Senior Equity Derivatives Trader

Simon Harris

Event-Driven

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<li>Weekly summary of vol changes and moves across Global Markets</li>
<li>Analysing ATM volatility and skew changes over the last 5 days</li>
<li>We suggest a few trades to take advantage of the implied vol surfaces</li>
</ul>


Weekly summary of vol changes and moves across Global Markets
Analysing ATM volatility and skew changes over the last 5 days
We suggest a few trades to take advantage of the implied vol surfaces


EQD | Volatility Update: A Look at Global Indices - What Trades Make Sense?

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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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<li>It is important for investors to not get swayed by popular narratives and instead look at the data and historical patterns to make informed decisions. </li>
<li>While a large short position by FIIs may seem concerning, it could actually signal a potential opportunity for positive returns in the Nifty 50 index. </li>
<li>By understanding the reasons behind this contrarian move and the historical trends, investors can navigate bet when FII's short positions are high.</li>
</ul>


It is important for investors to not get swayed by popular narratives and instead look at the data and historical patterns to make informed decisions. 
While a large short position by FIIs may seem concerning, it could actually signal a potential opportunity for positive returns in the Nifty 50 index. 
By understanding the reasons behind this contrarian move and the historical trends, investors can navigate bet when FII's short positions are high.


FII's High Short Positions on Indian Markets : Crisis or Opportunity

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

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<li>With a substantial part of the review period complete, there could potentially be 7 changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-next-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36053:1" rel="noopener">NSE Nifty Next 50 Index (NIFTYJR INDEX)</a> in September.</li>
<li>Estimated one-way turnover is 17.7% resulting in a one-way trade of INR 47.2bn (US$566m). 8 stocks will have over 1x ADV to trade from passive trackers.</li>
<li>There are a bunch of stocks that are potential migrations between Mid Cap and Large Cap segments in the AMFI Classification system and there will be flows from active managers.</li>
</ul>


With a substantial part of the review period complete, there could potentially be 7 changes for the NSE Nifty Next 50 Index (NIFTYJR INDEX) in September.
Estimated one-way turnover is 17.7% resulting in a one-way trade of INR 47.2bn (US$566m). 8 stocks will have over 1x ADV to trade from passive trackers.
There are a bunch of stocks that are potential migrations between Mid Cap and Large Cap segments in the AMFI Classification system and there will be flows from active managers.


NIFTY NEXT50 Index Rebalance Preview: Active Meets Passive

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Overall, the surge in CAPEX in India reflects a positive outlook for the economy, with investments in infrastructure and emerging sectors driving growth and innovation.  come.</li>
<li>The strong balance sheet of companies and healthy tax collections further support this trend, indicating a sustainable path towards economic development. </li>
<li>As CAPEX continues to rise and investments in key sectors increase, India is poised for continued growth and prosperity in the years to</li>
</ul>


Overall, the surge in CAPEX in India reflects a positive outlook for the economy, with investments in infrastructure and emerging sectors driving growth and innovation.  come.
The strong balance sheet of companies and healthy tax collections further support this trend, indicating a sustainable path towards economic development. 
As CAPEX continues to rise and investments in key sectors increase, India is poised for continued growth and prosperity in the years to


Thematic Report: Capex Fueling Economic Growth and Development

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<li>The Indian market saw correction due to a lower mandate for the ruling government in the current elections hinting towards moderate policy-level reforms. </li>
<li>Election outcome is having impact on ruling government's various agendas and reforms.</li>
<li>Historical trends suggest this crisis creates opportunities for long term investing</li>
</ul>


The Indian market saw correction due to a lower mandate for the ruling government in the current elections hinting towards moderate policy-level reforms. 
Election outcome is having impact on ruling government's various agendas and reforms.
Historical trends suggest this crisis creates opportunities for long term investing


Thematic: India Elections and Crisis Investing

India

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.

NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX)

EQD | Volatility Update: A Look at Global Indices - What Trades Make Sense?

A brief look at global vol changes over the last week, analysing vol and skew moves. We identify some trades that make sense based on the shape of...

Simon Harris

FII's High Short Positions on Indian Markets : Crisis or Opportunity

Significant short positions by FiIs have historically been followed by positive returns in the Nifty 50 index. Also the current FII short position...

Nimish Maheshwari

NIFTY NEXT50 Index Rebalance Preview: Active Meets Passive

There could be 7 changes for the NIFTY NEXT50 in Sep. 2 of those changes are migrations to/from the NIFTY50. There are stocks that will have flows...

Brian Freitas

Thematic Report: Capex Fueling Economic Growth and Development

India's increasing CAPEX signals a positive economic outlook, supported by strong balance sheets and healthy tax collections. Continued growth and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic: India Elections and Crisis Investing

Indian market correction post-elections signals potential for moderate policy reforms, impacting ruling government's agendas. Historical trends...

Nimish Maheshwari

EQD | Volatility Update: A Look at Global Indices - What Trades Make Sense?

A brief look at global vol changes over the last week, analysing vol and skew moves. We identify some trades that make sense based on the shape of...

Simon Harris

FII's High Short Positions on Indian Markets : Crisis or Opportunity

Significant short positions by FiIs have historically been followed by positive returns in the Nifty 50 index. Also the current FII short position...

Nimish Maheshwari

NIFTY NEXT50 Index Rebalance Preview: Active Meets Passive

There could be 7 changes for the NIFTY NEXT50 in Sep. 2 of those changes are migrations to/from the NIFTY50. There are stocks that will have flows...

Brian Freitas

Thematic Report: Capex Fueling Economic Growth and Development

​India's increasing CAPEX signals a positive economic outlook, supported by strong balance sheets and healthy tax collections. Continued growth and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic: India Elections and Crisis Investing

​Indian market correction post-elections signals potential for moderate policy reforms, impacting ruling government's agendas. Historical trends...

Nimish Maheshwari

India's increasing CAPEX signals a positive economic outlook, supported by strong balance sheets and healthy tax collections. Continued growth and...

Indian market correction post-elections signals potential for moderate policy reforms, impacting ruling government's agendas. Historical trends...