Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently twelve pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors persist.</li>
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently twelve pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors persist.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (24 Nov)

Director, Head of Research, Smartkarma

Pranav Rao

Director, Head of Research

Smartkarma

Smartkarma unites the fragmented investment industry, connecting institutional investors, independent research providers, and corporates within a single network.

Research Reinvented

Event-Driven

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<li>Welcome to Curator’s Cut — a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,500+ insights published on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>In this cut, we review CATL's H-share lock-up expiry, iron ore equity opportunities in the face of Simandou's expected supply, and the accelerating consolidation in Japan's consumer sector.</li>
<li>Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you’d like to see highlighted next.</li>
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Welcome to Curator’s Cut — a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,500+ insights published on Smartkarma.
In this cut, we review CATL's H-share lock-up expiry, iron ore equity opportunities in the face of Simandou's expected supply, and the accelerating consolidation in Japan's consumer sector.
Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you’d like to see highlighted next.


Curator's Cut: Powering Down CATL, Iron Ore Plays & Japan Consumer Consolidation

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 ASX Stocks as of Nov 14th (reported today). 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 Northern Star Resources, Aristocrat Leisure, Sonic Healthcare, Super Retail, DroneShield.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Nov 14th (reported today). 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 Northern Star Resources, Aristocrat Leisure, Sonic Healthcare, Super Retail, DroneShield.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 14th): Northern Star Resources, Aristocrat Leisure, Sonic Healthcare

Financial News, Analysis and Data, FNArena

FNArena

Financial News, Analysis and Data

Online financial media company focused on Australian equities, with a global perspective

<ul><li>Mader Group&rsquo;s casual workforce model, diversification into segments beyond mining maintenance, and strong earnings growth rate, have Macquarie initiating with Outperform.</li><li> -Mader Group is Australia&rsquo;s largest provider of heavy equipment maintenance -Yet underpenetrated in Australia&rsquo;s mining industry -Attractive model for employees, solid growth trajectory -Macquarie initiates with Outperform</li></ul>

Mader Group&rsquo;s casual workforce model, diversification into segments beyond mining maintenance, and strong earnings growth rate, have Macquarie initiating with Outperform. -Mader Group is Australia&rsquo;s largest provider of heavy equipment maintenance -Yet underpenetrated in Australia&rsquo;s mining industry -Attractive model for employees, solid growth trajectory -Macquarie initiates with Outperform

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Context: The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bhp-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:147:1" rel="noopener">BHP Group (BHP AU)</a> vs. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rio-tinto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13:1" rel="noopener">Rio Tinto (RIO AU)</a> price ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.</li>
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Highlights: Going long BHP Group (BHP AU) and short Rio Tinto (RIO AU) targets a 4% return.</li>
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Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.</li>
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Context: The BHP Group (BHP AU) vs. Rio Tinto (RIO AU) price ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.

Highlights: Going long BHP Group (BHP AU) and short Rio Tinto (RIO AU) targets a 4% return.

Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.


BHP (BHP AU) Vs. Rio Tinto (RIO AU): Stat Arb Pair Trade Opportunity in High Profile Aussie Miners

Australia

Rio Tinto Limited is an international mining company.  The Company has interests in mining for aluminum, borax, coal, copper, gold, iron ore, lead, silver, tin, uranium, zinc, titanium dioxide feedstock, diamonds, talc and zircon. Dually-listed company with RIO LN.

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Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (24 Nov)

Statistical methodology identifies twelve pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

Gaudenz Schneider

Curator's Cut: Powering Down CATL, Iron Ore Plays & Japan Consumer Consolidation

This Curator's Cut highlights CATL's premium powering down, iron ore opportunities even as Simandou goes live, and Japan's consumer sector...

Pranav Rao

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 14th): Northern Star Resources, Aristocrat Leisure, Sonic Healthcare

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Aristocrat Leisure, Sonic...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Mader Group's Competitive Advantages

Mader Group’s casual workforce model, diversification into segments beyond mining maintenance, and strong earnings growth rate, have Macquarie...

FNArena

BHP (BHP AU) Vs. Rio Tinto (RIO AU): Stat Arb Pair Trade Opportunity in High Profile Aussie Miners

The BHP Group vs. Rio Tinto price ratio presents a potential relative value opportunity for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion strategies.

Gaudenz Schneider

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Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (24 Nov)

​Statistical methodology identifies twelve pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

Gaudenz Schneider

Curator's Cut: Powering Down CATL, Iron Ore Plays & Japan Consumer Consolidation

This ​Curator's Cut highlights CATL's premium powering down, iron ore opportunities even as Simandou goes live, and Japan's consumer sector...

Pranav Rao

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 14th): Northern Star Resources, Aristocrat Leisure, Sonic Healthcare

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Aristocrat Leisure, Sonic...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Mader Group's Competitive Advantages

Mader Group’s casual workforce model, diversification into segments beyond mining maintenance, and strong earnings growth rate, have Macquarie...

FNArena

BHP (BHP AU) Vs. Rio Tinto (RIO AU): Stat Arb Pair Trade Opportunity in High Profile Aussie Miners

​The BHP Group vs. Rio Tinto price ratio presents a potential relative value opportunity for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion strategies.

Gaudenz Schneider

Statistical methodology identifies twelve pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

This Curator's Cut highlights CATL's premium powering down, iron ore opportunities even as Simandou goes live, and Japan's consumer sector...

The BHP Group vs. Rio Tinto price ratio presents a potential relative value opportunity for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion strategies.