HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>YTD, the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX)</a> has gained 4.8%, possibly kick-starting the January effect for 2026.</li>
<li>Over the last 13 years, January has been the only month to register as the best one in a year five times, with an average return of 6.7%. </li>
<li>If we count all the months of January since 2014, its average return is 1.6%, putting it the third-best-return month after July and November.</li>
</ul>


YTD, the Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX) has gained 4.8%, possibly kick-starting the January effect for 2026.
Over the last 13 years, January has been the only month to register as the best one in a year five times, with an average return of 6.7%. 
If we count all the months of January since 2014, its average return is 1.6%, putting it the third-best-return month after July and November.


China Strategy: January Effect, Believe It or Not?

Asia Real Estate News Tracker, Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate News Tracker

Tracking developments across Asia's regional real estate markets

<ul><li>Macquarie's UI Boustead is aiming for a $700 million IPO in Singapore to boost its capital.</li><li>OUE REIT is negotiating to acquire a significant $360 million stake in Sydney's Salesforce Tower.</li><li>Mitsubishi Estate sold its $403 million stake in a London office building to Daibiru, reflecting market shifts.</li></ul>

Macquarie's UI Boustead is aiming for a $700 million IPO in Singapore to boost its capital.OUE REIT is negotiating to acquire a significant $360 million stake in Sydney's Salesforce Tower.Mitsubishi Estate sold its $403 million stake in a London office building to Daibiru, reflecting market shifts.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (09-Jan-2026): Macquarie’s UI Boustead aims for $700M Singapore IPO.

Research and consultancy, Tabbush Report

Daniel Tabbush

Research and consultancy

Tabbush Report

We provide research and consultancy on Asian banks. Our focus is on what we call “Asian bank research, without the noise.” We are interested in the most critical swing-factors for banks, the NPL and credit cycle, and where we believe there is a gap between perception and reality. We often focus on the less studied components of bank financial statements.  Our research is highly thematic, sometimes examining unlisted banks and companies as a window on mainstream banks. 

Being independent allows us to look at smaller banks, often overlooked by others. Analysis of BIS bank guidelines in the context of Asia, is also a focal point, while we also analyze global banks operating in the region. We use what we believe is the most comprehensive, reliable financials database, SNL Financial. S&P Capital IQ augments our database, with corporate data and CEIC, with economics. 

Asian bank research, without the noise.

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<li>HKMA data shows the loss loan ratio in HK is up 7.5x from FY19 to 2Q25. These are the worst of the worst bad loans </li>
<li>Substandard loan ratio in HK is up 4.7x over the same period, and this bucket can gradually migrate to worse buckets, requiring more credit costs</li>
<li>Overdue loan ratio and rescheduled loan ratio in HK is up 5.4x over this period, and these are not technically NPLs</li>
</ul>


HKMA data shows the loss loan ratio in HK is up 7.5x from FY19 to 2Q25. These are the worst of the worst bad loans 
Substandard loan ratio in HK is up 4.7x over the same period, and this bucket can gradually migrate to worse buckets, requiring more credit costs
Overdue loan ratio and rescheduled loan ratio in HK is up 5.4x over this period, and these are not technically NPLs


HSBC - Loss Loans up 7.5x from FY19 to 2Q25 in HKMA Industry Data. Hang Seng Bank Buyout, Now?

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<li>In the last 4 weeks, the HSI constituents with the highest yields have gained 3-4%, while the lowest-yielding ones have lost an average of 4%. </li>
<li>The top 15 high-yield constituents will deliver an average yield of 6.2% for FY26. The number increased to 25 when we include those at over 5%.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-mobile-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27:1" rel="noopener">China Mobile (941 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cnooc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:175:1" rel="noopener">CNOOC Ltd (883 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haidilao-international-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27044:1" rel="noopener">Haidilao International Holding (6862 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-unicom-hong-kong-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1016:1" rel="noopener">China Unicom Hong Kong (762 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/power-assets-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:788:1" rel="noopener">Power Assets Holdings (6 HK)</a> also have net cash. </li>
</ul>


In the last 4 weeks, the HSI constituents with the highest yields have gained 3-4%, while the lowest-yielding ones have lost an average of 4%. 
The top 15 high-yield constituents will deliver an average yield of 6.2% for FY26. The number increased to 25 when we include those at over 5%.

China Mobile (941 HK), CNOOC Ltd (883 HK), Haidilao International Holding (6862 HK), China Unicom Hong Kong (762 HK), and Power Assets Holdings (6 HK) also have net cash. 


Singapore Market Roundup, Singapore Market Roundup

Singapore Market Roundup

<ul>
<li>China Sunsine's dividend policy prompts re-rating; UOBKH raises TP to 95 cents.                     </li>
<li>Challenges of a CLI-Mapletree meeting                            </li>
<li>DBS is RHB's preferred choice among Singapore banks.</li>
</ul>


China Sunsine's dividend policy prompts re-rating; UOBKH raises TP to 95 cents.                     
Challenges of a CLI-Mapletree meeting                            
DBS is RHB's preferred choice among Singapore banks.


Singapore Market Roundup (21-Nov-2025): UOBKH raises China Sunsine's TP to 95 cents after

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China Strategy: January Effect, Believe It or Not?

The HSI has gained 4.8% YTD, potentially signalling a January effect for 2026. Over the last 13 years, January has been the best-performing month...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Asia Real Estate Tracker (09-Jan-2026): Macquarie’s UI Boustead aims for $700M Singapore IPO.

Macquarie's UI Boustead aims for a $700M IPO, OUE REIT seeks a $360M Sydney stake, while various other significant real estate transactions...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

HSBC - Loss Loans up 7.5x from FY19 to 2Q25 in HKMA Industry Data. Hang Seng Bank Buyout, Now?

HSBC interview with Bloomberg shows another set of cost-cutting efforts. For anybody following this bank for ~20 years, a pattern is clear. It's...

Daniel Tabbush

HK Strategy: Focusing Back on Yields

High-yield HSI constituents have outperformed low-yield ones in the last 4 weeks, reversing the pattern this year. The top 15 will deliver a 6.2%...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Singapore Market Roundup (21-Nov-2025): UOBKH raises China Sunsine's TP to 95 cents after

China Sunsine's dividend policy leads to a re-rating; UOBKH raises target price to 95 cents. DBS is RHB's top pick among Singapore banks.

Singapore Market Roundup

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China Strategy: January Effect, Believe It or Not?

​The HSI has gained 4.8% YTD, potentially signalling a January effect for 2026. Over the last 13 years, January has been the best-performing month...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Asia Real Estate Tracker (09-Jan-2026): Macquarie’s UI Boustead aims for $700M Singapore IPO.

Macquarie's UI Boustead aims for a $700M IPO, OUE REIT seeks a $360M Sydney stake, while various other significant real estate transactions...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

HSBC - Loss Loans up 7.5x from FY19 to 2Q25 in HKMA Industry Data. Hang Seng Bank Buyout, Now?

HSBC interview with Bloomberg shows another set of cost-cutting efforts. For anybody following this bank for ~20 years, a pattern is clear. It's...

Daniel Tabbush

HK Strategy: Focusing Back on Yields

​High-yield HSI constituents have outperformed low-yield ones in the last 4 weeks, reversing the pattern this year. The top 15 will deliver a 6.2%...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Singapore Market Roundup (21-Nov-2025): UOBKH raises China Sunsine's TP to 95 cents after

China Sunsine's dividend policy leads to a re-rating; UOBKH raises target price to 95 cents. DBS is RHB's top pick among Singapore banks.

Singapore Market Roundup

The HSI has gained 4.8% YTD, potentially signalling a January effect for 2026. Over the last 13 years, January has been the best-performing month...

High-yield HSI constituents have outperformed low-yield ones in the last 4 weeks, reversing the pattern this year. The top 15 will deliver a 6.2%...