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

DZT Research

DZT 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 analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Aug 8th. The aggregated holding was USD649.4bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD271mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Samsung Electronics, NAVER, KEPCO, Kakao, HYUNDAI ROTEM.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Aug 8th. The aggregated holding was USD649.4bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD271mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Samsung Electronics, NAVER, KEPCO, Kakao, HYUNDAI ROTEM.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 8th): Samsung Electronics, NAVER, KEPCO, Kakao, HYUNDAI ROTEM

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Aug 1st. The aggregated short interest was USD9.7bn.</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 HANWHA SOLUTIONS, Hyundai Motor, Samsung SDI, LG H&amp;H, Hanwha Vision.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Aug 1st. The aggregated short interest was USD9.7bn.
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 HANWHA SOLUTIONS, Hyundai Motor, Samsung SDI, LG H&amp;H, Hanwha Vision.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 1st): HANWHA SOLUTIONS, Hyundai Motor, Samsung SDI, LG H&H

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Ecopro BM reported net profit of 34.3 billion won (up 397% YoY and TB YoY in 2Q25). Profits from its Indonesian investment also contributed to earnings, reaching 40.5 billion won.</li>
<li>The European EV market started to turn around in 2Q 2025 driven by OEM new car launches and customer inventory normalization compared to the end of 2024.</li>
<li>There are increasing signs of a positive turnaround at Ecopro BM. The company's excellent results in 2Q 2025 are likely to result in higher earnings revisions by the consensus.</li>
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Ecopro BM reported net profit of 34.3 billion won (up 397% YoY and TB YoY in 2Q25). Profits from its Indonesian investment also contributed to earnings, reaching 40.5 billion won.
The European EV market started to turn around in 2Q 2025 driven by OEM new car launches and customer inventory normalization compared to the end of 2024.
There are increasing signs of a positive turnaround at Ecopro BM. The company's excellent results in 2Q 2025 are likely to result in higher earnings revisions by the consensus.


Ecopro BM: Another Major Rechargeable Battery Play With A Sharp Improvement In Earnings in 2Q 2025

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 25th. The aggregated short interest was USD9.7bn.</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 LG Chem, Shinhan Group, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung Electronics, SCD.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 25th. The aggregated short interest was USD9.7bn.
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 LG Chem, Shinhan Group, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung Electronics, SCD.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 25th): LG Chem, Shinhan Group, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung Electronics, SCD

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 18th. The aggregated short interest was USD9.4bn.</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 Kakaopay, Korzinc, SK Hynix, Samsung Sds, Hanwha Aerospace, Woori Financial, Alteogen, Samsung H.I..</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 18th. The aggregated short interest was USD9.4bn.
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 Kakaopay, Korzinc, SK Hynix, Samsung Sds, Hanwha Aerospace, Woori Financial, Alteogen, Samsung H.I..


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 18th): Kakaopay, Korzinc, SK Hynix, Samsung Sds, Hanwha Aerospace

South Korea

Ecopro BM Co.,Ltd develops and manufactures advanced materials. The Company produces and sells high-nickel cathode materials and other products. Ecopro BM markets its products throughout Korea.

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 8th): Samsung Electronics, NAVER, KEPCO, Kakao, HYUNDAI ROTEM

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Samsung Electronics, NAVER, KEPCO, Kakao, HYUNDAI...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 1st): HANWHA SOLUTIONS, Hyundai Motor, Samsung SDI, LG H&H

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in HANWHA SOLUTIONS, Hyundai Motor, Samsung SDI, LG...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Ecopro BM: Another Major Rechargeable Battery Play With A Sharp Improvement In Earnings in 2Q 2025

There are increasing signs of a positive turnaround at Ecopro BM. The company's excellent results in 2Q 2025 are likely to result in higher...

Douglas Kim

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 25th): LG Chem, Shinhan Group, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung Electronics, SCD

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in LG Chem, Shinhan Group, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 18th): Kakaopay, Korzinc, SK Hynix, Samsung Sds, Hanwha Aerospace

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Kakaopay, Korzinc, SK Hynix, Samsung Sds, Hanwha...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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