Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>3690 HK: China Cyberspace Administration Launches Initiative to Address Algorithm Issues(/)</li>
<li>BABA US/PDD US/JD US: Alibaba integrates its domestic and international e-commerce business under Jiang Fan (+/-/-)</li>
<li>TCOM US: China Implements Visa-Free Entry for Citizens from Japan and 8 Other Countries, Extends Stay Duration to 30 Days (+)</li>
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3690 HK: China Cyberspace Administration Launches Initiative to Address Algorithm Issues(/)
BABA US/PDD US/JD US: Alibaba integrates its domestic and international e-commerce business under Jiang Fan (+/-/-)
TCOM US: China Implements Visa-Free Entry for Citizens from Japan and 8 Other Countries, Extends Stay Duration to 30 Days (+)


[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:3690 HK/BABA US/PDD US/JD US/TCOM US/NTES US/700 HK/1024 HK

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<li>Gaming Sector Update/NTES US: NPPA Releases November Domestic and Imported Game Approvals(+)</li>
<li>3690 HK/Douyin:Douyin Local Life’s Double 11 Sales Increase by 53% YoY, Indicating Rising Consumer Spending in China, Bodes Well for Meituan.(+)</li>
<li>BABA US/PDD US/JD US: Taobao/Tmall launches “Go Bargain” feature (+/+/+)</li>
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Gaming Sector Update/NTES US: NPPA Releases November Domestic and Imported Game Approvals(+)
3690 HK/Douyin:Douyin Local Life’s Double 11 Sales Increase by 53% YoY, Indicating Rising Consumer Spending in China, Bodes Well for Meituan.(+)
BABA US/PDD US/JD US: Taobao/Tmall launches “Go Bargain” feature (+/+/+)


[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:Gaming Sector Update/NTES US/3690 HK/Douyin/BABA US/PDD US/JD US/700HK

Index Rebal Trades & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal Trades & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>The Hang Seng Internet &amp; IT (HSIII) index represents the top 30 stocks related to internet and information technology businesses listed in Hong Kong (HKEX).</li>
<li>The indicative weights for the December 2024 index rebal event will be announced later this week on Friday 22nd November 2024.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at our updated flow estimates for December 2024. Separately, we have also presented our latest March 2025 index review predictions.</li>
</ul>


The Hang Seng Internet &amp; IT (HSIII) index represents the top 30 stocks related to internet and information technology businesses listed in Hong Kong (HKEX).
The indicative weights for the December 2024 index rebal event will be announced later this week on Friday 22nd November 2024.
In this insight, we take a look at our updated flow estimates for December 2024. Separately, we have also presented our latest March 2025 index review predictions.


Quiddity Leaderboard HSIII: ~US$160mn One-Way Flows in Dec 24; 3 ADDs/DELs in Mar 25 Likely

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>NetEase reported C3Q24 revenue, GAAP operating profit and GAAP net income in line, (3.6%) and (5.3%) vs. our estimates, and in line, (4.4%) and (5.0%) vs. consensus. </li>
<li>Mobile game revenue decline is less a concern due to imminent pipeline launches, but PC game’s significantly beat is a positive surprise. </li>
<li>We raised the TP to US$118 for the better outlook of new game launches.</li>
</ul>


NetEase reported C3Q24 revenue, GAAP operating profit and GAAP net income in line, (3.6%) and (5.3%) vs. our estimates, and in line, (4.4%) and (5.0%) vs. consensus. 
Mobile game revenue decline is less a concern due to imminent pipeline launches, but PC game’s significantly beat is a positive surprise. 
We raised the TP to US$118 for the better outlook of new game launches.


[NetEase, Inc. (NTES US, BUY, TP US$118) TP Change]: Growth Rebounds Ahead from Both PC and Mobile

<ul>
<li>The HSTECH Index tracks the performance of the top 30 technology companies listed in Hong Kong that have high business exposure to certain technology themes.</li>
<li>The official index changes and indicative weights for the December 2024 index rebal event will be announced later this week on Friday 22nd November 2024.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at our updated flow expectations.</li>
</ul>


The HSTECH Index tracks the performance of the top 30 technology companies listed in Hong Kong that have high business exposure to certain technology themes.
The official index changes and indicative weights for the December 2024 index rebal event will be announced later this week on Friday 22nd November 2024.
In this insight, we take a look at our updated flow expectations.


Quiddity Leaderboard HSTECH Dec 24: Large Flow Expectations Although No Index Changes Expected

China

NetEase, Inc. operates as an leading internet technology company providing online services including content, community, communication, and commerce. The Company develops and operates online games, electronic commerce, internet media, innovative business, and other businesses. NetEase expands its businesses to Japan, North American, and other other international markets.

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NetEase (9999 HK)

[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:3690 HK/BABA US/PDD US/JD US/TCOM US/NTES US/700 HK/1024 HK

China's Cyberspace Administration tackles algorithm issues, Alibaba consolidates e-commerce business, and China extends visa-free entry for...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:Gaming Sector Update/NTES US/3690 HK/Douyin/BABA US/PDD US/JD US/700HK

China's gaming sector sees growth in domestic and imported game approvals, Douyin's Double 11 sales surge indicates higher consumer spending, and...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Quiddity Leaderboard HSIII: ~US$160mn One-Way Flows in Dec 24; 3 ADDs/DELs in Mar 25 Likely

Easou Technology Holdings (2550 HK) has dropped 80%+ in the last few trading days and is on the verge of missing out on HSIII addition in March 2025.

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

[NetEase, Inc. (NTES US, BUY, TP US$118) TP Change]: Growth Rebounds Ahead from Both PC and Mobile

NetEase reports solid C3Q24 revenue with mobile game revenue decline offset by strong PC game performance, leading to raised price target of US$118.

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Quiddity Leaderboard HSTECH Dec 24: Large Flow Expectations Although No Index Changes Expected

We currently estimate total one-way flow to be US$1.2bn during the December 2024 index rebal event. The final caps will be decided based on 3rd...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

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[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:3690 HK/BABA US/PDD US/JD US/TCOM US/NTES US/700 HK/1024 HK

​China's Cyberspace Administration tackles algorithm issues, Alibaba consolidates e-commerce business, and China extends visa-free entry for...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:Gaming Sector Update/NTES US/3690 HK/Douyin/BABA US/PDD US/JD US/700HK

​China's gaming sector sees growth in domestic and imported game approvals, Douyin's Double 11 sales surge indicates higher consumer spending, and...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Quiddity Leaderboard HSIII: ~US$160mn One-Way Flows in Dec 24; 3 ADDs/DELs in Mar 25 Likely

Easou Technology Holdings (2550 HK) has dropped 80%+ in the last few trading days and is on the verge of missing out on HSIII addition in March 2025.

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

[NetEase, Inc. (NTES US, BUY, TP US$118) TP Change]: Growth Rebounds Ahead from Both PC and Mobile

​NetEase reports solid C3Q24 revenue with mobile game revenue decline offset by strong PC game performance, leading to raised price target of US$118.

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Quiddity Leaderboard HSTECH Dec 24: Large Flow Expectations Although No Index Changes Expected

We currently estimate total one-way flow to be US$1.2bn during the December 2024 index rebal event. The final caps will be decided based on 3rd...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

China's Cyberspace Administration tackles algorithm issues, Alibaba consolidates e-commerce business, and China extends visa-free entry for...

China's gaming sector sees growth in domestic and imported game approvals, Douyin's Double 11 sales surge indicates higher consumer spending, and...

NetEase reports solid C3Q24 revenue with mobile game revenue decline offset by strong PC game performance, leading to raised price target of US$118.