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 Oct 9th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD341,906m.</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 ANHUI JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE, SHARETRONIC DATA TECHNOLOGY, YUANJIE SEMI, SUZHOU EVERBRIGHT PHOTONICS, GIGADEVICE SEMICONDUCTOR.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of A-share stocks as of Oct 9th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD341,906m.
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 ANHUI JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE, SHARETRONIC DATA TECHNOLOGY, YUANJIE SEMI, SUZHOU EVERBRIGHT PHOTONICS, GIGADEVICE SEMICONDUCTOR.


A-Share Margin Trading Weekly (Oct 9th): ANHUI JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE, SHARETRONIC DATA TECHNOLOGY

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<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 200 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 92.3% as of Oct 9th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by 3.7ppt week-on-week, led by materials, industrials, utilities.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Innocare, Ganfenglithium, China East Air, Yofc.</li>
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We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 200 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 92.3% as of Oct 9th.
The average A-H premium changed by 3.7ppt week-on-week, led by materials, industrials, utilities.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Innocare, Ganfenglithium, China East Air, Yofc.


A-H Premium Weekly (Oct 9th): Innocare, Ganfenglithium, China East Air, Yofc

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Since 2025, there have been 48 H-share IPOs of listed A-shares, with most seeing HA discounts widen post-listing, with only 20 narrowing.</li>
<li>Only AI-related H-share IPOs achieved meaningful HA discount narrowing (over 10pp), with non-AI names failing since May 2025.</li>
<li>The market capitalisation of these IPOs is not decisive for the HA discount change, and the overall market effect has little impact. Hence, the AI theme remains the key.</li>
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Since 2025, there have been 48 H-share IPOs of listed A-shares, with most seeing HA discounts widen post-listing, with only 20 narrowing.
Only AI-related H-share IPOs achieved meaningful HA discount narrowing (over 10pp), with non-AI names failing since May 2025.
The market capitalisation of these IPOs is not decisive for the HA discount change, and the overall market effect has little impact. Hence, the AI theme remains the key.


China Strategy: Evolution of H-Share IPO Premium/Discount

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>China’s lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, known overseas as RedNote, is betting that a more diversified user base and business model can underpin long-term growth as it prepares for a Hong Kong IPO.</li><li>Chinese Politburo Member’s Downfall Exposes Shadowy Network Tied to Evergrande</li><li>A Caixin investigation into the downfall of Politburo member Ma Xingrui has uncovered a sprawling political-business syndicate that extracted billions of yuan from real estate deals and dumped toxic assets onto property giant China Vanke Co. Ltd.</li></ul>

China’s lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, known overseas as RedNote, is betting that a more diversified user base and business model can underpin long-term growth as it prepares for a Hong Kong IPO.Chinese Politburo Member’s Downfall Exposes Shadowy Network Tied to EvergrandeA Caixin investigation into the downfall of Politburo member Ma Xingrui has uncovered a sprawling political-business syndicate that extracted billions of yuan from real estate deals and dumped toxic assets onto property giant China Vanke Co. Ltd.

CX Daily: Men, AI and a Retail Revamp Drive Xiaohongshu’s Pre-IPO Pivot 

Chief Executive Officer, Emmer Capital Partners Limited

Manishi Raychaudhuri

Chief Executive Officer

Emmer Capital Partners Limited

Emmer Capital Partners is an Asia Pacific focused financial advisory firm engaging in strategic financial asset allocation advice, bespoke thematic research and advising early-stage companies and connecting them to investors. Emmer Capital provides macro-economic and multi-asset investment strategy inputs to institutions, family offices, private wealth managers, private equity, and corporate boards directly and through independent research platforms. Emmer Capital also advises a wide range of startup companies on fund raising and business strategy. Emmer Capital's active engagement with the print and electronic media reaches a broad spectrum of investors across the globe.

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<li>China's disappointing April-June GDP growth underscores domestic consumption weakness. Exports continue to skyrocket. Export resilience in power and automobiles, along with higher overseas margins benefit companies with sustainable foreign revenues.</li>
<li>In 2026, technology, industrials, energy have outperformed. The first two fit the theme of advanced manufacturing and technology-enablers. Combining this with robust overseas revenues, a set of stocks stand out.</li>
<li>Among these stocks, CATL, Geely, Weichai Power and CNOOC figure in our Model Portfolio.</li>
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China's disappointing April-June GDP growth underscores domestic consumption weakness. Exports continue to skyrocket. Export resilience in power and automobiles, along with higher overseas margins benefit companies with sustainable foreign revenues.
In 2026, technology, industrials, energy have outperformed. The first two fit the theme of advanced manufacturing and technology-enablers. Combining this with robust overseas revenues, a set of stocks stand out.
Among these stocks, CATL, Geely, Weichai Power and CNOOC figure in our Model Portfolio.


Asian Equities: China's Tepid Domestic Growth and Skyrocketing Exports Presents Interesting Options

China

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) is a Chinese battery manufacturer and technology company specializing in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. It is the world's largest producer of EV and energy storage batteries, also offering battery materials and recycling services. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Ningde, Fujian province, China.

Contemporary Amperex Technology (3750 HK)

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Contemporary Amperex Technology (3750 HK)

A-H Premium Weekly (Oct 9th): Innocare, Ganfenglithium, China East Air, Yofc

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Innocare, Ganfenglithium, China East Air, Yofc.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

CX Daily: Men, AI and a Retail Revamp Drive Xiaohongshu’s Pre-IPO Pivot

China’s lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, known overseas as RedNote, is betting that a more diversified user base and business model can underpin...

Caixin Global

Asian Equities: China's Tepid Domestic Growth and Skyrocketing Exports Presents Interesting Options

China's weak domestic consumption contrasts with strong export growth, benefiting firms with sustainable foreign revenues. Focus on overseas...

Manishi Raychaudhuri

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A-Share Margin Trading Weekly (Oct 9th): ANHUI JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE, SHARETRONIC DATA TECHNOLOGY

We analyzed A-share margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted ANHUI JIANGHUAI AUTOMOBILE (600418 CH), SHARETRONIC DATA...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

A-H Premium Weekly (Oct 9th): Innocare, Ganfenglithium, China East Air, Yofc

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Innocare, Ganfenglithium, China East Air, Yofc.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Strategy: Evolution of H-Share IPO Premium/Discount

​Most of the H-share IPOs of listed A-shares since 2025 saw HA discounts widen post-listing, with only AI-related IPOs achieving meaningful...

Osbert Tang, CFA

CX Daily: Men, AI and a Retail Revamp Drive Xiaohongshu’s Pre-IPO Pivot

China’s lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu, known overseas as RedNote, is betting that a more diversified user base and business model can underpin...

Caixin Global

Asian Equities: China's Tepid Domestic Growth and Skyrocketing Exports Presents Interesting Options

​China's weak domestic consumption contrasts with strong export growth, benefiting firms with sustainable foreign revenues. Focus on overseas...

Manishi Raychaudhuri

Most of the H-share IPOs of listed A-shares since 2025 saw HA discounts widen post-listing, with only AI-related IPOs achieving meaningful...

China's weak domestic consumption contrasts with strong export growth, benefiting firms with sustainable foreign revenues. Focus on overseas...