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 short interest of KRX stocks as of Aug 29th. The aggregated short interest was USD10.4bn.</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 LIG Nex1, Alteogen, SamsungF&amp;MIns, SK Hynix, SKC.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Aug 29th. The aggregated short interest was USD10.4bn.
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 LIG Nex1, Alteogen, SamsungF&amp;MIns, SK Hynix, SKC.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 29th): LIG Nex1, Alteogen, Samsung F&M Ins, SK Hynix, SKC

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Daishin Securities

Daishin Securities

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

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Equity Bottom-Up

Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Earnings beat on strong overseas performance offsetting weak domestic results</li><li>Overseas subsidiaries show signs of improvement (Rev: +15% YoY, OP: 70% YoY)</li><li>Improved raw material cost pressure and domestic demand likely to support 2H25 standalone earnings</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Earnings beat on strong overseas performance offsetting weak domestic resultsOverseas subsidiaries show signs of improvement (Rev: +15% YoY, OP: 70% YoY)Improved raw material cost pressure and domestic demand likely to support 2H25 standalone earningsContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Lotte Chilsung (005300 KS Aug 5, 2025) - Overseas Momentum Picking up Speed

<ul>
<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

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated short interest was USD8.7bn.</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 Amorepacific, Doosan Enerbility, Mirae Asset Sec, Woori Financial, Kakaobank, Ls Electric, Hyundai Rotem, Hybe.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated short interest was USD8.7bn.
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 Amorepacific, Doosan Enerbility, Mirae Asset Sec, Woori Financial, Kakaobank, Ls Electric, Hyundai Rotem, Hybe.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 27th): Amorepacific, Doosan Enerbility, Mirae Asset Sec

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

<ul>
<li>In this insight, we provide 3 major fundamental criteria for screening major Korean F&amp;B companies. </li>
<li>Three major criteria include 3 years CAGR revenue growth of 5% or more, increase in net margin in 2024, and overseas sales more than 10% of total sales.</li>
<li>Of the 30 Korean F&amp;B companies mentioned in this insight, only six companies meet these criteria including Samyang Foods, Orion Corp, Hitejinro, Lotte Wellfood, Daesang Corporation, and Pulmuone.</li>
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In this insight, we provide 3 major fundamental criteria for screening major Korean F&amp;B companies. 
Three major criteria include 3 years CAGR revenue growth of 5% or more, increase in net margin in 2024, and overseas sales more than 10% of total sales.
Of the 30 Korean F&amp;B companies mentioned in this insight, only six companies meet these criteria including Samyang Foods, Orion Corp, Hitejinro, Lotte Wellfood, Daesang Corporation, and Pulmuone.


Korean F&B: Focus on Companies With Strongest Export Growth

South Korea

Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co., Ltd. manufactures alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages such as carbonic acid drinks, fruit juices, soybean drinks, teas, and traditional health beverages.

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Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co (005300 KS)

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 29th): LIG Nex1, Alteogen, Samsung F&M Ins, SK Hynix, SKC

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in LIG Nex1, Alteogen, SamsungF&MIns, SK Hynix, SKC.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Lotte Chilsung (005300 KS Aug 5, 2025) - Overseas Momentum Picking up Speed

Earnings beat on strong overseas performance offsetting weak domestic results. Overseas subsidiaries show signs of improvement (Rev: +15% YoY, OP:...

Daishin Securities

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 (Jun 27th): Amorepacific, Doosan Enerbility, Mirae Asset Sec

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Amorepacific (090430 KS), Doosan Enerbility...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Korean F&B: Focus on Companies With Strongest Export Growth

We provide 3 fundamental criteria for screening Korean F&B companies including 3-years CAGR revenue growth of 5% or more, higher net margin in...

Douglas Kim

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