Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>In the past several days, one of the biggest news in Asia has been whether the Chinese government may be willing to change its stance on the zero COVID policies.</li>
<li>So far, the Chinese government has not proclaimed any official statement on ending the zero COVID policies. </li>
<li>Although we do not have a crystal ball on the Chinese government's COVID policies, there are increasing probabilities of a major loosening the COVID restrictions in China next year.</li>
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In the past several days, one of the biggest news in Asia has been whether the Chinese government may be willing to change its stance on the zero COVID policies.
So far, the Chinese government has not proclaimed any official statement on ending the zero COVID policies. 
Although we do not have a crystal ball on the Chinese government's COVID policies, there are increasing probabilities of a major loosening the COVID restrictions in China next year.


China's Zero COVID Policy: Confusions Remain on Exact Reopening Timeline - Impact on Korean Stocks

Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We compare how a portfolio composed of our top five picks in each of our thematic reports based on datamining technical publications would have performed versus Indices</li>
<li>The size of outperformance for various periods suggests that incorporating innovation quality index that we use to rank companies can be a solid tool to generate alpha.   </li>
<li>We understand that much of the outperformance is generated by positive skew but even backing out the largest two contributors we see solid outperformance.</li>
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We compare how a portfolio composed of our top five picks in each of our thematic reports based on datamining technical publications would have performed versus Indices
The size of outperformance for various periods suggests that incorporating innovation quality index that we use to rank companies can be a solid tool to generate alpha.   
We understand that much of the outperformance is generated by positive skew but even backing out the largest two contributors we see solid outperformance.


A Look at How a Portfolio Composed of Our Top Five Innovators in Each Report Would Have Performed

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<li>We discuss two positive factors pushing greater demand for Korean preference stocks (value &amp; new government) offset by one major negative factor (market liquidity) this year. </li>
<li>The 28 common shares are on average down 17% YTD versus their preference counterparts which are down on average 17.3% YTD.</li>
<li>The sharp increases in common vs preference shares on Amorepacific Corp, Hotel Shilla, and LG H&amp;H last month may be a bit excessive and the gaps are likely to narrow.  </li>
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We discuss two positive factors pushing greater demand for Korean preference stocks (value &amp; new government) offset by one major negative factor (market liquidity) this year. 
The 28 common shares are on average down 17% YTD versus their preference counterparts which are down on average 17.3% YTD.
The sharp increases in common vs preference shares on Amorepacific Corp, Hotel Shilla, and LG H&amp;H last month may be a bit excessive and the gaps are likely to narrow.  


Korean Prefs Vs Common: Closing the Gaps on Select Stocks

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

Shenton Research

Shenton 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 KRX stocks as of Jul 24th. The aggregated short interest was USD15.9bn.</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 Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung Electronics, OCI, SK Hynix, Rainbow Robotics.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 24th. The aggregated short interest was USD15.9bn.
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 Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung Electronics, OCI, SK Hynix, Rainbow Robotics.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 24th): Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung Electronics, OCI, SK Hynix

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<li>In this insight, we discuss the recent COVID-19 stats including cases, deaths, and recovery/death rates.</li>
<li>In addition, we analyze the easing of travel restrictions among major Asian countries including Australia, India, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and South Korea. </li>
<li>More countries are treating COVID-19 not as a pandemic but as a serious flu. </li>
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In this insight, we discuss the recent COVID-19 stats including cases, deaths, and recovery/death rates.
In addition, we analyze the easing of travel restrictions among major Asian countries including Australia, India, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and South Korea. 
More countries are treating COVID-19 not as a pandemic but as a serious flu. 


A Review of COVID-19 Cases & The Easing of Travel Restrictions in Major Asian Countries

South Korea

Amorepacific Corp. develops, manufactures, and exports skin care, make-up, and fragrance products. The Company also produces and markets personal care and health-related products, such as shampoos, soaps, toothpastes, and health teas.

Amorepacific Corporation (Preferred) (090435 KS)

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Amorepacific Corporation (Preferred) (090435 KS)

China's Zero COVID Policy: Confusions Remain on Exact Reopening Timeline - Impact on Korean Stocks

As a result of news of China potentially reopening its economy with reduced COVID restrictions sometime in 2023, the major reopening plays in Korea...

Douglas Kim

A Look at How a Portfolio Composed of Our Top Five Innovators in Each Report Would Have Performed

Our datamining reports ranks companies within thematic based on innovation quality. We see strong outperformance in a portfolio built using the top...

Pyari Menon

Korean Prefs Vs Common: Closing the Gaps on Select Stocks

We discuss two positive factors pushing greater demand for Korean preference stocks (value & new government) offset by one major negative factor...

Douglas Kim

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 24th): Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung Electronics, OCI, SK Hynix

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung Electronics, OCI, SK...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

A Review of COVID-19 Cases & The Easing of Travel Restrictions in Major Asian Countries

We discuss the recent COVID-19 stats including cases, deaths, and recovery/death rates in major Asian countries. More countries are treating COVID...

Douglas Kim

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