The new SEBI announcement (15.10.2024) w.r.t to position limits will add to the structural changes unfolding in the Options Markets. Position limits for the derivatives segment has now been increased to 15% of Total OI.
SUMMARY
Options Markets expected risk sentiment to deteriorate further - IVs were elevated. But lack of RV follow through caused sharp markdowns, especially for short-dated contracts.
Increased Vol-of-vol has triggered multiple switches in Vol Regime Model - currently in "High & Down" vol-state. Multiple state-switches indicative of unfolding structural changes in Vol Markets.
Smile looking overly compressed in Monthly & Quarterly contracts as OTM Strangles trade close to par with ATMs.
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