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 foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Jul 18th. The aggregated holding was USD636.7bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD758mln. We tabulates the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Samsung Electronics, Sksquare, SK Hynix, Naver.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Jul 18th. The aggregated holding was USD636.7bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD758mln. We tabulates the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Samsung Electronics, Sksquare, SK Hynix, Naver.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jul 18th): Samsung Electronics, Sksquare, SK Hynix, Naver

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The Supreme Court of Korea plans to make a final ruling on Samsung's Lee Jae-Yong on 17 July.</li>
<li>If the Supreme Court confirms this appellate court's ruling, then Lee Jae-Yong would finally be cleared of all charges related to the Samsung C&amp;T and Cheil Industries merger. </li>
<li>The market is mostly expecting the confirmation of "not guilty" on all 19 charges on Lee Jae-Yong.</li>
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The Supreme Court of Korea plans to make a final ruling on Samsung's Lee Jae-Yong on 17 July.
If the Supreme Court confirms this appellate court's ruling, then Lee Jae-Yong would finally be cleared of all charges related to the Samsung C&amp;T and Cheil Industries merger. 
The market is mostly expecting the confirmation of "not guilty" on all 19 charges on Lee Jae-Yong.


Supreme Court's Final Ruling on Samsung's Lee Jae-Yong on 17 July: Impact on Samsung Group Companies

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Woori Financial Group  / Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This article provides an update on a previously identified pair trading opportunity between <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-fire-marine-insuranc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27499:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Fire &amp; Marine Insuranc (000815 KS)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woori-financial-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27995:1" rel="noopener">Woori Financial Group (316140 KS)</a>.</li>
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Key Insights: The pair has not mean-reverted.  This Insight discusses the use of a Stop Loss in a statistical pair trading context and why one might be considered at this point.</li>
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Why Read It: For investors interested in quantitative strategies, this article demonstrates some of the mechanics of statistical arbitrage and which indicators can be used to decide on exiting a position.</li>
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Context: This article provides an update on a previously identified pair trading opportunity between Samsung Fire &amp; Marine Insuranc (000815 KS) and Woori Financial Group (316140 KS).

Key Insights: The pair has not mean-reverted.  This Insight discusses the use of a Stop Loss in a statistical pair trading context and why one might be considered at this point.

Why Read It: For investors interested in quantitative strategies, this article demonstrates some of the mechanics of statistical arbitrage and which indicators can be used to decide on exiting a position.


Samsung F&M (000815 KS) Vs. Woori (316140 KS): No Mean Reversion (Yet), Time to Reassess the Pair

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Context: This article provides an update on a previously identified pair trading opportunity between <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/uco-bank" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9669:1" rel="noopener">Uco Bank (UCO IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indian-overseas-bank" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13838:1" rel="noopener">Indian Overseas Bank (IOB IN)</a>, based on statistical mean reversion analysis.</li>
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Key Insights: The trade has now reached its exit signal as the price ratio reverted to its one-standard deviation band, yielding a positive return.</li>
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Why Read It: For investors interested in quantitative trading strategies, this article demonstrates how statistical arbitrage can generate short-term alpha and highlights actionable similar opportunities in the current market.</li>
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Context: This article provides an update on a previously identified pair trading opportunity between Uco Bank (UCO IN) and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB IN), based on statistical mean reversion analysis.

Key Insights: The trade has now reached its exit signal as the price ratio reverted to its one-standard deviation band, yielding a positive return.

Why Read It: For investors interested in quantitative trading strategies, this article demonstrates how statistical arbitrage can generate short-term alpha and highlights actionable similar opportunities in the current market.


UCO Bank (UCO IN) Vs. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB IN): Trade Closed as Mean Reversion Hits Target

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jun 20th. The aggregated short interest was USD8.2bn.</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 SK Hynix, Skc, Hanwha Solutions, Kepco E&amp;C, Samsung Fire &amp; Marine Insurance, Meritz Financi, Alteogen, Daewoo Shipbuilding, Korzinc.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jun 20th. The aggregated short interest was USD8.2bn.
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 SK Hynix, Skc, Hanwha Solutions, Kepco E&amp;C, Samsung Fire &amp; Marine Insurance, Meritz Financi, Alteogen, Daewoo Shipbuilding, Korzinc.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 20th): SK Hynix, Skc, Hanwha Solutions, Kepco E&C

South Korea

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. provides insurance services. The Company offers auto, fire, marine, casualty, health, leisure, and retirement products and services. Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance serves customers in South Korea.

Samsung Fire & Marine Insuranc (000815 KS)

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Samsung Fire & Marine Insuranc (000815 KS)

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jul 18th): Samsung Electronics, Sksquare, SK Hynix, Naver

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Samsung Electronics, Sksquare, SK Hynix, Naver.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Supreme Court's Final Ruling on Samsung's Lee Jae-Yong on 17 July: Impact on Samsung Group Companies

The Supreme Court confirmed the original verdict of NOT GUILTY on all 19 charges for Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-Yong. This final decision is likely...

Douglas Kim

Samsung F&M (000815 KS) Vs. Woori (316140 KS): No Mean Reversion (Yet), Time to Reassess the Pair

Update on pair trading between Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance and Woori Financial Group, discussing the use of Stop Loss in statistical pair...

Gaudenz Schneider

UCO Bank (UCO IN) Vs. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB IN): Trade Closed as Mean Reversion Hits Target

Quick turnaround: Our long UCO Bank / short IOB pair trade hit the one-standard deviation mark, delivering a 2.9% return in just two trading days.

Gaudenz Schneider

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 20th): SK Hynix, Skc, Hanwha Solutions, Kepco E&C

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SK Hynix (000660 KS), Skc (011790 KS), Hanwha...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jul 18th): Samsung Electronics, Sksquare, SK Hynix, Naver

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Samsung Electronics, Sksquare, SK Hynix, Naver.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Supreme Court's Final Ruling on Samsung's Lee Jae-Yong on 17 July: Impact on Samsung Group Companies

The Supreme Court confirmed the original verdict of NOT GUILTY on all 19 charges for Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-Yong. This final decision is likely...

Douglas Kim

Samsung F&M (000815 KS) Vs. Woori (316140 KS): No Mean Reversion (Yet), Time to Reassess the Pair

​Update on pair trading between Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance and Woori Financial Group, discussing the use of Stop Loss in statistical pair...

Gaudenz Schneider

UCO Bank (UCO IN) Vs. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB IN): Trade Closed as Mean Reversion Hits Target

Quick turnaround: Our long UCO Bank / short IOB pair trade hit the one-standard deviation mark, delivering a 2.9% return in just two trading days.

Gaudenz Schneider

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 20th): SK Hynix, Skc, Hanwha Solutions, Kepco E&C

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SK Hynix (000660 KS), Skc (011790 KS), Hanwha...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Update on pair trading between Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance and Woori Financial Group, discussing the use of Stop Loss in statistical pair...