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 analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-South Korea in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on SK Hynix, SKSQUARE, Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics, SAMSUNG EPIS, Samsung Elec (PREF).</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-South Korea in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on SK Hynix, SKSQUARE, Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics, SAMSUNG EPIS, Samsung Elec (PREF).


MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Mar): SK Hynix, SKSQUARE, Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Mar 6th. The aggregated short interest was USD13.9bn.</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 S-Oil, Celltrion, Alteogen, ECOPROBM, Samyang Food.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Mar 6th. The aggregated short interest was USD13.9bn.
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 S-Oil, Celltrion, Alteogen, ECOPROBM, Samyang Food.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Mar 6th): S-Oil, Celltrion, Alteogen, ECOPROBM, Samyang Food

<ul>
<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-South Korea in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on SK Hynix, KEPCO, MIRAE ASSET SEC, Samsung SDI, Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, LG Energy Solution.</li>
</ul>


We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-South Korea in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on SK Hynix, KEPCO, MIRAE ASSET SEC, Samsung SDI, Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial, LG Energy Solution.


MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Feb): SK Hynix, KEPCO, MIRAE ASSET SEC, Samsung SDI

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Index Rebalance

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<li>Korea Value-Up Index outperformed KOSPI, KOSPI200, and KOSDAQ in the past year, resulting in further interest in the index. </li>
<li>The announcement of the Korea Value-Up Index rebalance for this year to be announced in the last week of May and the rebalance date is expected around mid-June 2026.</li>
<li>In this insight, we provided a list of top 10 potential inclusions and top 10 exclusions in the Korea Value Up index rebalance in June 2026. </li>
</ul>


Korea Value-Up Index outperformed KOSPI, KOSPI200, and KOSDAQ in the past year, resulting in further interest in the index. 
The announcement of the Korea Value-Up Index rebalance for this year to be announced in the last week of May and the rebalance date is expected around mid-June 2026.
In this insight, we provided a list of top 10 potential inclusions and top 10 exclusions in the Korea Value Up index rebalance in June 2026. 


Korea Value-Up Index: Rebalancing in 2026 and Outperformance Vs KOSPI

Event-Driven

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<li>On 23 December, Doosan Corp (000150 KS) announced that it plans to sell an 18.05% stake (11.7 million shares) in Doosan Robotics (454910 KS) for 948 billion won.</li>
<li>It appears that the main purpose of sale is to secure adequate capital for Doosan Corp to acquire SK Siltron which is up for sale.</li>
<li>SK Siltron's corporate value is estimated at around 5 trillion won, so the transaction size for the 70.6% stake up for sale is expected to 3-4 trillion won+.</li>
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On 23 December, Doosan Corp (000150 KS) announced that it plans to sell an 18.05% stake (11.7 million shares) in Doosan Robotics (454910 KS) for 948 billion won.
It appears that the main purpose of sale is to secure adequate capital for Doosan Corp to acquire SK Siltron which is up for sale.
SK Siltron's corporate value is estimated at around 5 trillion won, so the transaction size for the 70.6% stake up for sale is expected to 3-4 trillion won+.


Doosan Corp To Sell 18.05% Stake in Doosan Robotics for 948 Billion Won

South Korea

LG Corp. is a holding company, which operates subsidiaries including LG Electronics, LG Household & Health Care, LG Chem Ltd., and Dacom Corp. The Company's main business areas are electronics, chemicals, and household products manufacturing and telecommunications services.

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MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Mar): SK Hynix, SKSQUARE, Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics

We analyzed MS-South Korea's consensus for Mar 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in SK Hynix, SKSQUARE, Hyundai Motor, Samsung Electronics,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Mar 6th): S-Oil, Celltrion, Alteogen, ECOPROBM, Samyang Food

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in S-Oil, Celltrion, Alteogen, ECOPROBM, Samyang Food.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Feb): SK Hynix, KEPCO, MIRAE ASSET SEC, Samsung SDI

We analyzed MS-South Korea's consensus for Feb 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in SK Hynix (000660 KS), KEPCO (015760 KS), MIRAE ASSET SEC...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Korea Value-Up Index: Rebalancing in 2026 and Outperformance Vs KOSPI

Korea Value-Up Index outperformed KOSPI, KOSPI200, and KOSDAQ in the past year, resulting in further interest in the index.

Douglas Kim

Doosan Corp To Sell 18.05% Stake in Doosan Robotics for 948 Billion Won

Doosan Corp (000150 KS) announced that it plans to sell an 18.05% stake (11.7 million shares) in Doosan Robotics (454910 KS) for 948 billion won.

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