Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Gross SOUTHBOUND volumes dropped again somewhat but still high at HK$625bn. NET buying by SOUTHBOUND was HK$61bn which is HUGE.</li>
<li>The flows here are still striking. &gt;25% of the top 100 most liquid Southbound eligible stocks saw SOUTHBOUND buy more than 10% of weekly traded volume to March 12.</li>
<li>A summary of important China-related stock news as I saw it this week is included. </li>
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Gross SOUTHBOUND volumes dropped again somewhat but still high at HK$625bn. NET buying by SOUTHBOUND was HK$61bn which is HUGE.
The flows here are still striking. &gt;25% of the top 100 most liquid Southbound eligible stocks saw SOUTHBOUND buy more than 10% of weekly traded volume to March 12.
A summary of important China-related stock news as I saw it this week is included. 


HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Flows (To 14 Mar 2025); Big Volumes, Big Net; Tech and Banks Still Leading

David Blennerhassett

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<li>An independent appraisal repot supports <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> unifying its dual-listed structure. Shareholders will get their say on the 3rd April. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/proto-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2511:1" rel="noopener">Proto Corp (4298 JP)</a>'s MBO is the wrong price. The solution here is a really bump or a broken deal if investors keep the share price above the TOB price.</li>
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<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>gives back some of the recent gains as pro-Beijing media said CK Hutch “should think twice about which side it wants to stand with”.</li>
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An independent appraisal repot supports Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU) unifying its dual-listed structure. Shareholders will get their say on the 3rd April. 

Proto Corp (4298 JP)'s MBO is the wrong price. The solution here is a really bump or a broken deal if investors keep the share price above the TOB price.

CK Hutchison Holdings (1 HK)gives back some of the recent gains as pro-Beijing media said CK Hutch “should think twice about which side it wants to stand with”.


Last Week in Event SPACE: Rio Tinto, Proto, CK Hutch, Silk Logistics, HKBN

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Derivatives

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<li>Over a dozen <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> companies (31% of index weight) report next week, along with significant portions of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-china-enterprises-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22900:1" rel="noopener">HSCEI</a> (38%) and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-tech-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31367:1" rel="noopener">Hang Seng TECH Index</a> (32%) components.</li>
<li>The four index heavy-weights <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xiaomi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24409:1" rel="noopener">Xiaomi Corp</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-mobile-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27:1" rel="noopener">China Mobile</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meituan" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26970:1" rel="noopener">Meituan</a> all report next week.</li>
<li>Weekly options expiring March 21 provide targeted instruments for traders looking to capitalize on earnings-related price movements.</li>
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Over a dozen Hang Seng Index companies (31% of index weight) report next week, along with significant portions of HSCEI (38%) and Hang Seng TECH Index (32%) components.
The four index heavy-weights Xiaomi Corp, Tencent, China Mobile, and Meituan all report next week.
Weekly options expiring March 21 provide targeted instruments for traders looking to capitalize on earnings-related price movements.


Dividends, Volatility, and Profits: HSI and HSCEI Heavyweights Reveal Results, 17 - 21 March

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

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<li>A dramatic shift saw stocks surge as market sentiment reversed week over week.</li>
<li>Single stock option volumes were significantly lower vs prior two weeks.</li>
<li>We highlight stocks that have had unusual moves in price, volume and implied volatility.</li>
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A dramatic shift saw stocks surge as market sentiment reversed week over week.
Single stock option volumes were significantly lower vs prior two weeks.
We highlight stocks that have had unusual moves in price, volume and implied volatility.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (March 03 – 07): From Caution to Euphoria as Sentiment Flips

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Following <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 disposal, <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> looks interesting, given its portfolio of port projects, which spans globally.</li>
<li>Overseas ports accounted for 38.9% of its noncurrent assets. A disposal of half of such portfolio will generate HK$15.2bn of cash flow, equalling almost 89% of its market capitalisation. </li>
<li>Even without corporate activities, its 6.4x PER, 6.7% dividend yield, and 11.8x EV/EBITDA are inexpensive. The 0.36x P/B for FY25 also deeply undervalued its assets.</li>
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Following CK Hutchison Holdings (1 HK)'s port disposal, Cosco Shipping Ports (1199 HK) looks interesting, given its portfolio of port projects, which spans globally.
Overseas ports accounted for 38.9% of its noncurrent assets. A disposal of half of such portfolio will generate HK$15.2bn of cash flow, equalling almost 89% of its market capitalisation. 
Even without corporate activities, its 6.4x PER, 6.7% dividend yield, and 11.8x EV/EBITDA are inexpensive. The 0.36x P/B for FY25 also deeply undervalued its assets.


COSCO Shipping Ports (1199 HK): What's Interesting After the CKH Port Sale?

Hong Kong

CK Hutchison Holdings Limited holds all of the non-property businesses of the Cheung Kong Group and the Hutchison Group, including ports and related services, telecommunications, retail, infrastructure, energy, and movable assets leasing operations.

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CK Hutchison Holdings (1 HK)

HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Flows (To 14 Mar 2025); Big Volumes, Big Net; Tech and Banks Still Leading

SOUTHBOUND Connect volumes slow down in gross but record very high net. Net buying bias is still significant. Tech, and tech-ish consumer...

Travis Lundy

Last Week in Event SPACE: Rio Tinto, Proto, CK Hutch, Silk Logistics, HKBN

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Dividends, Volatility, and Profits: HSI and HSCEI Heavyweights Reveal Results, 17 - 21 March

Key Hang Seng Index companies reporting next week, including heavyweights Xiaomi, Tencent, China Mobile, and Meituan, offer trading opportunities.

Gaudenz Schneider

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (March 03 – 07): From Caution to Euphoria as Sentiment Flips

Stocks surged as market sentiment reversed, with lower single stock option volumes compared to previous weeks. Unusual moves in price, volume, and...

John Ley

COSCO Shipping Ports (1199 HK): What's Interesting After the CKH Port Sale?

CK Hutchison's port disposal makes COSCO Shipping Ports look attractive, given its global port portfolio, potential cash flow if projects are...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Flows (To 14 Mar 2025); Big Volumes, Big Net; Tech and Banks Still Leading

SOUTHBOUND Connect volumes slow down in gross but record very high net. Net buying bias is still significant. Tech, and tech-ish consumer...

Travis Lundy

Last Week in Event SPACE: Rio Tinto, Proto, CK Hutch, Silk Logistics, HKBN

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

Dividends, Volatility, and Profits: HSI and HSCEI Heavyweights Reveal Results, 17 - 21 March

​Key Hang Seng Index companies reporting next week, including heavyweights Xiaomi, Tencent, China Mobile, and Meituan, offer trading opportunities.

Gaudenz Schneider

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (March 03 – 07): From Caution to Euphoria as Sentiment Flips

​Stocks surged as market sentiment reversed, with lower single stock option volumes compared to previous weeks. Unusual moves in price, volume, and...

John Ley

COSCO Shipping Ports (1199 HK): What's Interesting After the CKH Port Sale?

​CK Hutchison's port disposal makes COSCO Shipping Ports look attractive, given its global port portfolio, potential cash flow if projects are...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Key Hang Seng Index companies reporting next week, including heavyweights Xiaomi, Tencent, China Mobile, and Meituan, offer trading opportunities.

Stocks surged as market sentiment reversed, with lower single stock option volumes compared to previous weeks. Unusual moves in price, volume, and...

CK Hutchison's port disposal makes COSCO Shipping Ports look attractive, given its global port portfolio, potential cash flow if projects are...