Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 20th April, published ~9AM on the 24th April.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$421mn into "Diversified Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$505mn out of "Diversified Banks". Net shorts increased A$2.2bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bhp-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:147:1" rel="noopener">BHP Group Ltd (BHP AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wisetech-global-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22669:1" rel="noopener">Wisetech Global (WTC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/goodman-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:959:1" rel="noopener">Goodman Group (GMG AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/4dmedical-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30789:1" rel="noopener">4DMedical (4DX AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/droneshield-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30509:1" rel="noopener">DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU)</a>.</li>
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Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 20th April, published ~9AM on the 24th April.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$421mn into "Diversified Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$505mn out of "Diversified Banks". Net shorts increased A$2.2bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: BHP Group Ltd (BHP AU), Wisetech Global (WTC AU), Goodman Group (GMG AU), 4DMedical (4DX AU), and DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU).


Aussie Shorts [20 April 2026]: BHP, Wisetech, Goodman, 4DMedical, DroneShield, Telix Pharmaceuticals

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>Solactive has announced the review results for the Global Lithium Index. There are no constituent changes but there will be capping changes for some stocks.</li>
<li>Estimated one-way turnover is 7.8% and will result in a round-trip trade of US$360m.</li>
<li>The largest inflows are estimated to be in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tesla-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20279:1" rel="noopener">Tesla</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD </a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eve-energy-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14769:1" rel="noopener">EVE Energy</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-energy-solution" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33464:1" rel="noopener">LG Energy Solution</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tdk-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18847:1" rel="noopener">TDK Corp</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/naura-technology-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2333:1" rel="noopener">NAURA Technology Group</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/contemporary-amperex-technolog" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24404:1" rel="noopener">Contemporary Amperex Technology</a>.</li>
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Solactive has announced the review results for the Global Lithium Index. There are no constituent changes but there will be capping changes for some stocks.
Estimated one-way turnover is 7.8% and will result in a round-trip trade of US$360m.
The largest inflows are estimated to be in Tesla , BYD , EVE Energy, LG Energy Solution, TDK Corp, NAURA Technology Group and Contemporary Amperex Technology.


Solactive Global Lithium Index Rebalance: Capping Changes in April

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

DZT Research

DZT 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 short interest of ASX Stocks as of Apr 17th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD44.8bn.</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 Amcor, 4Dmedical Ltd, Telstra, Coles, Telix Pharmaceuticals.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Apr 17th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD44.8bn.
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 Amcor, 4Dmedical Ltd, Telstra, Coles, Telix Pharmaceuticals.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 17th): Amcor, 4Dmedical Ltd, Telstra, Coles, Telix Pharmaceuticals

<ul>
<li>Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 13th April, published ~9AM on the 17th April.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.3bn into "Diversified Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$144mn out of "Oil&amp;Gas". Net shorts increased A$5.3bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/commonwealth-bank-of-australia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14:1" rel="noopener">Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woodside-energy-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13190:1" rel="noopener">Woodside Energy (WDS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/droneshield-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30509:1" rel="noopener">DroneShield (DRO AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/straits-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12080:1" rel="noopener">Aeris Resources (AIS AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mcmillan-shakespeare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3023:1" rel="noopener">Mcmillan Shakespeare (MMS AU)</a>.</li>
</ul>


Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 13th April, published ~9AM on the 17th April.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.3bn into "Diversified Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$144mn out of "Oil&amp;Gas". Net shorts increased A$5.3bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA AU), Woodside Energy (WDS AU), DroneShield (DRO AU), Aeris Resources (AIS AU), and Mcmillan Shakespeare (MMS AU).


Aussie Shorts [13th Apr]: CBA, Woodside Energy, DroneShield, Aeris Res., Mcmillan Shakespeare

Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

Credit

<ul>
<li>UST yields climbed 2-4 bps across the curve yesterday, partly unwinding the yield declines in the prior two days.</li>
<li>The UST curve bear steepened, with the yield on the 2Y UST rising 2 bps to 3.76%, while that on the 10Y UST was up 4 bps at 4.29%.</li>
<li>Equities advanced, with the S&amp;P 500 increasing by 0.8% to close at a record high of 7,023. </li>
</ul>


UST yields climbed 2-4 bps across the curve yesterday, partly unwinding the yield declines in the prior two days.
The UST curve bear steepened, with the yield on the 2Y UST rising 2 bps to 3.76%, while that on the 10Y UST was up 4 bps at 4.29%.
Equities advanced, with the S&amp;P 500 increasing by 0.8% to close at a record high of 7,023. 


Australia

PLS Group Limited operates as a mining and exploration company. The Company focuses on the exploration and development of hard rock lithium projects, as well as manufactures battery materials. PLS Group serves customers worldwide.

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Aussie Shorts [20 April 2026]: BHP, Wisetech, Goodman, 4DMedical, DroneShield, Telix Pharmaceuticals

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$421mn into "Diversified Metals"; the largest net decrease was A$505mn out of "Diversified...

David Blennerhassett

Solactive Global Lithium Index Rebalance: Capping Changes in April

There are no constituent changes for the index in April, but there are capping changes. Estimated one-way turnover is 7.8% and will result in a...

Brian Freitas

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 17th): Amcor, 4Dmedical Ltd, Telstra, Coles, Telix Pharmaceuticals

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Amcor, 4Dmedical Ltd, Telstra, Coles, Telix...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [13th Apr]: CBA, Woodside Energy, DroneShield, Aeris Res., Mcmillan Shakespeare

Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include CBA (CBA AU), Woodside Energy (WDS AU), DroneShield (DRO AU), Aeris Resources (AIS AU),...

David Blennerhassett

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

The UST curve bear steepened, with the yield on the 2Y UST rising 2 bps to 3.76%, while that on the 10Y UST was up 4 bps at 4.29%.

Lucror Analytics

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