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 Nov 28th. The aggregated short interest was USD28.1bn.</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, King Yuan Electronics, ASE Industrial, Acer, Jentech Precision Industrial, Lite-On Technology, King Yuan Electronics, ASE Industrial, Acer, Jentech Precision Industrial.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Nov 28th. The aggregated short interest was USD28.1bn.
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, King Yuan Electronics, ASE Industrial, Acer, Jentech Precision Industrial, Lite-On Technology, King Yuan Electronics, ASE Industrial, Acer, Jentech Precision Industrial.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Nov 28th): Lite-On Technology, King Yuan Electronics, ASE Industrial

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

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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>
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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>
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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

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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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Nov 28th): Lite-On Technology, King Yuan Electronics, ASE Industrial

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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Nov 28th): Lite-On Technology, King Yuan Electronics, ASE Industrial

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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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

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...