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 foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of May 9th which has an aggregated holding worth USD502.5bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD502mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of May 9th which has an aggregated holding worth USD502.5bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD502mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 9th): SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks (9 to 23 May 2025).</li>
<li>Our top 10 picks in the past two weeks were up on average 5.0% (from 25 April to 9 May), outperforming KOSPI which was up 1.2% in the same period.</li>
<li>Our top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include HD Hyundai, Hyundai Elevator, KT Corp, Shinsegae, Coway, Hanwha Aerospace, F&amp;F Co, SM Entertainment, and SK Inc. </li>
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In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks (9 to 23 May 2025).
Our top 10 picks in the past two weeks were up on average 5.0% (from 25 April to 9 May), outperforming KOSPI which was up 1.2% in the same period.
Our top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include HD Hyundai, Hyundai Elevator, KT Corp, Shinsegae, Coway, Hanwha Aerospace, F&amp;F Co, SM Entertainment, and SK Inc. 


Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (9 to 23 May 2025)

Event-Driven

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<li>Korea Development Bank (KDB) is capitalizing on the huge share price appreciation of Hanwha Ocean (042660 KS) to sell some of its stake in the company through block deal sales.</li>
<li>KDB plans to sell its 19.5% stake in Hanwha Ocean. However, the initial block deal sale will be for about 13 million shares (4.3% of outstanding shares). </li>
<li>Hanwha Ocean's lofty valuations are difficult to justify. As KDB is getting ready to sell more shares,  this could cause further overhang on its shares over the next 3-6 months.  </li>
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Korea Development Bank (KDB) is capitalizing on the huge share price appreciation of Hanwha Ocean (042660 KS) to sell some of its stake in the company through block deal sales.
KDB plans to sell its 19.5% stake in Hanwha Ocean. However, the initial block deal sale will be for about 13 million shares (4.3% of outstanding shares). 
Hanwha Ocean's lofty valuations are difficult to justify. As KDB is getting ready to sell more shares,  this could cause further overhang on its shares over the next 3-6 months.  


Overhang on KDB's Sell Down of Its 19.5% Stake in Hanwha Ocean

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<li>In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 28 April.</li>
<li>Our top 10 picks in Korea were up on average 5.1% (from 11 to 25 April), outperforming KOSPI which is up 4.7% in the same period. </li>
<li>Our top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include Hanwha Systems, Hyundai Elevator, HD Hyundai, Hyundai Rotem, SK Telecom, Samyang Foods, KT&amp;G, Posco, SK Inc, and Korea Investment Holdings.</li>
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In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 28 April.
Our top 10 picks in Korea were up on average 5.1% (from 11 to 25 April), outperforming KOSPI which is up 4.7% in the same period. 
Our top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include Hanwha Systems, Hyundai Elevator, HD Hyundai, Hyundai Rotem, SK Telecom, Samyang Foods, KT&amp;G, Posco, SK Inc, and Korea Investment Holdings.


Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (Starting 28 April 2025)

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Apr 18th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.4bn.</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 Hanmi Semi, SK Hynix, Samsung Electro-Mech, Sk Innovation, Ls Electric, Samsung Electronics.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Apr 18th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.4bn.
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 Hanmi Semi, SK Hynix, Samsung Electro-Mech, Sk Innovation, Ls Electric, Samsung Electronics.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 18th): Hanmi Semi, SK Hynix, Samsung Electro-Mech, Sk Innovation

South Korea

Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd. designs, develops, and distributes high-tech systems for the defense industry. The Company manufactures tactical communication systems, radar systems, naval combat systems, electro-optics, and fire control systems. Hanwha Systems markets its products throughout South Korea.

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Hanwha Systems Co Ltd (272210 KS)

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 9th): SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Hanwha Aerospace, Samsung Electronics.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (9 to 23 May 2025)

Our top 10 picks in the past two weeks were up on average 5.0% (from 25 April to 9 May), outperforming KOSPI which was up 1.2% in the same period.

Douglas Kim

Overhang on KDB's Sell Down of Its 19.5% Stake in Hanwha Ocean

Hanwha Ocean's lofty valuations are difficult to justify. As KDB is getting ready to sell more shares, this could cause further overhang on its...

Douglas Kim

Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (Starting 28 April 2025)

Our top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include Hanwha Systems, Hyundai Elevator, HD Hyundai, Hyundai Rotem, SK Telecom, Samyang Foods, KT&G, Posco, SK...

Douglas Kim

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 18th): Hanmi Semi, SK Hynix, Samsung Electro-Mech, Sk Innovation

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Hanmi Semi, SK Hynix, Samsungelecmech, Sk...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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