Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Quantitative Analysis

Following the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gamestop-corp-class-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13790:1" rel="noopener">GameStop Corp Class A (GME US)</a> saga that has been all over the financial press (and is now spreading into the mainstream press), we have been getting questions on names in Hong Kong that could be prone to a squeeze.We do not believe that retail players in Hong Kong have the heft that retail investors in the US do, nor are single stock options frequently used (though there is a lot of retail activity in warrants on large cap names), but the pain that is being felt in global portfolios could lead to unwinding in Hong Kong shorts too.Some highly shorted stocks in Hong Kong that have seen prices jump today along with volume surge are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ping-an-healthcare-and-technology-company-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27008:1" rel="noopener">Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited (1833 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24:1" rel="noopener">Hang Seng Bank (11 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vitasoy-intl-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2807:1" rel="noopener">Vitasoy Intl Holdings (345 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-literature-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24388:1" rel="noopener">China Literature (772 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-of-east-asia-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:341:1" rel="noopener">Bank of East Asia (23 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mtr-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13289:1" rel="noopener">MTR Corp (66 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/want-want-china-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:355:1" rel="noopener">Want Want (151 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsonite-international-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12790:1" rel="noopener">Samsonite (1910 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wharf-real-estate-investment" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26031:1" rel="noopener">Wharf Real Estate Investment (1997 HK)</a>.We identify more stocks that could be prone to short covering based on short interest as a percentage of issued shares, free float and in terms of days of ADV to cover.

Following the GameStop Corp Class A (GME US) saga that has been all over the financial press (and is now spreading into the mainstream press), we have been getting questions on names in Hong Kong that could be prone to a squeeze.We do not believe that retail players in Hong Kong have the heft that retail investors in the US do, nor are single stock options frequently used (though there is a lot of retail activity in warrants on large cap names), but the pain that is being felt in global portfolios could lead to unwinding in Hong Kong shorts too.Some highly shorted stocks in Hong Kong that have seen prices jump today along with volume surge are Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company Limited (1833 HK), Hang Seng Bank (11 HK), Vitasoy Intl Holdings (345 HK), China Literature (772 HK), Bank of East Asia (23 HK), MTR Corp (66 HK), Want Want (151 HK), Samsonite (1910 HK) and Wharf Real Estate Investment (1997 HK).We identify more stocks that could be prone to short covering based on short interest as a percentage of issued shares, free float and in terms of days of ADV to cover.

Japan TMT Analyst

Pelham Smithers

Market Intel on Asian Tech with a Japan focus

Pelham Smithers Associates

Founded in 2009, Pelham Smithers Associates (PSA) provides market intelligence on Asian technology, focusing in particular on Japan. The industries covered by our team of specialists are: consumer electronics, telecomms, pharmaceuticals, internet, electronic parts and materials, automotive technology, retail and capital goods. 

Research is provided by the following:
Pelham Smithers: Macro, consumer electronics, telecoms & pharma
Joel Scheiman: Electronics materials / components
Julie Boote: Autos
Will Nestuk: Capital goods, machinery & transportation equipment parts
Thao Nguyen: eCommerce, internet content, marketing & advertising

Equity Bottom-Up

Up until recently, PlayStation Virtual Reality (PSVR) has only been seen by industry insiders, media commentators and a handful of investors. However, ahead of the launch in the autumn, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/563" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:563:1">Sony Corp (6758 JP)</a> is looking to build up consumer interest through a demo tie-up with Best Buy, as it needs to do, given that its two main rivals, Facebook’s Oculus and HTC’s Vive, are already out on the market, albeit in very short supply.Not too surprisingly, the demos are proving a success in terms of…

Up until recently, PlayStation Virtual Reality (PSVR) has only been seen by industry insiders, media commentators and a handful of investors. However, ahead of the launch in the autumn, Sony Corp (6758 JP) is looking to build up consumer interest through a demo tie-up with Best Buy, as it needs to do, given that its two main rivals, Facebook’s Oculus and HTC’s Vive, are already out on the market, albeit in very short supply.Not too surprisingly, the demos are proving a success in terms of…

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>GameStop shares fell 12.1% after a disappointing annual shareholder meeting</li>
<li>Nvidia insiders sell over $700 million in shares as stock soars 164%</li>
<li>Blackstone bids $1.74 billion to acquire Japanese digital comic distributor Infocom</li>
</ul>


GameStop shares fell 12.1% after a disappointing annual shareholder meeting
Nvidia insiders sell over $700 million in shares as stock soars 164%
Blackstone bids $1.74 billion to acquire Japanese digital comic distributor Infocom


#20Business Buzz: GamesStop Shares Fell, Nvidia Insider Selling, Berkshire Reduces Stake in BYD

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<li>India's stock market dropped $386 billion after election results showed a narrower-than-expected lead for Modi</li>
<li>Intel's CEO introduced new AI products at Computex, challenging Nvidia's market dominance</li>
<li>Chinese companies rush to raise funds amid a stock market rebound, driven by investor optimism and future uncertainty</li>
</ul>


India's stock market dropped $386 billion after election results showed a narrower-than-expected lead for Modi
Intel's CEO introduced new AI products at Computex, challenging Nvidia's market dominance
Chinese companies rush to raise funds amid a stock market rebound, driven by investor optimism and future uncertainty


#11Business Buzz: India's Stock Market Plunge, Intel Vs. Nvidia, and China's Fundraising Frenzy

United States

GameStop Corporation operates specialty electronic game and PC entertainment software stores throughout the United States, Australia, Canada and Europe. The Company stores sell new and used video game hardware, video game software and accessories, as well as PC entertainment software, and related accessories and other merchandise.

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GameStop (GME US)

HK Shorts: Squeeze-O-Meter

Following the GameStop saga, we try to identify stocks in HK that could be susceptible to a short squeeze based on short interest vs issued shares...

Brian Freitas

PSVR On Display at Best Buy

Up until recently, PlayStation Virtual Reality (PSVR) has only been seen by industry insiders, media commentators and a handful of investors....

Pelham Smithers Associates

#20Business Buzz: GamesStop Shares Fell, Nvidia Insider Selling, Berkshire Reduces Stake in BYD

GameStop shares drop after shareholder meeting, Nvidia insiders cash in on soaring stock, Blackstone makes $1.74 billion bid for Japanese comic...

Nimish Maheshwari

#11Business Buzz: India's Stock Market Plunge, Intel Vs. Nvidia, and China's Fundraising Frenzy

India's stock market falls as Modi's lead narrows, Intel challenges Nvidia with new AI products, Chinese companies raise funds amidst market...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Market Cap (USDm)

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HK Shorts: Squeeze-O-Meter

Following the GameStop saga, we try to identify stocks in HK that could be susceptible to a short squeeze based on short interest vs issued shares...

Brian Freitas

PSVR On Display at Best Buy

Up until recently, PlayStation Virtual Reality (PSVR) has only been seen by industry insiders, media commentators and a handful of investors....

Pelham Smithers Associates

#20Business Buzz: GamesStop Shares Fell, Nvidia Insider Selling, Berkshire Reduces Stake in BYD

​GameStop shares drop after shareholder meeting, Nvidia insiders cash in on soaring stock, Blackstone makes $1.74 billion bid for Japanese comic...

Nimish Maheshwari

#11Business Buzz: India's Stock Market Plunge, Intel Vs. Nvidia, and China's Fundraising Frenzy

​India's stock market falls as Modi's lead narrows, Intel challenges Nvidia with new AI products, Chinese companies raise funds amidst market...

Nimish Maheshwari

GameStop shares drop after shareholder meeting, Nvidia insiders cash in on soaring stock, Blackstone makes $1.74 billion bid for Japanese comic...

India's stock market falls as Modi's lead narrows, Intel challenges Nvidia with new AI products, Chinese companies raise funds amidst market...