Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We again write about one stock each from the large, mid and small cap portfolios, briefly giving the reasons behind their inclusion.</li>
<li>The three companies we write about this week are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mastercard-inc-class-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15529:1" rel="noopener">Mastercard (MA US)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vertex-pharmaceuticals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4864:1" rel="noopener">Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pearson-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:680:1" rel="noopener">Pearson Plc (PSON LN)</a> </li>
<li>For the four weeks ended 16 Dec the combined innovation portfolio was -1.1%, versus DJIA -2.4%, S&amp;P500 -2.8%, Nasdaq -4.0% &amp; MSCI-ACWI-ETF -2.3%, all in US$ terms.</li>
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We again write about one stock each from the large, mid and small cap portfolios, briefly giving the reasons behind their inclusion.
The three companies we write about this week are Mastercard (MA US) , Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX US) and Pearson Plc (PSON LN) 
For the four weeks ended 16 Dec the combined innovation portfolio was -1.1%, versus DJIA -2.4%, S&amp;P500 -2.8%, Nasdaq -4.0% &amp; MSCI-ACWI-ETF -2.3%, all in US$ terms.


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<li>We again write about one stock each from the large, mid and small cap portfolios, briefly giving the reasons behind their inclusion in the portfolio.</li>
<li>The three companies we write about this week are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/evonik-industries-ag" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21618:1" rel="noopener">Evonik Industries Ag (EVK GR)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/altria-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6572:1" rel="noopener">Altria Group (MO US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/procter-gamble-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:978:1" rel="noopener">Procter &amp; Gamble Co (PG US)</a> </li>
<li>For three weeks ended 9 Dec the combined innovation portfolio was +0.7%, versus DJIA -0.8%, S&amp;P500 -0.8%, Nasdaq -1.3% &amp; MSCI-ACWI-ETF +0.5%.</li>
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We again write about one stock each from the large, mid and small cap portfolios, briefly giving the reasons behind their inclusion in the portfolio.
The three companies we write about this week are Evonik Industries Ag (EVK GR)Altria Group (MO US) and Procter &amp; Gamble Co (PG US) 
For three weeks ended 9 Dec the combined innovation portfolio was +0.7%, versus DJIA -0.8%, S&amp;P500 -0.8%, Nasdaq -1.3% &amp; MSCI-ACWI-ETF +0.5%.


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<li>We write about one stock each from the large, mid and small cap portfolios, briefly giving the reasons behind their the innovation scores and inclusion in the portfolio.  </li>
<li>The three companies are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/johnson-johnson-831a1ab9-b291-4564-99b0-dc7f8d2b8175" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26818:1" rel="noopener">Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ UN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mondelez-international-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8111:1" rel="noopener">Mondelez International (MDLZ US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/qorvo-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11965:1" rel="noopener">Qorvo Inc (QRVO US), which have the highest weighting in each portfolio</a>
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<li>For the week the large cap portfolio was up 1.2%, the midcap was up 1.4% and the small cap was up 0.9%, all in US$ terms.  </li>
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We write about one stock each from the large, mid and small cap portfolios, briefly giving the reasons behind their the innovation scores and inclusion in the portfolio.  
The three companies are Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ UN) , Mondelez International (MDLZ US) and Qorvo Inc (QRVO US), which have the highest weighting in each portfolio

For the week the large cap portfolio was up 1.2%, the midcap was up 1.4% and the small cap was up 0.9%, all in US$ terms.  


How the Portfolios Did for the First Week

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<li>Brand recognition is a driver of margins and returns for consumer products, but developing and maintaining product superiority is of paramount importance to establish and sustain brands and market share</li>
<li>In this report, we take  look at how well companies in personal hygiene products like diapers, sanitary pads,  linings, and tampons are positioned from a technological perspective</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/procter-gamble-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:978:1" rel="noopener">Procter &amp; Gamble Co (PG US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kimberly-clark-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2292:1" rel="noopener">Kimberly Clark (KMB US)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/unicharm-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6246:1" rel="noopener">Unicharm Corp (8113 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daio-paper-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3211:1" rel="noopener">Daio Paper Corp (3880 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kao-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12933:1" rel="noopener">Kao Corp (4452 JP)</a> lead the field</li>
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Brand recognition is a driver of margins and returns for consumer products, but developing and maintaining product superiority is of paramount importance to establish and sustain brands and market share
In this report, we take  look at how well companies in personal hygiene products like diapers, sanitary pads,  linings, and tampons are positioned from a technological perspective

Procter &amp; Gamble Co (PG US), Kimberly Clark (KMB US) , Unicharm Corp (8113 JP), Daio Paper Corp (3880 JP), and Kao Corp (4452 JP) lead the field


Stock Ideas from Data Mining Technical Publications: A Look at Diapers, Sanitary Pads, and Tampons

Making sense of the Global Market, Euromonitor International Ltd.

Yu Mitsuhashi

Making sense of the Global Market

Euromonitor International Ltd.

We are a global market research company focused on industries, countries, economies and consumers worldwide. Our cross-country comparable research helps your organisation identify opportunities and develop growth strategies in countries and regions across the globe. With offices around the world, 1,200 analysts in 100 countries and market research on every key trend and driver, we give you powerful access to the real story behind consumer change.

<ul><li>Nappies/diapers/pants registered current value growth of 5% in 2017, to reach sales of PHP18.8 billion.</li><li>Consistent aggressive promotions and new product launches drive category growth.</li><li>Average unit price increased by 2% in 2017.</li><li>Local brand, EQ, extends its category lead, increasing its value share to 32%.</li><li>Value sales are expected to rise at a CAGR of 4% at constant 2017 prices over the forecast period, reaching PHP22.8 billion in 2022.</li></ul>

Nappies/diapers/pants registered current value growth of 5% in 2017, to reach sales of PHP18.8 billion.Consistent aggressive promotions and new product launches drive category growth.Average unit price increased by 2% in 2017.Local brand, EQ, extends its category lead, increasing its value share to 32%.Value sales are expected to rise at a CAGR of 4% at constant 2017 prices over the forecast period, reaching PHP22.8 billion in 2022.

Sector Capsule: Nappies/Diapers/Pants in the Philippines

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Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a global health and hygiene company that manufactures and provides consumer products. The Company's products include diapers, tissues, paper towels, incontinence care products, surgical gowns, and disposable face masks.  Kimberly-Clark's products are sold in countries around the world.

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Kimberly Clark (KMB US)

The Innovations Portfolios - Week Four

For four weeks ended 16 Dec the combined innovation portfolio was -1.1%, versus DJIA -2.4%, S&P500 -2.8%, Nasdaq -4.0% & MSCI-ACWI-ETF -2.3%, all...

Pyari Menon

The Innovations Portfolios - Week Three

We assess how the three portfolios did for the first three weeks and discuss about one stock each from the large, mid and small cap portfolios

Pyari Menon

How the Portfolios Did for the First Week

We assess how the three portfolios did for the first week and discuss about one stock each from the large, mid and small cap portfolios, briefly...

Pyari Menon

Stock Ideas from Data Mining Technical Publications: A Look at Diapers, Sanitary Pads, and Tampons

Spotting the innovation leaders in the hygiene aisle of the supermarkets. A look at the diaper, sanitary pads, and tampon makers.

Pyari Menon

Sector Capsule: Nappies/Diapers/Pants in the Philippines

Nappies/diapers/pants registered current value growth of 5% in 2017, to reach sales of PHP18.8 billion. Consistent aggressive promotions and new...

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