Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The three companies we write about this week are ASML Holding NV (ASML US) , Bayer AG (BAYN GY)  and Gentex Corp (GNTX US)</li>
<li>We included ChatGPT's innovation assessment for the three companies in the report. The qualitative commentary of ChatGPT though fluffy does somewhat reflect our quantitative assessment from technical literature.</li>
<li>For the nine weeks since inception ended 20 Jan the combined innovation portfolio was +3.5%, versus DJIA -1.1%, S&amp;P500 +0.2%, Nasdaq -0.1%, Russell2000 +1.0%, MSCI-ACWI-ETF +3.1%, all in US$ terms</li>
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The three companies we write about this week are ASML Holding NV (ASML US) , Bayer AG (BAYN GY)  and Gentex Corp (GNTX US)
We included ChatGPT's innovation assessment for the three companies in the report. The qualitative commentary of ChatGPT though fluffy does somewhat reflect our quantitative assessment from technical literature.
For the nine weeks since inception ended 20 Jan the combined innovation portfolio was +3.5%, versus DJIA -1.1%, S&amp;P500 +0.2%, Nasdaq -0.1%, Russell2000 +1.0%, MSCI-ACWI-ETF +3.1%, 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.</li>
<li>The three companies we write about this week are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Electronics (005930 KS)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/schlumberger-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20625:1" rel="noopener">Schlumberger Ltd (SLB US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/whirlpool-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1538:1" rel="noopener">Whirlpool Corp (WHR US)</a> 
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<li>For the six weeks ended 30 Dec the combined innovation portfolio was -1.7, versus DJIA -1.8%, S&amp;P500 -3.2%, Nasdaq -6.1% &amp; MSCI-ACWI-ETF -2.4%, 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 Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) , Schlumberger Ltd (SLB US) and Whirlpool Corp (WHR US) 

For the six weeks ended 30 Dec the combined innovation portfolio was -1.7, versus DJIA -1.8%, S&amp;P500 -3.2%, Nasdaq -6.1% &amp; MSCI-ACWI-ETF -2.4%, 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%.


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 analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-Taiwan in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on TSMC, Formosa Chemicals &amp; Fibre, UMC, Evergreen Marine, Nan Ya Plastics, Formosa Plastics.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-Taiwan in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on TSMC, Formosa Chemicals &amp; Fibre, UMC, Evergreen Marine, Nan Ya Plastics, Formosa Plastics.


MS-Taiwan Index Earning Revision (Jul): TSMC, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre, UMC, Evergreen Marine

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jul 31st. The aggregated short interest was USD41.0bn.</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 Shin Kong Financial, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC, Zhen Ding Technology, LARGAN Precision.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jul 31st. The aggregated short interest was USD41.0bn.
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 Shin Kong Financial, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC, Zhen Ding Technology, LARGAN Precision.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jul 31st): Shin Kong Financial, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC

Taiwan

King Slide Works Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets ball bearing slides, roller slides, and concealed hinges.

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The Innovations Portfolio - Week Nine

For the nine weeks since inception ended 20 Jan the combined innovation portfolio was +3.5%, versus DJIA -1.1%, S&P500 +0.2%, Nasdaq -0.1%,...

Pyari Menon

The Innovations Portfolios - Week Six

For the six weeks ended 30 Dec the combined innovation portfolio was -1.7, versus DJIA -1.8%, S&P500 -3.2%, Nasdaq -6.1% & MSCI-ACWI-ETF -2.4%, 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

MS-Taiwan Index Earning Revision (Jul): TSMC, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre, UMC, Evergreen Marine

We analyzed MS-Taiwan's consensus for Jul 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in TSMC, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre, UMC, Evergreen Marine, Nan Ya...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jul 31st): Shin Kong Financial, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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