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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 15th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD44.8bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Insurance Australia, Rio Tinto, 4Dmedical, Goodman, Lottery.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 15th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD44.8bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Insurance Australia, Rio Tinto, 4Dmedical, Goodman, Lottery.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 15th): Insurance Australia, Rio Tinto, 4Dmedical, Goodman, Lottery

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 11th May, published on the 15th May.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.6bn into "Diversified Meals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$129mn out of "Biotech". Net shorts increased A$2.1bn week-on-week.
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<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/telstra-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:690:1" rel="noopener">Telstra Corp (TLS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woolworths-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:500:1" rel="noopener">Woolworths Ltd (WOW AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lotus-resources-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13978:1" rel="noopener">Lotus Resources (LOT AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/arafura-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16550:1" rel="noopener">Arafura Resources (ARU AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mcmillan-shakespeare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3023:1" rel="noopener">Mcmillan Shakespeare (MMS AU)</a>.</li>
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Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 11th May, published on the 15th May.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.6bn into "Diversified Meals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$129mn out of "Biotech". Net shorts increased A$2.1bn week-on-week.

Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Telstra Corp (TLS AU), Woolworths Ltd (WOW AU), Lotus Resources (LOT AU), Arafura Resources (ARU AU), and Mcmillan Shakespeare (MMS AU).


Aussie Shorts [11 May 2026]: Telstra, Woolworths, Lotus Res., Arafura Res., Mcmillan Shakespeare

Diversified Industries

Avi Dalfen

Pennock Idea Hub

We are creators of independent equity research. The Pennock Idea Hub team are veterans of the investment industry. Much of our team has spent their careers at Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, RBC Capital Markets and Wood Gundy. We have taken every aspect of research back to the studs and returned to first principles. The Pennock Idea Hub marries the interests of the sell and buy side. 

We offer the best research for institutional investors by:

-Only publishing research from veteran analysts
-Eliminate the inherent conflicts of the traditional sell and buy side relationship
-Ensure our team is always accessible; collaboration with clients nurtures our collective success

Cross-Asset & Quantitative Research

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/39" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39:1">Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (AREIT SP)</a> announced that it will acquire a portfolio of 12 logistics properties in the United Kingdom for £207 million.   Ascendas is #22 in our ranking of publicly traded companies that are plays on the industrial segment of the Real Estate sector (see: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/the-global-plays-on-growing-demand-for-last-mile-industrial-real-estate" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:22092">The Global Plays on Growing Demand for Last Mile Industrial Real Estate</a>).
After the transaction closes, the U.K. portfolio will make up only about 3% of Ascendas' total assets.  However, this acquisition is…

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (AREIT SP) announced that it will acquire a portfolio of 12 logistics properties in the United Kingdom for £207 million.   Ascendas is #22 in our ranking of publicly traded companies that are plays on the industrial segment of the Real Estate sector (see: The Global Plays on Growing Demand for Last Mile Industrial Real Estate).
After the transaction closes, the U.K. portfolio will make up only about 3% of Ascendas' total assets.  However, this acquisition is…

Ascendas Reit's U.K. Deal Juxtaposes Regional Markets for Last Mile Industrial Real Estate

As confirmed by a new report from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/19659" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19659:1">Cbre Group Inc A (CBG US)</a> (see: <a href="https://www.cbre.com/research-and-reports/Global-Industrial-and-Logistics-Prime-Rents-July-2018" target="_blank">CBRE report</a>), “Despite an uncertain geopolitical environment, the global economy continues to support a strong Industrial and Logistics (or what we call ‘Last Mile Industrial’) sector in major hubs worldwide”.   
As noted in CBRE’s report, this is clearly a global phenomenon, as it is taking place in every developed region, plus some regions that are not yet developed.  However, this strong performance is not universal.  Some…

As confirmed by a new report from Cbre Group Inc A (CBG US) (see: CBRE report), “Despite an uncertain geopolitical environment, the global economy continues to support a strong Industrial and Logistics (or what we call ‘Last Mile Industrial’) sector in major hubs worldwide”.   
As noted in CBRE’s report, this is clearly a global phenomenon, as it is taking place in every developed region, plus some regions that are not yet developed.  However, this strong performance is not universal.  Some…

Asia’s Exciting Outlook for Last Mile Industrial Real Estate

This report is an introduction to 28 publicly traded industrial real estate companies from around the world.
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In two reports, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/still-early-days-for-the-last-mile-industrial-segment-of-the-real-estate-sector" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:20230">Still “Early Days” for the Last Mile Industrial Segment of the Real Estate Sector</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/global-industry-leaders-confirm-still-early-days-for-last-mile-industrial-real-estate" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:21596">Global Industry Leaders Confirm: Still “Early Days” for Last Mile Industrial Real Estate</a>, we put forward the reasons why the Last Mile Industrial sub-sector of the real estate industry is ideally positioned for continuing growth.
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<li>Each publicly traded entity that is presented in this report has significant exposure to “Last Mile” activities. This report ranks them by square feet owned and provides brief introductions to each of them.</li>
<li>Given the above, we believe the companies we present in this report, are as a group, likely poised to grow faster than the rest of the Real Estate sector.</li>
</ul>

This report is an introduction to 28 publicly traded industrial real estate companies from around the world.


In two reports, Still “Early Days” for the Last Mile Industrial Segment of the Real Estate Sector and Global Industry Leaders Confirm: Still “Early Days” for Last Mile Industrial Real Estate, we put forward the reasons why the Last Mile Industrial sub-sector of the real estate industry is ideally positioned for continuing growth.

Each publicly traded entity that is presented in this report has significant exposure to “Last Mile” activities. This report ranks them by square feet owned and provides brief introductions to each of them.
Given the above, we believe the companies we present in this report, are as a group, likely poised to grow faster than the rest of the Real Estate sector.


The Global Plays on Growing Demand for Last Mile Industrial Real Estate

Australia

Goodman Group is an integrated industrial property group. The Group has operations in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Asia and Europe. Goodman's activities include property investment, funds management, property development and property services. The Group's property portfolio includes business parks, industrial estates, office parks and warehouse/distribution centers.

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Goodman Group (GMG AU)

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 15th): Insurance Australia, Rio Tinto, 4Dmedical, Goodman, Lottery

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Insurance Australia, Rio Tinto, 4Dmedical, Goodman,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [11 May 2026]: Telstra, Woolworths, Lotus Res., Arafura Res., Mcmillan Shakespeare

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.6bn into "Diversified Meals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$129mn out of...

David Blennerhassett

Ascendas Reit's U.K. Deal Juxtaposes Regional Markets for Last Mile Industrial Real Estate

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (AREIT SP) announced that it will acquire a portfolio of 12 logistics properties in the United Kingdom...

Avi Dalfen

Asia’s Exciting Outlook for Last Mile Industrial Real Estate

As confirmed by a new report from Cbre Group Inc A (CBG US) (see: CBRE report), “Despite an uncertain geopolitical environment, the global economy...

Avi Dalfen

The Global Plays on Growing Demand for Last Mile Industrial Real Estate

This report is an introduction to 28 publicly traded industrial real estate companies from around the world. In two reports, Still “Early Days”...

Avi Dalfen

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