as of the previous trading day, and the commodity option implied volatility index is obtained by weighting the implied volatilities of the two - strike options above and below the at - the - money option of the main contract month, reflecting the implied volatility change trend of the main contract [3] - The difference between the implied volatility index and historical volatility: a larger difference indicates that the implied volatility is relatively higher than historical volatility, and a smaller difference means it is relatively lower [3] Group 2 - The implied volatility quantile represents the current level of a variety's implied volatility in history. A high quantile means the current implied volatility is high, and a low quantile means it is low [5] - The volatility spread is the implied volatility index minus the historical volatility [5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy and chemical sector is divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. For each sector, options strategies and suggestions are provided for selected varieties. Strategies mainly involve constructing option combination strategies with sellers as the main focus, as well as spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2][8] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest of various energy and chemical futures contracts are presented, including crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), methanol, etc. For example, the latest price of the crude oil SC2510 contract is 484, with a decrease of 5 and a decline rate of -0.98% [3] 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume and open interest PCR of various energy and chemical options are provided, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market. For example, the volume PCR of crude oil options is 0.62, with a change of -0.04, and the open interest PCR is 0.75, with a change of 0.03 [4] 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of various energy and chemical options are analyzed from the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of crude oil options is 600, and the support level is 490 [5] 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of various energy and chemical options is presented, 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 27.47, and the weighted implied volatility is 30.44, with a change of 0.21 [6] 3.5 Option Strategies and Suggestions 3.5.1 Energy Options - **Crude Oil**: The fundamental situation of crude oil involves OPEC+ production adjustments and Russian production cuts. The market shows a short - term upward受阻 and downward - trending pattern. Option strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7] - **LPG**: The supply of LPG is abundant, and the market shows a short - term bearish trend. Option strategies include constructing a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9] 3.5.2 Alcohol Options - **Methanol**: The port inventory of methanol is increasing, and the market shows a weak upward - pressured trend. Option strategies include constructing a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9] - **Ethylene Glycol**: The port inventory of ethylene glycol is accumulating, and the market shows a wide - range weak - oscillating pattern. Option strategies include constructing a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] 3.5.3 Polyolefin Options - **Polypropylene**: The inventory situation of polypropylene shows different trends in production enterprises and traders. The market shows a weak upward - pressured trend. Option strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] 3.5.4 Rubber Options - **Rubber**: The operating rates of tires show different trends. The market shows a short - term weak upward - pressured trend. Option strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy [11] 3.5.5 Polyester Options - **PTA**: The overall social inventory of PTA is increasing, and the market shows a weak - oscillating pattern. Option strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy [12] 3.5.6 Alkali Options - **Caustic Soda**: The capacity utilization rate of caustic soda shows different trends in different regions. The market shows a short - term bullish rebound pattern. Option strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13] - **Soda Ash**: The inventory of soda ash is increasing, and the market shows an oscillating pattern with support at the bottom. Option strategies include constructing a short - volatility combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13] 3.5.7 Urea Options - The port inventory of urea is decreasing, while the enterprise inventory is increasing. The market shows a low - level oscillating pattern. Option strategies include constructing a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The current valuation of convertible bonds is relatively high from the perspective of implied volatility, close to the peak in 2022, and there is a certain risk of short - term callback in the convertible bond index [10][17]. - The A - share market still shows good allocation cost - performance, and the weak resonance between the domestic economic fundamentals and the capital market is expected to gradually start. In the convertible bond market, considering the impact of refinancing policies, there is certain support on the demand side under the background of shrinking supply. However, be vigilant about the callback risk as the overall valuation is already at a relatively high level [21]. - In terms of industries, pay attention to popular themes, domestic demand - oriented sectors, central state - owned enterprises represented by "China -字头", and the military industry [22]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1. Convertible Bond Weekly Special and Outlook 3.1.1. Implied Volatility: How about the Current Valuation of Convertible Bonds? - As of this Friday, the closing point of the China Securities Convertible Bond Index reached 475.25, a new high in recent years, with a year - to - date increase of 14.64%, slightly lower than the 16.19% increase of the Wind All - A Index [10]. - The overall implied volatility of convertible bonds has been rising since September 2024 and is now significantly higher than the annual highs since 2018. The implied volatility difference has accelerated its upward trend since April this year and is now above the 95% historical quantile, indicating that the overall valuation of convertible bonds is at a relatively high historical level [10]. - There is a certain differentiation in the valuation of convertible bonds. The valuation of convertible bonds with a parity of 50 - 80 is at a high historical quantile, while that of convertible bonds with a parity greater than 120 is relatively low. Some convertible bonds may still have room for valuation improvement [11]. - The RSJ_60 indicator of the China Securities Convertible Bond Index is currently above the 95% quantile of the past year, suggesting a certain short - term callback risk [17]. 3.1.2. Weekly Review and Market Outlook - This week, the market fluctuated upwards. The A - share market had mixed performance on different days, with various sectors rising and falling. Looking ahead, the A - share market shows good allocation cost - performance. The domestic economic fundamentals are expected to gradually resonate with the capital market [18][21]. - In the convertible bond market, pay attention to the game space of downward revision clauses, be vigilant about the forced redemption risk, and appropriately focus on the short - term game opportunities of near - maturity convertible bonds [21]. - Industries to focus on include popular themes, domestic demand - oriented sectors, central state - owned enterprises, and the military industry [22]. 3.2. Weekly Tracking of the Convertible Bond Market 3.2.1. Equity Market Closed Higher - This week, major equity market indices closed higher. The Wind All - A Index rose 2.95%, the Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.70%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 4.55%, and the ChiNext Index rose 8.58%. Market style favored small - cap value stocks [25]. - Among the Shenwan industry indices, 22 industries rose and 9 fell. The communication, electronics, and non - bank finance industries led the gains, while the banking, steel, and textile and apparel industries led the losses [27]. 3.2.2. Convertible Bond Market Closed Higher, and the Premium Rate per 100 Par Value Decreased - This week, the convertible bond market closed higher. The China Securities Convertible Bond Index rose 1.60%, the Shanghai Convertible Bond Index rose 1.53%, the Shenzhen Convertible Bond Index rose 1.71%, the Wind Convertible Bond Equal - Weighted Index rose 2.33%, and the Wind Convertible Bond Weighted Index rose 1.27% [29]. - The average daily trading volume of the convertible bond market increased. The average daily trading volume this week was 93.085 billion yuan, an increase of 8.61 billion yuan compared with last week, and the total weekly trading volume was 465.424 billion yuan [29]. - In terms of industries, 24 convertible bond industries rose and 5 fell. The non - bank finance, communication, and machinery and equipment industries led the gains, while the social services, banking, and national defense and military industries led the losses [34]. - Most individual convertible bonds rose (357 out of 454). The top five gainers were Outong Convertible Bond, Dayuan Convertible Bond, Jintong Convertible Bond, Weixin Convertible Bond, and Youzu Convertible Bond; the top five losers were Xince Convertible Bond, Jing 23 Convertible Bond, Gaoce Convertible Bond, Yingji Convertible Bond, and Sheyan Convertible Bond; the top five in terms of trading volume were Outong Convertible Bond, Dayuan Convertible Bond, Jiaojian Convertible Bond, Zhongqi Convertible Bond, and Dongjie Convertible Bond [36]. - The weighted conversion value of the whole market increased, and the premium rate decreased. The weighted average conversion value at the end of this week was 99.15 yuan, an increase of 0.99 yuan compared with last week; the weighted conversion premium rate was 41.69%, a decrease of 0.04 pct compared with last week [44]. 3.2.3. High - Frequency Tracking of Different Types of Convertible Bonds 3.2.3.1. Classification Valuation Changes - This week, there was valuation differentiation in the convertible bond structure. The valuations of convertible bonds with a parity of 0 - 80 and 100 - 110 decreased, while those of most other parity convertible bonds increased. The valuations of AAA - rated and A - and - below - rated convertible bonds increased, while those of other rated convertible bonds decreased. The valuations of small - cap and large - cap convertible bonds increased, while those of other scale - graded convertible bonds decreased [53]. - Since the beginning of 2024, the conversion premium rates of equity - biased and balanced convertible bonds have rebounded from the bottom. As of this Friday, the conversion premium rate of equity - biased convertible bonds is above the 35% quantile since 2017, and that of balanced convertible bonds is above the 50% quantile since 2017 [53]. 3.2.3.2. Market Index Performance - This week, convertible bonds of all ratings rose. Since 2023, convertible bonds of different ratings have recorded different levels of returns, with high - rated convertible bonds showing more stable performance and low - rated convertible bonds showing weaker anti - decline ability and greater rebound strength [65]. - This week, convertible bonds of all scales rose. Since 2023, small - cap convertible bonds have recorded the highest return, followed by medium - small - cap, medium - cap, and large - cap convertible bonds in descending order [65]. 3.3. Tracking of Convertible Bond Supply and Terms 3.3.1. This Week's Primary Market Issuance Plans - This week, 2 convertible bonds have been issued but not yet listed, and 3 convertible bonds have passed the primary approval. From the beginning of 2023 to August 15, 2025, there have been 89 planned convertible bonds with a total scale of 139.408 billion yuan [72][73]. 3.3.2. Downward Revision and Redemption Clauses - This week, 5 convertible bonds announced that they were expected to trigger downward revision, 8 convertible bonds announced that they would not be downward - revised, 2 convertible bonds proposed downward revision, and 3 convertible bonds announced the results of downward revision [77]. - This week, 18 convertible bonds announced that they were expected to trigger redemption, 6 convertible bonds announced that they would not be redeemed in advance, and 4 convertible bonds announced early redemption [80][81][82]. - As of the end of this week, 4 convertible bonds are still in the put - option declaration period, and 11 convertible bonds are still in the company's capital - reduction and debt - settlement declaration period [85].

来源：市场资讯 （来源：吴说） 吴说获悉，据 Greekslive，3.9 万张 BTC 期权到期，Put Call Ratio 为 0.95，最大痛点 118000 美元，名义 价值 46 亿美元。28 万张 ETH 期权到期，Put Call Ratio 为 1.04，最大痛点 4000 美元，名义价值 13 亿 美元。本周有近 60 亿美元的期权交割，占到当前总持仓的 9%。从主要的期权数据看，隐含波动率方 面，BTC 的 IV 仍然低迷，中短期限 IV 全面维持在 35% 以下，ETH 的主要期限 IV 仍高达 70%，和目 前 ETH 的潜在波动预期匹配。 ...

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]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints of the Report - The agricultural products sector mainly includes beans, oils and fats, agricultural by - products, soft commodities, grains, and others. Different varieties show different market trends, and corresponding option strategies are proposed for each variety [8]. - For the overall market, oil and fat - related agricultural products are in a relatively strong and volatile state, while other products such as soft commodities and grains show different degrees of volatility and trends. Strategies suggest constructing option combination strategies mainly on the short - selling side, as well as spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2] Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Market Overview of Underlying Futures - Multiple agricultural product futures show different price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, the price of soybean No. 1 (A2511) is 4,049, down 22 with a decline rate of 0.54%, and the trading volume is 16.68 million lots, down 5.56 million lots [3]. 2. Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Different agricultural product options have different volume and open interest PCR values and their changes, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the market [4]. 3. Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of different agricultural product options are analyzed. For example, the pressure level of soybean No. 1 is 4,500 and the support level is 4,100 [5]. 4. Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different agricultural product options is presented, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its changes compared with the annual average [6]. 5. Option Strategies and Recommendations 5.1 Oil and Fat Options - **Soybean No. 1 and No. 2**: Fundamental data shows changes in import costs and weather conditions. The market of soybean No. 1 shows a pattern of short - term consolidation. Option strategies include constructing short - neutral call + put option combination strategies and long - collar strategies [7]. - **Soybean Meal and Rapeseed Meal**: The fundamentals of soybean meal show changes in daily提货量, basis, and inventory. The market shows a pattern of weak consolidation and then a rebound. Option strategies include constructing short - neutral call + put option combination strategies and long - collar strategies [9]. - **Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, and Rapeseed Oil**: The fundamentals of palm oil show changes in production, inventory, and exports. The market of palm oil shows a bullish trend. Option strategies include constructing bull - spread call option strategies, short - bullish call + put option combination strategies, and long - collar strategies [10]. - **Peanut**: The fundamentals show changes in trading volume, price, and oil mill operation rate. The market shows a pattern of weak consolidation. Option strategies include constructing bear - spread put option strategies and long - collar strategies [11]. 5.2 Agricultural By - product Options - **Pig**: The fundamentals show a slight decline in the spot price of pigs. The market shows a pattern of weak consolidation. Option strategies include constructing short - bearish call + put option combination strategies and long - covered call strategies [11]. - **Egg**: The fundamentals show a weak operation of the spot price of eggs. The market shows a bearish trend. Option strategies include constructing bear - spread put option strategies, short - bearish call + put option combination strategies [12]. - **Apple**: The fundamentals show changes in production and inventory. The market shows a pattern of continuous recovery. Option strategies include constructing short - neutral call + put option combination strategies [12]. - **Jujube**: The fundamentals show an improvement in the market trading atmosphere and de - stocking process. The market shows a short - term bullish rebound. Option strategies include constructing bull - spread call option strategies, short - bullish strangle option combination strategies, and long - covered call strategies [13]. 5.3 Soft Commodity Options - **Sugar**: The fundamentals show an expected increase in domestic production and a change in import policies. The market shows a weak bearish trend. Option strategies include constructing short - bearish call + put option combination strategies and long - collar strategies [13]. - **Cotton**: The fundamentals show changes in import and shipment volumes. The market shows a short - term weak trend. Option strategies include constructing short - bullish call + put option combination strategies and long - covered call strategies [14]. 5.4 Grain Options - **Corn and Starch**: The fundamentals show changes in corn auctions and inventory. The market shows a weak bearish trend. Option strategies include constructing bear - spread put option strategies, short - bearish call + put option combination strategies [14].

Investment Insights - The market sentiment remains strong with margin trading exceeding 2 trillion, indicating a potential overheating risk [1][4] - The cyclical sector is gaining strength driven by expectations from projects like the Xinjiang-Tibet Railway, while the rotation between growth and cyclical stocks continues [1][4] Equity Market Overview - Small-cap growth stocks significantly outperformed last week, while the volatility of both large and small-cap styles increased [6] - The dispersion of excess returns among industry indices is at a near one-year low, indicating a slowdown in industry rotation [6] - The trading concentration has increased, with the top 100 stocks and top 5 industries seeing a rise in transaction value share [6] Commodity Market Analysis - Precious metals and agricultural products showed increased trend strength, while other sectors remained stable or declined [15][16] - The volatility in black and energy chemical sectors remained stable, with a slight decrease in the volatility of non-ferrous metals [15][16] Options Market Insights - Implied volatility for the Shanghai Stock Exchange 50 and CSI 1000 indices continues to decline, reflecting a market that is both strong and cautious [24] Convertible Bond Market Trends - The premium rate for convertible bonds is approaching a one-year high, while the proportion of bonds with low conversion premiums is increasing, indicating structural growth characteristics [26]

Report Title - The report is titled "Commodity Option Data Daily Report" [3] Report Industry Investment Rating - No industry investment rating is provided in the report Core Viewpoints - The report presents historical volatility, daily fluctuations, and other data of various commodities, and recommends option trading strategies based on the relative levels of commodity volatility [2][4][9] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Commodity Volatility Data - **Historical Volatility and Daily Fluctuations**: Data on historical volatility (HV20, HV40, HV60, HV120) and daily price fluctuations of multiple commodities such as Shanghai Aluminum, Shanghai Copper, and Shanghai Zinc are provided For example, Shanghai Aluminum's main price is 20790 with a 0.63% daily increase, and its HV20 is 7.71% [4] Implied Volatility Data - **主力平值IV and Its Quantile**: Implied volatility data, including the main at - the - money implied volatility (IV) and its quantile, are given for various commodities For instance, the main at - the - money IV of butadiene rubber is 74% with a quantile of 49% [5] Strategy Recommendations - **Selling Strangle for Lithium Carbonate**: Due to the relatively high volatility of lithium carbonate, it is recommended to sell a strangle combination (sell LC2509C80000 + sell LC2509P75000) on July 24, 2025, and use dynamic futures hedging, then close the position when volatility decreases [9] - **Buying Strangle for Iron Ore, Soybean Oil, and Rapeseed Oil**: Given the relatively low volatility of iron ore, soybean oil, and rapeseed oil, it is recommended to buy strangle combinations for these commodities on June 3, 2025, use dynamic futures hedging, and close the position when volatility increases For example, for iron ore, buy I2509C690 + buy I2509P700 [9]

Group 1: Introduction to Volatility Indices - The implied volatility index of financial options reflects the 30 - day implied volatility trend as of the previous trading day, and the implied volatility index of commodity options is weighted by the implied volatility of the two - tier options above and below the at - the - money option of the main contract, reflecting the implied volatility change trend of the main contract [3] - The difference between the implied volatility index and historical volatility, a larger difference indicates that the implied volatility is relatively higher than historical volatility, and a smaller difference means the opposite [3] Group 2: Volatility Data Charts - There are charts showing the implied volatility (IV), historical volatility (HV), and their differences (IV - HV) for various financial and commodity options, including 300 - stock index, 50ETF, 1000 - stock index, 500ETF, silver, soybean meal, corn, etc [4] Group 3: Implied Volatility Quantile and Volatility Spread Quantile - Implied volatility quantile represents the current level of a variety's implied volatility in history. A high quantile means the current implied volatility is high, and a low quantile means it is low. Volatility spread is the difference between the implied volatility index and historical volatility [5] - There are rankings of implied volatility quantiles and historical volatility quantiles for different varieties such as 300 - stock index, 50ETF, PTA, cotton, etc [6]