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 Oct 2nd. The aggregated short interest was USD19.5bn.</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 HLB, DWEC, NAVER, Samsung Elec (PREF), Doosan Enerbility.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Oct 2nd. The aggregated short interest was USD19.5bn.
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 HLB, DWEC, NAVER, Samsung Elec (PREF), Doosan Enerbility.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): HLB, DWEC, NAVER, Samsung Elec (PREF), Doosan Enerbility

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Korea Exchange announced KOSPI 200 rebalance additions and deletions today. There were 14 new additions and deletions (7 each).</li>
<li>Some surprises in KOSPI 200 rebalance included addition of Seah Besteel and deletion of HDC Hyundai Development. </li>
<li>There were a lot more additions and deletions in KOSDAQ 150 (34 total additions and deletions). Among the KOSDAQ 150 additions included Neowiz, JNTC, Lunit, and Jeio.</li>
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Korea Exchange announced KOSPI 200 rebalance additions and deletions today. There were 14 new additions and deletions (7 each).
Some surprises in KOSPI 200 rebalance included addition of Seah Besteel and deletion of HDC Hyundai Development. 
There were a lot more additions and deletions in KOSDAQ 150 (34 total additions and deletions). Among the KOSDAQ 150 additions included Neowiz, JNTC, Lunit, and Jeio.


KOSPI 200 and KOSDAQ 150 Rebalance Additions and Deletions Announced (December 2023)

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<li>KRX is expected to announce the KOSDAQ150 rebalance in the next couple of weeks. </li>
<li>An alpha generating trading strategy would be to focus on companies with higher probability of getting deleted in the next round of KOSDAQ rebalance in December.  </li>
<li>These 15 companies are those among the bottom 30 market cap in KOSDAQ150 that are ranked number 16 to 30 in terms of combined market cap and trading value range. </li>
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KRX is expected to announce the KOSDAQ150 rebalance in the next couple of weeks. 
An alpha generating trading strategy would be to focus on companies with higher probability of getting deleted in the next round of KOSDAQ rebalance in December.  
These 15 companies are those among the bottom 30 market cap in KOSDAQ150 that are ranked number 16 to 30 in terms of combined market cap and trading value range. 


Alpha Generating Trading Strategy of KOSDAQ150 Deletions & Additions in June 2022

The Korea Exchange announced its KOSDAQ150 and KRX300 indices rebalances today. There were 17 new additions and 17 deletions for KOSDAQ150. Most of the stocks that were expected to be included in KOSDAQ 150 were officially included in the rebalance. However there were a few surprises. For example <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nanos-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16796:1" rel="noopener">Nanos Co Ltd (151910 KS),</a>which was one of the stocks that was expected to be included in KOSDAQ150, did not get included in this indext this time. On the other hand, the following stocks including <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sang-a-frontec-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20692:1" rel="noopener">Sang A Frontec (089980 KS)</a>, Novarex (194700 KS(, CIS (222080 KS), MedPacto (215980 KS), <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/koreacenter-com-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28329:1" rel="noopener">Koreacenter.com Co Ltd (290510 KS)</a>, and Soulbrain (357780 KS) which were not on the top of the lists of getting selected into the KOSDAQ150 index by the locals, were formally selected be part of the new KOSDAQ150 inclusions.  The Korea Exchange also made changes to the KRX300 index. Although the KRX300 index is not currently as important as KOSPI200 and KOSDAQ150 indices, it is increasingly gaining in importance among the local institutional investors. The KRX300 had 33 new additions and 35 deletions.

The Korea Exchange announced its KOSDAQ150 and KRX300 indices rebalances today. There were 17 new additions and 17 deletions for KOSDAQ150. Most of the stocks that were expected to be included in KOSDAQ 150 were officially included in the rebalance. However there were a few surprises. For example Nanos Co Ltd (151910 KS),which was one of the stocks that was expected to be included in KOSDAQ150, did not get included in this indext this time. On the other hand, the following stocks including Sang A Frontec (089980 KS), Novarex (194700 KS(, CIS (222080 KS), MedPacto (215980 KS), Koreacenter.com Co Ltd (290510 KS), and Soulbrain (357780 KS) which were not on the top of the lists of getting selected into the KOSDAQ150 index by the locals, were formally selected be part of the new KOSDAQ150 inclusions.  The Korea Exchange also made changes to the KRX300 index. Although the KRX300 index is not currently as important as KOSPI200 and KOSDAQ150 indices, it is increasingly gaining in importance among the local institutional investors. The KRX300 had 33 new additions and 35 deletions. 

KOSDAQ150 and KRX300 Indices Rebalances (Overlapping Additions & Deletions)

The top 10 events impacting the Korean stock market, economy, &amp; politics in February 2020 were as follows:1) COVID-19 2) M&amp;A FIGHT FOR HANJIN KAL3) 30% CAP RULE FOR SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS/KOSPI 2004) LOTTE SHOPPING RESTRUCTURING 5) DOOSAN HEAVY INDUSTRIES RESTRUCTURING 6) OCI DISCONTINUES SOLAR POLYSILICON PRODUCTION IN KOREA 7) LEMON IPO<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/trading-strategy-for-lemon-ipo-post-pricing" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:36767" rel="noopener"></a>8) STRONG OUTPERFORMANCE OF EV RECHARGEABLE BATTERY RELATED COMPANIES9) JNTC IPO Demand<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/trading-strategy-for-jntc-ipo-post-pricing" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:36844" rel="noopener"></a>10) SURGE IN E-COMMERCE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS<div class="content-highlight">Our model portfolio was up 0.7% on a net basis in February 2020 (cash was 60% of our model portfolio), outperforming KOSPI which was down 6.2% in the same period. We are increasing cash to 70% of the total model portfolio starting in March so we are very defensive in our portfolio. </div>

The top 10 events impacting the Korean stock market, economy, &amp; politics in February 2020 were as follows:1) COVID-19 2) M&amp;A FIGHT FOR HANJIN KAL3) 30% CAP RULE FOR SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS/KOSPI 2004) LOTTE SHOPPING RESTRUCTURING 5) DOOSAN HEAVY INDUSTRIES RESTRUCTURING 6) OCI DISCONTINUES SOLAR POLYSILICON PRODUCTION IN KOREA 7) LEMON IPO8) STRONG OUTPERFORMANCE OF EV RECHARGEABLE BATTERY RELATED COMPANIES9) JNTC IPO Demand10) SURGE IN E-COMMERCE DUE TO CORONAVIRUSOur model portfolio was up 0.7% on a net basis in February 2020 (cash was 60% of our model portfolio), outperforming KOSPI which was down 6.2% in the same period. We are increasing cash to 70% of the total model portfolio starting in March so we are very defensive in our portfolio. 

Korea Stock Market Monthly Recap #45 (February 2020)

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JNTC Co.,Ltd operates electronics production businesses. The Company manufactures and sells mobile connectors, batteries, SIM sockets, and other electronics. JNTC conducts businesses across worldwide.

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JNTC (204270 KS)

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): HLB, DWEC, NAVER, Samsung Elec (PREF), Doosan Enerbility

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in HLB, DWEC, NAVER, Samsung Elec (PREF), Doosan...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KOSPI 200 and KOSDAQ 150 Rebalance Additions and Deletions Announced (December 2023)

Korea Exchange announced KOSPI 200 rebalance additions and deletions today. There were 14 new additions and deletions (7 each). There were a lot...

Douglas Kim

Alpha Generating Trading Strategy of KOSDAQ150 Deletions & Additions in June 2022

An alpha generating trading strategy would be to focus on companies with higher probability of getting deleted in the next round of KOSDAQ...

Douglas Kim

KOSDAQ150 and KRX300 Indices Rebalances (Overlapping Additions & Deletions)

We highlight the KOSDAQ150 and KRX300 indices rebalances. There are some interesting new names, especially among those that are over lapping in...

Douglas Kim

Korea Stock Market Monthly Recap #45 (February 2020)

The top 10 events impacting the Korean stock market, economy, & politics in February 2020 were as follows:1) COVID-19 2) M&A FIGHT FOR...

Douglas Kim

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