Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Positive US-China talks and the de-escalation of tariffs signal a major softening by both sides.</li>
<li>Expect momentum favourites to continue climbing as risk-on greenlights CTA factor buying.</li>
<li>US Pharma rebounded with Trump executive order seen as toothless and vague.</li>
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Positive US-China talks and the de-escalation of tariffs signal a major softening by both sides.
Expect momentum favourites to continue climbing as risk-on greenlights CTA factor buying.
US Pharma rebounded with Trump executive order seen as toothless and vague.


Japan Morning Connection: Japan Tech and SPE to Continue Higher with Nasdaq100 Back in a Bull Mkt

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 JPX stocks as of Sep 11th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD30,193m.</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 Kioxia, SoftBank, Advantest, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lintec, Nintendo, Japan Airport Terminal, Tokyo Electron, Disco, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Sep 11th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD30,193m.
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 Kioxia, SoftBank, Advantest, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lintec, Nintendo, Japan Airport Terminal, Tokyo Electron, Disco, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial.


JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Sep 11th): Kioxia, SoftBank, Advantest, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lintec

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<li>Tech rebound into NVDA print, which came in slightly ahead of estimates. Server related up on SMCI gains.</li>
<li>Expect this to be enough to spark dip buying for Japan SPE plays such as TEL, Disco, as well as likes of Fujikura and MHI.</li>
<li>Hoya has bottomed in the last 2-days and looks primed for more upside after excessive weakness.</li>
</ul>


Tech rebound into NVDA print, which came in slightly ahead of estimates. Server related up on SMCI gains.
Expect this to be enough to spark dip buying for Japan SPE plays such as TEL, Disco, as well as likes of Fujikura and MHI.
Hoya has bottomed in the last 2-days and looks primed for more upside after excessive weakness.


Japan Morning Connection: NVDA Results Enough to Quell Concerns over AI Slowdown

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<li>Huge print from ASML set a positive tone, but the potential for tighter NVDA restrictions weighed on sentiment.</li>
<li>Big selling for Corning off the highs as guidance not enough to justify the run... may see weakness in Fujikura and Furukawa.</li>
<li>Strong numbers from Advantest will also help sentiment for Japan SPE.</li>
</ul>


Huge print from ASML set a positive tone, but the potential for tighter NVDA restrictions weighed on sentiment.
Big selling for Corning off the highs as guidance not enough to justify the run... may see weakness in Fujikura and Furukawa.
Strong numbers from Advantest will also help sentiment for Japan SPE.


Japan Morning Connection: Mixed Signals from Tech and Semi's but After-Mkt Moves Pointing Higher

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<li>Will we see more of the same ineffectual export curbs or a lightening of export restrictions?</li>
<li>Expect a continued rotation into all things non-tech in JP including Home Builders who jumped overnight as yields sank.</li>
<li>Plenty of shorts with ample downside including Hitachi, Fuji Elec, Hokkaido Elec outside of the mainstay AI plays.</li>
</ul>


Will we see more of the same ineffectual export curbs or a lightening of export restrictions?
Expect a continued rotation into all things non-tech in JP including Home Builders who jumped overnight as yields sank.
Plenty of shorts with ample downside including Hitachi, Fuji Elec, Hokkaido Elec outside of the mainstay AI plays.


Japan Morning Connection: US Tech Meltdown Set to Hit Japan AI/Tech Names Again

Japan

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. manufactures wires, cables, and metal products. The Company holds patents in optical fiber coating technology and produces optical fiber cables in the United States.  Furukawa Electric's metal products include aluminum cans, air conditioner parts, and shape memory alloys.

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Furukawa Electric (5801 JP)

Japan Morning Connection: Japan Tech and SPE to Continue Higher with Nasdaq100 Back in a Bull Mkt

US-China trade tensions ease as tariffs are de-escalated, resulting in risk-on buying across sectors. Should see improved sentiment for Japan...

Andrew Jackson

JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Sep 11th): Kioxia, SoftBank, Advantest, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lintec

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Kioxia (285A JP), SoftBank (9984 JP), Advantest (6857 JP),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Japan Morning Connection: NVDA Results Enough to Quell Concerns over AI Slowdown

Tech rebound into NVDA print slightly ahead of estimates may spark dip buying for Japan SPE. Hoya has bottomed in the last 2 days but looks primed...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Mixed Signals from Tech and Semi's but After-Mkt Moves Pointing Higher

ASML's strong print boosts sentiment but weighed by NVDA restriction concerns. Corning off the highs; may see weakness in Fujikura and Furukara....

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Tech Meltdown Set to Hit Japan AI/Tech Names Again

Expect a continued shift away towards non-tech sectors, particularly home builders. Plenty of shorts with downside to consider.

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: Japan Tech and SPE to Continue Higher with Nasdaq100 Back in a Bull Mkt

​US-China trade tensions ease as tariffs are de-escalated, resulting in risk-on buying across sectors. Should see improved sentiment for Japan...

Andrew Jackson

JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Sep 11th): Kioxia, SoftBank, Advantest, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lintec

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Kioxia (285A JP), SoftBank (9984 JP), Advantest (6857 JP),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Japan Morning Connection: NVDA Results Enough to Quell Concerns over AI Slowdown

​Tech rebound into NVDA print slightly ahead of estimates may spark dip buying for Japan SPE. Hoya has bottomed in the last 2 days but looks primed...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Mixed Signals from Tech and Semi's but After-Mkt Moves Pointing Higher

​ASML's strong print boosts sentiment but weighed by NVDA restriction concerns. Corning off the highs; may see weakness in Fujikura and Furukara....

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Tech Meltdown Set to Hit Japan AI/Tech Names Again

Expect a continued shift away towards non-tech sectors, particularly home builders. Plenty of shorts with downside to consider.

Andrew Jackson

US-China trade tensions ease as tariffs are de-escalated, resulting in risk-on buying across sectors. Should see improved sentiment for Japan...

Tech rebound into NVDA print slightly ahead of estimates may spark dip buying for Japan SPE. Hoya has bottomed in the last 2 days but looks primed...

ASML's strong print boosts sentiment but weighed by NVDA restriction concerns. Corning off the highs; may see weakness in Fujikura and Furukara....