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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

3 month Sibor spikes by 16bps, or 36% in the past two days, to 0.62%.&nbsp;Spikes of Sibor are positive to: Banks (DBS, OCBC, and UOB)&nbsp;And negative to: REITS, Capital Intensive Industrials and Property Developers.

3 month Sibor spikes by 16bps, or 36% in the past two days, to 0.62%.&nbsp;Spikes of Sibor are positive to: Banks (DBS, OCBC, and UOB)&nbsp;And negative to: REITS, Capital Intensive Industrials and Property Developers.

Equity/Index & Cross Asset Volatility Specialist, Cameron Design

Jay Cameron

Equity/Index & Cross Asset Volatility Specialist

Cameron Design

We specialize in financial products and volatility. Our strategies balance speed, data, and risk control to capture opportunities across global markets. Our research leverages AI and data analytics to continuously refine our algorithms and adapt to evolving market dynamics.

Equity Derivatives

iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index / Equity Derivatives

iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index (SGN50N INDEX)

<ul>
<li>This insight compares the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index with regional next-tier indices, focusing on methodology, sector composition, and historical performance. </li>
<li>Combining flagship and next-tier indices can broaden sector exposure and balance within an Asia-focused equity portfolio. </li>
<li>A volatility-driven allocation strategy is presented, showing that dynamic mid-cap exposure can help moderate drawdowns and enhance returns during market cycles.</li>
</ul>


This insight compares the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index with regional next-tier indices, focusing on methodology, sector composition, and historical performance. 
Combining flagship and next-tier indices can broaden sector exposure and balance within an Asia-focused equity portfolio. 
A volatility-driven allocation strategy is presented, showing that dynamic mid-cap exposure can help moderate drawdowns and enhance returns during market cycles.


Comparing the Singapore Next 50 to Its Regional Peers: An Asia Portfolio Context

Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to increase, with the resistance at 1,398/1,405 points and the support at 1,380/1,370 points, based on the recovery pattern after it formed an upward gap for a second day.</li><li>The short-term target is 1,430 points.</li><li>The SET Index is anticipated to experience a further rebound this week, driven by several factors.</li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to increase, with the resistance at 1,398/1,405 points and the support at 1,380/1,370 points, based on the recovery pattern after it formed an upward gap for a second day.The short-term target is 1,430 points.The SET Index is anticipated to experience a further rebound this week, driven by several factors.

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

<ul>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for Singapore's ST index ("STI") between now and the September 2023 index review.</li>
<li>With roughly 4 more months left for the base date, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sembcorp-marine-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11:1" rel="noopener">Sembcorp Marine (SMM SP)</a> seems to be an ADD but it is close to the border.</li>
<li>Since the ranking system used for this index in based on prices as at a single point in time, the rankings could change significantly and our expectations could change too.</li>
</ul>


In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for Singapore's ST index ("STI") between now and the September 2023 index review.
With roughly 4 more months left for the base date, Sembcorp Marine (SMM SP) seems to be an ADD but it is close to the border.
Since the ranking system used for this index in based on prices as at a single point in time, the rankings could change significantly and our expectations could change too.


Quiddity Leaderboard Singapore’s STI Sep 23: KDCREIT Facing Risk of Deletion

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

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sats-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19962:1" rel="noopener">SATS (SATS SP)</a> has announced a 323:1000 underwritten rights issue at S$2.2/share that will raise S$798.8m to fund the WFS acquisition.</li>
<li>The rights issue price is a 20% discount to the last close and a 15.9% discount to the Theoretical Ex-Rights Price (TERP).</li>
<li>There has been a lot of short selling on the stock since the start of the year, peaking last week where 43% of total volume traded was from short selling.</li>
</ul>



SATS (SATS SP) has announced a 323:1000 underwritten rights issue at S$2.2/share that will raise S$798.8m to fund the WFS acquisition.
The rights issue price is a 20% discount to the last close and a 15.9% discount to the Theoretical Ex-Rights Price (TERP).
There has been a lot of short selling on the stock since the start of the year, peaking last week where 43% of total volume traded was from short selling.


SATS SP: S$800m Rights Issue to Fund WFS Acquisition

Singapore

The Straits Times Index (STI), maintained & calculated by FTSE, is the most globally-recognised benchmark index and market barometer for Singapore. Dating back to 1966, it tracks the performance of the top 30 largest and most liquid companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. *Ticker changed from FSSTI on 10/9/2015. **Also revamped on January 10, 2008, for prices prior to that see STIOLD Index.

FTSE Straits Times Index (STI) (STI INDEX)

FTSE Straits Times Index (STI) (STI INDEX)

Sibor spikes: end of cheap money?

3 month Sibor spikes by 16bps, or 36% in the past two days, to 0.62%. Spikes of Sibor are positive to: Banks (DBS, OCBC, and UOB) And negative to:...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Comparing the Singapore Next 50 to Its Regional Peers: An Asia Portfolio Context

Comparing iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index with regional mid-cap indices shows potential for broadening sector exposure, balancing portfolios;...

Jay Cameron

Risk in the SET Is Worth the Reward

Technically, the SET Index is expected to increase, with the resistance at 1,398/1,405 points and the support at 1,380/1,370 points, based on the...

Krungthai XSpring

Quiddity Leaderboard Singapore’s STI Sep 23: KDCREIT Facing Risk of Deletion

As things stand, there could be one day of volume to buy in Sembcorp Marine and two days of volume to sell in KDCREIT but if share prices fluctuate...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

SATS SP: S$800m Rights Issue to Fund WFS Acquisition

SATS has announced a 323:1000 rights issue at S$2.2/share that will raise S$798.8m to fund the WFS acquisition. Short selling was fierce last week...

Brian Freitas

Sibor spikes: end of cheap money?

3 month Sibor spikes by 16bps, or 36% in the past two days, to 0.62%. Spikes of Sibor are positive to: Banks (DBS, OCBC, and UOB) And negative to:...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Comparing the Singapore Next 50 to Its Regional Peers: An Asia Portfolio Context

​Comparing iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index with regional mid-cap indices shows potential for broadening sector exposure, balancing portfolios;...

Jay Cameron

Risk in the SET Is Worth the Reward

Technically, the SET Index is expected to increase, with the resistance at 1,398/1,405 points and the support at 1,380/1,370 points, based on the...

Krungthai XSpring

Quiddity Leaderboard Singapore’s STI Sep 23: KDCREIT Facing Risk of Deletion

As things stand, there could be one day of volume to buy in Sembcorp Marine and two days of volume to sell in KDCREIT but if share prices fluctuate...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

SATS SP: S$800m Rights Issue to Fund WFS Acquisition

SATS has announced a 323:1000 rights issue at S$2.2/share that will raise S$798.8m to fund the WFS acquisition. Short selling was fierce last week...

Brian Freitas

Comparing iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index with regional mid-cap indices shows potential for broadening sector exposure, balancing portfolios;...