Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Precious Metals and the associated equities have been a high-conviction investment idea for us in 2024</li>
<li>Gold is up 32% YTD and a representative index of gold miners is up 39%</li>
<li>Should we take the money and run? Is it over?</li>
</ul>


Precious Metals and the associated equities have been a high-conviction investment idea for us in 2024
Gold is up 32% YTD and a representative index of gold miners is up 39%
Should we take the money and run? Is it over?


As Good as Gold – Take the Money and Run?

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>Representatives of all relevant major Ministries showed up and had their say</li>
<li>As is now usual from these events some positives as well as some disappointment</li>
<li>Further steps taken to put a floor under the property market</li>
</ul>


Representatives of all relevant major Ministries showed up and had their say
As is now usual from these events some positives as well as some disappointment
Further steps taken to put a floor under the property market


Ministry of Housing Press Conference – First Take

<ul>
<li>Heavyweights attended as per previous conferences. Finance Minister (FM) Lan Foan and his three deputies</li>
<li>Economists’ and market expectations damped down to RMB 1.5 – 2 Trillion in stimulus.</li>
<li>Some major positive points we believe, but will be a disappointment to some</li>
</ul>


Heavyweights attended as per previous conferences. Finance Minister (FM) Lan Foan and his three deputies
Economists’ and market expectations damped down to RMB 1.5 – 2 Trillion in stimulus.
Some major positive points we believe, but will be a disappointment to some


Ministry of Finance Press Conference – First Take

<ul>
<li>A correction was natural after the fast, strong move up</li>
<li>Any detailed fiscal stimulus plan will come from the State Council or the MoF</li>
<li>Capital market reforms moving in the right direction with continued focus on consumption.</li>
</ul>


A correction was natural after the fast, strong move up
Any detailed fiscal stimulus plan will come from the State Council or the MoF
Capital market reforms moving in the right direction with continued focus on consumption.


Stay Calm and Don’t Panic! Overbought Conditions Meet an Overhyped Meeting.

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nikkei-225" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22909:1" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX)</a> volatility is trading at historically high levels, and the skew is steep.</li>
<li>National, regional and global catalysts provide the potential for further near-term market turbulence. Downside risk persists.</li>
<li>The current vol environment lends itself to tactical option trades, such as put spreads or risk reversals.</li>
</ul>



Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX) volatility is trading at historically high levels, and the skew is steep.
National, regional and global catalysts provide the potential for further near-term market turbulence. Downside risk persists.
The current vol environment lends itself to tactical option trades, such as put spreads or risk reversals.


EQD | Nikkei 225 - Persistent Volatility Amid Election Uncertainty: Tactical Opportunities Explored

Hong Kong

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.

Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX)

As Good as Gold – Take the Money and Run?

2024 has been a strong year for precious metals and associated equities, with gold up 32% YTD and gold miners up 39%. The question now is whether...

Rikki Malik

Ministry of Housing Press Conference – First Take

The next step on more detailed measures on stabilising the property market in China. Some big positives but disappointment likely for some

Rikki Malik

Ministry of Finance Press Conference – First Take

Some major strategic changes have come out of the Ministry of Finance press conference but the lack of a concrete number for boosing consumption...

Rikki Malik

Stay Calm and Don’t Panic! Overbought Conditions Meet an Overhyped Meeting.

Correction in markets expected after rapid rise, detailed fiscal stimulus plans to come from State Council or MoF, capital market reforms...

Rikki Malik

EQD | Nikkei 225 - Persistent Volatility Amid Election Uncertainty: Tactical Opportunities Explored

Nikkei 225 volatility is high with steep skew. Potential for more turbulence due to various catalysts. Tactical option trades recommended.

Gaudenz Schneider

As Good as Gold – Take the Money and Run?

​2024 has been a strong year for precious metals and associated equities, with gold up 32% YTD and gold miners up 39%. The question now is whether...

Rikki Malik

Ministry of Housing Press Conference – First Take

The next step on more detailed measures on stabilising the property market in China. Some big positives but disappointment likely for some

Rikki Malik

Ministry of Finance Press Conference – First Take

Some major strategic changes have come out of the Ministry of Finance press conference but the lack of a concrete number for boosing consumption...

Rikki Malik

Stay Calm and Don’t Panic! Overbought Conditions Meet an Overhyped Meeting.

​Correction in markets expected after rapid rise, detailed fiscal stimulus plans to come from State Council or MoF, capital market reforms...

Rikki Malik

EQD | Nikkei 225 - Persistent Volatility Amid Election Uncertainty: Tactical Opportunities Explored

​Nikkei 225 volatility is high with steep skew. Potential for more turbulence due to various catalysts. Tactical option trades recommended.

Gaudenz Schneider

2024 has been a strong year for precious metals and associated equities, with gold up 32% YTD and gold miners up 39%. The question now is whether...

Correction in markets expected after rapid rise, detailed fiscal stimulus plans to come from State Council or MoF, capital market reforms...

Nikkei 225 volatility is high with steep skew. Potential for more turbulence due to various catalysts. Tactical option trades recommended.