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 short interest of KRX stocks as of Nov 21st. The aggregated short interest was USD11.4bn.</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 Samyang Food, Kakao, NAVER, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, SK Hynix.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Nov 21st. The aggregated short interest was USD11.4bn.
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 Samyang Food, Kakao, NAVER, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, SK Hynix.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 21st): Samyang Food, Kakao, NAVER, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-t-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16022:1" rel="noopener">SNT Holdings (036530 KS)</a> has lifted its stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/smec-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1649:1" rel="noopener">SMEC (099440 KS)</a>, South Korea's second-largest machine tool manufacturer, to 13.65% from 8.19%. SNT's chairman also holds 6.55%, or 20.2% all-in.</li>
<li>Concurrent with the stake increase, SNT formally declared its equity holding in SMEC to  “management participation” from "simple investment". </li>
<li>The move could simply be one of SNT aligning its interests with SMEC's management. But more likely, it's a precursor to a potential hostile takeover. SMEC is now up ~40%.</li>
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SNT Holdings (036530 KS) has lifted its stake in SMEC (099440 KS), South Korea's second-largest machine tool manufacturer, to 13.65% from 8.19%. SNT's chairman also holds 6.55%, or 20.2% all-in.
Concurrent with the stake increase, SNT formally declared its equity holding in SMEC to  “management participation” from "simple investment". 
The move could simply be one of SNT aligning its interests with SMEC's management. But more likely, it's a precursor to a potential hostile takeover. SMEC is now up ~40%.


SMEC (099440 KS) Pops As SNT Shifts Its Intent

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Nov 21st. The aggregated holding was USD776.5bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD3,001mln. 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, Doosan Enerbility, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, KB Financial, Samsung Elec (PREF).</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Nov 21st. The aggregated holding was USD776.5bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD3,001mln. 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, Doosan Enerbility, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, KB Financial, Samsung Elec (PREF).


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Nov 21st): SK Hynix, Doosan Enerbility, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Nov 14th. The aggregated holding was USD813.3bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD1,793mln. 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, Celltrion, Alteogen, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Nov 14th. The aggregated holding was USD813.3bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD1,793mln. 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, Celltrion, Alteogen, Samsung Electronics, KB Financial.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Nov 14th): SK Hynix, Celltrion, Alteogen, Samsung Electronics

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Nov 7th. The aggregated holding was USD818.4bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD3,227mln. 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, Doosan Enerbility, NAVER, Hanwha Ocean, SKSQUARE.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Nov 7th. The aggregated holding was USD818.4bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD3,227mln. 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, Doosan Enerbility, NAVER, Hanwha Ocean, SKSQUARE.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Nov 7th): SK Hynix, Doosan Enerbility, NAVER, Hanwha Ocean, SKSQUARE

South Korea

HYBE Co., Ltd. operates as an entertainment company. The Company provides music production, album distribution, entertainers management, publicity, planning, training, and other services. HYBE also makes television shows.

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HYBE (352820 KS)

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 21st): Samyang Food, Kakao, NAVER, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Samyang Food, Kakao, NAVER, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

SMEC (099440 KS) Pops As SNT Shifts Its Intent

I wouldn't chase it here. SMEC is trading rich to a key listed peer; and to precedent takeover metrics. Look to enter on any material weakness. ...

David Blennerhassett

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Nov 21st): SK Hynix, Doosan Enerbility, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Doosan Enerbility, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Nov 14th): SK Hynix, Celltrion, Alteogen, Samsung Electronics

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Celltrion, Alteogen, Samsung...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Nov 7th): SK Hynix, Doosan Enerbility, NAVER, Hanwha Ocean, SKSQUARE

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Doosan Enerbility, NAVER, Hanwha Ocean,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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