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 Oct 31st. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD18,547m.</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 Advantest, Kobe Bussan, Disco, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Fujikura, Kioxia, Keyence, Tokyo Electron, IHI, Socionext, Advantest, Kobe Bussan, Disco, Mitsubishi Ufj Financial, Fujikura.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Oct 31st. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD18,547m.
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 Advantest, Kobe Bussan, Disco, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Fujikura, Kioxia, Keyence, Tokyo Electron, IHI, Socionext, Advantest, Kobe Bussan, Disco, Mitsubishi Ufj Financial, Fujikura.


JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Oct 31st): Advantest, Kobe Bussan, Disco, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial

Equity/Index & Cross Asset Volatility Specialist, Cameron Design

Jay Cameron

Equity/Index & Cross Asset Volatility Specialist

Cameron Design

We specialize in financial products and volatility. Our strategies balance speed, data, and risk control to capture opportunities across global markets. Our research leverages AI and data analytics to continuously refine our algorithms and adapt to evolving market dynamics.

Equity Derivatives

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<li>3 global futures and options topics we covered included global equities, Brent, and Gold.  We review the topics discussed and look forward to another interesting month of volatility trades.</li>
<li>NK remains moderately interesting for NK vs MSCI World vol with the leadership change coming up, though deep downside swings would not be expected.</li>
<li>Were bullish on AI stocks, and highlighted a few favorites with some tactical options trades to monetize existing equity longs or put on new hedged volatility positions.</li>
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3 global futures and options topics we covered included global equities, Brent, and Gold.  We review the topics discussed and look forward to another interesting month of volatility trades.
NK remains moderately interesting for NK vs MSCI World vol with the leadership change coming up, though deep downside swings would not be expected.
Were bullish on AI stocks, and highlighted a few favorites with some tactical options trades to monetize existing equity longs or put on new hedged volatility positions.


A Rundown of the Last Month's Futures and Options, Stock Options Views

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<li>Mitsubishi Electric’s Serendie platform marks a decisive shift toward AI-powered, customer-centric services, with tangible cost savings, ecosystem expansion, and a tripling of Digital Innovation workforce planned by FY2031.</li>
<li>AI Leadership: The company showcased advanced automation and optimization capabilities at AWS Summit Japan, positioning itself as a leader in applied AI.</li>
<li>Punchline is the Japan beta vol trade. Macro risks remain pivotal, as navigating tariff shocks, labor distortions, and central bank policy shifts could shape both performance and volatility exposure.</li>
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Mitsubishi Electric’s Serendie platform marks a decisive shift toward AI-powered, customer-centric services, with tangible cost savings, ecosystem expansion, and a tripling of Digital Innovation workforce planned by FY2031.
AI Leadership: The company showcased advanced automation and optimization capabilities at AWS Summit Japan, positioning itself as a leader in applied AI.
Punchline is the Japan beta vol trade. Macro risks remain pivotal, as navigating tariff shocks, labor distortions, and central bank policy shifts could shape both performance and volatility exposure.


The Story of Serendie, Mitsubishi Electric's Digital Innovation in the Era of AI

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

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<li>The precondition for Paloma Rheem Holdings’ tender offer for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fujitsu-general-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2025:1" rel="noopener">Fujitsu General (6755 JP)</a> is satisfied. The offer is from 28 April to 28 May.</li>
<li>Despite an arguably light offer and less than ideal process, this is a done deal due to a lack of opposition and no competing offer. </li>
<li>At the last close and for a 5 June payment, the gross and annualised spreads are 1.3% and 14.1%, respectively.</li>
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The precondition for Paloma Rheem Holdings’ tender offer for Fujitsu General (6755 JP) is satisfied. The offer is from 28 April to 28 May.
Despite an arguably light offer and less than ideal process, this is a done deal due to a lack of opposition and no competing offer. 
At the last close and for a 5 June payment, the gross and annualised spreads are 1.3% and 14.1%, respectively.


Fujitsu General (6755 JP): Done Deal as Precondition Satisfied

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fujitsu-general-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2025:1" rel="noopener">Fujitsu General (6755 JP)</a> announced a preconditional tender offer from Paloma Rheem Holdings Co at JPY2,808 per share, a 23.5% premium to the last close.</li>
<li>The offer, which is preconditional on regulatory approvals and will open in early July, is attractive compared to historical trading ranges and peer multiples.</li>
<li>The process is lacking as Fujitsu declined to conduct an auction. The offer is below the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range, and the Board requested price.</li>
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Fujitsu General (6755 JP) announced a preconditional tender offer from Paloma Rheem Holdings Co at JPY2,808 per share, a 23.5% premium to the last close.
The offer, which is preconditional on regulatory approvals and will open in early July, is attractive compared to historical trading ranges and peer multiples.
The process is lacking as Fujitsu declined to conduct an auction. The offer is below the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range, and the Board requested price.


Fujitsu General (6755 JP): Fujitsu (6702 JP) Supports a Light Tender Offer

Japan

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets electronic equipment.  The Company's products include industrial machinery, heavy electric machinery, data communications systems, electronic devices, and consumer electronics.

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JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Oct 31st): Advantest, Kobe Bussan, Disco, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Advantest (6857 JP), Kobe Bussan (3038 JP), Disco (6146 JP),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

A Rundown of the Last Month's Futures and Options, Stock Options Views

Global futures and options topics covered include global equities, Brent, and Gold, with a focus on volatility trades and unchanged views on Gold...

Jay Cameron

The Story of Serendie, Mitsubishi Electric's Digital Innovation in the Era of AI

Mitsubishi Electric’s Serendie platform signals a bold pivot toward AI-powered services, with strategic execution and macro volatility also shaping...

Jay Cameron

Fujitsu General (6755 JP): Done Deal as Precondition Satisfied

Despite an arguably light offer and less than ideal process, this is a done deal due to a lack of opposition and no competing offer. The gross...

Arun George

Fujitsu General (6755 JP): Fujitsu (6702 JP) Supports a Light Tender Offer

Due to the lack of an auction, the offer being below the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range, and the Board's requested price, a competing bid...

Arun George

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JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Oct 31st): Advantest, Kobe Bussan, Disco, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Advantest (6857 JP), Kobe Bussan (3038 JP), Disco (6146 JP),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

A Rundown of the Last Month's Futures and Options, Stock Options Views

​Global futures and options topics covered include global equities, Brent, and Gold, with a focus on volatility trades and unchanged views on Gold...

Jay Cameron

The Story of Serendie, Mitsubishi Electric's Digital Innovation in the Era of AI

Mitsubishi Electric’s Serendie platform signals a bold pivot toward AI-powered services, with strategic execution and macro volatility also shaping...

Jay Cameron

Fujitsu General (6755 JP): Done Deal as Precondition Satisfied

Despite an arguably light offer and less than ideal process, this is a done deal due to a lack of opposition and no competing offer. The gross...

Arun George

Fujitsu General (6755 JP): Fujitsu (6702 JP) Supports a Light Tender Offer

Due to the lack of an auction, the offer being below the midpoint of the IFA DCF valuation range, and the Board's requested price, a competing bid...

Arun George

Global futures and options topics covered include global equities, Brent, and Gold, with a focus on volatility trades and unchanged views on Gold...