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: In Australia, currently four pair trade opportunities persist across four 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: In Australia, currently four pair trade opportunities persist across four 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 (21 Aug 2026)

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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 nine pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and five sectors.
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<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: Currently nine pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and five 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 (17 Aug 2026)

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 Aug 7th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD49.9bn.</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 Northern Star Resources, Qantas Airways, Santos, CSL, Qbe Insurance.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Aug 7th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD49.9bn.
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 Northern Star Resources, Qantas Airways, Santos, CSL, Qbe Insurance.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 7th): Northern Star Resources, Qantas Airways, Santos, CSL

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 3rd August, published on the 7th August.
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<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Food Retail". Net shorts increased A$0.6bn week-on-week.
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<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rio-tinto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13:1" rel="noopener">Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wisetech-global-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22669:1" rel="noopener">Wisetech Global (WTC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ampol-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:345:1" rel="noopener">Ampol (ALD AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/droneshield-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30509:1" rel="noopener">DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/develop-global-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19413:1" rel="noopener">Develop Global (DVP 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 3rd August, published on the 7th August.

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Food Retail". Net shorts increased A$0.6bn week-on-week.

Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU), Wisetech Global (WTC AU), Ampol (ALD AU), DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU), and Develop Global (DVP AU).


Aussie Shorts [3 Aug 2026]: Rio Tinto, Wisetech Global, Ampol, DroneShield, Develop Global

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<li>
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>
<li>
 Highlights: Currently five pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and five 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: Currently five pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and five 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 (10 Aug 2026)

Australia

champion Iron Limited is a exploration company. The Company acquires, explores and develops properties for iron ore deposits.

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Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (21 Aug 2026)

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

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (17 Aug 2026)

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

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 7th): Northern Star Resources, Qantas Airways, Santos, CSL

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Qantas Airways, Santos,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [3 Aug 2026]: Rio Tinto, Wisetech Global, Ampol, DroneShield, Develop Global

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Food Retail"....

David Blennerhassett

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (10 Aug 2026)

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

Gaudenz Schneider

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Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (21 Aug 2026)

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

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (17 Aug 2026)

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

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 7th): Northern Star Resources, Qantas Airways, Santos, CSL

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Qantas Airways, Santos,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [3 Aug 2026]: Rio Tinto, Wisetech Global, Ampol, DroneShield, Develop Global

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Food Retail"....

David Blennerhassett

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (10 Aug 2026)

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

Gaudenz Schneider

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

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

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