Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>There are no constituent changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-500-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22886:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P 500 INDEX (SPX INDEX)</a> in June but there are capping changes for the Select Sector indices and the Equal Weight Index.</li>
<li>The round-trip trade is US$17.4bn with a big chunk from the Equal Weight Index, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/communication-services-select-sector-spdr-fund" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27534:1" rel="noopener">Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/energy-select-sector-spdr-fund" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27537:1" rel="noopener">Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE US)</a>. </li>
<li>The largest flows are expected in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/exxon-mobil-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:811:1" rel="noopener">Exxon Mobil</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alphabet-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33361:1" rel="noopener">Alphabet</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chevron-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11091:1" rel="noopener">Chevron Corp</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/visa-inc-class-a-shares" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8707:1" rel="noopener">Visa</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/blackstone-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27166:1" rel="noopener">Blackstone</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/live-nation-entertainment-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6893:1" rel="noopener">Live Nation Entertainment</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meta-platforms-inc-class-a-facebook" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:665:1" rel="noopener">Meta</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/broadcom-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:998:1" rel="noopener">Broadcom</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tko-group-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40463:1" rel="noopener">TKO Group Holdings</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dell-technologies-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32189:1" rel="noopener">Dell Technologies</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/omnicom-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15775:1" rel="noopener">Omnicom Group</a>.</li>
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There are no constituent changes for the S&amp;P 500 INDEX (SPX INDEX) in June but there are capping changes for the Select Sector indices and the Equal Weight Index.
The round-trip trade is US$17.4bn with a big chunk from the Equal Weight Index, Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC US) and Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE US). 
The largest flows are expected in Exxon Mobil, Alphabet, Chevron Corp, Visa, Blackstone, Live Nation Entertainment, Meta, Broadcom, TKO Group Holdings, Dell Technologies and Omnicom Group.


Select Sector Indices and S&P Equal Weight Rebalance Preview: US$17bn Round-Trip Trade

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Airbnb's financial results for the first quarter of 2025 reflect both strengths and challenges as the company continues to navigate a dynamic global travel landscape.</li><li>The company reported revenue of $2.3 billion, a 6% year-over-year increase.</li><li>However, it's worth noting that without the impact of foreign exchange and calendar factors such as Easter shifting from Q1 2024, this revenue growth would have been 11%.</li></ul>

Airbnb's financial results for the first quarter of 2025 reflect both strengths and challenges as the company continues to navigate a dynamic global travel landscape.The company reported revenue of $2.3 billion, a 6% year-over-year increase.However, it's worth noting that without the impact of foreign exchange and calendar factors such as Easter shifting from Q1 2024, this revenue growth would have been 11%.

Airbnb’s Bold New Move: AI, Apps, & Affordable Stays Driving Global Surge!

<ul><li>Airbnb’s latest earnings report sent its stock surging 12.6% as investors reacted to stronger-than expected financial performance and ambitious growth plans.</li><li>Despite missing out on much of the recent travel boom, the company is now positioning itself as the “Amazon of travel” by expanding beyond its traditional short-term rental business.</li><li>CEO Brian Chesky emphasized this strategic pivot, revealing plans to invest up to $250 million in new businesses set to launch in May.</li></ul>

Airbnb’s latest earnings report sent its stock surging 12.6% as investors reacted to stronger-than expected financial performance and ambitious growth plans.Despite missing out on much of the recent travel boom, the company is now positioning itself as the “Amazon of travel” by expanding beyond its traditional short-term rental business.CEO Brian Chesky emphasized this strategic pivot, revealing plans to invest up to $250 million in new businesses set to launch in May.

Airbnb Inc.: A $250 Million Bet To Make It the Amazon of Travel?

Podcast by Andrew Walker, a PM at Rangeley Capital, Yet Another Value Podcast

Yet Another Value Podcast

Podcast by Andrew Walker, a PM at Rangeley Capital

Yet Another Value Podcast is a new podcast from Andrew Walker, the founder of yetanothervalueblog.substack.com/. We interview top investors and dive deep into stocks and companies they are currently working on and investing in. While nothing on this channel is investing advice and everyone should do their own diligence, our goal is to frequently feature edgy and actionable value and/or event driven ideas. Please see our legal and disclaimer at: https://yetanothervalueblog.substack.com/p/legal-and-disclaimer

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Insiders are selling more than buying, especially in the technology sector</li><li>Spin-offs like Western Digital and Lionsgate Studios are of interest to insiders</li><li>Public Brook is a hotel company where insiders are buying stock and preferred shares, signaling potential value unlocking opportunities. Insiders are expected to start returning capital to shareholders, but the question remains if they will follow through.</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.</em></p>

Insiders are selling more than buying, especially in the technology sectorSpin-offs like Western Digital and Lionsgate Studios are of interest to insidersPublic Brook is a hotel company where insiders are buying stock and preferred shares, signaling potential value unlocking opportunities. Insiders are expected to start returning capital to shareholders, but the question remains if they will follow through.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Inside Arbitrage's Asif Suria shares his thesis on insider purchases at Pebblebrook $PEB

<ul><li>Airbnb, Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing a mixture of positives and negatives.</li><li>The company experienced continued growth in Nights and Experiences Booked, with bookings reaching 123 million, and saw a 10% increase in revenue year-over-year to $3.7 billion.</li><li>Net income stood at $1.4 billion, translating to a notable 37% net income margin.</li></ul>

Airbnb, Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, showcasing a mixture of positives and negatives.The company experienced continued growth in Nights and Experiences Booked, with bookings reaching 123 million, and saw a 10% increase in revenue year-over-year to $3.7 billion.Net income stood at $1.4 billion, translating to a notable 37% net income margin.

Airbnb Inc.: Expansion into New Markets As A Strategic Growth Enabler! - Major Drivers

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Airbnb, Inc. operates an online marketplace for travel information and booking services. The Company offers lodging, home-stay, and tourism services via websites and mobile applications. Airbnb serves clients worldwide.

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