Equity Analyst, LightStream Research

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Equity Analyst

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

Merdeka Battery Materials / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>EV supply chain is at a nascent stage in ASEAN and EV adoption in the region lags behind developed markets despite boasting a large population with a burgeoning middle class.</li>
<li>However, Governments in the region continue to introduce new initiatives and offer incentives to promote the sector, while companies continue to attract large investment to develop the EV market.</li>
<li>The four companies we looked at have reported earnings and we have discussed their latest results and our investment thesis.</li>
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EV supply chain is at a nascent stage in ASEAN and EV adoption in the region lags behind developed markets despite boasting a large population with a burgeoning middle class.
However, Governments in the region continue to introduce new initiatives and offer incentives to promote the sector, while companies continue to attract large investment to develop the EV market.
The four companies we looked at have reported earnings and we have discussed their latest results and our investment thesis.


ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Further Initiatives to Build a Regional EV Ecosystem

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>The review period for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY</a> family of indices, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nikkei-225" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22909:1" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sse-science-and-technology-innovation-board-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29279:1" rel="noopener">STAR50</a>, the KRX New Deal Index and a global index ends on 31 January.</li>
<li>The January rebalance of the IDX30 and LQ45 indices will be implemented at the close of trading on 31 January.</li>
<li>There have been huge inflows into the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-shenzhen-csi-300-inde" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22906:1" rel="noopener">CSI 300 Index</a> ETFs for another week. This will increase the impact on the index changes at the next rebalance.</li>
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The review period for the NIFTY family of indices, Nikkei 225, STAR50, the KRX New Deal Index and a global index ends on 31 January.
The January rebalance of the IDX30 and LQ45 indices will be implemented at the close of trading on 31 January.
There have been huge inflows into the CSI 300 Index ETFs for another week. This will increase the impact on the index changes at the next rebalance.


Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: CSI300, CSI500, SSE50, ChiNext, KOSPI200, Renesas, IDX30/LQ45

Chandra Asri Petrochemical / Index Rebalance

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<li>There are 4 changes each for the IDX30 Index and the LQ45 Index at the upcoming rebalance to be implemented at the close on 31 January.</li>
<li>The largest passive inflows are expected in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indofood-cbp-sukses-makmur-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17651:1" rel="noopener">Indofood CBP Sukses (ICBP IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/merdeka-battery-materials-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36864:1" rel="noopener">Merdeka Battery Materials (MBMA IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indah-kiat-pulp-paper-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20064:1" rel="noopener">Indah Kiat Pulp &amp; Paper (INKP IJ)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pertamina-geothermal-energy-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36725:1" rel="noopener">Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO IJ)</a>. </li>
<li>With only 4 days to implementation, there could be relatively big moves on stocks that have large flow/impact from passive fund trading.</li>
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There are 4 changes each for the IDX30 Index and the LQ45 Index at the upcoming rebalance to be implemented at the close on 31 January.
The largest passive inflows are expected in Indofood CBP Sukses (ICBP IJ), Merdeka Battery Materials (MBMA IJ), Indah Kiat Pulp &amp; Paper (INKP IJ) and Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO IJ). 
With only 4 days to implementation, there could be relatively big moves on stocks that have large flow/impact from passive fund trading.


IDX30/​​LQ45 Index Rebalance: Four Changes for Each Index

ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

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

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a new thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian digital themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.</li>
<li>This week we look at the prospects and dynamics for e-commerce in Indonesia after a down-year by value in 2023, with a heating of the competitive landscape a likely feature.</li>
<li>We also look at the IPO market for 2024, after 2023 saw several delayed listings, some of which may return to market but likely in 2H due to impending elections. </li>
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CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a new thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian digital themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.
This week we look at the prospects and dynamics for e-commerce in Indonesia after a down-year by value in 2023, with a heating of the competitive landscape a likely feature.
We also look at the IPO market for 2024, after 2023 saw several delayed listings, some of which may return to market but likely in 2H due to impending elections. 


CrossASEAN Ground Zero - E-Commerce Down and What of the 2024 IPO Market?

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<li>CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a new thematic weekly product that will focus on key Southeast Asian digital themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia. </li>
<li>This week is focused on GoTo's sustainability credentials and the recent scientific validation of its emission targets. </li>
<li>2024 will also see a ramp-up of Indonesia's 2W EV charging infrastructure to power growth in numbers. We also look at key themes in 2024 for the digital economy.</li>
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CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a new thematic weekly product that will focus on key Southeast Asian digital themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia. 
This week is focused on GoTo's sustainability credentials and the recent scientific validation of its emission targets. 
2024 will also see a ramp-up of Indonesia's 2W EV charging infrastructure to power growth in numbers. We also look at key themes in 2024 for the digital economy.


CrossASEAN Ground Zero - GoTo's Sustainability Verified, 2W EVs, and the Stormy Year Ahead

Indonesia

PT Merdeka Battery Materials Tbk. is an integrated strategic minerals and EV battery materials company. The Company focuses on discovering nickel resources and producing advanced products to continuously improve clean energy supply. Merdeka Battery Materials serves customers in Indonesia.

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Merdeka Battery Materials (MBMA IJ)

ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Further Initiatives to Build a Regional EV Ecosystem

Development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal of the governments in the region. Governments continue to introduce new initiatives...

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: CSI300, CSI500, SSE50, ChiNext, KOSPI200, Renesas, IDX30/LQ45

This recap highlights Insights covering Asian index rebalances (announcements/ forecasts/ IPO Fast Entry/ M&A driven changes). We also highlight...

Brian Freitas

IDX30/LQ45 Index Rebalance: Four Changes for Each Index

There are 4 changes each for the IDX30 and LQ45. Implementation is in 4 trading days. There is over 1 day of ADV to trade on a lot of stocks. Most...

Brian Freitas

CrossASEAN Ground Zero - E-Commerce Down and What of the 2024 IPO Market?

CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a new thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian digital themes and technology trends with a core focus...

Angus Mackintosh

CrossASEAN Ground Zero - GoTo's Sustainability Verified, 2W EVs, and the Stormy Year Ahead

CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a new thematic weekly product that will focus on key Southeast Asian digital themes and technology trends with a core...

Angus Mackintosh

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ASEAN EV Ecosystem Update: Further Initiatives to Build a Regional EV Ecosystem

Development of a robust EV ecosystem remains a primary goal of the governments in the region. Governments continue to introduce new initiatives...

Shifara Samsudeen, FCMA, CGMA

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: CSI300, CSI500, SSE50, ChiNext, KOSPI200, Renesas, IDX30/LQ45

This recap highlights Insights covering Asian index rebalances (announcements/ forecasts/ IPO Fast Entry/ M&A driven changes). We also highlight...

Brian Freitas

IDX30/​​LQ45 Index Rebalance: Four Changes for Each Index

There are 4 changes each for the IDX30 and LQ45. Implementation is in 4 trading days. There is over 1 day of ADV to trade on a lot of stocks. Most...

Brian Freitas

CrossASEAN Ground Zero - E-Commerce Down and What of the 2024 IPO Market?

CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a new thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian digital themes and technology trends with a core focus...

Angus Mackintosh

CrossASEAN Ground Zero - GoTo's Sustainability Verified, 2W EVs, and the Stormy Year Ahead

CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a new thematic weekly product that will focus on key Southeast Asian digital themes and technology trends with a core...

Angus Mackintosh

IDX30/LQ45 Index Rebalance: Four Changes for Each Index