Quantitative Models and Construction Methods 1. Model Name: Continuous Hedging Strategy - **Model Construction Idea**: This strategy is based on the analysis of basis convergence factors and optimization strategies, as detailed in the Cinda Derivatives Research Report Series. It aims to continuously hedge using futures contracts to minimize basis risk[44][45] - **Model Construction Process**: - **Backtesting Period**: From July 22, 2022, to July 11, 2025[45] - **Spot Side**: Hold the total return index of the corresponding underlying index[45] - **Futures Side**: Use 70% of the funds for the spot side and allocate the same nominal principal to short futures contracts, occupying the remaining 30% of the funds. After each rebalancing, recalculate the quantities for both the spot and futures sides based on the product's net value[45] - **Rebalancing Rules**: Continuously hold quarterly/monthly contracts until the remaining time to maturity is less than two days. On that day, close the position at the closing price and simultaneously short the next quarterly/monthly contract at the closing price[45] - **Assumptions**: Equal principal allocation between the spot and futures sides, excluding transaction fees, impact costs, and the indivisibility of futures contracts[45] 2. Model Name: Minimum Basis Strategy - **Model Construction Idea**: This strategy selects futures contracts with the smallest annualized basis discount to optimize hedging performance[46] - **Model Construction Process**: - **Backtesting Period**: From July 22, 2022, to July 11, 2025[46] - **Spot Side**: Hold the total return index of the corresponding underlying index[46] - **Futures Side**: Use 70% of the funds for the spot side and allocate the same nominal principal to short futures contracts, occupying the remaining 30% of the funds. After each rebalancing, recalculate the quantities for both the spot and futures sides based on the product's net value[46] - **Rebalancing Rules**: Calculate the annualized basis for all tradable futures contracts on the day of rebalancing and select the contract with the smallest basis discount for opening positions. Hold the same contract for eight trading days or until the remaining time to maturity is less than two days before selecting a new contract[46] - **Assumptions**: Equal principal allocation between the spot and futures sides, excluding transaction fees, impact costs, and the indivisibility of futures contracts[46] --- Model Backtesting Results 1. Continuous Hedging Strategy - **IC (CSI 500 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: -2.83% (monthly), -2.06% (quarterly)[48] - Volatility: 3.87% (monthly), 4.77% (quarterly)[48] - Maximum Drawdown: -8.26% (monthly), -8.34% (quarterly)[48] - Net Value: 0.9188 (monthly), 0.9405 (quarterly)[48] - Annual Turnover: 12 (monthly), 4 (quarterly)[48] - 2025 YTD Return: -3.58% (monthly), -1.35% (quarterly)[48] - **IF (CSI 300 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: 0.49% (monthly), 0.71% (quarterly)[51] - Volatility: 3.01% (monthly), 3.35% (quarterly)[51] - Maximum Drawdown: -3.95% (monthly), -4.03% (quarterly)[51] - Net Value: 1.0144 (monthly), 1.0211 (quarterly)[51] - Annual Turnover: 12 (monthly), 4 (quarterly)[51] - 2025 YTD Return: -0.89% (monthly), 0.12% (quarterly)[51] - **IH (SSE 50 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: 1.03% (monthly), 1.97% (quarterly)[54] - Volatility: 3.12% (monthly), 3.54% (quarterly)[54] - Maximum Drawdown: -4.22% (monthly), -3.76% (quarterly)[54] - Net Value: 1.0307 (monthly), 1.0593 (quarterly)[54] - Annual Turnover: 12 (monthly), 4 (quarterly)[54] - 2025 YTD Return: -0.01% (monthly), 0.99% (quarterly)[54] - **IM (CSI 1000 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: -6.04% (monthly), -4.45% (quarterly)[59] - Volatility: 4.74% (monthly), 5.79% (quarterly)[59] - Maximum Drawdown: -14.01% (monthly), -12.63% (quarterly)[59] - Net Value: 0.8469 (monthly), 0.8805 (quarterly)[59] - Annual Turnover: 12 (monthly), 4 (quarterly)[59] - 2025 YTD Return: -9.11% (monthly), -4.54% (quarterly)[59] 2. Minimum Basis Strategy - **IC (CSI 500 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: -1.06%[48] - Volatility: 4.67%[48] - Maximum Drawdown: -7.97%[48] - Net Value: 0.9692[48] - Annual Turnover: 17.28[48] - 2025 YTD Return: -0.96%[48] - **IF (CSI 300 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: 1.31%[51] - Volatility: 3.14%[51] - Maximum Drawdown: -4.06%[51] - Net Value: 1.0392[51] - Annual Turnover: 15.25[51] - 2025 YTD Return: 0.56%[51] - **IH (SSE 50 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: 1.72%[54] - Volatility: 3.14%[54] - Maximum Drawdown: -3.91%[54] - Net Value: 1.0516[54] - Annual Turnover: 15.93[54] - 2025 YTD Return: 1.04%[54] - **IM (CSI 1000 Futures)**: - Annualized Return: -3.83%[59] - Volatility: 5.59%[59] - Maximum Drawdown: -11.11%[59] - Net Value: 0.8949[59] - Annual Turnover: 15.91[59] - 2025 YTD Return: -3.89%[59] --- Quantitative Factors and Construction Methods 1. Factor Name: Cinda-VIX - **Factor Construction Idea**: Reflects investors' expectations of future volatility in the options market, with a term structure to capture expectations over different time horizons[61] - **Factor Construction Process**: Adjusted based on overseas methodologies and tailored to China's options market. The index reflects implied volatility from options pricing[61] - **Factor Evaluation**: Provides insights into market sentiment and risk expectations[61] 2. Factor Name: Cinda-SKEW - **Factor Construction Idea**: Measures the skewness of implied volatility across different strike prices, capturing market expectations of extreme events[69][70] - **Factor Construction Process**: Analyzes the slope of implied volatility curves to quantify the degree of skewness, with higher values indicating greater concern for tail risks[69][70] - **Factor Evaluation**: Useful for identifying market concerns about potential extreme downside risks[70] --- Factor Backtesting Results 1. Cinda-VIX - **30-Day VIX Values**: - SSE 50: 19.77[61] - CSI 300: 18.92[61] - CSI 500: 25.01[61] - CSI 1000: 23.34[61] 2. Cinda-SKEW - **SKEW Values**: - SSE 50: 97.27[70] - CSI 300: 99.19[70] - CSI 500: 102.27[70] - CSI 1000: 101.82[70]