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.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The influx of positive factors — particularly China's rollout of economic stimulus measures and this week's trade negotiations between China and the US — along with strong 1Q25 earnings from ADVANC, sparked a sharp rally in the SET, making it the best- performing market in the region.</li><li>Large-cap stocks took the lead, and the index showed a steady upward pattern.</li><li>The index not only held above the 1,200-point area but also quickly advanced toward the 1,235-point resistance faster than expected. </li></ul>

The influx of positive factors — particularly China's rollout of economic stimulus measures and this week's trade negotiations between China and the US — along with strong 1Q25 earnings from ADVANC, sparked a sharp rally in the SET, making it the best- performing market in the region.Large-cap stocks took the lead, and the index showed a steady upward pattern.The index not only held above the 1,200-point area but also quickly advanced toward the 1,235-point resistance faster than expected. 

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to weaken, with the support levels at 1,190 points (50-day EMA) and 1,185 points and the resistance at 1,210 and 1,214 points.</li><li>In the short term, the index appears to be entering a correction phase after rallying over 15% from this year’s new low of 1,056.41 points on April 8.</li><li>A reversal signal (hammer) appeared on Friday, suggesting the index may soften over the next 1-2 days. </li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to weaken, with the support levels at 1,190 points (50-day EMA) and 1,185 points and the resistance at 1,210 and 1,214 points.In the short term, the index appears to be entering a correction phase after rallying over 15% from this year’s new low of 1,056.41 points on April 8.A reversal signal (hammer) appeared on Friday, suggesting the index may soften over the next 1-2 days. 

KTX Zoom - Reports of Manufacturing and Services PMIs for China and the EU

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of May 2nd. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD1.9bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Delta Electronics, Scc, Krung Thai Bank, Gulf Energy Development, Tisco Financial, True, Cp Foods, Central Retail.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Stock Exchange of Thailand as of May 2nd. We estimate that they had an aggregated short interest worth USD1.9bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Delta Electronics, Scc, Krung Thai Bank, Gulf Energy Development, Tisco Financial, True, Cp Foods, Central Retail.


Thailand Short Interest Weekly (May 2nd): Delta Electronics, Scc, Krung Thai Bank

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the resistance at 1,208/1,220 points (75-day EMA) and the support at 1,190 points (50-day EMA)/1,180 points.</li><li>In the short term, the index remains in a bullish flag rally phase, aiming to retest the previous resistance levels at 1,200/1,220 points after setting a new low for the year at 1,056.41 points on April 8.</li><li>This upward movement signals a medium-term trend reversal to an uptrend (bottoming out). Next, the index is expected to enter a consolidation phase to confirm a higher low in the long term (the major buying zone lies at 1,145/1,128 points). </li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to move sideways, with the resistance at 1,208/1,220 points (75-day EMA) and the support at 1,190 points (50-day EMA)/1,180 points.In the short term, the index remains in a bullish flag rally phase, aiming to retest the previous resistance levels at 1,200/1,220 points after setting a new low for the year at 1,056.41 points on April 8.This upward movement signals a medium-term trend reversal to an uptrend (bottoming out). Next, the index is expected to enter a consolidation phase to confirm a higher low in the long term (the major buying zone lies at 1,145/1,128 points). 

KTX Zoom: US Non-Farm Payrolls - May 2, 2025

<ul><li>The SET surged to test the resistance at 1,164 points before retreating to fluctuate within a narrow range, due to light trading volume and limited movements among large-cap stocks.</li><li>The index was boosted by gains in DELTA, ADVANC, energy, and banking shares.</li><li>Meanwhile, the market was awaiting new catalysts, particularly the upcoming the MPC meeting results, and Asian bourses moved mixed.</li></ul>

The SET surged to test the resistance at 1,164 points before retreating to fluctuate within a narrow range, due to light trading volume and limited movements among large-cap stocks.The index was boosted by gains in DELTA, ADVANC, energy, and banking shares.Meanwhile, the market was awaiting new catalysts, particularly the upcoming the MPC meeting results, and Asian bourses moved mixed.

Thailand

Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited produces and sells electricity and steam. The Company manages a portfolio of gas-fired and renewable power projects, as well as supplies steam and chilled water. Gulf Energy Development serves customers in Thailand.

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Technical Analysis - MAY 8, 2025

The index not only held above the 1,200-point area but also quickly advanced toward the 1,235-point resistance faster than expected.

Krungthai XSpring

KTX Zoom - Reports of Manufacturing and Services PMIs for China and the EU

Technically, the SET Index is expected to weaken, with the support levels at 1,190 points (50-day EMA) and 1,185 points and the resistance at 1,210...

Krungthai XSpring

Thailand Short Interest Weekly (May 2nd): Delta Electronics, Scc, Krung Thai Bank

We analyzed SET short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Delta Electronics, Scc, Krung Thai Bank, Gulf...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KTX Zoom: US Non-Farm Payrolls - May 2, 2025

We maintain our recommendation to take profit on rallies for short-term investors, while long-term investors are advised to selectively buy on dips.

Krungthai XSpring

Technical Analysis - APRIL 29, 2025

The SET surged to test the resistance at 1,164 points before retreating to fluctuate within a narrow range, due to light trading volume and limited...

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