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

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<li>AI PCs turning the PC refresh into a gradual, extended up-cycle</li>
<li>Memory inflation is one of the major margin risks for PC makers in 2026</li>
<li>Dell's server business indicates AI factory build-outs becoming a multi-year investment cycle. Remain long Dell, Asustek, Acer.</li>
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AI PCs turning the PC refresh into a gradual, extended up-cycle
Memory inflation is one of the major margin risks for PC makers in 2026
Dell's server business indicates AI factory build-outs becoming a multi-year investment cycle. Remain long Dell, Asustek, Acer.


PC Monitor: Dell/HP Results Support PC Up-Cycle Into 2026E

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 TWSE Stocks as of Nov 21st. The aggregated short interest was USD28.0bn.</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 King Yuan Electronics, MediaTek, Asustek Computer, Nan Ya Plastics, Zhen Ding Technology, King Yuan Electronics, MediaTek, Asustek Computer, Nan Ya Plastics, Zhen Ding Technology.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Nov 21st. The aggregated short interest was USD28.0bn.
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 King Yuan Electronics, MediaTek, Asustek Computer, Nan Ya Plastics, Zhen Ding Technology, King Yuan Electronics, MediaTek, Asustek Computer, Nan Ya Plastics, Zhen Ding Technology.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Nov 21st): King Yuan Electronics, MediaTek, Asustek Computer

AI | Semiconductors | Commodities, Mint Finance

Raghav Vashisht

AI | Semiconductors | Commodities

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

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<li>DRAM has jumped 172 % YoY and is still climbing; another 30–50 % hike is baked into Q4, wiping out the 4–6 % operating margins most PC OEMs live on.</li>
<li>Intel’s soldered-down LPDDR5X, once hated for killing the lucrative RAM-up-sell, now locks the memory cost inside the processor.</li>
<li>With memory inflation off their books via a safe margin play, OEMs can hold notebook ASPs and guidance</li>
</ul>


DRAM has jumped 172 % YoY and is still climbing; another 30–50 % hike is baked into Q4, wiping out the 4–6 % operating margins most PC OEMs live on.
Intel’s soldered-down LPDDR5X, once hated for killing the lucrative RAM-up-sell, now locks the memory cost inside the processor.
With memory inflation off their books via a safe margin play, OEMs can hold notebook ASPs and guidance


How 172% DRAM Spikes Turn Intel’s ‘Worst’ Feature Into Its Best Asset

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Nov 7th. The aggregated short interest was USD27.6bn.</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 Yageo, Macronix Intl, WT Microelectronics, TSMC, Unimicron Technology, Yageo, Macronix Intl, WT Microelectronics, TSMC, Unimicron Technology.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Nov 7th. The aggregated short interest was USD27.6bn.
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 Yageo, Macronix Intl, WT Microelectronics, TSMC, Unimicron Technology, Yageo, Macronix Intl, WT Microelectronics, TSMC, Unimicron Technology.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Nov 7th): Yageo, Macronix Intl, WT Microelectronics, TSMC

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 31st. The aggregated short interest was USD28.2bn.</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 Lite-On Technology, Yageo, TECO Electric &amp; Machinery, WT Microelectronics, Nanya Technology, Lite-On Technology, Yageo, TECO Electric &amp; Machinery, WT Microelectronics, Nanya Technology.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 31st. The aggregated short interest was USD28.2bn.
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 Lite-On Technology, Yageo, TECO Electric &amp; Machinery, WT Microelectronics, Nanya Technology, Lite-On Technology, Yageo, TECO Electric &amp; Machinery, WT Microelectronics, Nanya Technology.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 31st): Lite-On Technology, Yageo, TECO Electric & Machinery

Taiwan

Acer Inc. manufactures and distributes semiconductor products, personal computers, computer peripherals, multimedia products, and computer software. The Company also provides maintenance and repair services to customers.  In addition, Acer Inc. operates real estate business. The Company markets its products under the Acer brand name.

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PC Monitor: Dell/HP Results Support PC Up-Cycle Into 2026E

AI PCs are driving a gradual extended PC refresh cycle, with memory inflation posing a margin risk for PC makers in 2026E.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Nov 21st): King Yuan Electronics, MediaTek, Asustek Computer

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in King Yuan Electronics (2449 TT), MediaTek (2454...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

How 172% DRAM Spikes Turn Intel’s ‘Worst’ Feature Into Its Best Asset

DRAM prices have surged 172% YoY, impacting PC OEMs' operating margins. Intel's LPDDR5X now includes memory cost, allowing OEMs to maintain...

Mint Finance

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Nov 7th): Yageo, Macronix Intl, WT Microelectronics, TSMC

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Yageo (2327 TT), Macronix Intl (2337 TT), WT...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 31st): Lite-On Technology, Yageo, TECO Electric & Machinery

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Lite-On Technology (2301 TT), Yageo (2327 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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PC Monitor: Dell/HP Results Support PC Up-Cycle Into 2026E

​AI PCs are driving a gradual extended PC refresh cycle, with memory inflation posing a margin risk for PC makers in 2026E.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Nov 21st): King Yuan Electronics, MediaTek, Asustek Computer

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in King Yuan Electronics (2449 TT), MediaTek (2454...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

How 172% DRAM Spikes Turn Intel’s ‘Worst’ Feature Into Its Best Asset

​DRAM prices have surged 172% YoY, impacting PC OEMs' operating margins. Intel's LPDDR5X now includes memory cost, allowing OEMs to maintain...

Mint Finance

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Nov 7th): Yageo, Macronix Intl, WT Microelectronics, TSMC

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Yageo (2327 TT), Macronix Intl (2337 TT), WT...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 31st): Lite-On Technology, Yageo, TECO Electric & Machinery

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Lite-On Technology (2301 TT), Yageo (2327 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

AI PCs are driving a gradual extended PC refresh cycle, with memory inflation posing a margin risk for PC makers in 2026E.

DRAM prices have surged 172% YoY, impacting PC OEMs' operating margins. Intel's LPDDR5X now includes memory cost, allowing OEMs to maintain...