Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 9th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD18.6bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Hon Hai, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Elite Material, Asia Vital, Gigabyte Tech, Zhen Ding Tech, Tcc Group Holdin, Global Unichip.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 9th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD18.6bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Hon Hai, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Elite Material, Asia Vital, Gigabyte Tech, Zhen Ding Tech, Tcc Group Holdin, Global Unichip.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Aug 9th): Hon Hai, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Elite Material, Asia Vital

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>Last Week -- TSMC's July Revenue Soared, Asustek Guided for PC Growth Acceleration, While KYEC, Mediatek, and UMC Rebounded</li>
<li>Key Events -- This Week Look to Hon Hai &amp; Zhen Ding Earnings and Guidance for Servers, AI PCs/Mobiles, iPhone 16</li>
<li>PC Monitor: Promising Uptake of Microsoft Copilot and AI Services; Remain Structurally Long </li>
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Last Week -- TSMC's July Revenue Soared, Asustek Guided for PC Growth Acceleration, While KYEC, Mediatek, and UMC Rebounded
Key Events -- This Week Look to Hon Hai &amp; Zhen Ding Earnings and Guidance for Servers, AI PCs/Mobiles, iPhone 16
PC Monitor: Promising Uptake of Microsoft Copilot and AI Services; Remain Structurally Long 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Watch Hon Hai & Zhen Ding Guidance for Servers, AI PCs/Mobiles, and IPhone 16

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<li>TSMC: +16.1% Premium; Strong Spread Rebound, Potential Opportunity to Short the Spread</li>
<li>UMC: +1.6% Premium; Consider Shorting the Spread at This Level</li>
<li>ASE: +3.8% Premium; Uncertainty Remains on the Sustainability of the Recent Breakdown</li>
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TSMC: +16.1% Premium; Strong Spread Rebound, Potential Opportunity to Short the Spread
UMC: +1.6% Premium; Consider Shorting the Spread at This Level
ASE: +3.8% Premium; Uncertainty Remains on the Sustainability of the Recent Breakdown


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Strong Spread Rebound Into Short Zone; ASE Remains Broken Down

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>TSMC achieves record-breaking performance in July thanks to high demand from key clients like Apple, Intel, and Nvidia.</li><li>Chang Wah Electromaterials appoints new CEO and plans a major US$100M expansion in Malaysia through CWTC.</li><li>South Korean micro LED component makers target the backplane market with AI-driven AR and VR technologies gaining popularity, while Taiwan's PCB sector faces sustainability challenges in Southeast Asia.</li></ul>

TSMC achieves record-breaking performance in July thanks to high demand from key clients like Apple, Intel, and Nvidia.Chang Wah Electromaterials appoints new CEO and plans a major US$100M expansion in Malaysia through CWTC.South Korean micro LED component makers target the backplane market with AI-driven AR and VR technologies gaining popularity, while Taiwan's PCB sector faces sustainability challenges in Southeast Asia.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (10-Aug-2024): TSMC breaks records with record July orders.

Semiconductor & Technology Specialist, Ingenuity

William Keating

Semiconductor & Technology Specialist

Ingenuity

Our focus is exclusively on in-depth research & consulting in the broader semiconductor industry. We focus on the key players, namely Intel, Micron, Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung, NVIDIA, AMD, TSMC & Global Foundries - as well as some of the lesser known, but nonetheless critical, companies such as ASML (for EUV), Mellanox, Cavium, Xilinx etc. We specialise in their products, roadmaps, process technologies, competitive advantages & threats etc. We also help our clients understand the implications of new and emerging technologies, e.g. 3D X-Point, 3D NAND, Carbon Nanotubes, Autonomous Driving, Graphene, Silicon Photonics, Wafer-Level Optics, Artificial Intelligence, FPGA, GPU, ASIC etc. 

Semiconductor Analysis & Research

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>TSMC July revenues of NT$256.95 billion, +23.6% MoM &amp; + a whopping 44.7% YoY</li>
<li>Q224 silicon area wafer shipments amounted to 3,035 MSI, up 7.1% QoQ but down 8.9% YoY</li>
<li>Q224 semiconductor sales reached $149.9 billion, +6.5% QoQ and +18.3% YoY.</li>
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TSMC July revenues of NT$256.95 billion, +23.6% MoM &amp; + a whopping 44.7% YoY
Q224 silicon area wafer shipments amounted to 3,035 MSI, up 7.1% QoQ but down 8.9% YoY
Q224 semiconductor sales reached $149.9 billion, +6.5% QoQ and +18.3% YoY.


TSMC July Revenue Surges 44.7% YoY, Sets A New Record Monthly High

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)

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Aug 9th): Hon Hai, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Elite Material, Asia Vital

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Hon Hai, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Elite Material,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Watch Hon Hai & Zhen Ding Guidance for Servers, AI PCs/Mobiles, and IPhone 16

TSMC, Asustek, KYEC, Mediatek, and UMC see revenue growth, Hon Hai and Zhen Ding earnings in focus for servers, AI, and iPhone 16. Microsoft...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Strong Spread Rebound Into Short Zone; ASE Remains Broken Down

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (10-Aug-2024): TSMC breaks records with record July orders.

TSMC sees record-breaking demand, Chang Wah Electromaterials plans major expansion, Nvidia focuses on ecosystem, South Korean micro LED makers...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

TSMC July Revenue Surges 44.7% YoY, Sets A New Record Monthly High

TSMC July revenues NT$256.95 billion, +23.6% MoM & +44.7% YoY. Q224 silicon area wafer shipments 3,035 MSI, +7.1% QoQ but -8.9% YoY. Q224 semi...

William Keating

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Aug 9th): Hon Hai, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Elite Material, Asia Vital

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Hon Hai, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Elite Material,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Watch Hon Hai & Zhen Ding Guidance for Servers, AI PCs/Mobiles, and IPhone 16

​TSMC, Asustek, KYEC, Mediatek, and UMC see revenue growth, Hon Hai and Zhen Ding earnings in focus for servers, AI, and iPhone 16. Microsoft...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Strong Spread Rebound Into Short Zone; ASE Remains Broken Down

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (10-Aug-2024): TSMC breaks records with record July orders.

TSMC sees record-breaking demand, Chang Wah Electromaterials plans major expansion, Nvidia focuses on ecosystem, South Korean micro LED makers...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

TSMC July Revenue Surges 44.7% YoY, Sets A New Record Monthly High

TSMC July revenues NT$256.95 billion, +23.6% MoM & +44.7% YoY. Q224 silicon area wafer shipments 3,035 MSI, +7.1% QoQ but -8.9% YoY. Q224 semi...

William Keating

TSMC, Asustek, KYEC, Mediatek, and UMC see revenue growth, Hon Hai and Zhen Ding earnings in focus for servers, AI, and iPhone 16. Microsoft...