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 3rd. The aggregated holding was USD1,774.5bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD14,741mln. 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, SK Hynix, SKSQUARE, SamsungElecMech, Samsung Elec (PREF).</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Jul 3rd. The aggregated holding was USD1,774.5bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD14,741mln. 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, SK Hynix, SKSQUARE, SamsungElecMech, Samsung Elec (PREF).


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jul 3rd): Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, SKSQUARE, SamsungElecMech

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In this insight, I highlight the recent pricing gap divergences of the major Korean holdcos and opcos which could provide trading opportunities in 3Q 2026</li>
<li>I provide six holdco/opco pairs that have experienced noticeable divergence in the past three months and closing of their gaps could occur in the next several weeks.</li>
<li>Of the 38 pairs, three of them are near or more than 2 standard deviations (in terms of their changing share price movements in the past three months).</li>
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In this insight, I highlight the recent pricing gap divergences of the major Korean holdcos and opcos which could provide trading opportunities in 3Q 2026
I provide six holdco/opco pairs that have experienced noticeable divergence in the past three months and closing of their gaps could occur in the next several weeks.
Of the 38 pairs, three of them are near or more than 2 standard deviations (in terms of their changing share price movements in the past three months).


Korean Holdcos Vs Opcos Gap Trading Opportunities in 3Q 2026

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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 Samsung Electronics, HANKOOK TIRE &amp; TECHNOLOGY, DB INSURANCE, LG Display, SK Hynix, KAL, SKSQUARE, LG Chem.</li>
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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 Samsung Electronics, HANKOOK TIRE &amp; TECHNOLOGY, DB INSURANCE, LG Display, SK Hynix, KAL, SKSQUARE, LG Chem.


MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Jun): Samsung Electronics, HANKOOK TIRE & TECHNOLOGY, KAL

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jun 26th. The aggregated short interest was USD15.7bn.</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 HyundaiAutoever, JEL, Hyundai Motor, MIRAE ASSET SEC, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jun 26th. The aggregated short interest was USD15.7bn.
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 HyundaiAutoever, JEL, Hyundai Motor, MIRAE ASSET SEC, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 26th): HyundaiAutoever, JEL, Hyundai Motor, MIRAE ASSET SEC

Korea / Special Situations, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Situations

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Event-Driven

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<li>Korea street is buzzing on SK governance revamp, with merger talk between SK Holdings and SK Square driving extreme price divergence.</li>
<li>Merger idea is highly radical with no conviction level intel, so likely noise, but outsized Holdings price action suggests the narrative could stick and keep driving flows near term.</li>
<li>Speculative chatter links early fab expansion news leak to boosting Holdings valuation via SK Ecoplant exposure, shaping relative trades across Holdings, Square, Hynix.</li>
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Korea street is buzzing on SK governance revamp, with merger talk between SK Holdings and SK Square driving extreme price divergence.
Merger idea is highly radical with no conviction level intel, so likely noise, but outsized Holdings price action suggests the narrative could stick and keep driving flows near term.
Speculative chatter links early fab expansion news leak to boosting Holdings valuation via SK Ecoplant exposure, shaping relative trades across Holdings, Square, Hynix.


On the SK Holdings/Square Merger Noise Circulating in the Local Market Since Yesterday

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SK Square Co., Ltd. operates as an investment company. The Company invests in semiconductors, information and communications technologies, and other industries. SK Square conducts businesses in South Korea.

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jul 3rd): Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, SKSQUARE, SamsungElecMech

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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Korean Holdcos Vs Opcos Gap Trading Opportunities in 3Q 2026

In this insight, I highlight the recent pricing gap divergences of the major Korean holdcos and opcos which could provide trading opportunities in...

Douglas Kim

MS-South Korea Index Earning Revision (Jun): Samsung Electronics, HANKOOK TIRE & TECHNOLOGY, KAL

We analyzed MS-South Korea's consensus for Jun 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in Samsung Electronics, HANKOOK TIRE & TECHNOLOGY, DB INSURANCE,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 26th): HyundaiAutoever, JEL, Hyundai Motor, MIRAE ASSET SEC

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in HyundaiAutoever, JEL, Hyundai Motor, MIRAE ASSET...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

On the SK Holdings/Square Merger Noise Circulating in the Local Market Since Yesterday

This post looks at the SK Holdings and SK Square merger noise that has been circulating in the local market since yesterday.

Sanghyun Park

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