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

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 Dec 19th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD29.0bn.</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 Transurban, ANZ, Brambles, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, BHP.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Dec 19th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD29.0bn.
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 Transurban, ANZ, Brambles, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, BHP.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 18th): Transurban, ANZ, Brambles, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, BHP

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Nov 14th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD27.1bn.</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, Aristocrat Leisure, Sonic Healthcare, Super Retail, DroneShield.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Nov 14th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD27.1bn.
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, Aristocrat Leisure, Sonic Healthcare, Super Retail, DroneShield.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 14th): Northern Star Resources, Aristocrat Leisure, Sonic Healthcare

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 24th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD27.5bn.</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 Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma Pharmaceuticals.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 24th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD27.5bn.
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 Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma Pharmaceuticals.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 24th): Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma Pharmaceuticals

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>The original trade was discussed at end-April in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/tax-loss-selling-in-australia-2024-historical-analysis-and-a-trade-basket" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:139337" rel="noopener">Tax-Loss Selling in Australia 2024 - Historical Analysis and A Trade Basket</a> then updated <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/tax-loss-selling-in-australia-2024-a-trade-basket-updated" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/tax-loss-selling-in-australia-2024-the-may-basket-april-basket-2-3-to-6-3-rtn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. </li>
<li>That has done OK. The LIQUID basket has delta neutral performance of +8.4% over 2mos; LIQUID+LESSLIQUID +7.2%; If one did a mixed basket (3x L+LL + 1x Illiquids) it's +8.6%.</li>
<li>Now it is time to reverse the trade, buying the basket you were short, and running it against index for the next 6-8 weeks.</li>
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The original trade was discussed at end-April in Tax-Loss Selling in Australia 2024 - Historical Analysis and A Trade Basket then updated here and here. 
That has done OK. The LIQUID basket has delta neutral performance of +8.4% over 2mos; LIQUID+LESSLIQUID +7.2%; If one did a mixed basket (3x L+LL + 1x Illiquids) it's +8.6%.
Now it is time to reverse the trade, buying the basket you were short, and running it against index for the next 6-8 weeks.


Tax-Loss Selling In Australia 2024 - Time To Reverse The Trade (7.2-8.6% Rtn in Two Months So Far)

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>Changes to the S&amp;P/ASX indices, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vaneck-rare-earth-strategic-me" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32320:1" rel="noopener">REMX US</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vaneck-vectors-junior-gold-miners-etf" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32845:1" rel="noopener">GDXJ US</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vaneck-vectors-australian-property-etf" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30998:1" rel="noopener">MVA AU</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vaneck-vectors-australian-equal-weight-etf" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24297:1" rel="noopener">MVW AU</a> and other indices will be implemented at the close on Friday.</li>
<li>There is over +/-A$5m to trade or +/-3x ADV to trade on nearly 100 stocks and will be a huge volume day for the stocks at the close.</li>
<li>Use the volume on the buy and sell side to increase/reduce positions especially on the deletes where there will be liquidity to cover shorts on stocks that have dropped significantly.</li>
</ul>


Changes to the S&amp;P/ASX indices, REMX US, GDXJ US, MVA AU, MVW AU and other indices will be implemented at the close on Friday.
There is over +/-A$5m to trade or +/-3x ADV to trade on nearly 100 stocks and will be a huge volume day for the stocks at the close.
Use the volume on the buy and sell side to increase/reduce positions especially on the deletes where there will be liquidity to cover shorts on stocks that have dropped significantly.


Australia: S&P/ASX, REMX, GDXJ, MVA, MVW & Other Index Flows on Friday

Australia

BrainChip Holdings Ltd operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides neural computing technology solutions. Brainchip Holdings offers artificial neural networks, software, and digital hardware solutions in Australia and the United States.

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ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 18th): Transurban, ANZ, Brambles, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, BHP

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Transurban, ANZ, Brambles, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, BHP.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 14th): Northern Star Resources, Aristocrat Leisure, Sonic Healthcare

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Aristocrat Leisure, Sonic...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 24th): Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma Pharmaceuticals

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Reece, Bluescope Steel, APA, Transurban, Sigma...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Tax-Loss Selling In Australia 2024 - Time To Reverse The Trade (7.2-8.6% Rtn in Two Months So Far)

Many of the stocks in the most beaten-down list are Australia-listed lithium producers. Some down today. Others in Asia are down today too. If one...

Travis Lundy

Australia: S&P/ASX, REMX, GDXJ, MVA, MVW & Other Index Flows on Friday

There are a bunch of rebalances that will be implemented in Australia on Friday. Nearly 100 stocks will have over A$5m or more than 3x ADV to...

Brian Freitas

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