Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>As expected, a SAMR investigation depressed top-line growth and profitability in Q226 </li>
<li>Management offered no forward guidance on earnings call, but hinted at headwinds to come</li>
<li>We believe it may take a few quarters for Trip.com to regain momentum</li>
</ul>


As expected, a SAMR investigation depressed top-line growth and profitability in Q226 
Management offered no forward guidance on earnings call, but hinted at headwinds to come
We believe it may take a few quarters for Trip.com to regain momentum


Trip.com Q226 Results | Slow Top-Line & Adj EBITDA Met Low Expectations | No Quick Fix, in Our View

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of September 11th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Smic, Bidu, Hua Hong Semi, Zj Innolight, Xiaomi, Tencent, China Mobile, Innovent Bio, Zijin Mining.</li>
</ul>


We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of September 11th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Smic, Bidu, Hua Hong Semi, Zj Innolight, Xiaomi, Tencent, China Mobile, Innovent Bio, Zijin Mining.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Sep 11th): Smic, Bidu, Hua Hong Semi, Zj Innolight, Xiaomi, Tencent

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>The current HSTECH Index tracks the performance of the top 30 technology companies listed in Hong Kong that have high business exposure to certain technology themes.</li>
<li>A new methodology has been proposed and if implemented, index composition could change drastically in the next index rebal event.</li>
<li>There could be at least 20 changes to the index as the new methodology aims to increase index member count from 30 to 50 in December 2026.</li>
</ul>


The current HSTECH Index tracks the performance of the top 30 technology companies listed in Hong Kong that have high business exposure to certain technology themes.
A new methodology has been proposed and if implemented, index composition could change drastically in the next index rebal event.
There could be at least 20 changes to the index as the new methodology aims to increase index member count from 30 to 50 in December 2026.


Quiddity Leaderboard HSTECH Dec26: OLD Vs NEW Methodology; Mega Flows Possible

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>The Rmb6trn of the new debt swap quota may disappoint the market given the lack of one-time direct stimulus. However, the underlying implications should not be overlooked.</li>
<li>A better balance sheet and savings in interest expenses will free up the resources of local governments, benefiting <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-communications-construction-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:265:1" rel="noopener">China Communications Construction (1800 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-everbright-environment-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15946:1" rel="noopener">China Everbright Environment (257 HK)</a>. </li>
<li>Shanghai has immediately rolled out consumption coupon distribution, which is positive for companies in the restaurant, travel, movies, and sports sectors. </li>
</ul>


The Rmb6trn of the new debt swap quota may disappoint the market given the lack of one-time direct stimulus. However, the underlying implications should not be overlooked.
A better balance sheet and savings in interest expenses will free up the resources of local governments, benefiting China Communications Construction (1800 HK) and China Everbright Environment (257 HK). 
Shanghai has immediately rolled out consumption coupon distribution, which is positive for companies in the restaurant, travel, movies, and sports sectors. 


China & HK Strategy: Stock Ideas on China's Debt Swap Plan

<ul>
<li>The HS TECH rebalance will be effective on 7 Sep 2026 before market open, with one ADD and one DELETE.</li>
<li>Iluvatar Corex's bridge return was -5.0% and Tongcheng Travel's was -10.0%, both following declines in the pre-announcement window.</li>
<li>Both names fall into negative-bridge historical groups. Those groups mostly extended lower into the first implementation week.</li>
</ul>


The HS TECH rebalance will be effective on 7 Sep 2026 before market open, with one ADD and one DELETE.
Iluvatar Corex's bridge return was -5.0% and Tongcheng Travel's was -10.0%, both following declines in the pre-announcement window.
Both names fall into negative-bridge historical groups. Those groups mostly extended lower into the first implementation week.


HS TECH Sep 2026 Index Rebalance: Pre-Implementation Update

Hong Kong

Tongcheng Travel Holdings Limited is an investment holding company providing travel-related services in the People's Republic of China. It offers accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, online advertising, hotel management, tourist attraction tickets, and packaged tours through its online platforms, mobile apps, and websites. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Suzhou, the People's Republic of China.

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Tongcheng Travel (780 HK)

Trip.com Q226 Results | Slow Top-Line & Adj EBITDA Met Low Expectations | No Quick Fix, in Our View

Trip.com reported Q226 results that mostly met lowered expectations after SAMR's investigation into the platform's anti-competitive practices. We...

Tracking Traffic

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Sep 11th): Smic, Bidu, Hua Hong Semi, Zj Innolight, Xiaomi, Tencent

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Smic, Bidu, Hua Hong Semi, Zj Innolight, Xiaomi, Tencent,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Quiddity Leaderboard HSTECH Dec26: OLD Vs NEW Methodology; Mega Flows Possible

There could be several high-impact additions in December 2026 if the newly proposed methodology is implemented. The one-way flow could be around...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

China & HK Strategy: Stock Ideas on China's Debt Swap Plan

China's new debt swap quota will benefit local governments and infrastructure companies. Shanghai's consumption coupon distribution is positive for...

Osbert Tang, CFA

HS TECH Sep 2026 Index Rebalance: Pre-Implementation Update

HS TECH enters implementation on 7 Sep 2026. We review the completed bridge window and lay out the implementation trade against prior HS TECH cycles.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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