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 May 8th. The aggregated holding was USD1,577.8bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD196mln. We tabulate 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, Samsung Elec (PREF), SKSQUARE, SK Hynix, LS ELECTRIC.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of May 8th. The aggregated holding was USD1,577.8bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD196mln. We tabulate 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, Samsung Elec (PREF), SKSQUARE, SK Hynix, LS ELECTRIC.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 8th): Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), SKSQUARE, SK Hynix

Founder and Strategist, Entext Economics & Strategy

Sean Maher

Founder and Strategist

Entext Economics & Strategy

Entext provides institutional investors with distinctive, actionable asset allocation and thematic research, which typically challenges the market consensus. Our clients range from credit, equity and multi-asset hedge and pension funds to family offices and sovereign funds. 
 
We focus on identifying key inflection points in macro data and relative asset performance amid the 'groupthink'  and confirmation bias that characterizes most investment bank analysis.

Macro Driven Investment Insight

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Last month saw a spate of key auto sector news flow, from Honda and SenseTime collaborating on self-driving to BMW acquiring a solid state battery start-up and Toyota overhauling its EV strategy.</li>
<li>The lines between the technology and auto component sectors continue to blur, and will further as solid state/MEMS Lidar and AI software using vision sensors become key AV enabling technologies.</li>
<li>Previously mundane stocks in the vanguard such as Sunny Optical or Nexteer in HK featured in the AV stock…</li>
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Last month saw a spate of key auto sector news flow, from Honda and SenseTime collaborating on self-driving to BMW acquiring a solid state battery start-up and Toyota overhauling its EV strategy.
The lines between the technology and auto component sectors continue to blur, and will further as solid state/MEMS Lidar and AI software using vision sensors become key AV enabling technologies.
Previously mundane stocks in the vanguard such as Sunny Optical or Nexteer in HK featured in the AV stock…


Electrification/Autonomy Trends Begin Reshaping Global Auto Sector…

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of May 1st. The aggregated short interest was USD18.4bn.</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 LS ELECTRIC, SK Hynix, LG Electronics, LEENO, DWEC.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of May 1st. The aggregated short interest was USD18.4bn.
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 LS ELECTRIC, SK Hynix, LG Electronics, LEENO, DWEC.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (April 30th): LS ELECTRIC, SK Hynix, LG Electronics, LEENO, DWEC

Chart based progressive global trading strategies, Chart Partners

Thomas Schroeder

Chart based progressive global trading strategies

Chart Partners

Chart Partners objective is to discover medium-term cycle turns and profit opportunities before they unfold, within structural trends while preserving capital with clear degrees of risk. We have real return ideas. 

Markets are dynamic and trading systems must reflect this. It is crucial to determine underlying correlations and lead-lag relationships within global markets and the impact on linked instruments. Our weekly Chartonics product gives you short-term trading strategies that can be applied within the medium and longer term macro trends that are mapped out in our strategy updates. 

Our methodology fuses global market variables and isolates drivers in trends. We specialize in FX, index trade in NY and Asia with a focus on Asian stocks. 

Technical Analysis

<p><strong>Favored Korean stock breakout patterns to take advantage of the next Kospi up leg</strong></p><p>Kospi has formed a bull flag that is slated to break higher targeting 342 with an ideal tactical target at 350 from which point we expect to see a good tactical pullback. Japan is due for a well needed rally pause and should see rotation into Korea given these are our top melt up bets in Asia. </p><p>For those who need to add exposure to Korea we have a group of stocks that show interesting bull breakout patterns…</p>

Favored Korean stock breakout patterns to take advantage of the next Kospi up legKospi has formed a bull flag that is slated to break higher targeting 342 with an ideal tactical target at 350 from which point we expect to see a good tactical pullback. Japan is due for a well needed rally pause and should see rotation into Korea given these are our top melt up bets in Asia. For those who need to add exposure to Korea we have a group of stocks that show interesting bull breakout patterns…

Global Head of Research, Smartkarma

Mark Artherton

Global Head of Research

LR Research

<div class="content-highlight"><p><strong>1.  Is Bitcoin a store of value for those with weak currencies? </strong> Despite its volatility Bitcoin is making huge inroads in Emerging Markets.  Bitcoin rates in Zimbabwe, for example, have run as high as USD10,000 on the Golix exchange.  Bitcoin is not subject to capital controls in Zimbabwe boosting its popularity.  Zimbabwe is likely to ban coin exchanges, but in theory, it could embrace Bitcoin as a way to solve its hyperinflationary issues.  <em>Can Bitcoin drive out weak currencies?</em></p></div><div class="content-highlight"><p><strong>2.  Argentina's</strong>…</p></div>

1.  Is Bitcoin a store of value for those with weak currencies?  Despite its volatility Bitcoin is making huge inroads in Emerging Markets.  Bitcoin rates in Zimbabwe, for example, have run as high as USD10,000 on the Golix exchange.  Bitcoin is not subject to capital controls in Zimbabwe boosting its popularity.  Zimbabwe is likely to ban coin exchanges, but in theory, it could embrace Bitcoin as a way to solve its hyperinflationary issues.  Can Bitcoin drive out weak currencies?2.  Argentina's…

South Korea

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. specializes in developing Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) technology.  The Company also manufactures cathode ray tubes (CRTs) for televisions and computer monitors.  Samsung SDI also produces liquid crystal display (LCD) components and rechargeable batteries for cellular phones , personal digital assistants (PDAs), Energy Storage Systems and solar panels.

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 8th): Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), SKSQUARE, SK Hynix

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Electrification/Autonomy Trends Begin Reshaping Global Auto Sector…

Last month saw a spate of key auto sector news flow, from Honda and SenseTime collaborating on self-driving to BMW acquiring a solid state battery...

Sean Maher

KRX Short Interest Weekly (April 30th): LS ELECTRIC, SK Hynix, LG Electronics, LEENO, DWEC

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in LS ELECTRIC, SK Hynix, LG Electronics, LEENO, DWEC.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Korea Stock Breakouts

Favored Korean stock breakout patterns to take advantage of the next Kospi up legKospi has formed a bull flag that is slated to break higher...

Thomas Schroeder

21 Things Worth Knowing (#5)

1. Is Bitcoin a store of value for those with weak currencies? Despite its volatility Bitcoin is making huge inroads in Emerging Markets. ...

Mark Artherton

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