Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - For non - ferrous metals, a seller's neutral volatility strategy is recommended as they tend to move upwards [2]. - For the black metals sector, which experiences significant fluctuations, a short - volatility combination strategy is suitable [2]. - For precious metals, as they rebound and rise, a bull spread combination strategy is suggested [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The report presents the latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest of various metal futures contracts. For example, the latest price of copper futures (CU2602) is 103,390, down 520 (- 0.50%) with a trading volume of 16.55 million lots and an open interest of 15.95 million lots [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - **Volume and Open Interest PCR**: It shows the volume and open - interest put - call ratios (PCR) of different metal options. For instance, the volume PCR of copper options is 0.40, with a change of - 0.05, and the open - interest PCR is 0.66, with a change of 0.02 [4]. - **Pressure and Support Levels**: The pressure and support levels of option underlying assets are analyzed. The pressure point of copper is 110,000 and the support point is 98,000 [5]. - **Implied Volatility**: The implied volatility data of various metal options are given, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its change, etc. The at - the - money implied volatility of copper is 33.62% [6]. 3.3 Strategy and Recommendations - **Non - ferrous Metals**: - **Copper**: Directional strategy - construct a bull spread combination strategy of call options; volatility strategy - construct a short - volatility seller's option combination strategy; spot long - hedging strategy - hold a spot long position + buy put options + sell out - of - the - money call options [8]. - **Aluminum, Zinc, Nickel, Tin, Lithium Carbonate**: Similar strategies are provided, mainly including directional strategies (such as bull spread combination strategies for some), volatility strategies (such as short - volatility strategies or selling call + put option combination strategies), and spot hedging strategies [10][11][12]. - **Precious Metals (Silver)**: Directional strategy - construct a bull spread combination strategy of call options; volatility strategy - construct a short - volatility option seller's combination strategy with a bullish bias; spot hedging strategy - hold a spot long position + buy put options + sell out - of - the - money call options [13]. - **Black Metals**: - **Rebar**: Volatility strategy - construct a short - volatility selling call + put option combination strategy with a bearish bias; spot long - covered strategy - hold a spot long position + sell call options [14]. - **Iron Ore, Ferroalloys, Industrial Silicon, Glass**: Similar strategies are given, covering directional, volatility, and spot hedging strategies [14][15][16].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The energy - chemical sector is divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. Strategies focus on constructing option portfolios mainly with sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2][8]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The report presents the latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest of various energy - chemical futures, such as crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc. For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2603) is 438, with a price increase of 11 and a rise - fall rate of 2.67% [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - **Volume and Open Interest PCR**: This factor is used to describe 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 0.48, with a change of 0.05 [4]. - **Pressure and Support Levels**: Determined from the strike prices of the maximum open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure point of crude oil is 540, and the support point is 400 [5]. - **Implied Volatility**: It includes at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, etc. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil is 31.415%, and the weighted implied volatility is 43.66% with a change of 1.47% [6]. 3.3 Option Strategies for Different Products - **Crude Oil**: - Fundamental analysis: OPEC + is expected to maintain the original production suspension policy. Nigeria's crude oil + condensate production in November 2025 reached 1.6 million barrels per day, with a month - on - month increase of 1.3% [7]. - Market analysis: After a significant decline in October, crude oil rebounded and then fell back, showing a weak rebound trend [7]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates below the average level; the open - interest PCR is below 0.70, indicating a weak market; the pressure point is 450, and the support point is 400 [7]. - Strategy suggestions: For directional strategies, there is none; for volatility strategies, construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; for spot long - hedging strategies, construct a long collar strategy [7]. - **LPG**: - Fundamental analysis: There is no significant increase in supply, and the chemical demand supports the price [9]. - Market analysis: It shows a volatile downward trend with pressure above [9]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates around the average level; the open - interest PCR is below 0.80, indicating a weak market; the pressure point is 4300, and the support point is 4000 [9]. - Strategy suggestions: For directional strategies, there is none; for volatility strategies, construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; for spot long - hedging strategies, construct a long collar strategy [9]. - **Methanol**: - Fundamental analysis: China's methanol production and capacity utilization are expected to increase slightly, and there are import and domestic trade volume estimates [9]. - Market analysis: It shows an oversold rebound trend with pressure above [9]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average level; the open - interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating a weak market; the pressure point is 2300, and the support point is 2100 [9]. - Strategy suggestions: For directional strategies, there is none; for volatility strategies, construct a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy; for spot long - hedging strategies, construct a long collar strategy [9]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: - Fundamental analysis: The polyester load remains stable, and there are some device maintenance and restart situations [10]. - Market analysis: It shows a weak downward trend and then a volatile rebound [10]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates above the average level and is rising; the open - interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating strong short - side strength; the pressure point is 3800, and the support point is 3600 [10]. - Strategy suggestions: For directional strategies, there is none; for volatility strategies, construct a short - volatility strategy; for spot long - hedging strategies, hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [10]. - **PVC**: - Fundamental analysis: Inventory is accumulating, and the supply - demand pattern is weak [10]. - Market analysis: It shows a downward trend and then a rebound with short - side pressure above [10]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility declines to below the average level; the open - interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating a continuous weakening market; the pressure point is 5000, and the support point is 4300 [10]. - Strategy suggestions: For directional strategies, construct a bullish call spread combination strategy; for volatility strategies, there is none; for spot long - hedging strategies, hold a spot long position + buy an at - the - money put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [10]. - **Rubber**: - Fundamental analysis: There are changes in warehouse receipts and inventory levels [11]. - Market analysis: It shows a warming - up and rising trend with support below and pressure above [11]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility gradually returns to around the average level; the open - interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating a weak overall market; the pressure point is 17000, and the support point is 14000 [11]. - Strategy suggestions: For directional strategies, there is none; for volatility strategies, construct a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy; for spot hedging strategies, there is none [11]. - **PTA**: - Fundamental analysis: The PTA load is slightly increasing, and there are few device changes [11]. - Market analysis: It shows an oversold rebound and a short - term strong trend [11]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively low average level; the open - interest PCR is above 1.00, indicating a strong market; the pressure point is 4750, and the support point is 4400 [11]. - Strategy suggestions: For directional strategies, there is none; for volatility strategies, construct a short - neutral call + put option combination strategy; for spot hedging strategies, there is none [11]. - **Caustic Soda**: - Fundamental analysis: The capacity utilization rate of large - scale caustic soda enterprises is increasing, with regional differences [12]. - Market analysis: It shows a weak short - side trend with pressure above [12]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively high level; the open - interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating a weak market; the pressure point is 2320, and the support point is 2040 [12]. - Strategy suggestions: For directional strategies, construct a bearish spread combination strategy; for volatility strategies, there is none; for spot collar hedging strategies, hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [12]. - **Soda Ash**: - Fundamental analysis: Factory inventory is increasing, and the market is in a weak state [12]. - Market analysis: It shows a low - level weak volatile trend with pressure above and support below [12]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively high historical level; the open - interest PCR is below 0.50, indicating a short - side market; the pressure point is 1300, and the support point is 1100 [12]. - Strategy suggestions: For directional strategies, there is none; for volatility strategies, construct a short - volatility combination strategy; for spot long - hedging strategies, construct a long collar strategy [12]. - **Urea**: - Fundamental analysis: The supply - demand difference is decreasing, and enterprise inventory is rising, but the market is still strong [13]. - Market analysis: It shows a short - term weak trend with pressure above [13]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively low historical average level; the open - interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating strong short - side pressure; the pressure point is 1700, and the support point is 1640 [13]. - Strategy suggestions: For directional strategies, there is none; for volatility strategies, construct a long - biased call + put option combination strategy; for spot hedging strategies, hold a spot long position + buy an at - the - money put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [13].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No investment rating information is provided in the report [1][2] 2. Core Viewpoints - For non - ferrous metals, a seller's neutral volatility strategy can be constructed as they tend to move upwards; for the black series, a short - volatility combination strategy is suitable due to their large - amplitude fluctuations; for precious metals that are rebounding, a bull spread combination strategy can be built [2] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various metal futures contracts such as copper, aluminum, zinc, etc., are presented [3] 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The trading volume, volume change, open interest, open interest change, trading volume PCR, volume PCR change, open interest PCR, and open interest PCR change of various metal options are provided. Volume PCR and open interest PCR are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market respectively [4] 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The strike price at the money, pressure points, pressure point offsets, support points, support point offsets, maximum call option open interest, and maximum put option open interest of various metal options are given. These are used to analyze the pressure and support levels of the option underlyings [5] 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, weighted implied volatility change, annual average implied volatility, call option implied volatility, put option implied volatility, 20 - day historical volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility of various metal options are presented [6] 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations 3.5.1 Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Based on the fundamentals and market trends of copper, directional, volatility, and spot long - hedging strategies are proposed, such as constructing a bull spread combination strategy for call options, a short - volatility seller option combination strategy, and a spot long - hedging strategy [7] - **Aluminum**: Considering the fundamentals and market trends of aluminum, directional, volatility, and spot long - hedging strategies are recommended, including constructing a bull spread combination strategy for call options, a sell - biased long call + put option combination strategy, and a spot collar strategy [9] - **Zinc**: According to the fundamentals and market trends of zinc, volatility and spot long - hedging strategies are suggested, like constructing a sell - biased long call + put option combination strategy and a spot collar strategy [9] - **Nickel**: Based on the fundamentals and market trends of nickel, directional, volatility, and spot - covered strategies are put forward, such as constructing a bull spread combination strategy for call options, a sell - biased long call + put option combination strategy, and a spot - covered strategy [10] - **Tin**: Considering the fundamentals and market trends of tin, volatility and spot long - hedging strategies are recommended, including constructing a short - volatility strategy and a spot collar strategy [10] - **Lithium Carbonate**: According to the fundamentals and market trends of lithium carbonate, volatility and spot long - hedging strategies are suggested, like constructing a sell - biased long call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy [11] 3.5.2 Precious Metals - **Silver**: Based on the fundamentals and market trends of silver, volatility and spot - hedging strategies are proposed, such as constructing a neutral short - volatility option seller combination strategy and a spot - hedging strategy [12] 3.5.3 Black Series - **Rebar**: Considering the fundamentals and market trends of rebar, volatility and spot long - covered strategies are recommended, including constructing a sell - biased short call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - covered strategy [13] - **Iron Ore**: Based on the fundamentals and market trends of iron ore, volatility and spot long - hedging strategies are put forward, such as constructing a sell - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [13] - **Ferroalloys**: For manganese silicon, volatility strategies are suggested, like constructing a short - volatility strategy; for industrial silicon, volatility and spot long - hedging strategies are recommended; for glass, volatility and spot long - hedging strategies are put forward [14][15]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - For non - ferrous metals, a neutral volatility selling strategy for sellers can be constructed as they tend to move upwards; for the black series with large - amplitude fluctuations, a short - volatility combination strategy is suitable; for precious metals with a rebound, a bull spread combination strategy can be built [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The report presents the latest prices, price changes, price change rates, 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 contract CU2602 is 96,060, with a decrease of 4,400 and a decline rate of 4.38% [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume PCR and open interest PCR of different metal options are provided. These indicators are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market. For instance, the volume PCR of copper options is 0.45, and the open interest PCR is 0.78 [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure points, support points, and their offsets of various metal options are given. For example, the pressure point of copper options is 110,000, and the support point is 92,000 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its change, annual average, call implied volatility, put implied volatility, 20 - day historical volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility of different metal options are presented. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of copper options is 31.29% [6]. 3.5 Option Strategies and Recommendations - **Non - ferrous Metals** - **Copper**: Based on the analysis of fundamentals, market trends, and option factors, strategies such as a short - volatility seller option combination strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy are recommended [7]. - **Aluminum**: A bull spread combination strategy for call options, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy, and a spot collar strategy are suggested [9]. - **Zinc**: A short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a spot collar strategy are recommended [9]. - **Nickel**: A bull spread combination strategy for call options, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy, and a spot covered - call strategy are proposed [10]. - **Tin**: A short - volatility strategy and a spot collar strategy are recommended [10]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: A short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy are suggested [11]. - **Precious Metals** - **Silver**: A neutral short - volatility option seller combination strategy and a spot hedging strategy are recommended [12]. - **Black Series** - **Rebar**: A short - bearish call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - covered - call strategy are suggested [13]. - **Iron Ore**: A short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - collar strategy are recommended [13]. - **Ferroalloys (Manganese Silicon and Silicon Iron)**: For manganese silicon, a short - volatility strategy is recommended; for silicon iron, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy are suggested [14]. - **Industrial Silicon**: A short - volatility call + put option combination strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy are recommended [14]. - **Glass**: A bear spread combination strategy for put options, a short - volatility call + put option combination strategy, and a spot long - collar strategy are suggested [15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical sector is divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. Strategies mainly involve constructing option portfolios with sellers as the main component, along with spot hedging or covered call strategies to enhance returns [3][9] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Various energy - chemical option underlying futures have different price, trading volume, and open interest changes. For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2602) is 442, up 1 with a 0.14% increase, trading volume of 7.98 million lots (down 0.21 million lots), and open interest of 3.69 million lots (down 0.29 million lots) [4] 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Different option varieties have different volume and open interest PCR values and their changes. For instance, the volume PCR of crude oil options is 0.63 (down 0.00), and the open interest PCR is 0.77 (up 0.03) [5] 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Each option variety has corresponding pressure and support levels. For example, the pressure level of crude oil is 540, and the support level is 400 [6] 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Implied volatility of different option varieties varies. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil is 25.14%, and the weighted implied volatility is 27.56% (up 0.24%) [7] 3.5 Option Strategies and Recommendations 3.5.1 Energy - related Options (Crude Oil) - Fundamental analysis: US crude oil inventories have different changes. The overall performance of crude oil is a weak market trend. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is below the average, open interest PCR is below 0.70, pressure level is 540, and support level is 430. - Option strategies: Construct bearish option bear - spread strategy, short - biased call + put option combination strategy, and long collar strategy for spot hedging [8] 3.5.2 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - Fundamental analysis: Supply decreased, and demand increased. The market is a bearish oscillating market. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is around the average, open interest PCR is below 0.80, pressure level is 4300, and support level is 4000. - Option strategies: Construct bearish option bear - spread strategy, short - biased call + put option combination strategy, and long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] 3.5.3 Alcohols (Methanol) - Fundamental analysis: Demand changes may be limited in the short term. The market is a rebound - then - decline market. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is around the historical average, open interest PCR is below 0.60, pressure level is 2300, and support level is 2000. - Option strategies: Construct short - biased call + put option combination strategy and long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] 3.5.4 Alcohols (Ethylene Glycol) - Fundamental analysis: Inventory pressure increases, indicating a supply - surplus situation. The market is a weak bearish market. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is above the average and rising, open interest PCR is below 0.60, pressure level is 3800, and support level is 3600. - Option strategies: Construct bearish option bear - spread strategy, short volatility strategy, and long collar strategy for spot hedging [11] 3.5.5 Polyolefins (PVC) - Fundamental analysis: Inventory and production rates have changed. The market is a weak bearish market. - Option factor research: Implied volatility has decreased to below the average, open interest PCR is below 0.60, pressure level is 5000, and support level is 4300. - Option strategies: Construct long collar strategy for spot hedging [11] 3.5.6 Rubber - Fundamental analysis: Inventory has increased. The market is a weak oscillating market. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is approaching the average, open interest PCR is below 0.60, pressure level is 16000, and support level is 15000. - Option strategies: Construct short - neutral call + put option combination strategy [12] 3.5.7 Polyesters (PTA) - Fundamental analysis: Supply is becoming more abundant, and inventory is high. The market is a short - term strong rebound market. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is at a low - average level, open interest PCR is around 0.80, pressure level is 4750, and support level is 4400. - Option strategies: Construct bullish option bull - spread strategy, short - bullish call + put option combination strategy [12] 3.5.8 Alkaline Chemicals (Caustic Soda) - Fundamental analysis: Capacity utilization has decreased. The market is a weak bearish market. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is at a high level, open interest PCR is below 0.60, pressure level is 2320, and support level is 2000. - Option strategies: Construct bear - spread strategy and long collar strategy for spot hedging [13] 3.5.9 Alkaline Chemicals (Soda Ash) - Fundamental analysis: Production costs and profits have changed. The market is a low - level weak oscillating market. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is at a relatively high historical level, open interest PCR is below 0.50, pressure level is 1300, and support level is 1100. - Option strategies: Construct bear - spread strategy, short volatility combination strategy, and long collar strategy for spot hedging [13] 3.5.10 Urea - Fundamental analysis: Supply - demand difference has increased, and inventory has decreased. The market is a short - term weak market. - Option factor research: Implied volatility is at a low - historical average level, open interest PCR is below 0.60, pressure level is 1700, and support level is 1640. - Option strategies: Construct short - neutral call + put option combination strategy and long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]

Group 1: Report Summary - Report Date: December 19, 2025 [1] - Report Type: Metal Options Strategy Morning Report - Core Viewpoints: Build different option strategies for non - ferrous metals, precious metals, and black metals based on their market trends and option factors [2] Group 2: Market Overview Futures Market - The non - ferrous metals showed a mostly upward trend, the black metals maintained high - volatility trends, and the precious metals rebounded [2]. - Specific futures prices, trading volumes, and position changes of various metals are provided in Table 1 [3]. Option Factors - Volume and Position PCR: The PCR values of different metal options are presented in Table 2, which can be used to analyze the strength and turning points of the underlying asset markets [4]. - Pressure and Support Levels: The pressure and support levels of different metal options are shown in Table 3, determined by the strike prices of the maximum call and put option positions [5]. - Implied Volatility: The implied volatility data of different metal options are provided in Table 4, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility [6]. Group 3: Strategy Recommendations for Different Metals Non - Ferrous Metals Copper - Fundamental Analysis: The inventories of the three major exchanges increased by 11,000 tons month - on - month [7]. - Market Analysis: The price of Shanghai copper showed a bullish trend with support below [7]. - Option Factor Analysis: The implied volatility was above the historical average, and the position PCR indicated strong support below [7]. - Strategy Recommendations: Build a bull spread strategy for call options and a short - volatility seller option portfolio strategy, and a spot long - hedging strategy [7]. Aluminum - Fundamental Analysis: The aluminum ingot inventory decreased, while the bonded area inventory increased [9]. - Market Analysis: The price of Shanghai aluminum showed a bullish trend with rapid declines [9]. - Option Factor Analysis: The implied volatility was above the historical average, and the position PCR indicated strong pressure above [9]. - Strategy Recommendations: Build a short - volatility option portfolio strategy and a spot collar strategy [9]. Zinc - Fundamental Analysis: The inventory of Shanghai Futures Exchange zinc ingot futures and overseas inventory data are provided [9]. - Market Analysis: The price of Shanghai zinc showed an upward - biased trend with pressure above [9]. - Option Factor Analysis: The implied volatility was above the historical average, and the position PCR indicated a short - term strong trend [9]. - Strategy Recommendations: Build a short - volatility option portfolio strategy and a spot collar strategy [9]. Nickel - Fundamental Analysis: The global nickel apparent inventory increased, and the demand for intermediate products weakened [10]. - Market Analysis: The price of Shanghai nickel showed a weak - biased volatile trend with pressure above [10]. - Option Factor Analysis: The implied volatility was above the average, and the position PCR indicated a weak - biased trend [10]. - Strategy Recommendations: Build a short - volatility option portfolio strategy with a short - biased delta and a spot covered - call strategy [10]. Tin - Fundamental Analysis: The resumption of tin mines in Myanmar was slow, and the raw material supply for smelting enterprises was tight [10]. - Market Analysis: The price of Shanghai tin showed a short - term high - volatility bullish trend with support below [10]. - Option Factor Analysis: The implied volatility was at a high historical level, and the position PCR indicated strong support below [10]. - Strategy Recommendations: Build a bull spread strategy for call options, a short - volatility strategy, and a spot collar strategy [10]. Lithium Carbonate - Fundamental Analysis: The weekly inventory of domestic lithium carbonate decreased, and the registered warehouse receipts increased [11]. - Market Analysis: The price of lithium carbonate showed a bullish trend with large fluctuations and strong support below [11]. - Option Factor Analysis: The implied volatility increased rapidly and remained at a high level, and the position PCR indicated increasing bullish strength [11]. - Strategy Recommendations: Build a bull spread strategy for call options, a short - volatility option portfolio strategy, and a spot long - hedging strategy [11]. Precious Metals Silver - Fundamental Analysis: The de - stocking of COMEX silver slowed down, while the LBMA silver inventory increased [12]. - Market Analysis: The price of silver showed a bullish trend with rebounds after declines [12]. - Option Factor Analysis: The implied volatility was at a high historical level, and the position PCR indicated strong support below [12]. - Strategy Recommendations: Build a bull spread strategy for call options, a short - volatility option seller portfolio strategy, and a spot long - hedging strategy [12]. Black Metals Rebar - Fundamental Analysis: The total inventory of rebar decreased, with a decline in both social and factory inventories [13]. - Market Analysis: The price of rebar showed a weak - biased volatile trend with pressure above [13]. - Option Factor Analysis: The implied volatility was below the historical average, and the position PCR indicated strong short - side pressure above [13]. - Strategy Recommendations: Build a short - volatility option portfolio strategy with a short - biased delta and a spot covered - call strategy [13]. Iron Ore - Fundamental Analysis: The inventory of imported iron ore at 47 ports increased, and the daily discharge volume decreased slightly [13]. - Market Analysis: The price of iron ore showed a weak - biased volatile trend with support below and pressure above [13]. - Option Factor Analysis: The implied volatility was below the historical average, and the position PCR indicated short - term support below [13]. - Strategy Recommendations: Build a short - volatility option portfolio strategy with a neutral delta and a spot long - collar strategy [13]. Manganese Silicon - Fundamental Analysis: The weekly output of manganese silicon was stable, and the apparent inventory was at a high level [14]. - Market Analysis: The price of manganese silicon showed a weak - biased trend with a rebound [14]. - Option Factor Analysis: The implied volatility was at a low historical level, and the position PCR indicated a weak market under short - side pressure [14]. - Strategy Recommendations: Build a short - volatility strategy [14]. Industrial Silicon - Fundamental Analysis: The inventory of industrial silicon increased, including factory, market, and registered warehouse receipt inventories [14]. - Market Analysis: The price of industrial silicon showed a weak - biased volatile trend with pressure above [14]. - Option Factor Analysis: The implied volatility was around the average, and the position PCR indicated a weak - biased volatile trend [14]. - Strategy Recommendations: Build a bear spread strategy for put options, a short - volatility option portfolio strategy, and a spot long - hedging strategy [14]. Glass - Fundamental Analysis: The inventory of float glass decreased, including the national and Shahe area inventories [15]. - Market Analysis: The price of glass showed a weak - biased trend with a rebound after over - selling [15]. - Option Factor Analysis: The implied volatility was at a high historical level, and the position PCR indicated a weak market [15]. - Strategy Recommendations: Build a bear spread strategy for put options, a short - volatility option portfolio strategy, and a spot long - collar strategy [15].

1. Report Title and Date - The report is titled "Metal Option Strategy Morning Report" dated December 17, 2025 [1] 2. Core Viewpoints - For non - ferrous metals showing a bullish upward trend, construct a neutral volatility strategy for sellers [2] - For the black series with large - amplitude fluctuations, construct a short - volatility combination strategy [2] - For precious metals rebounding and rising, construct a bull spread combination strategy [2] 3. Summary by Category 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The report provides the latest prices, price changes, price change percentages, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of various metal futures contracts such as copper, aluminum, zinc, etc [3] 3.2 Option Factors 3.2.1 Volume - to - Open - Interest PCR - It shows the volume, volume change, open interest, open interest change, volume PCR, volume PCR change, open interest PCR, and open interest PCR change of different metal options, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market [4] 3.2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - From the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interests of call and put options, the pressure and support levels of the option underlying are presented [5] 3.2.3 Implied Volatility - It includes the at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, weighted implied volatility change, annual average implied volatility, call implied volatility, put implied volatility, 20 - day historical volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatilities of different metal options [6] 3.3 Strategy and Recommendations for Different Metals 3.3.1 Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Construct a bull spread combination strategy for call options and a short - volatility seller option combination strategy, and also a spot long - hedging strategy [7] - **Aluminum**: Construct a short - option combination strategy of slightly bullish call and put options and a spot collar strategy [9] - **Zinc**: Construct a short - option combination strategy of slightly bullish call and put options and a spot collar strategy [9] - **Nickel**: Construct a short - option combination strategy of slightly bearish call and put options and a spot covered - call strategy [10] - **Tin**: Construct a bull spread combination strategy for call options, a short - volatility strategy, and a spot collar strategy [10] - **Lithium Carbonate**: Construct a short - option combination strategy of slightly bullish call and put options and a spot long - hedging strategy [11] 3.3.2 Precious Metals - **Silver**: Construct a bull spread combination strategy for call options, a slightly bullish short - volatility option seller combination strategy, and a spot hedging strategy [12] 3.3.3 Black Series - **Rebar**: Construct a short - option combination strategy of slightly bearish call and put options and a spot covered - call strategy [13] - **Iron Ore**: Construct a short - option combination strategy of slightly bearish call and put options and a spot long - collar strategy [13] - **Ferroalloys (Manganese Silicon and Ferrosilicon)**: For manganese silicon, construct a short - volatility strategy; for industrial silicon, construct a bear spread combination strategy for put options, a short - volatility option combination strategy, and a spot hedging strategy; for glass, construct a bear spread combination strategy for put options, a short - volatility option combination strategy, and a spot long - collar strategy [14][15]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For non - ferrous metals, they are trending upwards, and a neutral volatility strategy for sellers is recommended; for the black series, the market shows significant fluctuations, suitable for constructing a short - volatility combination strategy; for precious metals, they are rebounding, and a bull spread combination strategy is advisable [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Different metal futures have various price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, copper (CU2601) has a latest price of 92,390, a decline of 180 (-0.19%), a trading volume of 18.34 million lots, and an open interest of 16.58 million lots with a decrease of 2.28 million lots [3]. 3.2 Option Factors 3.2.1 Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume and open interest PCR of different options are presented, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market respectively. For example, the volume PCR of copper is 0.59 with a change of 0.21, and the open interest PCR is 0.80 with a change of - 0.09 [4]. 3.2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of different options are analyzed. For example, the pressure point of copper is 94,000 and the support point is 90,000 [5]. 3.2.3 Implied Volatility - The implied volatility data of different options are provided, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its changes. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of copper is 16.98%, and the weighted implied volatility is 21.44% with a change of - 0.11 [6]. 3.3 Strategy and Recommendations 3.3.1 Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: Based on the analysis of fundamentals, market trends, and option factors, a bull spread combination strategy for call options, a short - volatility seller option combination strategy, and a spot long - hedging strategy are recommended [7]. - **Aluminum**: A short - volatility option combination strategy and a spot collar strategy are suggested [9]. - **Zinc**: A short - volatility option combination strategy and a spot collar strategy are proposed [9]. - **Nickel**: A short - volatility option combination strategy and a spot covered call strategy are recommended [10]. - **Tin**: A bull spread combination strategy for call options, a short - volatility strategy, and a spot collar strategy are advised [10]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: A short - volatility option combination strategy and a spot long - hedging strategy are recommended [11]. 3.3.2 Precious Metals - **Silver**: A bull spread combination strategy for call options, a short - volatility option seller combination strategy, and a spot hedging strategy are recommended [12]. 3.3.3 Black Series - **Rebar**: A short - volatility option combination strategy and a spot covered call strategy are suggested [13]. - **Iron Ore**: A short - volatility option combination strategy and a spot long - collar strategy are proposed [13]. - **Ferroalloys**: For manganese silicon, a short - volatility strategy is recommended; for industrial silicon, a bear spread combination strategy for put options, a short - volatility option combination strategy, and a spot hedging strategy are advised; for glass, a bear spread combination strategy for put options, a short - volatility option combination strategy, and a spot long - collar strategy are recommended [14][15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The agricultural product options market shows different trends: oilseeds and oils are weakly volatile, fats and oils, and agricultural by - products maintain a volatile market, soft commodity sugar fluctuates slightly, cotton consolidates strongly, and grains such as corn and starch are narrowly bullish [2]. - 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. Summaries Based on Relevant 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 (A2603) is 4,144, down 9 with a decline of 0.22%, trading volume is 1.09 million lots (down 1.18 million lots), and open - interest is 5.59 million lots (down 0.03 million lots) [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open - Interest PCR - The volume and open - interest PCR of different agricultural product options vary. For instance, the volume PCR of soybean No.1 option is 0.69 (down 0.02), and the open - interest PCR is 1.09 (up 0.07) [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Different agricultural product options have different pressure and support levels. For example, the pressure point of soybean No.1 option is 4,250 and the support point is 4,100 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different agricultural product options is different. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of soybean No.1 option is 11.69%, and the weighted implied volatility is 13.51% (up 1.04%) [6]. 3.5 Strategies and Recommendations 3.5.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybean No.1**: - **Fundamentals**: China purchased 462,000 tons of US soybeans on December 5, 2025, and the import cost of Brazilian soybeans increased slightly week - on - week, with a neutral - to - bullish impact [7]. - **Market Analysis**: Since August, it has shown a weak upward trend with pressure above [7]. - **Option Factors**: The implied volatility of soybean No.1 option fluctuates around the historical average, the open - interest PCR is around 0.90, indicating a volatile market, and the pressure and support levels are 4,250 and 4,050 respectively [7]. - **Option Strategies**: Construct a short neutral call + put option combination strategy, a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7]. 3.5.2 Meal Options - **Soybean Meal**: - **Fundamentals**: The average daily trading volume of soybean meal in major domestic oil mills increased week - on - week, and the delivery volume decreased slightly [9]. - **Market Analysis**: It has shown a bottom - rebound trend since August [9]. - **Option Factors**: The implied volatility of soybean meal option fluctuates below the historical average, the open - interest PCR is below 0.80, indicating a weak market, and the pressure and support levels are both 3,100 [9]. - **Option Strategies**: Construct a short neutral call + put option combination strategy, a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9]. 3.5.3 Agricultural By - products Options - **Live Pigs**: - **Fundamentals**: The supply is relatively loose, and the demand has increased after the temperature drop [10]. - **Market Analysis**: It has shown a weak downward trend since August [10]. - **Option Factors**: The implied volatility of live pig option fluctuates around the historical average, the open - interest PCR is below 0.50, indicating a weak market, and the pressure and support levels are 13,000 and 11,000 respectively [10]. - **Option Strategies**: Construct a short bearish call + put option combination strategy, a covered call strategy for spot [10]. 3.5.4 Soft Commodity Options - **Sugar**: - **Fundamentals**: The sugar production ratio in Brazil has decreased, and the domestic sugar production has increased, but the import of syrups and premixes has been tightened [12]. - **Market Analysis**: It has shown a weak downward trend since August [12]. - **Option Factors**: The implied volatility of sugar option fluctuates at a relatively low historical level, the open - interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating a weak market, and the pressure and support levels are 5,500 and 5,400 respectively [12]. - **Option Strategies**: Construct a short bearish call + put option combination strategy, a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12]. 3.5.5 Grain Options - **Corn**: - **Fundamentals**: The national average price of corn has increased, and the prices in North China have fluctuated [13]. - **Market Analysis**: It has shown a bottom - rebound trend since August [13]. - **Option Factors**: The implied volatility of corn option fluctuates at a relatively low historical level, the open - interest PCR is above 0.60, indicating a strengthening market, and the pressure and support levels are 2,180 and 2,000 respectively [13]. - **Option Strategies**: Construct a short neutral call + put option combination strategy [13].

Report Date and Title - Report date: December 9, 2025 [1] - Report title: Metal Options Strategy Morning Report [1] Research Team - Lu Pinxian, Investment Research Manager, Qualification No.: F3047321, Trading Consultation No.: Z0015541, Email: lupx@wkqh.cn [2] - Huang Kehan, Options Researcher, Qualification No.: F03138607, Phone: 0755 - 23375252, Email: huangkh@wkqh.cn [2] - Li Renjun, Industrial Service, Qualification No.: F03090207, Trading Consultation No.: Z0016947, Email: lirj@wkqh.cn [2] Core Views - For non - ferrous metals, which are showing a bullish upward trend, construct a seller neutral volatility strategy [2] - For the black series, which maintain a large - amplitude volatile market trend, it is suitable to construct a short - volatility combination strategy [2] - For precious metals, which are rebounding and rising, construct a bull spread combination strategy [2] Market Overview of Underlying Futures Copper - Latest price: 92,400, Change: - 40, Change rate: - 0.04%, Volume: 19.49 (ten thousand lots), Volume change: 0.69, Open interest: 23.00 (ten thousand lots), Open interest change: - 0.64 [3] Aluminum - Latest price: 22,120, Change: - 25, Change rate: - 0.11%, Volume: 25.16 (ten thousand lots), Volume change: - 1.00, Open interest: 23.31 (ten thousand lots), Open interest change: - 1.22 [3] Zinc - Latest price: 23,170, Change: 60, Change rate: 0.26%, Volume: 18.03 (ten thousand lots), Volume change: 1.71, Open interest: 10.87 (ten thousand lots), Open interest change: 0.11 [3] Other Metals - Similar data for lead, nickel, tin, alumina, gold, silver, lithium carbonate, industrial silicon, polysilicon, rebar, iron ore, manganese silicon, ferrosilicon, and glass are also provided [3] Option Factors Volume and Open Interest PCR - Volume PCR and open interest PCR data for various metal options are presented, along with their changes [4] Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels for different metal options are given, calculated from the strike prices of the maximum open interest of call and put options [5] Implied Volatility - Data on at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its change, annual average, call and put implied volatility, historical volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility are provided for each metal option [6] Strategy and Recommendations Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper options**: Construct a call option bull spread strategy, a short - volatility seller option combination strategy, and a spot long hedging strategy [9] - **Aluminum options**: Construct a call option bull spread strategy, a short call + put option combination strategy, and a spot collar strategy [10] - **Zinc options**: Construct a short neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot collar strategy [10] - **Nickel options**: Construct a short bearish call + put option combination strategy and a spot covered call strategy [11] - **Tin options**: Construct a call option bull spread strategy, a short - volatility strategy, and a spot collar strategy [11] - **Lithium carbonate options**: Construct a short neutral call + put option combination strategy and a spot long hedging strategy [12] Precious Metals - **Silver options**: Construct a call option bull spread strategy, a short - volatility option seller combination strategy with a bullish bias, and a spot hedging strategy [13] Black Series - **Rebar options**: Construct a short bearish call + put option combination strategy and a spot long covered call strategy [14] - **Iron ore options**: Construct a short bearish call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy [14] - **Ferroalloy options**: For manganese silicon, construct a short - volatility strategy; for industrial silicon, construct a short - volatility call + put option combination strategy; for glass, construct a put option bear spread strategy, a short - volatility call + put option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy [15][16]