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

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec, Wanguo Gold Gp.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec, Wanguo Gold Gp.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Since 2013, the HSI has lost an average of 0.6% in March, with 2020 being the worst with a 9.7% decline due to the COVID-19 outbreak.</li>
<li>For the March down years, the average loss was 3.9%, similar to MTD (-4.6%). April, however, is generally strong, and aggressive investors can start building a position.</li>
<li>The top 10 worst months for HSI, since 2013, have averaged a return of -10.8%. If we align this March with the average, it will mean another 6.5% downside.  </li>
</ul>


Since 2013, the HSI has lost an average of 0.6% in March, with 2020 being the worst with a 9.7% decline due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
For the March down years, the average loss was 3.9%, similar to MTD (-4.6%). April, however, is generally strong, and aggressive investors can start building a position.
The top 10 worst months for HSI, since 2013, have averaged a return of -10.8%. If we align this March with the average, it will mean another 6.5% downside.  


HK Strategy: What Does March Look Like Historically?

<ul>
<li>We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Oct 2nd based on HKEx daily reports.</li>
<li>In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were HSBC (5 HK), Tencent (700 HK), Bidu (9888 HK).</li>
<li>In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Bidu (9888 HK), Bilibili (9626 HK).</li>
</ul>


We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Oct 2nd based on HKEx daily reports.
In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were HSBC (5 HK), Tencent (700 HK), Bidu (9888 HK).
In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Bidu (9888 HK), Bilibili (9626 HK).


Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Oct 2nd): HSBC, Tencent, Bidu

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<li>YTD, the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX)</a> has gained 4.8%, possibly kick-starting the January effect for 2026.</li>
<li>Over the last 13 years, January has been the only month to register as the best one in a year five times, with an average return of 6.7%. </li>
<li>If we count all the months of January since 2014, its average return is 1.6%, putting it the third-best-return month after July and November.</li>
</ul>


YTD, the Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX) has gained 4.8%, possibly kick-starting the January effect for 2026.
Over the last 13 years, January has been the only month to register as the best one in a year five times, with an average return of 6.7%. 
If we count all the months of January since 2014, its average return is 1.6%, putting it the third-best-return month after July and November.


China Strategy: January Effect, Believe It or Not?

Asia Real Estate News Tracker, Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate News Tracker

Tracking developments across Asia's regional real estate markets

<ul><li>Macquarie's UI Boustead is aiming for a $700 million IPO in Singapore to boost its capital.</li><li>OUE REIT is negotiating to acquire a significant $360 million stake in Sydney's Salesforce Tower.</li><li>Mitsubishi Estate sold its $403 million stake in a London office building to Daibiru, reflecting market shifts.</li></ul>

Macquarie's UI Boustead is aiming for a $700 million IPO in Singapore to boost its capital.OUE REIT is negotiating to acquire a significant $360 million stake in Sydney's Salesforce Tower.Mitsubishi Estate sold its $403 million stake in a London office building to Daibiru, reflecting market shifts.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (09-Jan-2026): Macquarie’s UI Boustead aims for $700M Singapore IPO.

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HK Short Interest Weekly: Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th and highlight short interest changes in Zijin Gold Intl (2259 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Strategy: What Does March Look Like Historically?

Historically, the HSI lost an average of 0.6% in Mar, with 2020 being the worst due to COVID-19. However, Apr tends to be strong, making it a...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Oct 2nd): HSBC, Tencent, Bidu

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were HSBC (5 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Strategy: January Effect, Believe It or Not?

The HSI has gained 4.8% YTD, potentially signalling a January effect for 2026. Over the last 13 years, January has been the best-performing month...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Asia Real Estate Tracker (09-Jan-2026): Macquarie’s UI Boustead aims for $700M Singapore IPO.

Macquarie's UI Boustead aims for a $700M IPO, OUE REIT seeks a $360M Sydney stake, while various other significant real estate transactions...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

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52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

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HK Short Interest Weekly: Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th and highlight short interest changes in Zijin Gold Intl (2259 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Strategy: What Does March Look Like Historically?

Historically, the ​HSI lost an average of 0.6% in Mar, with 2020 being the worst due to COVID-19. However, Apr tends to be strong, making it a...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Oct 2nd): HSBC, Tencent, Bidu

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were HSBC (5 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China Strategy: January Effect, Believe It or Not?

​The HSI has gained 4.8% YTD, potentially signalling a January effect for 2026. Over the last 13 years, January has been the best-performing month...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Asia Real Estate Tracker (09-Jan-2026): Macquarie’s UI Boustead aims for $700M Singapore IPO.

Macquarie's UI Boustead aims for a $700M IPO, OUE REIT seeks a $360M Sydney stake, while various other significant real estate transactions...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Historically, the HSI lost an average of 0.6% in Mar, with 2020 being the worst due to COVID-19. However, Apr tends to be strong, making it a...

The HSI has gained 4.8% YTD, potentially signalling a January effect for 2026. Over the last 13 years, January has been the best-performing month...