Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>China retaliated against US made chips sending names like TXN, Globalfoundries and Intel lower.</li>
<li>JPM earnings beat, although Dimon warns the Fed will need to step in the fix the Treasury market.</li>
<li>Defence higher on the passing of Trump's bill may see JP heavies names higher despite uncertainty.</li>
</ul>


China retaliated against US made chips sending names like TXN, Globalfoundries and Intel lower.
JPM earnings beat, although Dimon warns the Fed will need to step in the fix the Treasury market.
Defence higher on the passing of Trump's bill may see JP heavies names higher despite uncertainty.


Japan Morning Connection: US Higher Friday, but Trump Changing Tone over Electronics May Sour Mood

<ul>
<li>US falters over the day after a strong start with renewed tariff concerns depressing sentiment.</li>
<li>Banks and insurance rallied with Treasury yields over the day rising despite the pullback from equities.</li>
<li>US / Japan bilateral talks may push the BoJ into action.</li>
</ul>


US falters over the day after a strong start with renewed tariff concerns depressing sentiment.
Banks and insurance rallied with Treasury yields over the day rising despite the pullback from equities.
US / Japan bilateral talks may push the BoJ into action.


Japan Morning Connection: Reciprocal Tariff Deadline Looms but Japan Is Front of the Line in Talks

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

Shenton Research

Shenton 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

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Sep 11th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD30,193m.</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 Kioxia, SoftBank, Advantest, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lintec, Nintendo, Japan Airport Terminal, Tokyo Electron, Disco, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Sep 11th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD30,193m.
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 Kioxia, SoftBank, Advantest, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lintec, Nintendo, Japan Airport Terminal, Tokyo Electron, Disco, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial.


JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Sep 11th): Kioxia, SoftBank, Advantest, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lintec

Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

<ul>
<li>Asymmetric return opportunity in a short position in Japan - downside vs upside potential is skewed to the downside.</li>
<li>The weak JPY hasn’t helped the overall market and rising risk of a reversal similar to August 2024</li>
<li>We look at some sectors and stocks that are good short candidates</li>
</ul>


Asymmetric return opportunity in a short position in Japan - downside vs upside potential is skewed to the downside.
The weak JPY hasn’t helped the overall market and rising risk of a reversal similar to August 2024
We look at some sectors and stocks that are good short candidates


Tactical Trading - Time to Sell Japan. Again.

<ul>
<li>Tech and AI down again ahead of Trump's tariff 'liberation day' on April 2.</li>
<li>Wolfspeed -51% puts Renesas's $2bn advance payment for SiC under jeopardy.</li>
<li>Dead rat, anyone? Should be positive for Yoshinoya as Sukiya shutters most stores.</li>
</ul>


Tech and AI down again ahead of Trump's tariff 'liberation day' on April 2.
Wolfspeed -51% puts Renesas's $2bn advance payment for SiC under jeopardy.
Dead rat, anyone? Should be positive for Yoshinoya as Sukiya shutters most stores.


Japan Morning Connection: US Defense Secretary Hegseth Reconfirming Commitment to Japan

Japan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. is a comprehensive heavy machinery maker. The Company manufactures machinery, ships, turbines and engines, prime movers, aircrafts, and machine parts for military and commercial use.  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries also researches and develops nuclear power plants.

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Japan Morning Connection: US Higher Friday, but Trump Changing Tone over Electronics May Sour Mood

China retaliates against US chip makers, JPM beats earnings but Dimon warns of Fed intervention in the Treasury market, JP heavies may rise with...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Reciprocal Tariff Deadline Looms but Japan Is Front of the Line in Talks

US markets struggle as renewed tariff concerns dampen sentiment. Banks and insurance rally as Treasury yields rose. US/Japan talks could prompt...

Andrew Jackson

JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Sep 11th): Kioxia, SoftBank, Advantest, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lintec

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Kioxia (285A JP), SoftBank (9984 JP), Advantest (6857 JP),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Tactical Trading - Time to Sell Japan. Again.

It's the perfect storm for the Japanese market. Tariffs, JPY, rising rates and inflation, with growth weakening. The 2,800 level on Topix has been...

Rikki Malik

Japan Morning Connection: US Defense Secretary Hegseth Reconfirming Commitment to Japan

Tech and AI still down as Trump's liberation day approaches; Wolfspeed -51% puts Renesas in poor position, Yoshinoya should benefit from Sukiya...

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: US Higher Friday, but Trump Changing Tone over Electronics May Sour Mood

​China retaliates against US chip makers, JPM beats earnings but Dimon warns of Fed intervention in the Treasury market, JP heavies may rise with...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Reciprocal Tariff Deadline Looms but Japan Is Front of the Line in Talks

​US markets struggle as renewed tariff concerns dampen sentiment. Banks and insurance rally as Treasury yields rose. US/Japan talks could prompt...

Andrew Jackson

JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Sep 11th): Kioxia, SoftBank, Advantest, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, Lintec

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Kioxia (285A JP), SoftBank (9984 JP), Advantest (6857 JP),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Tactical Trading - Time to Sell Japan. Again.

It's the perfect storm for the Japanese market. Tariffs, JPY, rising rates and inflation, with growth weakening. The 2,800 level on Topix has been...

Rikki Malik

Japan Morning Connection: US Defense Secretary Hegseth Reconfirming Commitment to Japan

Tech and AI still down as Trump's liberation day approaches; Wolfspeed -51% puts Renesas in poor position, Yoshinoya should benefit from Sukiya...

Andrew Jackson

China retaliates against US chip makers, JPM beats earnings but Dimon warns of Fed intervention in the Treasury market, JP heavies may rise with...

US markets struggle as renewed tariff concerns dampen sentiment. Banks and insurance rally as Treasury yields rose. US/Japan talks could prompt...