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 Oct 17th. The aggregated short interest was USD27.1bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables 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 Wistron, TSMC, BizLink, Gigabyte Technology, Zhen Ding Technology, Wistron, TSMC, BizLink, Gigabyte Technology, Zhen Ding Technology.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 17th. The aggregated short interest was USD27.1bn.
We tabulate league tables 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 Wistron, TSMC, BizLink, Gigabyte Technology, Zhen Ding Technology, Wistron, TSMC, BizLink, Gigabyte Technology, Zhen Ding Technology.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 17th): Wistron, TSMC, BizLink, Gigabyte Technology

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16764:1" rel="noopener">Intel Corp (INTC US)</a> will hold its earnings call on October 23. The recent upside in Intel’s share price is encouraging, but whether this trend can continue remains to be seen.</li>
<li>U.S. President Trump’s investment in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16764:1" rel="noopener">Intel Corp (INTC US)</a> has so far generated about a 48.5% return, which raises the question — what’s next?</li>
<li>That said, we continue to believe that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16764:1" rel="noopener">Intel Corp (INTC US)</a> must demonstrate real performance improvements before claiming a full turnaround.</li>
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Intel Corp (INTC US) will hold its earnings call on October 23. The recent upside in Intel’s share price is encouraging, but whether this trend can continue remains to be seen.
U.S. President Trump’s investment in Intel Corp (INTC US) has so far generated about a 48.5% return, which raises the question — what’s next?
That said, we continue to believe that Intel Corp (INTC US) must demonstrate real performance improvements before claiming a full turnaround.


Intel (INTC.US): Intel’s Share Price Is Encouraging; Caution Warranted on Its Near-Term Continuation

Technical Analyst, Vermilion Research

Joe Jasper

Technical Analyst

Technical and Quantitative Research

Vermilion Research

Vermilion’s objective is to deliver timely, actionable, and unique technical research to professional investors through the application of our various technical indicators.

Our research strategists seek to highlight securities which we believe are at major inflection points, based on our various technical and quantitative indicators, and offer asymmetric risk/return profiles. Our unique research methodology, centered on relative strength, enables our strategists to deliver superior investment recommendations.

Our process begins by organizing the universe of actively traded stocks into discrete sectors, then into industry groups. We then apply our technical and quantitative tools to identify developing price trends. Once attractive trends are identified within a selected sector or group, we screen for individual stocks which we believe offer the best risk/reward profile. We provide a historical perspective that often reveals, through our long-term charts, how price patterns often repeat themselves over time.

Technical Analysis

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<li>We remain near-term bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass, and our intermediate-term outlook remains bullish as well (as of our 5/14/25 Compass), with Int’l Compass reports all echoing this sentiment.</li>
<li>Our bullish near-term outlook will remain in place as long as the 5+ month uptrend continues on ACWI-US. So far, the latest pullback is testing the uptrend -- buy/stay long.</li>
<li>We are buying the test of 7-month base support in Europe (EURO STOXX 50). China's Shanghai Composite points to a second chance breakout attempt above 1.5-month resistance -- buy/stay long</li>
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We remain near-term bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass, and our intermediate-term outlook remains bullish as well (as of our 5/14/25 Compass), with Int’l Compass reports all echoing this sentiment.
Our bullish near-term outlook will remain in place as long as the 5+ month uptrend continues on ACWI-US. So far, the latest pullback is testing the uptrend -- buy/stay long.
We are buying the test of 7-month base support in Europe (EURO STOXX 50). China's Shanghai Composite points to a second chance breakout attempt above 1.5-month resistance -- buy/stay long


5+ Month Uptrend Support Holding on MSCI ACWI (ACWI-US); China Second Chance Breakout Likely

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

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

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>TSMC 3Q25: Margins Surge as Pricing Power Strengthens Ahead of 2nm Ramp</li>
<li>AI Megatrend Continues to Reshape Demand - 40% CAGR Expected for AI Accelerators Through 2029</li>
<li>Maintain Structural Long Rating -- TSMC Remains Inexpensive vs. Tech Companies Highly Dependent on It</li>
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TSMC 3Q25: Margins Surge as Pricing Power Strengthens Ahead of 2nm Ramp
AI Megatrend Continues to Reshape Demand - 40% CAGR Expected for AI Accelerators Through 2029
Maintain Structural Long Rating -- TSMC Remains Inexpensive vs. Tech Companies Highly Dependent on It


Why TSMC 3Q25 Indicates Strong AI Accelerator Demand Through 2029E; Maintain Structural Long Rating

Technology / Semiconductor / Internet Research

Nicolas Baratte

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<li>Positive Management tone, as always, but no material clarification on 2026 revenues: China down (back to “normal”), Low NA EUV increase, some High NA but that’s still  pre-production.</li>
<li>ASML has many qualities: monopoly, litho intensity increasing. Downside risks: how low China revenue go, is Mngt still double counting TSMC + Intel capacity, expectations for High NA too high?</li>
<li>ASML is a lot more expensive than AMD, NVDA, MU, SK, TSM for very low growth. I don't like Broadcom for same reason: better Price / Growth in AMD, NVDA.</li>
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Positive Management tone, as always, but no material clarification on 2026 revenues: China down (back to “normal”), Low NA EUV increase, some High NA but that’s still  pre-production.
ASML has many qualities: monopoly, litho intensity increasing. Downside risks: how low China revenue go, is Mngt still double counting TSMC + Intel capacity, expectations for High NA too high?
ASML is a lot more expensive than AMD, NVDA, MU, SK, TSM for very low growth. I don't like Broadcom for same reason: better Price / Growth in AMD, NVDA.


ASML: No Clarification on 2026, China Procurement in Excess of End-Demand, High NA Start in 2028

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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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 17th): Wistron, TSMC, BizLink, Gigabyte Technology

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Wistron (3231 TT), TSMC (2330 TT), BizLink (3665...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

5+ Month Uptrend Support Holding on MSCI ACWI (ACWI-US); China Second Chance Breakout Likely

5+ Month Uptrend Support Holding on MSCI $ACWI; Bullish Outlook Intact; China Second Chance Breakout Likely on Shanghai Composite. Buying the test...

Vermilion Research

Why TSMC 3Q25 Indicates Strong AI Accelerator Demand Through 2029E; Maintain Structural Long Rating

TSMC sees strong margins and pricing power ahead of 2nm ramp, benefiting from AI demand growth and remains a cost-effective option for tech...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

ASML: No Clarification on 2026, China Procurement in Excess of End-Demand, High NA Start in 2028

ASML's positive management tone lacks material clarification on 2026 revenues. Concerns: China revenue, double counting TSMC + Intel capacity,...

Nicolas Baratte

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 17th): Wistron, TSMC, BizLink, Gigabyte Technology

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Wistron (3231 TT), TSMC (2330 TT), BizLink (3665...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Intel (INTC.US): Intel’s Share Price Is Encouraging; Caution Warranted on Its Near-Term Continuation

​Intel Corp will hold its earnings call on October 23, recent share price upside is encouraging but performance improvements are needed for a full...

Patrick Liao

5+ Month Uptrend Support Holding on MSCI ACWI (ACWI-US); China Second Chance Breakout Likely

5+ Month Uptrend Support Holding on MSCI $ACWI; Bullish Outlook Intact; China Second Chance Breakout Likely on Shanghai Composite. Buying the test...

Vermilion Research

Why TSMC 3Q25 Indicates Strong AI Accelerator Demand Through 2029E; Maintain Structural Long Rating

​TSMC sees strong margins and pricing power ahead of 2nm ramp, benefiting from AI demand growth and remains a cost-effective option for tech...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

ASML: No Clarification on 2026, China Procurement in Excess of End-Demand, High NA Start in 2028

​ASML's positive management tone lacks material clarification on 2026 revenues. Concerns: China revenue, double counting TSMC + Intel capacity,...

Nicolas Baratte

Intel Corp will hold its earnings call on October 23, recent share price upside is encouraging but performance improvements are needed for a full...

TSMC sees strong margins and pricing power ahead of 2nm ramp, benefiting from AI demand growth and remains a cost-effective option for tech...

ASML's positive management tone lacks material clarification on 2026 revenues. Concerns: China revenue, double counting TSMC + Intel capacity,...