Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

<ul>
<li>This insight offers a quick look at the probability of reversal for a number of stocks and indices in the Asia/Pacific Region, plus <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gold" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22870:1" rel="noopener">Gold (GOLD COMDTY)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crude-oil" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22869:1" rel="noopener">Crude Oil (CL1)</a> </li>
<li>Both <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gold" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22870:1" rel="noopener">Gold (GOLD COMDTY)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crude-oil" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22869:1" rel="noopener">Crude Oil (CL1 COM COMDTY)</a> appear overbought, but <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/key-markets-tactical-outlooks-after-israel-strike-on-iran" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as discussed in a recent insight</a>, Crude Oil can certainly go higher.</li>
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<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 (AS51 INDEX)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-stock-exchange-kospi-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26021:1" rel="noopener">Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 (KOSPI2 INDEX EQUITY)</a> are also very overbought, detailed outlooks have been recently discussed <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/s-p-asx-200-tactical-outlook-post-index-rebalance-announcement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here (ASX200)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kospi-200-update-market-moves-after-lee-jae-myung-s-victory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here (KOSPI200).</a>
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This insight offers a quick look at the probability of reversal for a number of stocks and indices in the Asia/Pacific Region, plus Gold (GOLD COMDTY) and Crude Oil (CL1) 
Both Gold (GOLD COMDTY) and Crude Oil (CL1 COM COMDTY) appear overbought, but as discussed in a recent insight, Crude Oil can certainly go higher.

S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX) and Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 (KOSPI2 INDEX EQUITY) are also very overbought, detailed outlooks have been recently discussed here (ASX200) and here (KOSPI200).



Heat Maps: Asia/Pacific Stocks and Commodities

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

<ul>
<li>S&amp;P/ASX 200 posts a rare rally, joining an elite list of historical moves.</li>
<li>Implied volatility has collapsed to multi-year lows despite the surge in price.</li>
<li>We discuss a defined, cost-efficient structure that allows positioning with asymmetry and edge.</li>
</ul>


S&amp;P/ASX 200 posts a rare rally, joining an elite list of historical moves.
Implied volatility has collapsed to multi-year lows despite the surge in price.
We discuss a defined, cost-efficient structure that allows positioning with asymmetry and edge.


S&P/ASX 200:  All-Time Highs, Complacent Vols and a Tactical Hedge with a Relative Value Edge

<ul>
<li>As reported by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/brian-freitas" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:4091" rel="noopener">Brian Freitas</a> on 6 June the list of changes to the S&amp;P/ASX family of indices was announced, including some change for 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 (AS51 INDEX)</a>.</li>
<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> index has become quite overbought as of last Friday's Close, a pullback is probably imminent.</li>
<li>This insight evaluates possible scenarios for the possible 2-4 weeks, beyond the June 20 date when the index review will become effective.</li>
</ul>


As reported by Brian Freitas on 6 June the list of changes to the S&amp;P/ASX family of indices was announced, including some change for the S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX).
The S&amp;P/ASX 200 index has become quite overbought as of last Friday's Close, a pullback is probably imminent.
This insight evaluates possible scenarios for the possible 2-4 weeks, beyond the June 20 date when the index review will become effective.


S&P/​​​​ASX 200 Tactical Outlook Post-Index Rebalance Announcement

<ul>
<li>Over the past three weeks, 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 (AS51 INDEX)</a> has staged one of the strongest rebounds since the early April Trump-tariff shock, rallying approximately +15% from its 16-month low.</li>
<li>Several factors are driving the rally: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/de-grey-mining-northern-star-resources-the-passive-flows" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent passive flow activity</a>, as highlighted by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/brian-freitas" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:4091" rel="noopener">Brian Freitas</a> but also broad-based sector strength, with notable gains in energy, healthcare, and consumer staples.</li>
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Despite a positive outlook, our models indicate the index is currently OVERBOUGHT. This insight breaks down the key details.</li>
</ul>


Over the past three weeks, the S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX) has staged one of the strongest rebounds since the early April Trump-tariff shock, rallying approximately +15% from its 16-month low.
Several factors are driving the rally: recent passive flow activity, as highlighted by Brian Freitas but also broad-based sector strength, with notable gains in energy, healthcare, and consumer staples.

Despite a positive outlook, our models indicate the index is currently OVERBOUGHT. This insight breaks down the key details.


ASX200 (AS51 INDEX) Outlook: Rallying Out of a Bear Market Amid Passive Flows And Sector Strength

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

<ul>
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Market Reaction: The announcement of US reciprocal tariffs led to significant declines in S&amp;P 500 (-3.5%) and Nasdaq-100 (-4.4%) futures, with the VIX spiking from 20.00 to 23.45.</li>
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Impact on Australia: Australia faces a 10% tariff, with the overall economic impact expected to be limited.</li>
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<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 (AS51 INDEX)</a> Response: The S&amp;P/ASX 200 dropped 2.1% in early trading, with its VIX index rising from 13.20 to 15.43. These are historically high but not extreme levels.</li>
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Market Reaction: The announcement of US reciprocal tariffs led to significant declines in S&amp;P 500 (-3.5%) and Nasdaq-100 (-4.4%) futures, with the VIX spiking from 20.00 to 23.45.

Impact on Australia: Australia faces a 10% tariff, with the overall economic impact expected to be limited.

S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX) Response: The S&amp;P/ASX 200 dropped 2.1% in early trading, with its VIX index rising from 13.20 to 15.43. These are historically high but not extreme levels.


S&P/ASX 200 Volatility Rises: Market Down Amid US Tariffs and S&P 500 Futures Plunge

Australia

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.

S&P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)

Heat Maps: Asia/Pacific Stocks and Commodities

A synoptic view of the reversal probabilities for equities and indices across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as Gold and Crude Oil.

Nico Rosti

S&P/ASX 200: All-Time Highs, Complacent Vols and a Tactical Hedge with a Relative Value Edge

S&P/ASX 200 sees rare rally, with implied volatility at multi-year lows despite price surge. Insight discusses cost-efficient strategy for...

John Ley

S&P/ASX 200 Tactical Outlook Post-Index Rebalance Announcement

The ASX 200 index rebalance changes have been announced, effective from June 20. The index is overbought and a pullback is imminent, it could last...

Nico Rosti

ASX200 (AS51 INDEX) Outlook: Rallying Out of a Bear Market Amid Passive Flows And Sector Strength

The S&P/ASX 200 has rebounded strongly in the past three weeks, driven by passive flow activity and sector strength, but our models indicate it is...

Nico Rosti

S&P/ASX 200 Volatility Rises: Market Down Amid US Tariffs and S&P 500 Futures Plunge

S&P/ASX 200 drops 2.1% in early trading, while volatility increases from 13.2% to above 15.0%. Implied volatility is elevated, but not extreme by a...

Gaudenz Schneider

Heat Maps: Asia/Pacific Stocks and Commodities

A synoptic view of the reversal probabilities for equities and indices across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as Gold and Crude Oil.

Nico Rosti

S&P/ASX 200: All-Time Highs, Complacent Vols and a Tactical Hedge with a Relative Value Edge

​S&P/ASX 200 sees rare rally, with implied volatility at multi-year lows despite price surge. Insight discusses cost-efficient strategy for...

John Ley

S&P/​​​​ASX 200 Tactical Outlook Post-Index Rebalance Announcement

​The ASX 200 index rebalance changes have been announced, effective from June 20. The index is overbought and a pullback is imminent, it could last...

Nico Rosti

ASX200 (AS51 INDEX) Outlook: Rallying Out of a Bear Market Amid Passive Flows And Sector Strength

​The S&P/ASX 200 has rebounded strongly in the past three weeks, driven by passive flow activity and sector strength, but our models indicate it is...

Nico Rosti

S&P/ASX 200 Volatility Rises: Market Down Amid US Tariffs and S&P 500 Futures Plunge

S&P/ASX 200 drops 2.1% in early trading, while volatility increases from 13.2% to above 15.0%. Implied volatility is elevated, but not extreme by a...

Gaudenz Schneider

S&P/ASX 200 sees rare rally, with implied volatility at multi-year lows despite price surge. Insight discusses cost-efficient strategy for...

S&P/ASX 200 Tactical Outlook Post-Index Rebalance Announcement

The ASX 200 index rebalance changes have been announced, effective from June 20. The index is overbought and a pullback is imminent, it could last...

The S&P/ASX 200 has rebounded strongly in the past three weeks, driven by passive flow activity and sector strength, but our models indicate it is...