Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning, Copley Fund Research

Steven Holden

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning

Copley Fund Research

Copley Fund Research provide research and data on asset allocation among Global and Emerging Market equity funds.  The analysis details absolute and relative positioning across countries, sectors and industries together with highly granular data on single stock and single fund allocations.  The data is updated monthly with time series going back to January 2011.

Global Research - Analysis of 165 prominent Global equity funds, combined AUM $335bn
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Asset Allocation - Global and GEM Equity

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>AI boom reflected in record fund ownership in ASML Holding NV (ASML NA), NVIDIA Corp and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) (2330 TT).</li>
<li>The 'Magnificent 7' group of stocks have hit a record underweight of -6.83% below the MSCI ACWI index.  They collectively account for 11.2% of the average Global fund.</li>
<li>Recovery Stocks: The old guard of At&amp;T Inc (T US), International Business Machines (IBM US) and General Electric (GE US) appear to be gathering some support from active Global funds.</li>
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AI boom reflected in record fund ownership in ASML Holding NV (ASML NA), NVIDIA Corp and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) (2330 TT).
The 'Magnificent 7' group of stocks have hit a record underweight of -6.83% below the MSCI ACWI index.  They collectively account for 11.2% of the average Global fund.
Recovery Stocks: The old guard of At&amp;T Inc (T US), International Business Machines (IBM US) and General Electric (GE US) appear to be gathering some support from active Global funds.


Global Stock Positioning:  MSFT Dominates, Mag7 Record U/W, Apple Inflows, Tobacco Uninvestable?

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Semiconductors are the unsung heroes of the modern world. These tiny chips power everything from smartphones and laptops to cars, data centers, and even advanced artificial intelligence systems.</li>
<li>While the US has historically led in semiconductor innovation, China is rapidly trying to catch up. This competition has led to global push for self-sufficiency in semiconductor production.</li>
<li>Countries worldwide are investing heavily in semiconductor production to reduce their dependence on foreign suppliers and gain a strategic advantage.</li>
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Semiconductors are the unsung heroes of the modern world. These tiny chips power everything from smartphones and laptops to cars, data centers, and even advanced artificial intelligence systems.
While the US has historically led in semiconductor innovation, China is rapidly trying to catch up. This competition has led to global push for self-sufficiency in semiconductor production.
Countries worldwide are investing heavily in semiconductor production to reduce their dependence on foreign suppliers and gain a strategic advantage.


Thematic Report: The Semiconductor Race~ A Battle for Technological Supremacy

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>US Set to Unveil New Wave of Semiconductor Restrictions on China</li>
<li>Hon Hai Subsidiary Says Progress for Nvidia GB200 Servers is Smooth, Mass Production in 2025E</li>
<li>PC Monitor: Dell &amp; HPQ Highlight Sharp Divide Between Corporate and Consumer PC Demand; Shares Slump </li>
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US Set to Unveil New Wave of Semiconductor Restrictions on China
Hon Hai Subsidiary Says Progress for Nvidia GB200 Servers is Smooth, Mass Production in 2025E
PC Monitor: Dell &amp; HPQ Highlight Sharp Divide Between Corporate and Consumer PC Demand; Shares Slump 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: New China Tech Restrictions Monday; PC Demand Commercial Vs. Consumer Disconnect

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>India's PC market shows growth in 3Q24, indicating signs of recovery in the industry after a challenging period.</li><li>Taiwan's aerospace industry experiences a surge in ambitions amidst global security worries, highlighting the region's competitive edge.</li><li>Samsung makes changes in leadership with new foundry CTO appointment, signaling a strategic shift in the company's direction.</li></ul>

India's PC market shows growth in 3Q24, indicating signs of recovery in the industry after a challenging period.Taiwan's aerospace industry experiences a surge in ambitions amidst global security worries, highlighting the region's competitive edge.Samsung makes changes in leadership with new foundry CTO appointment, signaling a strategic shift in the company's direction.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (28-Nov-2024): India PC market recovering, slight shipment growth in 3Q24.

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

<ul><li>Former TSMC chairman Mark Liu believes Taiwan's chip industry is unaffected by Trump's trade policy, showing confidence in the sector.</li><li>DIGITIMES Research predicts a 3.6% CAGR growth in global smartphone shipments from 2024-2029, indicating steady expansion.</li><li>Despite potential US bans and chip supply halts, Huawei remains dedicated to developing advanced technology, including AI chips.</li></ul>

Former TSMC chairman Mark Liu believes Taiwan's chip industry is unaffected by Trump's trade policy, showing confidence in the sector.DIGITIMES Research predicts a 3.6% CAGR growth in global smartphone shipments from 2024-2029, indicating steady expansion.Despite potential US bans and chip supply halts, Huawei remains dedicated to developing advanced technology, including AI chips.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (27-Nov-2024): Taiwan chip industry unphased by Trump's trade policy - Mark Liu.

Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. manufactures and markets integrated circuits. The Company provides the following services: wafer manufacturing, wafer probing, assembly and testing, mask production, and design services. TSMC's ICs are used in computer, communication, consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial equipment industries.

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (2330 TT)

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Global Stock Positioning: MSFT Dominates, Mag7 Record U/W, Apple Inflows, Tobacco Uninvestable?

The latest in stock-level investor positioning among over 300 active Global funds. We explore the AI boom, key over/underweights, Tobacco's...

Steven Holden

Thematic Report: The Semiconductor Race~ A Battle for Technological Supremacy

Semiconductors are crucial for modern technology, with global competition driving countries to invest in self-sufficiency for strategic advantage.

Nimish Maheshwari

Taiwan Tech Weekly: New China Tech Restrictions Monday; PC Demand Commercial Vs. Consumer Disconnect

US is imposing new restrictions on China in semiconductor industry, Hon Hai subsidiary progressing smoothly with Nvidia servers, Dell and HPQ...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (28-Nov-2024): India PC market recovering, slight shipment growth in 3Q24.

India sees slight growth in PC shipments, Taiwan's aerospace sector thrives, Samsung appoints new CTO, Taiwan and Germany collaborate on AI license...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (27-Nov-2024): Taiwan chip industry unphased by Trump's trade policy - Mark Liu.

Taiwan's chip industry remains steady amid US trade tensions, with global smartphone shipments and Chinese AI chip development continuing to grow...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

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Global Stock Positioning: MSFT Dominates, Mag7 Record U/W, Apple Inflows, Tobacco Uninvestable?

The latest in stock-level investor positioning among over 300 active Global funds. We explore the AI boom, key over/underweights, Tobacco's...

Steven Holden

Thematic Report: The Semiconductor Race~ A Battle for Technological Supremacy

​Semiconductors are crucial for modern technology, with global competition driving countries to invest in self-sufficiency for strategic advantage.

Nimish Maheshwari

Taiwan Tech Weekly: New China Tech Restrictions Monday; PC Demand Commercial Vs. Consumer Disconnect

​US is imposing new restrictions on China in semiconductor industry, Hon Hai subsidiary progressing smoothly with Nvidia servers, Dell and HPQ...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (28-Nov-2024): India PC market recovering, slight shipment growth in 3Q24.

India sees slight growth in PC shipments, Taiwan's aerospace sector thrives, Samsung appoints new CTO, Taiwan and Germany collaborate on AI license...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (27-Nov-2024): Taiwan chip industry unphased by Trump's trade policy - Mark Liu.

Taiwan's chip industry remains steady amid US trade tensions, with global smartphone shipments and Chinese AI chip development continuing to grow...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Semiconductors are crucial for modern technology, with global competition driving countries to invest in self-sufficiency for strategic advantage.

US is imposing new restrictions on China in semiconductor industry, Hon Hai subsidiary progressing smoothly with Nvidia servers, Dell and HPQ...