US-EU Index Rebalances / Quantitative Researcher, ORTEX

Dimitris Ioannidis

US-EU Index Rebalances / Quantitative Researcher

Global Financial Data and Analytics Platform

ORTEX

ORTEX is a global financial data and analytics platform providing real-time securities lending and short interest data, index rebalance data, holdings and insider transactions, trading signals, corporate actions and news,  stock machine learning and factor scores and other analytics. The majority of the data are downloadable and accessible through APIs.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dell-technologies-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32189:1" rel="noopener">Dell Technologies (DELL US)</a> is the main candidate for addition-transition with uncertainty arising from the 'Multiple Share Classes' criterion. Forecasted demand is ~$7bn and ~4 ADV.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/williams-sonoma-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11383:1" rel="noopener">Williams Sonoma (WSM US)</a> is one of the top candidates for addition-migration with uncertainty due to the migrations' inconsistent market cap selection pattern. Forecasted demand is $840m and ~2.6 ADV.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/american-airlines-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3663:1" rel="noopener">American Airlines Group (AAL US)</a> is one of the main candidates for deletion with uncertainty due to price hence ranking fluctuations until cut-off. Forecasted supply is $290m and ~0.8 ADV.</li>
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Dell Technologies (DELL US) is the main candidate for addition-transition with uncertainty arising from the 'Multiple Share Classes' criterion. Forecasted demand is ~$7bn and ~4 ADV.

Williams Sonoma (WSM US) is one of the top candidates for addition-migration with uncertainty due to the migrations' inconsistent market cap selection pattern. Forecasted demand is $840m and ~2.6 ADV.

American Airlines Group (AAL US) is one of the main candidates for deletion with uncertainty due to price hence ranking fluctuations until cut-off. Forecasted supply is $290m and ~0.8 ADV.


S&P 500 September Forecasts: Saved by the Dell?

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Index Rebalance

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<li>On Friday, the S&amp;P index committee announced the June 2024 changes to the three major indices in the S&amp;P1500 universe. </li>
<li>KKR, Crowdstrike (CRWD), and GoDaddy (GDDY) replace Robert Half (RHI), Comerica (CMA), and Illumina (ILMN) in the S&amp;P500. There are 6 ADDs to S&amp;PMidCap400, 13 DELETEs from Sm600. </li>
<li>There are some BIG and impactful flows here. Some are very big. Netted 2-way flow on 21 June is ~US$66-80bn. But as always, details matter. </li>
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On Friday, the S&amp;P index committee announced the June 2024 changes to the three major indices in the S&amp;P1500 universe. 
KKR, Crowdstrike (CRWD), and GoDaddy (GDDY) replace Robert Half (RHI), Comerica (CMA), and Illumina (ILMN) in the S&amp;P500. There are 6 ADDs to S&amp;PMidCap400, 13 DELETEs from Sm600. 
There are some BIG and impactful flows here. Some are very big. Netted 2-way flow on 21 June is ~US$66-80bn. But as always, details matter. 


Jun24 S&P 500/400/600 Index Rebal - Both More and Less Interesting Than You Think, But 3 Big Buys

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>GoDaddy Inc. reported a strong performance in the third quarter of 2024, showcasing effective execution of strategic initiatives focused on enhancing customer experience and profitability.</li><li>The company made substantial progress in its Innovation and Operational Efficiency program, which capitalizes on its extensive data resources, software platforms, and machine learning to refine pricing, product bundles, and customer engagement.</li><li>These efforts resulted in several noteworthy achievements, with free cash flow rising by 29% year-over-year and application and commerce bookings growing 20%, reflecting positive outcomes from ongoing pricing and bundling initiatives.</li></ul>

GoDaddy Inc. reported a strong performance in the third quarter of 2024, showcasing effective execution of strategic initiatives focused on enhancing customer experience and profitability.The company made substantial progress in its Innovation and Operational Efficiency program, which capitalizes on its extensive data resources, software platforms, and machine learning to refine pricing, product bundles, and customer engagement.These efforts resulted in several noteworthy achievements, with free cash flow rising by 29% year-over-year and application and commerce bookings growing 20%, reflecting positive outcomes from ongoing pricing and bundling initiatives.

GoDaddy Inc.: Enhanced Monetization Capabilities Through Platforms Like Airo Upping Their Game! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>GoDaddy's second quarter 2024 financial results showcase a strong performance, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing its digital services platform and boosting user engagement through innovative tools like Airo, its AI-powered experience.</li><li>By focusing on strategic investments, efficiency improvements, and expanding its product offerings, GoDaddy continues to support its profitable growth model, with a clear aim to maximize long-term free cash flow.</li><li>Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.</li></ul>

GoDaddy's second quarter 2024 financial results showcase a strong performance, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing its digital services platform and boosting user engagement through innovative tools like Airo, its AI-powered experience.By focusing on strategic investments, efficiency improvements, and expanding its product offerings, GoDaddy continues to support its profitable growth model, with a clear aim to maximize long-term free cash flow.Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

GoDaddy Inc.: Is Their Increased Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Automation Enough To Warrant A Bullish Rating? - Major Drivers

European Event-Driven Analyst

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

<ul>
<li>On June 24, Crowdstrike Holdings (CRWD US) will officially join the S&amp;P 500, which follows strong financial results and guidance. Investors anticipated this inclusion, driven by improved profitability and operational efficiency.</li>
<li>The volume traded has so far been on average 2x the 3-month daily average prior to the news. The enduring effect will be on liquidity (hedging basket for index exposure).</li>
<li>CrowdStrike's inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 index increases the representation of pure cybersecurity stocks. Median IBES consensus PT is $400 (7.5% upside).</li>
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On June 24, Crowdstrike Holdings (CRWD US) will officially join the S&amp;P 500, which follows strong financial results and guidance. Investors anticipated this inclusion, driven by improved profitability and operational efficiency.
The volume traded has so far been on average 2x the 3-month daily average prior to the news. The enduring effect will be on liquidity (hedging basket for index exposure).
CrowdStrike's inclusion in the S&amp;P 500 index increases the representation of pure cybersecurity stocks. Median IBES consensus PT is $400 (7.5% upside).


United States

GoDaddy, Inc. provides a cloud-based web platform for small businesses, web design professionals and individuals. The Company's platform provides applications that help them connect to their customers, manage their businesses and get found online.

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S&P 500 September Forecasts: Saved by the Dell?

Dell Technologies is the biggest candidate for inclusion in the S&P 500 with forecasted demand of ~$7bn and ~4 days of volume. Uncertainty arises...

Dimitris Ioannidis

Jun24 S&P 500/400/600 Index Rebal - Both More and Less Interesting Than You Think, But 3 Big Buys

The S&P500/400/600 rebalance is interesting. As usual, some names will get overbought early, and others will not get bought enough. For a bunch of...

Travis Lundy

GoDaddy Inc.: Enhanced Monetization Capabilities Through Platforms Like Airo Upping Their Game! - Major Drivers

GoDaddy Inc. reported a strong performance in the third quarter of 2024, showcasing effective execution of strategic initiatives focused on...

Baptista Research

GoDaddy Inc.: Is Their Increased Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Automation Enough To Warrant A Bullish Rating? - Major Drivers

GoDaddy's second quarter 2024 financial results showcase a strong performance, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing its digital...

Baptista Research

CrowdStrike Joins S&P 500

On June 24, Crowdstrike Holdings (CRWD US) will officially join the S&P 500, which follows strong financial results and guidance. Investors...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

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S&P 500 September Forecasts: Saved by the Dell?

​Dell Technologies is the biggest candidate for inclusion in the S&P 500 with forecasted demand of ~$7bn and ~4 days of volume. Uncertainty arises...

Dimitris Ioannidis

Jun24 S&P 500/400/600 Index Rebal - Both More and Less Interesting Than You Think, But 3 Big Buys

The S&P500/400/600 rebalance is interesting. As usual, some names will get overbought early, and others will not get bought enough. For a bunch of...

Travis Lundy

GoDaddy Inc.: Enhanced Monetization Capabilities Through Platforms Like Airo Upping Their Game! - Major Drivers

GoDaddy Inc. reported a strong performance in the third quarter of 2024, showcasing effective execution of strategic initiatives focused on...

Baptista Research

GoDaddy Inc.: Is Their Increased Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Automation Enough To Warrant A Bullish Rating? - Major Drivers

GoDaddy's second quarter 2024 financial results showcase a strong performance, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing its digital...

Baptista Research

CrowdStrike Joins S&P 500

On June 24, Crowdstrike Holdings (CRWD US) will officially join the S&P 500, which follows strong financial results and guidance. Investors...

Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

Dell Technologies is the biggest candidate for inclusion in the S&P 500 with forecasted demand of ~$7bn and ~4 days of volume. Uncertainty arises...