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 analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 31st (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD19.4bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Wisetech Global, Pro Medicus, CSL, IDP Education, Boral, Woodside Energy, Mineral Resource.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 31st (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD19.4bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Wisetech Global, Pro Medicus, CSL, IDP Education, Boral, Woodside Energy, Mineral Resource.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 31st): Wisetech Global, Pro Medicus, CSL, IDP Education, Boral

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 24th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD19.5bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 24th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD19.5bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 24th): Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>With the review period complete, we take a look at the potential index changes at the June rebalance as well as potential index inclusions due to M&amp;A.</li>
<li>Timing is key for the ad hoc inclusions to the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)</a> with an ad hoc inclusion being announced prior to the regular announcement.</li>
<li>Passive trackers will need to buy 1.3-27x ADV on the expected adds and have 0.8-4.7x ADV to sell on the expected deletes. Shorts have built up on the potential deletes.</li>
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With the review period complete, we take a look at the potential index changes at the June rebalance as well as potential index inclusions due to M&amp;A.
Timing is key for the ad hoc inclusions to the S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX) with an ad hoc inclusion being announced prior to the regular announcement.
Passive trackers will need to buy 1.3-27x ADV on the expected adds and have 0.8-4.7x ADV to sell on the expected deletes. Shorts have built up on the potential deletes.


S&P/​​​​​​​​​ASX Index Rebalance Preview: Regular & Ad Hoc Changes in June

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 17th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD20.3bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Woodside Energy, Seven, ANZ, Car.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 17th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD20.3bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Woodside Energy, Seven, ANZ, Car.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 17th): Woodside Energy, Seven, ANZ, Car

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for ASX 200, 100, 50, and 20 in the run-up to the June 2024 index rebal event.</li>
<li>We expect one ASX 20 change and two ASX 100 changes during the regular rebalance event.</li>
<li>For the ASX 200 index, there could be two intra-review changes in the month of June 2024 and one of those names could be a surprise.</li>
</ul>


In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for ASX 200, 100, 50, and 20 in the run-up to the June 2024 index rebal event.
We expect one ASX 20 change and two ASX 100 changes during the regular rebalance event.
For the ASX 200 index, there could be two intra-review changes in the month of June 2024 and one of those names could be a surprise.


Quiddity Leaderboard ASX Jun 24: Intra-Review Replacement Surprise Possible

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Liontown Resources Ltd. explores for and mines base metals.

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ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 31st): Wisetech Global, Pro Medicus, CSL, IDP Education, Boral

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Wisetech Global, Pro Medicus, CSL, IDP Education,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 24th): Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

S&P/ASX Index Rebalance Preview: Regular & Ad Hoc Changes in June

There should be changes for the ASX20, ASX100, ASX200 in June. Timing of the ASX200 inclusions is key with 2 M&A events leading to ad hoc...

Brian Freitas

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 17th): Woodside Energy, Seven, ANZ, Car

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Woodside Energy, Seven, ANZ, Car.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Quiddity Leaderboard ASX Jun 24: Intra-Review Replacement Surprise Possible

There is an important correction to the expectations presented in this insight. Please see the discussion point below for the details and the...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

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ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 31st): Wisetech Global, Pro Medicus, CSL, IDP Education, Boral

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Wisetech Global, Pro Medicus, CSL, IDP Education,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 24th): Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Macquarie, Viva Energy, Wesfarmers, Boral.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

S&P/​​​​​​​​​ASX Index Rebalance Preview: Regular & Ad Hoc Changes in June

There should be changes for the ASX20, ASX100, ASX200 in June. Timing of the ASX200 inclusions is key with 2 M&A events leading to ad hoc...

Brian Freitas

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 17th): Woodside Energy, Seven, ANZ, Car

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Woodside Energy, Seven, ANZ, Car.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Quiddity Leaderboard ASX Jun 24: Intra-Review Replacement Surprise Possible

There is an important correction to the expectations presented in this insight. Please see the discussion point below for the details and the...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

S&P/ASX Index Rebalance Preview: Regular & Ad Hoc Changes in June