CEO, A. Stotz Investment Research

Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA

Quantamental Investing to beat Benchmarks

A. Stotz Investment Research

We pick stocks. We construct portfolios. All our effort is focused on how to better pick stocks and construct portfolios. We serve fund management companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Five stocks remain, nine stocks added to our portfolio</li>
<li>Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 255% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 30%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Five stocks remain, nine stocks added to our portfolio
Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 255% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 30%


Chief Economist & Political Strategist, CrossASEAN Research

Prasenjit K. Basu

Chief Economist & Political Strategist

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Macroeconomics

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<li>PM Anwar's effective abandonment of the multi-racial agenda he advocated during his quarter-century in Opposition has led to large net outflows of FPI and FDI, especially in Q1CY24. </li>
<li>The trend weakening of the BoP current account was temporarily reprieved in Q1 by a sharp decline in the incomes deficit. Medium-term challenges still pressure MYR, as FX reserves stagnate.</li>
<li>Cyclical recovery likely to peter out, with structural fiscal deficit at 5.5% of GDP, and scant scope for monetary stimulus. We recommend being Underweight Malaysia, with Penang-linked stocks the exception. </li>
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PM Anwar's effective abandonment of the multi-racial agenda he advocated during his quarter-century in Opposition has led to large net outflows of FPI and FDI, especially in Q1CY24. 
The trend weakening of the BoP current account was temporarily reprieved in Q1 by a sharp decline in the incomes deficit. Medium-term challenges still pressure MYR, as FX reserves stagnate.
Cyclical recovery likely to peter out, with structural fiscal deficit at 5.5% of GDP, and scant scope for monetary stimulus. We recommend being Underweight Malaysia, with Penang-linked stocks the exception. 


Malaysia: Net Outflow of FDI and FPI Reflect Basic Haemorrhage of Trust

<ul>
<li>We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Two stocks remain, 12 stocks added to our portfolio</li>
<li>Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 227% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 26%</li>
</ul>


We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Two stocks remain, 12 stocks added to our portfolio
Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 227% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 26%


Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, DZT 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 Bursa stocks as of Apr 17th. The aggregated short interest is USD516m.</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 Frontken, Public Bank, Petronas Chemicals, MY EG Services, CIMB.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Apr 17th. The aggregated short interest is USD516m.
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 Frontken, Public Bank, Petronas Chemicals, MY EG Services, CIMB.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Apr 17th): Frontken, Public Bank, Petronas Chemicals, MY EG Services

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Apr 10th. The aggregated short interest is USD521m.</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 Public Bank, Datasonic, Westports, Sime Darby, Dayang Enterprise.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of Bursa stocks as of Apr 10th. The aggregated short interest is USD521m.
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 Public Bank, Datasonic, Westports, Sime Darby, Dayang Enterprise.


Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Apr 10th): Public Bank, Datasonic, Westports, Sime Darby

Malaysia

Malaysian Pacific Industries Berhad is an investment holding company.  The Company, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells semiconductor devices, electronic components, and lead frames.

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Malaysian Pacific Industries (MPI MK)

The Stocks to Own in ASEAN – Vol. 47

We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Five stocks remain, nine stocks added.

A. Stotz Investment Research

Malaysia: Net Outflow of FDI and FPI Reflect Basic Haemorrhage of Trust

Pressured by Islamist PAS, PM Anwar has abandoned his 25-year advocacy of multi-racialism. Net FDI & FPI outflows will pressure MYR. Fiscal deficit...

Prasenjit K. Basu

The Stocks to Own in ASEAN – Vol. 46

We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology. Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before...

A. Stotz Investment Research

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Apr 17th): Frontken, Public Bank, Petronas Chemicals, MY EG Services

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Frontken, Public Bank, Petronas...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Bursa Short Interest Weekly (Apr 10th): Public Bank, Datasonic, Westports, Sime Darby

We analyzed Bursa Malaysia short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Public Bank, Datasonic, Westports,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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