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>Post market close on Friday, Hang Seng Indexes will announce the changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX)</a> that will be implemented at the close on 5 September.</li>
<li>We highlight 6 stocks that have a higher probability of being added to the index. With the index committee entitled to a lot of discretion, there will be differences.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/contemporary-amperex-technology-catl-co-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45179:1" rel="noopener">CATL</a> completes 3 months of listing just prior to the review meeting date and is a dark horse candidate, though the committee could let the stock season for another quarter.</li>
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Post market close on Friday, Hang Seng Indexes will announce the changes for the Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX) that will be implemented at the close on 5 September.
We highlight 6 stocks that have a higher probability of being added to the index. With the index committee entitled to a lot of discretion, there will be differences.

CATL completes 3 months of listing just prior to the review meeting date and is a dark horse candidate, though the committee could let the stock season for another quarter.


Hang Seng Index (HSI) Rebalance Preview: Inclusion Candidates for Sep25

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 analyse the changes of A-H premium on 157 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 54.6% as of Aug 15th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by -4.2ppt week-on-week, led by real estate, financials, materials.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for MCC, Jiangxi Copper, Ganfeng Lithium, Csc Financial, Fosun Pharma.</li>
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We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 157 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 54.6% as of Aug 15th.
The average A-H premium changed by -4.2ppt week-on-week, led by real estate, financials, materials.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for MCC, Jiangxi Copper, Ganfeng Lithium, Csc Financial, Fosun Pharma.


A-H Premium Weekly (Aug 15th): MCC, Jiangxi Copper, Ganfeng Lithium, Csc Financial, Fosun Pharma

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<li>We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Aug 15th based on HKEx daily reports.</li>
<li>In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Hang Seng Bank, Mgm China, Yum China.</li>
<li>In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Hang Seng Bank (11 HK), Yum China (9987 HK), Vitasoy (345 HK).</li>
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We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Aug 15th based on HKEx daily reports.
In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Hang Seng Bank, Mgm China, Yum China.
In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Hang Seng Bank (11 HK), Yum China (9987 HK), Vitasoy (345 HK).


Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 15th): Hang Seng Bank, Mgm China, Yum China

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cosco-shipping-ports-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:360:1" rel="noopener">Cosco Shipping Ports (1199 HK)</a> is a major beneficiary of its parent's potential 20-30% stake in the consortium to acquire <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ck-hutchison-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:132:1" rel="noopener">CK Hutchison Holdings (1 HK)</a>'s port portfolio. </li>
<li>A potential injection of such assets from its parent will enhance its profitability, diversify its throughput mix, and expand its geographical coverage in the future. </li>
<li>Its 8.3x PER and 0.43x P/B are not expensive relative to earnings outlook and ROE. The strong 1Q25 and upcoming 1H25 results mean earnings upgrade potential. </li>
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Cosco Shipping Ports (1199 HK) is a major beneficiary of its parent's potential 20-30% stake in the consortium to acquire CK Hutchison Holdings (1 HK)'s port portfolio. 
A potential injection of such assets from its parent will enhance its profitability, diversify its throughput mix, and expand its geographical coverage in the future. 
Its 8.3x PER and 0.43x P/B are not expensive relative to earnings outlook and ROE. The strong 1Q25 and upcoming 1H25 results mean earnings upgrade potential. 


COSCO Shipping Ports (1199 HK): Potential Involvement in CKH's Port Sale

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>For 1H25, the companies under our coverage will report a 16.8% earnings growth. Breaking down by quarter, 2Q25 growth will accelerate to 30.8%, from 14.1% in 1Q25. </li>
<li>The best growth rates are at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-national-building-ma-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:184:1" rel="noopener">China National Building Material (3323 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-international-capital-corporation-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1071:1" rel="noopener">CICC (3908 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beijing-capital-international-airport-bcia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10626:1" rel="noopener">Beijing Capital Intl Airport (694 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tongcheng-travel-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27363:1" rel="noopener">Tongcheng Travel (780 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sitc-international-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15301:1" rel="noopener">SITC Intl (1308 HK)</a>. </li>
<li>The worst ones are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-travel-international-investment-hong-kong" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3879:1" rel="noopener">China Travel Intl (308 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cosco-shipping-energy-tran-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:646:1" rel="noopener">Cosco Shipping Energy Transp (1138 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-southern-airlines-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1078:1" rel="noopener">China Southern Airlines (1055 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-tourism-group-duty-free" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36229:1" rel="noopener">CTG Duty Free (1880 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pacific-basin-shipping-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:929:1" rel="noopener">Pacific Basin (2343 HK)</a>. </li>
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For 1H25, the companies under our coverage will report a 16.8% earnings growth. Breaking down by quarter, 2Q25 growth will accelerate to 30.8%, from 14.1% in 1Q25. 
The best growth rates are at China National Building Material (3323 HK), CICC (3908 HK), Beijing Capital Intl Airport (694 HK), Tongcheng Travel (780 HK), and SITC Intl (1308 HK). 
The worst ones are China Travel Intl (308 HK), Cosco Shipping Energy Transp (1138 HK), China Southern Airlines (1055 HK), CTG Duty Free (1880 HK), and Pacific Basin (2343 HK). 


China & HK Strategy: 1H25 Preview - Where Are the Upside and Downside Surprises?

China

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co., Ltd offers marine freight transportation services.  The Company offers container shipping, dry bulk shipping, logistics services, freight forwarding, and terminal and container leasing services internationally.  COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co., Ltd operates container ships and terminals, and manufactures shipping containers.

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COSCO Shipping Holdings (1919 HK)

Hang Seng Index (HSI) Rebalance Preview: Inclusion Candidates for Sep25

We highlight 6 potential adds to the HSI in Sep. CATL has an outside chance of inclusion. Estimated turnover is less than 3% and the trade is...

Brian Freitas

A-H Premium Weekly (Aug 15th): MCC, Jiangxi Copper, Ganfeng Lithium, Csc Financial, Fosun Pharma

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for MCC, Jiangxi Copper, Ganfeng Lithium, Csc Financial, Fosun...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 15th): Hang Seng Bank, Mgm China, Yum China

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were Hang Seng Bank (11...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

COSCO Shipping Ports (1199 HK): Potential Involvement in CKH's Port Sale

Cosco Shipping Ports set to benefit from potential stake in CK Hutchison's port portfolio, enhancing profitability and diversifying mix. The...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China & HK Strategy: 1H25 Preview - Where Are the Upside and Downside Surprises?

The companies under our coverage are expected to report 16.8% earnings growth for 1H25, with 2Q25 accelerating to 30.8%. Top performers include...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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Hang Seng Index (HSI) Rebalance Preview: Inclusion Candidates for Sep25

We highlight 6 potential adds to the HSI in Sep. CATL has an outside chance of inclusion. Estimated turnover is less than 3% and the trade is...

Brian Freitas

A-H Premium Weekly (Aug 15th): MCC, Jiangxi Copper, Ganfeng Lithium, Csc Financial, Fosun Pharma

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for MCC, Jiangxi Copper, Ganfeng Lithium, Csc Financial, Fosun...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 15th): Hang Seng Bank, Mgm China, Yum China

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were Hang Seng Bank (11...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

COSCO Shipping Ports (1199 HK): Potential Involvement in CKH's Port Sale

​Cosco Shipping Ports set to benefit from potential stake in CK Hutchison's port portfolio, enhancing profitability and diversifying mix. The...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China & HK Strategy: 1H25 Preview - Where Are the Upside and Downside Surprises?

The companies under our coverage are expected to report 16.8% earnings growth for 1H25, with 2Q25 accelerating to 30.8%. Top performers include...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Cosco Shipping Ports set to benefit from potential stake in CK Hutchison's port portfolio, enhancing profitability and diversifying mix. The...