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

Shenton Research

Shenton 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 Aug 7th. The aggregated holding was USD1,463.9bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD548mln. 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, SamsungElecMech, Samsung Elec (PREF), SK Hynix, Celltrion.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Aug 7th. The aggregated holding was USD1,463.9bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD548mln. 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, SamsungElecMech, Samsung Elec (PREF), SK Hynix, Celltrion.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 7th): Samsung Electronics, SamsungElecMech, Samsung Elec (PREF)

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 31st. The aggregated short interest was USD14.9bn.</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, Samsung Electronics, WONIK IPS, SAMSUNG BIOLOGICS, JEL.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 31st. The aggregated short interest was USD14.9bn.
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, Samsung Electronics, WONIK IPS, SAMSUNG BIOLOGICS, JEL.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 31st): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, WONIK IPS, SAMSUNG BIOLOGICS

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<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-South Korea in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on KAL, SK Hynix, LG Display, SK Innovation, SKSQUARE, Shinhan Group, KB Financial, Samsung Electronics.</li>
</ul>


We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-South Korea in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on KAL, SK Hynix, LG Display, SK Innovation, SKSQUARE, Shinhan Group, KB Financial, Samsung Electronics.


MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Jul): KAL, SK Hynix, LG Display, SK Innovation, SKSQUARE

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Jul 31st. The aggregated holding was USD1,567.2bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD5,792mln. 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 SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, SamsungElecMech, SKSQUARE, SKTelecom.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Jul 31st. The aggregated holding was USD1,567.2bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD5,792mln. 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 SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, SamsungElecMech, SKSQUARE, SKTelecom.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jul 31st): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, SamsungElecMech, SKSQUARE

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Event-Driven

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<li>On 24 July, it was reported that the Seoul High court finalized the divorce case between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-Won and his estranged wife Roh So-Young.</li>
<li>The final verdict was that Chairman Chey will need to pay Roh 944 billion won ($638 million) in cash which is the largest divorce case amount in Korea's history.</li>
<li>If an appeal is filed, the Supreme Court determines final asset division. However, both parties will likely accept this decision by the Seoul High court, in my view.</li>
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On 24 July, it was reported that the Seoul High court finalized the divorce case between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-Won and his estranged wife Roh So-Young.
The final verdict was that Chairman Chey will need to pay Roh 944 billion won ($638 million) in cash which is the largest divorce case amount in Korea's history.
If an appeal is filed, the Supreme Court determines final asset division. However, both parties will likely accept this decision by the Seoul High court, in my view.


SK Chairman Chey Tae-Won To Pay 944 Billion Won to Roh So-Young in Divorce Payment

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 7th): Samsung Electronics, SamsungElecMech, Samsung Elec (PREF)

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Samsung Electronics, SamsungElecMech, Samsung...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 31st): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, WONIK IPS, SAMSUNG BIOLOGICS

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, WONIK IPS, SAMSUNG...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Jul): KAL, SK Hynix, LG Display, SK Innovation, SKSQUARE

We analyzed MS-South Korea's consensus for Jul 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in KAL, SK Hynix, LG Display, SK Innovation, SKSQUARE, Shinhan...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jul 31st): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, SamsungElecMech, SKSQUARE

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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

SK Chairman Chey Tae-Won To Pay 944 Billion Won to Roh So-Young in Divorce Payment

Seoul High Court finalized divorce case between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-Won and Roh So-Young, with Chairman Chey ordered to pay 944 billion won...

Douglas Kim

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 7th): Samsung Electronics, SamsungElecMech, Samsung Elec (PREF)

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Samsung Electronics, SamsungElecMech, Samsung...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 31st): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, WONIK IPS, SAMSUNG BIOLOGICS

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, WONIK IPS, SAMSUNG...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Jul): KAL, SK Hynix, LG Display, SK Innovation, SKSQUARE

We analyzed MS-South Korea's consensus for Jul 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in KAL, SK Hynix, LG Display, SK Innovation, SKSQUARE, Shinhan...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jul 31st): SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, SamsungElecMech, SKSQUARE

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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

SK Chairman Chey Tae-Won To Pay 944 Billion Won to Roh So-Young in Divorce Payment

​Seoul High Court finalized divorce case between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-Won and Roh So-Young, with Chairman Chey ordered to pay 944 billion won...

Douglas Kim

Seoul High Court finalized divorce case between SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-Won and Roh So-Young, with Chairman Chey ordered to pay 944 billion won...