Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

This year appears to be an exciting year for IPOs in Korea, barring a dramatic downturn in global equities markets like the one we experienced in 2008. In this report, we highlight some of the major IPOs that are in the pipeline for 2016. Recapping 2015, there were 128 companies in Korea that completed IPOs (including 19 new listings in KOSPI and 109 new listings in KOSDAQ markets). The IPO market in Korea is off to a solid start. JS Corporation (194370KS), a leading ODM (original design…

This year appears to be an exciting year for IPOs in Korea, barring a dramatic downturn in global equities markets like the one we experienced in 2008. In this report, we highlight some of the major IPOs that are in the pipeline for 2016. Recapping 2015, there were 128 companies in Korea that completed IPOs (including 19 new listings in KOSPI and 109 new listings in KOSDAQ markets). The IPO market in Korea is off to a solid start. JS Corporation (194370KS), a leading ODM (original design…

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In this insight, we provide updated NAV valuations of Hanmi Science (008930 KS), Amorepacific Holdings (002790 KS), Youngone Holdings (009970 KS), OCI Holdings (010060 KS), and Orion Holdings (001800 KS).</li>
<li>These five smaller holding companies have also outperformed the market this year (up 43% on average versus KOSPI which is up 20% in the same period).</li>
<li>These holdcos' outperformance has been driven by investors' perception that the new Lee Jae-Myung administration will make real changes to improve corporate governance policies. </li>
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In this insight, we provide updated NAV valuations of Hanmi Science (008930 KS), Amorepacific Holdings (002790 KS), Youngone Holdings (009970 KS), OCI Holdings (010060 KS), and Orion Holdings (001800 KS).
These five smaller holding companies have also outperformed the market this year (up 43% on average versus KOSPI which is up 20% in the same period).
These holdcos' outperformance has been driven by investors' perception that the new Lee Jae-Myung administration will make real changes to improve corporate governance policies. 


NAV of Hanmi Science, Amorepacific Holdings, Youngone Holdings, OCI Holdings, & Orion Holdings

Event-Driven

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<li>In this insight, we also provide a list of 30 top performing stocks in KOSPI in the past one week (in terms of price performance and trading value).</li>
<li>We also discuss the surging share price of Samsung Life Insurance which suggests a near-term regulation change that could require the company to partially dispose its stake in Samsung Electronics. </li>
<li>With Lee Jae-Myung becoming the new South Korean President, the probability of Samsung Life Insurance being forced to sell its stake in Samsung Electronics has risen much more.</li>
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In this insight, we also provide a list of 30 top performing stocks in KOSPI in the past one week (in terms of price performance and trading value).
We also discuss the surging share price of Samsung Life Insurance which suggests a near-term regulation change that could require the company to partially dispose its stake in Samsung Electronics. 
With Lee Jae-Myung becoming the new South Korean President, the probability of Samsung Life Insurance being forced to sell its stake in Samsung Electronics has risen much more.


Top 30 Best Performing Stocks in KOSPI in Past Week and Surging Price of Samsung Life Insurance

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 / Equity Derivatives

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 (KOSPI2 INDEX EQUITY)

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<li>In just three weeks, on June 3rd, South Korea will hold an early presidential election.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-stock-exchange-kospi-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26021:1" rel="noopener">KOSPI 200 INDEX</a> on Tuesday closed at 347.17,  entering deeply overbought territory based on our time and price quantitative models. </li>
<li>Whether the index rallies into the election and then declines, or starts selling off ahead of the vote, our tactical stance is unchanged: we recommend short exposure or appropriate hedging.
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In just three weeks, on June 3rd, South Korea will hold an early presidential election.
The KOSPI 200 INDEX on Tuesday closed at 347.17,  entering deeply overbought territory based on our time and price quantitative models. 
Whether the index rallies into the election and then declines, or starts selling off ahead of the vote, our tactical stance is unchanged: we recommend short exposure or appropriate hedging.



KOSPI 200 Tactical Outlook: Waiting for the June Elections

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<li>In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 31 March.</li>
<li>The top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include Orion Holdings, Hyundai Wia, KEPCO KPS, Samsung Electronics, KT, Emart, CJ Logistics, APR, Doosan Enerbility, and HD Hyundai Marine Solution.</li>
<li>The biggest near-term negative catalyst on the Korean stock market remains tariffs. The final legal outcome on President Yoon Seok-Yeol is expected to be made by the end of April.</li>
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In this insight, we provide the top 10 stocks picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the two weeks starting 31 March.
The top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include Orion Holdings, Hyundai Wia, KEPCO KPS, Samsung Electronics, KT, Emart, CJ Logistics, APR, Doosan Enerbility, and HD Hyundai Marine Solution.
The biggest near-term negative catalyst on the Korean stock market remains tariffs. The final legal outcome on President Yoon Seok-Yeol is expected to be made by the end of April.


Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (Starting 31 March 2025)

South Korea

Orion Holdings Corp. manufactures snacks products. The Company produces and sells candies, gums, chocolates, pies, and other products. Orion Holdings also develops smart systems. Orion Holdings serves customers worldwide.

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2016 Major IPOs Pipeline in Korea

This year appears to be an exciting year for IPOs in Korea, barring a dramatic downturn in global equities markets like the one we experienced in...

Douglas Kim

NAV of Hanmi Science, Amorepacific Holdings, Youngone Holdings, OCI Holdings, & Orion Holdings

In this insight, we provide updated NAV valuations of Hanmi Science, Amorepacific Holdings, Youngone Holdings, OCI Holdings, and Orion Holdings.

Douglas Kim

Top 30 Best Performing Stocks in KOSPI in Past Week and Surging Price of Samsung Life Insurance

In this insight, we also provide a list of 30 top performing stocks in KOSPI in the past one week and the surging share price of Samsung Life...

Douglas Kim

KOSPI 200 Tactical Outlook: Waiting for the June Elections

The KOSPI 200 INDEX is in overbought territory ahead of SK's early presidential election on June 3rd, this insight discusses tactical...

Nico Rosti

Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly (Starting 31 March 2025)

The top 10 picks in this bi-weekly include Orion Holdings, Hyundai Wia, KEPCO KPS, Samsung Electronics, KT, Emart, CJ Logistics, APR, Doosan...

Douglas Kim

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