Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Equity Capital Markets

Beijing ESWIN Computing Technology / Equity Capital Markets

Beijing ESWIN Computing Technology (ESWIN HK)

<ul>
<li>Beijing ESWIN Computing Technology (1256 HK) is listing in Hong Kong on September 9th in an IPO, offering shares between $HK1.48 and $HK1.59 per share, raising up to $HK2.5 billion.</li>
<li>ESWIN is one of China's leading RISC-V chipmakers, placing it at the intersection of China's drive toward semiconductor self-sufficiency and the global shift away from proprietary ISA architectures.</li>
<li>The company's RISC-V focus differentiates it from ARM-based peers and aligns with Beijing's push for open-architecture semiconductor independence.</li>
</ul>


Beijing ESWIN Computing Technology (1256 HK) is listing in Hong Kong on September 9th in an IPO, offering shares between $HK1.48 and $HK1.59 per share, raising up to $HK2.5 billion.
ESWIN is one of China's leading RISC-V chipmakers, placing it at the intersection of China's drive toward semiconductor self-sufficiency and the global shift away from proprietary ISA architectures.
The company's RISC-V focus differentiates it from ARM-based peers and aligns with Beijing's push for open-architecture semiconductor independence.


HK IPO WATCH: Beijing ESWIN Computing Technology -  RISC-V Business !!

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>The Hong Kong market joined other Asian markets during the post-war sell-off.  The HSI easily held its long-term support levels, and the overall market breadth remains above 60.</li>
<li>The materials sector has lost momentum as the energy sector emerged as the standout winner in the first quarter of 2026.  Value and dividend yield factors continue to outperform.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xinjiang-goldwind-science-technology-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10112:1" rel="noopener">Xinjiang Goldwind Science &amp; Technology (2208 HK)</a> has been upgraded by JP Morgan, along with a target price rise from DBS.  The company is experiencing a surge in international orders.
</li>
</ul>


The Hong Kong market joined other Asian markets during the post-war sell-off.  The HSI easily held its long-term support levels, and the overall market breadth remains above 60.
The materials sector has lost momentum as the energy sector emerged as the standout winner in the first quarter of 2026.  Value and dividend yield factors continue to outperform.

Xinjiang Goldwind Science &amp; Technology (2208 HK) has been upgraded by JP Morgan, along with a target price rise from DBS.  The company is experiencing a surge in international orders.



BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Market Update (4/14/26)

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>The elevated crude oil prices are expected to drive persistent inflationary pressure, and this will benefit high dividend yield stocks.</li>
<li>The top 10 high-yield HSI constituents have an average dividend yield of 6.7% for CY26. Since the War, they have outperformed the Index by an average of 1.1pp.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-unicom-hong-kong-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1016:1" rel="noopener">China Unicom HK (762 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-mobile-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27:1" rel="noopener">China Mobile (941 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/link-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:872:1" rel="noopener">Link REIT (823 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tingyi-cayman-islands-holding-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14016:1" rel="noopener">Tingyi Holding (322 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-hongqiao-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1909:1" rel="noopener">China Hongqiao (1378 HK)</a> are at the top of the list.</li>
</ul>


The elevated crude oil prices are expected to drive persistent inflationary pressure, and this will benefit high dividend yield stocks.
The top 10 high-yield HSI constituents have an average dividend yield of 6.7% for CY26. Since the War, they have outperformed the Index by an average of 1.1pp.

China Unicom HK (762 HK), China Mobile (941 HK), Link REIT (823 HK), Tingyi Holding (322 HK), and China Hongqiao (1378 HK) are at the top of the list.


HK Strategy: Winners of Potentially Higher Inflation

<ul>
<li>The Hong Kong market is experiencing its worst February/March period in 10 years.  Although the market has corrected amid risk-off sentiment, we expect it to hold long-term support at 24000.</li>
<li>The energy sector has been the clear beneficiary this year, with coal companies outperforming. </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/semiconductor-manufacturing-international-corp-smic" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14231:1" rel="noopener">Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) (981 HK)</a> share price has tumbled since the start of the war, amid questions about helium supply and prices following the bombing of Qatar facilities.
</li>
</ul>


The Hong Kong market is experiencing its worst February/March period in 10 years.  Although the market has corrected amid risk-off sentiment, we expect it to hold long-term support at 24000.
The energy sector has been the clear beneficiary this year, with coal companies outperforming. 

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) (981 HK) share price has tumbled since the start of the war, amid questions about helium supply and prices following the bombing of Qatar facilities.



The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (March 23)

<ul>
<li>Hong Kong market pullbacks with global markets due to war and oil price uncertainty.  HSI fell below 200 DMA but holds well above long-term support.</li>
<li>Value and dividend yield factors are outperforming in 2026.  The energy sector has overtaken the materials sector as the top performer year-to-date, with a 24% return.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/techtronic-industries-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4561:1" rel="noopener">Techtronic Industries (669 HK)</a> is rated BUY by UBS and OVERWEIGHT by JP Morgan.   It is pursuing Asia and Latin America, aiming to be the dominant brand in these regions.
</li>
</ul>


Hong Kong market pullbacks with global markets due to war and oil price uncertainty.  HSI fell below 200 DMA but holds well above long-term support.
Value and dividend yield factors are outperforming in 2026.  The energy sector has overtaken the materials sector as the top performer year-to-date, with a 24% return.

Techtronic Industries (669 HK) is rated BUY by UBS and OVERWEIGHT by JP Morgan.   It is pursuing Asia and Latin America, aiming to be the dominant brand in these regions.



BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Market Update (March 10)

China

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation operates as a semiconductor foundry. The Company provides integrated circuit foundry and technology services including the testing, development, design, manufacturing, packaging, and sale of integrated circuits. Semiconductor Manufacturing International offers its products and services around the world.

SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp) (688981 CH)

SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp)

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp) (688981 CH)

HK IPO WATCH: Beijing ESWIN Computing Technology - RISC-V Business !!

Beijing ESWIN Computing Technology (1256 HK) is listing in Hong Kong on September 9th in an IPO, offering shares between $HK1.48 and $HK1.59 per...

David Mudd

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Market Update (4/14/26)

The Hong Kong market joined other Asian markets during the post-war sell-off. The HSI easily held its long-term support levels, and the overall...

David Mudd

HK Strategy: Winners of Potentially Higher Inflation

Elevated crude oil prices are driving inflation, benefiting high dividend yield HSI constituent stocks like China Unicom, China Mobile, Link REIT,...

Osbert Tang, CFA

The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (March 23)

The Hong Kong market is experiencing its worst February/March period in 10 years. Although the market has corrected amid risk-off sentiment, we...

David Mudd

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Market Update (March 10)

Hong Kong market pullbacks with global markets due to war and oil price uncertainty. HSI fell below 200 DMA but holds well above long-term support.

David Mudd

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

HK IPO WATCH: Beijing ESWIN Computing Technology - RISC-V Business !!

Beijing ESWIN Computing Technology (1256 HK) is listing in Hong Kong on September 9th in an IPO, offering shares between $HK1.48 and $HK1.59 per...

David Mudd

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Market Update (4/14/26)

The Hong Kong market joined other Asian markets during the post-war sell-off. The HSI easily held its long-term support levels, and the overall...

David Mudd

HK Strategy: Winners of Potentially Higher Inflation

​Elevated crude oil prices are driving inflation, benefiting high dividend yield HSI constituent stocks like China Unicom, China Mobile, Link REIT,...

Osbert Tang, CFA

The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (March 23)

The Hong Kong market is experiencing its worst February/March period in 10 years. Although the market has corrected amid risk-off sentiment, we...

David Mudd

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Market Update (March 10)

Hong Kong market pullbacks with global markets due to war and oil price uncertainty. HSI fell below 200 DMA but holds well above long-term support.

David Mudd

Elevated crude oil prices are driving inflation, benefiting high dividend yield HSI constituent stocks like China Unicom, China Mobile, Link REIT,...