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 foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 3rd. The aggregated holding was USD1,352.5bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD1,460mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in TSMC, MediaTek, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Wistron, TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Wistron, Mediatek.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 3rd. The aggregated holding was USD1,352.5bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD1,460mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in TSMC, MediaTek, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Wistron, TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Wistron, Mediatek.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Oct 3rd): TSMC, MediaTek, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Wistron

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>OpenAI, Samsung &amp; SK Hynix Lock In Memory Pact — Taiwan Next Stop</li>
<li>MediaTek’s Major ASIC Ambitions Face Delays from Some Key Clients</li>
<li>TSMC: New Signals Underscore N2’s Rise as a Blockbuster Node </li>
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OpenAI, Samsung &amp; SK Hynix Lock In Memory Pact — Taiwan Next Stop
MediaTek’s Major ASIC Ambitions Face Delays from Some Key Clients
TSMC: New Signals Underscore N2’s Rise as a Blockbuster Node 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: OpenAI to Consume Nearly Half of Global DRAM; Why TSMC 2nm Will Be A Blockbuster

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Sep 26th. The aggregated holding was USD1,269.4bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD18mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in MediaTek, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC, Wistron, Quanta Computer, Hon Hai Precision, Wistron, Quanta Computer, Mediatek, TSMC.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Sep 26th. The aggregated holding was USD1,269.4bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD18mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in MediaTek, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC, Wistron, Quanta Computer, Hon Hai Precision, Wistron, Quanta Computer, Mediatek, TSMC.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Sep 26th): MediaTek, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC, Wistron, Quanta Computer

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Sep 26th. The aggregated short interest was USD26.4bn.</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 Yageo, Taiwan Cement, Unimicron Technology, Delta Electronics, TSMC, Yageo, Taiwan Cement, Unimicron Technology, Delta Electronics, TSMC.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Sep 26th. The aggregated short interest was USD26.4bn.
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 Yageo, Taiwan Cement, Unimicron Technology, Delta Electronics, TSMC, Yageo, Taiwan Cement, Unimicron Technology, Delta Electronics, TSMC.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Sep 26th): Yageo, Taiwan Cement, Unimicron Technology, Delta Electronics

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-sp-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8587:1" rel="noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US)</a> 2Q25 growth likely reaches ~39% YoY with upside risk if 4Q25 outperforms.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apple-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:666:1" rel="noopener">Apple (AAPL US)</a> remains the anchor customer driving N2 ramp in 2026.</li>
<li>Since 2nm technology will be widely adopted starting in 2026, revenue growth is projected to be around 25% YoY.  </li>
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Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US) 2Q25 growth likely reaches ~39% YoY with upside risk if 4Q25 outperforms.  

Apple (AAPL US) remains the anchor customer driving N2 ramp in 2026.
Since 2nm technology will be widely adopted starting in 2026, revenue growth is projected to be around 25% YoY.  


TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): 4Q25/2025 Outlook Could Outperform; 2nm Is Likely to Largest Adopted in 2026

Taiwan

MediaTek Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company provides SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, DVD and Blu-ray products.

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Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Oct 3rd): TSMC, MediaTek, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Wistron

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC (2330 TT), MediaTek (2454 TT), Hon Hai...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: OpenAI to Consume Nearly Half of Global DRAM; Why TSMC 2nm Will Be A Blockbuster

OpenAI, Samsung, and SK Hynix are forming alliances in the memory industry, while MediaTek faces delays in its ASIC ambitions and TSMC's N2 node is...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Sep 26th): MediaTek, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC, Wistron, Quanta Computer

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in MediaTek (2454 TT), Hon Hai Precision (2317 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Sep 26th): Yageo, Taiwan Cement, Unimicron Technology, Delta Electronics

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Yageo (2327 TT), Taiwan Cement (1101 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): 4Q25/2025 Outlook Could Outperform; 2nm Is Likely to Largest Adopted in 2026

TSMC's 2Q25 growth expected at 39% YoY, potential upside if 4Q25 outperforms. Apple driving N2 ramp in 2026, revenue growth projected at 25% YoY...

Patrick Liao

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TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Oct 3rd): TSMC, MediaTek, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Wistron

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC (2330 TT), MediaTek (2454 TT), Hon Hai...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: OpenAI to Consume Nearly Half of Global DRAM; Why TSMC 2nm Will Be A Blockbuster

OpenAI, Samsung, and SK Hynix are forming alliances in the memory industry, while MediaTek faces delays in its ASIC ambitions and TSMC's N2 node is...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Sep 26th): MediaTek, Hon Hai Precision, TSMC, Wistron, Quanta Computer

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in MediaTek (2454 TT), Hon Hai Precision (2317 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Sep 26th): Yageo, Taiwan Cement, Unimicron Technology, Delta Electronics

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Yageo (2327 TT), Taiwan Cement (1101 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): 4Q25/2025 Outlook Could Outperform; 2nm Is Likely to Largest Adopted in 2026

​TSMC's 2Q25 growth expected at 39% YoY, potential upside if 4Q25 outperforms. Apple driving N2 ramp in 2026, revenue growth projected at 25% YoY...

Patrick Liao

TSMC's 2Q25 growth expected at 39% YoY, potential upside if 4Q25 outperforms. Apple driving N2 ramp in 2026, revenue growth projected at 25% YoY...