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

Shenton Research

Shenton 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 Oct 2nd. The aggregated holding was USD1,724.3bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD6,402mln. 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, Samsung Electronics, Woori Financial, SamsungElecMech, Doosan Enerbility.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Oct 2nd. The aggregated holding was USD1,724.3bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD6,402mln. 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, Samsung Electronics, Woori Financial, SamsungElecMech, Doosan Enerbility.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Oct 2nd): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Woori Financial

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Hanwha Asset Management has launched the process of listing the PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance (KMCA) Index ETF on the NYSE in 1H 2026.</li>
<li>KMCA ETF will includes companies in six core sectors: 1) AI semiconductors, 2) batteries, 3) shipbuilding, 4), defense, 5) power grids and nuclear energy, and 6) robots and humanoids.</li>
<li>This is likely to attract additional foreign capital into Korean stocks in the coming months. </li>
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Hanwha Asset Management has launched the process of listing the PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance (KMCA) Index ETF on the NYSE in 1H 2026.
KMCA ETF will includes companies in six core sectors: 1) AI semiconductors, 2) batteries, 3) shipbuilding, 4), defense, 5) power grids and nuclear energy, and 6) robots and humanoids.
This is likely to attract additional foreign capital into Korean stocks in the coming months. 


Hanwha Asset Mgmt Launching the PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF (KMCA) On NYSE

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Mirae Asset Securities

Mirae Asset Securities

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Mirae Asset Securities Co.,Ltd. provides comprehensive wealth management services. The Company offers fixed income securities brokerage, securities dealing, equity underwriting, and other services. Mirae Asset Securities also deals with mergers and acquisitions, foreign currency, and financial derivatives

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The KOSPI continues its semiconductor-led rally, surpassing 5,000p only three months after crossing the 4,000p mark.</li><li>Because the rally has been primarily earnings-driven, valuation pressure remains limited, with the KOSPI’s 12-month forward P/E standing at 10.6x.</li><li>Over the past three months, the KOSPI has climbed approximately 30%, while the EPS consensus has been revised up 37%. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The KOSPI continues its semiconductor-led rally, surpassing 5,000p only three months after crossing the 4,000p mark.Because the rally has been primarily earnings-driven, valuation pressure remains limited, with the KOSPI’s 12-month forward P/E standing at 10.6x.Over the past three months, the KOSPI has climbed approximately 30%, while the EPS consensus has been revised up 37%. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Equity Strategy[February] Positioning for the Market’s Next Phase

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Sep 25th. The aggregated short interest was USD18.7bn.</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 SIMMTECH, HANWHA SYSTEMS, LG Electronics, Doosan Enerbility, HyundaiEng&amp;Const.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Sep 25th. The aggregated short interest was USD18.7bn.
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 SIMMTECH, HANWHA SYSTEMS, LG Electronics, Doosan Enerbility, HyundaiEng&amp;Const.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 25th): SIMMTECH, HANWHA SYSTEMS, LG Electronics, Doosan Enerbility

<ul><li>We maintain our Overweight stance on shipbuilding. New naval vessel and LNG carrier orders could lead to a prolonged earnings up-cycle, and profit growth in the commercial vessel segment should continue.</li><li>2026 outlook: With over 1,000 naval vessels estimated to require replacement, naval vessel exports are expected to begin in earnest in 2026-27.</li><li>In addition, the US is likely to place orders for 50-100 LNG carriers; for FID-approved projects alone, LNG carrier demand totals 117 units. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We maintain our Overweight stance on shipbuilding. New naval vessel and LNG carrier orders could lead to a prolonged earnings up-cycle, and profit growth in the commercial vessel segment should continue.2026 outlook: With over 1,000 naval vessels estimated to require replacement, naval vessel exports are expected to begin in earnest in 2026-27.In addition, the US is likely to place orders for 50-100 LNG carriers; for FID-approved projects alone, LNG carrier demand totals 117 units. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

[2026 Outlook] Defense/ShipbuildingAnother inflection point

South Korea

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. operates as a shipbuilding company. The Company provides naval shipbuilding, industrial shipbuilding, crude oil tanker, bulk carrier, container carrier, and other related services. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries also offers offshore and engineering, engine and machinery, offshore, industrial, and marine plant services.

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Oct 2nd): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Woori Financial

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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hanwha Asset Mgmt Launching the PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF (KMCA) On NYSE

Hanwha Asset Management has launched the process of listing the PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance (KMCA) Index ETF on the NYSE in 1H 2026.

Douglas Kim

Equity Strategy[February] Positioning for the Market’s Next Phase

Because the rally has been primarily earnings-driven, valuation pressure remains limited, with the KOSPI’s 12-month forward P/E standing at 10.6x.

Mirae Asset Securities

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 25th): SIMMTECH, HANWHA SYSTEMS, LG Electronics, Doosan Enerbility

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SIMMTECH, HANWHA SYSTEMS, LG Electronics, Doosan...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

[2026 Outlook] Defense/ShipbuildingAnother inflection point

New naval vessel and LNG carrier orders could lead to a prolonged earnings up-cycle, and profit growth in the commercial vessel segment should...

Mirae Asset Securities

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