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 Feb 27th. The aggregated holding was USD1,368.0bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD4,289mln. 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), SK Hynix, Hanmi Semi, SAMSUNG LIFE.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Feb 27th. The aggregated holding was USD1,368.0bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD4,289mln. 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), SK Hynix, Hanmi Semi, SAMSUNG LIFE.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Feb 27th): Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), SK Hynix

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

<ul>
<li>We have been early bulls on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Electronics (005930 KS)</a> since <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/samsung-electronics-005930-ks-primed-for-a-rally-key-profit-targets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jan 2025</a>, and then, more aggressively in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/is-samsung-electronics-005930-ks-quietly-starting-to-take-off" target="_blank" rel="noopener">early June 2025</a>. But frankly, the stock is insanely overbought.
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<li>The stock has rallied almost +300% since April 2025. Short-term it has breached the Outliers zone of our WEEKLY SHORT model, its marching towards 210300, our model's Max Limit. OVERBOUGHT.</li>
<li>Now, as reported by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/douglas-kim" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:342" rel="noopener">Douglas Kim</a> there are rumors that Samsung Electronics may be about to acquire Samsung Display (already owned at 84.8%). Read Kim's insight for more details.</li>
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We have been early bulls on Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) since Jan 2025, and then, more aggressively in early June 2025. But frankly, the stock is insanely overbought.

The stock has rallied almost +300% since April 2025. Short-term it has breached the Outliers zone of our WEEKLY SHORT model, its marching towards 210300, our model's Max Limit. OVERBOUGHT.
Now, as reported by Douglas Kim there are rumors that Samsung Electronics may be about to acquire Samsung Display (already owned at 84.8%). Read Kim's insight for more details.


Samsung Electronics (005930 KS): Tactical Outlook Following Samsung Display Acquisition Speculation

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Feb 20th. The aggregated short interest was USD15.0bn.</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 COWAY, Doosan Enerbility, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung F&amp;M Insurance, Samsung SDI.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Feb 20th. The aggregated short interest was USD15.0bn.
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 COWAY, Doosan Enerbility, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung F&amp;M Insurance, Samsung SDI.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 20th): COWAY, Doosan Enerbility, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung F&M Insurance

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Event-Driven

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<li>In the past week, Palliser Capital provided an updated corporate governance improvement recommendations to LG Chem.</li>
<li>LG Chem has a market cap of 22.9 trillion won. LG Chem's 79.38% stake in LG Energy Solution is worth 73.3 trillion won which is 3.2x LG Chem's market cap. </li>
<li>BOD of LG Chem does not want to LOSE FACE, as it would rather partially sell its stake in LGES when its share price is higher, not lower. </li>
</ul>


In the past week, Palliser Capital provided an updated corporate governance improvement recommendations to LG Chem.
LG Chem has a market cap of 22.9 trillion won. LG Chem's 79.38% stake in LG Energy Solution is worth 73.3 trillion won which is 3.2x LG Chem's market cap. 
BOD of LG Chem does not want to LOSE FACE, as it would rather partially sell its stake in LGES when its share price is higher, not lower. 


Will LG Chem's Mgmt Listen to Palliser Capital This Time for Higher Shareholder Returns?

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Feb 20th. The aggregated holding was USD1,264.5bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD1,095mln. 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), Samsung SDI, MIRAE ASSET SEC, Hanwha Ocean.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Feb 20th. The aggregated holding was USD1,264.5bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD1,095mln. 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), Samsung SDI, MIRAE ASSET SEC, Hanwha Ocean.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Feb 20th): Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung SDI

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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Samsung SDI (006400 KS)

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Feb 27th): Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), SK Hynix

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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Samsung Electronics (005930 KS): Tactical Outlook Following Samsung Display Acquisition Speculation

Samsung Electronics breached well past our model's 210k Max/Tails Limit, this week. OVERBOUGHT with capital letters. After reading Sanghyun Park's...

Nico Rosti

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 20th): COWAY, Doosan Enerbility, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung F&M Insurance

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in COWAY, Doosan Enerbility, Hanwha Ocean, Samsung...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Will LG Chem's Mgmt Listen to Palliser Capital This Time for Higher Shareholder Returns?

In a surprising move, LG Chem has decided to abide by many of the recent demands of the activist fund Palliser Capital. The LG Chem BOD has...

Douglas Kim

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Feb 20th): Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung SDI

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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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