Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Derivatives

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<li>This strategy exploits relative value in implied volatilities and combines it with a long Nifty 50 vs. short Nikkei 225 directional view over a period of two months.</li>
<li>The strategy performs well if the Nifty 50 rises and outperforms the Nikkei 225. If both indices decline, neither profit nor loss is incurred.</li>
<li>Leverage increases both the strategy's payoff and probability of success.</li>
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This strategy exploits relative value in implied volatilities and combines it with a long Nifty 50 vs. short Nikkei 225 directional view over a period of two months.
The strategy performs well if the Nifty 50 rises and outperforms the Nikkei 225. If both indices decline, neither profit nor loss is incurred.
Leverage increases both the strategy's payoff and probability of success.


EQD | Long Nifty 50 Vs. Short Nikkei 225 - A Relative Value Option Strategy with a Kicker

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Sharekhan

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Healthy order inflows of Rs. 28,000-47,500 crore during Q2FY2025 led by two mega orders from the Middle East, which comprise over 60% of the order intake.</li><li>L&amp;T targets order inflow growth of 10% y-o-y, revenue growth of 15% y-o-y and an 8-8.25% OPM for core P&amp;M business for FY2025. Order book at an all-time high of ~Rs 4.91 lakh crore (2.1x TTM revenues).</li><li>We expect it to benefit from healthy order intake from international segment led by Middle East and pick up in domestic order inflows in H2FY2025.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Healthy order inflows of Rs. 28,000-47,500 crore during Q2FY2025 led by two mega orders from the Middle East, which comprise over 60% of the order intake.L&amp;T targets order inflow growth of 10% y-o-y, revenue growth of 15% y-o-y and an 8-8.25% OPM for core P&amp;M business for FY2025. Order book at an all-time high of ~Rs 4.91 lakh crore (2.1x TTM revenues).We expect it to benefit from healthy order intake from international segment led by Middle East and pick up in domestic order inflows in H2FY2025.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Larsen & Toubro Ltd - Q2 Order Intake Healthy; to Improve in H2

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX)</a> has broken its four-week decline and reversed direction. This raises the prospect for a bull run.</li>
<li>Continued decline or relief rally? Technical and fundamental arguments lend support to both directional views.</li>
<li>We identify options with attractive cost vs. upside profiles to implement tactical trades in this environment.</li>
</ul>


The NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX) has broken its four-week decline and reversed direction. This raises the prospect for a bull run.
Continued decline or relief rally? Technical and fundamental arguments lend support to both directional views.
We identify options with attractive cost vs. upside profiles to implement tactical trades in this environment.


EQD | Nifty 50 – Option Strategy for Bulls and Bears

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/time-technoplast-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16043:1" rel="noopener">Time Technoplast (TIME IN)</a> holds a dominant position in the industrial packaging sector, with leadership in composite cylinders, IBCs, plastic drums, benefiting from a strong global presence&amp; high entry barriers.</li>
<li>TTL is increasingly focusing on higher-margin segments like CNG cylinders, hydrogen storage, and composite products. These initiatives offer significant scalability and margin expansion, setting up strong long-term revenue growth.</li>
<li>With strategic R&amp;D investments, TTL is entering emerging sectors like e-mobility (e-rickshaw batteries) and hydrogen fuel cylinders, tapping into new high-growth markets that could diversify revenue and fuel sustainable growth.</li>
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Time Technoplast (TIME IN) holds a dominant position in the industrial packaging sector, with leadership in composite cylinders, IBCs, plastic drums, benefiting from a strong global presence&amp; high entry barriers.
TTL is increasingly focusing on higher-margin segments like CNG cylinders, hydrogen storage, and composite products. These initiatives offer significant scalability and margin expansion, setting up strong long-term revenue growth.
With strategic R&amp;D investments, TTL is entering emerging sectors like e-mobility (e-rickshaw batteries) and hydrogen fuel cylinders, tapping into new high-growth markets that could diversify revenue and fuel sustainable growth.


The Beat Ideas- Time Technoplast: Driving Growth Through Innovation & Value-Added Products

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Government support in some sectors, while others stay muted: During Q4FY25, the government capex or awards pick-up is still subpar ex of T&amp;D</li><li>Our interactions with the road segment stakeholders suggest that though the bid pipeline is strong, awards are getting postponed</li><li>Water projects under JJM have not seen any recent awards and even the awarded projects have slowed down</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Government support in some sectors, while others stay muted: During Q4FY25, the government capex or awards pick-up is still subpar ex of T&amp;DOur interactions with the road segment stakeholders suggest that though the bid pipeline is strong, awards are getting postponedWater projects under JJM have not seen any recent awards and even the awarded projects have slowed downContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Industrials (Q4FY25 Results Preview): Expecting Recovery

India

Larsen & Toubro Ltd manufactures engineering equipment, undertakes large scale engineering projects, and acts as the Indian representative for a number of overseas manufacturers of heavy machinery. The Company's products include bulldozers, road rollers, dairy machinery, chemical and pharmaceutical plants, switchgears, food processing machinery and feed milling plants.

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Option strategy: exploit relative value in implied volatilities combined with directional positioning for a leveraged payoff in a long Nifty 50 vs....

Gaudenz Schneider

Larsen & Toubro Ltd - Q2 Order Intake Healthy; to Improve in H2

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Sharekhan

EQD | Nifty 50 – Option Strategy for Bulls and Bears

The NIFTY 50 snaped its four-week decline. Options with attractive cost vs. upside profile make for tactical trades ahead of a recovery rally, or...

Gaudenz Schneider

The Beat Ideas- Time Technoplast: Driving Growth Through Innovation & Value-Added Products

Time Technoplast is a dominant player in industrial packaging, focusing on higher-margin segments like CNG cylinders and hydrogen storage for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Industrials (Q4FY25 Results Preview): Expecting Recovery

Government support in some sectors, while others stay muted: During Q4FY25, the government capex or awards pick-up is still subpar ex of T&D

HDFC Securities

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EQD | Long Nifty 50 Vs. Short Nikkei 225 - A Relative Value Option Strategy with a Kicker

Option strategy: exploit relative value in implied volatilities combined with directional positioning for a leveraged payoff in a long Nifty 50 vs....

Gaudenz Schneider

Larsen & Toubro Ltd - Q2 Order Intake Healthy; to Improve in H2

L&T targets order inflow growth of 10% y-o-y, revenue growth of 15% y-o-y and an 8-8.25% OPM for core P&M business for FY2025. Order book at an all...

Sharekhan

EQD | Nifty 50 – Option Strategy for Bulls and Bears

​The NIFTY 50 snaped its four-week decline. Options with attractive cost vs. upside profile make for tactical trades ahead of a recovery rally, or...

Gaudenz Schneider

The Beat Ideas- Time Technoplast: Driving Growth Through Innovation & Value-Added Products

​Time Technoplast is a dominant player in industrial packaging, focusing on higher-margin segments like CNG cylinders and hydrogen storage for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Industrials (Q4FY25 Results Preview): Expecting Recovery

Government support in some sectors, while others stay muted: During Q4FY25, the government capex or awards pick-up is still subpar ex of T&D

HDFC Securities

The NIFTY 50 snaped its four-week decline. Options with attractive cost vs. upside profile make for tactical trades ahead of a recovery rally, or...

Time Technoplast is a dominant player in industrial packaging, focusing on higher-margin segments like CNG cylinders and hydrogen storage for...