Quantitative Researcher, MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Quantitative Researcher

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

<ul>
<li>In our <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/eqd-hsi-september-rally-what-s-next?slug=eqd-hsi-september-rally-what-s-next" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previous insight</a> about 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</a>'s we theorized a probable continuation of the rally in October, after some resistance, but the index just shoot up straight.</li>
<li>Resistance appeared last week, from an area considered a tail by our SHORT model, so it was not possible to make a forecast from there. </li>
<li>The question now is: can the index re-start to rally from here? Or will it pull back more this coming week?</li>
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In our previous insight about the Hang Seng Index's we theorized a probable continuation of the rally in October, after some resistance, but the index just shoot up straight.
Resistance appeared last week, from an area considered a tail by our SHORT model, so it was not possible to make a forecast from there. 
The question now is: can the index re-start to rally from here? Or will it pull back more this coming week?


EQD | The HSI Rally: Go LONG Now or Wait?

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Nicholas Tan

APAC IPOs & Placements

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.

Equity Capital Markets

Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhou-liu-fu-jewellery-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43706:1" rel="noopener">Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery Co., Ltd. (1716396D CH)</a>  is looking to raise $US200m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. </li>
<li>It is a leading and fast growing jewellery franchise in China offering a diverse range of products through offline and online sales channels.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the firm's past performance.</li>
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Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery Co., Ltd. (1716396D CH)  is looking to raise $US200m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO. 
It is a leading and fast growing jewellery franchise in China offering a diverse range of products through offline and online sales channels.
In this note, we look at the firm's past performance.


Zhou Liu Fu Pre-IPO - Capturing the Gold Rush

Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Obvious policy efforts are being made to drive consumption and improve consumer confidence.</li>
<li>Previous attempts have resulted in increased savings but policy direction has changed</li>
<li>Beaten-Up consumer names have a good risk-reward at this stage</li>
</ul>


Obvious policy efforts are being made to drive consumption and improve consumer confidence.
Previous attempts have resulted in increased savings but policy direction has changed
Beaten-Up consumer names have a good risk-reward at this stage


China Crosses the Rubicon - Direct Payments to Kickstart Consumption

HK/China Healthcare Analyst (ex-Fosun Pharma)

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

<ul>
<li>The franchise model of Zhou Liu Fu is the biggest performance contributor, which is also the main reason for the Company's rapid expansion and high gross profit margin.  </li>
<li>However, the CSRC questioned the rationality of franchise model and thus rejected its A-share IPO. We think the high revenue growth/profit margin may not be sustainable in the long term.</li>
<li>Pre-IPO post-investment valuation was approximately 7.407 billion yuan. Zhou Liu Fu has applied for H-Share full circulation, which may put pressure on stock price performance after the lockdown period expires.</li>
</ul>


The franchise model of Zhou Liu Fu is the biggest performance contributor, which is also the main reason for the Company's rapid expansion and high gross profit margin.  
However, the CSRC questioned the rationality of franchise model and thus rejected its A-share IPO. We think the high revenue growth/profit margin may not be sustainable in the long term.
Pre-IPO post-investment valuation was approximately 7.407 billion yuan. Zhou Liu Fu has applied for H-Share full circulation, which may put pressure on stock price performance after the lockdown period expires.


Pre-IPO Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery - The Potential Risks and Concerns Brought by the Business Model

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Bearish sentiment in Hong Kong declined during the carry trade sell off.</li>
<li>Low Volatility, High Dividend and Value factors have continue to be profitable strategies in Hong Kong.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pop-mart-international-group-l" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29016:1" rel="noopener">Pop Mart International Group L (9992 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/techtronic-industries-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4561:1" rel="noopener">Techtronic Industries (669 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/giant-biogene-holding-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35950:1" rel="noopener">Giant Biogene (2367 HK)</a> all reported solid operating and financial news leading to BUY recommendations.
</li>
</ul>


Bearish sentiment in Hong Kong declined during the carry trade sell off.
Low Volatility, High Dividend and Value factors have continue to be profitable strategies in Hong Kong.

Pop Mart International Group L (9992 HK) , Techtronic Industries (669 HK) and Giant Biogene (2367 HK) all reported solid operating and financial news leading to BUY recommendations.



BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (August 12)

Hong Kong

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited retails jewelry.  The Company sells rings, necklaces, earrings, pendants, bracelets, and small statues.  Chow Tai Fook Jewellery operates retail stores in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore.

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Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK)

EQD | The HSI Rally: Go LONG Now or Wait?

The Hang Seng Index rally went vertical, then pulled back last week. Is this the right time to go in LONG? Or better wait for the index to pullback...

Nico Rosti

Zhou Liu Fu Pre-IPO - Capturing the Gold Rush

Zhou Liu Fu is a leading and fast growing jewellery franchise in China. It is looking to raise $US200m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.

Nicholas Tan

China Crosses the Rubicon - Direct Payments to Kickstart Consumption

Policy efforts are shifting towards driving consumption and boosting consumer confidence, presenting a favourable risk-reward opportunity for...

Rikki Malik

Pre-IPO Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery - The Potential Risks and Concerns Brought by the Business Model

Franchise model drives rapid growth, but CSRC once questioned the rationality. There're doubts about sustainability of growth/profit margin. Share...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (August 12)

Hong Kong markets were resilient during the carry trade global sell off losing less than 2%. Pop Mart and Techtronic posted good results for 1H...

David Mudd

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EQD | The HSI Rally: Go LONG Now or Wait?

The Hang Seng Index rally went vertical, then pulled back last week. Is this the right time to go in LONG? Or better wait for the index to pullback...

Nico Rosti

Zhou Liu Fu Pre-IPO - Capturing the Gold Rush

Zhou Liu Fu is a leading and fast growing jewellery franchise in China. It is looking to raise $US200m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO.

Nicholas Tan

China Crosses the Rubicon - Direct Payments to Kickstart Consumption

​Policy efforts are shifting towards driving consumption and boosting consumer confidence, presenting a favourable risk-reward opportunity for...

Rikki Malik

Pre-IPO Zhou Liu Fu Jewellery - The Potential Risks and Concerns Brought by the Business Model

​Franchise model drives rapid growth, but CSRC once questioned the rationality. There're doubts about sustainability of growth/profit margin. Share...

Xinyao (Criss) Wang

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Updates (August 12)

Hong Kong markets were resilient during the carry trade global sell off losing less than 2%. Pop Mart and Techtronic posted good results for 1H...

David Mudd

Policy efforts are shifting towards driving consumption and boosting consumer confidence, presenting a favourable risk-reward opportunity for...

Franchise model drives rapid growth, but CSRC once questioned the rationality. There're doubts about sustainability of growth/profit margin. Share...