Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>OVERSEAS:  Strong ISM, Higher Yields, Strong USD = Equity Sell off; Oaktree's Marks sees rise in default from higher rates; Germany Industrial Orders fall; China bans iPhones in Govt offices</li>
<li>JAPAN: NKY Futs -0.2% vs Cash; USDJPY 147.7; JP Govt official raises threat of FX intervention with weakening Yen; Inflation fears drive Gold purchases; Japan Defense Agency courting new Tech</li>
<li>JAPAN X: Panasonic CEO Aims to Triple P/B Ratio, Focusing on EV Battery Growth. Other Japanese firms should take heed. </li>
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OVERSEAS:  Strong ISM, Higher Yields, Strong USD = Equity Sell off; Oaktree's Marks sees rise in default from higher rates; Germany Industrial Orders fall; China bans iPhones in Govt offices
JAPAN: NKY Futs -0.2% vs Cash; USDJPY 147.7; JP Govt official raises threat of FX intervention with weakening Yen; Inflation fears drive Gold purchases; Japan Defense Agency courting new Tech
JAPAN X: Panasonic CEO Aims to Triple P/B Ratio, Focusing on EV Battery Growth. Other Japanese firms should take heed. 


Ohayo Japan|Strong ISM, Rate Fears Sinks Stocks; JAPAN X: Panasonic Tgts 3x PBR with EV Batteries

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

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<li>We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Aug 14th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD27,503m.</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, Advantest, IHI, Tokio Marine, Nintendo, Screen, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Taiyo Yuden, Fast Retailing, Rakuten.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in margin trading positions of JPX stocks as of Aug 14th. The aggregated net margin trading position is USD27,503m.
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, Advantest, IHI, Tokio Marine, Nintendo, Screen, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Taiyo Yuden, Fast Retailing, Rakuten.


JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Aug 14th): Kioxia, Advantest, IHI, Tokio Marine, Nintendo, Screen

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<li>OVERSEAS.  Ongoing Focus on Rising Yields As Equities fall(again); US10Yr hits 4.19% as US Gov ramps up borrowing; China continues to shore up Economy; Resilient Apple, Amazon Earnings. </li>
<li>JAPAN. Nikkei Futures -0.5% vs Cash; USDJPY 142.5; BOJ Emergency Bond Buying to slow rapid yield rise; Nikkei sheds 1200 points in 2 days in risk off - still+23%YTD. </li>
<li>NUGGET.  Another sign that Japanese investors are not standing still as domestic inflation takes hold - Record purchases of high-yielding (+high risk!) currencies in the first half of the year.  </li>
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OVERSEAS.  Ongoing Focus on Rising Yields As Equities fall(again); US10Yr hits 4.19% as US Gov ramps up borrowing; China continues to shore up Economy; Resilient Apple, Amazon Earnings. 
JAPAN. Nikkei Futures -0.5% vs Cash; USDJPY 142.5; BOJ Emergency Bond Buying to slow rapid yield rise; Nikkei sheds 1200 points in 2 days in risk off - still+23%YTD. 
NUGGET.  Another sign that Japanese investors are not standing still as domestic inflation takes hold - Record purchases of high-yielding (+high risk!) currencies in the first half of the year.  


Ohayo Japan| Reality Check from Higher Yields; NUGGET: Yield Game - Japanese Investors on the Hunt

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<li>OVERSEAS.  US Equities close July a winning note as markets continue to price in the Goldilocks economy; Rally has broadened out beyond a few select tech stocks</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futures +0.3% vs Cash; USDJPY 142.3; NKY powers above 33k level despite prospect of higher rates;  Earnings in full swing - generally supportive; Nintendo-next Gen Console Coming ?</li>
<li>NUGGET. Nintendo(7974)- rumour of a Next Gen Console in 2024 is gaining traction. If true, would completely reboot the company's earnings and share price outlook </li>
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OVERSEAS.  US Equities close July a winning note as markets continue to price in the Goldilocks economy; Rally has broadened out beyond a few select tech stocks
JAPAN. NKY Futures +0.3% vs Cash; USDJPY 142.3; NKY powers above 33k level despite prospect of higher rates;  Earnings in full swing - generally supportive; Nintendo-next Gen Console Coming ?
NUGGET. Nintendo(7974)- rumour of a Next Gen Console in 2024 is gaining traction. If true, would completely reboot the company's earnings and share price outlook 


Ohayo Japan| Goldilocks in Play Everywhere; NUGGET: New Console? Can't Keep a Super Mario Down!

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<li>OVERSEAS. PCE Deflator 3.0%YoY; 0.2%MoM calms (re)inflation fears; Yields fall,  Equities rebound as Goldilocks View of Economy/Markets intact; SPX 2Q earnings not so bad; China further moves to bolster economy; </li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futures 1% vs Cash; USDJPY 141.2; BOJ Tweaks - 0.5% JGB10Y  yield now a reference, not a ceiling; To buy bonds at 1%.; Next inflation forecast 1.9%=continued easing</li>
<li>NUGGET. Nidec-Renesas Partnership potentially a big deal for both companies. Successful execution will lead to sales and profit growth for both companies in their respective areas.</li>
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OVERSEAS. PCE Deflator 3.0%YoY; 0.2%MoM calms (re)inflation fears; Yields fall,  Equities rebound as Goldilocks View of Economy/Markets intact; SPX 2Q earnings not so bad; China further moves to bolster economy; 
JAPAN. NKY Futures 1% vs Cash; USDJPY 141.2; BOJ Tweaks - 0.5% JGB10Y  yield now a reference, not a ceiling; To buy bonds at 1%.; Next inflation forecast 1.9%=continued easing
NUGGET. Nidec-Renesas Partnership potentially a big deal for both companies. Successful execution will lead to sales and profit growth for both companies in their respective areas.


Ohayo Japan|Benign PCE Deflator Spurs Equities; BOJ Easing to Continue: Nidec+Renasas = A Big Deal

Japan

Nintendo Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells household leisure equipment. The Company produces home use video game hardware and software products. Nintendo markets its products throughout Japan.

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Ohayo Japan|Strong ISM, Rate Fears Sinks Stocks; JAPAN X: Panasonic Tgts 3x PBR with EV Batteries

Strong ISM Print sparks rate/inflation fears - US stocks sinks. NKY Futs -0.2% vs Cash; USDJPY 147.7; JP Govt official raises threat of FX...

Mark Chadwick

JPX Margin Trading Weekly (Aug 14th): Kioxia, Advantest, IHI, Tokio Marine, Nintendo, Screen

We analyzed JPX margin trading positions report for the past week and highlighted Kioxia (285A JP), Advantest (6857 JP), IHI (7013 JP), Tokio...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Ohayo Japan| Reality Check from Higher Yields; NUGGET: Yield Game - Japanese Investors on the Hunt

US Yields higher; SPX500 falls again; Apple, Amazon beat; Nikkei Futures -0.5% vs Cash; USDJPY 142.5; BOJ Emergency Bond Buying to slow rapid yield...

Mark Chadwick

Ohayo Japan| Goldilocks in Play Everywhere; NUGGET: New Console? Can't Keep a Super Mario Down!

SPX Up(agaiin); NKY Futures +0.3% vs Cash; USDJPY 142.3; NKY powers above 33k level despite prospect of higher rates; Earnings in full swing -...

Mark Chadwick

Ohayo Japan|Benign PCE Deflator Spurs Equities; BOJ Easing to Continue: Nidec+Renasas = A Big Deal

US Equities rebound as confidence grows in Golilocks trade; NKY Futures 1% vs Cash; USDJPY 141.2; BOJ Tweaks -To buy 10 year bonds at 1%.; Next...

Mark Chadwick

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