Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mineral-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15103:1" rel="noopener">Mineral Resources (MIN AU)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pilbara-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7460:1" rel="noopener">Pilbara Minerals (PLS AU)</a> will be deleted from the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vaneck-vectors-australian-equal-weight-etf" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24297:1" rel="noopener">VanEck Vectors Australian Equal Weight ETF (MVW AU)</a> after the close on 20 June.</li>
<li>The two deletions, capping and float changes result in a one-way turnover of 5.03% at the rebalance. That leads to a round-trip trade of A$294m.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pilbara-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7460:1" rel="noopener">Pilbara Minerals (PLS AU)</a> is also a deletion from the S&amp;P/ASX 50 Index at the same time and there will be more passive selling from those trackers.</li>
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Mineral Resources (MIN AU) and Pilbara Minerals (PLS AU) will be deleted from the VanEck Vectors Australian Equal Weight ETF (MVW AU) after the close on 20 June.
The two deletions, capping and float changes result in a one-way turnover of 5.03% at the rebalance. That leads to a round-trip trade of A$294m.

Pilbara Minerals (PLS AU) is also a deletion from the S&amp;P/ASX 50 Index at the same time and there will be more passive selling from those trackers.


MV Australia Equal Weight Index Rebalance: MinRes, Pilbara Deleted as Trade Nears A$300m

Breaking Down the Mining News of the Day, Money of Mine

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Breaking Down the Mining News of the Day

An ex-underground miner, an ex-investment banker, and an ex-equity research guy breaking down the mining news of the day. It's a bit of entertainment, information, and occasionally some alpha.

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<ul><li>Minres board admitted to not disclosing related party transactions two years ago, a strike against the board</li><li>Bald Hill operations will go into care and maintenance, impacting 300 employees with some redeployment efforts</li><li>Decision to shut down due to cost-saving measures, with potential for quick restart if market conditions improve</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Minres board admitted to not disclosing related party transactions two years ago, a strike against the boardBald Hill operations will go into care and maintenance, impacting 300 employees with some redeployment effortsDecision to shut down due to cost-saving measures, with potential for quick restart if market conditions improveThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

<ul><li>Ellison will stay on as MD for 12 to 18 months as board accelerates succession plan</li><li> Ellison to incur financial penalties of $8.8 million, with unvested LTIs and STIs forfeited</li><li>Chair James McClements to depart board, with more board turnover expected in future due to governance issues and share price volatility</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Ellison will stay on as MD for 12 to 18 months as board accelerates succession plan Ellison to incur financial penalties of $8.8 million, with unvested LTIs and STIs forfeitedChair James McClements to depart board, with more board turnover expected in future due to governance issues and share price volatilityThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

MinRes Scandal to See Ellison Exit. Now What?

<ul><li>Neil Chenoweth wrote a detailed investigative piece on Min Res founder Chris Allison and former top executives, alleging a tax evasion scheme using shareholder funds.</li><li>The scheme involved buying machinery with inflated prices from a company named Far East Equipment Holdings in the British Virgin Islands.</li><li>Min Res stock dropped 13% in response to the article, with implications on leadership and governance of the company.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Neil Chenoweth wrote a detailed investigative piece on Min Res founder Chris Allison and former top executives, alleging a tax evasion scheme using shareholder funds.The scheme involved buying machinery with inflated prices from a company named Far East Equipment Holdings in the British Virgin Islands.Min Res stock dropped 13% in response to the article, with implications on leadership and governance of the company.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

What the Ellison allegations mean for MinRes

<ul><li>Minres reported full year results, leading to a 10% drop in share price and a 50% decline since May</li><li>Company's balance sheet is a concern due to exposure to the cyclical nature of the mining industry and risky investments in lithium</li><li>Analysts are nervous about the company's direction and future prospects, particularly with over $3 billion in capex invested in projects like Onslow</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Minres reported full year results, leading to a 10% drop in share price and a 50% decline since MayCompany's balance sheet is a concern due to exposure to the cyclical nature of the mining industry and risky investments in lithiumAnalysts are nervous about the company's direction and future prospects, particularly with over $3 billion in capex invested in projects like OnslowThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

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Mineral Resources Ltd. offers contract crushing services to the mining industry in Australia.  The Company serves gold, iron ore, tantalum, and coal companies.

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Mineral Resources (MIN AU)

MV Australia Equal Weight Index Rebalance: MinRes, Pilbara Deleted as Trade Nears A$300m

MinRes and Pilbara Minerals will be deleted on 20 June. Turnover is estimated at 5.03% and the round-trip trade is A$294m. Short interest is high...

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Another Lithium Mine Bites the Dust

Minres board admits to not disclosing related party transactions, Bald Hill shutdown impacts 300 employees with redundancies likely, plant...

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MinRes Scandal to See Ellison Exit. Now What?

Alison will remain as MD for up to 18 months, facing financial penalties and forfeiting unvested incentives, while the board undergoes a succession...

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What the Ellison allegations mean for MinRes

The article discusses a detailed investigation into Min Rez's questionable use of corporate funds, allegations of tax evasion through a transfer...

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How Low Will MinRes Go?

The summary highlights Minres' financial struggles, including a drop in share price, concerns about debt and balance sheet, and risky investments...

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