Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Airline operating data show a softening of travel demand growth in April (after a strong March)</li>
<li>Although outbound load factors remain high, airlines may struggle to recoup fuel costs</li>
<li>Possibly due to price issue, domestic activity during May Day holiday period also weak</li>
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Airline operating data show a softening of travel demand growth in April (after a strong March)
Although outbound load factors remain high, airlines may struggle to recoup fuel costs
Possibly due to price issue, domestic activity during May Day holiday period also weak


Monthly Chinese Tourism Tracker | After Strong March, Data Shows Softer Air Travel Demand in April

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Growth trends at four listed Chinese airports YTD 2025 showed surprising differences</li>
<li>The fastest-growing airports were also the worst performing stocks in the group in 2025</li>
<li>Shares of Guangzhou's and Shanghai's airports also lagged those of "hometown" airlines</li>
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Growth trends at four listed Chinese airports YTD 2025 showed surprising differences
The fastest-growing airports were also the worst performing stocks in the group in 2025
Shares of Guangzhou's and Shanghai's airports also lagged those of "hometown" airlines


Chinese Airports | Surprising YTD 2025 Growth Trends | Pair Long Airports Vs Short Airlines?

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance / Equity Bottom-Up

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (IPRU IN)

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently 18 pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and seven sectors.
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently 18 pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and seven sectors.


Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (25 May 2026)

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<li>USCBP data from August shows Y/Y declines in traffic, especially at N. border</li>
<li>Overall, air travel to and from the US has held up well vs other travel modes</li>
<li>Some US regions hit harder than others; US losses could benefit Europe, others</li>
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USCBP data from August shows Y/Y declines in traffic, especially at N. border
Overall, air travel to and from the US has held up well vs other travel modes
Some US regions hit harder than others; US losses could benefit Europe, others


US Customs & Border Protection August Data | Air Crossings Stable | Europe Could Gain From US Losses

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently 15 pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and seven sectors.
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
</ul>



Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently 15 pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and seven sectors.


Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (18 May 2026)

Australia

Qantas Airways Limited provides transportation of passengers through two airlines including Qantas (full service carrier) and Jetstar (low cost carrier), operating international, domestic and regional services. The Company also includes Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Freight which generates diverse revenue streams and adds value for customers and investors.

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Qantas Airways (QAN AU)

Monthly Chinese Tourism Tracker | After Strong March, Data Shows Softer Air Travel Demand in April

Chinese air travel data from April show a sudden slowing of demand, probably related to recent increases in airfares and surcharges. We expect to...

Tracking Traffic

Chinese Airports | Surprising YTD 2025 Growth Trends | Pair Long Airports Vs Short Airlines?

Surprising growth trends among four listed Chinese airports in 2025 and striking differences in recent share performance suggest a pair trade: Long...

Tracking Traffic

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (25 May 2026)

Discover 18 pair trade opportunities across four markets and seven sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

US Customs & Border Protection August Data | Air Crossings Stable | Europe Could Gain From US Losses

August data from the US Customs & Border Protection agency shows a decline in US border crossings. Air crossings have held up relatively well, but...

Tracking Traffic

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (18 May 2026)

Discover 15 pair trade opportunities across four markets and seven sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

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Monthly Chinese Tourism Tracker | After Strong March, Data Shows Softer Air Travel Demand in April

Chinese air travel data from April show a sudden slowing of demand, probably related to recent increases in airfares and surcharges. We expect to...

Tracking Traffic

Chinese Airports | Surprising YTD 2025 Growth Trends | Pair Long Airports Vs Short Airlines?

Surprising growth trends among four listed Chinese airports in 2025 and striking differences in recent share performance suggest a pair trade: Long...

Tracking Traffic

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (25 May 2026)

​Discover 18 pair trade opportunities across four markets and seven sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

US Customs & Border Protection August Data | Air Crossings Stable | Europe Could Gain From US Losses

August data from the US Customs & Border Protection agency shows a decline in US border crossings. Air crossings have held up relatively well, but...

Tracking Traffic

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (18 May 2026)

​Discover 15 pair trade opportunities across four markets and seven sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Discover 18 pair trade opportunities across four markets and seven sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Discover 15 pair trade opportunities across four markets and seven sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.