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3 Steps to Select CBBC

Step 1:Select an underlying asset and holds a view on market trend

As CBBC is a kind of derivative instrument, the first step before choosing a CBBC should be selecting an underlying asset, such as an index or a stock, and to hold a view on the trend of the underlying price, in order to select a Bull contract or a Bear contract as a tool.

Step 2: Select a call price

It is relatively important to select a call price that should equilibrate the risk of being called and the gearing effect. If the difference of the call price and the underlying price is too close, the price of a CBBC may be more volatile and the risk of being called will increase. However if the difference is too wide, it may lower the gearing effect.

Generally speaking, if the HSI Index and call price have a difference of around 1,000 and above, it is relatively safe to a certain extend. However, the market condition should also be considered before investing and the risk of being called and the gearing effect should be allocated appropriately.

Step 3: The Outstanding Quantity

Similar to warrant, if the outstanding quantity of the CBBC is high, there is a possible chance that the CBBC will be influenced by the market atmosphere and the price of the CBBC may be deviated from the changes in underlying price. Since CBBC also adopts a market making system, the issuer has the responsibility to provide quotes to CBBC. Therefore, when choosing a CBBC, trading volume is only one of the important factors for consideration, the investor should also consider whether the outstanding quantity of the CBBC may be too high or may bring any potential risk.