Chief Executive Officer, Emmer Capital Partners Limited

Manishi Raychaudhuri

Chief Executive Officer

Emmer Capital Partners Limited

Emmer Capital Partners is an Asia Pacific focused financial advisory firm engaging in strategic financial asset allocation advice, bespoke thematic research and advising early-stage companies and connecting them to investors. Emmer Capital provides macro-economic and multi-asset investment strategy inputs to institutions, family offices, private wealth managers, private equity, and corporate boards directly and through independent research platforms. Emmer Capital also advises a wide range of startup companies on fund raising and business strategy. Emmer Capital's active engagement with the print and electronic media reaches a broad spectrum of investors across the globe.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Since the last rebalancing of our portfolio on 5th September, it has returned 13.5% vs 9.5% from MSCI-Asia-ex-Japan. Since inception (15th May), our portfolio has appreciated 20.1% vs MXASJ's 18.6%.</li>
<li>Six stocks, SK Hynix, TSMC, Samsung Electronics, Alibaba, China Hongqiao, Tencent, contributed almost the entire return of our portfolio. Overweight on Korea drove more than half the portfolio's return.</li>
<li>We turn more selective on Chinese discretionary consumption and step into the Korean defense sector. We exclude Anta Sports and Mediatek and include Hyundai Rotem and Hon Hai Precision.</li>
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Since the last rebalancing of our portfolio on 5th September, it has returned 13.5% vs 9.5% from MSCI-Asia-ex-Japan. Since inception (15th May), our portfolio has appreciated 20.1% vs MXASJ's 18.6%.
Six stocks, SK Hynix, TSMC, Samsung Electronics, Alibaba, China Hongqiao, Tencent, contributed almost the entire return of our portfolio. Overweight on Korea drove more than half the portfolio's return.
We turn more selective on Chinese discretionary consumption and step into the Korean defense sector. We exclude Anta Sports and Mediatek and include Hyundai Rotem and Hon Hai Precision.


Asian Equities: Model Portfolio Outperformed Sharply; Less China Consumption, More Korea Defence

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alphabet-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33361:1" rel="noopener">Alphabet (GOOGL US)</a> Pixel 10 will use the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mediatek-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:772:1" rel="noopener">Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)</a> T9000 modem.  </li>
<li>The shipment quantity to the smartphone market is small, and we see this as a small triumph for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mediatek-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:772:1" rel="noopener">Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)</a>.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Electronics (005930 KS)</a> is facing a 3nm process issue and lacks the capacity to support its own smartphone CPU Exynos 2400.</li>
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Alphabet (GOOGL US) Pixel 10 will use the Mediatek Inc (2454 TT) T9000 modem.  
The shipment quantity to the smartphone market is small, and we see this as a small triumph for Mediatek Inc (2454 TT).

Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) is facing a 3nm process issue and lacks the capacity to support its own smartphone CPU Exynos 2400.


MediaTek (2454.TT): Google Pixel 10 Will Use MediaTek's Modem

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

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<li>Report -- Google Drops QCOM, Shifts to MediaTek for Pixel 10's 5G Modems</li>
<li>Strong "Double" Indication for Mediatek's Competitiveness -- Combined with Recent Reports that Mediatek Won Apple to Provide Modems for the Apple Watch</li>
<li>Mediatek's Opportunity to Deliver a Big Win for Google; Maintain Our Structural Long Rating for Mediatek.</li>
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Report -- Google Drops QCOM, Shifts to MediaTek for Pixel 10's 5G Modems
Strong "Double" Indication for Mediatek's Competitiveness -- Combined with Recent Reports that Mediatek Won Apple to Provide Modems for the Apple Watch
Mediatek's Opportunity to Deliver a Big Win for Google; Maintain Our Structural Long Rating for Mediatek.


Mediatek: Google Reportedly Dropping QCOM & Adopting Mediatek for Pixel 10 Modem; Structural Long

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

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>US Eyes New AI Chip Restrictions on Malaysia and Thailand</li>
<li>Chip and AI Boom Driving Taiwan's Offshore Wind Expansion -- Local Stocks to Watch</li>
<li>China Set to Become World’s Largest Semiconductor Foundry Hub by 2030 -- But One Needs to Consider Leading Edge Capacity vs. Mature Capacity</li>
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US Eyes New AI Chip Restrictions on Malaysia and Thailand
Chip and AI Boom Driving Taiwan's Offshore Wind Expansion -- Local Stocks to Watch
China Set to Become World’s Largest Semiconductor Foundry Hub by 2030 -- But One Needs to Consider Leading Edge Capacity vs. Mature Capacity


Taiwan Tech Weekly: US Targets Malaysia & Thailand; Wind Power Fuels Taiwan's AI Infrastructure Push

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<li>Intel Down But Not Out -- Reportedly Wins Major Microsoft Foundry Contract; Significant Interest from Nvidia and Google</li>
<li>AMD CEO Lisa Su Presents to U.S. Senate -- Taiwan is America’s Key Ally in the AI Chip Race</li>
<li>Mediatek Approaching Potential Share Catalyst at Computex Taiwan; Nvidia PC PC Announcement Expected</li>
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Intel Down But Not Out -- Reportedly Wins Major Microsoft Foundry Contract; Significant Interest from Nvidia and Google
AMD CEO Lisa Su Presents to U.S. Senate -- Taiwan is America’s Key Ally in the AI Chip Race
Mediatek Approaching Potential Share Catalyst at Computex Taiwan; Nvidia PC PC Announcement Expected


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Intel Foundry Gains Big Tech Interest; AMD CEO Champions Taiwan in D.C

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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Asian Equities: Model Portfolio Outperformed Sharply; Less China Consumption, More Korea Defence

China's economic data (FAI & industrial growth sharply lower than expected, retail sales growth underwhelming) underscores the need for nuanced...

Manishi Raychaudhuri

MediaTek (2454.TT): Google Pixel 10 Will Use MediaTek's Modem

Alphabet's Pixel 10 to use Mediatek T9000 modem, a small win for Mediatek. Samsung faces 3nm process issue for Exynos 2400 CPU.

Patrick Liao

Mediatek: Google Reportedly Dropping QCOM & Adopting Mediatek for Pixel 10 Modem; Structural Long

Google is reportedly switching from Qualcomm to MediaTek for Pixel 10's 5G modems, showing Mediatek's competitiveness and potential for to deliver...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: US Targets Malaysia & Thailand; Wind Power Fuels Taiwan's AI Infrastructure Push

US considering new AI chip restrictions on Malaysia and Thailand, Taiwan's offshore wind expansion driven by chip and AI boom, Intel should invest...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Intel Foundry Gains Big Tech Interest; AMD CEO Champions Taiwan in D.C

Intel secures Microsoft contract, AMD emphasizes Taiwan alliance in AI chip race, Mediatek poised for growth at Computex Taiwan.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Asian Equities: Model Portfolio Outperformed Sharply; Less China Consumption, More Korea Defence

China's economic data (FAI & industrial growth sharply lower than expected, retail sales growth underwhelming) underscores the need for nuanced...

Manishi Raychaudhuri

MediaTek (2454.TT): Google Pixel 10 Will Use MediaTek's Modem

​Alphabet's Pixel 10 to use Mediatek T9000 modem, a small win for Mediatek. Samsung faces 3nm process issue for Exynos 2400 CPU.

Patrick Liao

Mediatek: Google Reportedly Dropping QCOM & Adopting Mediatek for Pixel 10 Modem; Structural Long

​Google is reportedly switching from Qualcomm to MediaTek for Pixel 10's 5G modems, showing Mediatek's competitiveness and potential for to deliver...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: US Targets Malaysia & Thailand; Wind Power Fuels Taiwan's AI Infrastructure Push

​US considering new AI chip restrictions on Malaysia and Thailand, Taiwan's offshore wind expansion driven by chip and AI boom, Intel should invest...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Intel Foundry Gains Big Tech Interest; AMD CEO Champions Taiwan in D.C

​Intel secures Microsoft contract, AMD emphasizes Taiwan alliance in AI chip race, Mediatek poised for growth at Computex Taiwan.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Alphabet's Pixel 10 to use Mediatek T9000 modem, a small win for Mediatek. Samsung faces 3nm process issue for Exynos 2400 CPU.

Google is reportedly switching from Qualcomm to MediaTek for Pixel 10's 5G modems, showing Mediatek's competitiveness and potential for to deliver...

US considering new AI chip restrictions on Malaysia and Thailand, Taiwan's offshore wind expansion driven by chip and AI boom, Intel should invest...

Intel secures Microsoft contract, AMD emphasizes Taiwan alliance in AI chip race, Mediatek poised for growth at Computex Taiwan.