Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - The trading volume of the commodity options market remained at a low level this week, but there were significant increases in the trading volume and open interest of some varieties. Investors are advised to focus on potential market opportunities in actively traded varieties [1][8]. - The underlying futures of commodity options showed mixed trends this week, with the chemical sector mostly declining. Most commodity options' implied volatility increased, and different varieties showed different market sentiments [2][15]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Commodity Options Market Activity - This week (2025.9.1 - 2025.9.5), the average daily trading volume of the commodity options market was 6.89 million lots, and the average daily open interest was 9.32 million lots, with环比 increases of 15.91% and 13.41% respectively [1][8]. - Actively traded varieties included polysilicon (600,000 lots), lithium carbonate (580,000 lots), and glass (560,000 lots). The trading volume of gold, polysilicon, and lithium carbonate increased by over 100%, while that of apple and p - xylene decreased significantly [1][8]. - Varieties with high average daily open interest were glass (910,000 lots), soda ash (880,000 lots), and soybean meal (780,000 lots). The open interest of tin, lead, and copper increased rapidly [1][8]. 3.2 Commodity Options Main Data Review - **Underlying Price Movements**: The underlying futures of commodity options showed mixed trends, with 28 varieties closing higher for the week. Polysilicon (+14.49%), industrial silicon (+5.13%), and silver (+4.51%) had high weekly increases, while jujube (-4.43%), lithium carbonate (-3.78%), and ethylene glycol (-2.49%) had high weekly decreases [2][15]. - **Market Volatility**: Most commodity options' implied volatility increased this week. 30 varieties' current implied volatility was below the 50% quantile of the past - year history. Polysilicon, industrial silicon, lithium carbonate, and eggs had high implied volatility, while some varieties in the oilseeds and non - ferrous metals sectors had low implied volatility [2][15]. - **Options Market Sentiment**: The trading volume PCR of some varieties such as bottle chips, LPG, and lithium carbonate was at a historical high, indicating strong short - term bearish sentiment. The trading volume PCR of rubber, tin, nickel, etc. was at a historical low, showing concentrated short - term bullish sentiment. The open interest PCR of polysilicon, lead, and lithium carbonate was at a historical high, while that of ethylene glycol, urea, etc. was at a historical low [2][15]. 3.3 Main Varieties Key Data Overview This chapter mainly presents key data of main varieties, including trading volume, volatility, and options market sentiment indicators. More detailed data can be found on the Dongzheng Fanwei official website (https://www.finoview.com.cn/) [19]. - **Energy**: Data on trading volume, volatility, open interest PCR, and trading volume PCR of crude oil are presented [20]. - **Chemical**: Key data of PTA, caustic soda, glass, and soda ash are shown, including trading volume, volatility, open interest PCR, and trading volume PCR [27][36][43][49]. - **Precious Metals**: Data on silver's trading volume, volatility, open interest PCR, and trading volume PCR are provided [55]. - **Ferrous Metals**: Key data of iron ore and manganese silicon, including trading volume, volatility, open interest PCR, and trading volume PCR, are presented [63][71]. - **Non - Ferrous Metals**: Data on copper and alumina, including trading volume, volatility, open interest PCR, and trading volume PCR, are shown [78][92]. - **Agricultural Products**: Key data of soybean meal, palm oil, and cotton, including trading volume, volatility, open interest PCR, and trading volume PCR, are presented [93][100][108].

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core View of the Report The report analyzes the activity, price changes, market volatility, and sentiment of the commodity options market in the 34th week of 2025 (August 18 - August 22). It suggests investors focus on trading opportunities in actively traded varieties and provides insights on potential risks and opportunities based on price movements and volatility [1][2]. Summary by Directory 1. Commodity Options Market Activity - Market activity declined compared to last week, with average daily trading volume at 6.46 million lots and average daily open interest at 7.32 million lots, down 26.6% and 28.23% respectively [1][6]. - Actively traded varieties included soda ash (590,000 lots), glass (510,000 lots), and palm oil (400,000 lots) [1][6]. - Three varieties saw trading volume growth of over 100%, with p-xylene (+1327%), synthetic rubber (+125%), and staple fiber (+122%) showing significant increases [1][6]. - Varieties with significant trading volume declines were rapeseed meal (-85%), rapeseed oil (-85%), and soybean oil (-72%) [1][6]. - Varieties with high average daily open interest were rebar (630,000 lots), soda ash (620,000 lots), and soybean meal (600,000 lots) [1][6]. - Varieties with rapid open interest growth were p-xylene (+188%), synthetic rubber (+77%), and polysilicon (+50%) [1][6]. 2. This Week's Commodity Options Main Data Review - **Underlying Price Changes**: Most commodity option underlying futures declined, with 37 varieties closing lower for the week. High weekly gainers included caustic soda (+4.26%), p-xylene (+4.16%), and staple fiber (+3.34%); high weekly losers were lithium carbonate (-9.14%), soda ash (-4.95%), and ferrosilicon (-9.14%) [2][15]. - **Market Volatility**: The implied volatility of some commodity options declined weekly, with 39 varieties having current implied volatility below the 50th percentile of the past year. Varieties at historical highs included polysilicon, eggs, and industrial silicon; those at historical lows included the agricultural products sector and non-ferrous metals [2][15]. - **Options Market Sentiment**: Varieties such as lithium carbonate and soybean meal had high volume PCRs, indicating strong short-term bearish sentiment. Varieties like ethylene glycol, styrene, aluminum, and PTA had low volume PCRs, showing concentrated short-term bullish sentiment. Lithium carbonate, polysilicon, caustic soda, and soda ash had high open interest PCRs, suggesting high bearish sentiment; while styrene, ethylene glycol, nickel, and plastic had low open interest PCRs, indicating bullish sentiment accumulation [2][15]. 3. Key Data Overview of Major Varieties This chapter presents key data on major varieties, including trading volume, volatility, and options market sentiment indicators. More detailed data can be accessed on the Dongzheng Fanwei official website (https://www.finoview.com.cn/) [19]. - **Energy**: Data on crude oil, including trading volume, volatility, open interest PCR, and volume PCR, are presented through various charts [20][22][23]. - **Chemicals**: - **PTA**: Data on trading volume, volatility, open interest PCR, and volume PCR are presented through charts [26][27][29]. - **Caustic Soda**: Similar data are presented for caustic soda [35][36][38]. - **Glass**: Data on glass are presented in a similar manner [42][43][44]. - **Soda Ash**: Data on soda ash are presented through charts [48][49][52]. - **Precious Metals**: Data on silver, including trading volume, volatility, open interest PCR, and volume PCR, are presented through charts [54][55][56]. - **Ferrous Metals**: - **Iron Ore**: Data on iron ore are presented through charts [62][63][66]. - **Silicomanganese**: Similar data are presented for silicomanganese [70][71][72]. - **Non-Ferrous Metals**: - **Copper**: Data on copper are presented through charts [77][78][84]. - **Alumina**: Data on alumina are presented in a similar manner [93][88][90]. - **Agricultural Products**: - **Soybean Meal**: Data on soybean meal are presented through charts [94][96][98]. - **Palm Oil**: Similar data are presented for palm oil [102][110][103]. - **Cotton**: Data on cotton are presented through charts [111][112][113].

Report Title - "Commodity Options Weekly Report: Week 33 of 2025" [1] 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The activity level of the commodity options market in the week from August 11 - 15, 2025, was basically flat compared to the previous week. Investors are advised to focus on potential market opportunities in actively - traded varieties [2][9] - The underlying futures of commodity options showed mixed performance this week, with the energy - chemical and non - ferrous sectors mainly rising. Attention should be paid to risks and opportunities based on factors such as price fluctuations, implied volatility, and market sentiment [3][17][18] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Commodity Options Market Activity - The average daily trading volume was 8.81 million lots, with a week - on - week increase of 4.19%, and the average daily open interest was 10.2 million lots, with a week - on - week decrease of 18.19% [2][5][9] - Actively - traded varieties in terms of average daily trading volume included glass (1.07 million lots), soda ash (1.06 million lots), and soybean meal (0.6 million lots) [2][5][9] - Five varieties had trading volume growth of over 100%, with significant growth in synthetic rubber (+362%), Shanghai tin (+265%), and apples (+108%). Meanwhile, polycrystalline silicon (-77%), industrial silicon (-66%), and urea (-53%) had obvious trading volume declines [2][9] - Varieties with high average daily open interest were soybean meal (1.07 million lots), glass (0.96 million lots), and soda ash (0.87 million lots). Synthetic rubber (+58%), Shanghai tin (+37%), and p - xylene (+37%) had rapid week - on - week growth in average daily open interest [2][9] 3.2 This Week's Commodity Options Main Data Review 3.2.1 Underlying Price Fluctuations - There were 28 varieties with weekly gains, including lithium carbonate (+12.92%), palm oil (+5.11%), and soda ash (+4.73%); 23 varieties had weekly losses, including methanol (-2.55%), eggs (-2.30%), and logs (-1.87%) [3][17] 3.2.2 Market Volatility - The implied volatility of some commodity options varieties rebounded this week, with 23 varieties having current implied volatility above the 50th percentile of the past year. High - implied - volatility varieties included corn starch, eggs, logs, etc., and short - volatility opportunities were recommended. Low - implied - volatility varieties included non - ferrous metals, precious metals, plastics, etc., where buying options had a higher cost - performance ratio [3][17] 3.2.3 Options Market Sentiment - Varieties such as p - xylene, bottle chips, and soybean meal had a high volume PCR, indicating strong short - term bearish sentiment. Glass, rubber, soda ash, and rapeseed oil had a low volume PCR, showing concentrated short - term bullish sentiment [3][18] - P - xylene, lithium carbonate, and soda ash had a high open - interest PCR, indicating a high level of accumulated bearish sentiment. Nickel, logs, sugar, and rubber had a low open - interest PCR, indicating accumulated bullish sentiment [3][18] 3.3 Key Data Overview of Main Varieties - This chapter presents key data of main varieties, including trading volume, volatility, and options market sentiment indicators. More detailed data can be accessed on the Dongzheng Finoview official website (https://www.finoview.com.cn/) [22]