Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 15th. The aggregated holding was USD1,197.2bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD373mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Wistron, Zhen Ding Technology, Hon Hai Precision, Zhen Ding Technology, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Wistron.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 15th. The aggregated holding was USD1,197.2bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD373mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Wistron, Zhen Ding Technology, Hon Hai Precision, Zhen Ding Technology, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Wistron.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 15th): Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Wistron

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>Foxconn Tech invests US$1bn in U.S. robotics, AI, and smart manufacturing over 10 years, expanding into service robotics via RoboTemi stake.</li>
<li>Samsung to surpass US$50bn in U.S. chip investments, adding US$7bn for advanced packaging to compete with TSMC and capture AI/HPC integration opportunities.</li>
<li>Intel faces leadership crisis as CEO Lip Bu Tan’s strategy is criticized; U.S. policy and competitive pressures may accelerate market gains for TSMC and Samsung.</li>
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Foxconn Tech invests US$1bn in U.S. robotics, AI, and smart manufacturing over 10 years, expanding into service robotics via RoboTemi stake.
Samsung to surpass US$50bn in U.S. chip investments, adding US$7bn for advanced packaging to compete with TSMC and capture AI/HPC integration opportunities.
Intel faces leadership crisis as CEO Lip Bu Tan’s strategy is criticized; U.S. policy and competitive pressures may accelerate market gains for TSMC and Samsung.


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Foxconn US$1bn USA Robotics Push; Samsung Doubles Down on US Fabs; Intel Crisis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 8th. The aggregated holding was USD1,194.8bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD1,623mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Taishin Financial, Wistron, TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Wistron, Taishin Financial.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 8th. The aggregated holding was USD1,194.8bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD1,623mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Taishin Financial, Wistron, TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Wistron, Taishin Financial.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 8th): TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Taishin Financial

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 8th. The aggregated short interest was USD25.3bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Lite-On Technology, CTBC Financial, Taishin Financial, Realtek Semiconductor, ASE Industrial, Lite-On Technology, CTBC Financial, Taishin Financial, Realtek Semiconductor, ASE Industrial.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 8th. The aggregated short interest was USD25.3bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Lite-On Technology, CTBC Financial, Taishin Financial, Realtek Semiconductor, ASE Industrial, Lite-On Technology, CTBC Financial, Taishin Financial, Realtek Semiconductor, ASE Industrial.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Aug 8th): Lite-On Technology, CTBC Financial, Taishin Financial

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<li>U.S. 2nm Production May Begin Sooner Than Expected — Is TSMC Responding to Unprecedented N2 Demand?</li>
<li>Hyperscalers 2Q25: Revenue Growth Accelerates, Cloud Revenues Accelerate, Capex Higher </li>
<li>TechChain Insights: Taiwan’s Battery Cell Moment? USA &amp; EU Supply Chain Under Strategic Pressure </li>
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U.S. 2nm Production May Begin Sooner Than Expected — Is TSMC Responding to Unprecedented N2 Demand?
Hyperscalers 2Q25: Revenue Growth Accelerates, Cloud Revenues Accelerate, Capex Higher 
TechChain Insights: Taiwan’s Battery Cell Moment? USA &amp; EU Supply Chain Under Strategic Pressure 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC’s Arizona Surprise - 2nm by 2026?; Signs of Hyperscaler Growth Acceleration

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Novatek Microelectronics Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets integrated circuits (ICs).  The Company's products are used in telecommunication, computer peripherals, and LCD (liquid crystal display) drivers.

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TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 15th): Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Wistron

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Hon Hai Precision (2317 TT), Quanta Computer...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Foxconn US$1bn USA Robotics Push; Samsung Doubles Down on US Fabs; Intel Crisis

Foxconn and Samsung make significant investments in U.S. robotics and chip packaging technology, while Intel faces leadership challenges. TSMC and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 8th): TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Taishin Financial

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC (2330 TT), Hon Hai Precision (2317 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Aug 8th): Lite-On Technology, CTBC Financial, Taishin Financial

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Lite-On Technology (2301 TT), CTBC Financial...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC’s Arizona Surprise - 2nm by 2026?; Signs of Hyperscaler Growth Acceleration

TSMC may start producing 2nm chips in the U.S. sooner due to high demand, hyperscalers see revenue growth and increased capex, Taiwan's battery...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 15th): Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Wistron

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Hon Hai Precision (2317 TT), Quanta Computer...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Foxconn US$1bn USA Robotics Push; Samsung Doubles Down on US Fabs; Intel Crisis

​Foxconn and Samsung make significant investments in U.S. robotics and chip packaging technology, while Intel faces leadership challenges. TSMC and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 8th): TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Quanta Computer, Taishin Financial

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC (2330 TT), Hon Hai Precision (2317 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Aug 8th): Lite-On Technology, CTBC Financial, Taishin Financial

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Lite-On Technology (2301 TT), CTBC Financial...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC’s Arizona Surprise - 2nm by 2026?; Signs of Hyperscaler Growth Acceleration

​TSMC may start producing 2nm chips in the U.S. sooner due to high demand, hyperscalers see revenue growth and increased capex, Taiwan's battery...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Foxconn and Samsung make significant investments in U.S. robotics and chip packaging technology, while Intel faces leadership challenges. TSMC and...

TSMC may start producing 2nm chips in the U.S. sooner due to high demand, hyperscalers see revenue growth and increased capex, Taiwan's battery...