Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Ex-Portfolio Manager with over 25 years of derivatives experience across products and geographies. Specializing in all things Vol - Relative Value volatility trading, Cross-Asset volatility strategies and event handicapping and trading. Develops own proprietary trading tools and analysis.  
Previously: Options Specialist and Market Maker at BMO, Managing Director Global Equity Derivatives at TDS. Most recently, Portfolio Manager of volatility portfolio at Polar Aset Management Partners (> $USD 7 billion multi-strategy hedge fund) focusing on cross-asset relative value volatility and derivative fund overlays.

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Xiaomi Earnings: Option Market Expectations, Past Performance and Hedge Opportunities

HSI Index Options Weekly (March 10-14): Flat Week but Still and Strong Relative Performer

HSCEI Index Options Weekly (March 10-14): A Tactical Hedge as Relative Outperformance Continues

Clifton Derivatives

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

Equity Derivatives

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<li>Market sentiment shifted again this week, with participation in stock gains dropping sharply from last week’s levels.</li>
<li>Option volumes continued to decline from February peaks, though single stocks saw a notable increase in activity on Friday.</li>
<li>We cover stocks with liquid options that have earnings reports in the coming week.</li>
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Market sentiment shifted again this week, with participation in stock gains dropping sharply from last week’s levels.
Option volumes continued to decline from February peaks, though single stocks saw a notable increase in activity on Friday.
We cover stocks with liquid options that have earnings reports in the coming week.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (March 10 – 14): Sentiment Shifts, Option Volumes Cool

Hang Seng Index

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (March 10 – 14): Sentiment Shifts, Option Volumes Cool