Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton 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 margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Jun 13th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD17,593m.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, net margin buy as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in Softbank, Fast Retailing, Ihi, Advantest, Toyota Motor, Isuzu Motors, Skylark, Fujikura, Nintendo, Mcdonald's.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Jun 13th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD17,593m.
We tabulate league tables for top/bottom net long/short of margin trading by value, net margin buy as multiple of ADT.
We highlight net margin buy/sell changes in Softbank, Fast Retailing, Ihi, Advantest, Toyota Motor, Isuzu Motors, Skylark, Fujikura, Nintendo, Mcdonald's.


JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Jun 13th): Softbank, Fast Retailing, Ihi, Advantest, Toyota Motor

Director, Head of Research, Smartkarma

Pranav Rao

Director, Head of Research

Smartkarma

Smartkarma unites the fragmented investment industry, connecting institutional investors, independent research providers, and corporates within a single network.

Research Reinvented

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Welcome to Curator’s Cut, a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,200+ insights published over the past two weeks on Smartkarma</li>
<li>In this cut, we look at an Asian toy manufacturer not named Pop Mart or Dream Int'l, the mashup between crypto and equity markets and the takeaways from tracking buybacks</li>
<li>Want to dig deeper? Comment or message on the themes you think should be highlighted next</li>
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Welcome to Curator’s Cut, a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,200+ insights published over the past two weeks on Smartkarma
In this cut, we look at an Asian toy manufacturer not named Pop Mart or Dream Int'l, the mashup between crypto and equity markets and the takeaways from tracking buybacks
Want to dig deeper? Comment or message on the themes you think should be highlighted next


Curator's Cut: The Next Labubu, Crypto Equities & Tracking APAC Buybacks

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

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<li>Metaplanet aims to raise ¥745B via a 555M share issuance to expand its Bitcoin holdings, targeting 100,000 BTC by end-2026.</li>
<li>The raise implies significant dilution, but rising share prices and strong NISA retail demand could make the capital goal achievable within 12–18 months.</li>
<li>Early investors benefit structurally from raises above NAV, as Metaplanet evolves into a long-term institutional vehicle for Bitcoin exposure and monetary debasement hedging.</li>
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Metaplanet aims to raise ¥745B via a 555M share issuance to expand its Bitcoin holdings, targeting 100,000 BTC by end-2026.
The raise implies significant dilution, but rising share prices and strong NISA retail demand could make the capital goal achievable within 12–18 months.
Early investors benefit structurally from raises above NAV, as Metaplanet evolves into a long-term institutional vehicle for Bitcoin exposure and monetary debasement hedging.


Metaplanet (3350) | Metaplanet’s Treasury Ambition Grows

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>JPX-Nikkei 400 is composed of common stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a free-float-adjusted capped index composed of 400 constituents.</li>
<li>The annual index review takes place in August every year. We look at the latest rankings of potential ADDs/DELs every month.</li>
<li>Below is a look at the rankings of potential ADDs/DELs for the JPX-Nikkei 400 August 2025 rebalance based on trading data as of end-May 2025.</li>
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JPX-Nikkei 400 is composed of common stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a free-float-adjusted capped index composed of 400 constituents.
The annual index review takes place in August every year. We look at the latest rankings of potential ADDs/DELs every month.
Below is a look at the rankings of potential ADDs/DELs for the JPX-Nikkei 400 August 2025 rebalance based on trading data as of end-May 2025.


Quiddity JPX-Nikkei 400 Rebal 2025: End-May 2025 Ranks

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<li>Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed firm modelling itself after MicroStrategy, continues to rapidly expand its Bitcoin holdings.</li>
<li>For now, equity markets are playing along. Metaplanet’s share price has surged 30% in the past week</li>
<li>But with the firm trading at nearly 6x its net asset value, market enthusiasm looks stretched</li>
</ul>


Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed firm modelling itself after MicroStrategy, continues to rapidly expand its Bitcoin holdings.
For now, equity markets are playing along. Metaplanet’s share price has surged 30% in the past week
But with the firm trading at nearly 6x its net asset value, market enthusiasm looks stretched


Metaplanet (3350) | The Bitcoin Yield Illusion

Japan

Metaplanet Inc. operates as a Bitcoin treasury company. The Company strategically acquires and manages Bitcoin as a core corporate asset, leveraging capital markets to enhance shareholder value. Metaplanet also manages a hotel in Tokyo and holds the exclusive license for Bitcoin magazine in Japan.

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Metaplanet (3350 JP)

JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Jun 13th): Softbank, Fast Retailing, Ihi, Advantest, Toyota Motor

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Softbank, Fast Retailing, Ihi, Advantest, Toyota Motor, Isuzu...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Curator's Cut: The Next Labubu, Crypto Equities & Tracking APAC Buybacks

In this cut, we look at an Asian plush toy manufacturer not named Pop Mart or Dream Int'l, the mashup between crypto and equity markets and the...

Pranav Rao

Metaplanet (3350) | Metaplanet’s Treasury Ambition Grows

Metaplanet plans to raise ¥745B through a share issuance to increase Bitcoin holdings, aiming for 100,000 BTC by 2026. Early investors could...

Mark Chadwick

Quiddity JPX-Nikkei 400 Rebal 2025: End-May 2025 Ranks

In total, there are 53 Potential ADDs and 47 Potential DELs (unique names) presented in the current Quiddity Leaderboard. The HIGH & MED Exp ADDs...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Metaplanet (3350) | The Bitcoin Yield Illusion

Tokyo-listed firm Metaplanet, mirroring MicroStrategy, grows Bitcoin holdings rapidly as share price surges 30%, but trading at 6x net asset value...

Mark Chadwick

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JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Jun 13th): Softbank, Fast Retailing, Ihi, Advantest, Toyota Motor

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Softbank, Fast Retailing, Ihi, Advantest, Toyota Motor, Isuzu...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Curator's Cut: The Next Labubu, Crypto Equities & Tracking APAC Buybacks

In this cut, we look at an Asian plush toy manufacturer not named Pop Mart or Dream Int'l, the mashup between crypto and equity markets and the...

Pranav Rao

Metaplanet (3350) | Metaplanet’s Treasury Ambition Grows

​Metaplanet plans to raise ¥745B through a share issuance to increase Bitcoin holdings, aiming for 100,000 BTC by 2026. Early investors could...

Mark Chadwick

Quiddity JPX-Nikkei 400 Rebal 2025: End-May 2025 Ranks

In total, there are 53 Potential ADDs and 47 Potential DELs (unique names) presented in the current Quiddity Leaderboard. The HIGH & MED Exp ADDs...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Metaplanet (3350) | The Bitcoin Yield Illusion

​Tokyo-listed firm Metaplanet, mirroring MicroStrategy, grows Bitcoin holdings rapidly as share price surges 30%, but trading at 6x net asset value...

Mark Chadwick

Metaplanet plans to raise ¥745B through a share issuance to increase Bitcoin holdings, aiming for 100,000 BTC by 2026. Early investors could...

Tokyo-listed firm Metaplanet, mirroring MicroStrategy, grows Bitcoin holdings rapidly as share price surges 30%, but trading at 6x net asset value...