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

DZT Research

DZT 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 analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of April 17th.</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 Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC, CCB, China Hongqiao, Ping An Insurance.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of April 17th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight flows for Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC, CCB, China Hongqiao, Ping An Insurance.


HK Connect Flows Weekly (Apr 17th): Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC, CCB

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

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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> has rallied 24% from its end-of-March trough, closing at HK$40.34 on Tuesday — already above the P75 profit target (HK$37.85) but momentum still intact.</li>
<li>Our model's historical analogues suggest week 3–4 carries peak reversal risk; at week 2, the bull case toward HK$43–45 remains alive but increasingly fragile.</li>
<li>Risk/Reward is shifting: our model favours fading the rally at current levels unless passive flow from the 1888 HK index inclusion drives further upside.</li>
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Kingboard Holdings (148 HK) has rallied 24% from its end-of-March trough, closing at HK$40.34 on Tuesday — already above the P75 profit target (HK$37.85) but momentum still intact.
Our model's historical analogues suggest week 3–4 carries peak reversal risk; at week 2, the bull case toward HK$43–45 remains alive but increasingly fragile.
Risk/Reward is shifting: our model favours fading the rally at current levels unless passive flow from the 1888 HK index inclusion drives further upside.


Kingboard Holdings (148 HK) Tactical Outlook: Rally Exhaustion Ahead of 1888 HK Index Inclusion

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Capital Markets

Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) / Equity Capital Markets

Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) (2476 HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/victory-giant-technology-huizhou-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:48083:1" rel="noopener">Victory Giant (2476 HK)</a>'s H-share IPO is expected to generate keen interest, given its leadership position in the PCB market in the field of AI and high-performance computing.</li>
<li>Both its business segment and geographical exposure are diversified. Its 3-year EPS CAGR of 61.5% is the second highest among HA IPOs since 2025.</li>
<li>The IPO valuation of 18x FY26 PER is at a steep discount to peers. It justifies a 0-10% discount to its A-share, meaning a fair H-share price of HK$305.9-341.6.</li>
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Victory Giant (2476 HK)'s H-share IPO is expected to generate keen interest, given its leadership position in the PCB market in the field of AI and high-performance computing.
Both its business segment and geographical exposure are diversified. Its 3-year EPS CAGR of 61.5% is the second highest among HA IPOs since 2025.
The IPO valuation of 18x FY26 PER is at a steep discount to peers. It justifies a 0-10% discount to its A-share, meaning a fair H-share price of HK$305.9-341.6.


Victory Giant Technology (2476 HK) IPO: It Will Be Hot

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Samsung Electronics / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.</li>
<li>On the IPO front,  a wave of smallish HK IPOs was launched late in the week.</li>
<li>On the placement front, deals have started to flow in across the region after a somewhat quiet war and earnings driven rest.</li>
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Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.
On the IPO front,  a wave of smallish HK IPOs was launched late in the week.
On the placement front, deals have started to flow in across the region after a somewhat quiet war and earnings driven rest.


Aequitas ECM Weekly (23 March 2026)-Samsung, Kingboard, JRE, Chery, Zijin, Butong, Delton, NSing, FS

Delton Technology / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/delton-technology" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:47605:1" rel="noopener">Delton Technology (1989 HK)</a>'s H-share IPO at HK$71.88 appears undemanding, given it translates into 17.3x FY26 PER, a steep discount to the global average of 34.2x. </li>
<li>The 47.3% discount to its A-share <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/delton-technology-guangzhou-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45470:1" rel="noopener">Delton Technology Guangzhou (001389 CH)</a> also makes it stand out against those IPOed since 2025 with similar current HA discounts. </li>
<li>Assuming a 30-40% discount to global peers, the stock is worth HK$84.75-98.90, suggesting decent upside from the IPO price.</li>
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Delton Technology (1989 HK)'s H-share IPO at HK$71.88 appears undemanding, given it translates into 17.3x FY26 PER, a steep discount to the global average of 34.2x. 
The 47.3% discount to its A-share Delton Technology Guangzhou (001389 CH) also makes it stand out against those IPOed since 2025 with similar current HA discounts. 
Assuming a 30-40% discount to global peers, the stock is worth HK$84.75-98.90, suggesting decent upside from the IPO price.


Delton Technology (1989 HK) IPO: Pricing Is Not Demanding

Hong Kong

Kingboard Laminates Holdings Limited is a vertically-integrated electronics materials manufacturer, specializing in the production of glass epoxy and paper laminates. The company also produces upstream component materials like copper foils, glass yarns, and epoxy resins, and has diversified interests in properties, chemicals, and hotel services. It was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Sha Tin, Hong Kong.

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Kingboard Laminates (1888 HK)

HK Connect Flows Weekly (Apr 17th): Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC, CCB

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Kingboard Holdings (148 HK) Tactical Outlook: Rally Exhaustion Ahead of 1888 HK Index Inclusion

Kingboard Holdings (148 HK) surged 24% from its March low, but our model signals peak reversal risk ahead. Is the 1888 HK index inclusion catalyst...

Nico Rosti

Victory Giant Technology (2476 HK) IPO: It Will Be Hot

Victory Giant's H-share IPO is expected to attract interest due to its leadership in the PCB market for AI and high-performance computing, with a...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Aequitas ECM Weekly (23 March 2026)-Samsung, Kingboard, JRE, Chery, Zijin, Butong, Delton, NSing, FS

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Delton Technology (1989 HK) IPO: Pricing Is Not Demanding

Delton Technology's H-share IPO at HK$71.88 is undemanding at 17.3x FY26F PER, implying a steep discount to global averages, offering potential...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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HK Connect Flows Weekly (Apr 17th): Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC, CCB

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlighted flows for Pop Mart Intl, China Life, Tencent, Xiaomi, SMIC, YOFC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Kingboard Holdings (148 HK) Tactical Outlook: Rally Exhaustion Ahead of 1888 HK Index Inclusion

Kingboard Holdings (148 HK) surged 24% from its March low, but our model signals peak reversal risk ahead. Is the 1888 HK index inclusion catalyst...

Nico Rosti

Victory Giant Technology (2476 HK) IPO: It Will Be Hot

​Victory Giant's H-share IPO is expected to attract interest due to its leadership in the PCB market for AI and high-performance computing, with a...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Aequitas ECM Weekly (23 March 2026)-Samsung, Kingboard, JRE, Chery, Zijin, Butong, Delton, NSing, FS

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Delton Technology (1989 HK) IPO: Pricing Is Not Demanding

​Delton Technology's H-share IPO at HK$71.88 is undemanding at 17.3x FY26F PER, implying a steep discount to global averages, offering potential...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Victory Giant's H-share IPO is expected to attract interest due to its leadership in the PCB market for AI and high-performance computing, with a...

Delton Technology's H-share IPO at HK$71.88 is undemanding at 17.3x FY26F PER, implying a steep discount to global averages, offering potential...