Group 1: Report General Information - Report Title: Cotton and Cotton Yarn Daily Report [2] - Date: October 21, 2024 [2] - Researchers: Wang Xizhen, Liu Qiannan [2] Group 2: Market Information Futures Market - CF01 contract closed at 13,540 with a gain of 75, trading volume of 245,897 hands (down 43,834), and open interest of 593,229 (up 231) [3] - CY01 contract closed at 19,775 with a gain of 170, trading volume of 13,841 hands (up 161), and open interest of 23,282 (up 1,127) [3] Spot Market - CCIndex3128B price was 14,728 yuan/ton, up 49; CY IndexC32S was 20,470 yuan/ton, up 30 [3] - Cot A was 75.65 cents/pound, up 75.10; FCY IndexC33S was 21,200 yuan/ton, down 18 [3] Spreads - Cotton 1 - 5 month spread was -60, up 5;棉纱 1 - 5 month spread was -20, up 95 [3] - CY01 - CF01 spread was 6,235, up 95; 1% tariff内外棉价差 was 3,273, up 1,901 [3] Group 3: Market News and Views Cotton Market News - As of October 17, 2025, the cumulative inspection volume of US upland cotton + Pima cotton was 376,700 tons, accounting for 12% of the annual US cotton production forecast, 27% slower year - on - year [6] - In September 2025, cottonseed imports were about 75,177.17 tons, down 35.84% year - on - year, with an average import price of about $342.25/ton, down 10.91% year - on - year [6] - In September, total retail sales of consumer goods were 419.71 billion yuan, up 3.0% year - on - year. Retail sales of clothing, footwear, and textiles above the designated size were 123.1 billion yuan, up 4.7% year - on - year [7] Trading Logic - During the festival, as new cotton entered the acquisition period, the market focus shifted to the opening price of new cotton. This year, Xinjiang cotton production was high and ginning mills' acquisition enthusiasm was general, with no large - scale rush to buy [8] - The peak season demand in the market was average, and the improvement in downstream demand was limited, so the peak season performance was not expected to be outstanding [8] Trading Strategies - Unilateral: US cotton is expected to fluctuate, and Zhengzhou cotton is also expected to show a fluctuating trend [9] - Arbitrage: Wait and see [10] - Options: Wait and see [11] Cotton Yarn Industry News - Zhengzhou cotton prices continued to rise, but the cotton yarn market was affected by weak downstream demand. The trading volume was average, and spinners and traders were cautious [11] - The cotton fabric market in October was weaker than in September, with demand remaining sluggish. Winter orders were nearing completion, and spring orders were scarce [13] Group 4: Options Option Data - On October 21, 2025, CF601C13400.CZC closed at 247, up 32.1%, with an implied volatility of 9.3% [15] - CF601P13000.CZC closed at 45, down 29.7%, with an implied volatility of 10.9% [15] Volatility and Strategy - The 120 - day HV of cotton was 8.542, slightly lower than the previous day. The implied volatility of relevant options varied [15] - The PCR of the main Zhengzhou cotton contract's open interest was 0.7255, and the PCR of trading volume was 0.6021. Both call and put trading volumes increased [16] - Option strategy: Wait and see [17]

Group 1: Market Information - Futures contracts: CF01 closed at 13465 with a gain of 130, volume of 289,731 (increase of 109660), and open interest of 592,998 (increase of 6531); CF05 closed at 13530 with a gain of 140, volume of 82,594 (increase of 42113), and open interest of 196,748 (increase of 18170); CF09 closed at 13700 with a gain of 135, volume of 635 (increase of 136), and open interest of 1,918 (increase of 238); CY01 closed at 19605 with a gain of 135, volume of 13680 (increase of 1115), and open interest of 22155 (increase of 1484); CY05 closed at 19720 with a gain of 130, volume of 7 (increase of 7), and open interest of 20 (increase of 2); CY09 closed at 19900 with a gain of 155, volume of 1 (increase of 1), and open interest of 4 (no change) [3] - Spot prices: CCIndex3128B was 14679 yuan/ton (up 15), CY IndexC32S was 20440 (no change), Cot A was 75.10 cents/pound, FCY IndexC33S was 21218 (up 4), (FC Index):M: to - port price was 73.40 (no change), Indian S - 6 was 55800 (no change), polyester staple fiber was 7450 (up 70), pure polyester yarn T32S was 10950 (down 50), viscose staple fiber was 13000 (no change), and viscose yarn R30S was 17250 (no change) [3] - Spreads: Cotton 1 - 5 month spread was - 65 (down 10), 5 - 9 month spread was - 170 (up 5), 9 - 1 month spread was 235 (up 5);棉纱 1 - 5 month spread was - 115 (up 5), 5 - 9 month spread was - 180 (down 25), 9 - 1 month spread was 295 (up 20); CY01 - CF01 spread was 6140 (up 5), CY05 - CF05 spread was 6190 (down 10), CY09 - CF09 spread was 6200 (up 20); 1% tariff internal - external cotton spread was 3224 (up 1852), sliding - scale internal - external cotton spread was 1609 (up 1094), internal - external yarn spread was - 778 (down 4) [3] Group 2: Market News and Views Cotton Market News - On October 20, 2025, the Xinjiang - outbound cotton road transport price index was 0.1797 yuan/ton·km, up 0.06% month - on - month. Transport demand and capacity resources both decreased slightly, and the index is expected to fluctuate upward in the short term [6] - In September 2025, China's cotton cloth imports were 3628.19 million meters (up 17.58% year - on - year, down 8.28% month - on - month), 4603.92 tons (up 11.63% year - on - year, down 0.32% month - on - month), and the import value was 28.0053 million US dollars (down 2.47% year - on - year, up 2.23% month - on - month) [6] - As of the week ending October 17, 2025, the cumulative inspection volume of US upland cotton + Pima cotton was 376,700 tons, accounting for 12% of the estimated annual US cotton production, 27% slower than the same period last year. Upland cotton inspection volume was 376,100 tons (13.37% progress, 27% slower), and Pima cotton inspection volume was 600 tons (1% progress, 92% slower) [6] Trading Logic - During the festival, as new cotton entered the acquisition stage, the market focus shifted to the opening price of new cotton. This year, Xinjiang cotton production is high and ginning mills' acquisition enthusiasm is average, with no large - scale rush to buy. Some acquisition prices are around 6 yuan/kg. As new cotton is widely available, there will be selling - hedging pressure on the futures market. The peak season demand in the market is average, and the improvement in downstream demand is limited, so the peak season performance this year is not expected to be outstanding, and the boost to the futures market will be limited [7] Trading Strategy - Single - side: US cotton is expected to fluctuate, and Zhengzhou cotton is also expected to show a volatile trend [9] - Arbitrage: Wait and see [9] - Options: Wait and see [9] Cotton Yarn Industry News - From last week's market sales, fabric mills reported that trading in October was worse than in September. Fabric mills generally expect to maintain just - in - time sales in October, and the market is unlikely to exceed that in September. Currently, the operating rate of knitting circular machine factories in the Guangdong market is mostly 20% - 30%, and the probability of a rebound in the operating rate is high. Fabric mills have low expectations for the market in the second half of the month [8] - On Friday night, Zhengzhou cotton opened and closed higher, and cotton yarn futures followed suit, with the market warming up. There was little change in the trading of pure cotton yarn over the weekend [9] Group 3: Options - Option data: On October 20, 2025, for the option contract CF601C13400.CZC, the underlying contract price was 13465.00, the closing price was 199.00 (up 40.1%); for CF601P13000.CZC, the underlying contract price was 13465.00, the closing price was 53.00 (down 36.9%); for CF601P12400.CZC, the underlying contract price was 13465.00, the closing price was 17.00 (down 20.5%) [12] - Volatility: The 120 - day HV of cotton on this day was 8.542, with a slight decline compared to the previous day. The implied volatility of CF601 - C - 13400 was 9.3%, CF601 - P - 13000 was 10.9%, and CF601 - P - 12400 was 13.9% [12] - Option Strategy: The PCR of the main contract of Zhengzhou cotton was 0.7151, and the volume PCR was 0.7237. Both call and put option volumes increased. The option strategy is to wait and see [13] Group 4: Related Attachments - The report includes figures such as the internal - external cotton price spread under 1% tariff, cotton 1 - month basis, cotton 5 - month basis, cotton 9 - month basis, CY05 - CF05 spread and CY01 - CF01 spread, CF9 - 1 spread, and CF5 - 9 spread [13][18][19][25]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - **Sugar**: Global sugar production is expected to be high, pressuring sugar prices. However, as the sugar - ethanol price difference narrows, ethanol production provides stronger support for raw sugar. The international market is expected to fluctuate and consolidate. In the domestic market, supply - demand factors are bearish, but cost - side support is strengthening, and it is also expected to fluctuate in the short term [3]. - **Pulp**: Overseas broadleaf pulp is strong, driving up domestic broadleaf pulp prices. The downstream demand for pulp may improve, but global shipping data shows high supply, and the supply pressure in the Chinese market may remain high. The macro - sentiment improvement boosts low - valued pulp, but caution is needed regarding the upside potential [4]. - **Offset Paper**: The spot price of offset paper is stable, and there are expectations of improved demand in the peak season, which supports the futures price. However, the high production capacity may limit the price rebound. Attention can be paid to inter - month reverse spreads and long - pulp short - paper arbitrage [5]. - **Cotton**: The external market price of cotton is expected to be under pressure. In the domestic market, the new - season cotton harvest is progressing, and the production increase is basically certain. There are still pressures on the export side, and the futures price is expected to be weakly volatile [6]. - **Apple**: The supply - side bullish factors of apples have been somewhat realized, and the market is in high - level fluctuations. The poor performance of the good - fruit rate provides support for the far - month contracts [7]. - **Jujube**: The futures price of jujubes rebounded last week. The spot inventory is being depleted, and the price has a seasonal rebound. The current weather is favorable for new - season jujube production [9]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 First Part: Sector Strategy Recommendations - **Fresh Fruit Futures**: For Apple 2605, recommend going long on the far - month contract; for Jujube 2601, recommend taking profits on long positions at high prices [17]. - **Soft Commodity Futures**: For Sugar 2601, recommend temporary observation; for Pulp 2511, recommend shorting within the range; for Offset Paper 2601, recommend shorting on rebounds; for Cotton 2601, recommend shorting at high prices [17]. 3.2 Second Part: Sector Weekly Market Review 3.2.1 Futures Market Review | Variety | Closing Price | Weekly Change | Weekly Change Rate | | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | | Apple 2601 | 8625 | - 119 | - 1.36% | | Jujube 2601 | 11420 | 275 | 2.47% | | Sugar 2601 | 5412 | - 84 | - 1.53% | | Pulp 2511 | 4838 | 50 | 1.04% | | Offset Paper 2601 | 4202 | 8 | 0.19% | | Cotton 2601 | 13335 | 10 | 0.08% | [18] 3.2.2 Spot Market Review | Variety | Spot Price | Month - on - Month Change | Year - on - Year Change | | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | | Apple (yuan/jin) | 3.75 | 0.00 | 0.50 | | Jujube (yuan/kg) | 9.40 | - 0.10 | - 5.30 | | Sugar (yuan/ton) | 5790 | 0 | - 750 | | Pulp (Shandong Yinxing) | 5550 | 0 | - 600 | | Cotton (yuan/ton) | 14679 | 15 | - 801 | [25] 3.3 Third Part: Sector Basis Situation The report provides basis charts for Apple, Jujube, Sugar, Pulp, and Cotton, but no specific data analysis is presented [34][37][38][41]. 3.4 Fourth Part: Inter - Month Spread Situation The report provides inter - month spread charts for Apple, Jujube, Sugar, and Cotton, but no specific data analysis is presented [43][45][47]. 3.5 Fifth Part: Futures Warehouse Receipt Situation | Variety | Warehouse Receipt Quantity | Month - on - Month Change | Year - on - Year Change | | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | | Apple | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Jujube | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Sugar | 8418 | - 20 | - 1300 | | Pulp | 227023 | - 445 | - 176569 | | Cotton | 2653 | - 71 | - 1321 | [48] 3.6 Sixth Part: Option - Related Data 3.6.1 Apple Options - Market logic: New - season apple listing performance is below expectations, and far - month contracts have strong support. - Option strategy: Sell far - month put options [49]. 3.6.2 Sugar Options - Market logic: Cost support exists, but the fundamental situation is mainly bearish. - Option strategy: Sell wide - straddle option strategy [49]. 3.6.3 Cotton Options - Market logic: The concentrated listing of new - season cotton exerts obvious pressure, and the short - term futures price may show a weak trend. - Option strategy: Sell out - of - the - money call options [49]. 3.7 Seventh Part: Sector Futures Fundamental Situation 3.7.1 Apple - **Weather in Producing Areas**: The report provides temperature and precipitation charts for Shandong and Shaanxi, but no specific analysis is presented [62][63]. - **Export Situation**: The report provides a chart of monthly apple export volume, but no specific analysis is presented [64][65]. - **Inventory Situation**: The report provides charts of weekly apple storage inventories in China, Shandong, and Shaanxi, but no specific analysis is presented [66][67]. 3.7.2 Jujube The report provides charts of weekly jujube trading volumes in Henan and Hebei and the daily arrival volume in the Guangdong Ruyifang market, but no specific analysis is presented [68][69]. 3.7.3 Sugar The report provides charts of national sugar industrial inventory, monthly sugar import volume, and sugar spot - futures spread, but no specific analysis is presented [70][71][73][75]. 3.7.4 Pulp The report provides charts of domestic four - port pulp inventory, global producer wood pulp inventory days, pulp product weekly production, and monthly import volume of broadleaf and coniferous pulp, but no specific analysis is presented [77][82][83]. 3.7.5 Offset Paper The report provides charts of offset paper capacity utilization rate, weekly production, enterprise inventory, and apparent consumption, but no specific analysis is presented [84][85]. 3.7.6 Cotton The report provides charts of retail sales and inventory data of clothing in the US, UK, and Japan, as well as domestic cotton industrial and commercial inventories, import volume, and textile industry - related data, but no specific analysis is presented [86][87][88]

Core Viewpoint - The article aims to demystify the Greek letters used in options trading, specifically delta, gamma, theta, vega, and rho, explaining their significance and how they can help traders make informed decisions in options trading [1]. Delta - Delta measures the sensitivity of an option's price to changes in the underlying stock price, with values ranging from 0 to 1 for call options and -1 to 0 for put options [3][5]. - A delta of 0.6 indicates that if the stock price increases by $1, the option price will increase by $0.6 [3]. - For call options, a delta close to 1 means the option price moves almost in tandem with the stock price, while a delta close to 0 indicates low sensitivity [3]. - Delta can also reflect the probability of an option being in-the-money at expiration; a higher absolute delta suggests a higher probability of profitability [7][8]. Gamma - Gamma measures the rate of change of delta, indicating how much delta will change for a $1 change in the underlying stock price [16]. - A high gamma suggests that delta is very sensitive to price changes, which is often the case for at-the-money options nearing expiration [17]. - Conversely, a low gamma indicates that delta is stable, typical for deep in-the-money or out-of-the-money options [17]. Theta - Theta represents the time decay of an option's price, indicating how much the option's price will decrease as time passes, typically expressed as a negative value [21]. - A higher absolute theta means faster time decay, which is common for at-the-money options close to expiration [22]. - Theta is detrimental for option buyers as it erodes the option's value over time, while it benefits sellers [22]. Vega - Vega measures the sensitivity of an option's price to changes in the volatility of the underlying asset, indicating how much the option price will change for a 1% change in volatility [28]. - Vega is less frequently used due to the difficulty in predicting volatility accurately [28]. Rho - Rho measures the sensitivity of an option's price to changes in the risk-free interest rate, indicating how much the option price will change for a 1% change in interest rates [28]. - Rho typically has a smaller impact on option prices compared to other factors like stock price and time [29]. Summary - The article emphasizes that traders should primarily focus on delta and theta, as they significantly influence option pricing [30]. - Understanding these Greek letters can aid in making informed trading decisions, but fundamental analysis remains crucial for predicting stock movements and selecting appropriate options strategies [30].

Core Points - The U.S. stock market experienced a significant drop due to President Trump's comments threatening to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, which ignited panic selling and a surge in retail investor buying [3] - Retail investors became the largest buyers in the market, with a notable increase in call options purchases compared to institutional investors, indicating a bullish sentiment among individual investors [3][4] Group 1: Market Performance - The S&P 500 index fell by 2.7%, marking its largest single-day drop since April 10 [3] - The Nasdaq Composite index dropped 3.6%, representing its worst performance since April 4 [3] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by 878.82 points, a decline of 1.9%, the largest single-day drop since May, closing at 45,479.60 points [3] Group 2: Options Trading Activity - Over 110 million options contracts were cleared by the OCC on the day of the market drop, setting a new record and surpassing the previous high of 102.6 million contracts on April 4 [1] - The most actively traded options included those for the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq ETF (QQQ.US), along with individual stocks like Wolfspeed (WOLF.US), IREN Ltd (IREN.US), and Applied Digital (APLD.US) [3] Group 3: Retail Investor Behavior - Retail investors' buying activity on the day of the market drop was the strongest since the "Meme stock frenzy" on January 27, 2021 [3] - Retail investors purchased 11% more call options than institutional investors, while put options decreased by 23%, indicating a general expectation of market recovery [3][4] Group 4: Market Outlook - Despite the recent volatility, the S&P 500 index has risen nearly 30% over the past six months, marking the fifth strongest half-year performance since 1950 [4] - Analysts suggest that while short-term political and trade risks may increase volatility, corporate earnings growth and improving fundamentals are likely to support a market rebound in the medium term [4]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the potential investment strategy involving a bear call spread on Strategy stock, which is currently underperforming and facing downward pressure due to its declining relative strength and moving averages [1][5]. Summary by Sections Stock Performance - Strategy stock closed near its daily low and is below the 21-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bearish trend [1]. - The relative strength line for Strategy has been declining since mid-July, suggesting ongoing weakness in the stock [1]. Options Strategy - A bear call spread strategy is proposed, which involves selling an out-of-the-money call and buying a further out-of-the-money call, allowing for potential profit if the stock remains below a certain price [2]. - Specifically, a Nov. 21 expiry bear call spread using the 350-355 strike prices can be sold for around $1 [2]. Profit and Loss Potential - The maximum profit from this trade would be $100, while the maximum loss could reach $400, representing a potential return of 25% if the stock closes below 350 on Nov. 21 [3]. - The break-even price for this strategy is set at 351 at expiration, with a stop-loss suggested if the stock trades above 330 or if the spread value increases from $1 to $2 [4]. Ratings and Earnings - Investor's Business Daily rates Strategy stock with a Composite Rating of 20 out of 99, an Earnings Per Share Rating of 32, and a Relative Strength Rating of 21, ranking it 53rd in its group [5]. - The company is expected to report earnings in late October, which introduces earnings risk for the proposed options strategy if held until expiration [5].

Core Viewpoint - The article aims to explain key technical indicators used in options trading, including intrinsic value, time value, implied volatility, and historical volatility, to help new traders understand price movements and trading strategies [1][3]. Intrinsic Value - Intrinsic value is defined as the profit a buyer can make if the option is exercised at the current moment. For call options, it is calculated as the stock price minus the strike price, while for put options, it is the strike price minus the stock price [3][4]. - Examples illustrate that a call option with a strike price of 20 and a stock price of 25 has an intrinsic value of 5, making it an in-the-money option, while a put option in the same scenario has an intrinsic value of 0, categorizing it as out-of-the-money [3][6]. Time Value - Time value represents the potential for an option to increase in value before expiration, even if it currently has no intrinsic value. The longer the time until expiration, the higher the time value, making the option more expensive [8][10]. - An example shows that a call option with a longer expiration period (176 days) has a higher price (3.7) compared to a shorter one (85 days) due to increased time value [10][11]. Historical Volatility - Historical volatility measures the annualized standard deviation of stock price returns over the past month, indicating how much the stock price has fluctuated historically. A higher historical volatility suggests greater price instability [12]. Implied Volatility - Implied volatility reflects the market's expectations of future price fluctuations based on current option prices. It is a critical factor in determining option pricing, with higher implied volatility leading to higher option prices [14][15]. - The article emphasizes that implied volatility is subjective and can vary slightly across different options for the same underlying asset, influenced by market sentiment and trading activity [22][23]. Relationship Between Implied and Historical Volatility - Traders should compare implied volatility with historical volatility to assess market sentiment. A significantly higher implied volatility may indicate market exuberance or anticipated events that could affect stock prices, while a lower implied volatility suggests stability [24][25]. Conclusion - The article concludes that while technical indicators like implied and historical volatility are useful, investment decisions should primarily rely on fundamental analysis. The complexity of the market cannot be fully captured by a few indicators, and traders should be cautious of making decisions based solely on these metrics [26].

Core Viewpoint - Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) is identified as a highly rated stock with significant implied volatility, presenting opportunities for traders to utilize cash-secured puts to potentially acquire the stock at a discount [1]. Options Trading Strategy - A cash-secured put involves writing a put option while setting aside cash to buy the stock, aiming for the option to expire worthless or to acquire the stock below its current price [2]. - Selling a put option with a strike price of $50, expiring on November 21, could generate approximately $555 in premium, with the stock trading around $54.38 [4]. - The break-even price for this trade is calculated at $44.45, which is 18% below the current trading price [4]. Potential Returns and Risks - If the stock remains above $50 at expiry, the put option expires worthless, yielding a 12.5% return on capital at risk, equating to about 106% on an annualized basis [5]. - The maximum loss occurs if the stock price drops to $0, resulting in a loss of $4,445, although most traders would likely exit before reaching this point [6]. - Cash-secured puts are viewed as a method to generate high returns on stocks that investors are willing to own, with the potential to sell covered calls for additional income if assigned [6]. Company Ratings and Earnings - Hims & Hers Health holds a Composite Rating of 98 out of 99, an Earnings Per Share Rating of 80, and a Relative Strength Rating of 95, ranking first in its group according to Investor's Business Daily [7]. - The company is expected to announce its third-quarter earnings in early November, introducing earnings risk associated with the trade [7].

Core Insights - Levi Strauss & Co's stock has dropped sharply by 10% to $22.07, despite strong third-quarter results, primarily due to a disappointing annual profit forecast [1] - Three analysts have raised their price targets for Levi Strauss, with J.P. Morgan increasing its target from $23 to $33 while maintaining an "overweight" rating [1] Stock Performance - The stock is moving away from its recent three-year high of $24.82 reached on October 3, with a low of $21.11 observed today [2] - Year-to-date, the equity has increased by 27.4% [2] Options Activity - Options trading has surged, with 12,000 calls and 8,963 puts exchanged, exceeding typical daily volume by more than ten times [4] - The most popular options are the October 24 put and the October 23 call [4] - Short interest has decreased by 17.4% over the last two weeks but still represents 9% of the stock's available float, indicating it would take over three days for shorts to cover at the average trading pace [4]

Core Insights - Nike Inc reported a fiscal first-quarter earnings and revenue beat, but warned that holiday season sales could be weaker than usual due to higher tariff costs [1] - Following the earnings report, at least six analysts raised their price targets for Nike, with J.P. Morgan Securities setting the highest target at $100, up from $93 [2] - The stock is on track for its fourth consecutive gain and is attempting to break above the 20-day moving average after a period below this trendline, although it still has a 19.4% year-over-year deficit [3] Market Activity - The options market is experiencing high activity with 118,000 calls and 73,000 puts traded, which is nine times the typical volume for this time [4] - The most active options contract is the weekly 10/3 75-strike call, with new positions being opened at the 73-strike call [4]