Core Viewpoint - The VIX volatility index experienced an intraday increase of 3.0%, reaching a level of 16.02 [1] Group 1 - The VIX index is often referred to as the "fear gauge" in the market, indicating investor sentiment and market volatility [1]

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]

丨证券研究报告丨 固收资产配置丨点评报告 [Table_Title] 从波动率把握转债的机会区间 ——可转债周报 20250628 报告要点 [Table_Summary] 当周（2025 年 6 月 23 日–2025 年 6 月 28 日），可转债市场回暖，指数整体走强，市场风格 转向高弹性博弈。估值端，低平价区间个券有所分化，中高平价区间个券估值普遍拉升，市场 风险偏好温和回升，隐含波动率小幅抬升，交易情绪有所改善。当前万得全 A 风险溢价处于高 分位，权益市场相对债市或具备一定性价比。我们认为，转债市场波动率相关指标均有所回升， 反映市场情绪温和回暖。整体来看，当前转债市场风格自防御向进攻切换，建议兼顾弹性与安 全边际，关注具备事件驱动与业绩兑现预期的结构性机会。 分析师及联系人 [Table_Author] 赵增辉 熊锋 SAC：S0490524080003 SAC：S0490524120004 SFC：BVN394 请阅读最后评级说明和重要声明 %% %% %% %% research.95579.com 1 [Table_Title 从波动率把握转债的机会区间 2] ——可转债周报 202506 ...

Group 1: Investment Strategy Overview - The report emphasizes that the stock market is at a technical support level, but volatility has reached a new low since 2024, indicating that a trend change may be imminent [5][21]. - The A-share market's trading volume reached 1.12 trillion, an increase of 54.9 billion compared to the previous trading day, with market focus on stablecoins, port shipping, and solid-state batteries [21]. - The report suggests that the probability of an upward trend in the index is low, and managing positions is the best strategy [21]. Group 2: Bond Market Insights - The bond market is expected to benefit from inflows of risk-averse capital, as the overall market remains volatile with a lack of positive news [18][8]. - The report notes that the bond market may regain upward momentum due to increased demand for safe-haven assets [8]. Group 3: Foreign Exchange Market Analysis - The onshore RMB against the USD was reported at 7.1876, an increase of 91 basis points from the previous close, indicating a potential strengthening of the RMB [33]. - Despite short-term fluctuations, the long-term trend for the USD remains bearish [33]. Group 4: Commodity Market Trends - The Wenhua Commodity Index fell by 0.13%, with strong performance in the energy sector but poor performance in agricultural and chemical products [38]. - The report advises caution for investors who have not participated at lower levels, suggesting a wait-and-see approach due to high volatility in oil and related products [38].

[T[able Table_IndNameRptType] _IndNameRptType] 2 固定收益 固收周报 [分析师： Table_Author] 胡倩倩 执业证书号：S0010524050004 电话：13391388385 邮箱：huqianqian@hazq.com 主要观点： ⚫[Table_Summary] 近期权益市场波动率呈何种走势？ 近期市场波动率有所下降，整体波动率较低。上证 50 与沪深 300 近一个月波 动率均有所下降。A 股整体盘面波动率呈明显周期性特征，不同时间维度的表 现差异显著。市场长期波动率普遍高于短期波动率，近期有小幅度的下降，至 今处于历史低位。 同时小盘、中盘、大盘股的波动率分布类似，但波动率大小呈现显著分化，小 盘股波动率显著高于大盘股。大盘股整体波动率最低，中盘股其次，小盘股整 体波动率最高。此外，不同行业的波动率和行情表现呈现显著分化，高波动率 行业与低波动率行业之间差异显著，以稳健性为代表的银行行业与高风险的 计算机行业波动率差异高达 4.6%。 ⚫ 2023 年至今，可转债市场波动率如何变化？ 波动率下行趋势下，转债市场如何分化？ [Table_In ...