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 Oct 17th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD27.3bn.</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 Northern Star Resources, Transurban, ANZ, CSL, Macquarie.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 17th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD27.3bn.
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 Northern Star Resources, Transurban, ANZ, CSL, Macquarie.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 17th): Northern Star Resources, Transurban, ANZ, CSL, Macquarie

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently elevenpair trade opportunities across three markets and seven sectors persist.</li>
<li>
Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
</ul>



Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently elevenpair trade opportunities across three markets and seven sectors persist.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (20 Oct)

<ul>
<li>
Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
<li>
Highlights: Currently 14 pair trade opportunities across four markets and six sectors persist.</li>
<li>
Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
</ul>



Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently 14 pair trade opportunities across four markets and six sectors persist.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (13 Oct)

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Context: The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anz-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40898:1" rel="noopener">ANZ (ANZ AU)</a> vs. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/macquarie-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:310:1" rel="noopener">Macquarie (MQG AU)</a> price-ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity. </li>
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Highlights: Long Macquarie, short ANZ targets a 6% return. Friday's U.S. sell-off and today's ANZ’s strategy update could drive early trading volatility in the pair.</li>
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Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.</li>
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Context: The ANZ (ANZ AU) vs. Macquarie (MQG AU) price-ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity. 

Highlights: Long Macquarie, short ANZ targets a 6% return. Friday's U.S. sell-off and today's ANZ’s strategy update could drive early trading volatility in the pair.

Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.


Long Macquarie (MQG AU) Vs. Short ANZ (ANZ AU): Statistical Spread Hits Trigger Zone in Aussie Banks

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Context: Friday’s sell-off occurred after the Australian market closed, but several ASX-listed companies were swept up in the decline through dual listings or U.S.-traded ADRs.</li>
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This Insight looks at the impact on prominent <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</a> constituents — including BHP, CSL, and major banks. While some companies showed limited movement, others, such as BHP, experienced sharper declines.</li>
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Why Read: Understand where the Australian market might be headed when trading resumes after the weekend.</li>
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Context: Friday’s sell-off occurred after the Australian market closed, but several ASX-listed companies were swept up in the decline through dual listings or U.S.-traded ADRs.

This Insight looks at the impact on prominent S&amp;P/ASX 200 constituents — including BHP, CSL, and major banks. While some companies showed limited movement, others, such as BHP, experienced sharper declines.

Why Read: Understand where the Australian market might be headed when trading resumes after the weekend.


BHP (BHP AU/US) And Woodside (WDS AU/US) Slide as U.S. Sell-Off Spills Into Australian Stocks

Australia

Macquarie Group Ltd. offers banking, financial advisory, investment and funds management services.  The Company offers financial advice, cash management, wealth management and private banking, life insurance, securities brokerage, corporate debt financing, real estate funds management, real estate development financing, investment funds management, and foreign exchange services.

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ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 17th): Northern Star Resources, Transurban, ANZ, CSL, Macquarie

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Transurban, ANZ, CSL,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (20 Oct)

Statistical methodology identifies eleven pair trade opportunities across three markets and seven sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (13 Oct)

Statistical methodology identifies 14 pair trade opportunities across four markets and six sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Gaudenz Schneider

Long Macquarie (MQG AU) Vs. Short ANZ (ANZ AU): Statistical Spread Hits Trigger Zone in Aussie Banks

Long Macquarie vs. Short ANZ: Mean-reversion setup targeting a 6% move, with near-term catalysts including ANZ’s strategy update and broader market...

Gaudenz Schneider

BHP (BHP AU/US) And Woodside (WDS AU/US) Slide as U.S. Sell-Off Spills Into Australian Stocks

Friday’s U.S. market rout pushed dual-listed Australian stocks lower, with BHP and Woodside among the biggest movers. US-traded ADRs and futures...

Gaudenz Schneider

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ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 17th): Northern Star Resources, Transurban, ANZ, CSL, Macquarie

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Transurban, ANZ, CSL,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (20 Oct)

​Statistical methodology identifies eleven pair trade opportunities across three markets and seven sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (13 Oct)

​Statistical methodology identifies 14 pair trade opportunities across four markets and six sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Gaudenz Schneider

Long Macquarie (MQG AU) Vs. Short ANZ (ANZ AU): Statistical Spread Hits Trigger Zone in Aussie Banks

Long Macquarie vs. Short ANZ: Mean-reversion setup targeting a 6% move, with near-term catalysts including ANZ’s strategy update and broader market...

Gaudenz Schneider

BHP (BHP AU/US) And Woodside (WDS AU/US) Slide as U.S. Sell-Off Spills Into Australian Stocks

Friday’s U.S. market rout pushed dual-listed Australian stocks lower, with BHP and Woodside among the biggest movers. US-traded ADRs and futures...

Gaudenz Schneider

Statistical methodology identifies eleven pair trade opportunities across three markets and seven sectors, offering unique insights into relative...

Statistical methodology identifies 14 pair trade opportunities across four markets and six sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.