Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Welcome to <strong><em>Consumer Tales &amp; Trends</em></strong>, your weekly roundup of the latest corporate developments, investment reports and sector events in the consumer industry.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jollibee-foods-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:987:1" rel="noopener">Jollibee Foods (JFC PM)</a> dives into Korea's coffee war zone with a new acquisition. But with expensive funding, selling cheap coffee isn't so cool anymore.</li>
<li>Tiger Balm, the beloved pain relief elixir, is under valued in its holding-company, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haw-par-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9898:1" rel="noopener">HawPar Corp</a> . In an aging world full of aches, it's time to let Tiger Balm roar!</li>
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Welcome to Consumer Tales &amp; Trends, your weekly roundup of the latest corporate developments, investment reports and sector events in the consumer industry.

Jollibee Foods (JFC PM) dives into Korea's coffee war zone with a new acquisition. But with expensive funding, selling cheap coffee isn't so cool anymore.
Tiger Balm, the beloved pain relief elixir, is under valued in its holding-company, HawPar Corp . In an aging world full of aches, it's time to let Tiger Balm roar!


Consumer Tales & Trends #July 1-10: Korea Coffee War, Crazy Rich Asians & More

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

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<li>Under pressure from US, Mexico appears to shut out Chinese BEV makers</li>
<li>Biden administration seems intent on keeping low-priced Chinese BEVs out</li>
<li>Next: monitor new BEV investments in MX, and policies of new prez Sheinbaum</li>
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Under pressure from US, Mexico appears to shut out Chinese BEV makers
Biden administration seems intent on keeping low-priced Chinese BEVs out
Next: monitor new BEV investments in MX, and policies of new prez Sheinbaum


For Chinese BEV Makers, A Potential 'Backdoor' to the US BEV Market May Be Shut by Mexico

Technical Analyst, Vermilion Research

Joe Jasper

Technical Analyst

Technical and Quantitative Research

Vermilion Research

Vermilion’s objective is to deliver timely, actionable, and unique technical research to professional investors through the application of our various technical indicators.

Our research strategists seek to highlight securities which we believe are at major inflection points, based on our various technical and quantitative indicators, and offer asymmetric risk/return profiles. Our unique research methodology, centered on relative strength, enables our strategists to deliver superior investment recommendations.

Our process begins by organizing the universe of actively traded stocks into discrete sectors, then into industry groups. We then apply our technical and quantitative tools to identify developing price trends. Once attractive trends are identified within a selected sector or group, we screen for individual stocks which we believe offer the best risk/reward profile. We provide a historical perspective that often reveals, through our long-term charts, how price patterns often repeat themselves over time.

Technical Analysis

Foxconn Industrial Internet / Technical Analysis

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<li>Not much has changed since our latest Int'l Compass from May 31, 2024 titled "Buy the Pullback." </li>
<li>We were buyers of the pullback in global equities (MSCI ACWI, ACWI ex-US, EAFE, EM, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, etc.) with important supports holding, combined with ongoing healthy market dynamics.</li>
<li>Supports are holding, and our bullish outlook (since early-November 2023) remains intact. Continue to buy dips.</li>
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Not much has changed since our latest Int'l Compass from May 31, 2024 titled "Buy the Pullback." 
We were buyers of the pullback in global equities (MSCI ACWI, ACWI ex-US, EAFE, EM, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, etc.) with important supports holding, combined with ongoing healthy market dynamics.
Supports are holding, and our bullish outlook (since early-November 2023) remains intact. Continue to buy dips.


Downgrading Europe to Market Weight; Europe Indexes Still Bullish (Price); Bullish Outlook Intact

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>In the past several days, the South Korean Presidential Office has announced that it is pushing for a comprehensive inheritance tax reforms.</li>
<li>Although the Presidential Office mentioned it is pushing to reduce highest inheritance tax rates from 60% to 30%, the more likely scenario is to reduce this rate to about 50%.</li>
<li>The lump sum personal deduction of 500 million won or inheritance tax which has been maintained for nearly 27 years could be doubled to about 1 billion won or more. </li>
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In the past several days, the South Korean Presidential Office has announced that it is pushing for a comprehensive inheritance tax reforms.
Although the Presidential Office mentioned it is pushing to reduce highest inheritance tax rates from 60% to 30%, the more likely scenario is to reduce this rate to about 50%.
The lump sum personal deduction of 500 million won or inheritance tax which has been maintained for nearly 27 years could be doubled to about 1 billion won or more. 


Korean Government Is Pushing for a Comprehensive Inheritance Reforms - Will They Pass or Fail?

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 short interest of KRX stocks as of Aug 28th. The aggregated short interest was USD19.4bn.</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 KEPCO E&amp;C, Silicon2, HyundaiEng&amp;Const, Hyundai Motor, Doosan Enerbility.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Aug 28th. The aggregated short interest was USD19.4bn.
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 KEPCO E&amp;C, Silicon2, HyundaiEng&amp;Const, Hyundai Motor, Doosan Enerbility.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 28th): KEPCO E&C, Silicon2, HyundaiEng&Const, Hyundai Motor

South Korea

Hyundai Motor Company manufactures, sells, and exports passenger cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles. The Company also sells various auto parts and operates auto repair service centers throughout South Korea. Hyundai Motor provides financial services through its subsidiaries.

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Hyundai Motor (005385 KS)

Consumer Tales & Trends #July 1-10: Korea Coffee War, Crazy Rich Asians & More

Consumer Tales & Trends, your weekly roundup of the latest corporate developments, investment reports and sector events in the consumer industry.

Devi Subhakesan

For Chinese BEV Makers, A Potential 'Backdoor' to the US BEV Market May Be Shut by Mexico

Chinese BEV makers appear increasingly eager to gain a foothold in Mexico, probably with the ultimate goal of exporting to the US market.

Tracking Traffic

Downgrading Europe to Market Weight; Europe Indexes Still Bullish (Price); Bullish Outlook Intact

Downgrading Europe to Market Weight $FEZ $STOXX; Europe Still Bullish From a Price Perspective; Bullish Outlook Intact on $ACWI $EEM; Supports...

Vermilion Research

Korean Government Is Pushing for a Comprehensive Inheritance Reforms - Will They Pass or Fail?

Although the South Korean Presidential Office mentioned it is pushing to reduce highest inheritance tax rates from 60% to 30%, the more likely...

Douglas Kim

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 28th): KEPCO E&C, Silicon2, HyundaiEng&Const, Hyundai Motor

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in KEPCO E&C, Silicon2, HyundaiEng&Const, Hyundai...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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