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

DZT Research

DZT 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 analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of February 27th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Tencent, Alibaba, Xiaomi, Meituan, Hua Hong Semiconductor, Zijin Mining.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of February 27th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Tencent, Alibaba, Xiaomi, Meituan, Hua Hong Semiconductor, Zijin Mining.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Feb 27th): Tencent, Alibaba, Xiaomi, Meituan, Hua Hong Semiconductor

Event-Driven

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<li>Hang Seng Index Company announced HSCI review results after market close on Feb 13. In our previous note, we reviewed the Sep 2025 HK Connect cycle.</li>
<li>In this note, we provide an update on the forecasted upcoming implementation action by the mainland exchanges based on implementation rules and highlight stock performance thus far.</li>
<li>Our analysis suggests that selectivity will be critical in this cycle, with differentiation driven by pre-positioning, narrative alignment, and ownership structure rather than mechanical inclusion alone.</li>
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Hang Seng Index Company announced HSCI review results after market close on Feb 13. In our previous note, we reviewed the Sep 2025 HK Connect cycle.
In this note, we provide an update on the forecasted upcoming implementation action by the mainland exchanges based on implementation rules and highlight stock performance thus far.
Our analysis suggests that selectivity will be critical in this cycle, with differentiation driven by pre-positioning, narrative alignment, and ownership structure rather than mechanical inclusion alone.


HK Connect March 2026: Implementation Forecast and Positioning Framework

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 are 53 adds and 28 deletes for the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI) at the March rebalance to take the number of index constituents up to 532.</li>
<li>We expect 44 of the 53 HSCI inclusions to be Stock Connect adds from the open on 9 March. 25 of the 28 deletions could be removed from Stock Connect.</li>
<li>On average, stocks that are expected to be added to Southbound Stock Connect have massively outperformed stocks that are expected to be removed from Southbound Stock Connect.</li>
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There are 53 adds and 28 deletes for the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI) at the March rebalance to take the number of index constituents up to 532.
We expect 44 of the 53 HSCI inclusions to be Stock Connect adds from the open on 9 March. 25 of the 28 deletions could be removed from Stock Connect.
On average, stocks that are expected to be added to Southbound Stock Connect have massively outperformed stocks that are expected to be removed from Southbound Stock Connect.


HSCI Index Rebalance: 53 Adds, 28 Deletes, Changes to Southbound Stock Connect & BIG Outperformance

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<li>There could be 49 potential inclusions and 25 potential deletions for the Hang Seng Composite Index in March. There are more stocks that are close on market cap/liquidity.</li>
<li>A lot of the potential adds are very recently listed stocks that have a limited trading history. The low free float could lead to price spikes in the stocks.</li>
<li>There are stocks that have a very high percentage of holdings via Stock Connect and there could be some unwinding prior to the stocks becoming Sell-only.</li>
</ul>


There could be 49 potential inclusions and 25 potential deletions for the Hang Seng Composite Index in March. There are more stocks that are close on market cap/liquidity.
A lot of the potential adds are very recently listed stocks that have a limited trading history. The low free float could lead to price spikes in the stocks.
There are stocks that have a very high percentage of holdings via Stock Connect and there could be some unwinding prior to the stocks becoming Sell-only.


HSCI Index Rebalance Preview and Stock Connect (Mar 2026): Many Changes Following Huge IPO Quarter

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy Group / Event-Driven

Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy Group (1250 HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-hi-speed-holdings-gro" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10356:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Hi-Speed Holdings Gro (412 HK)</a> completed the acquisition of CITIC Securities 13.52% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shandong-hi-speed-new-energy-g" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6927:1" rel="noopener">Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy G (1250 HK)</a> at HK$1.78 per share. </li>
<li>SPA completion triggers a mandatory unconditional offer at HK$1.78 per share. The composite document will be sent, and the offer will open by 28 January. </li>
<li>At the last close and for an early February payment, the gross and annualised spread of the offer is 2.9% and 30.2%, respectively.</li>
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Shandong Hi-Speed Holdings Gro (412 HK) completed the acquisition of CITIC Securities 13.52% stake in Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy G (1250 HK) at HK$1.78 per share. 
SPA completion triggers a mandatory unconditional offer at HK$1.78 per share. The composite document will be sent, and the offer will open by 28 January. 
At the last close and for an early February payment, the gross and annualised spread of the offer is 2.9% and 30.2%, respectively.


Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy (1250 HK): SPA Completed, Next Unconditional MGO

China

China Datang Renewable Power is a leading operator in China's renewable energy sector, primarily engaged in the development, investment, construction, and management of wind and solar power projects. The company also focuses on low-carbon technology research and renewable energy equipment services. It was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Beijing, People's Republic of China.

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China Datang Renewable Power (1798 HK)

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Feb 27th): Tencent, Alibaba, Xiaomi, Meituan, Hua Hong Semiconductor

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Tencent, Alibaba, Xiaomi, Meituan, Hua Hong...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Connect March 2026: Implementation Forecast and Positioning Framework

March Connect implementation is nearing: we forecast expected ADD/DELETE actions and assess how positioning, crowding, and southbound flows may...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSCI Index Rebalance: 53 Adds, 28 Deletes, Changes to Southbound Stock Connect & BIG Outperformance

There are 53 adds and 28 deletes for the HSCI in March. For Stock Connect, we expect 44 adds and 25 deletes. The forecast Connect adds have...

Brian Freitas

HSCI Index Rebalance Preview and Stock Connect (Mar 2026): Many Changes Following Huge IPO Quarter

There could be 74 changes for the HSCI in March. That could result in 64 changes to the Southbound Stock Connect list and also have implications...

Brian Freitas

Shandong Hi-Speed New Energy (1250 HK): SPA Completed, Next Unconditional MGO

This is an unconditional offer. At the last close and for an early February payment, the offer's gross and annualised spread were 2.9% and 30.2%,...

Arun George

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