Asia and Global Semiconductor and Tech Research

Andrew Lu

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<strong>US said no on Aixtron US acquisition</strong>: U.S. President issued an order prohibiting Grand Chip buying Germany’s LED equipment vendor Aixtron's US subsidiary on concerning national security threats related to the military applications in satellite communications and radar.</li>
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<strong>No surprise after recently delayed deals: </strong>In "<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/how-will-trump-shape-up-the-global-technology-industry-in-next-four-years" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:6961">How Will Trump Shape up the Global Technology Industry in Next Four Years?</a>" report, we believe US will enhance I.P. protection and national security after Trump got elected…</li>
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Summary

US said no on Aixtron US acquisition: U.S. President issued an order prohibiting Grand Chip buying Germany’s LED equipment vendor Aixtron's US subsidiary on concerning national security threats related to the military applications in satellite communications and radar.

No surprise after recently delayed deals: In "How Will Trump Shape up the Global Technology Industry in Next Four Years?" report, we believe US will enhance I.P. protection and national security after Trump got elected…


US Said No on Aixtron After Taiwan Delayed on PT/Chipmos Acquisition; Any Way Out for China?

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<p>5G considerations have moved to centre stage for operators, vendors, policy makers and regulators globally in recent months as technology roadmaps become clearer. Distinct regional roadmaps are emerging, with network densification a key differentiator between markets. We view dense networks as a key enabler for 5G to succeed. On that basis, China, Japan, and South Korea already operating widespread dense wireless networks today giving them a low-cost route for the further spread of small cells…</p>

5G considerations have moved to centre stage for operators, vendors, policy makers and regulators globally in recent months as technology roadmaps become clearer. Distinct regional roadmaps are emerging, with network densification a key differentiator between markets. We view dense networks as a key enabler for 5G to succeed. On that basis, China, Japan, and South Korea already operating widespread dense wireless networks today giving them a low-cost route for the further spread of small cells…

5G: Will Enhanced TD-LTE Become a Stepping Stone to 5G?

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<strong>BB ratio down to 0.91 for the first time in four-year and below parity in 11 months</strong>: North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.49 billion in orders worldwide in October 2016 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.91, according to SEMI.</li>
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<strong>Sign of a downturn</strong>? For the time being, we identify the downturn as a seasonal one.  However, we would be cautious after Philadelphia and Taiwan Semiconductor index both reached record high levels.</li>
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<strong>Checkpoint</strong>…</li>
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Summary

BB ratio down to 0.91 for the first time in four-year and below parity in 11 months: North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.49 billion in orders worldwide in October 2016 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.91, according to SEMI.

Sign of a downturn? For the time being, we identify the downturn as a seasonal one.  However, we would be cautious after Philadelphia and Taiwan Semiconductor index both reached record high levels.

Checkpoint…


N.A. Semiconductor Equipment BB Ratio to Four Year Low - Sign of a Downturn?

Thematic Investing in Tech and Media, CM Research

Cyrus Mewawalla

Thematic Investing in Tech and Media

Thematic TMT investing

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<p>By 2020, the global cybersecurity market is expected to be worth $170bn, up from $77bn in 2015. But the core issue is that companies need “better” rather than “more” security.</p><p>Most cybersecurity companies sell an imperfect product. The common joke in the industry is that no cybersecurity company can really protect you against the latest threats out there. In a sense, they all overpromise and underdeliver.</p><p>If this is true, should investors steer clear of the sector altogether?</p><p>To help investors answer that question we look at three areas:</p><p>- industry growth drivers</p><p>- corporate governance trends</p><p>- wider cybersecurity industry trends</p>

By 2020, the global cybersecurity market is expected to be worth $170bn, up from $77bn in 2015. But the core issue is that companies need “better” rather than “more” security.Most cybersecurity companies sell an imperfect product. The common joke in the industry is that no cybersecurity company can really protect you against the latest threats out there. In a sense, they all overpromise and underdeliver.If this is true, should investors steer clear of the sector altogether?To help investors answer that question we look at three areas:- industry growth drivers- corporate governance trends- wider cybersecurity industry trends

Cybersecurity as an Investment Theme (Part 2)

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Sean Maher

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We focus on identifying key inflection points in macro data and relative asset performance amid the 'groupthink'  and confirmation bias that characterizes most investment bank analysis.

Macro Driven Investment Insight

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<li><div>Gold miners have crashed about a third since the August 25<sup>th</sup> note warning they were vulnerable to real yields (with which gold inversely correlates) heading higher – the worst looks over.</div></li>
<li><div><span lang="EN-US">With the USD index testing the 100 level, a new consensus has rapidly formed around loose US fiscal policy coinciding with tighter monetary policy in a re-run of the 1980s-dollar bull market.</span></div></li>
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<span lang="EN-US">The US 10-yr yield on a currency hedged basis is attractive again to European/Japanese investors -renewed inflows should</span>…</div></li>
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Gold miners have crashed about a third since the August 25th note warning they were vulnerable to real yields (with which gold inversely correlates) heading higher – the worst looks over.
With the USD index testing the 100 level, a new consensus has rapidly formed around loose US fiscal policy coinciding with tighter monetary policy in a re-run of the 1980s-dollar bull market.

The US 10-yr yield on a currency hedged basis is attractive again to European/Japanese investors -renewed inflows should…


Reflation Trade Overshooting, as Eurozone Political Tail Risk Revives - 17th Nov 2016

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US Said No on Aixtron After Taiwan Delayed on PT/Chipmos Acquisition; Any Way Out for China?

Summary US said no on Aixtron US acquisition: U.S. President issued an order prohibiting Grand Chip buying Germany’s LED equipment vendor...

Andrew Lu

5G: Will Enhanced TD-LTE Become a Stepping Stone to 5G?

5G considerations have moved to centre stage for operators, vendors, policy makers and regulators globally in recent months as technology roadmaps...

New Street Research

N.A. Semiconductor Equipment BB Ratio to Four Year Low - Sign of a Downturn?

Summary BB ratio down to 0.91 for the first time in four-year and below parity in 11 months: North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor...

Andrew Lu

Cybersecurity as an Investment Theme (Part 2)

By 2020, the global cybersecurity market is expected to be worth $170bn, up from $77bn in 2015. But the core issue is that companies need “better”...

CM Research

Reflation Trade Overshooting, as Eurozone Political Tail Risk Revives - 17th Nov 2016

Gold miners have crashed about a third since the August 25th note warning they were vulnerable to real yields (with which gold inversely...

Sean Maher

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