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 foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Nov 22nd which has an aggregated holding worth USD491.7bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD772mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Naver, SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Nov 22nd which has an aggregated holding worth USD491.7bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD772mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Naver, SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Nov 22nd): Naver, SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics

Korea / Special Situations, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Situations

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Event-Driven

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<li>Since Choi and his affiliates can’t buy shares directly, his only play is to recruit more white knights to boost his stake.</li>
<li>He needs at least 6% from the 23% free float, costing over ₩800 billion. This hefty price tag is why the stock hasn't moved much from the tender offer price.</li>
<li>The market isn’t ruling out Hyundai getting aggressive to secure Korea Zinc’s nickel, making this a hot trading point during the tender offer.</li>
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Since Choi and his affiliates can’t buy shares directly, his only play is to recruit more white knights to boost his stake.
He needs at least 6% from the 23% free float, costing over ₩800 billion. This hefty price tag is why the stock hasn't moved much from the tender offer price.
The market isn’t ruling out Hyundai getting aggressive to secure Korea Zinc’s nickel, making this a hot trading point during the tender offer.


Clearing up Legal Confusion on Counter Offers and Getting a Clear Read on the Korea Zinc Tender

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Aug 16th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.3bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Sk Hynix (000660 KS).</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Aug 16th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.3bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Sk Hynix (000660 KS).


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 16th): Sk Hynix

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<li>Kakao's Kim Beom-su has been arrested over alleged stock price manipulation in the SM Entertainment buyout, marking a new peak in the company's legal troubles.</li>
<li>Kakao Corp’s stock might drop due to the absence of a key figure. KakaoBank could also struggle from uncertainty about its largest shareholder and weakened business ties.</li>
<li>Kakao’s potential sale of SM Entertainment shares could initially hurt the stock price, but potential bidding interest might boost it.</li>
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Kakao's Kim Beom-su has been arrested over alleged stock price manipulation in the SM Entertainment buyout, marking a new peak in the company's legal troubles.
Kakao Corp’s stock might drop due to the absence of a key figure. KakaoBank could also struggle from uncertainty about its largest shareholder and weakened business ties.
Kakao’s potential sale of SM Entertainment shares could initially hurt the stock price, but potential bidding interest might boost it.


Kakao's Kim Beom-Su Arrested: Analyzing Its Impact on Related Companies

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 12th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.1bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Electronics (005930 KS) , Posco (005490 KS) .</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 12th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.1bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Electronics (005930 KS) , Posco (005490 KS) .


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 12th): Samsung Electronics, Posco

South Korea

HYBE Co., Ltd. operates as an entertainment company. The Company provides music production, album distribution, entertainers management, publicity, planning, training, and other services. HYBE also makes television shows.

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Nov 22nd): Naver, SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Naver, SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Clearing up Legal Confusion on Counter Offers and Getting a Clear Read on the Korea Zinc Tender

This post clarifies legal misunderstandings about counter offers in the Korea Zinc tender and a precise understanding of the current situation.

Sanghyun Park

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 16th): Sk Hynix

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Sk Hynix (ticker: 000660 KS).

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 12th): Samsung Electronics, Posco

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Samsung Electronics, Posco.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Nov 22nd): Naver, SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Naver, SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Clearing up Legal Confusion on Counter Offers and Getting a Clear Read on the Korea Zinc Tender

This post clarifies legal misunderstandings about counter offers in the Korea Zinc tender and a precise understanding of the current situation.

Sanghyun Park

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 16th): Sk Hynix

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Sk Hynix (ticker: 000660 KS).

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Kakao's Kim Beom-Su Arrested: Analyzing Its Impact on Related Companies

Kakao Chairman Kim Beom-su has been arrested for alleged stock price manipulation in last year’s SM Entertainment buyout. This post examines the...

Sanghyun Park

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 12th): Samsung Electronics, Posco

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Samsung Electronics, Posco.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM