Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

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<ul><li>KTX expects sideways-up movement with the resistance at 1,455/1,472 points and the support at 1,412/1,400 points.</li><li>Key highlights impacting the market include: I) December effect – increased domestic fund purchases from TESG, SSF, RMF, along with the Vayupak Fund; ii) foreign selling pressure expected to ease due to a pause in investments ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays; and iii) gradual implementation of government measures aimed at boosting confidence in economic growth.</li><li>Risks include a potential reduction in investment in Asian and Thai stock markets in favor of USD assets (e.g., US equities, Russell 2000 Index, US Dollar Index), which are expected to benefit from the policies of President Trump, who will officially take office on January 20, 2025.</li></ul>

KTX expects sideways-up movement with the resistance at 1,455/1,472 points and the support at 1,412/1,400 points.Key highlights impacting the market include: I) December effect – increased domestic fund purchases from TESG, SSF, RMF, along with the Vayupak Fund; ii) foreign selling pressure expected to ease due to a pause in investments ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays; and iii) gradual implementation of government measures aimed at boosting confidence in economic growth.Risks include a potential reduction in investment in Asian and Thai stock markets in favor of USD assets (e.g., US equities, Russell 2000 Index, US Dollar Index), which are expected to benefit from the policies of President Trump, who will officially take office on January 20, 2025.

CEO, A. Stotz Investment Research

Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA

Quantamental Investing to beat Benchmarks

A. Stotz Investment Research

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Five stock remains, nine stocks added into portfolio</li>
<li>Since its inception, it has generated a before-fee total return of 193% versus the MSCI Asia ex Japan of 89%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology
Portfolio changes: Five stock remains, nine stocks added into portfolio
Since its inception, it has generated a before-fee total return of 193% versus the MSCI Asia ex Japan of 89%


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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Seven stocks remain, seven new join the fray</li>
<li>Since inception, it has gained 126% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 34%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Seven stocks remain, seven new join the fray
Since inception, it has gained 126% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 34%


The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 47

<ul><li>The latest Global Fund Manager Survey by Bank of America polled 179 global fund managers with a total NAV of USD503bn.</li><li>The survey, which took place between November 1-7, includes 22% of responses gathered after the US election results were announced — reflecting partial recognition of the outcome, with Trump being elected US president and the Republican Party likely to have control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.</li><li>The survey reveals significant shifts in asset allocations in response to these developments. The shift is driven by the US economy showing stronger signs of a "no landing" scenario, while the global downward interest rate cycle appears less pronounced than previously expected. </li></ul>

The latest Global Fund Manager Survey by Bank of America polled 179 global fund managers with a total NAV of USD503bn.The survey, which took place between November 1-7, includes 22% of responses gathered after the US election results were announced — reflecting partial recognition of the outcome, with Trump being elected US president and the Republican Party likely to have control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.The survey reveals significant shifts in asset allocations in response to these developments. The shift is driven by the US economy showing stronger signs of a "no landing" scenario, while the global downward interest rate cycle appears less pronounced than previously expected. 

FMS Outlook Following Trump's Victory as US President - November 19, 2024

Index Rebal Trades & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal Trades & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>The SET50 index tracks the performance of the top 50 largest and most liquid names listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the potential ADDs/DELs for SET 50 during the index rebal event in December 2024.</li>
<li>Previously, we had three expected ADDs/DELs but now we have four. However, there is one more month left in the 3-month reference period and expectations can still change.</li>
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The SET50 index tracks the performance of the top 50 largest and most liquid names listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
In this insight, we take a look at the potential ADDs/DELs for SET 50 during the index rebal event in December 2024.
Previously, we had three expected ADDs/DELs but now we have four. However, there is one more month left in the 3-month reference period and expectations can still change.


Quiddity Leaderboard SET50 Dec 24: Some Changes to Expectations; Gulf-Intuch Deal Index Implications

Thailand

Bangkok Airways Company Limited offers air transportation services. The Company operates flights and airports to various resort destinations in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Japan.

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Bangkok Airways (BA TB)

Monthly Report: December 2024

Key highlights impacting the market include: I) December effect – increased domestic fund purchases from TESG, SSF, RMF, along with the Vayupak Fund

Krungthai XSpring

The Stocks to Own in Asia – Vol. 47

We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology. Portfolio changes: Five stock remains, nine stocks added.

A. Stotz Investment Research

The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 47

We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Seven stocks remain, seven new...

A. Stotz Investment Research

FMS Outlook Following Trump's Victory as US President - November 19, 2024

The survey, which took place between November 1-7, includes 22% of responses gathered after the US election results were announced — reflecting...

Krungthai XSpring

Quiddity Leaderboard SET50 Dec 24: Some Changes to Expectations; Gulf-Intuch Deal Index Implications

The Gulf-Intuch Deal could close in 1H CY25 creating a vacancy in SET 50. The highest-ranked name from the reserve list will be promoted to SET 50...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

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