Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 16th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD22.6bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Tatung, Makalot Industrial, Wt Microelectronics, Gold Circuit Electronics.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 16th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD22.6bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Tatung, Makalot Industrial, Wt Microelectronics, Gold Circuit Electronics.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 16th): Tatung, Makalot Industrial, Wt Microelectronics

Semiconductor & Technology Specialist, Ingenuity

William Keating

Semiconductor & Technology Specialist

Ingenuity

Our focus is exclusively on in-depth research & consulting in the broader semiconductor industry. We focus on the key players, namely Intel, Micron, Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung, NVIDIA, AMD, TSMC & Global Foundries - as well as some of the lesser known, but nonetheless critical, companies such as ASML (for EUV), Mellanox, Cavium, Xilinx etc. We specialise in their products, roadmaps, process technologies, competitive advantages & threats etc. We also help our clients understand the implications of new and emerging technologies, e.g. 3D X-Point, 3D NAND, Carbon Nanotubes, Autonomous Driving, Graphene, Silicon Photonics, Wafer-Level Optics, Artificial Intelligence, FPGA, GPU, ASIC etc. 

Semiconductor Analysis & Research

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Global semiconductor sales for the month of March 2025 amounted to $55.9 billion, up 1.8% MoM and up 21.8% YoY</li>
<li>TSMC last week announced that revenue for the month of April amounted to NT$349.57 billion, up 22.2% MoM, up 48.1% YoY and a all time record monthly high</li>
<li>The latest monthly Taiwan semi revenues show little signs of a semi slowdown. Lagging edge remains sluggish, wafer inventories are still too high but leading edge continues to rule</li>
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Global semiconductor sales for the month of March 2025 amounted to $55.9 billion, up 1.8% MoM and up 21.8% YoY
TSMC last week announced that revenue for the month of April amounted to NT$349.57 billion, up 22.2% MoM, up 48.1% YoY and a all time record monthly high
The latest monthly Taiwan semi revenues show little signs of a semi slowdown. Lagging edge remains sluggish, wafer inventories are still too high but leading edge continues to rule


Key Indicator Updates: Semi Sales, WFE Forecast, Latest Taiwan Monthlies & A Blow Out April For TSMC

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 9th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD22.0bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 TSMC, Mediatek, Hon Hai Precision, Asia Vital Components, Chailease, Compal Electronics.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 9th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD22.0bn.
We tabulate league table 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 TSMC, Mediatek, Hon Hai Precision, Asia Vital Components, Chailease, Compal Electronics.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 9th): TSMC, Mediatek, Hon Hai Precision, Asia Vital Components

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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TSMC: +12.7% Premium; Consider Going Long the ADR Spread; Short Interest in Local Shares Approaching Highs</li>
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ASE: +2.0% Premium; Continue to Wait for Near-Parity Before Going Long</li>
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CHT: -0.8% Discount; Wait for More Extreme Level; Short Interest Continues to Spike in ADR</li>
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TSMC: +12.7% Premium; Consider Going Long the ADR Spread; Short Interest in Local Shares Approaching Highs

ASE: +2.0% Premium; Continue to Wait for Near-Parity Before Going Long

CHT: -0.8% Discount; Wait for More Extreme Level; Short Interest Continues to Spike in ADR


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Local Short Interest Approaching Highs; ASE Close to Parity

Technology / Semiconductor / Internet Research

Nicolas Baratte

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

<ul>
<li>Monthly sales are volatile and must be looked at with a modicum of circumspection. Yet, TSMC April revenue growth accelerated to +48% YoY and represent 39% of 2Q revenue guidance. </li>
<li>This opens the possibility of TSMC delivering a decent beat in 2Q. UMC April revenue are inline, Vanguard is below. </li>
<li>Remarkably, TSMC stock is not expensive at 15.4x 2025 EPS, 13x 2026EPS. It is actually the 2nd cheapest stock after UMC.</li>
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Monthly sales are volatile and must be looked at with a modicum of circumspection. Yet, TSMC April revenue growth accelerated to +48% YoY and represent 39% of 2Q revenue guidance. 
This opens the possibility of TSMC delivering a decent beat in 2Q. UMC April revenue are inline, Vanguard is below. 
Remarkably, TSMC stock is not expensive at 15.4x 2025 EPS, 13x 2026EPS. It is actually the 2nd cheapest stock after UMC.


Taiwan Foundry Revenue: Very Strong TSMC April Revenues

Taiwan

United Microelectronics Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets integrated circuits (ICs) and related electronic products.  The Company's main products are consumer electronic ICs, memory ICs, personal computer peripheral ICs, and communication ICs.

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 16th): Tatung, Makalot Industrial, Wt Microelectronics

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Tatung, Makalot Industrial, Wt Microelectronics,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Key Indicator Updates: Semi Sales, WFE Forecast, Latest Taiwan Monthlies & A Blow Out April For TSMC

The latest monthly Taiwan semi revenues show little signs of a semi slowdown. Lagging edge remains sluggish, wafer inventories are still too high...

William Keating

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 9th): TSMC, Mediatek, Hon Hai Precision, Asia Vital Components

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in TSMC, Mediatek, Hon Hai Precision, Asia Vital...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Local Short Interest Approaching Highs; ASE Close to Parity

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Foundry Revenue: Very Strong TSMC April Revenues

TSMC's strong April revenue growth could lead to a beat in 2Q, despite volatile monthly sales. Stock not expensive compared to peers.

Nicolas Baratte

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 16th): Tatung, Makalot Industrial, Wt Microelectronics

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Tatung, Makalot Industrial, Wt Microelectronics,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Key Indicator Updates: Semi Sales, WFE Forecast, Latest Taiwan Monthlies & A Blow Out April For TSMC

The latest monthly Taiwan semi revenues show little signs of a semi slowdown. Lagging edge remains sluggish, wafer inventories are still too high...

William Keating

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 9th): TSMC, Mediatek, Hon Hai Precision, Asia Vital Components

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in TSMC, Mediatek, Hon Hai Precision, Asia Vital...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Local Short Interest Approaching Highs; ASE Close to Parity

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Foundry Revenue: Very Strong TSMC April Revenues

​TSMC's strong April revenue growth could lead to a beat in 2Q, despite volatile monthly sales. Stock not expensive compared to peers.

Nicolas Baratte

TSMC's strong April revenue growth could lead to a beat in 2Q, despite volatile monthly sales. Stock not expensive compared to peers.