Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Private Capital Markets

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<li>ChatGPT is a mind boggling advancement in AI-human communication. I recommend EVERY reader of this insight to try out this service.</li>
<li>This insight on ChatGPT has three parts: First, I discuss the basics of ChatGPT and valuations. Second, I provide 13 examples of questions or requests that I made to ChatGPT.</li>
<li>Third, I discuss some key investment opportunities that could capitalize on all the "buzz" surrounding ChatGPT at this moment. </li>
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ChatGPT is a mind boggling advancement in AI-human communication. I recommend EVERY reader of this insight to try out this service.
This insight on ChatGPT has three parts: First, I discuss the basics of ChatGPT and valuations. Second, I provide 13 examples of questions or requests that I made to ChatGPT.
Third, I discuss some key investment opportunities that could capitalize on all the "buzz" surrounding ChatGPT at this moment. 


ChatGPT: A Mind Boggling Advancement in AI-Human Communication

Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>We again write about one stock each from the large, mid and small cap portfolios, briefly giving the reasons for their inclusion.</li>
<li>The three companies we write about this week are <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-of-america-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:278:1" rel="noopener">Bank Of America (BAC US)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/3-m-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14866:1" rel="noopener">3M Co (MMM US)</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/skf-ab" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22485:1" rel="noopener">SKF AB (SKFB SS)</a></strong>   </li>
<li>For the eight weeks since inception ended 13 Jan the combined innovation portfolio was +4.2%, versus DJIA +1.7%, S&amp;P500 +0.9%, Nasdaq -0.6%, Russell2000 +2%, MSCI-ACWI-ETF +3.2%, all in US$ terms</li>
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We again write about one stock each from the large, mid and small cap portfolios, briefly giving the reasons for their inclusion.
The three companies we write about this week are Bank Of America (BAC US)3M Co (MMM US) and SKF AB (SKFB SS)   
For the eight weeks since inception ended 13 Jan the combined innovation portfolio was +4.2%, versus DJIA +1.7%, S&amp;P500 +0.9%, Nasdaq -0.6%, Russell2000 +2%, MSCI-ACWI-ETF +3.2%, all in US$ terms


Event-Driven

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<li>This insight provides a trading strategy on LG Energy Solution (373220 KS) with a focus on the end of the ESOP shares lockup period on 27 January.</li>
<li>Currently, LG Energy Solution is trading at P/E of 46.5x in 2024 which is more than 100% higher than the P/E multiples of CATL (20.4x) and Tesla (19.2x) in 2024.</li>
<li>Our view is that in the long-term, LG Energy Solution should not trade at such high valuation premium to Tesla given the latter company's higher return on capital.</li>
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This insight provides a trading strategy on LG Energy Solution (373220 KS) with a focus on the end of the ESOP shares lockup period on 27 January.
Currently, LG Energy Solution is trading at P/E of 46.5x in 2024 which is more than 100% higher than the P/E multiples of CATL (20.4x) and Tesla (19.2x) in 2024.
Our view is that in the long-term, LG Energy Solution should not trade at such high valuation premium to Tesla given the latter company's higher return on capital.


LG Energy Solution: Trading Strategy on End of ESOP Lockup & Valuation Comparisons

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>TSMC's ADR premium is entering the higher end of its range since early 2022. Earnings coming this week.</li>
<li>UMC's ADR has flipped from a discount to a moderate premium. Earnings are ahead as well.</li>
<li>ASE Technology's ADR premium has reached 6.1%, high even for this usually higher-premium trading pair.</li>
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TSMC's ADR premium is entering the higher end of its range since early 2022. Earnings coming this week.
UMC's ADR has flipped from a discount to a moderate premium. Earnings are ahead as well.
ASE Technology's ADR premium has reached 6.1%, high even for this usually higher-premium trading pair.


Taiwan Dual-Listings: TSMC Premium Hitting High Territory, ASE Shoots to 6.1%

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-biologics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22932:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Biologics (207940 KS)</a> is expected to report strong Q4 results, with double-digit revenue growth. Partial operation of Plant 4 will impact profitability, which will be continued through H12023.</li>
<li>The Chairman of the company has been selling shares, causing recent pullback in the stock, which should be considered as an attractive entry point.</li>
<li>The long-term growth story remains intact, with all eyes being on upcoming conference where the company may unfold its capex plan amid stellar order book and industry demand.</li>
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Samsung Biologics (207940 KS) is expected to report strong Q4 results, with double-digit revenue growth. Partial operation of Plant 4 will impact profitability, which will be continued through H12023.
The Chairman of the company has been selling shares, causing recent pullback in the stock, which should be considered as an attractive entry point.
The long-term growth story remains intact, with all eyes being on upcoming conference where the company may unfold its capex plan amid stellar order book and industry demand.


Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Near-Term Key Positive Catalysts

South Korea

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. manufactures a wide range of consumer and industrial electronic equipment and products such as semiconductors, personal computers, peripherals, monitors, televisions, and home appliances including air conditioners and microwave ovens. The Company also produces Internet access network systems and telecommunications equipment including mobile phones.

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ChatGPT: A Mind Boggling Advancement in AI-Human Communication

ChatGPT is a mind boggling advancement in AI-human communication. I recommend EVERY reader of this insight to try out this service.

Douglas Kim

The Innovations Portfolio - Week Eight

For the eight weeks since inception ended 13 Jan the combined innovation portfolio was +4.2%, versus DJIA +1.7%, S&P500 +0.9%, Nasdaq -0.6%,...

Pyari Menon

LG Energy Solution: Trading Strategy on End of ESOP Lockup & Valuation Comparisons

This insight provides a trading strategy on LG Energy Solution (373220 KS) with a focus on the end of the ESOP shares lockup period on 27 January.

Douglas Kim

Taiwan Dual-Listings: TSMC Premium Hitting High Territory, ASE Shoots to 6.1%

TSMC's ADR premium is entering the higher end of its range since early 2022. TSMC earnings are coming this week as well. UMC's earnings will be...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Samsung Biologics (207940 KS): Near-Term Key Positive Catalysts

Upcoming participation in healthcare conference, Q4 result, and biosimilar launch in US are key catalysts to watch. Ongoing capex amid strong order...

Tina Banerjee

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