Quantitative Researcher, MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Quantitative Researcher

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Event-Driven

The Hang Seng Index is a free-float capitalization-weighted index of a selection of companies from the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The components of the index are divided into four subindices: Commerce and Industry, Finance, Utilities, and Properties. The index was developed with a base level of 100 as of July 31, 1964.

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<li>We have correctly forecasted a August rally for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">Hang Seng Index</a> in previous insights, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/eqd-the-hsi-is-ripe-for-a-rally-in-august-if-july-s-close-is-negative" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> and then <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/eqd-the-hsi-rebound-can-reach-higher-prices-in-august" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> - the rally is on, but a pullback is coming.</li>
<li>The pullback may come in this week or the next, but it's probably behind the corner, the index can continue higher after the pullback.</li>
<li>In this insight we want to expose what are the levels to buy LONG to benefit from a highly probable continuation of the rally in September.</li>
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We have correctly forecasted a August rally for the Hang Seng Index in previous insights, here and then here - the rally is on, but a pullback is coming.
The pullback may come in this week or the next, but it's probably behind the corner, the index can continue higher after the pullback.
In this insight we want to expose what are the levels to buy LONG to benefit from a highly probable continuation of the rally in September.


EQD | HSI May Pull Back, Levels to BUY For Rally Continuation In September

Podcast series by Dean Curnutt, Alpha Exchange

Alpha Exchange

Podcast series by Dean Curnutt

The Alpha Exchange is a podcast series launched by Dean Curnutt to explore topics in financial markets, risk management and capital allocation in the alternatives industry. Our in depth discussions with highly established industry professionals seek to uncover the nuanced and complex interactions between economic, monetary, financial, regulatory and geopolitical sources of risk. We aim to learn from the perspective our guests can bring with respect to the history of financial and business cycles, promoting a better understanding among listeners as to how prior periods provide important context to present day dynamics. The “price of risk” is an important topic. Here we engage experts in their assessment of risk premium levels in the context of uncertainty. Is the level of compensation attractive? Because Central Banks have played so important a role in markets post crisis, our discussions sometimes aim to better understand the evolution of monetary policy and the degree to which the real and financial economy will be impacted. An especially important area of focus is on derivative products and how they interact with risk taking and carry dynamics. Our conversations seek to enlighten listeners, for example, as to the factors that promoted the February melt-down of the VIX complex. We do NOT ask our guests for their political opinions. We seek a better understanding of the market impact of regulatory change, election outcomes and events of geopolitical consequence. Our discussions cover markets from a macro perspective with an assessment of risk and opportunity across asset classes. Within equity markets, we may explore the relative attractiveness of sectors but will NOT discuss single stocks.

Macroeconomics

<ul><li>Recent market disruptions, including a dramatic rally in the yen and a significant increase in the VIX, have raised concerns</li><li>The convergence of US and Japan CPI rates may have contributed to the narrowing of Fed BoJ policy spread</li><li>The VIX's large move on August 5, 2019, has sparked concerns about the stability of the S&amp;P options market and the potential impact on global risk levels</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Recent market disruptions, including a dramatic rally in the yen and a significant increase in the VIX, have raised concernsThe convergence of US and Japan CPI rates may have contributed to the narrowing of Fed BoJ policy spreadThe VIX's large move on August 5, 2019, has sparked concerns about the stability of the S&amp;P options market and the potential impact on global risk levelsThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 / Event-Driven

The KOSPI 200 Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 200 Korean stocks which make up 93% of the total market value of the Korea Stock Exchange. The index was developed with a base value of 100 as of January 3, 1990.

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 (KOSPI2 INDEX EQUITY)

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<li>After a large sell-off, similar to other major global markets, the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-stock-exchange-kospi-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26021:1" rel="noopener">KOSPI 200 INDEX</a> last week rebounded and closed strongly up. In this insight we want to evaluate what's next.</li>
<li>According to our pattern models, at the moment the index is not overbought yet, so in theory the index could rise higher, this week.</li>
<li>Pay attention when the index reaches the 385 price area, from there the index could start to encounter some resistance.</li>
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After a large sell-off, similar to other major global markets, the KOSPI 200 INDEX last week rebounded and closed strongly up. In this insight we want to evaluate what's next.
According to our pattern models, at the moment the index is not overbought yet, so in theory the index could rise higher, this week.
Pay attention when the index reaches the 385 price area, from there the index could start to encounter some resistance.


EQD | KOSPI 200 Rising With Room to Go Higher (This Week Only)

Head of Trading/ Partner, AceGama Advisors

Sankalp Singh

Head of Trading/ Partner

Proprietary Trading Desk

AceGama Advisors

Trading desk specializing in the Listed & OTC options strategies for risk management & investment purposes.

The NIFTY 50 index is National Stock Exchange of India's benchmark stock market index for Indian equity market. Nifty is owned and managed by India Index Services and Products (IISL), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NSE Strategic Investment Corporation Limited.

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<li>Risk premia higher early in the week as Local Markets are disappointed with MSCI decision regarding HDFC Bank. IVs get marked up across the board.</li>
<li>Positive Global Macro data bolsters Equity Markets later in the week. IVs trade lower. Smile &amp; Skew characteristics compress as well and Vol Term-structure flattened out.    </li>
<li>Vol Regime Model retains "High &amp; Down" state. Short Iron Condor/ Short Iron Butterfly type structures recommended to align with the current volatility environment.</li>
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Risk premia higher early in the week as Local Markets are disappointed with MSCI decision regarding HDFC Bank. IVs get marked up across the board.
Positive Global Macro data bolsters Equity Markets later in the week. IVs trade lower. Smile &amp; Skew characteristics compress as well and Vol Term-structure flattened out.    
Vol Regime Model retains "High &amp; Down" state. Short Iron Condor/ Short Iron Butterfly type structures recommended to align with the current volatility environment.


EQD / NSE Vol Update / IVs Oscillate  - Reacting First To MSCI-HDFC News & Later to U.S. Inflation

The S&P/ASX 200 measures the performance of the 200 largest index-eligible stocks listed on the ASX by float-adjusted market capitalization. Representative liquid and tradable, it is widely considered Australia's preeminent benchmark index. The index is float-adjusted. The index was launched in April 2000.

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200</a> has been quietly rallying since its (modest) -11% correction in 2023, mostly unaffected by global turmoils, even the latest sell-off in US, Asia and Europe was "non-damaging".</li>
<li>The index has already recovered a large part of the losses suffered for only 1 week, very brief if we consider that the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-500-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22886:1" rel="noopener">SPX INDEX</a> had corrected for 4 weeks.</li>
<li>Now that the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200</a> has rallied strongly we want to analyze its pattern model, to identify the area where it could pull back again (or slow down).</li>
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The S&amp;P/ASX 200 has been quietly rallying since its (modest) -11% correction in 2023, mostly unaffected by global turmoils, even the latest sell-off in US, Asia and Europe was "non-damaging".
The index has already recovered a large part of the losses suffered for only 1 week, very brief if we consider that the SPX INDEX had corrected for 4 weeks.
Now that the S&amp;P/ASX 200 has rallied strongly we want to analyze its pattern model, to identify the area where it could pull back again (or slow down).


EQD | The ASX200 Can Rally Higher (If This Is A Rally...)

Equity Derivatives and Vol-Based Insights