1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The agricultural product options market shows a mixed trend, with oilseeds and oils being weakly volatile, while some products like apples show a warming - up trend. Strategies mainly focus on constructing option combination strategies based on sellers to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Various agricultural product futures have different price changes, such as a 0.13% decline in soybean No.1 (A2511), a 0.22% decline in soybean No.2 (B2511), and a 0.49% increase in peanuts (PK2511) [3]. 3.2 Option Factor - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Different option varieties have different volume and open - interest PCR values, which reflect the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the market. For example, the volume PCR of soybean No.1 is 0.60, and the open - interest PCR is 0.49 [4]. 3.3 Option Factor - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of different option varieties are analyzed. For instance, the pressure level of soybean No.1 is 4000, and the support level is 3900 [5]. 3.4 Option Factor - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different option varieties shows different trends. For example, the implied volatility of soybean No.1 is 11.265%, and the weighted implied volatility is 13.07% [6]. 3.5 Option Strategies for Different Product Categories 3.5.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybean No.1**: Build a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. - **Soybean Meal**: Construct a bear - spread put option strategy, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Palm Oil**: Build a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. - **Peanuts**: Construct a bear - spread put option strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [12]. 3.5.2 Agricultural By - product Options - **Pigs**: Build a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long - spot + short - out - of - the - money call option strategy [12]. - **Eggs**: Construct a bear - spread put option strategy, a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [13]. - **Apples**: Build a long - biased call + put option combination strategy [13]. - **Jujubes**: Build a long - biased wide - straddle option combination strategy and a long - spot + short - out - of - the - money call option strategy [14]. 3.5.3 Soft Commodity Options - **Sugar**: Build a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [14]. - **Cotton**: Build a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long - spot + long - put + short - out - of - the - money call option strategy [15]. 3.5.4 Grain Options - **Corn**: Build a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The agricultural product options market shows a mixed trend, with oilseeds and oils in a weak and volatile state, while some agricultural by - products and soft commodities are in a volatile or weak - consolidating situation. - It is recommended to construct option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers, along with spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Various agricultural product futures show different price changes. For example, the latest price of soybean A2511 is 3,938, down 2 (-0.05%); the price of soybean meal M2511 is 2,903, down 13 (-0.45%); and the price of palm oil P2511 is 9,224, up 16 (0.17%) [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - Different option varieties have different volume and open - interest PCR values and their changes. For instance, the volume PCR of soybean A is 0.42, down 0.06; the open - interest PCR is 0.47, up 0.02 [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Each option variety has corresponding pressure and support levels. For example, the pressure level of soybean A is 4000, and the support level is 3900; the pressure level of soybean meal is 3100, and the support level is 3050 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - Implied volatility varies among different option varieties. For example, the weighted implied volatility of soybean A is 13.00, up 0.26; the weighted implied volatility of soybean meal is 16.37, up 0.45 [6]. 3.5 Option Strategies for Different Product Categories 3.5.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybean A**: The implied volatility is below the historical average. The recommended strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [8]. - **Soybean Meal**: The implied volatility is below the historical average. Directional strategy: construct a bear - spread put option combination; volatility strategy: construct a short - biased call + put option combination; spot hedging: use a long collar strategy [10]. - **Palm Oil**: The implied volatility is falling below the historical average. Volatility strategy: construct a short - biased call + put option combination; spot hedging: use a long collar strategy [11]. - **Peanut**: The implied volatility is at a relatively high historical level. Directional strategy: construct a bear - spread put option combination; spot hedging: hold a long position in the spot + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [12]. 3.5.2 Agricultural By - products Options - **Pig**: The implied volatility is above the historical average. Volatility strategy: construct a short - biased call + put option combination; spot covered strategy: hold a long position in the spot + sell an out - of - the - money call option [12]. - **Egg**: The implied volatility is relatively high. Directional strategy: construct a bear - spread put option combination; volatility strategy: construct a short - biased call + put option combination [13]. - **Apple**: The implied volatility is above the historical average. Volatility strategy: construct a long - biased call + put option combination [13]. - **Jujube**: The implied volatility is rising above the historical average. Volatility strategy: construct a short - biased strangle option combination; spot covered hedging strategy: hold a long position in the spot + sell an out - of - the - money call option [14]. 3.5.3 Soft Commodities Options - **Sugar**: The implied volatility is at a relatively low historical level. Volatility strategy: construct a short - biased call + put option combination; spot hedging: use a long collar strategy [14]. - **Cotton**: The implied volatility is at a low level. Volatility strategy: construct a short - biased call + put option combination; spot covered strategy: hold a long position in the spot + buy a put option + sell an out - of - the - money call option [15]. 3.5.4 Grains Options - **Corn**: The implied volatility is at a relatively low historical level. Volatility strategy: construct a short - biased call + put option combination [15].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The agricultural product options market shows different trends across various sectors. Oilseeds and oils are weakly volatile, while agricultural by - products, soft commodities, and grains maintain their respective oscillating patterns. It is recommended to construct option combination strategies mainly based on sellers, along with spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Different agricultural product futures show diverse price changes. For example, the latest price of soybean No.1 (A2511) is 3,898, with a rise of 6 and a rise - fall rate of 0.15%; the latest price of soybean No.2 (B2511) is 3,670, with no change [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume and open - interest PCR of different options vary. For instance, the volume PCR of soybean No.1 is 0.57 with a change of 0.01, and the open - interest PCR is 0.43 with a change of 0.01 [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - Each option has its corresponding pressure and support levels. For example, the pressure point of soybean No.1 is 3,950 and the support point is 3,900 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different options also shows differences. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of soybean No.1 is 9.91%, and the weighted implied volatility is 12.19% with a change of - 0.98% [6]. 3.5 Strategy and Recommendations 3.5.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybean No.1 and No.2**: The fundamental situation of US soybeans has a neutral - to - negative impact. The option strategy includes constructing a selling option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7]. - **Soybean Meal and Rapeseed Meal**: The daily提货量 of soybean meal has increased, and the basis has decreased. The option strategies include a bear spread strategy for direction and a selling option combination strategy for volatility, as well as a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9]. - **Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, and Rapeseed Oil**: The palm oil inventory in Malaysia is expected to increase. The option strategies include a selling option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Peanuts**: The price of peanuts shows a weak consolidation pattern. The option strategies include a bear spread strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.2 Agricultural By - products Options - **Pigs**: The supply pressure of pigs is large. The option strategies include a selling option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot [11]. - **Eggs**: The inventory of laying hens is expected to increase. The option strategies include a bear spread strategy and a selling option combination strategy, but no spot hedging strategy [12]. - **Apples**: The consumption market of apples is warming up. The option strategies include a selling option combination strategy, but no spot hedging strategy [12]. - **Jujubes**: The inventory of jujubes has decreased slightly. The option strategies include a wide - straddle selling strategy and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [13]. 3.5.3 Soft Commodities Options - **Sugar**: The low inventory of domestic sugar supports the price, but the sales volume is lower than expected. The option strategies include a selling option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13]. - **Cotton**: The开机率 of spinning and weaving mills has changed, and the commercial inventory has decreased. The option strategies include a selling option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot [14]. 3.5.4 Grains Options - **Corn and Starch**: The corn yield is expected to increase. The option strategies include a selling option combination strategy, but no spot hedging strategy [14].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The agricultural product options market shows a mixed trend, with oilseeds and oils, and some agricultural by - products in a weak and volatile state, while soft commodities like sugar and cotton also present different degrees of weak fluctuations [2]. - It is recommended to construct option portfolio strategies mainly based on sellers, as well as spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Various agricultural product futures show different price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, the price of soybean No.1 (A2511) decreased by 0.49% to 3,895, with a trading volume of 12.17 million lots and an open interest of 22.65 million lots [3]. 3.2 Option Factors 3.2.1 Volume - to - Open - Interest PCR - Different option varieties have different volume - to - open - interest PCR values and their changes. For instance, the volume PCR of soybean No.1 is 0.55 with a change of 0.13, and the open - interest PCR is 0.42 with a change of 0.01 [4]. 3.2.2 Pressure and Support Levels - Each option variety has corresponding pressure and support levels. For example, the pressure level of soybean No.1 is 3,950 and the support level is 3,900 [5]. 3.2.3 Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different option varieties also varies. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of soybean No.1 is 10.555%, and the weighted implied volatility is 13.17% with a change of - 0.34% [6]. 3.3 Strategy and Recommendations 3.3.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybean No.1 and No.2**: The fundamentals of US soybeans have a neutral - to - negative impact. The implied volatility of soybean No.1 options remains at a relatively high level compared to historical averages. Directional strategies are not recommended, while a volatility strategy of selling a neutral call + put option combination is suggested, along with a spot long - hedging strategy of a long collar [7]. - **Soybean Meal and Rapeseed Meal**: For soybean meal, the daily提货 volume increased slightly, the basis decreased week - on - week, and the inventory increased week - on - week but decreased year - on - year. A bear - spread strategy for put options and a volatility strategy of selling a bearish call + put option combination are recommended, along with a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9]. - **Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, and Rapeseed Oil**: The palm oil inventory in Malaysia reached a 20 - month high. A volatility strategy of selling a bullish call + put option combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended for palm oil [10]. - **Peanuts**: The price of peanuts showed a weak consolidation pattern. A bear - spread strategy for put options and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [11]. 3.3.2 Agricultural By - products Options - **Pigs**: The supply pressure in September is large, and the market is in a weak consolidation state. A volatility strategy of selling a bearish call + put option combination and a covered call strategy for spot are recommended [11]. - **Eggs**: The inventory of laying hens is expected to increase. A bear - spread strategy for put options and a volatility strategy of selling a bearish call + put option combination are recommended [12]. - **Apples**: The consumption market of apples is gradually warming up. A volatility strategy of selling a bullish call + put option combination is recommended [12]. - **Jujubes**: The inventory of jujubes decreased slightly. A volatility strategy of selling a bearish strangle option combination and a covered call strategy for spot hedging are recommended [13]. 3.3.3 Soft Commodities Options - **Sugar**: The low inventory of domestic sugar supports the price, but the sales volume in August was lower than expected. A volatility strategy of selling a bearish call + put option combination and a long collar strategy for spot hedging are recommended [13]. - **Cotton**: The开机率 of spinning and weaving factories and the commercial inventory of cotton have different changes. A volatility strategy of selling a bullish call + put option combination and a covered call strategy for spot are recommended [14]. 3.3.4 Cereal Options - **Corn and Starch**: The corn production is expected to increase. A volatility strategy of selling a bearish call + put option combination is recommended for corn [14].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The agricultural products sector shows different trends: oilseeds and oils are in a strong - side oscillation, oils and by - products maintain an oscillatory trend, soft commodities like sugar have a slight oscillation, cotton's bullish rise has declined, and grains such as corn and starch are in a weak and narrow - range consolidation [2]. - It is recommended to construct option portfolio strategies mainly based on sellers, as well as spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - The latest prices, price changes, trading volumes, and open interest of various agricultural product futures are presented, including soybeans, soybean meal, palm oil, etc. For example, the latest price of soybean No.1 (A2511) is 4,056 with no change, and its trading volume is 8.83 million lots [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume and open interest PCR of different agricultural product options are provided, which are used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and the turning point of the underlying market respectively. For instance, the volume PCR of soybean No.1 option is 0.32, with a change of - 0.14 [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - The pressure and support levels of different agricultural product options are given, which are determined by the strike prices of the maximum open interest of call and put options. For example, the pressure level of soybean No.1 is 4500, and the support level is 4100 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility data of different agricultural product options are presented, including at - the - money implied volatility, weighted implied volatility, and its change. For example, the at - the - money implied volatility of soybean No.1 is 11.985%, and the weighted implied volatility is 14.43% with a change of - 1.72% [6]. 3.5 Option Strategies and Recommendations 3.5.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybean No.1 and No.2**: The fundamentals of soybeans are affected by factors such as USDA's adjustment of planting area and yield, and Trump's call for China to buy soybeans. The option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7]. - **Soybean Meal and Rapeseed Meal**: The fundamentals of soybean meal are related to the monthly purchase volume. The option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [9]. - **Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, and Rapeseed Oil**: The fundamentals of oils are affected by USDA's reports and India's inventory replenishment. The option strategies include constructing a bullish call spread strategy, a long - biased call + put option combination strategy, and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Peanuts**: The fundamentals of peanuts are related to the spot price, import volume, and oil mill operation rate. The option strategies include constructing a bearish put spread strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. 3.5.2 By - product Options - **Pigs**: The supply of pigs is relatively loose, and the demand is stimulated by low prices. The option strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot [11]. - **Eggs**: The inventory of laying hens is expected to increase. The option strategies include constructing a bearish put spread strategy and a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [12]. - **Apples**: The cold - storage inventory of apples is at a low level. The option strategies include constructing a neutral call + put option combination strategy [12]. - **Red Dates**: The inventory of red dates is decreasing, and the market is improving. The option strategies include constructing a bullish call spread strategy, a long - biased wide - straddle option combination strategy, and a covered call strategy for spot [13]. 3.5.3 Soft Commodity Options - **Sugar**: The fundamentals of sugar are affected by Brazil's sugar production data. The option strategies include constructing a short - biased call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13]. - **Cotton**: The fundamentals of cotton are related to the operating rates of spinning and weaving mills and global production. The option strategies include constructing a long - biased call + put option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot [14]. 3.5.4 Grain Options - **Corn and Starch**: The fundamentals of corn are affected by USDA's planting area and yield adjustment. The option strategies include constructing a bearish put spread strategy and a short - biased call + put option combination strategy [14]. 3.6 Option Charts - Charts of various agricultural product options are provided, including price trend charts, volume and open interest charts, implied volatility charts, etc., to visually display the market conditions of different agricultural product options [15][34][53].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The agricultural products options market shows different trends. Oilseeds and oils are in a strong and volatile state, while other categories such as agricultural by - products, soft commodities, and grains have various forms of volatile or weak market conditions. - It is recommended to construct option portfolio strategies mainly based on sellers, as well as spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Market Overview of Underlying Futures - Different agricultural product options have different price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, rapeseed meal (RM2511) had a significant price increase of 6.13% with a price of 2,736, while eggs (JD2510) decreased by 0.47% to 3,197.00 [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - Volume and Open Interest PCR - The volume and open interest PCR of different options vary, which can be used to describe the strength of the option underlying market and whether there is a turning point in the underlying market. For instance, the volume PCR of soybean meal (M2511) is 0.76, and the open interest PCR is 0.59 [4]. 3.3 Option Factors - Pressure and Support Levels - From the perspective of the maximum open interest of call and put options, the pressure and support levels of different option underlyings are obtained. For example, the pressure level of soybean (A2511) is 4,300, and the support level is 4,050 [5]. 3.4 Option Factors - Implied Volatility - The implied volatility of different options shows different trends and relationships with historical volatility. For example, the implied volatility of rapeseed meal (RM2511) has a relatively large increase, with the weighted implied volatility increasing by 4.45% to 31.65% [6]. 3.5 Option Strategies and Recommendations 3.5.1 Oilseeds and Oils Options - **Soybeans (A2511)**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy [7]. - **Soybean Meal (M2511)**: Similar to soybeans, with specific option contracts recommended [9]. - **Palm Oil (P2510)**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a long - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy [10]. - **Peanuts (PK2510)**: Directional strategy: Construct a bearish spread combination strategy of put options; Volatility strategy: None; Spot long - hedging strategy: Hold a long spot position + buy put options + sell out - of - the - money call options [11]. 3.5.2 Agricultural By - products Options - **Pigs (LH2511)**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - covered strategy: Hold a long spot position + sell out - of - the - money call options [11]. - **Eggs (JD2510)**: Directional strategy: Construct a bearish spread combination strategy of put options; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot hedging strategy: None [12]. - **Apples (AP2510)**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a neutral - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot hedging strategy: None [12]. - **Jujubes (CJ2601)**: Directional strategy: Construct a bullish spread combination strategy of call options; Volatility strategy: Construct a long - biased wide - straddle option combination strategy; Spot covered - hedging strategy: Hold a long spot position + sell out - of - the - money call options [13]. 3.5.3 Soft Commodities Options - **Sugar (SR2511)**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: Construct a long collar strategy [13]. - **Cotton (CF2511)**: Directional strategy: None; Volatility strategy: Construct a long - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot covered strategy: Hold a long spot position + buy put options + sell out - of - the - money call options [14]. 3.5.4 Grains Options - **Corn (C2511)**: Directional strategy: Construct a bearish spread combination strategy of put options; Volatility strategy: Construct a short - biased call + put option combination strategy; Spot long - hedging strategy: None [14].

Group 1: Market Expansion - In 2024, a total of 15 new futures and options products were launched in China, enriching the futures market ecosystem [3] - The cumulative number of listed futures and options products in China has reached 146, covering various important sectors of the national economy [3][4] - The options coverage rate for mature commodity futures exceeds 80%, indicating a robust development of the product ecosystem [3] Group 2: Product Launches - In the non-ferrous metals sector, four new options products including lead, nickel, tin, and alumina were launched in September [1] - In the renewable energy sector, polysilicon futures and options were listed in December, marking the third renewable metal product on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange [1] - The agricultural sector saw the introduction of jujube options, along with egg, corn starch, and live pig options, enhancing the derivative tools available for related industries [3] Group 3: Trading Data - From January to November 2024, the cumulative trading volume in the futures market reached 561.99 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.98% [3] - As of the end of November, the total number of effective clients in the market was 2.4898 million, with total funds amounting to 1.73 trillion yuan, representing increases of 12.86% and 14.97% respectively since the beginning of the year [3] Group 4: Economic Impact - The expansion of the futures and options product matrix allows for broader service to the real economy and more complete industry chains, providing diverse risk management tools for enterprises [4] - The influence of "China prices" in international trade pricing is growing, with many futures prices becoming benchmarks for domestic trade [5] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange is accelerating the development of green products, while the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange is preparing for the listing of propylene futures and options by 2025 [5]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The activity level in the commodity options market declined this week, with average daily trading volume at 8.45 million lots and average daily open interest at 12.46 million lots, showing a -18.47% and +8.45% change respectively compared to the previous period. Traders are advised to focus on potential market opportunities in actively traded varieties [1][8]. - The underlying futures of commodity options showed mixed performance this week, with the energy - chemical sector mostly falling and the non - ferrous sector mostly rising. There were 31 varieties with weekly gains and 20 with weekly losses. Some varieties' implied volatility continued to correct, and different trading strategies are recommended based on the implied volatility levels of different varieties. Also, the PCR values of different varieties indicate different market sentiment [2][18][19]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Commodity Options Market Activity - The average daily trading volume of the commodity options market this week was 8.45 million lots, a -18.47% change from the previous period, and the average daily open interest was 12.46 million lots, a +8.45% change. The actively traded varieties in terms of daily average trading volume included glass (1.17 million lots), soda ash (1.08 million lots), and polysilicon (0.66 million lots). There were 3 varieties with a trading volume increase of over 50%, namely eggs (+67%), rapeseed meal (+55%), and LPG (+51%), while the trading volume of p - xylene (-99%) and red dates (-87%) decreased significantly. The varieties with high average daily open interest were glass (1.69 million lots), soda ash (1.43 million lots), and soybean meal (1.07 million lots). The varieties with a rapid increase in daily average open interest were eggs (+38%), synthetic rubber (+38%), and Shanghai tin (+37%) [1][8]. 3.2 This Week's Key Data Review of Commodity Options 3.2.1 Underlying Price Movements - The underlying futures of commodity options showed mixed performance. The energy - chemical sector mostly fell, and the non - ferrous sector mostly rose. There were 31 varieties with weekly gains, with lithium carbonate (+11.15%), red dates (+5.68%), and apples (+4.11%) having relatively high weekly gains. There were 20 varieties with weekly losses, with crude oil (-7.22%), LPG (-4.82%), and caustic soda (-3.66%) having relatively high weekly losses [2][18]. 3.2.2 Market Volatility - The implied volatility of some commodity options continued to correct this week. 33 varieties had their current implied volatility below the 50th percentile of the past year's historical data. Varieties with implied volatility at historical highs in the past year included ferrosilicon, lithium carbonate, industrial silicon, and rapeseed meal, and traders are advised to be cautious of one - sided risks and consider short - volatility opportunities. Varieties with implied volatility at historical lows in the past year included methanol, ethylene glycol, urea, and non - ferrous metals, where buying options had a relatively high cost - performance ratio [2][18]. 3.2.3 Options Market Sentiment - The trading volume PCR of varieties such as p - xylene was at a historical high, indicating strong short - term bearish sentiment in the market, and attention should be paid to the risk of underlying price corrections. The trading volume PCR of gold, oils and fats, zinc, aluminum, nickel, and rubber was at a historical low, indicating concentrated short - term bullish sentiment. The open interest PCR of p - xylene and lithium carbonate was at a historical high, suggesting that bearish sentiment in the market had accumulated to a relatively high level. The open interest PCR of nickel, gold, zinc, methanol, urea, and LPG was at a historical low, indicating accumulated bullish sentiment in the market [2][19]. 3.3 Key Data Overview of Major Varieties - This chapter mainly presents key data of major varieties, including trading volume, volatility, and options market sentiment indicators. More detailed data of other varieties can be accessed on the Dongzheng Fanwei official website (https://www.finoview.com.cn/) [23].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The report analyzes the price trends of red date futures and spot in July 2025, domestic supply - demand situation, and the impact of weather on production, and also offers a technical analysis and outlook for red date futures prices [6][29][48]. 3. Summaries According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Red Date Futures and Spot Price Trends - In July 2025, red date futures prices rose first and then fell, with the open - interest at a high level since listing. The spot prices opened high and moved low, with an overall low - level oscillatory rebound. At the end of July, the premium of red date futures contracts (2509 and 2601) over the spot (standard Cangzhou special - grade) widened [6][29][35]. - The red date futures and apple futures showed a weak correlation. The monthly price changes of red date 01 contracts and spot prices over the years were presented in the form of charts [39][42][47]. 3.2 Domestic Supply - Demand Situation - In the 2024 production season, Xinjiang's grey jujube output was 700,000 tons, an increase of 230,800 tons or 67.10% compared to the 2023 production season. It is predicted that Xinjiang's red date output in 2025 may reach around 500,000 tons [50]. - The report also showed the production data of different regions in 2024 and the inventory situation of red date spot from 2019/20 to 2024/25E [49][54]. 3.3 Pay Attention to the Weather in Producing Areas in August - The growth stages of red dates include the germination period (April), early - flowering period (May), full - flowering period (May - June), young - fruit period (May - June), rapid fruit - growth period (July - August), maturity period (September - October), leaf - falling period (November), and dormancy period (November - March of the next year) [58]. - Abnormal weather such as late spring cold, summer high - temperature and drought, strong winds, continuous rainstorms, and physiological diseases (such as fruit cracking) can affect red date production and quality. In August, attention should be paid to the occurrence of "dry - hot wind" and rainstorms in the producing areas [60][61][68]. 3.4 Technical Analysis and Future Outlook of Red Date Futures Prices - A technical analysis and future outlook of red date futures prices (rebounding from the historical bottom range) were provided, but specific content was not detailed in the given text [70].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating The report does not provide an investment rating for the agricultural products options industry. 2. Core Viewpoints - The agricultural products options market shows different trends across various sectors. Oilseeds and oils are in a relatively strong and volatile state, while other sectors such as by - products, soft commodities, and grains have their own specific trends like range - bound trading or short - term weakness [2]. - The recommended strategy is to construct option portfolio strategies mainly as sellers, along with spot hedging or covered strategies to enhance returns [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market Overview - Various agricultural product futures show different price changes, trading volumes, and open interest changes. For example, the price of soybean No.1 (A2509) dropped by 0.63% to 4,126, with a trading volume of 11.89 million lots and a decrease of 1.99 million lots compared to the previous period, and an open interest of 12.87 million lots with a decrease of 0.47 million lots [3]. 3.2 Option Factors - **Volume and Open Interest PCR**: Different option varieties have different volume and open interest PCR values and their changes, which can be used to analyze the strength and turning points of the underlying asset market. For example, the volume PCR of soybean No.1 is 0.38, a decrease of 0.16, and the open interest PCR is 0.39, a decrease of 0.01 [4]. - **Pressure and Support Levels**: From the perspective of the maximum open interest of call and put options, the pressure and support levels of the underlying assets are analyzed. For example, the pressure level of soybean No.1 is 4,300 and the support level is 4,100 [5]. - **Implied Volatility**: Each option variety has different implied volatility values, changes, and differences compared to historical volatility, which can be used to measure the market's expectation of future price fluctuations. For example, the weighted implied volatility of soybean No.1 is 12.36%, a decrease of 0.72% [6]. 3.3 Strategies and Recommendations - **Oilseeds and Oils Options** - **Soybean No.1 and No.2**: The USDA July report adjusted the supply - demand balance of soybeans. The market of soybean No.1 shows a pattern of small - range consolidation with pressure above. Recommended strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [7]. - **Soybean Meal and Rapeseed Meal**: The purchase volume of soybean meal shows a certain pattern. The market of soybean meal shows a pattern of weak consolidation with support below followed by a rebound and then a decline. Recommended strategies are similar to those of soybean No.1 [9]. - **Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, and Rapeseed Oil**: The palm oil market is affected by export and production factors, showing a pattern of long - position high - level consolidation. Recommended strategies include constructing a long - biased short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [10]. - **Peanuts**: The peanut market is affected by factors such as supply and demand, showing a pattern of weak consolidation under bearish pressure. Recommended strategies include constructing a bearish spread strategy of put options and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [11]. - **By - product Options** - **Pigs**: The pig market is affected by factors such as supply and demand, showing a pattern of small - range consolidation under bearish pressure. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - biased short call + put option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot [11]. - **Eggs**: The egg market is affected by factors such as weather and supply and demand, showing a pattern of weak consolidation with pressure above. Recommended strategies include constructing a bearish spread strategy of put options and a short - biased short call + put option combination strategy [12]. - **Apples**: The apple market is affected by factors such as production and inventory, showing a pattern of gradual rebound with pressure above. Recommended strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination strategy [12]. - **Jujubes**: The jujube market shows a pattern of rebound and then decline with pressure above. Recommended strategies include constructing a short - biased wide - straddle option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot hedging [13]. - **Soft Commodity Options** - **Sugar**: The sugar market shows a pattern of rebound after a decline with support below. Recommended strategies include constructing a neutral short call + put option combination strategy and a long collar strategy for spot hedging [13]. - **Cotton**: The cotton market shows a short - term weak pattern. Recommended strategies include constructing a long - biased short call + put option combination strategy and a covered call strategy for spot [14]. - **Grain Options** - **Corn and Starch**: The corn market shows a pattern of weak decline with pressure above. Recommended strategies include constructing a bearish spread strategy of put options and a short - biased short call + put option combination strategy [14].