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>There has been a recent surge in short interest in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sonic-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14466:1" rel="noopener">Sonic Healthcare</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/stockland" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:661:1" rel="noopener">Stockland</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/car-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:701:1" rel="noopener">CAR Group</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cochlear-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:918:1" rel="noopener">Cochlear</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asx-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:552:1" rel="noopener">ASX</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wisetech-global-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22669:1" rel="noopener">Wisetech Global</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xero-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:390:1" rel="noopener">Xero</a>.</li>
<li>Short interest ranges from 8.7-30.8 days of ADV and from 4.4%-14.4% of free float.</li>
<li>The market is positioned for the deletion of some of these stocks from a global index in August and there will be covering against the passive flow.</li>
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There has been a recent surge in short interest in Sonic Healthcare, Stockland, CAR Group, Cochlear, ASX, Wisetech Global and Xero.
Short interest ranges from 8.7-30.8 days of ADV and from 4.4%-14.4% of free float.
The market is positioned for the deletion of some of these stocks from a global index in August and there will be covering against the passive flow.


Australia: Shorts Surging in SHL, SGP, CAR, COH, ASX, WTC, XRO

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

Shenton Research

Shenton 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 Jul 24th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.9bn.</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 South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, James Hardie Industries, Brambles.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 24th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.9bn.
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 South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, James Hardie Industries, Brambles.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 24th): South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, Brambles

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently 14 pair trade opportunities persist across six markets and nine sectors.</li>
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently 14 pair trade opportunities persist across six markets and nine sectors.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (13 Jul 2026)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia / Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: In Australia, currently five pair trade opportunities persist across three sectors.</li>
<li>
Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
</ul>



Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: In Australia, currently five pair trade opportunities persist across three sectors.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (7July 2026)

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 29th June, published on the 3rd July.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.2bn into "Retail"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.7bn out of "Diversified Metals". Net shorts declined A$0.8bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pro-medicus-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13516:1" rel="noopener">Pro Medicus (PME AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wesfarmers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1104:1" rel="noopener">Wesfarmers (WES AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aristocrat-leisure-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10303:1" rel="noopener">Aristocrat Leisure (ALL AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mineral-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15103:1" rel="noopener">Mineral Resources (MIN AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woodside-energy-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13190:1" rel="noopener">Woodside Energy Group (WDS AU)</a>.</li>
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Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 29th June, published on the 3rd July.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.2bn into "Retail"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.7bn out of "Diversified Metals". Net shorts declined A$0.8bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Pro Medicus (PME AU), Wesfarmers (WES AU), Aristocrat Leisure (ALL AU), Mineral Resources (MIN AU), and Woodside Energy Group (WDS AU).


Aussie Shorts [29 June 2026]: Pro Medicus, Wesfarmers, Aristocrat Leisure , MinRes, Woodside Energy

Australia

CAR Group Limited operates as a digital marketplace for vehicles. The Company provides a diversified portfolio of brands to sell and buy cars. CAR Group serves customers worldwide.

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Australia: Shorts Surging in SHL, SGP, CAR, COH, ASX, WTC, XRO

Short interest has been surging in some stocks as positioning increases for potential index deletions in August and September. Short interest...

Brian Freitas

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 24th): South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, Brambles

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, James...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (13 Jul 2026)

Discover 14 pair trade opportunities across six markets and nine sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (7July 2026)

Discover five pair trade opportunities across three sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Aussie Shorts [29 June 2026]: Pro Medicus, Wesfarmers, Aristocrat Leisure , MinRes, Woodside Energy

Net shorts declined A$0.8bn week-on-week. Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Pro Medicus, Wesfarmers, Aristocrat Leisure,...

David Blennerhassett

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Australia: Shorts Surging in SHL, SGP, CAR, COH, ASX, WTC, XRO

Short interest has been surging in some stocks as positioning increases for potential index deletions in August and September. Short interest...

Brian Freitas

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 24th): South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, Brambles

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in South32, Northern Star Resources, Stockland, James...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (13 Jul 2026)

​Discover 14 pair trade opportunities across six markets and nine sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (7July 2026)

​Discover five pair trade opportunities across three sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Aussie Shorts [29 June 2026]: Pro Medicus, Wesfarmers, Aristocrat Leisure , MinRes, Woodside Energy

Net shorts declined A$0.8bn week-on-week. Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Pro Medicus, Wesfarmers, Aristocrat Leisure,...

David Blennerhassett

Discover 14 pair trade opportunities across six markets and nine sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Discover five pair trade opportunities across three sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.