Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Index Rebalance

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<li>The September 2026 Nikkei 225 Review was announced today. Results are discussed in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/quiddity-index-nikkei-225-sep26-rebal-results-3-adds-3-dels-no-new-rules-impact" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:266702" rel="noopener">[Quiddity Index] Nikkei 225 Sep26 Rebal Results: 3 ADDs, 3 DELs, No New Rules Impact</a>. </li>
<li>Things went roughly as predicted for the selection of data they chose (there was a question about industry categorisation). Some people questioned discretionary ordering. That's settled. </li>
<li>With 92% of the Mar27 rebal data period behind us, we take a brief look at what the March 2027 rebal. It's kind of confusing. The third delete is tough. </li>
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The September 2026 Nikkei 225 Review was announced today. Results are discussed in [Quiddity Index] Nikkei 225 Sep26 Rebal Results: 3 ADDs, 3 DELs, No New Rules Impact. 
Things went roughly as predicted for the selection of data they chose (there was a question about industry categorisation). Some people questioned discretionary ordering. That's settled. 
With 92% of the Mar27 rebal data period behind us, we take a brief look at what the March 2027 rebal. It's kind of confusing. The third delete is tough. 


[Quiddity Index] Advance Look at March 2027 Nikkei 225 Rebal Predictions - The 3rd DELETE Is Tough

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The Nikkei and Topix indexes advanced 1.36% and 2.11%, respectively, for the week.</li>
<li>Fujikura (5803): +18% - The Nikkei's reported $2.9bn Microsoft data center investment in Japan fuels optimism for fiber optic cable companies like Fujikura</li>
<li>Japan Steel Works (5631): +14% - JSW's shares continue their upward trend, fueled by optimism surrounding nuclear power and defense spending</li>
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The Nikkei and Topix indexes advanced 1.36% and 2.11%, respectively, for the week.
Fujikura (5803): +18% - The Nikkei's reported $2.9bn Microsoft data center investment in Japan fuels optimism for fiber optic cable companies like Fujikura
Japan Steel Works (5631): +14% - JSW's shares continue their upward trend, fueled by optimism surrounding nuclear power and defense spending


Japan Weekly | Fujikura, Monotaro, Japan Steel Works

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<li>Market Watch: This week, the Topix Index gained 44pts (2%) to close at 2,309, influenced by Wall Street's response to US inflation data and expectations of extended elevated interest rates.</li>
<li>Major Movers: Lasertec (6920) surged +17%, Fast Retailing (9983) rose +12%, and Monotaro (3064) declined -18%</li>
<li>Activist Watch: ValueAct lifted its stake in Topcon. I like the LT fundamentals for the company and look forward to positive dialogue with the activist</li>
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Market Watch: This week, the Topix Index gained 44pts (2%) to close at 2,309, influenced by Wall Street's response to US inflation data and expectations of extended elevated interest rates.
Major Movers: Lasertec (6920) surged +17%, Fast Retailing (9983) rose +12%, and Monotaro (3064) declined -18%
Activist Watch: ValueAct lifted its stake in Topcon. I like the LT fundamentals for the company and look forward to positive dialogue with the activist


Japan Weekly | Lasertec, Fast Retailing, Monotaro, Topcon

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<li>Japanese stocks headed lower this weak on concerns about rising global interest rates and a looming recession</li>
<li>Euglena, a small cap Japanese bio-tech, has found itself as a key part of the future for biofuels and SAF. </li>
<li>Japanese Heavies are so diverse that they now fit into many thematic portfolios. KHI looks well placed in the hydrogen supply chain and carbon capture. Exciting times</li>
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Japanese stocks headed lower this weak on concerns about rising global interest rates and a looming recession
Euglena, a small cap Japanese bio-tech, has found itself as a key part of the future for biofuels and SAF. 
Japanese Heavies are so diverse that they now fit into many thematic portfolios. KHI looks well placed in the hydrogen supply chain and carbon capture. Exciting times


Japan Weekly | Euglena, Kawasaki Heavy, Monotaro

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<li>The Nikkei was up 0.6% last week (-2.1% YTD) while the yen weakened 1.2% to 135/$ </li>
<li>Prime Minister Kishida met with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. China cancelled a meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Japan and China.  </li>
<li>Record high temperatures of 40c, record high Covid cases, 575k people evacuated due to torrential rain &amp; flooding.....keep calm and carry on.</li>
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The Nikkei was up 0.6% last week (-2.1% YTD) while the yen weakened 1.2% to 135/$ 
Prime Minister Kishida met with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. China cancelled a meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Japan and China.  
Record high temperatures of 40c, record high Covid cases, 575k people evacuated due to torrential rain &amp; flooding.....keep calm and carry on.


Japan Stocks on the Move | Money Forward, Monotaro, CyberAgent

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MonotaRO Co., Ltd. mainly sells machine tools, engine parts, and factory consumable goods on the web site.

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[Quiddity Index] Advance Look at March 2027 Nikkei 225 Rebal Predictions - The 3rd DELETE Is Tough

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Travis Lundy

Japan Weekly | Fujikura, Monotaro, Japan Steel Works

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Mark Chadwick

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Topix Index rises despite US inflation data and expectations for higher interest rates. Lasertec and Fast Retailing see gains, while Monotaro...

Mark Chadwick

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Mark Chadwick

Japan Stocks on the Move | Money Forward, Monotaro, CyberAgent

The Nikkei eked out a small gain last week despite negative macro conditions. 3 stocks in particular performed very well - MoneyForward, Monotaro,...

Mark Chadwick

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[Quiddity Index] Advance Look at March 2027 Nikkei 225 Rebal Predictions - The 3rd DELETE Is Tough

The Sep26 Nikkei 225 results are announced. That means we can have a pretty good look at what happens in March 2027 (though the choice of Capcom vs...

Travis Lundy

Japan Weekly | Fujikura, Monotaro, Japan Steel Works

​Japanese stock indexes rose last week, with Fujikura and Japan Steel Works seeing significant gains on positive news in tech and defense sectors.

Mark Chadwick

Japan Weekly | Lasertec, Fast Retailing, Monotaro, Topcon

​Topix Index rises despite US inflation data and expectations for higher interest rates. Lasertec and Fast Retailing see gains, while Monotaro...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Weekly | Euglena, Kawasaki Heavy, Monotaro

It's nearly Christmas, so Japanese equities should be rallying, but they are not. Maybe next week when everyone is on holiday. KHI, Monotaro,...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Stocks on the Move | Money Forward, Monotaro, CyberAgent

The Nikkei eked out a small gain last week despite negative macro conditions. 3 stocks in particular performed very well - MoneyForward, Monotaro,...

Mark Chadwick

Japanese stock indexes rose last week, with Fujikura and Japan Steel Works seeing significant gains on positive news in tech and defense sectors.

Topix Index rises despite US inflation data and expectations for higher interest rates. Lasertec and Fast Retailing see gains, while Monotaro...