Group 1 - The domestic commodity futures market closed mixed during the night session, with energy products leading the gains, particularly fuel which rose by 5.25% [1] - Most chemical products saw an increase, with methanol rising by 1.64% [1] - The black series mostly increased, with iron ore up by 0.43% [1] Group 2 - Non-metallic building materials experienced significant declines, with glass dropping by 2.50% [1] - All oilseeds and oils fell, with soybean oil down by 1.25% [1] - Most agricultural products declined, with corn starch decreasing by 0.66% [1]

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 can be constructed as they tend to move upwards [2]. - For the black - series, a short - volatility combination strategy is suitable due to their large - scale fluctuations [2]. - For precious metals, a bull spread combination strategy can be built as they are rebounding [2]. 3. Summary of Each Section 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The report presents data on the latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest of various metal futures contracts such as copper, aluminum, zinc, etc. For example, the latest price of copper (CU2602) is 102,220, with a price increase of 1,940 and a trading volume of 30.38 million lots [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - **Volume - to - Open - Interest PCR**: The report provides the volume - to - open - interest PCR data for different metal options, which helps describe the strength and potential turning points of the underlying asset's market. For instance, the volume PCR of copper options is 0.58, with a change of 0.05 [4]. - **Pressure and Support Levels**: The pressure and support levels of each option's underlying asset are analyzed from the perspective of the strike prices with the largest open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure point of copper is 110,000, and the support point is 98,000 [5]. - **Implied Volatility**: It shows the implied volatility data of various metal options, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of copper options is 31.57% [6]. 3.3 Strategy and Recommendations for Each Metal - **Non - ferrous Metals** - **Copper**: Based on fundamental and market analysis, directional, volatility, and spot hedging strategies are proposed. For example, a bull spread combination strategy can be constructed for directional trading, and a short - volatility seller option combination strategy for volatility trading [8]. - **Aluminum, Zinc, Nickel, Tin, and Lithium Carbonate**: Similar to copper, strategies for each metal are provided according to their fundamentals, market trends, and option factors [10][11][12]. - **Precious Metals** - **Silver**: Considering its fundamentals and market performance, a neutral short - volatility option seller combination strategy and a spot hedging strategy are recommended [13]. - **Black - Series** - **Rebar, Iron Ore, Ferroalloys, Industrial Silicon, and Glass**: Strategies for each product in the black - series are given, including directional, volatility, and spot hedging strategies, based on their supply - demand situations and market trends [14][15][16].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For non - ferrous metals, a neutral volatility strategy for sellers is recommended as they show a bullish upward trend [2]. - For the black - series metals, a strategy of shorting volatility is suitable due to their large - amplitude fluctuations [2]. - For precious metals, a bull - spread combination strategy is suggested as they are rebounding and rising [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 [3]. 3.2 Option Factors 3.2.1 Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume PCR and open interest PCR of different metal options are provided, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market respectively [4]. 3.2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure points, support points, and their offsets, as well as the maximum open interests of call and put options for different metal options, are given to analyze the pressure and support levels of the option underlyings [5]. 3.2.3 Implied Volatility - The report provides the at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, its change, annual average, call implied volatility, put implied volatility, 20 - day historical volatility, and the difference between implied and historical volatility for various metal options [6]. 3.3 Strategy and Suggestions 3.3.1 Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: A bull - spread combination strategy for call options is recommended for directional trading; a short - volatility option seller combination strategy is suggested to gain time - value; and a spot hedging strategy of holding long spot, buying put options, and selling out - of - the - money call options is proposed [7]. - **Aluminum**: A bull - spread combination strategy for call options is recommended for direction; a strategy of selling bullish call and put options is suggested to gain time - value and directional returns; and a spot collar strategy is proposed [9]. - **Zinc**: There is no directional strategy; a strategy of selling bullish call and put options is suggested to gain time - value; and a spot collar strategy is proposed [9]. - **Nickel**: There is no directional strategy; a strategy of selling bullish call and put options is suggested to gain time - value; and a spot covered - call strategy is proposed [10]. - **Tin**: There is no directional strategy; a short - volatility strategy is suggested to gain time - value; and a spot collar strategy is proposed [10]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: There is no directional strategy; a strategy of selling bullish call and put options is suggested to gain time - value; and a spot hedging strategy of holding long spot, buying put options, and selling call options is proposed [11]. 3.3.2 Precious Metals - **Silver**: There is no directional strategy; a neutral short - volatility option seller combination strategy is suggested to gain time - value; and a spot hedging strategy of holding long spot, buying put options, and selling out - of - the - money call options is proposed [12]. 3.3.3 Black - Series Metals - **Rebar**: There is no directional strategy; a strategy of selling bearish call and put options is suggested to gain time - value; and a spot covered - call strategy is proposed [13]. - **Iron Ore**: There is no directional strategy; a strategy of selling neutral call and put options is suggested to gain time - value and directional returns; and a spot long - collar strategy is proposed [13]. - **Ferroalloys (Manganese Silicon and Silicon Ferros)**: For manganese silicon, there is no directional strategy; a short - volatility strategy is suggested to gain time - value; and no spot hedging strategy is proposed. For industrial silicon, there is no directional strategy; a short - volatility strategy of selling call and put options is suggested to gain time - value and directional returns; and a spot hedging strategy of holding long spot, buying put options, and selling call options is proposed [14]. - **Glass**: There is no directional strategy; a short - volatility strategy of selling call and put options is suggested to gain time - value; and a spot long - collar strategy is proposed [15].

Market Performance - On January 7, the stock market showed strong resilience, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing up, marking a record of fourteen consecutive gains[1] - The total trading volume of the A-share market reached 2.88 trillion yuan, an increase of 493 billion yuan compared to January 6[1] - The Hang Seng Index fell by 1.02%, while the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped by 1.56%[1] Capital Flow - Net inflow of southbound funds amounted to 9.178 billion HKD, with Tencent and Xiaomi seeing net inflows of 1.955 billion HKD and 1.633 billion HKD respectively[1] - Conversely, China Mobile and SMIC experienced net outflows of 1.126 billion HKD and 1.070 billion HKD respectively[1] Debt Market - Long-term interest rates showed a "V-shaped" reversal, with 10-year and 30-year government bond yields rising to 1.90% and 2.34% respectively, up by 1.6bp and 2.5bp[5] - The 10-year government bond yield is facing a critical level at 1.90%, while some 30-year bonds have exceeded 2.40%[5] Commodity Market - The commodity market saw a net inflow of nearly 12 billion yuan, with the black series (steel and coal) receiving over 4.5 billion yuan in capital[9] - Precious metals faced selling pressure, with silver down 2.07% and gold slightly down 0.17%[9] Sector Performance - Semiconductor materials and equipment led the gains, with significant increases in prices for DDR5 and NAND Flash, up 573% and 63% year-on-year respectively[3] - The rare earth index rose by 4.23%, driven by the upward trend in industrial non-ferrous metals[3]

Group 1: Report Summary - Report Title: Metal Options Strategy Morning Report [1] - Report Date: January 7, 2026 - Research Team: Li Liqin, Huang Kehan, Li Renjun [2] Group 2: Investment Ratings - No investment ratings were provided in the report. Group 3: Core Views - For non - ferrous metals, which are trending upwards, a seller's neutral volatility strategy is recommended [2]. - For the black series, which are experiencing significant fluctuations, a short - volatility portfolio strategy is suitable [2]. - For precious metals, which are rebounding, a bull spread portfolio strategy is suggested [2]. Group 4: Market Overview Futures Market - Copper (CU2602) closed at 104,600, up 1,300 (1.26%) with a trading volume of 29.10 million hands and an open interest of 22.36 million hands [3]. - Aluminum (AL2602) closed at 24,695, up 620 (2.58%) with a trading volume of 55.17 million hands and an open interest of 25.31 million hands [3]. - Other metals such as zinc, lead, nickel, etc., also had their respective price changes, trading volumes, and open interest as detailed in the report [3]. Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR: Different metals had varying volume and open - interest PCR values, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying and potential turning points [4]. - Pressure and Support Levels: Pressure and support levels were identified for each metal option based on the strike prices of the maximum open interest of call and put options [5]. - Implied Volatility: Implied volatility data for each metal option were presented, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its changes [6]. Group 5: Strategy Recommendations Non - Ferrous Metals - **Copper**: A bull spread strategy for call options, a short - volatility seller's option portfolio strategy, and a spot long - hedging strategy are recommended [7]. - **Aluminum**: A bull spread strategy for call options, a short - volatility option portfolio strategy with a positive delta, and a spot collar strategy are suggested [9]. - **Zinc**: A short - volatility option portfolio strategy with a long - delta and a spot collar strategy are recommended [9]. - **Nickel**: A bull spread strategy for call options, a short - volatility option portfolio strategy with a long - delta, and a spot covered - call strategy are suggested [10]. - **Tin**: A short - volatility strategy and a spot collar strategy are recommended [10]. - **Lithium Carbonate**: A short - volatility option portfolio strategy with a long - delta and a spot long - hedging strategy are suggested [11]. Precious Metals - **Silver**: A short - volatility option seller's portfolio strategy with a neutral delta and a spot hedging strategy are recommended [12]. Black Series - **Rebar**: A short - volatility option portfolio strategy with a short - delta and a spot covered - call strategy are suggested [13]. - **Iron Ore**: A short - volatility option portfolio strategy with a neutral delta and a spot long - collar strategy are recommended [13]. - **Ferroalloys (Manganese Silicon and Silicon Iron)**: Strategies such as short - volatility strategies and spot hedging strategies are recommended according to their respective market conditions [14]. - **Industrial Silicon**: A short - volatility option portfolio strategy with a neutral delta and a spot long - hedging strategy are suggested [14]. - **Glass**: A short - volatility option portfolio strategy and a spot long - collar strategy are recommended [15].

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]

Group 1 - The domestic commodity futures market saw most contracts rise in the night session, with non-metal building materials leading the gains, particularly PVC which increased by 2.40% [1] - Chemical products mostly rose, with methanol up by 2.11% [1] - Oilseeds and oils also experienced increases, with soybean meal rising by 0.62% [1] Group 2 - All energy products saw an increase, with LPG rising by 0.60% [1] - The black series commodities faced declines, with coking coal dropping by 2.37% [1] - Agricultural and sideline products showed mixed results, with corn starch decreasing by 0.52% [1]

Group 1 - Non-metal building materials saw significant increases, with PVC rising by 2.40% [1] - Most chemical products experienced gains, with methanol increasing by 2.11% [1] - Energy products all rose, with LPG up by 0.60% [1] Group 2 - The black series faced declines, with coking coal dropping by 2.37% [1] - Agricultural by-products showed mixed results, with corn starch decreasing by 0.52% [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the China Commodity Price Index (CBPI) reached a new high since June 2024, standing at 117.9 points in December 2025, with a month-on-month increase of 3.2% and a year-on-year increase of 6% [1] - The index has shown a continuous month-on-month recovery for eight consecutive months, reflecting improved market supply and demand, as well as increased confidence among enterprises regarding future market development [1] - The analysis of the index by industry shows significant increases in the non-ferrous price index, an expanded increase in the agricultural product price index, a continued recovery in the mineral price index, a rebound in the black series price index, a slight increase in the chemical price index, and a slight decline in the energy price index [1] Group 2 - In December 2025, among the 50 monitored commodities, 31 (62%) saw price increases while 19 (38%) experienced price declines, with the top three commodities in price increase being lithium carbonate, refined tin, and apples, and the top three in price decline being caustic soda, ethylene glycol, and coking coal [1] - The Vice President of the China Logistics and Purchasing Federation's Commodity Trading Market Circulation Association stated that despite external uncertainties such as global economic recovery pressures and geopolitical tensions, the overall Chinese commodity market remains stable and shows positive trends, highlighting the resilience and potential of the Chinese economy [2] - Looking ahead to 2026, while facing multiple challenges, proactive macroeconomic policies are expected to support the continued recovery of the domestic economy and commodity market, alongside accelerated structural transformation and upgrading of the Chinese economy, which will create new demand for commodities [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - On Monday (December 29), domestic commodity futures markets closed with mixed results. Industrial products showed a mixed performance, while agricultural products were also a mix of gains and losses. There are different trends and potential risks in various sectors such as black metals, base metals, energy - chemicals, and oilseeds [1] 3. Summary by Relevant Categories 3.1 Black Metals - Black metals led the gains. Steel prices had limited fluctuations in a supply - demand weak pattern, with a slight increase in closing prices. Steel mills are under profit pressure, with a strong willingness to control production. As the off - season deepens, there may be a risk of price correction for rolled steel products. Policy changes should be monitored [1] 3.2 Base Metals - Most base metals rose. Copper prices climbed on Friday night but fell in the afternoon. Low inventory and demand resilience support prices, but high prices may suppress purchases, and the market may enter a inventory - building phase. Carbonate lithium prices dropped significantly, with a marginal weakening in fundamentals [2] 3.3 Energy - Chemicals - Most energy - chemicals declined. After Christmas, international crude oil prices dropped, and domestic crude oil followed. The future of the crude oil market is influenced by supply - surplus expectations and uncertain geopolitical factors [2] 3.4 Oilseeds - Most oilseeds declined. External market weakness affected domestic oils. The inventory situation of Malaysian palm oil may suppress short - term rebounds, and attention should be paid to the full - month production and export performance of Malaysian palm oil in December. Changes in the US soybean oil market after the implementation of the 45Z tax credit rule also need to be monitored [3][4] 3.5 Index Performance - The overall performance of the Guomao Commodity Composite Index decreased by 0.30%. The Guomao Industrial Products Index decreased by 0.22%, the Guomao Agricultural Products Index decreased by 0.20%, and the Guomao Energy - Chemicals Index decreased by 1.09%, while the Guomao Oilseeds Index decreased by 0.37% [4]