Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hong Kong market breadth stays strong despite market pullback in November.  Mainland investors continue to increase exposure to HK market through Southbound Connect platform.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/baidu-inc-a55ca720-5968-48f0-8194-ac94390d065c" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32212:1" rel="noopener">Baidu (9888 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/baidu-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:179:1" rel="noopener">Baidu (BIDU US)</a> , the global leader in Robotaxis, was granted a license to start operating its autonomous cars in Hong Kong.
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vitasoy-intl-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2807:1" rel="noopener">Vitasoy Intl Holdings (345 HK)</a> shares surged on takeover rumours after <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yeo-hiap-seng-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9051:1" rel="noopener">Yeo Hiap Seng (YHS SP)</a> increased its stake to more than 12% allowing them to call a Board meeting.
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Hong Kong market breadth stays strong despite market pullback in November.  Mainland investors continue to increase exposure to HK market through Southbound Connect platform.

Baidu (9888 HK) , Baidu (BIDU US) , the global leader in Robotaxis, was granted a license to start operating its autonomous cars in Hong Kong.


Vitasoy Intl Holdings (345 HK) shares surged on takeover rumours after Yeo Hiap Seng (YHS SP) increased its stake to more than 12% allowing them to call a Board meeting.



The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (December 2)

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze the monthly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine.</li>
<li>We tabulate the top stocks by inflows, outflows, and holding by mainland investors.</li>
<li>We highlight inflows into Alibaba, Tencent, Xiaomi, CCB, Ping An, and outflows from PICC P&amp;C, BYD, CNOOC.</li>
</ul>


We analyze the monthly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine.
We tabulate the top stocks by inflows, outflows, and holding by mainland investors.
We highlight inflows into Alibaba, Tencent, Xiaomi, CCB, Ping An, and outflows from PICC P&amp;C, BYD, CNOOC.


Hong Kong Connect Flows (November): Top Monthly Inflows in 12 Months

ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-central-asia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:440:1" rel="noopener">Bank Central Asia (BBCA IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-rakyat-indonesia-persero" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:484:1" rel="noopener">Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sariguna-primatirta-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33584:1" rel="noopener">Sariguna Primatirta Tbk PT (CLEO IJ)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/siloam-international-hospitals" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:878:1" rel="noopener">Siloam International Hospitals (SILO IJ)</a>
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<li>There were also insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aspirasi-hidup-indonesia-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12808:1" rel="noopener">Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia (ACES IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/delta-electronics-thailand-pcl-98806732-8ac4-42b2-a565-ba32673d1e5a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20912:1" rel="noopener">Delta Electronics Thailand (DELTA TB)</a>, the upcoming index rebalancing in Thailand, and top picks in the Philippines from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/sameer-taneja-a0539e0c-84dd-4e66-9c40-6e598edfb4c5" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:352" rel="noopener">Sameer Taneja</a>. </li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
</ul>


The past week saw insights on Bank Central Asia (BBCA IJ), Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI IJ), Sariguna Primatirta Tbk PT (CLEO IJ), and Siloam International Hospitals (SILO IJ)

There were also insights on Aspirasi Hidup Indonesia (ACES IJ), Delta Electronics Thailand (DELTA TB), the upcoming index rebalancing in Thailand, and top picks in the Philippines from Sameer Taneja. 
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - BCA's Slower Expectations, BRI's Ultra Attractive, and ACES

Overseas Chinese Equities, Aequitas Research

Ming Lu

Overseas Chinese Equities

<ul>
<li>Starbucks’ CEO of China denied the rumor that Starbucks will sell its Chinese businesses.</li>
<li>Chow Tai Fook closed 239 stores from March to September.</li>
<li>SAIC and Volkswagen will extend their joint venture to 2040.</li>
</ul>


Starbucks’ CEO of China denied the rumor that Starbucks will sell its Chinese businesses.
Chow Tai Fook closed 239 stores from March to September.
SAIC and Volkswagen will extend their joint venture to 2040.


China Consumption Weekly (2 Dec 2024): Starbucks, Chow Tai Fook, SAIC, Volkswagen, BYD

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Nov 22nd.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. </li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Kuaishou Technology, Jd.com, Xpeng, CMB.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Nov 22nd.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. 
We highlight short changes in Kuaishou Technology, Jd.com, Xpeng, CMB.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Kuaishou, Jd, Xpeng, CMB

China

BYD Company Limited manufactures automotive products. The Company produces ordinary passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and other products. BYD also operates battery making, rail transportation construction, and other businesses.

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The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (December 2)

Hong Kong market breadth is high as mainland investors continue buy HK shares. Baidu, the largest Robotaxi operator was granted license to operate...

David Mudd

Hong Kong Connect Flows (November): Top Monthly Inflows in 12 Months

We analyzed the Hong Kong Connect Scheme for November and highlighted flows for Alibaba, Tencent, Xiaomi, CCB, Ping An, PICC P&C, BYD, CNOOC.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - BCA's Slower Expectations, BRI's Ultra Attractive, and ACES

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity...

Angus Mackintosh

China Consumption Weekly (2 Dec 2024): Starbucks, Chow Tai Fook, SAIC, Volkswagen, BYD

Starbucks’ CEO of China denied the rumor that Starbucks will sell its Chinese businesses. Chow Tai Fook closed 239 stores. SAIC and Volkswagen will...

Ming Lu

HK Short Interest Weekly: Kuaishou, Jd, Xpeng, CMB

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Nov 22nd and highlight short interest changes in Kuaishou, Jd, Xpeng, CMB.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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