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 changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Nov 7th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD26.6bn.</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 James Hardie Industries, Resmed Inc DRC, Charter Hall, Steadfast, Dexus Property.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Nov 7th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD26.6bn.
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 James Hardie Industries, Resmed Inc DRC, Charter Hall, Steadfast, Dexus Property.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 7th): James Hardie Industries, Resmed Inc DRC, Charter Hall

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/megaport-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24310:1" rel="noopener">Megaport Ltd (MP1 AU)</a> is looking to raise around US$131m via a fully underwritten primary placement.</li>
<li>The company will use the proceeds to fund the acquisition of Latitude.sh and accelerate its network expansion into India.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the deal dynamics and run the deal through our ECM framework.</li>
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Megaport Ltd (MP1 AU) is looking to raise around US$131m via a fully underwritten primary placement.
The company will use the proceeds to fund the acquisition of Latitude.sh and accelerate its network expansion into India.
In this note, we will talk about the deal dynamics and run the deal through our ECM framework.


Megaport Placement - Equity Raise Positioned for Scale and Global Expansion

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 14 pair trade opportunities across four markets and five sectors persist.</li>
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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>
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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.

Highlights: Currently 14 pair trade opportunities across four markets and five 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 (10 Nov)

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<li>While approximately 80% of pair trades play out according to plan, a small subset of trades fails to produce a trade close signal within the expected timeframe.</li>
<li>This Insight investigates the phenomenon of parameter drift and how to manage its adverse effects.</li>
<li>Analyzing challenging trades provides valuable insights into model behavior, enhancing both risk management and preparedness for future market shifts.</li>
</ul>


While approximately 80% of pair trades play out according to plan, a small subset of trades fails to produce a trade close signal within the expected timeframe.
This Insight investigates the phenomenon of parameter drift and how to manage its adverse effects.
Analyzing challenging trades provides valuable insights into model behavior, enhancing both risk management and preparedness for future market shifts.


When the Model Chases the Price: Lessons from Two Long-Running Pair Trades

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 31st (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 CSL, Mineral Resources, Bluescope Steel, ALS, Vicinity Centres Re.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 31st (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 CSL, Mineral Resources, Bluescope Steel, ALS, Vicinity Centres Re.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 31st): CSL, Mineral Resources, Bluescope Steel, ALS

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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Macquarie Group (MQG AU)

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 7th): James Hardie Industries, Resmed Inc DRC, Charter Hall

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in James Hardie Industries, Resmed Inc DRC, Charter...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Megaport Placement - Equity Raise Positioned for Scale and Global Expansion

Megaport Limited (ML) is looking to raise around US$131m via a fully underwritten primary placement to partly fund its acquisition of Latitude.sh....

Akshat Shah

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (10 Nov)

Statistical methodology identifies 15 pair trade opportunities across four markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Gaudenz Schneider

When the Model Chases the Price: Lessons from Two Long-Running Pair Trades

A live example featuring Tencent shows how persistent price moves can cause parameter drift. The case study focuses on mitigation strategies and...

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 31st): CSL, Mineral Resources, Bluescope Steel, ALS

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in CSL, Mineral Resources, Bluescope Steel, ALS,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

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Dividend (Yield)

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 7th): James Hardie Industries, Resmed Inc DRC, Charter Hall

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in James Hardie Industries, Resmed Inc DRC, Charter...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Megaport Placement - Equity Raise Positioned for Scale and Global Expansion

Megaport Limited (ML) is looking to raise around US$131m via a fully underwritten primary placement to partly fund its acquisition of Latitude.sh....

Akshat Shah

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (10 Nov)

​Statistical methodology identifies 15 pair trade opportunities across four markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Gaudenz Schneider

When the Model Chases the Price: Lessons from Two Long-Running Pair Trades

A live example featuring Tencent shows how persistent price moves can cause parameter drift. The case study focuses on mitigation strategies and...

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 31st): CSL, Mineral Resources, Bluescope Steel, ALS

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in CSL, Mineral Resources, Bluescope Steel, ALS,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Statistical methodology identifies 15 pair trade opportunities across four markets and five sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.