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 margin trading positions of A-share stocks as of Aug 21st. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD356,345m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, net margin buy as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in COSCO SHIPPING, EAST MONEY INFORMATION, Mindray, CHENGDU XUGUANG ELECTRONICS, CNOOC.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of A-share stocks as of Aug 21st. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD356,345m.
We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, net margin buy as multiple of ADT.
We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in COSCO SHIPPING, EAST MONEY INFORMATION, Mindray, CHENGDU XUGUANG ELECTRONICS, CNOOC.


A-Share Margin Trading Weekly (Aug 21st): COSCO SHIPPING, EAST MONEY INFORMATION, Mindray, CNOOC

Articles from Caixin Global, Caixin Global

Caixin Global

Articles from Caixin Global

Caixin is a media group dedicated to providing financial and business news through periodicals, online content, mobile apps, conferences, books and TV/video programs. Caixin aims to blaze a trail that helps traditional media prosper in the new media age through integrated multimedia platforms.

News from Caixin

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>About 50 Chinese state-owned companies are trying to bolster investor confidence by rolling out share buybacks or plans by big stockholders to expand their holdings after a series of other measures to prop up the stock market fell short.</li><li>China’s benchmark CSI 300 Index has dropped more than 6% this year, despite supportive government policies that included halving the stamp duty on stock trades and lowering the minimum ratio for stock purchases through margin financing in August.</li><li>The index gained 0.35% Tuesday.</li></ul>

About 50 Chinese state-owned companies are trying to bolster investor confidence by rolling out share buybacks or plans by big stockholders to expand their holdings after a series of other measures to prop up the stock market fell short.China’s benchmark CSI 300 Index has dropped more than 6% this year, despite supportive government policies that included halving the stamp duty on stock trades and lowering the minimum ratio for stock purchases through margin financing in August.The index gained 0.35% Tuesday.

State-Owned Companies Buy Back Shares to Boost Investor Confidence 

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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 21st 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 Tencent (700 HK), Kuaishou (1024 HK), Jd Logistics (2618 HK).</li>
<li>In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Link Reit (823 HK), Xiaomi (1810 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 21st based on HKEx daily reports.
In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Kuaishou (1024 HK), Jd Logistics (2618 HK).
In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Link Reit (823 HK), Xiaomi (1810 HK).


Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 21st): Tencent, Kuaishou, Jd Logistics, Cowell, Sinopec Seg

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sitc-international-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15301:1" rel="noopener">SITC International (1308 HK)</a>'s 1H26 net profit grew 7.4% despite a challenging environment. Its interim dividend payout ratio increased by 5.2pp as net cash surged. </li>
<li>The outlook remains decent as fuel, charter and port handling charges elevate freight rates. So far in 2H26, China-SE Asia and China-Korea freight rates are higher YoY. </li>
<li>The market is underestimating the 2H26 earnings, implying upgrade potential. Its 12.3x PER and 5.4x P/B are undemanding given high ROE and net cash on hand.</li>
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SITC International (1308 HK)'s 1H26 net profit grew 7.4% despite a challenging environment. Its interim dividend payout ratio increased by 5.2pp as net cash surged. 
The outlook remains decent as fuel, charter and port handling charges elevate freight rates. So far in 2H26, China-SE Asia and China-Korea freight rates are higher YoY. 
The market is underestimating the 2H26 earnings, implying upgrade potential. Its 12.3x PER and 5.4x P/B are undemanding given high ROE and net cash on hand.


SITC International (1308 HK): The Stock to Place Your Bets On

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

<ul>
<li>The Hang Seng Index is the benchmark index for Hong Kong stocks. It follows a highly-subjective selection process which makes it difficult to predict index changes.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at a group of names with reasonably high likelihood of being involved in index changes during the next review in September 2026.</li>
<li>The index changes are expected to be confirmed on 21st August 2026.</li>
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The Hang Seng Index is the benchmark index for Hong Kong stocks. It follows a highly-subjective selection process which makes it difficult to predict index changes.
In this insight, we take a look at a group of names with reasonably high likelihood of being involved in index changes during the next review in September 2026.
The index changes are expected to be confirmed on 21st August 2026.


Quiddity Leaderboard Hang Seng Index Sep26: Industrials, Materials, and Healthcare Names in Focus

China

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings is a global leader in container shipping and terminal operations, offering maritime container transportation, terminal management, and container leasing services. The company also provides digital supply chain solutions. It was founded on March 3, 2005, and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

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COSCO SHIPPING Holdings (1919 HK)

State-Owned Companies Buy Back Shares to Boost Investor Confidence

About 50 Chinese state-owned companies are trying to bolster investor confidence by rolling out share buybacks or plans by big stockholders to...

Caixin Global

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 21st): Tencent, Kuaishou, Jd Logistics, Cowell, Sinopec Seg

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were Tencent (700 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

SITC International (1308 HK): The Stock to Place Your Bets On

SITC posted healthy 1H26 earnings, and the 2H26 outlook is decent. Freight rates will stay high, and demand is resilient, with room for earnings...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Quiddity Leaderboard Hang Seng Index Sep26: Industrials, Materials, and Healthcare Names in Focus

We expect the index review results for HSI to be publicly confirmed after market close on Friday 21st August 2026. In this insight, we have...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

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A-Share Margin Trading Weekly (Aug 21st): COSCO SHIPPING, EAST MONEY INFORMATION, Mindray, CNOOC

We analyzed A-share margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted COSCO SHIPPING, EAST MONEY INFORMATION, Mindray, CHENGDU...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

State-Owned Companies Buy Back Shares to Boost Investor Confidence

About 50 Chinese state-owned companies are trying to bolster investor confidence by rolling out share buybacks or plans by big stockholders to...

Caixin Global

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Aug 21st): Tencent, Kuaishou, Jd Logistics, Cowell, Sinopec Seg

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were Tencent (700 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

SITC International (1308 HK): The Stock to Place Your Bets On

SITC posted healthy 1H26 earnings, and the 2H26 outlook is decent. Freight rates will stay high, and demand is resilient, with room for earnings...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Quiddity Leaderboard Hang Seng Index Sep26: Industrials, Materials, and Healthcare Names in Focus

We expect the index review results for HSI to be publicly confirmed after market close on Friday 21st August 2026. In this insight, we have...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA