Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, DZT 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.

Event-Driven

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<li>On 5 March 2026, we published a quantitative event study covering 14 completed HSCEI rebalance events (March 2022 to December 2025) ahead of the 9 March implementation.</li>
<li>We are following up now that the March 2026 cycle has moved into WI3. This note reviews the event against the historical framework.</li>
<li>Scorecard: 2/4 clean matches, 2/4 partial. Both ADDs declined in WI0-4. Mengniu's selloff shifted into WAI after a +6.2 ppt drift.</li>
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On 5 March 2026, we published a quantitative event study covering 14 completed HSCEI rebalance events (March 2022 to December 2025) ahead of the 9 March implementation.
We are following up now that the March 2026 cycle has moved into WI3. This note reviews the event against the historical framework.
Scorecard: 2/4 clean matches, 2/4 partial. Both ADDs declined in WI0-4. Mengniu's selloff shifted into WAI after a +6.2 ppt drift.


HSCEI Index Rebalance: March 2026 Post-Event Review

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Macroeconomics

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<li>China will roll out its 2026 - 2030 five-year plan this month, which outline the economic and social roadmap until the end of the decade.  </li>
<li>Historically the five-year plans have been a roadmap for investors to look for tailwinds for economic sector performance.  We believe the high-tech industries will remain the main focus for investment.</li>
<li>Exporters of high-end equipment and machinery will continue to benefit with the consumption sector being a focus for international investors.</li>
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China will roll out its 2026 - 2030 five-year plan this month, which outline the economic and social roadmap until the end of the decade.  
Historically the five-year plans have been a roadmap for investors to look for tailwinds for economic sector performance.  We believe the high-tech industries will remain the main focus for investment.
Exporters of high-end equipment and machinery will continue to benefit with the consumption sector being a focus for international investors.


EMERGING THEMES: China's Next 5 Year Plan

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Index Rebalance

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<li>Hang Seng Index changes for March 2026 were announced on 13 February. The final capping is based on prices from today's close.</li>
<li>Quiddity predictions had a pretty decent run across the 6 major indices we cover.</li>
<li>We see US$5.2bn of flows to buy and sell on Friday at the close. </li>
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Hang Seng Index changes for March 2026 were announced on 13 February. The final capping is based on prices from today's close.
Quiddity predictions had a pretty decent run across the 6 major indices we cover.
We see US$5.2bn of flows to buy and sell on Friday at the close. 


[Quiddity Index] Hang Seng Family Capping Set - US$5.2bn to Trade on Friday 6 March

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The global robotics industry is experiencing rapid growth as the combination of AI and manufacturing efficiency feed demand for robotic products. As a global robotics leader China's companies are benefiting.</li>
<li>Global robotics industry is projected to double over the next few years to over $150 billion by 2030.  China is the world's largest market for industrial robots.</li>
<li>China's leading robotics companies serve industrial industries like auto, equipment, and electronics, as well as service industries like healthcare, biotech, logistics, and hospitality.</li>
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The global robotics industry is experiencing rapid growth as the combination of AI and manufacturing efficiency feed demand for robotic products. As a global robotics leader China's companies are benefiting.
Global robotics industry is projected to double over the next few years to over $150 billion by 2030.  China is the world's largest market for industrial robots.
China's leading robotics companies serve industrial industries like auto, equipment, and electronics, as well as service industries like healthcare, biotech, logistics, and hospitality.


China Robotics: EVOLUTION OF THE HUMANOID RACE

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/robosense-technology-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39903:1" rel="noopener">Robosense Technology (2498 HK)</a> has seen its sales of LiDAR solution systems grow substantially as it achieved the ability to mass produce for its customers.
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<li>The company integrates proprietary hardware and software, creating a barrier to entry for most LiDAR competitors, who produce only the hardware system.</li>
<li>Robosense announced a strong set of results for 3Q24 and expects to be profitable at some time in 2025.  The company has been actively buying back shares. </li>
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Robosense Technology (2498 HK) has seen its sales of LiDAR solution systems grow substantially as it achieved the ability to mass produce for its customers.

The company integrates proprietary hardware and software, creating a barrier to entry for most LiDAR competitors, who produce only the hardware system.
Robosense announced a strong set of results for 3Q24 and expects to be profitable at some time in 2025.  The company has been actively buying back shares. 


Robosense Technology, Driving in the Fast Lane While No One Is Looking

China

Horizon Robotics develops artificial intelligence (AI) chips and software platforms for intelligent vehicles, focusing on self-driving cars and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The company offers integrated solutions, including its Journey™ series AI processors and Brain Processing Unit (BPU) architecture. Horizon Robotics is headquartered in Beijing, China, and was founded in 2015.

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Horizon Robotics (9660 HK)

HSCEI Index Rebalance: March 2026 Post-Event Review

March 2026 HSCEI rebalance wrap-up: 2 ADDs, 2 DELETEs. Framework scored 2/4 match, 2/4 partial. ADDs underperformed DELETEs in WI0-4.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

EMERGING THEMES: China's Next 5 Year Plan

China will roll out its 2026 - 2030 five-year plan this month, outlining the economic and social roadmap until the end of the decade.Historically...

David Mudd

[Quiddity Index] Hang Seng Family Capping Set - US$5.2bn to Trade on Friday 6 March

We see US$5.2bn to trade on Friday for the 6 major indices in the Hang Seng rebalance cycle. There are, of course, hundreds of other smaller...

Travis Lundy

China Robotics: EVOLUTION OF THE HUMANOID RACE

Global robotics is experiencing rapid growth as the combination of AI & manufacturing efficiency grow robotic product demand. Rapid industry growth...

David Mudd

Robosense Technology, Driving in the Fast Lane While No One Is Looking

In June Robosense became the first company in the world to achieve the production of its 1,000,000th solid state LiDAR unit. The company announces...

David Mudd

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