Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>After breaking resistance in January, the Hong Kong market is rangebound as sector rotation into energy, industrials and financials occurs before the next leg up in its Secular Bull Market.</li>
<li>As the tech and healthcare sectors lose momentum, the value factor has emerged as an outperformer so far in 2026.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kingboard-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8122:1" rel="noopener">Kingboard Holdings (148 HK)</a> broke out to new highs with technical momentum and strength indicators support the move.  
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After breaking resistance in January, the Hong Kong market is rangebound as sector rotation into energy, industrials and financials occurs before the next leg up in its Secular Bull Market.
As the tech and healthcare sectors lose momentum, the value factor has emerged as an outperformer so far in 2026.  

Kingboard Holdings (148 HK) broke out to new highs with technical momentum and strength indicators support the move.  



Technically Speaking Breakouts & Breakdowns - HONG KONG (February 13)

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 latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 18th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas, ABC, AIA, HKEx, China Resources Land, Trip.Com, Bidu, Cicc.</li>
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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 18th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas, ABC, AIA, HKEx, China Resources Land, Trip.Com, Bidu, Cicc.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas, ABC, AIA, HKEx, China Resources Land, Trip.Com

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of September 24th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight flows for Knowledge Atlas, Bidu, AIA, Chinagoldintl, Hua Hong Semi, CNOOC, China Resources Land, Petrochina, Xiaomi.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of September 24th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Knowledge Atlas, Bidu, AIA, Chinagoldintl, Hua Hong Semi, CNOOC, China Resources Land, Petrochina, Xiaomi.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Sep 24th): Knowledge Atlas, Bidu, AIA, Chinagoldintl, Hua Hong Semi, CNOOC

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Equity Capital Markets

Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-kinwong-electronic-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:58633:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic (3228 HK)</a> is a global printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, seeking to raise up to US$653 million at a maximum offer price of HK$69.88 per share.</li>
<li>I discussed the H Share listing in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kinwong-electronic-h-share-listing-3228-hk-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:272060" rel="noopener">Kinwong Electronic H Share Listing (3228 HK): The Investment Case</a>. </li>
<li>In this note, I present my forecasts and valuation. The AH discount is light compared to peer multiples. Given my concerns about fundamentals, I would avoid the listing. </li>
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Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic (3228 HK) is a global printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, seeking to raise up to US$653 million at a maximum offer price of HK$69.88 per share.
I discussed the H Share listing in Kinwong Electronic H Share Listing (3228 HK): The Investment Case. 
In this note, I present my forecasts and valuation. The AH discount is light compared to peer multiples. Given my concerns about fundamentals, I would avoid the listing. 


Kinwong Electronic H Share Listing (3228 HK): Valuation Insights

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shenzhen-kinwong-electronic-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:58633:1" rel="noopener">Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic (3228 HK)</a> is a global printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, seeking to raise up to US$653 million at a maximum offer price of HK$69.88 per share.</li>
<li>It makes rigid PCBs (RPCBs), flexible printed circuits (FPCs), and other PCBs for automotive electronics, smart devices, industrial control, telecommunications, and data infrastructure customers.</li>
<li>The investment case is bearish: Kinwong is a price-taker in a fragmented, capital-intensive industry, with squeezed core margins, profits propped up by copper-scrap sales and heavy capex-driven cash burn.</li>
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Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic (3228 HK) is a global printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, seeking to raise up to US$653 million at a maximum offer price of HK$69.88 per share.
It makes rigid PCBs (RPCBs), flexible printed circuits (FPCs), and other PCBs for automotive electronics, smart devices, industrial control, telecommunications, and data infrastructure customers.
The investment case is bearish: Kinwong is a price-taker in a fragmented, capital-intensive industry, with squeezed core margins, profits propped up by copper-scrap sales and heavy capex-driven cash burn.


Kinwong Electronic H Share Listing (3228 HK): The Investment Case

Hong Kong

Kingboard is an investment holding company that manufactures and sells laminates, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and chemicals. It is a leading vertically integrated electronic materials manufacturer, producing copper-clad laminates and key upstream raw materials like copper foil, glass fabric, and resins. The company also has segments in properties and investments. Kingboard was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

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Technically Speaking Breakouts & Breakdowns - HONG KONG (February 13)

After breaking resistance in January, the Hong Kong market is rangebound as sector rotation into energy, industrials and financials occurs before...

David Mudd

HK Short Interest Weekly: Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas, ABC, AIA, HKEx, China Resources Land, Trip.Com

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 18th and highlight short interest changes in Lenovo (992 HK), Knowledge...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Sep 24th): Knowledge Atlas, Bidu, AIA, Chinagoldintl, Hua Hong Semi, CNOOC

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Knowledge Atlas, Bidu, AIA, Chinagoldintl, Hua Hong Semi,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Technically Speaking Breakouts & Breakdowns - HONG KONG (February 13)

After breaking resistance in January, the Hong Kong market is rangebound as sector rotation into energy, industrials and financials occurs before...

David Mudd

HK Short Interest Weekly: Lenovo, Knowledge Atlas, ABC, AIA, HKEx, China Resources Land, Trip.Com

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 18th and highlight short interest changes in Lenovo (992 HK), Knowledge...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Sep 24th): Knowledge Atlas, Bidu, AIA, Chinagoldintl, Hua Hong Semi, CNOOC

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Knowledge Atlas, Bidu, AIA, Chinagoldintl, Hua Hong Semi,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Kinwong Electronic H Share Listing (3228 HK): Valuation Insights

Kinwong Electronic is a global printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer seeking to raise up to US$653 million. In this note, I present my forecasts...

Arun George

Kinwong Electronic H Share Listing (3228 HK): The Investment Case

Kinwong Electronic is a global printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, seeking to raise up to US$653 million. In this note, I discuss the...

Arun George