Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>
Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
<li>
Highlights: Currently nine pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and five sectors.
</li>
<li>
Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
</ul>



Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently nine pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and five sectors.


Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (17 Aug 2026)

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>OVERSEAS. Strong ADP numbers drive bond and equity sell off; SPX -0.8% as all sectors in the red  as reality of further Fed hikes get real; EV Truce in China</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs -1.1% vs Cash; USDJPY 144.1; Expect further follow through of yesterday's NKY sell off; Yen strength won't help - as we head into weekend, correction finally here?</li>
<li>NUGGET. Profit Renaissance for Japan's Defense Industry. From big (MHI, Melco, etc) to Small - expect numerous beneficiaries of the policy changes afoot. </li>
</ul>


OVERSEAS. Strong ADP numbers drive bond and equity sell off; SPX -0.8% as all sectors in the red  as reality of further Fed hikes get real; EV Truce in China
JAPAN. NKY Futs -1.1% vs Cash; USDJPY 144.1; Expect further follow through of yesterday's NKY sell off; Yen strength won't help - as we head into weekend, correction finally here?
NUGGET. Profit Renaissance for Japan's Defense Industry. From big (MHI, Melco, etc) to Small - expect numerous beneficiaries of the policy changes afoot. 


Ohayo Japan |Rates Rocket-Equities Take Heed; NUGGET: Profit Renaissance for Japan's Defense Sector

<ul>
<li>OVERSEAS. SPX -0.8% on Friday, -1.8%WoW as recession fears resurface post -ve EU PMI, amidst rate hikes to combat inflation; Carmax +10% on earnings beat, but used car px falling</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs -0.6% disc to Cash; USDJPY 143.7 reflecting disparity between Japan rates vs Global; Yet JP inflation remains elevated; JIC ¥1trn bid for JSR(4183); Oriental Land hikes px-es</li>
<li>NUGGET. Cosmo Energy(5021) - set back for Japan corporate governance. The Fourth Estate - Your turn.</li>
</ul>


OVERSEAS. SPX -0.8% on Friday, -1.8%WoW as recession fears resurface post -ve EU PMI, amidst rate hikes to combat inflation; Carmax +10% on earnings beat, but used car px falling
JAPAN. NKY Futs -0.6% disc to Cash; USDJPY 143.7 reflecting disparity between Japan rates vs Global; Yet JP inflation remains elevated; JIC ¥1trn bid for JSR(4183); Oriental Land hikes px-es
NUGGET. Cosmo Energy(5021) - set back for Japan corporate governance. The Fourth Estate - Your turn.


Ohayo Japan|Correction Mode as Recession Fears Reassert; NUGGET: Cosmo Energy (5021) - SHAME ON YOU

<ul>
<li>OVERSEAS. SPX Closed -1.1% as US Debt Default risks rise; Democrats and Republicans still far apart;  STRONG US new home Sales; Boeing says Supply Chain Resolution will take Time</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs -0.9% vs Cash; Japan likely falls 2nd day ; JP Real Wages Fall most in 8 years; S&amp;P Cuts Softbank's Debt in deeper Junk - Company protests </li>
<li>NUGGET. Japanese Automaker face massive R&amp;D and Capex spend for years to come as they transition to EVs. Free Cash Flow likely turn negative, and profits stagnate.</li>
</ul>


OVERSEAS. SPX Closed -1.1% as US Debt Default risks rise; Democrats and Republicans still far apart;  STRONG US new home Sales; Boeing says Supply Chain Resolution will take Time
JAPAN. NKY Futs -0.9% vs Cash; Japan likely falls 2nd day ; JP Real Wages Fall most in 8 years; S&amp;P Cuts Softbank's Debt in deeper Junk - Company protests 
NUGGET. Japanese Automaker face massive R&amp;D and Capex spend for years to come as they transition to EVs. Free Cash Flow likely turn negative, and profits stagnate.


Ohayo Japan |SPX -1.1% as Equities Start to Heed Debt Risks; NUGGET: JP Autos- Painful EV Transition

<ul>
<li>OVERSEAS. SPX closes with gains,  Financials and Industrials lead; TSMC to cut capex - hits global SPE stocks; Samsung to (partially) abondon Google ?  </li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.3% vs Cash; USDJPY 134.5 as new Gov Ueda says he will stay the (dovish) course; Activists sharpen knives ahead of Japan AGM season </li>
<li>NUGGET. Nissan decouples from Renault- but at what cost ?</li>
</ul>


OVERSEAS. SPX closes with gains,  Financials and Industrials lead; TSMC to cut capex - hits global SPE stocks; Samsung to (partially) abondon Google ?  
JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.3% vs Cash; USDJPY 134.5 as new Gov Ueda says he will stay the (dovish) course; Activists sharpen knives ahead of Japan AGM season 
NUGGET. Nissan decouples from Renault- but at what cost ?


Good Morning Japan |SPX Gains; TSMC to Cut Capex; NUGGET: Nissan - Costly Decisions ?

Japan

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes motorcycles, automobiles, and power products such as generators and farm machinery. The Company also operates a financial credit business. Honda Motor has manufacturing facilities in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, India, and Thailand.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

Honda Motor (7267 JP)

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (17 Aug 2026)

Discover nine pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Ohayo Japan |Rates Rocket-Equities Take Heed; NUGGET: Profit Renaissance for Japan's Defense Sector

ADP numbers drive Bond and Equity Sell off; NKY Futs -1.1% vs Cash; USDJPY 144.1; Expect further follow through of yesterday's NKY sell off; Yen...

Mark Chadwick

Ohayo Japan|Correction Mode as Recession Fears Reassert; NUGGET: Cosmo Energy (5021) - SHAME ON YOU

Stocks fall on recession fears/higher rates. NKY Futs -0.6% disc to Cash; USDJPY 143.7 JP inflation remains elevated - BOJ pickle ? JIC ¥1trn bid...

Mark Chadwick

Ohayo Japan |SPX -1.1% as Equities Start to Heed Debt Risks; NUGGET: JP Autos- Painful EV Transition

US debt impasse continues - SPX fall -1.1% NKY Futs -0.9% vs Cash; Japan likely falls 2nd day ; JP Real Wages Fall most in 8 years; S&P Cuts...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |SPX Gains; TSMC to Cut Capex; NUGGET: Nissan - Costly Decisions ?

BOJ Governor Ueda commits to maintaining a dovish stance. Oasis' Seth Fisher plans to oppose the reappointment of Fujitec President Takao Okada as...

Mark Chadwick

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (17 Aug 2026)

​Discover nine pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Ohayo Japan |Rates Rocket-Equities Take Heed; NUGGET: Profit Renaissance for Japan's Defense Sector

ADP numbers drive Bond and Equity Sell off; NKY Futs -1.1% vs Cash; USDJPY 144.1; Expect further follow through of yesterday's NKY sell off; Yen...

Mark Chadwick

Ohayo Japan|Correction Mode as Recession Fears Reassert; NUGGET: Cosmo Energy (5021) - SHAME ON YOU

Stocks fall on recession fears/higher rates. NKY Futs -0.6% disc to Cash; USDJPY 143.7 JP inflation remains elevated - BOJ pickle ? JIC ¥1trn bid...

Mark Chadwick

Ohayo Japan |SPX -1.1% as Equities Start to Heed Debt Risks; NUGGET: JP Autos- Painful EV Transition

US debt impasse continues - SPX fall -1.1% NKY Futs -0.9% vs Cash; Japan likely falls 2nd day ; JP Real Wages Fall most in 8 years; S&P Cuts...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |SPX Gains; TSMC to Cut Capex; NUGGET: Nissan - Costly Decisions ?

BOJ Governor Ueda commits to maintaining a dovish stance. Oasis' Seth Fisher plans to oppose the reappointment of Fujitec President Takao Okada as...

Mark Chadwick

Discover nine pair trade opportunities across three markets and five sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.