Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amotiv-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19883:1" rel="noopener">Amotiv (AOV AU)</a> vs. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/arb-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19228:1" rel="noopener">ARB (ARB AU)</a> price-ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.</li>
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Highlights: Going long Amotiv (AOV AU) and short ARB (ARB AU) targets a 6% return.</li>
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Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.</li>
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Context: The Amotiv (AOV AU) vs. ARB (ARB AU) price-ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.

Highlights: Going long Amotiv (AOV AU) and short ARB (ARB AU) targets a 6% return.

Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.


Long Amotiv (AOV AU) Vs. Short ARB (ARB AU): Statistical Arbitrage in Australian Auto Parts

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, DZT 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 ASX Stocks as of Jan 30th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD33.1bn.</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 Northern Star Resources, Lotus Resources, National Australia Bank, BHP, Perseus Mining.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jan 30th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD33.1bn.
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 Northern Star Resources, Lotus Resources, National Australia Bank, BHP, Perseus Mining.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 30th): Northern Star Resources, Lotus Resources

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently nine pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and five sectors.</li>
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
</ul>



Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently nine pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and five sectors.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (27 Jan 2026)

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
<li>
Highlights: Currently eleven pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and five sectors.</li>
<li>
Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
</ul>



Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently eleven pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and five sectors.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (19 Jan 2026)

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jan 9th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD30.6bn.</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 Qube, ANZ, Whitehaven Coal, Woolworths, Lynas Rare Earths.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jan 9th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD30.6bn.
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 Qube, ANZ, Whitehaven Coal, Woolworths, Lynas Rare Earths.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 9th): Qube, ANZ, Whitehaven Coal, Woolworths, Lynas Rare Earths

Australia

Amotiv Limited is an automotive company. The Company manufactures, imports, distributes, and sales automotive products. Amotiv serves customers worldwide.

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Long Amotiv (AOV AU) Vs. Short ARB (ARB AU): Statistical Arbitrage in Australian Auto Parts

Opportunity for 6% return by going long Amotiv (AOV AU) and short ARB (ARB AU) for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion pair trade...

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 30th): Northern Star Resources, Lotus Resources

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Lotus Resources, National...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (27 Jan 2026)

Discover nine pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (19 Jan 2026)

Statistical methodology identifies eleven pair trade opportunities across four markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 9th): Qube, ANZ, Whitehaven Coal, Woolworths, Lynas Rare Earths

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Qube, ANZ, Whitehaven Coal, Woolworths, Lynas Rare...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Long Amotiv (AOV AU) Vs. Short ARB (ARB AU): Statistical Arbitrage in Australian Auto Parts

​Opportunity for 6% return by going long Amotiv (AOV AU) and short ARB (ARB AU) for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion pair trade...

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 30th): Northern Star Resources, Lotus Resources

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Lotus Resources, National...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (27 Jan 2026)

​Discover nine pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (19 Jan 2026)

​Statistical methodology identifies eleven pair trade opportunities across four markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 9th): Qube, ANZ, Whitehaven Coal, Woolworths, Lynas Rare Earths

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Qube, ANZ, Whitehaven Coal, Woolworths, Lynas Rare...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Opportunity for 6% return by going long Amotiv (AOV AU) and short ARB (ARB AU) for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion pair trade...

Discover nine pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Statistical methodology identifies eleven pair trade opportunities across four markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative...