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 short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 13th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.3bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Pilbara Minerals, Domino'S Pizza E, Computershare, ANZ, Igo.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 13th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.3bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Pilbara Minerals, Domino'S Pizza E, Computershare, ANZ, Igo.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 13th): Pilbara Minerals, Domino'S Pizza E, Computershare, ANZ, Igo

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

Lithium Power International / Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lithium-power-international" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30603:1" rel="noopener">Lithium Power International (LPI AU)</a> has entered a scheme implementation deed with Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco) at A$0.57 per share, a 119.2% premium to the undisturbed price.  </li>
<li>Shareholders representing 32.47% of outstanding shares will vote in favour of the scheme. Forums suggest that retail shareholders are broadly resigned to accepting the offer.</li>
<li>The offer is conditional on FIRB approval. The scheme meeting will be held on 23 January 2024. At the last close, the gross spread was 7.5%. </li>
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Lithium Power International (LPI AU) has entered a scheme implementation deed with Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco) at A$0.57 per share, a 119.2% premium to the undisturbed price.  
Shareholders representing 32.47% of outstanding shares will vote in favour of the scheme. Forums suggest that retail shareholders are broadly resigned to accepting the offer.
The offer is conditional on FIRB approval. The scheme meeting will be held on 23 January 2024. At the last close, the gross spread was 7.5%. 


Lithium Power (LPI AU): Codelco’s Binding Offer at A$0.57

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Sep 29th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.0bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Liontown, BHP, Macquarie, NAB, Santos, Fortescue Metals, Woodside Energy, Evolution Mining.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Sep 29th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.0bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Liontown, BHP, Macquarie, NAB, Santos, Fortescue Metals, Woodside Energy, Evolution Mining.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 29th): Liontown, BHP, Macquarie, NAB, Santos, Fortescue Metals

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>After <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mineral-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15103:1" rel="noopener">Mineral Resources (MIN AU)</a> and other shareholders voted against the Tianqi Lithium JV transaction for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/essential-metals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9645:1" rel="noopener">Essential Metals (ESS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/develop-global-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19413:1" rel="noopener">Develop Global (DVP AU)</a> swooped and announced a binding Scheme.</li>
<li>The all-scrip Scheme transaction has the backing of MinRes, who also owns a ~12.8% stake in Develop.</li>
<li>The Scheme Booklet is now out. Essential shareholders vote on the transaction on the 18 October, with implementation on the 6 November. The IE opines "not fair but reasonable". </li>
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After Mineral Resources (MIN AU) and other shareholders voted against the Tianqi Lithium JV transaction for Essential Metals (ESS AU), Develop Global (DVP AU) swooped and announced a binding Scheme.
The all-scrip Scheme transaction has the backing of MinRes, who also owns a ~12.8% stake in Develop.
The Scheme Booklet is now out. Essential shareholders vote on the transaction on the 18 October, with implementation on the 6 November. The IE opines "not fair but reasonable". 


Essential Metal: Shareholder Vote On 18th Oct. The IE Says Not Fair

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 INDEX</a> has been stuck in the 7000-7600 range for the past 2 years, with a brief dive to 6500 during the summer of 2022. </li>
<li>If we consider the bottom at 6411 in October 2022, the index may have started to build an uptrend since then, but failed repeatedly to breach past the 7600 barrier.</li>
<li>After a brief correction in August 2023, the index is currently rising, but soon it will encounter WEEKLY resistance that could hamper its chances of breaking out of its range.</li>
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The S&amp;P/ASX 200 INDEX has been stuck in the 7000-7600 range for the past 2 years, with a brief dive to 6500 during the summer of 2022. 
If we consider the bottom at 6411 in October 2022, the index may have started to build an uptrend since then, but failed repeatedly to breach past the 7600 barrier.
After a brief correction in August 2023, the index is currently rising, but soon it will encounter WEEKLY resistance that could hamper its chances of breaking out of its range.


EQD | SP/ASX200 Index: Will It Break Out of Its Range?

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Mineral Resources Ltd. offers contract crushing services to the mining industry in Australia.  The Company serves gold, iron ore, tantalum, and coal companies.

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Mineral Resources (MIN AU)

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 13th): Pilbara Minerals, Domino'S Pizza E, Computershare, ANZ, Igo

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Pilbara Minerals, Domino'S Pizza E, Computershare,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Lithium Power (LPI AU): Codelco’s Binding Offer at A$0.57

Forums suggest that retail shareholders are broadly resigned to accepting the offer. The scheme meeting will be held on 23 January 2024. At the...

Arun George

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 29th): Liontown, BHP, Macquarie, NAB, Santos, Fortescue Metals

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Liontown, BHP, Macquarie, NAB, Santos, Fortescue...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Essential Metal: Shareholder Vote On 18th Oct. The IE Says Not Fair

This is done. MinRes's support - and holding in both companies - all but blocks a competing Offer. I'd be long Essential, short Develop here....

David Blennerhassett

EQD | SP/ASX200 Index: Will It Break Out of Its Range?

The ASX 200 INDEX has repeatedly failed its attempts to breach the 7600 barrier for the past 2 years. Currently rising, but will face strong...

Nico Rosti

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ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 13th): Pilbara Minerals, Domino'S Pizza E, Computershare, ANZ, Igo

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Pilbara Minerals, Domino'S Pizza E, Computershare,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Lithium Power (LPI AU): Codelco’s Binding Offer at A$0.57

Forums suggest that retail shareholders are broadly resigned to accepting the offer. The scheme meeting will be held on 23 January 2024. At the...

Arun George

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 29th): Liontown, BHP, Macquarie, NAB, Santos, Fortescue Metals

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Liontown, BHP, Macquarie, NAB, Santos, Fortescue...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Essential Metal: Shareholder Vote On 18th Oct. The IE Says Not Fair

This is done. MinRes's support - and holding in both companies - all but blocks a competing Offer. I'd be long Essential, short Develop here....

David Blennerhassett

EQD | SP/ASX200 Index: Will It Break Out of Its Range?

​The ASX 200 INDEX has repeatedly failed its attempts to breach the 7600 barrier for the past 2 years. Currently rising, but will face strong...

Nico Rosti

The ASX 200 INDEX has repeatedly failed its attempts to breach the 7600 barrier for the past 2 years. Currently rising, but will face strong...