Report Industry The report focuses on the metal options market, covering non - ferrous metals, precious metals, and black metals [8]. Core Viewpoints - For non - ferrous metals, which are in a range - bound oscillation, a seller's neutral volatility strategy is recommended. - Black metals maintain a large - amplitude fluctuating market, suitable for constructing a short - volatility portfolio strategy. - Precious metals have fallen sharply from high levels, and a spot hedging strategy is proposed [2]. Summary by Category 1. Futures Market Overview - The report provides the latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes of various metal futures contracts, including copper, aluminum, zinc, etc. For example, the latest price of copper (CU2512) is 87,910, with a price increase of 220 and a trading volume of 23.52 million lots [3]. 2. Option Factors 2.1 Volume and Open Interest PCR - It shows the volume and open - interest PCR of different metal options, 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 copper options is 0.47, and the open - interest PCR is 0.76 [4]. 2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of various metal options are analyzed. For instance, the pressure level of copper options is 90,000, and the support level is 82,000 [5]. 2.3 Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different metal 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 copper options is 18.93% [6]. 3. Strategy and Recommendations 3.1 Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Based on the analysis of fundamentals, market trends, and option factors, a short - volatility seller's option portfolio strategy is recommended, along with a spot long - hedging strategy [7]. - **Aluminum, Zinc, Nickel, Tin, and Lithium Carbonate**: Similar analysis methods are used, and corresponding volatility and spot hedging strategies are proposed according to their respective characteristics [8][9][10][11]. 3.2 Precious Metals - **Gold**: Considering the fundamentals, market trends, and option factors, a neutral short - volatility option seller's portfolio strategy and a spot hedging strategy are recommended [12]. 3.3 Black Metals - **Rebar, Iron Ore, Ferroalloy, Industrial Silicon, and Glass**: After analyzing the fundamentals, market trends, and option factors, corresponding volatility and spot hedging strategies are put forward [13][14][15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy and chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others [9]. - Select some varieties from each sector to provide options strategies and recommendations [9]. - Write options strategy reports for each options variety according to the analysis of the underlying market, research on options factors, and options strategy recommendations [9]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The futures prices of most energy and chemical products showed a downward trend. For example, the price of crude oil SC2512 dropped by 8 to 458, a decline of 1.78%; the price of synthetic rubber BR2512 dropped by 285 to 10,585, a decline of 2.62%. Only the price of rubber RU2601 increased by 10 to 15,395, an increase of 0.06% [4]. 3.2 Options Factor - Volume and Position PCR - The PCR indicators of different options varieties showed different trends. For example, the volume PCR of crude oil increased by 0.14 to 0.86, and the position PCR decreased by 0.01 to 0.81; the volume PCR of methanol increased by 0.26 to 0.84, and the position PCR decreased by 0.02 to 0.51 [5]. 3.3 Options Factor - Pressure and Support Levels - Different options varieties have different pressure and support levels. For example, the pressure level of crude oil is 590, and the support level is 440; the pressure level of methanol is 2300, and the support level is 2200 [6]. 3.4 Options Factor - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different options varieties also showed different trends. For example, the weighted implied volatility of crude oil decreased by 1.69 to 30.31; the weighted implied volatility of methanol increased by 1.00 to 19.46 [7]. 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations 3.5.1 Energy - Related Options: Crude Oil - Fundamental analysis: US refinery demand has stabilized and rebounded. During the recent oil price decline, shale oil production only decreased by 10,000 barrels per day. OPEC exports have increased, but most of them are absorbed by China, so there is no obvious visible inventory in the market. In Europe, the overall refined oil inventory is in a low - level destocking state, the crude oil inventory has increased, but the refinery demand is about to enter the peak season, and the diesel crack spread remains high [8]. - Market analysis: Since July, the crude oil market has gradually weakened and then consolidated in a range. In August, it first rose and then fell, showing a short - term weak shock. In September, it continued to be weak and bearish and then gradually rebounded. In October, it fell sharply and then stopped falling and rebounded [8]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of crude oil options has decreased to near the average. The position PCR of options is reported at around 0.80, indicating that the crude oil market has been weak recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 590, and the support level is 440 [8]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - neutral call + put options combination strategy to obtain options time value and directional returns, and dynamically adjust the position to keep the position delta neutral. Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy, hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [8]. 3.5.2 Energy - Related Options: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - Fundamental analysis: The US is under great pressure due to high production and high inventory. Extreme weather in winter and the trend of Sino - US trade will affect its price and trade flow. At present, the total export volume from the Middle East is relatively stable, and OPEC+ policies and actual production increases will affect future exports [10]. - Market analysis: In July, LPG reached a high and then fell back, continuously declining and then weakly consolidating. Since August, it has accelerated its decline, moved downward bearishly, then rebounded and rose but was blocked and fell back. In September, it first fell and then rose, gradually warming up. Overall, it shows an oversold rebound market with pressure above [10]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of LPG options has significantly decreased and returned to near the lower - than - average level. The position PCR of LPG options is reported at around 0.80, indicating that the LPG market has been weak recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 4550, and the support level is 4000 [10]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - neutral call + put options combination strategy to obtain options time value and directional returns, and dynamically adjust the position to keep the position delta neutral. Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy, hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [10]. 3.5.3 Alcohol - Related Options: Methanol - Fundamental analysis: The port inventory is 1.5122 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 20,800 tons. The unloading is lower than expected, and the inventory accumulation speed has slowed down. The enterprise inventory is 360,400 tons, a month - on - month increase of 500 tons, and it is at a low level compared with the same period last year [10]. - Market analysis: In July, methanol reached a high and then fell back, continuously declining and then fluctuating greatly. Since August, it has gradually weakened and moved downward bearishly. In September, it consolidated at a low level and then rebounded. Since October, it has continued to be weak and bearish. Overall, it shows a weak market trend with pressure above [10]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of methanol options fluctuates around the historical average level. The position PCR of methanol options is reported below 0.80, indicating that the methanol market has been in a weak and oscillating state recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 2300, and the support level is 2200 [10]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - bearish call + put options combination strategy to obtain options time value, and dynamically adjust the position to keep the position delta bearish. Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy, hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option. When the market rebounds to a high strike price, close the position in combination with spot sales [10]. 3.5.4 Alcohol - Related Options: Ethylene Glycol - Fundamental analysis: Last week, the EG load was 73.3%, a month - on - month decrease of 3.7%. Among them, the load of synthetic gas production was 82.2%, a month - on - month increase of 0.8%; the load of ethylene production was 68.2%, a month - on - month decrease of 6.3%. The port inventory is 579,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 38,000 tons; the inventory days of downstream factories are 13.4 days, a month - on - month increase of 0.2 days. In the short term, the arrival volume last week was moderately low, the departure volume increased, and the port inventory is expected to slightly decrease. With the high domestic load and the increase in overseas arrivals, ethylene glycol has entered the inventory accumulation cycle [11]. - Market analysis: In July, ethylene glycol weakly consolidated and oscillated at a low level, gradually rose, and then fell rapidly. In August, it continued to weakly consolidate slightly. Since September, it has continued to be weak and bearish. Overall, it shows a weak market trend with pressure above [11]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of ethylene glycol options fluctuates around the lower - than - average level. The position PCR of options is reported at around 0.70, indicating that the short - selling force of ethylene glycol has been relatively strong recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 4500, and the support level is 4050 [11]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: Construct a bearish spread combination strategy of put options to obtain directional returns. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - volatility strategy to obtain time value returns. Spot long - hedging strategy: Hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [11]. 3.5.5 Polyolefin - Related Options: Polypropylene - Fundamental analysis: The inventory of PE production enterprises is 514,600 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 2.81%, and an increase of 2.02% compared with the same period last year; the inventory of PE traders is 50,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.70%. The inventory of PP production enterprises is 638,500 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 5.92%, and an increase of 12.69% compared with the same period last year; the inventory of PP traders is 220,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 7.80%; the PP port inventory is 66,800 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 1.62%. The overall inventory pressure of PP is higher than that of PE [11]. - Market analysis: Since July, the decline of polypropylene has narrowed, gradually stabilized, slightly oscillated and rebounded, and then rapidly declined. In August, it maintained a weak and slight fluctuation. In September, it continued to be weak and bearish. In October, it accelerated its decline and then oscillated at a low level. Overall, it shows a weak market trend with bearish pressure above [11]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of polypropylene options has decreased to near the average level. The position PCR of options is reported at around 0.70, indicating that the polypropylene market has weakened recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 6900, and the support level is 6300 [11]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: None. Spot long - hedging strategy: Hold a spot long position + buy an at - the - money put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [11]. 3.5.6 Rubber - Related Options: Rubber - Fundamental analysis: The offer price of the imported rubber market has risen, traders have rotated stocks, and the factory's inventory - building sentiment has been weak. The futures market has maintained a relatively strong oscillating pattern, and the spot price of domestic natural rubber has followed the market up. The downstream procurement willingness has been relatively weak, mainly replenishing goods with appropriate rigid demand. The overall trading atmosphere in the market has been average, and the actual transaction performance has been light [12]. - Market analysis: Since July, the rubber market has continued to rise in the short term, reached a high, and then fell back. In August, it gradually warmed up and rose and then consolidated and oscillated in a range. Since September, it has maintained a weak and bearish trend. In October, it continued to be weak and consolidated at a low level. Overall, it shows a weak consolidation market trend with support below and pressure above [12]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of rubber options has risen rapidly and then decreased to near the lower - than - average level. The position PCR of rubber options is reported below 0.60. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying has dropped significantly to 17,000, and the support level is 14,000 [12]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - bearish call + put options combination strategy to obtain options time value and directional returns, and dynamically adjust the position to keep the position delta bearish. Spot hedging strategy: None [12]. 3.5.7 Polyester - Related Options: PTA - Fundamental analysis: The PTA load is 78.8%, a month - on - month increase of 2.8%. In terms of equipment, the load of Yisheng Ningbo has slightly decreased, and the load of individual equipment has recovered. The maintenance volume of PTA in October has slightly decreased, and the overall load is low under low processing fees [12]. - Market analysis: In July, the PTA market continued to be weak and then rebounded and rose. In August, it fell back, slightly consolidated, and then rapidly rebounded, rose, and was blocked and fell back. In September, it continued to be weak and bearish. Overall, it shows a weak and bearish market trend with pressure above [12]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of PTA options fluctuates at a relatively high level above the average. The position PCR of PTA options is reported at around 0.70, indicating that the PTA market has been in an oscillating state recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 4600, and the support level is 4300 [12]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - bearish call + put options combination strategy to obtain options time value, and dynamically adjust the position to keep the position delta bearish. Spot hedging strategy: None [12]. 3.5.8 Alkali - Related Options: Caustic Soda - Fundamental analysis: In the spot market, non - aluminum industries have no obvious inventory - building behavior, which is lower than expected, or they are waiting for the spot price to bottom out to stimulate speculative demand. Secondly, as the maintenance is restored, the spot support may weaken. The price of liquid chlorine has risen, weakening the cost support [13]. - Market analysis: In July, caustic soda first rose and then fell. In August, it quickly fell back, then gradually rebounded, moved upward bullishly in the short term, and then oscillated at a high level. Since September, it has continuously reported negative lines and gradually weakened. In October, it accelerated its decline. Overall, it shows a weak and bearish market trend with pressure above recently [13]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of caustic soda options fluctuates at a relatively high level. The position PCR of caustic soda options is reported below 0.80, indicating that the caustic soda market has been in a weak and oscillating state recently. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 2600, and the support level is 2240 [13]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: Construct a bearish spread combination strategy to obtain directional returns. Volatility strategy: None. Spot collar hedging strategy: Hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [13]. 3.5.9 Alkali - Related Options: Soda Ash - Fundamental analysis: As of October 25, 2025, the in - factory inventory of soda ash is 1.7021 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 16,000 tons; the available inventory days are 14.11 days, a month - on - month increase of 0.01 days. The in - factory inventory of heavy soda ash is 93.45 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 0.62 yuan/ton; the in - factory inventory of light soda ash is 76.76 yuan/ton, a month - on - month increase of 0.78 yuan/ton [13]. - Market analysis: Since August, the soda ash market has continued to be weak and consolidated. In September, it fluctuated slightly at a low level and was weak. In October, it continued to be weak. Recently, it shows a low - level weak oscillating market trend with support below [13]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of soda ash options fluctuates at a relatively high level in history. The position PCR of soda ash options is reported below 0.60, indicating that the bearish pressure is relatively strong. From the perspective of options, the pressure level of the underlying is 1300, and the support level is 1100 [13]. - Strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None. Volatility strategy: Construct a short - volatility combination strategy to obtain volatility returns. Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy, hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [13]. 3.5.10 Other Energy - Chemical Options: Urea - Fundamental analysis: The enterprise inventory is 1.6302 million tons, a month - on - month increase of 14,800 tons, and it is at a high level compared with the same period last year. The port inventory is 210,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 236,000 tons, and the goods are accelerating to leave the port [14]. - Market analysis: In July, the urea market oscillated widely in a range under the bearish pressure line and then rose rapidly. In August, it continued to fluctuate widely in a range. In September, it gradually weakened. In October, it oscillated weakly at a low level. Overall, it shows a low - level oscillating and weak market trend [14]. - Options factor research: The implied volatility of urea options fluctuates slightly around the historical average level

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The agricultural product options market shows diversified trends, with oilseeds and oils, agricultural by - products, soft commodities, and grains each having their own market characteristics. - It is recommended to construct option combination strategies mainly based on sellers, as well as spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Different agricultural product futures have different price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, the latest price of soybean No.1 (A2601) is 4,129, up 37 with a 0.90% increase, and its trading volume is 12.84 million lots, a decrease of 3.11 million lots compared to the previous period [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume and open - interest PCR of various agricultural product options reflect the market sentiment and potential turning points. For instance, the volume PCR of soybean No.1 is 0.78, a decrease of 0.18, and the open - interest PCR is 1.05, an increase of 0.07 [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - From the perspective of the maximum open - interest of call and put options, the pressure and support levels of each agricultural product option are determined. For example, the pressure level of soybean No.1 is 4200, and the support level is 3900 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of each agricultural product option is at different levels and shows different trends. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of soybean No.1 is 13.095%, and the weighted implied volatility is 13.55%, an increase of 0.94% [6]. 3.5 Option Strategies and Recommendations - **Oilseeds and Oils Options**: - **Soybean No.1**: Construct a short neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7]. - **Soybean Meal**: Build a bearish spread combination strategy of put options and a short bearish call + put option combination strategy, as well as a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9]. - **Palm Oil**: Construct a short bearish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9]. - **Peanut**: Adopt a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Agricultural By - product Options**: - **Pig**: Build a bearish spread combination strategy of put options, a short bearish call + put option combination strategy, and a long covered strategy [10]. - **Egg**: Build a bearish spread combination strategy of put options and a short bearish call + put option combination strategy [11]. - **Apple**: Construct a short bullish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. - **Jujube**: Build a short bullish strangle option combination strategy and a long covered hedging strategy [12]. - **Soft Commodity Options**: - **Sugar**: Construct a short bearish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12]. - **Cotton**: Build a short bearish call + put option combination strategy and a long covered strategy [13]. - **Grain Options**: - **Corn**: Construct a short bearish call + put option combination strategy [13].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating The provided content does not mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoint The overall trend of agricultural products shows that oilseeds and oils are weakly volatile, eggs and other products are volatile, soft commodities like sugar are slightly volatile, and grains like corn and starch are weakly and narrowly volatile. The strategy suggests constructing option portfolio strategies mainly based on sellers, as well as spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Category 3.1 Futures Market Overview - **Price and Volume Changes**: Different agricultural product futures show various price and volume changes. For example, soybean meal (M2601) rose by 1.33% to 2,973, with a trading volume of 914,000 lots, a decrease of 39,300 lots; while palm oil (P2601) fell by 1.03% to 9,016, with a trading volume of 462,400 lots, an increase of 7,100 lots [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - **Volume and Position PCR**: Reflects the sentiment and strength of the option market. For instance, the trading volume PCR of soybean meal is 0.80, and the position PCR is 0.61 [4]. - **Pressure and Support Levels**: Determined by the strike prices of the maximum positions of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of soybean meal is 3,100, and the support level is 2,800 [5]. - **Implied Volatility**: Most agricultural product options' implied volatility is at a relatively low level compared to historical averages, except for some products like jujube, where the implied volatility is rising [6]. 3.3 Option Strategies for Different Products - **Oilseeds and Oils Options** - **Soybean**: Fundamental factors include the planting progress of Brazilian soybeans. The option strategy suggests constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7]. - **Soybean Meal**: Based on factors such as trading volume and basis, the strategy includes a bear - spread strategy for put options, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9]. - **Palm Oil**: Considering factors like production in Malaysia, the strategy includes a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9]. - **Peanut**: With changes in trading volume and price, the strategy mainly focuses on a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Agricultural By - product Options** - **Pig**: Given the current price and market sentiment, the strategy includes a bear - spread strategy for put options, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy, and a covered call strategy for spot [10]. - **Egg**: Based on factors such as the expected number of newly - laid hens, the strategy includes a bear - spread strategy for put options and a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [11]. - **Apple**: Affected by climate factors, the strategy includes a long - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. - **Jujube**: Considering factors like the picking progress in Xinjiang, the strategy includes a long - biased wide - straddle option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [12]. - **Soft Commodity Options** - **Sugar**: Based on domestic price changes, the strategy includes a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12]. - **Cotton**: Considering factors such as price index and basis, the strategy includes a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [13]. - **Grain Options** - **Corn**: Given the current market situation of upstream and downstream, the strategy includes a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [13].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy and chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. Strategies focus on constructing option portfolios mainly as sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3][9] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Various energy and chemical futures contracts show different price movements, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2512) is 465, down 4 with a decline of 0.75%, and its trading volume is 10.93 million lots with a decrease of 5.34 million lots [4] 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The PCR indicators of different option varieties reflect the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market. For instance, the open interest PCR of crude oil options is 0.82, an increase of 0.08 [5] 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - From the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options, the pressure and support levels of different option underlying are identified. For example, the pressure level of crude oil is 500 and the support level is 450 [6] 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different option varieties shows different levels and changes. For example, the weighted implied volatility of crude oil options is 32.00%, an increase of 0.33% [7] 3.5 Option Strategies and Recommendations 3.5.1 Energy Options - Crude Oil - Fundamental analysis shows that US refinery demand has stabilized and rebounded, and OPEC exports have increased. The option implied volatility has declined to near the average, and the open interest PCR indicates a weak market. Strategies include constructing a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8] 3.5.2 Energy Options - Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - The US market faces pressure from high production and inventory, and the Middle East exports are relatively stable. The option implied volatility has dropped significantly to below the average, and the open interest PCR indicates a weak market. Similar strategies to crude oil are recommended [10] 3.5.3 Alcohol Options - Methanol - Port and enterprise inventories show certain trends. The option implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, and the open interest PCR indicates a weak and oscillating market. Strategies involve constructing a short - bearish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] 3.5.4 Alcohol Options - Ethylene Glycol - The load and inventory of ethylene glycol show specific changes. The option implied volatility fluctuates below the average, and the open interest PCR indicates strong bearish power. Strategies include constructing a bearish spread combination strategy of put options and a short - volatility strategy [11] 3.5.5 Polyolefin Options - Polypropylene - The inventory of polypropylene and polyethylene shows different trends. The option implied volatility has declined to near the average, and the open interest PCR indicates a weak market. A long collar strategy for spot hedging is recommended [11] 3.5.6 Rubber Options - The rubber market has a certain trading atmosphere, and the option implied volatility has decreased to below the average after a sharp increase. The open interest PCR is below 0.60. A short - bearish call + put option combination strategy is recommended [12] 3.5.7 Polyester Options - PTA - The PTA load and maintenance situation show specific characteristics. The option implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively high level, and the open interest PCR indicates an oscillating market. A short - bearish call + put option combination strategy is recommended [12] 3.5.8 Alkali Options - Caustic Soda - The caustic soda market has certain supply and demand characteristics. The option implied volatility is at a high level, and the open interest PCR indicates a weak and oscillating market. A bearish spread combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [13] 3.5.9 Alkali Options - Soda Ash - The inventory of soda ash shows specific changes. The option implied volatility is at a relatively high historical level, and the open interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure. A short - volatility combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [13] 3.5.10 Urea Options - The enterprise and port inventories of urea show specific trends. The option implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, and the open interest PCR indicates strong bearish pressure. A short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot hedging strategy are recommended [14]

1. Report Investment Rating No investment rating information is provided in the report. 2. Core View - Construct a neutral volatility strategy for non - ferrous metals in a range - bound market; build a short - volatility portfolio strategy for the black series with large - amplitude fluctuations; and create a spot hedging strategy for precious metals experiencing a significant decline after reaching a high level [2]. 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - **Non - ferrous Metals**: Copper (CU2512) was priced at 88,130 with a 0.22% increase, aluminum (AL2512) at 21,255 with a 0.02% decrease, zinc (ZN2512) at 22,410 with a 0.47% increase, etc [3]. - **Precious Metals**: Gold (AU2512) was at 919.70 with a 2.25% decrease, and silver (AG2512) at 11,150 with a 2.44% decrease [3]. - **Black Series**:螺纹Steel (RB2601) was at 3,111 with a 1.14% increase, iron ore (I2601) at 790.50 with a 1.67% increase [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - PCR indicators are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the market. For example, the volume PCR and open interest PCR of copper were 0.34 and 0.73 respectively [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels of different metal options are analyzed. For instance, the pressure level of copper is 90,000 and the support level is 82,000 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Implied volatility of each metal option is presented. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of copper is 23.57%, and the weighted implied volatility changed by - 3.13% [6]. 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations - **Non - ferrous Metals**: For copper, construct a short - volatility seller option portfolio strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy; for aluminum, build a neutral short - call and short - put option combination strategy and a spot collar strategy, etc [7][9]. - **Precious Metals**: For gold, construct a neutral short - volatility option seller portfolio strategy and a spot hedging strategy [12]. - **Black Series**: For螺纹steel, construct a short - call and short - put option combination strategy with a short bias and a spot long - covered call strategy; for iron ore, build a short - call and short - put option combination strategy with a short bias and a spot long - collar strategy, etc [13].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For non - ferrous metals, construct a neutral volatility strategy for sellers as they are in a range - bound oscillation; for black metals, build a short - volatility portfolio strategy due to their large - amplitude fluctuations; for precious metals, create a spot hedging strategy as they have dropped significantly after reaching a high level [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The report presents the latest prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various metal futures contracts, including copper, aluminum, zinc, etc. For example, the latest price of copper (CU2512) is 87,660, with a price increase of 790 and a price change percentage of 0.91% [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The PCR values of volume and open interest for different metal options are provided. For instance, the volume PCR of copper options is 0.38 with a change of 0.03, and the open interest PCR is 0.85 with a change of 0.06 [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of different metal options are given. For example, the pressure level of copper options is 90,000 and the support level is 82,000 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility data of different metal options are presented, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its change, annual average, call implied volatility, put implied volatility, HISV20, and the difference between implied and historical volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of copper options is 21.24%, and the weighted implied volatility is 28.34% with a change of 5.41% [6]. 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations 3.5.1 Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper Options**: The inventory of the three major exchanges decreased by 0.4 million tons month - on - month. The market showed a bullish high - level consolidation. Implied volatility was above the historical average, and the open interest PCR was around 0.80. It is recommended to construct a short - volatility seller option portfolio strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy [7]. - **Aluminum Options**: The inventory decreased. The market showed a bullish high - level oscillation. Implied volatility was at the historical average, and the open interest PCR was below 0.90. It is recommended to construct a short - neutral call + put option portfolio strategy and a spot collar strategy [9]. - **Zinc Options**: The market showed a weak oscillation. Implied volatility decreased to the historical average, and the open interest PCR was around 1.00. It is recommended to construct a short - neutral call + put option portfolio strategy and a spot collar strategy [9]. - **Nickel Options**: The global visible inventory increased. The market showed a wide - range oscillation with bearish pressure. Implied volatility was below the average, and the open interest PCR was below 0.60. It is recommended to construct a short - bearish call + put option portfolio strategy and a spot covered - call strategy [10]. - **Tin Options**: The supply of tin was tight. The market showed a short - term high - level oscillation and then an upward breakthrough. Implied volatility was below the historical average, and the open interest PCR was around 0.60. It is recommended to construct a short - volatility strategy and a spot collar strategy [10]. - **Lithium Carbonate Options**: The inventory decreased. The market showed a large - amplitude fluctuation and then an oscillation and recovery. Implied volatility was at a high level, and the open interest PCR was below 0.60. It is recommended to construct a short - bearish call + put option portfolio strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy [11]. 3.5.2 Precious Metals - **Gold Options**: The US CPI data was lower than expected. The market showed a rapid decline after a bullish trend. Implied volatility was at a high level, and the open interest PCR was 1.00. It is recommended to construct a short - neutral volatility option seller portfolio strategy and a spot hedging strategy [12]. 3.5.3 Black Metals - **Rebar Options**: The inventory decreased. The market showed a weak bearish trend. Implied volatility was below the historical average, and the open interest PCR was below 0.60. It is recommended to construct a short - bearish call + put option portfolio strategy and a spot long - covered - call strategy [13]. - **Iron Ore Options**: The inventory increased. The market showed a weak oscillation and decline. Implied volatility was around the historical average, and the open interest PCR was below 0.60. It is recommended to construct a short - bearish call + put option portfolio strategy and a spot long - collar strategy [13]. - **Ferroalloy Options (Manganese Silicon)**: The production decreased slightly, and the inventory increased. The market showed a weak bearish trend. Implied volatility was at the historical average, and the open interest PCR was around 0.70. It is recommended to construct a short - volatility strategy [14]. - **Industrial Silicon Options**: The production increased, and the inventory decreased slightly. The market showed a large - amplitude range - bound oscillation. Implied volatility was at a high level, and the open interest PCR was below 0.60. It is recommended to construct a short - volatility call + put option portfolio strategy and a spot hedging strategy [14]. - **Glass Options**: The production remained flat, and the inventory increased. The market showed a weak bearish trend. Implied volatility was at a high level, and the open interest PCR was below 0.60. It is recommended to construct a short - volatility call + put option portfolio strategy and a spot long - collar strategy [15].

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the increasing importance of financial derivatives, particularly options, as powerful tools for enterprises to manage risks, optimize resource allocation, and achieve strategic goals in a complex market environment [1][11] - It highlights that all enterprises, regardless of size or industry, are influenced by macroeconomic cycles, which shape their financial needs, including financing, investment, and risk management [1] Analysis of Core Products and Cycles - Most enterprises possess core products whose price fluctuations are closely tied to the company's performance [2] - The cyclical nature of core product prices leads to similar operational risks and core needs for companies during comparable cycles [4] Stages of Price Cycles and Solutions - **Stage 1: Initial Phase (End of Downturn or Start of Upturn)** - Pain Points: Core product prices remain low, leading to inventory buildup for upstream companies and cost reduction needs for downstream companies - Options Solution: Upstream companies can sell out-of-the-money call options to generate premium income, while downstream companies can sell out-of-the-money put options to hedge against price increases [6] - **Stage 2: Early Rising Phase (First Round of Increase)** - Pain Points: Core product prices begin to rise, causing concerns about low-price sales for upstream and procurement difficulties for downstream - Options Solution: Upstream companies can buy call options to hedge against unexpected price increases, while downstream companies can buy higher strike call options and sell lower strike puts to manage costs [7] - **Stage 3: Stabilization Phase (Post First Round Increase)** - Pain Points: Core prices stabilize at a fair value, requiring fundamental support for price changes - Options Solution: Upstream companies can sell higher strike calls and buy lower strike puts to protect against inventory devaluation, while downstream companies can continue to sell out-of-the-money puts for premium income [8] - **Stage 4: Main Rising Phase (Final Round of Increase)** - Pain Points: Core prices may irrationally surge, creating strong price protection needs for upstream and procurement hesitance for downstream - Options Solution: Upstream companies can buy higher strike calls to capture further gains, while downstream companies can adopt flexible options strategies to manage their inventory [10] - **Stage 5: Peak Phase (End of Upturn)** - Pain Points: Prices begin to decline, leading to inventory protection and sales needs for both upstream and downstream companies - Options Solution: Companies can buy lower strike puts to hedge against price drops and sell higher strike calls to lock in profits if prices rebound [11] Conclusion - The article concludes that understanding the cyclical nature of core products and effectively utilizing options can significantly aid enterprises in navigating the complexities of different economic cycles [11]

Group 1: Report Overview - The report focuses on energy and chemical options, covering various sectors such as energy, polyolefins, polyesters, and alkali chemicals [3][4] - It provides an analysis of the underlying futures market, option factors, and offers strategies and suggestions for different option varieties [4][9] Group 2: Underlying Futures Market Overview - The report presents the latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest of various energy and chemical futures contracts [5] - For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2512) is 468, with a price increase of 1 and a price increase rate of 0.30%, and a trading volume of 16.27 million lots [5] Group 3: Option Factors Analysis Volume and Open Interest PCR - The report calculates the volume and open interest PCR for different option varieties, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market [6] - For instance, the volume PCR of crude oil is 0.62, with a change of 0.12, and the open interest PCR is 0.74, with a change of 0.07 [6] Pressure and Support Levels - The report identifies the pressure and support levels of different option varieties based on the strike prices with the maximum open interest of call and put options [7] - For example, the pressure point of crude oil is 590, and the support point is 440 [7] Implied Volatility - The report provides the implied volatility data of different option varieties, including the at-the-money implied volatility and the weighted implied volatility [8] - For instance, the at-the-money implied volatility of crude oil is 29.625%, and the weighted implied volatility is 31.67%, with a change of 1.01 [8] Group 4: Strategies and Suggestions Energy Options (Crude Oil) - Fundamental analysis: US refinery demand has stabilized and rebounded. Shale oil production has only decreased by 10,000 barrels per day. OPEC exports have increased, but most are absorbed by China. European refined oil inventories are low, and crude oil inventories have increased, but refinery demand is about to enter the peak season [9] - Market analysis: Crude oil has been in a weak range-bound consolidation since July, with a short-term weak and volatile trend in August, a weak and bearish trend in September, and a rebound after a sharp decline in October [9] - Option factor analysis: The implied volatility of crude oil options has declined to near the average. The open interest PCR is around 0.70, indicating a weak market. The pressure point is 590, and the support point is 400 [9] - Strategy suggestions: Construct a neutral short call + put option combination strategy to obtain option time value and directional returns. For spot hedging, construct a long collar strategy [9] Other Option Varieties - Similar analyses and strategy suggestions are provided for other option varieties such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), methanol, ethylene glycol, polypropylene, rubber, PTA, caustic soda, soda ash, and urea [10][11][12]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Oilseeds and oils - related agricultural products are in a weak and volatile state, while oils, agricultural by - products maintain a volatile market. Soft commodity sugar shows a slight fluctuation, cotton is in a weak consolidation, and grains such as corn and starch are in a weak and narrow - range consolidation. It is recommended to construct option portfolio strategies mainly based on sellers, as well as spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Different agricultural product futures have different price changes, trading volumes, and open - interest changes. For example, the latest price of soybean No.1 (A2601) is 4,098, down 12 (- 0.29%), with a trading volume of 143,100 lots (down 19,600 lots) and an open - interest of 257,700 lots (up 13,400 lots) [3] 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open - Interest PCR - PCR indicators 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 soybean No.1 is 0.60 (down 0.15), and the open - interest PCR is 0.86 (up 0.10) [4] 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - From the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open - interest of call and put options, the pressure and support levels of different option underlyings are determined. For example, the pressure level of soybean No.1 is 4,200 and the support level is 3,900 [5] 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Implied volatility indicators of different option underlyings are provided, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of soybean No.1 is 12.125%, and the weighted implied volatility is 13.12% (down 1.33%) [6] 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations 3.5.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybean No.1**: The fundamental situation of soybeans shows that the planting progress of new - crop Brazilian soybeans is fast, and the market has a weak and volatile trend. Option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option selling combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7] - **Soybean Meal**: The daily average trading volume of soybean meal has decreased, and the market is in a weak trend. Option strategies include a bear spread strategy for call options, a short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9] - **Palm Oil**: The production of palm oil has increased, and the market is in a high - level volatile state. Option strategies include a short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9] - **Peanut**: The trading volume of peanuts has increased, but the downstream consumption is still weak. Option strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] 3.5.2 Agricultural By - product Options - **Pig**: The average price of pig slaughter has increased, but the market is still in a weak state. Option strategies include a bear spread strategy for call options, a short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy, and a covered call strategy for spot [10] - **Egg**: The number of newly - opened laying hens is expected to decrease, and the market is in a weak and bearish state. Option strategies include a bear spread strategy for call options and a short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy [11] - **Apple**: Affected by climate factors, the yield and high - quality fruit rate of apples have decreased, and the market is in a bullish state. Option strategies include a long - biased call + put option selling combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11] - **Jujube**: The ordering process in the main jujube - producing areas is fast, and the market is in a bullish state. Option strategies include a long - biased wide - straddle option selling combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [12] 3.5.3 Soft Commodity Options - **Sugar**: The domestic sugar price is volatile, and the market is in a weak and bearish state. Option strategies include a short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12] - **Cotton**: The price of cotton has a slight change, and the market is in a short - term weak state. Option strategies include a short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot [13] 3.5.4 Grain Options - **Corn**: The upstream and downstream of corn are in a game stage, and the market is in a weak and bearish state. Option strategies include a short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy [13]