CEO, A. Stotz Investment Research

Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA

Quantamental Investing to beat Benchmarks

A. Stotz Investment Research

We pick stocks. We construct portfolios. All our effort is focused on how to better pick stocks and construct portfolios. We serve fund management companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Five stocks remain, nine new join the fray</li>
<li>Since its inception, it has generated a before-fee total return of 312% versus the MSCI Asia ex Japan of 179%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology
Portfolio changes: Five stocks remain, nine new join the fray
Since its inception, it has generated a before-fee total return of 312% versus the MSCI Asia ex Japan of 179%


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

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec, Wanguo Gold Gp.</li>
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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec, Wanguo Gold Gp.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec

Chief Executive Officer, Emmer Capital Partners Limited

Manishi Raychaudhuri

Chief Executive Officer

Emmer Capital Partners Limited

Emmer Capital Partners is an Asia Pacific focused financial advisory firm engaging in strategic financial asset allocation advice, bespoke thematic research and advising early-stage companies and connecting them to investors. Emmer Capital provides macro-economic and multi-asset investment strategy inputs to institutions, family offices, private wealth managers, private equity, and corporate boards directly and through independent research platforms. Emmer Capital also advises a wide range of startup companies on fund raising and business strategy. Emmer Capital's active engagement with the print and electronic media reaches a broad spectrum of investors across the globe.

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>From the superlative September (US$24.2 bn net buy), onshore investors' net Southbound buying dipped in October (US$11.9 bn) and November (US$15.7 bn). Xiaomi, Alibaba, PopMart and Meituan were bought most.</li>
<li>The most sold stocks during October-November were SMIC, Hua Hong Semi, Innovent Biologics. Enthusiasm for semiconductor and biotech seems to be cooling off, though we believe biotech focus should revive.</li>
<li>Investors' sustained preference is for stocks catering to domestic consumption that are able to adopt AI to improve productivity and expand their cash-generating businesses. Internet platforms fall in this silo.</li>
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From the superlative September (US$24.2 bn net buy), onshore investors' net Southbound buying dipped in October (US$11.9 bn) and November (US$15.7 bn). Xiaomi, Alibaba, PopMart and Meituan were bought most.
The most sold stocks during October-November were SMIC, Hua Hong Semi, Innovent Biologics. Enthusiasm for semiconductor and biotech seems to be cooling off, though we believe biotech focus should revive.
Investors' sustained preference is for stocks catering to domestic consumption that are able to adopt AI to improve productivity and expand their cash-generating businesses. Internet platforms fall in this silo.


Asian Equities: Southbound Zeal Dips; Some Established Themes Looking Tired, Others Rejuvenated.

<ul>
<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of HSCEI in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on ICBC, PING AN, BIDU, NTES, CCB, LI AUTO, HORIZONROBOT, MEITUAN.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of HSCEI in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on ICBC, PING AN, BIDU, NTES, CCB, LI AUTO, HORIZONROBOT, MEITUAN.


HSCEI Index Earning Revision (Sep): ICBC, PING AN, BIDU, NTES, CCB, LI AUTO, HORIZONROBOT, MEITUAN

<ul>
<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of HSI in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on AIA, LI AUTO, PING AN, ICBC, ORIENT OVERSEAS (INTERNATIONAL), LONGFOR, WEICHAI POWER, BIDU.</li>
</ul>


We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of HSI in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on AIA, LI AUTO, PING AN, ICBC, ORIENT OVERSEAS (INTERNATIONAL), LONGFOR, WEICHAI POWER, BIDU.


HSI Index Earning Revision (Sep): AIA, LI AUTO, PING AN, ICBC, ORIENT OVERSEAS (INTERNATIONAL), BIDU

China

Pop Mart is a Chinese toy company that designs, develops, and sells collectible toys and figurines, primarily in a "blind box" format. The company focuses on intellectual property (IP) creation and operation, producing toys based on both in-house IPs like Labubu and licensed themes such as Disney and Harry Potter. Pop Mart was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

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Pop Mart (9992 HK)

The Stocks to Own in Asia – Vol. 52

We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology. Portfolio changes: Five stocks remain, nine new join the...

A. Stotz Investment Research

HK Short Interest Weekly: Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th and highlight short interest changes in Zijin Gold Intl (2259 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asian Equities: Southbound Zeal Dips; Some Established Themes Looking Tired, Others Rejuvenated.

Southbound buying dipped in October-November. Focus remains on stocks catering to domestic consumption & AI adoption. Semiconductor & biotech zeal...

Manishi Raychaudhuri

HSCEI Index Earning Revision (Sep): ICBC, PING AN, BIDU, NTES, CCB, LI AUTO, HORIZONROBOT, MEITUAN

We analyzed HSCEI's consensus for Sep 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in ICBC, PING AN, BIDU, NTES, CCB, LI AUTO, HORIZONROBOT, MEITUAN.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSI Index Earning Revision (Sep): AIA, LI AUTO, PING AN, ICBC, ORIENT OVERSEAS (INTERNATIONAL), BIDU

We analyzed HSI's consensus for Sep 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in AIA, LI AUTO, PING AN, ICBC, ORIENT OVERSEAS (INTERNATIONAL), LONGFOR,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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The Stocks to Own in Asia – Vol. 52

We highlight 14 stocks in Asia that look interesting to us based on our FVMR methodology. Portfolio changes: Five stocks remain, nine new join the...

A. Stotz Investment Research

HK Short Interest Weekly: Zijin Gold Intl, Alibaba, CCB, Trip.Com, Meituan, BOC, Wuxi Apptec

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Sep 25th and highlight short interest changes in Zijin Gold Intl (2259 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asian Equities: Southbound Zeal Dips; Some Established Themes Looking Tired, Others Rejuvenated.

​Southbound buying dipped in October-November. Focus remains on stocks catering to domestic consumption & AI adoption. Semiconductor & biotech zeal...

Manishi Raychaudhuri

HSCEI Index Earning Revision (Sep): ICBC, PING AN, BIDU, NTES, CCB, LI AUTO, HORIZONROBOT, MEITUAN

We analyzed HSCEI's consensus for Sep 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in ICBC, PING AN, BIDU, NTES, CCB, LI AUTO, HORIZONROBOT, MEITUAN.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSI Index Earning Revision (Sep): AIA, LI AUTO, PING AN, ICBC, ORIENT OVERSEAS (INTERNATIONAL), BIDU

We analyzed HSI's consensus for Sep 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in AIA, LI AUTO, PING AN, ICBC, ORIENT OVERSEAS (INTERNATIONAL), LONGFOR,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Southbound buying dipped in October-November. Focus remains on stocks catering to domestic consumption & AI adoption. Semiconductor & biotech zeal...