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 Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Views of the Report - The energy - chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others [9] - Options strategies and suggestions are provided for selected varieties in each sector [9] - The option strategy report for each option variety is compiled according to the underlying market analysis, option factor research, and option strategy suggestions [9] 3. Summary by Relevant Content 3.1 Underlying Futures Market Overview - Various option varieties' underlying contracts' latest prices, price changes, price change rates, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes are presented, such as crude oil (SC2512) with a latest price of 470, a price increase of 16, and a price change rate of 3.48% [4] 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Volume PCR and open interest PCR for different option varieties are given, along with their changes, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market [5] 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Pressure and support levels for different option varieties are analyzed from the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interests of call and put options [6] 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Implied volatility data for different option varieties are provided, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its changes, etc. [7] 3.5 Option Strategies and Suggestions 3.5.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: Fundamentals involve OPEC's production increase and US shale oil production. The market has shown different trends from July to October. Option factors indicate a decline in implied volatility, a weak market according to open interest PCR, and specific pressure and support levels. Strategies include a volatility strategy of selling a neutral call + put option combination and a spot long - hedging strategy of constructing a long collar [8] - **Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)**: Fundamentals show a decrease in domestic LPG production in September. The market has experienced ups and downs. Option factors suggest a decline in implied volatility, a weak market, and specific pressure and support levels. Strategies include a volatility strategy of selling a neutral call + put option combination and a spot long - hedging strategy of constructing a long collar [10] 3.5.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: Fundamentals involve port and enterprise inventories. The market has been weak. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, a weak - oscillating market, and specific pressure and support levels. Strategies include a volatility strategy of selling a bearish call + put option combination and a spot long - hedging strategy of constructing a long collar [10] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Fundamentals show inventory changes. The market has been weak. Option factors suggest that implied volatility fluctuates below the average, strong bearish power, and specific pressure and support levels. Strategies include a directional strategy of constructing a bearish spread of put options, a volatility strategy of shorting volatility, and a spot long - hedging strategy [11] 3.5.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: Fundamentals involve inventory changes. The market has been weak. Option factors indicate a decline in implied volatility to around the average, a weak market, and specific pressure and support levels. Strategies include a spot long - hedging strategy of holding a spot long position, buying an at - the - money put option, and selling an out - of - the - money call option [11] 3.5.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: Fundamentals show inventory changes. The market has been in a weak consolidation. Option factors suggest that implied volatility has decreased to around the average, a relatively strong bullish market according to open interest PCR, and specific pressure and support levels. Strategies include a volatility strategy of selling a bearish call + put option combination [12] 3.5.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: Fundamentals show inventory accumulation. The market has been weak. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively high level, an oscillating market, and specific pressure and support levels. Strategies include a volatility strategy of selling a bearish call + put option combination [12] 3.5.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: Fundamentals show a decline in production capacity utilization. The market has been weak. Option factors suggest high - level volatility of implied volatility, a weak - oscillating market, and specific pressure and support levels. Strategies include a directional strategy of constructing a bearish spread and a spot collar - hedging strategy [13] - **Soda Ash**: Fundamentals show an increase in factory inventory. The market has been in a low - level weak oscillation. Option factors indicate that implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively high historical level, strong bearish pressure, and specific pressure and support levels. Strategies include a volatility strategy of shorting volatility and a spot long - hedging strategy of constructing a long collar [13] 3.5.7 Other Options - **Urea**: Fundamentals show an increase in enterprise and port inventories. The market has been in a low - level weak oscillation. Option factors suggest that implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average, strong bearish pressure, and specific pressure and support levels. Strategies include a directional strategy of constructing a bearish spread of put options, a volatility strategy of selling a bearish call + put option combination, and a spot long - hedging strategy [14] 3.6 Option Charts - Charts for various option varieties, such as crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc., are provided, including price trends, trading volume and open interest, open interest PCR, implied volatility, historical volatility cones, and pressure and support levels [15][36][54]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical sector includes energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, etc. It is recommended to construct option combination strategies mainly as sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2] - Analyze the fundamentals, market trends, option factors of various energy - chemical option varieties, and put forward corresponding option strategies and suggestions 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Multiple energy - chemical option underlying futures are presented, including information such as the latest price, price change, price change rate, trading volume, volume change, open interest, and open interest change of each variety [3] 3.2 Option Factor - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume and open interest PCR of various energy - chemical options are provided. Volume PCR is used to describe the turning point of the underlying market, and open interest PCR is used to describe the strength of the option underlying market [4] 3.3 Option Factor - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of various energy - chemical options are given, which are determined by the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options [5] 3.4 Option Factor - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility data of various energy - chemical options are presented, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility [6] 3.5 Strategy and Suggestions 3.5.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: The market is concerned about long - term supply surplus. The option implied volatility drops to near the average. It is recommended to construct a neutral call + put option selling combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7] - **LPG**: The PDH device maintenance situation is stable, but the profit is declining. The option implied volatility drops to below the average. Similar strategies as crude oil are recommended [9] 3.5.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: Port inventory increases, and the market is in a weak state. The option implied volatility fluctuates around the historical average. A short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy and a long collar strategy are recommended [9] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Supply increases, and the market is weak. It is recommended to construct a bear spread strategy for put options and a short - volatility strategy, along with a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] 3.5.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: Inventory accumulates, and the market is weak. It is recommended to use a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11] 3.5.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: Inventory decreases, and the market is in a weak consolidation state. A short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy is recommended [12] 3.5.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: Supply support is insufficient, and the market is weak. A short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy is recommended [12] 3.5.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: Supply decreases, inventory increases, and the market is in a downward trend. A bear spread strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [13] - **Soda Ash**: Inventory increases, and the market is in a low - level weak consolidation state. A short - volatility combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [13] 3.5.7 Urea Options - The supply capacity utilization rate increases, inventory changes, and the market is in a low - level weak state. A bear spread strategy for put options, a short - biased call + put option selling combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [14] 3.6 Option Charts - Charts of various energy - chemical options are provided, including price trends, trading volume, open interest, PCR, implied volatility, historical volatility cones, etc., to visually display the market conditions of each option variety [15][33][51]

Group 1: Report Overview - Report Title: Energy and Chemical Options Strategy Morning Report [1] - Date: October 14, 2025 - Research Scope: Energy (crude oil, LPG), polyolefins (polypropylene, PVC, plastic, styrene), polyester (PX, PTA, short - fiber, bottle - chip), alkali chemicals (caustic soda, soda ash), others (rubber) [2] - Strategy Suggestion: Build option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers, and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2] Group 2: Market Conditions of Underlying Futures - Crude oil (SC2512): Latest price 454, up 0 (0.02%), trading volume 6.51 million lots (+ 3.49 million), open interest 3.11 million lots (+ 0.33 million) [3] - LPG (PG2511): Latest price 4,121, up 52 (1.28%), trading volume 5.24 million lots (- 0.56 million), open interest 5.86 million lots (- 0.44 million) [3] - Methanol (MA2512): Latest price 2,319, up 0 (0.00%), trading volume 4.95 million lots (+ 1.18 million), open interest 4.02 million lots (+ 0.22 million) [3] - And other varieties with detailed price, change, volume, and open - interest data provided [3] Group 3: Option Factors - Volume and Open - Interest PCR - Crude oil: Volume PCR 1.11 (+ 0.41), Open - interest PCR 0.56 (- 0.03) [4] - LPG: Volume PCR 0.52 (- 0.13), Open - interest PCR 0.48 (- 0.07) [4] - Methanol: Volume PCR 0.68 (+ 0.01), Open - interest PCR 0.65 (+ 0.06) [4] - And other varieties with corresponding PCR data [4] Group 4: Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Crude oil: Pressure point 570, support point 440 [5] - LPG: Pressure point 4,700, support point 4,050 [5] - Methanol: Pressure point 2,300, support point 2,250 [5] - And other varieties with their respective pressure and support levels [5] Group 5: Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Crude oil: At - the - money implied volatility 27.545%, weighted implied volatility 35.73% (+ 3.29%), historical average 37.02% [6] - LPG: At - the - money implied volatility 16.82%, weighted implied volatility 22.03% (+ 1.86%), historical average 24.00% [6] - Methanol: At - the - money implied volatility 17.03%, weighted implied volatility 19.61% (+ 3.13%), historical average 21.83% [6] - And other varieties with implied volatility data [6] Group 6: Option Strategies for Different Varieties Crude Oil - Fundamental: OPEC+ started a new round of production increase of 1.65 million barrels per day in October, market worries about long - term supply surplus, and the production increase cycle will continue until next year. The situation in the Middle East has eased [7] - Market Analysis: Since July, it has been weak, with a downward trend in October [7] - Option Factors: Implied volatility fluctuates above the average; Open - interest PCR below 0.60 indicates a weak market; Pressure point 570, support point 440 [7] - Strategies: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Sell a neutral call + put option combination; Spot long - hedging strategy: Build a long collar strategy [7] LPG - Fundamental: PDH device maintenance is stable, but profit is declining. It is expected that the capacity utilization rate will decline after entering the peak season [9] - Market Analysis: After a decline in July, it has shown an oversold rebound with pressure [9] - Option Factors: Implied volatility drops to near the average; Open - interest PCR below 0.60 indicates a weak market; Pressure point 4,700, support point 4,050 [9] - Strategies: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Sell a neutral call + put option combination; Spot long - hedging strategy: Build a long collar strategy [9] Other Varieties - Similar analysis and strategy suggestions are provided for methanol, ethylene glycol, polypropylene, rubber, polyester products, caustic soda, soda ash, and urea [9][10][11][12][13][14] Group 7: Charts - Charts for each variety include price trends, trading volume and open - interest, PCR, implied volatility, historical volatility cones, and pressure and support levels [15][36][56][75][94][113][133][152][170][188]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The energy and chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. Options strategies and suggestions are provided for selected varieties in each sector [9]. - A seller - dominated options portfolio strategy, along with spot hedging or covered strategies, should be constructed to enhance returns [3]. 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 energy and chemical futures contracts, including crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc. For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2511) is 495, with a price increase of 6 and a price change rate of 1.21% [4]. 3.2 Options Factors 3.2.1 Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume PCR and open interest PCR of various options are provided, along with their changes. These indicators are used to describe the strength of the options underlying market and the timing of market turning points. For example, the volume PCR of crude oil options is 0.66, with a change of - 0.07, and the open interest PCR is 1.10, with a change of 0.01 [5]. 3.2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of various options are analyzed from the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of crude oil options is 570, and the support level is 480 [6]. 3.2.3 Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of various options is presented, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its change, annual average implied volatility, call and put implied volatility, historical volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil options is 40.31, and the weighted implied volatility is 43.83, with a change of 5.56 [7]. 3.3 Options Strategies and Suggestions 3.3.1 Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil Options** - **Fundamentals**: OPEC +'s production return plan may exacerbate the supply surplus, but the Russia - Ukraine situation causes supply disruptions. The US EIA apparent demand is weak, and the economic recovery after interest rate cuts needs to be observed [8]. - **Market Analysis**: Since July, crude oil has shown a pattern of weakening, followed by range - bound consolidation, and then a rebound. - **Options Factor Research**: The implied volatility of crude oil options fluctuates at a level slightly higher than the average. The open interest PCR is above 1.00, indicating some support below. The pressure level is 570, and the support level is 480 [8]. - **Options Strategies**: Construct a short neutral call + put options combination strategy for volatility strategies; construct a long collar strategy for spot long - position hedging [8]. - **LPG Options** - **Fundamentals**: The maintenance of PDH plants in China is stable, but the profit of PDH plants has declined significantly. It is expected that the capacity utilization rate will decline after entering the peak season [10]. - **Market Analysis**: LPG has shown a pattern of over - decline and rebound, with pressure above [10]. - **Options Factor Research**: The implied volatility of LPG options has dropped significantly to near the average. The open interest PCR is below 0.80, indicating a weak market. The pressure level is 4500, and the support level is 4200 [10]. - **Options Strategies**: Similar to crude oil options, construct a short neutral call + put options combination strategy for volatility strategies; construct a long collar strategy for spot long - position hedging [10]. 3.3.2 Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol Options** - **Fundamentals**: Port and enterprise inventories of methanol have decreased, and enterprise orders to be delivered have increased due to pre - holiday downstream stocking [10]. - **Market Analysis**: Methanol has shown a weak upward trend with pressure above [10]. - **Options Factor Research**: The implied volatility of methanol options fluctuates around the historical average. The open interest PCR is below 0.80, indicating a weak and volatile market. The pressure level is 2350, and the support level is 2250 [10]. - **Options Strategies**: Construct a short bearish call + put options combination strategy for volatility strategies; construct a long collar strategy for spot long - position hedging [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol Options** - **Fundamentals**: Port inventory of ethylene glycol is expected to be low and volatile in the short term and may enter a stocking cycle later [11]. - **Market Analysis**: Ethylene glycol has shown a weak downward trend [11]. - **Options Factor Research**: The implied volatility of ethylene glycol options fluctuates slightly below the average. The open interest PCR is around 0.70, indicating strong bearish power. The pressure level is 4500, and the support level is 4250 [11]. - **Options Strategies**: Construct a bearish spread combination strategy of put options for directional strategies; construct a short volatility strategy for volatility strategies; construct a long collar strategy for spot long - position hedging [11]. 3.3.3 Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene Options** - **Fundamentals**: The inventory pressure of PP is higher than that of PE, with overall inventory reduction [12]. - **Market Analysis**: Polypropylene has shown a weak downward trend [12]. - **Options Factor Research**: The implied volatility of polypropylene options has decreased to near the average. The open interest PCR is around 0.70, indicating a weak market. The pressure level is 7400, and the support level is 6700 [12]. - **Options Strategies**: Construct a long collar strategy for spot long - position hedging [12]. 3.3.4 Rubber - related Options - **Rubber Options** - **Fundamentals**: Pre - holiday stocking has ended, and the buying sentiment at home and abroad has weakened, leading to a decline in rubber prices [13]. - **Market Analysis**: Rubber has shown a weak and volatile trend [13]. - **Options Factor Research**: The implied volatility of rubber options has risen rapidly and then dropped to near the average. The open interest PCR is below 0.60. The pressure level has dropped significantly to 17000, and the support level is 14500 [13]. - **Options Strategies**: Construct a short bearish call + put options combination strategy for volatility strategies [13]. 3.3.5 Polyester - related Options - **PTA Options** - **Fundamentals**: The weekly production and capacity utilization rate of domestic PTA have decreased, and social inventory has decreased [14]. - **Market Analysis**: PTA has shown a weak downward trend [14]. - **Options Factor Research**: The implied volatility of PTA options fluctuates at a level slightly higher than the average. The open interest PCR is around 0.70, indicating a volatile market. The pressure level is 5000, and the support level is 4600 [14]. - **Options Strategies**: Construct a short bearish call + put options combination strategy for volatility strategies [14]. 3.3.6 Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda Options** - **Fundamentals**: The caustic soda market is stable, with some fluctuations in the liquid caustic soda market and stability in the flake caustic soda market. Some chlor - alkali enterprises have maintenance or under - capacity operation, which has a certain positive impact on local prices [15]. - **Market Analysis**: Caustic soda has shown a downward - trending and volatile pattern [15]. - **Options Factor Research**: The implied volatility of caustic soda options is at a relatively high level. The open interest PCR is below 0.90, indicating a weak and volatile market. The pressure level is 3000, and the support level is 2440 [15]. - **Options Strategies**: Construct a bearish spread combination strategy for directional strategies; construct a long collar strategy for spot long - position hedging [15]. - **Soda Ash Options** - **Fundamentals**: The inventory of soda ash plants has decreased, and the inventory - available days have also decreased [15]. - **Market Analysis**: Soda ash has shown a weak and volatile trend at a low level [15]. - **Options Factor Research**: The implied volatility of soda ash options is at a relatively high historical level. The open interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating strong bearish pressure. The pressure level is 1300, and the support level is 1160 [15]. - **Options Strategies**: Construct a short volatility combination strategy for volatility strategies; construct a long collar strategy for spot long - position hedging [15]. 3.3.7 Urea Options - **Fundamentals**: The enterprise and port inventories of urea have increased, and the supply has returned, resulting in a continuous increase in enterprise inventory [16]. - **Market Analysis**: Urea has shown a weak and volatile trend at a low level [16]. - **Options Factor Research**: The implied volatility of urea options fluctuates slightly around the historical average. The open interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating strong bearish pressure. The pressure level is 1800, and the support level is 1620 [16]. - **Options Strategies**: Construct a short bearish call + put options combination strategy for volatility strategies; construct a long collar strategy for spot long - position hedging [16].

Group 1: Report Summary - The report is an energy and chemical options strategy morning report, covering energy (crude oil, LPG), polyolefins (PP, PVC, etc.), polyesters (PX, PTA, etc.), alkali chemicals (caustic soda, soda ash), and other energy and chemical products [3]. - The recommended strategy is to construct an option portfolio strategy mainly as a seller, along with spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3]. Group 2: Underlying Futures Market Overview - Crude oil (SC2511) latest price is 478, down 7, a decline of 1.38%, with a trading volume of 9.61 million lots and an open interest of 3.53 million lots [4]. - LPG (PG2511) latest price is 4,259, down 34, a decline of 0.79%, with a trading volume of 9.06 million lots and an open interest of 8.12 million lots [4]. - Other varieties such as methanol, ethylene glycol, etc., also have corresponding price, trading volume, and open - interest data [4]. Group 3: Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - For crude oil options, the volume PCR is 0.83, down 0.11, and the open - interest PCR is 0.88, down 0.15 [5]. - For LPG options, the volume PCR is 1.83, up 0.62, and the open - interest PCR is 0.79, down 0.03 [5]. Group 4: Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure level for crude oil is 570 and the support level is 480 [6]. - The pressure level for LPG is 4,500 and the support level is 4,200 [6]. Group 5: Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil options is 30.57%, and the weighted implied volatility is 33.81%, up 0.83 [7]. - The at - the - money implied volatility of LPG options is 17.815%, and the weighted implied volatility is 19.67%, down 0.13 [7]. Group 6: Option Strategies and Recommendations Energy - related Options (Crude Oil) - Fundamental analysis: OPEC plans to discuss early release of 1.6 million barrels per day of production cuts, and Russia has production cut plans from July to December and supports extending the gasoline export ban until November [8]. - Market analysis: Crude oil has shown a bearish market trend since July, with weak fluctuations in September [8]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates around the mean, open - interest PCR above 1.00 indicates a sideways market, and the pressure and support levels are 570 and 480 respectively [8]. - Option strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy [8]. Energy - related Options (LPG) - Fundamental analysis: PDH plant maintenance is stable, but profit decline may lead to a decrease in capacity utilization [9][10]. - Market analysis: LPG has shown an oversold rebound market trend with pressure above [10]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility has dropped significantly to around the mean, open - interest PCR around 0.80 indicates a sideways market, and the pressure and support levels are 4,500 and 4,200 respectively [10]. - Option strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy [10]. Alcohol - related Options (Methanol) - Fundamental analysis: Port inventory is at a new high, and enterprise inventory and orders have changed [10]. - Market analysis: Methanol has shown a weak market trend with pressure above [10]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility has dropped and fluctuates below the mean, open - interest PCR around 0.80 indicates a weak sideways market, and the pressure and support levels are 2,400 and 2,250 respectively [10]. - Option strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: Construct a bearish put spread strategy; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy [10]. Alcohol - related Options (Ethylene Glycol) - Fundamental analysis: Port inventory is expected to fluctuate at a low level in the short term and may enter a stocking cycle later [11]. - Market analysis: Ethylene glycol has shown a weak market trend with pressure above [11]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates below the mean, open - interest PCR around 0.60 indicates strong bearish power, and the pressure and support levels are 4,500 and 4,250 respectively [11]. - Option strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: Construct a bearish put spread strategy; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - volatility strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Hold spot long + buy put option + sell out - of - the - money call option [11]. Polyolefin - related Options - Fundamental analysis: PE and PP inventory levels have changed, with PP having higher inventory pressure [12]. - Market analysis: Polypropylene has shown a weak market trend with pressure above [12]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility has dropped to below the mean, open - interest PCR around 0.80 indicates a weakening trend, and the pressure and support levels are 7,400 and 6,700 respectively [12]. - Option strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: None; Spot long - hedging strategy: Hold spot long + buy at - the - money put option + sell out - of - the - money call option [12]. Rubber - related Options - Fundamental analysis: Affected by the rubber tapping season in Southeast Asia and increased overseas supply expectations, the global rubber futures market has continued to decline [13]. - Market analysis: Rubber has shown a weak sideways market trend with support below and pressure above [13]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility has risen sharply and then dropped to around the mean, open - interest PCR below 0.60, and the pressure and support levels are 17,000 and 14,000 respectively [13]. - Option strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot hedging strategy: None [13]. Polyester - related Options (PTA) - Fundamental analysis: PTA social inventory has increased slightly, and it is expected to maintain a de - stocking pattern [13]. - Market analysis: PTA has shown a weak bearish market trend with pressure above [13]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively high level above the mean, open - interest PCR around 0.70 indicates a sideways market, and the pressure and support levels are 5,000 and 4,400 respectively [13]. - Option strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot hedging strategy: None [13]. Alkali - related Options (Caustic Soda) - Fundamental analysis: Caustic soda plant inventory has increased [14]. - Market analysis: Caustic soda has shown a downward - trending market with pressure above [14]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively high level, open - interest PCR below 0.90 indicates a weak sideways market, and the pressure and support levels are 3,000 and 2,440 respectively [14]. - Option strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: None; Spot collar hedging strategy: Hold spot long + buy put option + sell out - of - the - money call option [14]. Alkali - related Options (Soda Ash) - Fundamental analysis: Soda ash plant inventory has decreased, and inventory available days have shortened [14]. - Market analysis: Soda ash has shown a low - level sideways market trend with support below [14]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates at a relatively high historical level, open - interest PCR below 0.60 indicates strong bearish pressure, and the pressure and support levels are 1,300 and 1,200 respectively [14]. - Option strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - volatility combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy [14]. Urea - related Options - Fundamental analysis: Urea enterprise inventory is at a high level, and domestic demand is weak [15]. - Market analysis: Urea has shown a weak sideways market trend at a low level [15]. - Option factor research: Implied volatility fluctuates slightly around the historical mean, open - interest PCR below 0.60 indicates strong bearish pressure, and the pressure and support levels are 1,800 and 1,620 respectively [15]. - Option strategy recommendations: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot hedging strategy: Hold spot long + buy at - the - money put option + sell out - of - the - money call option [15].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The energy - chemical sector is divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. A strategy of building option portfolios mainly as sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies is recommended to enhance returns [3][9]. 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 energy - chemical futures contracts, including crude oil, LPG, methanol, etc. For example, the latest price of crude oil (SC2511) is 501, with a price increase of 8 and a price change rate of 1.56% [4]. 3.2 Option Factors - **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 option varieties. For instance, the volume PCR of crude oil options is 0.87, with no change, and the open interest PCR is 1.15, with a change of 0.03 [5]. - **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 option underlying assets are analyzed. For example, the pressure level of crude oil is 570, and the support level is 480 [6]. - **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, historical 20 - day volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility of each option variety. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil is 29.445, and the weighted implied volatility is 31.93, with a change of - 0.21 [7]. 3.3 Strategy and Recommendations - **Energy - related Options (Crude Oil)**: - **Fundamentals**: European ARA weekly data shows changes in gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and naphtha inventories. - **Market Analysis**: Since July, crude oil has shown a bearish market with pressure above. - **Option Factor Research**: Implied volatility fluctuates around the average, and the open interest PCR is above 1.00, indicating a sideways market. The pressure level is 570, and the support level is 480. - **Strategies**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Build a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Build a long collar strategy [8]. - **LPG Options**: - **Fundamentals**: Factory inventory and port inventory have increased. - **Market Analysis**: It shows an oversold rebound market with pressure above. - **Option Factor Research**: Implied volatility has dropped significantly to around the average, and the open interest PCR is around 0.90, indicating a sideways market. The pressure level is 5300, and the support level is 4200. - **Strategies**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Build a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Build a long collar strategy [10]. - **Methanol Options**: - **Fundamentals**: High port inventory persists, but most negative factors have been priced in. Supply is sufficient, and demand is expected to improve marginally. - **Market Analysis**: It shows a weak - biased market with pressure above. - **Option Factor Research**: Implied volatility has decreased and fluctuates below the average. The open interest PCR is around 0.90, indicating a weak - sideways market. The pressure level is 2400, and the support level is 2250. - **Strategies**: Directional strategy: Build a put option bear spread strategy; Volatility strategy: Build a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Build a long collar strategy [10]. - **Ethylene Glycol Options**: - **Fundamentals**: Terminal load remains flat, and port inventory has increased. - **Market Analysis**: It shows a weak - biased market with pressure above. - **Option Factor Research**: Implied volatility fluctuates below the average. The open interest PCR is around 0.60, indicating strong bearish power. The pressure level is 4500, and the support level is 4250. - **Strategies**: Directional strategy: Build a put option bear spread strategy; Volatility strategy: Build a short - volatility strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [11]. - **Polyolefin Options (Polypropylene, etc.)**: - **Fundamentals**: There are changes in production enterprise inventory, trader inventory, and port inventory, and the downstream average operating rate has increased. - **Market Analysis**: Polypropylene shows a weak - biased market with pressure above. - **Option Factor Research**: Implied volatility of polypropylene has decreased to below the average. The open interest PCR is around 0.70, indicating a weakening trend. The pressure level is 7400, and the support level is 6700. - **Strategies**: 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]. - **Rubber Options**: - **Fundamentals**: China's natural rubber social inventory has decreased. - **Market Analysis**: It shows a weak - sideways market with support below and pressure above. - **Option Factor Research**: Implied volatility has risen sharply and then dropped to around the average. The open interest PCR is below 0.60. The pressure level is 17000, and the support level is 15750. - **Strategies**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Build a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot hedging strategy: None [12]. - **Polyester Options (PTA, etc.)**: - **Fundamentals**: Downstream load has increased, and social inventory has decreased. - **Market Analysis**: PTA shows a weak - bearish market with pressure above. - **Option Factor Research**: Implied volatility of PTA fluctuates at a relatively high level. The open interest PCR is around 0.70, indicating a sideways market. The pressure level is 5000, and the support level is 4600. - **Strategies**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Build a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot hedging strategy: None [13]. - **Caustic Soda Options**: - **Fundamentals**: National liquid caustic soda factory inventory has decreased. - **Market Analysis**: It shows a downward - sideways market with pressure above. - **Option Factor Research**: Implied volatility is at a relatively high level. The open interest PCR is below 0.80, indicating a weak - sideways market. The pressure level is 3000, and the support level is 2400. - **Strategies**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: None; Spot collar hedging strategy: Hold a spot long position + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [14]. - **Soda Ash Options**: - **Fundamentals**: Soda ash factory inventory and delivery warehouse inventory have changed. - **Market Analysis**: It shows a low - level upward market with support below. - **Option Factor Research**: Implied volatility is at a relatively high historical level. The open interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating strong bearish pressure. The pressure level is 1300, and the support level is 1200. - **Strategies**: Directional strategy: Not specified; Volatility strategy: Build a short - volatility combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Build a long collar strategy [14]. - **Urea Options**: - **Fundamentals**: China's urea enterprise total inventory has increased, but some enterprises' inventory has decreased due to export orders. - **Market Analysis**: It shows a low - level sideways and weak market. - **Option Factor Research**: Implied volatility fluctuates slightly around the historical average. The open interest PCR is below 0.60, indicating strong bearish pressure. The pressure level is 1800, and the support level is 1620. - **Strategies**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Build a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot hedging strategy: Hold a spot long position + buy an at - the - money put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [15].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy and chemical sector is mainly divided into energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, and others. Strategies suggest constructing option combination strategies mainly as sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3][9] Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Futures Market Overview - Various energy and chemical option underlying futures contracts show different price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, the latest price of crude oil SC2511 is 495, up 6 with a 1.31% increase; the latest price of liquefied petroleum gas PG2511 is 4,450, down 5 with a 0.11% decrease [4] 2. Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Different option varieties have different volume and open interest PCR values and their changes, 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 crude oil is 0.87, down 0.12; the open interest PCR is 1.12, up 0.03 [5] 3. Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - From the perspective of the exercise prices with the largest open interest of call and put options, the pressure and support levels of option underlying are analyzed. For example, the pressure level of crude oil is 570 and the support level is 480 [6] 4. Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Different option varieties have different implied volatility values, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and their changes, as well as the difference between implied and historical volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil is 29.4, and the weighted implied volatility is 32.14, up 0.09 [7] 5. Strategies and Recommendations for Different Option Varieties Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: Fundamentally, European ARA weekly data shows changes in gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, and naphtha inventories. The market is in a bearish trend with pressure above. Option strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8] - **Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)**: Factory and port inventories show changes. The market is in an oversold rebound situation with pressure above. Option strategies include constructing a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: The port has a high - inventory pattern, and the market is in a weak trend. Option strategies include constructing a bearish spread strategy of put options, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] - **Ethylene Glycol**: Terminal loads are stable, and the port is in a state of inventory accumulation. The market is in a weak bearish trend. Option strategies include constructing a bearish spread strategy of put options, a short - volatility strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11] Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: Production and trade inventories show changes, and the downstream start - up rate increases. The market is in a weak bearish trend. Option strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12] Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: Social inventories of natural rubber decrease. The market is in a weak consolidation situation with support below and pressure above. Option strategies include constructing a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy [13] Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: Downstream loads increase, and social inventories decrease. The market is in a weak bearish trend. Option strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [14] Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: Factory inventories decrease. The market is in a downward consolidation trend with pressure above. Option strategies include a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15] - **Soda Ash**: Factory and delivery warehouse inventories show changes. The market is in a low - level weak consolidation situation with pressure above. Option strategies include constructing a short - volatility combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [15] Urea Options - Inventories of urea enterprises increase slightly, and the market is in a low - level weak consolidation trend. Option strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [16]

Group 1: Report Overview - The report focuses on energy and chemical options, providing an early - morning strategy report for September 15, 2025 [2] - It covers various sectors including energy, polyolefins, polyesters, alkali chemicals, etc., and offers strategies and suggestions for different option varieties [3] Group 2: Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Group 3: Core View - The energy and chemical sector is segmented into multiple sub - sectors. Each sub - sector's option varieties are analyzed in terms of fundamental information, market trends, option factors, and corresponding strategies are proposed [9] - The overall market trends of different option varieties show characteristics such as being under pressure, fluctuating, and having different levels of strength or weakness [8][10][11] - Strategies mainly include constructing option combination strategies, bear spread strategies, and spot hedging strategies to enhance returns or hedge risks [8][10][11] Group 4: Market Data Summary Futures Market - For different option varieties, the latest prices, price changes, price change rates, trading volumes, volume changes, open interests, and open interest changes of their underlying futures contracts are presented [4] Option Factors - **Volume and Open Interest PCR**: The volume and open interest PCR data of different option varieties are analyzed, which can be used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning points of the market [5] - **Pressure and Support Levels**: The pressure and support levels of different option varieties are identified from the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interests of call and put options [6] - **Implied Volatility**: The implied volatility data of different option varieties are provided, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and their changes compared with the annual average [7] Group 5: Strategy and Suggestions for Different Option Varieties Energy - related Options - **Crude Oil**: Based on fundamental data and market trends, it is recommended to construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility and a long - collar strategy for spot hedging [8] - **LPG**: Considering the fundamental situation and market trends, a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility and a long - collar strategy for spot hedging are suggested [10] Alcohol - related Options - **Methanol**: A bear spread strategy for directional trading and a short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility are recommended, along with a long - collar strategy for spot hedging [10] - **Ethylene Glycol**: A bear spread strategy for directional trading, a short - volatility strategy for volatility, and a long - collar strategy for spot hedging are proposed [11] Polyolefin - related Options - **Polypropylene**: A long - collar strategy for spot hedging is recommended [11] Rubber - related Options - **Rubber**: A neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility is suggested [12] Polyester - related Options - **PTA**: A short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility is recommended [13] Alkali - related Options - **Caustic Soda**: A long - collar strategy for spot hedging is recommended [14] - **Soda Ash**: A short - volatility combination strategy for volatility and a long - collar strategy for spot hedging are proposed [14] Urea Options - A short - biased call + put option combination strategy for volatility and a long - collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [15]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy - chemical sector includes energy, alcohols, polyolefins, rubber, polyesters, alkalis, etc. Strategies mainly involve constructing option combination strategies dominated by sellers and spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [3][9] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Various energy - chemical futures showed different price movements, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, crude oil (SC2511) was at 483, down 6 (-1.31%), with a trading volume of 2.92 million lots (down 0.40 million lots) and open interest of 2.26 million lots (up 0.09 million lots) [4] 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Different option varieties had different volume and open interest PCR values and their changes. For instance, the volume PCR of crude oil was 0.85 (up 0.18), and the open interest PCR was 0.85 (up 0.12) [5] 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of each option variety were analyzed. For example, the pressure level of crude oil was 570 and the support level was 415 [6] 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of each option variety was presented, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its changes. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of crude oil was 29.61%, and the weighted implied volatility was 33.95% (up 2.83%) [7] 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations for Each Option Variety 3.5.1 Energy - related Options: Crude Oil - **Fundamentals**: Geopolitical short - term disturbances, long - term supply - demand negatives, and concerns about employment and the economy. **Market analysis**: A bearish market with pressure. **Option factors**: Implied volatility around the mean, open interest PCR above 0.80, pressure level at 570 and support level at 415. **Strategies**: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8] 3.5.2 Energy - related Options: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - **Fundamentals**: Loose supply and low demand. **Market analysis**: A weak market with pressure. **Option factors**: Implied volatility near the mean, open interest PCR around 0.70. **Strategies**: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] 3.5.3 Alcohol - related Options: Methanol - **Fundamentals**: Increased production and capacity utilization. **Market analysis**: A weak market with pressure. **Option factors**: Implied volatility below the mean, open interest PCR around 0.90. **Strategies**: Construct a bear spread strategy for put options, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10] 3.5.4 Alcohol - related Options: Ethylene Glycol - **Fundamentals**: Decreased inventory. **Market analysis**: A weak market with pressure. **Option factors**: Implied volatility below the mean, open interest PCR below 0.60. **Strategies**: Construct a short - volatility strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11] 3.5.5 Polyolefin - related Options: Polypropylene - **Fundamentals**: Increased maintenance losses. **Market analysis**: A weak market with pressure. **Option factors**: Implied volatility below the mean, open interest PCR around 0.60. **Strategies**: A long collar strategy for spot hedging [11] 3.5.6 Rubber - related Options: Rubber - **Fundamentals**: Decreased tire production load. **Market analysis**: A gradually warming - up market with support and pressure. **Option factors**: Implied volatility near the mean, open interest PCR below 0.60. **Strategies**: Construct a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy [12] 3.5.7 Polyester - related Options: PTA - **Fundamentals**: Stable supply - demand, low inventory and processing fees. **Market analysis**: A weak bearish market with pressure. **Option factors**: Implied volatility above the mean, open interest PCR around 0.70. **Strategies**: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [12] 3.5.8 Alkali - related Options: Caustic Soda - **Fundamentals**: Changes in production load. **Market analysis**: A market with pressure and downward fluctuations. **Option factors**: High - level implied volatility, open interest PCR around 1.00. **Strategies**: A long collar strategy for spot hedging [13] 3.5.9 Alkali - related Options: Soda Ash - **Fundamentals**: Increased production, weak price due to market supply. **Market analysis**: A low - level weak consolidation market with pressure. **Option factors**: High - level implied volatility, open interest PCR below 0.60. **Strategies**: Construct a short - volatility combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13] 3.5.10 Urea Options - **Fundamentals**: Weak supply - demand, slow new order transactions. **Market analysis**: A low - level weak consolidation market. **Option factors**: Implied volatility around the mean, open interest PCR below 0.60. **Strategies**: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]