Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Commonwealth Bank of Australia / Event-Driven

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<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 July, published on the 24th July.
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<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.2bn into "Oils/Gas"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.3bn out of "Diversified Metals". Net shorts declined A$0.2bn 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/westpac-banking-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:444:1" rel="noopener">Westpac Banking (WBC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woodside-energy-group-ltd-d0081203-96cd-4335-92ed-3b4cb7733dc6" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:38564:1" rel="noopener">Woodside Energy (WDS US)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wesfarmers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1104:1" rel="noopener">Wesfarmers (WES AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rea-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:699:1" rel="noopener">REA Group (REA 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 July, published on the 24th July.

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.2bn into "Oils/Gas"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.3bn out of "Diversified Metals". Net shorts declined A$0.2bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA AU), Westpac Banking (WBC AU), Woodside Energy (WDS US), Wesfarmers (WES AU), and REA Group (REA AU).


Aussie Shorts [20 July 2026]:  Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, Woodside Energy, Wesfarmers, REA Group

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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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: In Australia, currently three pair trade opportunities persist across three sectors.</li>
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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: In Australia, currently three pair trade opportunities persist across three 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.


Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (27 July 2026)

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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 four pair trade opportunities persist across two markets and four sectors.
</li>
<li>
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 four pair trade opportunities persist across two markets and four 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 (27 Jul 2026)

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

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 17th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.5bn.</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 Genesis Minerals, CSL, Aristocrat Leisure, ASX, Atlas Arteria.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 17th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.5bn.
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 Genesis Minerals, CSL, Aristocrat Leisure, ASX, Atlas Arteria.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 17th): Genesis Minerals, CSL, Aristocrat Leisure, ASX, Atlas Arteria

Articles from Caixin Global, Caixin Global

Caixin Global

Articles from Caixin Global

Caixin is a media group dedicated to providing financial and business news through periodicals, online content, mobile apps, conferences, books and TV/video programs. Caixin aims to blaze a trail that helps traditional media prosper in the new media age through integrated multimedia platforms.

News from Caixin

Cross Asset Strategy

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Group-buying / In Depth: The shake-out of China’s community group-buying marketHuawei / Huawei’s 2021 net profit soars 76% even as revenue plummetsTax relief / China offers tax relief for workers with children under age 3

CX Daily: The Shake-Out of China’s Community Group-Buying Market

Australia

Rio Tinto Limited is an international mining company.  The Company has interests in mining for aluminum, borax, coal, copper, gold, iron ore, lead, silver, tin, uranium, zinc, titanium dioxide feedstock, diamonds, talc and zircon. Dually-listed company with RIO LN.

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Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)

Aussie Shorts [20 July 2026]: Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, Woodside Energy, Wesfarmers, REA Group

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.2bn into "Oils/Gas"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.3bn out of "Diversified...

David Blennerhassett

Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (27 July 2026)

Discover three pair trade opportunities across three sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (27 Jul 2026)

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

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 17th): Genesis Minerals, CSL, Aristocrat Leisure, ASX, Atlas Arteria

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Genesis Minerals, CSL, Aristocrat Leisure, ASX,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

CX Daily: The Shake-Out of China’s Community Group-Buying Market

The shake-out of China’s community group-buying market; China doles out support for businesses amid worst Covid outbreak since 2020

Caixin Global

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Aussie Shorts [20 July 2026]: Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, Woodside Energy, Wesfarmers, REA Group

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.2bn into "Oils/Gas"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.3bn out of "Diversified...

David Blennerhassett

Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (27 July 2026)

​Discover three pair trade opportunities across three sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (27 Jul 2026)

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

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 17th): Genesis Minerals, CSL, Aristocrat Leisure, ASX, Atlas Arteria

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Genesis Minerals, CSL, Aristocrat Leisure, ASX,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

CX Daily: The Shake-Out of China’s Community Group-Buying Market

The shake-out of China’s community group-buying market; China doles out support for businesses amid worst Covid outbreak since 2020

Caixin Global

Discover three pair trade opportunities across three sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

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