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 Sep 4th. The aggregated short interest was USD18.6bn.</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 Samsung SDI, LG Display, Alteogen, OCI, SK Hynix.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Sep 4th. The aggregated short interest was USD18.6bn.
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 Samsung SDI, LG Display, Alteogen, OCI, SK Hynix.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 4th): Samsung SDI, LG Display, Alteogen, OCI, SK Hynix

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>The Korea Exchange is expected to announce its long awaited KRX Korea Value-Up index on 24 September. However, the actual launch of this index will begin on 30 September.</li>
<li>It is expected to produce two types of indices including a basic price index (PR) and a total return index (TR) under the name of KRX Korea Value-Up index.</li>
<li>In this insight, we also provide a list of 20 small cap stocks that could be included in the Korea Value Up index.</li>
</ul>


The Korea Exchange is expected to announce its long awaited KRX Korea Value-Up index on 24 September. However, the actual launch of this index will begin on 30 September.
It is expected to produce two types of indices including a basic price index (PR) and a total return index (TR) under the name of KRX Korea Value-Up index.
In this insight, we also provide a list of 20 small cap stocks that could be included in the Korea Value Up index.


Announcement of Value-Up Index in Korea on 24 September

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<li>In this insight, we compare the outstanding shares changes in the Korean stock market (KOSPI and KOSDAQ) relative to M7 (Magnificent 7) companies. </li>
<li>In Korea, there are more companies such as Samsung C&amp;T, KB Financial, and KT&amp;G that are actively reducing their outstanding shares and investors are rewarding them with higher share prices.</li>
<li>Top 10 companies in KOSPI that reduced their outstanding shares (from end of 2019 to 5 Sept 24) experienced average share price increase of 116% on average in this period.</li>
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In this insight, we compare the outstanding shares changes in the Korean stock market (KOSPI and KOSDAQ) relative to M7 (Magnificent 7) companies. 
In Korea, there are more companies such as Samsung C&amp;T, KB Financial, and KT&amp;G that are actively reducing their outstanding shares and investors are rewarding them with higher share prices.
Top 10 companies in KOSPI that reduced their outstanding shares (from end of 2019 to 5 Sept 24) experienced average share price increase of 116% on average in this period.


Corporate Value Up in Korea - Focus On Reducing Outstanding Shares and Comparison to M7

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Sep 4th. The aggregated holding was USD1,642.8bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD2,855mln. 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, Woori Financial, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung SDI.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Sep 4th. The aggregated holding was USD1,642.8bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD2,855mln. 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, Woori Financial, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung SDI.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Sep 4th): SK Hynix, Woori Financial, Samsung Electronics, Samsung SDI

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<li>In this insight, we discuss strategies for outperformance amid market convulsions and downturn. </li>
<li>In particular, we highlight six reasons why it may be a wise move to position one's portfolio more defensively (at least for the next several months).</li>
<li>Warren Buffett slashed nearly half of his holdings in Apple, which was probably one of the main triggers of the tremendous market sell off in Asian markets on Monday.</li>
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In this insight, we discuss strategies for outperformance amid market convulsions and downturn. 
In particular, we highlight six reasons why it may be a wise move to position one's portfolio more defensively (at least for the next several months).
Warren Buffett slashed nearly half of his holdings in Apple, which was probably one of the main triggers of the tremendous market sell off in Asian markets on Monday.


6 Major Signs of Market Downturn and Strategy for Outperformance Amid Market Convulsions

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 (005380 KS)

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 4th): Samsung SDI, LG Display, Alteogen, OCI, SK Hynix

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Samsung SDI, LG Display, Alteogen, OCI, SK Hynix.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Announcement of Value-Up Index in Korea on 24 September

The Korea Exchange is expected to announce its long awaited KRX Korea Value-Up index on 24 September. We also provide a list of 20 small cap stocks...

Douglas Kim

Corporate Value Up in Korea - Focus On Reducing Outstanding Shares and Comparison to M7

Top 10 companies in KOSPI (ranked by market cap) that reduced their outstanding shares (from end of 2019 to 5 Sept 24) experienced average share...

Douglas Kim

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Sep 4th): SK Hynix, Woori Financial, Samsung Electronics, Samsung SDI

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Woori Financial, Samsung Electronics,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

6 Major Signs of Market Downturn and Strategy for Outperformance Amid Market Convulsions

In this insight, we discuss strategies for outperformance amid market convulsions and downturn. We highlight six reasons why it may be a wise move...

Douglas Kim

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