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 latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 3rd.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. </li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Tracker Fund, Pop Mart, Beigene, Hscei Etf, Xiaomi.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 3rd.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. 
We highlight short changes in Tracker Fund, Pop Mart, Beigene, Hscei Etf, Xiaomi.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Pop Mart, Beigene, Xiaomi

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Derivatives

<ul>
<li>Over the past five trading days, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a> multi-leg option strategies showcased a variety of approaches. Strategy highlights and volatility context are provided.</li>
<li>With short-term implied volatility below its median, long volatility strategies dominate, with a balanced mix of bullish and bearish positions. </li>
<li>Open interest spread across monthly and quarterly expiries, with some notable strategies taking advantage of longer expiration dates, and a steep negatively sloped skew $475.</li>
</ul>


Over the past five trading days, Tencent (700 HK) multi-leg option strategies showcased a variety of approaches. Strategy highlights and volatility context are provided.
With short-term implied volatility below its median, long volatility strategies dominate, with a balanced mix of bullish and bearish positions. 
Open interest spread across monthly and quarterly expiries, with some notable strategies taking advantage of longer expiration dates, and a steep negatively sloped skew $475.


Tencent (700 HK): Volatility Plays and Skew Top Trades

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>China announced game approval for the March batch. The number of games approved remained at a higher level than 2023.</li>
<li>The pace of China game approval appears to have accelerated to the same level as pre-tightening. We see pick up in approval rate this month.</li>
<li>Both Tencent and Netease received approval for one game. In addition, Kingsoft received approval for its legendary Sword Heroes series.</li>
</ul>


China announced game approval for the March batch. The number of games approved remained at a higher level than 2023.
The pace of China game approval appears to have accelerated to the same level as pre-tightening. We see pick up in approval rate this month.
Both Tencent and Netease received approval for one game. In addition, Kingsoft received approval for its legendary Sword Heroes series.


Tencent/Netease: One Game Approved Each in March

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kuaishou-technology" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29725:1" rel="noopener">Kuaishou Technology (1024 HK)</a> is set to report its latest financial results tomorrow, Tuesday 25 March, after market close.</li>
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<strong>Expected Price Movement:</strong> Historical median price movement post-earnings is 5.6%, with option implied movement at 5.9%, indicating consistent expectations.</li>
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<strong>Options Strategies:</strong> Discussion of option strategies and trading opportunities, or the lack thereof, based on the narrow margin of the March 28 straddle pricing.</li>
</ul>



Kuaishou Technology (1024 HK) is set to report its latest financial results tomorrow, Tuesday 25 March, after market close.

Expected Price Movement: Historical median price movement post-earnings is 5.6%, with option implied movement at 5.9%, indicating consistent expectations.

Options Strategies: Discussion of option strategies and trading opportunities, or the lack thereof, based on the narrow margin of the March 28 straddle pricing.


Kuaishou Technology (1024 HK) Earnings Tomorrow: Anticipated Price Movements

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

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<li>Market sentiment shifted again this week, with participation in stock gains dropping sharply from last week’s levels.</li>
<li>Option volumes continued to decline from February peaks, though single stocks saw a notable increase in activity on Friday.</li>
<li>We cover stocks with liquid options that have earnings reports in the coming week.</li>
</ul>


Market sentiment shifted again this week, with participation in stock gains dropping sharply from last week’s levels.
Option volumes continued to decline from February peaks, though single stocks saw a notable increase in activity on Friday.
We cover stocks with liquid options that have earnings reports in the coming week.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (March 10 – 14): Sentiment Shifts, Option Volumes Cool

China

Bilibili Inc. is a leading online entertainment and video-sharing platform in China, primarily offering professional user-generated videos (PUGV), mobile games, live broadcasting, and value-added services. The company provides diverse digital content including anime, comics, and gaming (ACG), as well as pan-entertainment and pan-knowledge content. Bilibili is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and was founded in 2009.

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Bilibili (9626 HK)

HK Short Interest Weekly: Pop Mart, Beigene, Xiaomi

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 3rd and highlight short interest changes in Tracker Fund, Pop Mart,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Tencent (700 HK): Volatility Plays and Skew Top Trades

Strategies show dominance of long volatility approaches with a mix of bullish and bearish positions, taking advantage of longer expiration dates...

Gaudenz Schneider

Tencent/Netease: One Game Approved Each in March

We analyzed the game approval issued by NPPA for Chinese online game players for the month of March. Game approvals for large players are slow so...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Kuaishou Technology (1024 HK) Earnings Tomorrow: Anticipated Price Movements

Kuaishou Technology to report financial results today with consistent price movement expectations and limited options trading opportunities.

Gaudenz Schneider

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (March 10 – 14): Sentiment Shifts, Option Volumes Cool

Market sentiment shifted as stock gains saw a drop in participation, while option volumes continued to decline. Earnings reports for stocks with...

John Ley

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HK Short Interest Weekly: Pop Mart, Beigene, Xiaomi

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Apr 3rd and highlight short interest changes in Tracker Fund, Pop Mart,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Tencent (700 HK): Volatility Plays and Skew Top Trades

Strategies show dominance of long volatility approaches with a mix of bullish and bearish positions, taking advantage of longer expiration dates...

Gaudenz Schneider

Tencent/Netease: One Game Approved Each in March

We analyzed the game approval issued by NPPA for Chinese online game players for the month of March. Game approvals for large players are slow so...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Kuaishou Technology (1024 HK) Earnings Tomorrow: Anticipated Price Movements

​Kuaishou Technology to report financial results today with consistent price movement expectations and limited options trading opportunities.

Gaudenz Schneider

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (March 10 – 14): Sentiment Shifts, Option Volumes Cool

​Market sentiment shifted as stock gains saw a drop in participation, while option volumes continued to decline. Earnings reports for stocks with...

John Ley

Kuaishou Technology to report financial results today with consistent price movement expectations and limited options trading opportunities.

Market sentiment shifted as stock gains saw a drop in participation, while option volumes continued to decline. Earnings reports for stocks with...