Listed Real Estate Asia, KT Capital Group

Jacob Cheng

Listed Real Estate Asia

KT Capital Group

Principal investments and advisory firm that focuses on connecting the CIS countries with East Asia.

Principal investments and advisory firm

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<li>The wait is finally over.  The Fed delivered a 50bps rate cut in September meeting, kick- starting a new rate cut cycle</li>
<li>The rate cut is an absolute game changer for Hong Kong real estate.  Physical market will recover with lower mortgage rate and companies will enjoy lower borrow rate</li>
<li>With the macro backdrop in US and China, Hong Kong is well positioned for as strong re-rating with mega catalysts ahead – Buy HK real estate, especially SHKP and NWD</li>
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The wait is finally over.  The Fed delivered a 50bps rate cut in September meeting, kick- starting a new rate cut cycle
The rate cut is an absolute game changer for Hong Kong real estate.  Physical market will recover with lower mortgage rate and companies will enjoy lower borrow rate
With the macro backdrop in US and China, Hong Kong is well positioned for as strong re-rating with mega catalysts ahead – Buy HK real estate, especially SHKP and NWD


HK RE Series (4) With Macro Backdrop in US & China, HK Is Positioned for a Strong Rerating, Buy Now!

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<li>HK Property stocks are up 4-5% today.   We think the tide has turned for HK real estate.  As discussed, we identify HK to benefit if Fed starts a rate-cut cycle</li>
<li>Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole meeting confirmed the change of monetary policy and will start a rate cut cycle.  Despite fundamental issues remain for HK, market is forward-looking</li>
<li>A buy in HK RE names will be a good value trade for next 6-12 months and we discuss potential trade ideas</li>
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HK Property stocks are up 4-5% today.   We think the tide has turned for HK real estate.  As discussed, we identify HK to benefit if Fed starts a rate-cut cycle
Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole meeting confirmed the change of monetary policy and will start a rate cut cycle.  Despite fundamental issues remain for HK, market is forward-looking
A buy in HK RE names will be a good value trade for next 6-12 months and we discuss potential trade ideas


Short Note: The Tide Has Turned for Hong Kong Real Estate

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Aug 16th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. </li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Baba, Wuxi Bio, HSBC, Galaxy Ent, Link Reit.</li>
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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Aug 16th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. 
We highlight short changes in Baba, Wuxi Bio, HSBC, Galaxy Ent, Link Reit.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Baba, Wuxi Bio, HSBC, Galaxy Ent, Link Reit

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<li>Jackson Hole is annual event among central bankers and economists, where Fed Chair Powell will also be speaking on Friday</li>
<li>In the scenario of a new Fed rate cut cycle, we expect Hong Kong RE, China RE and Singapore RE to benefit, while investors can reduce exposure in Japan RE</li>
<li>We also recommend some trade ideas based on our analysis and suggest specific stocks</li>
</ul>


Jackson Hole is annual event among central bankers and economists, where Fed Chair Powell will also be speaking on Friday
In the scenario of a new Fed rate cut cycle, we expect Hong Kong RE, China RE and Singapore RE to benefit, while investors can reduce exposure in Japan RE
We also recommend some trade ideas based on our analysis and suggest specific stocks


A Scenario Analysis: If Fed Initiates a Rate Cut Cycle, How Should Investors Position Themselves?

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<li>We look at the global macro themes that are impacting the equity market including the US election, the Fed and China's latest rate cut</li>
<li>We also look at the latest condition in Hong Kong, including the rates, the economy and the physical RE market</li>
<li>HK RE stocks continue to trade at compelling valuation, but fund flows are needed if we want a re-rating</li>
</ul>


We look at the global macro themes that are impacting the equity market including the US election, the Fed and China's latest rate cut
We also look at the latest condition in Hong Kong, including the rates, the economy and the physical RE market
HK RE stocks continue to trade at compelling valuation, but fund flows are needed if we want a re-rating


HK RE Series (3): Global Macro Starts to Turn More Supportive, Stock Valuation Is Compelling

Hong Kong

Link REIT is a real estate investment trust in Hong Kong. The Trust owns and operates shopping centers, parking space facilities and real estate retail space.

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HK RE Series (4) With Macro Backdrop in US & China, HK Is Positioned for a Strong Rerating, Buy Now!

Under the Fed's rate cut in US and huge economic stimulus in China, we think Hong Kong is well positioned for a rerating. Real estate will benefit...

Jacob Cheng

Short Note: The Tide Has Turned for Hong Kong Real Estate

After Powell's speech, we think the tide has finally turned for Hong Kong real estate. HK property will benefit from a new rate cut cycle. We...

Jacob Cheng

HK Short Interest Weekly: Baba, Wuxi Bio, HSBC, Galaxy Ent, Link Reit

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Aug 16th and highlight short interest changes in Baba, Wuxi Bio, HSBC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

A Scenario Analysis: If Fed Initiates a Rate Cut Cycle, How Should Investors Position Themselves?

We conducted a scenario analysis on Asia real estate if Fed is to initiate a new rate cut cycle. Within Asia, we expect Hong Kong, China and...

Jacob Cheng

HK RE Series (3): Global Macro Starts to Turn More Supportive, Stock Valuation Is Compelling

In this update, we explored the macro themes, including US presidential election, the Fed and China's rate cut and their impact on HK RE stocks. We...

Jacob Cheng

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