Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Index Rebalance

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<li>The S&amp;P 500 index tracks the 500 largest names listed in the US and it is one of the most highly-tracked indices in the world.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the upcoming constituent changes in the run up to the December 2025 index rebal event.</li>
<li>We now expect two regular changes in December 2025. There are also multiple live M&amp;A and special situation events likely to trigger intra-review index changes.</li>
</ul>


The S&amp;P 500 index tracks the 500 largest names listed in the US and it is one of the most highly-tracked indices in the world.
In this insight, we take a look at the upcoming constituent changes in the run up to the December 2025 index rebal event.
We now expect two regular changes in December 2025. There are also multiple live M&amp;A and special situation events likely to trigger intra-review index changes.


[Quiddity Index] S&P500/600 Dec25 Rebal: 2 Regular ADDs/DELs + Multiple Intra-Review Changes Coming

<ul>
<li>The SP 500 Index (you can guess) tracks the 500 largest names listed in the US and it is one of the most highly-tracked indices in the world.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the upcoming constituent changes in the run up to the December 2025 index rebal event.</li>
<li>We expect two regular changes in December 2025. There are also multiple live M&amp;A events which are likely to trigger intra-review index changes.</li>
</ul>


The SP 500 Index (you can guess) tracks the 500 largest names listed in the US and it is one of the most highly-tracked indices in the world.
In this insight, we take a look at the upcoming constituent changes in the run up to the December 2025 index rebal event.
We expect two regular changes in December 2025. There are also multiple live M&amp;A events which are likely to trigger intra-review index changes.


[Quiddity Index] SP500/600 Dec25 Rebal: One Name (Always Bridesmaid Never the Bride) Stands Out

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Event-Driven

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<li>Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) will spin off its cable networks and digital platforms into a new, independent, tax-free entity, Versant Media Group (Nasdaq: VSNT).</li>
<li>The separation aims to unlock distinct value profiles, giving investors clearer exposure to both Comcast’s infrastructure-driven growth and Versant’s media/content-driven earnings</li>
<li>The transaction is expected to be tax-free for Comcast shareholders and is anticipated to be completed in 2026.</li>
</ul>


Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) will spin off its cable networks and digital platforms into a new, independent, tax-free entity, Versant Media Group (Nasdaq: VSNT).
The separation aims to unlock distinct value profiles, giving investors clearer exposure to both Comcast’s infrastructure-driven growth and Versant’s media/content-driven earnings
The transaction is expected to be tax-free for Comcast shareholders and is anticipated to be completed in 2026.


Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) To Spin-Off Versant: A New Media & Entertainment Powerhouse

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Stock Spin-offs

<ul><li>Before I get into my regular update, I want to share one fantastic chart that caught my eye.</li><li>It shows current earnings multiple of the S&amp;P 500, 400 and 600, respectively.</li><li>One takeaway is that large caps (S&amp;P 500) are at the high end of their historical trading range.</li></ul>

Before I get into my regular update, I want to share one fantastic chart that caught my eye.It shows current earnings multiple of the S&amp;P 500, 400 and 600, respectively.One takeaway is that large caps (S&amp;P 500) are at the high end of their historical trading range.

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

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<li>There are 3 constituent changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-500-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22886:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P 500 INDEX (SPX INDEX)</a> in September. There are capping changes for the Select Sector indices and the Equal Weight Index too.</li>
<li>The round-trip trade is US$19.6bn with a big chunk from the Equal Weight Index, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/technology-select-sector-spdr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27543:1" rel="noopener">Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/communication-services-select-sector-spdr-fund" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27534:1" rel="noopener">Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC US)</a>. </li>
<li>The largest flows are expected in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/applovin-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32989:1" rel="noopener">AppLovin (APP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/robinhood-markets-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33532:1" rel="noopener">Robinhood Markets (HOOD)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trade-desk-inc-the" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26467:1" rel="noopener">Trade Desk (TTD)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nvidia-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5891:1" rel="noopener">NVIDIA (NVDA)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apple-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:666:1" rel="noopener">Apple (AAPL)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alphabet-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33361:1" rel="noopener">Alphabet (GOOGL)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/microsoft-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15273:1" rel="noopener">Microsoft (MSFT US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/exxon-mobil-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:811:1" rel="noopener">Exxon Mobil (XOM)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chevron-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11091:1" rel="noopener">Chevron (CVX)</a>.</li>
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There are 3 constituent changes for the S&amp;P 500 INDEX (SPX INDEX) in September. There are capping changes for the Select Sector indices and the Equal Weight Index too.
The round-trip trade is US$19.6bn with a big chunk from the Equal Weight Index, Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK US) and Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC US). 
The largest flows are expected in AppLovin (APP), Robinhood Markets (HOOD), Trade Desk (TTD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT US), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX).


Select Sector Indices and S&P Equal Weight Rebalance: Changes to Drive US$19.6bn Flow

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Comcast Corporation provides media and television broadcasting services. The Company offers video streaming, television programming, high-speed internet, cable television, and communication services. Comcast serves customers worldwide.

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Travis Lundy

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GSBR Research

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Before I get into my regular update, I want to share one fantastic chart that caught my eye. It shows current earnings multiple of the S&P 500, 400...

Richard Howe

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Constituent changes to the S&P500 Index and capping changes result in a round-trip trade of US$19.6bn. AppLovin, Robinhood and Emcor will have more...

Brian Freitas

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[Quiddity Index] S&P500/600 Dec25 Rebal: 2 Regular ADDs/DELs + Multiple Intra-Review Changes Coming

The Dec25 SP500 rebal season threatens to be quite active. We now see two normal changes and a few intra-review changes are possible, which means...

Travis Lundy

[Quiddity Index] SP500/600 Dec25 Rebal: One Name (Always Bridesmaid Never the Bride) Stands Out

The S&P500 should have 2 ADDs + 2 DELs in Dec25 at this point. There are multiple possible intra-review M&A changes as well, which could reduce...

Travis Lundy

Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) To Spin-Off Versant: A New Media & Entertainment Powerhouse

​Comcast to spin off cable networks and digital platforms into new entity, Versant Media Group. Transaction expected to be tax-free for...

GSBR Research

Weekly Update (3134, Versant, Aumovio)

Before I get into my regular update, I want to share one fantastic chart that caught my eye. It shows current earnings multiple of the S&P 500, 400...

Richard Howe

Select Sector Indices and S&P Equal Weight Rebalance: Changes to Drive US$19.6bn Flow

Constituent changes to the S&P500 Index and capping changes result in a round-trip trade of US$19.6bn. AppLovin, Robinhood and Emcor will have more...

Brian Freitas

Comcast to spin off cable networks and digital platforms into new entity, Versant Media Group. Transaction expected to be tax-free for...