In this section we offer a click through guide to building an SIP portfolio on the basis of each investor's individual risk-return profile and view of the market. Using this guide a potential investor can select the appropriate form of SIP investment based on views held about the state of the stock market. For example, a conservative investor with a bullish view of the stock market and a belief that volatility is rising, can click onto Market Bullish, Volatility Rising and Low Risk/Return icons. The appropriate strategy and a SIP solution will be revealed to match the investors' outlook.This brief guide provides no more than an indication of SIP strategy, investors are advised to consult the market participants for further details, see iMarkets Partner Firms.   Market Volatility Risk / Return Strategy SIP example Market Bullish Market Bearish   Market Undecided   Market Bullish Market Bearish   Market Undecided   Volatility Rising Volatility Falling Volatility Undecided       Volatility Rising Volatility Falling Volatility Undecided Volatility Rising Volatility Falling Volatility Undecided Volatility Rising Volatility Falling Volatility Undecided Volatility Rising Volatility Falling Volatility Undecided Volatility Rising Volatility Falling Volatility Undecided High Risk / Return Low Risk / Return High Risk / Return Low Risk / Return High Risk / Return Low Risk / Return High Risk / Return Low Risk / Return High Risk / Return Low Risk / Return High Risk / Return Low Risk / Return High Risk / Return Low Risk / Return High Risk / Return Low Risk / Return High Risk / Return Low Risk / Return   High Risk / Return Low Risk / Return Long Call Long Call Warrant buy a call   Long Call Long Bull PGN buy a call   Short Put Short Naked Put sell a put   Short Put Long Bull ELN sell a put   Long Synthetic Forwards Long Synthetic Forwards sell a put and buy a call at the same strike   Long Bull Spread Long Capped Bull PGN buy a call and sell a call at a higher strike   Long Put Long Put Warrant buy a put   Long Put Long Bear PGN buy a put   Short Call Short Naked call sell a call   Short Bull Spread Long Capped Bear Note sell a call and buy a call at a higher strike   Short Synthetic Forwards Short Synthetic Forwards buy a put and sell a call at the same strike   Short Collar Short Collar sell a put and buy a call at a higher strike in a short stock position   Long Straddle Long Straddle buy a call and buy a put   Long Strangle Long Convertible and Put buy a call and buy a put with different strike   Short Straddle Sell Straddle sell a call and sell a put   Butterfly Spread Higher Yield Butterfly Note sell a call and sell a put at middle strike and buy a put with lower strike; and buy a call with higher strike Long Bond with Loan Long Bond with Loan buy a bond   Long Bond Long Bond buy a bond       This website is intended to be accessed by sophisticated and professional investors in Hong Kong only. 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The information on this site were obtained from sources believe to be reliable. iMarkets Ltd. makes no express or implied representations or warranties concerning the completeness or accuracy or otherwise of these information and accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any loss or damage arising from these information. The price and income of anyof the Products referenced in this site may experience upward or downward movements, and may even become valueless. There is an inherent risk that losses may be incurred rather than profit made as a result of buying and selling these Products. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. The risk of loss in trading futures contracts or options can be substantial. In some circumstances, you may sustain losses in excess of your initial margin funds. Placing contingent orders, such as "stop-loss" or "stop-limit" orders, will not necessarily achieve the desired results. Market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders. You may be called upon at short notice to deposit additional margin funds. If the required funds are not provided within the prescribed time, your position may be liquidated. You will remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account. You should therefore study and understand futures contracts and options before you trade and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable in the light of your own financial position and investment objectives.

This website is intended to be accessed by sophisticated and professional investors in Hong Kong only.

Disclaimer

The information on this site were made available solely for information purposes and do not constitute an offer, solicitation or recommendation with respect to buy or sell any investment products, or securities, or financial products and instruments (the "Products"), or to participate in any particular trading activities or strategies. Analysis and information have not been independently verified, and any trade executed on the basis of these information are taken at the investors' own risks. Investors are advised to have sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters to evaluate the merits and risks of investing in any of these Products, and should be able to bear the risks of an investment.

The information on this site were obtained from sources believe to be reliable. iMarkets Ltd. makes no express or implied representations or warranties concerning the completeness or accuracy or otherwise of these information and accept no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any loss or damage arising from these information.

The price and income of anyof the Products referenced in this site may experience upward or downward movements, and may even become valueless. There is an inherent risk that losses may be incurred rather than profit made as a result of buying and selling these Products. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.

The risk of loss in trading futures contracts or options can be substantial. In some circumstances, you may sustain losses in excess of your initial margin funds. Placing contingent orders, such as "stop-loss" or "stop-limit" orders, will not necessarily achieve the desired results. Market conditions may make it impossible to execute such orders. You may be called upon at short notice to deposit additional margin funds. If the required funds are not provided within the prescribed time, your position may be liquidated. You will remain liable for any resulting deficit in your account. You should therefore study and understand futures contracts and options before you trade and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable in the light of your own financial position and investment objectives.