Quantitative Factors and Models Summary Quantitative Factors and Construction - **Factor Name**: BETA **Construction Idea**: Measures the sensitivity of a stock's returns to market returns, capturing systematic risk exposure [13][28] **Construction Process**: The BETA factor is calculated as the slope coefficient in a regression of a stock's returns against the market index returns over a specified period [13][28] **Evaluation**: This factor performed well during the week, indicating a positive contribution to portfolio returns [13][28] - **Factor Name**: Residual Volatility **Construction Idea**: Captures the idiosyncratic risk of a stock, independent of market movements [13][28] **Construction Process**: Residual volatility is derived from the standard deviation of the residuals in a regression of stock returns against market returns [13][28] **Evaluation**: This factor showed moderate positive performance during the week [13][28] - **Factor Name**: Momentum **Construction Idea**: Reflects the tendency of stocks with strong past performance to continue performing well in the short term [13][28] **Construction Process**: Momentum is calculated as the cumulative return of a stock over a specific look-back period, excluding the most recent month [13][28] **Evaluation**: This factor exhibited slight positive performance during the week [13][28] - **Factor Name**: Value **Construction Idea**: Measures the attractiveness of a stock based on its valuation metrics, such as price-to-earnings or price-to-book ratios [13][28] **Construction Process**: Value is computed using a weighted combination of valuation ratios, normalized across the universe of stocks [13][28] **Evaluation**: This factor underperformed during the week, indicating a negative contribution to portfolio returns [13][28] - **Factor Name**: Leverage **Construction Idea**: Represents the financial risk of a company based on its debt levels relative to equity [13][28] **Construction Process**: Leverage is calculated as the ratio of total debt to total equity for each stock [13][28] **Evaluation**: This factor showed slight negative performance during the week [13][28] - **Factor Name**: Size **Construction Idea**: Captures the performance difference between small-cap and large-cap stocks [13][28] **Construction Process**: Size is measured as the natural logarithm of a company's market capitalization [13][28] **Evaluation**: This factor significantly underperformed during the week, reflecting a preference for larger-cap stocks [13][28] Factor Backtesting Results - **BETA Factor**: Weekly return +0.27%, 1-year Sharpe ratio 2.74, 1-year maximum drawdown 5.40% [13][29] - **Residual Volatility Factor**: Weekly return +0.12%, 1-year Sharpe ratio -3.22, 1-year maximum drawdown 11.67% [13][29] - **Momentum Factor**: Weekly return +0.05%, 1-year Sharpe ratio 2.96, 1-year maximum drawdown 2.47% [13][29] - **Value Factor**: Weekly return -0.25%, 1-year Sharpe ratio -0.18, 1-year maximum drawdown 3.31% [13][29] - **Leverage Factor**: Weekly return -0.28%, 1-year Sharpe ratio 2.96, 1-year maximum drawdown 1.55% [13][29] - **Size Factor**: Weekly return -0.47%, 1-year Sharpe ratio -5.82, 1-year maximum drawdown 17.33% [13][29]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The weekly market declined to varying degrees, with all three option underlying assets dropping by over 1%. The changes in the position PCR ratios showed divergence, with the position PCR of 50ETF and 300ETF continuing to fall, while the put contract position ratio of 500ETF increased. Considering the changes in the implied volatility curve structure, with the curve of 500ETF shifting to the left, indicating some cautious sentiment, it is believed that the current market risk preference level has decreased, and a cautious attitude towards small-cap growth stocks is recommended. This is relatively favorable for large-cap blue-chip underlying assets such as 50ETF and 300ETF [5][43]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Periodic and Spot Market Review 3.1.1 Underlying Asset Market - From July 28 to August 1, the Shanghai Composite Index fluctuated during the week, closing at 3559.95, with lower trading volume compared to the previous week. The Shenzhen Component Index fluctuated and declined during the week, with a decline of 1.58% compared to the previous week, closing at 10991.32, and lower trading volume compared to the previous week [2][8]. - 50ETF opened at 2.917 at the beginning of the week and closed at 2.876 at the end of the week, down 0.040 or 1.37% from the previous week, with a trading volume of 10.865 billion yuan. Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300ETF opened at 4.203 at the beginning of the week and closed at 4.133 at the end of the week, down 0.070 or 1.67% from the previous week, with a trading volume of 17.173 billion yuan. Southern CSI 500ETF opened at 6.365 at the beginning of the week and closed at 6.287 at the end of the week, down 0.078 or 1.23% from the previous week, with a trading volume of 6.109 billion yuan [3][8]. 3.1.2 Futures Index Market - From July 28 to August 1, all contracts of the stock index futures IH closed down. Among them, contract IH2508 declined by -1.42%. All contracts of the stock index futures IF closed down. Among them, contract IF2508 declined by -1.93%. All contracts of the stock index futures IC closed down. Among them, contract IC2508 declined by -1.43% [9]. 3.2 Option Market Review 3.2.1 Trading and Position Holding Situation - From July 28 to August 1, the average daily trading volume of 50ETF options decreased compared to the previous week, while the total position increased. The average daily trading volume of 50ETF options for the week was 1,249,242 contracts, a decrease of 123,739 contracts from the previous week's average daily trading volume. The total position was 1,443,444 contracts, an increase of 202,752 contracts from the end of the previous week. The total position PCR was 0.84, a decrease of 0.14 from the end of the previous week [13]. - The average daily trading volume of Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300ETF options decreased compared to the previous week, while the total position increased. The average daily trading volume of Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300ETF options for the week was 1,165,780 contracts, a decrease of 219,482 contracts from the previous week's average daily trading volume. The total position was 1,284,104 contracts, an increase of 107,929 contracts from the end of the previous week. The total position PCR was 0.89, a decrease of 0.14 from the end of the previous week [15]. - The average daily trading volume of Southern CSI 500ETF options decreased compared to the previous week, while the total position increased. The average daily trading volume of Southern CSI 500ETF options for the week was 1,352,948 contracts, a decrease of 102,102 contracts from the previous week's average daily trading volume. The total position was 1,249,009 contracts, an increase of 165,492 contracts from the end of the previous week. The total position PCR was 1.07, an increase of 0.06 from the end of the previous week [19]. 3.2.2 Volatility Situation - **Historical Volatility**: As of August 1, the 5-day historical rolling volatility of 50ETF rose to 13.05%, near the 50th percentile of the five-year historical level. Currently, the 5-day, 10-day, 20-day, and 40-day historical volatilities are 13.05%, 10.97%, 9.09%, and 9.07% respectively [22]. - The 5-day historical rolling volatility of Huatai-PineBridge CSI 300ETF rose to 14.26%, near the 50th percentile of the five-year historical level. Currently, the 5-day, 10-day, 20-day, and 40-day historical volatilities are 14.26%, 12.76%, 10.26%, and 9.74% respectively [25]. - The 5-day historical rolling volatility of Southern CSI 500ETF rose to 12.99%, near the 25th percentile of the five-year historical level. Currently, the 5-day, 10-day, 20-day, and 40-day historical volatilities are 12.99%, 13.83%, 11.63%, and 11.80% respectively [26]. - **Implied Volatility**: On August 1, the implied volatility near the at-the-money level decreased, and the overall implied volatility level declined. For 50ETF and 300ETF, the slopes on both sides of the curve increased, indicating an increased market expectation of future volatility. For 500ETF, the curve shifted to the left, showing some cautious sentiment [29]. - **Comparison of Historical Volatility and Implied Volatility Trends**: In terms of volatility, short-term volatility increased slightly, and monthly volatility followed suit. Implied volatility declined continuously during the week, and the volatility difference narrowed significantly. It is expected that historical volatility will continue to rise in the future, and the volatility difference will further narrow [36]. 3.3 Investment Recommendations - Given the market decline, the divergence in position PCR ratios, and the changes in the implied volatility curve structure, a cautious attitude towards small-cap growth stocks is recommended, and large-cap blue-chip underlying assets such as 50ETF and 300ETF are relatively favored [5][43].

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Core Insights - The article presents a comparative analysis of various investment products based on their performance metrics such as return volatility, Sharpe ratio, average maximum drawdown, and recovery rates during the first half of 2025 [1] Group 1: Performance Metrics - The average return volatility for fixed income products is 1.25%, with a Sharpe ratio of 0.85 and an average maximum drawdown of -0.72% [1] - "Fixed Income +" category products show a higher average return of 2.63% with a Sharpe ratio of 1.68 and a maximum drawdown of -0.78% [1] - Pure bond fixed income products have an average return of 2.17%, a Sharpe ratio of 1.59, and a maximum drawdown of -0.19% [1] - Mixed category products outperform with an average return of 4.63%, a Sharpe ratio of 1.29, and a maximum drawdown of -1.65% [1] Group 2: Short Holding Period Analysis - For the shortest holding period, "Fixed Income +" products yield an average return of 2.98% with a Sharpe ratio of 1.78 and a maximum drawdown of -0.42% [1] - Pure bond fixed income products in the shortest holding period have an average return of 2.05%, a Sharpe ratio of 1.45, and a maximum drawdown of -0.18% [1] - The market average for the shortest holding period across all categories is 1.96% return, 0.47 Sharpe ratio, and -0.13% maximum drawdown [1]

Core Insights - The gold market is experiencing weakness, with potential for upward movement despite current downward pressure [1] - Event-driven trading is intensifying, leading to a countdown of long and short positions [1] - The FOMC meeting may reveal hints for a potential interest rate cut in September, influencing market dynamics [1] Market Analysis - Daily RSI divergence is noted, indicating a possible turning point in the market [1] - The VIX index is approaching a critical level, suggesting an imminent increase in volatility [1] - A significant macroeconomic week is anticipated, which could trigger fluctuations in gold and silver trading [1]

Group 1 - Major trading desks, including Goldman Sachs and Citadel, are advising clients to purchase cheap hedging tools to protect against potential market losses as risks loom over the record market rally [2] - The S&P 500 index has surged 28% since April 8, with the so-called fear index at its lowest level since February, making the cost of hedging against market downturns very low [2] - Upcoming events, such as the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and the tariff deadline set by President Trump, could dampen investor sentiment and risk appetite [2] Group 2 - The non-farm payroll report for July is set to be released next week, which will significantly impact the Federal Reserve's policy in the coming months [3] - Bank of America Securities suggests buying S&P 500 put options expiring on August 22 to capture market reactions to the Federal Reserve's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole [3] - There is a belief that the current market rally may continue, supported by retail traders, and a potential rate cut in September could further boost the market [3] Group 3 - JPMorgan's stock derivatives sales team recommends purchasing put options expiring on August 1 to hedge against potential market declines due to the tariff deadline and the July non-farm payroll report [4] - As the market rally expands, institutional investors' long positions are nearing highs, indicating a potential shift in their strategies [4] - Historical data suggests that September is typically the worst-performing month for the U.S. stock market, prompting a shift towards hedging tools expiring in September [4]

Group 1 - Financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs and Castle Securities, are advising clients to purchase inexpensive hedging tools to protect against potential losses in the U.S. stock market [1][3] - The S&P 500 index has surged 28% since its low on April 8, and the "fear index" has reached its lowest level since February, making the cost of hedging against market declines very low [1][3] - Goldman Sachs noted that if clients feel anxious, the market is making hedging operations very easy to execute [1] Group 2 - The market faces several potential adverse events, including the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision and unresolved trade agreements with major partners like Mexico and Canada [3] - The non-farm payroll report for July is expected to significantly impact the Federal Reserve's policy in the coming months, alongside important earnings reports from major tech companies [3] - Bank of America suggested that it is time to buy volatility, as the VIX index typically reaches its lowest point in July [3] Group 3 - There is a belief that the current upward trend in the market will continue, supported by retail investors [5] - If the Federal Reserve finds that tariffs do not drive inflation or hinder economic growth, a rate cut in September could further boost the stock market [5] - Institutional investors' long positions are nearing highs, and they may soon slow down their buying pace [5] Group 4 - Investors are encouraged to engage in hedging operations set to expire in September to mitigate risks from significant events [5] - Historical data indicates that September is typically the worst-performing month for the U.S. stock market [5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report - The overall view of the financial derivatives market is that stocks and bonds will maintain a volatile trend. In the short - term, all three markets of stock index futures, stock index options, and treasury bond futures should be dealt with using a volatile mindset [1][2][3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Views 3.1.1 Stock Index Futures - Yesterday, the A - share market had a narrow - range oscillation, with the All - A Index fluctuating less than 0.4%. Real estate and public utilities led the gains, while telecommunications and healthcare led the losses. There were 76 daily limit stocks, concentrated in concepts such as electricity and stablecoins. - Recently, the market has shown a trend of decreasing trading volume. Uncertainty from tariff news and profit - taking sentiment due to the decline of previous hot sectors have affected market confidence. In the short - term, it should be treated as a volatile market, and short - term observation is recommended [1]. - IF, IH, IC, and IM's current - month contract basis points closed at - 20.17, - 17.93, - 41.21, and - 59.94 respectively, with a month - on - month change of - 1.77, - 0.49, - 3.97, and - 9.74 points. The spreads between the current - month and next - month contracts were 17.6, 5.2, 54.8, and 79.2 points respectively, with a month - on - month change of - 1.4, - 0.6, 1.6, and 3.6 points. The total positions of IF, IH, IC, and IM changed by - 22721, - 11893, - 15589, and - 30422 hands [7]. 3.1.2 Stock Index Options - Considering that some underlying assets reached local highs last week, there is a high risk of a phased correction at the beginning of this week. Although the underlying assets showed signs of correction, the amplitude was low yesterday, and the liquidity at the beginning of the week was weak, decreasing by more than 50% compared to last Friday. - The volatility of ChiNext ETF and 500ETF decreased significantly. For ChiNext ETF, the put - side volatility led the decline, indicating short - term put - position closing. For 500ETF options, the put - side increased while the call - side volatility decreased, suggesting a sign of building a collar strategy. - The sentiment of trading - type funds is neutral, and there is still an adjustment risk in the short - term. For volatility trend strategies, it is recommended to pay attention to opportunities when volatility spikes. In terms of varieties, 50 and 300ETF options have a higher safety margin. The main strategy should maintain covered calls to enhance returns in a volatile environment [2]. 3.1.3 Treasury Bond Futures - The T main contract opened slightly higher and strengthened, then adjusted with a decline in open interest, indicating strong profit - taking sentiment among market bulls. It rebounded in the afternoon but still maintained a low - level oscillation overall. - The central bank net - withdrew more than 200 billion yuan yesterday, and the overnight repurchase rate slightly increased, indicating that the capital interest rate may be bottoming out, which may cause some disturbances to the cash - bond market. - However, the June manufacturing PMI was still below the boom - bust line, and tariff policies are still uncertain. New factors such as the introduction of new quantitative regulations in the stock market may also affect risk appetite. Therefore, the bond market may also be supported, and a volatile mindset should be adopted in the short - term [3]. - The trading volume of T, TF, TS, and TL in the current quarter was 49192, 59821, 35462, and 55668 hands respectively, with a one - day change of - 11647, 16847, 9275, and - 15984 hands. The open interest was 216298, 157986, 115517, and 122562 hands respectively, with a one - day change of 2158, 81, - 1682, and - 16 hands [8]. 3.2 Economic Calendar - On July 7, 2025, the annual growth rate of retail sales in the Eurozone in May was 1.8%, with a previous value of 2.3% and a forecast value of 1.2%. - On July 9, China will release the annual growth rate of CPI and PPI in June, with forecast values of 0% and - 3.2% respectively. - On July 10, China will release the annual growth rate of M2 money supply in June, with a forecast value of 8.2%, as well as the cumulative new RMB loans and social financing scale in June [11]. 3.3 Important Information and News Tracking - The first batch of 10 science - innovation bond ETFs were launched today and successfully raised funds, approaching or exceeding the 3 - billion - yuan fundraising limit. After their establishment, they are expected to bring 30 billion yuan in new scale, and the scale of bond ETFs will soon exceed 400 billion yuan. - The State Council Information Office will hold a series of press conferences on "High - quality Completion of the 14th Five - Year Plan". The first press conference will be held on July 9. - US Treasury Secretary Bessent said that many positions in the negotiation have changed, and multiple new proposals were received last night. He expects to announce trade - related news within 48 hours. He announced that the overall tariff on Vietnam will be increased to 20%, and that the positions of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve will follow the president's wishes [12]. 3.4 Derivatives Market Monitoring - The report mentions data monitoring of stock index futures, stock index options, and treasury bond futures, but no specific data content is provided in the text.

Core Viewpoint - MGM Resorts International's stock is experiencing downward pressure following a "sell" rating from Goldman Sachs, which has set a price target of $34, citing concerns over free cash flow generation impacting capital returns and valuation [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - MGM's shares have decreased by 15% over the past 12 months, but are projected to have a 5.2% increase by 2025, supported by the 20-day moving average [2] - The stock has recently achieved its third consecutive weekly gain, surpassing the 200-day moving average, a significant trendline that had previously limited price increases [2] Group 2: Options Market Activity - The 10-day call/put volume ratio for MGM stands at 6.76, indicating a high level of optimism that is above 94% of annual readings, suggesting potential downward pressure if this optimism unwinds [3] - MGM's Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) is at 33%, placing it in the 10th percentile of its annual range, indicating that options traders are anticipating lower-than-usual volatility [4] - The Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard (SVS) for MGM is 83 out of 100, suggesting that the stock has historically exceeded volatility expectations over the past year [4]

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