Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>DeepSeek R1 is more than an open-source AI platform; it’s a geopolitical tool designed to reshape global collaboration, attract talent, and influence AI standards under the guise of transparency.</li>
<li>DeepSeek R1’s low-budget claim crafts the illusion of cost-efficiency, aimed at redirecting capital away from expensive U.S.-based AI ventures toward China’s AI ecosystem.</li>
<li>Launched during Trump’s inward-focused rhetoric, DeepSeek projects China as a viable, inclusive, and progressive alternative to the U.S., signaling a collaborative economic and trade option for nations.</li>
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DeepSeek R1 is more than an open-source AI platform; it’s a geopolitical tool designed to reshape global collaboration, attract talent, and influence AI standards under the guise of transparency.
DeepSeek R1’s low-budget claim crafts the illusion of cost-efficiency, aimed at redirecting capital away from expensive U.S.-based AI ventures toward China’s AI ecosystem.
Launched during Trump’s inward-focused rhetoric, DeepSeek projects China as a viable, inclusive, and progressive alternative to the U.S., signaling a collaborative economic and trade option for nations.


DeepSeek R1: An Attempt at Rearranging the World’s AI Furniture & Global Influence

ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The Indonesian stock market was down 2% over the last year despite a flurry of inflows in the summer but this year looks interesting with a new government in place. </li>
<li>GDP growth forecasts are more optimistic for 2025 and government stimulus should help to drive higher consumption, with FDI driven by more value-added investments in the EV-related projects. </li>
<li>Increasing digitalisation of the economy and greater use of AI will drive profitability and data centre growth. Interest rates are expected to fall -50-100bps which should also be supportive.</li>
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The Indonesian stock market was down 2% over the last year despite a flurry of inflows in the summer but this year looks interesting with a new government in place. 
GDP growth forecasts are more optimistic for 2025 and government stimulus should help to drive higher consumption, with FDI driven by more value-added investments in the EV-related projects. 
Increasing digitalisation of the economy and greater use of AI will drive profitability and data centre growth. Interest rates are expected to fall -50-100bps which should also be supportive.


CrossASEAN Indonesia Strategy - Parting Clouds

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>It's time to revisit the network of Alibaba's ( <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd-d7b798e2-202d-4e01-9a1e-799e2ae8f0c7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28434:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK)</a> ) affiliated listed companies for near term investment opportunities</li>
<li>After investing in an ecosystem of online and offline companies over the last 10 years, Alibaba is rapidly restructuring its businesses to refocus on its most profitable opportunities</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sun-art-retail-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:401:1" rel="noopener">Sun Art Retail (6808 HK)</a> will benefit from the synergies of Baba's restructuring</li>
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It's time to revisit the network of Alibaba's ( Alibaba Group Holding (9988 HK) ) affiliated listed companies for near term investment opportunities
After investing in an ecosystem of online and offline companies over the last 10 years, Alibaba is rapidly restructuring its businesses to refocus on its most profitable opportunities

Sun Art Retail (6808 HK) will benefit from the synergies of Baba's restructuring


BABA's Babies: They're All Grown Up Now! Sun Art Retail: A Restructuring Opportunity

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<li>Hong Kong Alpha Portfolio returned 5.23% in December and outperformed the benchmark by 5.92%.  The portfolio has outperformed Hong Kong indexes by 10.36% to 14.38% since its inception on 10/01/24.</li>
<li>About 80% of the portfolio's excess returns have been from alpha generation.  The portfolio has no exposure to Real Estate, Healthcare, Materials, or Energy at this time.</li>
<li>At month end, we sold ZhongAn Online P&amp;C Insurance C (6060 HK) , China Longyuan Power (916 HK) , CRRC Corp Ltd H (1766 HK), and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/weibo-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35280:1" rel="noopener">Weibo (9898 HK)</a> .</li>
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Hong Kong Alpha Portfolio returned 5.23% in December and outperformed the benchmark by 5.92%.  The portfolio has outperformed Hong Kong indexes by 10.36% to 14.38% since its inception on 10/01/24.
About 80% of the portfolio's excess returns have been from alpha generation.  The portfolio has no exposure to Real Estate, Healthcare, Materials, or Energy at this time.
At month end, we sold ZhongAn Online P&amp;C Insurance C (6060 HK) , China Longyuan Power (916 HK) , CRRC Corp Ltd H (1766 HK), and Weibo (9898 HK) .


HONG KONG ALPHA PORTFOLIO (December 2024)

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

Equity Derivatives

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<li>Call volumes dominate tradng across single stocks with the Put/Call ratio hitting its 3rd lowest level since the beginning of November. Volumes continue trend lower in place since early November.</li>
<li>Auto companies seeing big increases in option volumes with Li Auto and Great Wall Motor moving in opposite directions since the middle of the month.  </li>
<li>We add 2 new tables showing the largest volume increases across Puts and Calls – a conveient way to view unusual changes in trading activity.</li>
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Call volumes dominate tradng across single stocks with the Put/Call ratio hitting its 3rd lowest level since the beginning of November. Volumes continue trend lower in place since early November.
Auto companies seeing big increases in option volumes with Li Auto and Great Wall Motor moving in opposite directions since the middle of the month.  
We add 2 new tables showing the largest volume increases across Puts and Calls – a conveient way to view unusual changes in trading activity.


EQD | Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly December 23 – 27

China

Alibaba Group Holding Limited provides online sales services. The Company provides internet infrastructure, electronic commerce, online financial, and internet content services through its subsidiaries. Alibaba Group Holding offers its products and services worldwide.

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DeepSeek R1: An Attempt at Rearranging the World’s AI Furniture & Global Influence

DeepSeek R1 is more than AI; it's a geopolitical tool reshaping global influence. Its low-budget claim fosters an illusion of cost-efficiency,...

Pyari Menon

CrossASEAN Indonesia Strategy - Parting Clouds

The Indonesian stock market was down 2% over the last year despite a flurry of inflows in the summer but this year looks interesting with a new...

Angus Mackintosh

BABA's Babies: They're All Grown Up Now! Sun Art Retail: A Restructuring Opportunity

BABA accepted an offer to sell its 78% stake in Sun Art to DCP Capital, a PE firm. The price is a significant discount of 44% to its last traded...

David Mudd

HONG KONG ALPHA PORTFOLIO (December 2024)

Hong Kong Alpha porfolio returned 5.29% in December and has outperformed Hong Kong indexes by 10% to 14% since its inception on 10/01/24.The...

David Mudd

EQD | Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly December 23 – 27

Trading volumes in single stocks were dominated by call volumes, with the Put/Call ratio at its 3rd lowest level since early November. We...

John Ley

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DeepSeek R1: An Attempt at Rearranging the World’s AI Furniture & Global Influence

DeepSeek R1 is more than AI; it's a geopolitical tool reshaping global influence. Its low-budget claim fosters an illusion of cost-efficiency,...

Pyari Menon

CrossASEAN Indonesia Strategy - Parting Clouds

The Indonesian stock market was down 2% over the last year despite a flurry of inflows in the summer but this year looks interesting with a new...

Angus Mackintosh

BABA's Babies: They're All Grown Up Now! Sun Art Retail: A Restructuring Opportunity

BABA accepted an offer to sell its 78% stake in Sun Art to DCP Capital, a PE firm. The price is a significant discount of 44% to its last traded...

David Mudd

HONG KONG ALPHA PORTFOLIO (December 2024)

Hong Kong Alpha porfolio returned 5.29% in December and has outperformed Hong Kong indexes by 10% to 14% since its inception on 10/01/24.The...

David Mudd

EQD | Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly December 23 – 27

​Trading volumes in single stocks were dominated by call volumes, with the Put/Call ratio at its 3rd lowest level since early November. We...

John Ley

Trading volumes in single stocks were dominated by call volumes, with the Put/Call ratio at its 3rd lowest level since early November. We...