Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Taiwan cable cut near China raises concerns about geopolitical tensions and gray zone tactics in the region.</li><li>Samsung Electro-Mechanics and SoulBrain's collaboration on advanced glass substrates aims for mass production by 2027.</li><li>India drives semiconductor aspirations with GaN and SiC technology, showcasing its commitment to technological advancements in the industry.</li></ul>

Taiwan cable cut near China raises concerns about geopolitical tensions and gray zone tactics in the region.Samsung Electro-Mechanics and SoulBrain's collaboration on advanced glass substrates aims for mass production by 2027.India drives semiconductor aspirations with GaN and SiC technology, showcasing its commitment to technological advancements in the industry.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (23-Jan-2025): Taiwan cable cut raises concerns.

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 short interest of KRX stocks as of Dec 20th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD3.5bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 SCD (000250 KS) , SKC (011790 KS) , Yuhan (000100 KS).</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Dec 20th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD3.5bn.
We tabulate league table 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 SCD (000250 KS) , SKC (011790 KS) , Yuhan (000100 KS).


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 20th):SCD, SKC, Yuhan

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

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 / Equity Derivatives

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 (KOSPI2 INDEX EQUITY)

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<li>While the short-selling ban for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-stock-exchange-kospi-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26021:1" rel="noopener">KOSPI 200 INDEX</a> will remain in place until the first months of 2025, that does not prevent the index from pulling back.</li>
<li>Pullbacks, in this context, are an opportunity to buy, in the hope the index will rise higher from its current position.</li>
<li>Our models right now are showing a short-term WEEKLY OVERBOUGHT scenario coming in the next 2 weeks. Keep reading for more details.</li>
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While the short-selling ban for the KOSPI 200 INDEX will remain in place until the first months of 2025, that does not prevent the index from pulling back.
Pullbacks, in this context, are an opportunity to buy, in the hope the index will rise higher from its current position.
Our models right now are showing a short-term WEEKLY OVERBOUGHT scenario coming in the next 2 weeks. Keep reading for more details.


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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Oct 11th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD4.7bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Posco, Shinhan Group.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Oct 11th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD4.7bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Posco, Shinhan Group.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 11th): Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Posco, Shinhan Group

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>Hynix's potential 15% stake in Kioxia doesn't violate the 20% rule because KFTC's mandatory stake rule doesn't apply to foreign investments.</li>
<li>SK Group may transfer Hynix's 15% Kioxia stake to SK Square by splitting Hynix and merging its investment arm with SK Square for future AI investments.</li>
<li>SK Square may attract more attention than Hynix short-term, as Kioxia's stake via Hynix could boost market expectations for value transfer to SK Square.</li>
</ul>


Hynix's potential 15% stake in Kioxia doesn't violate the 20% rule because KFTC's mandatory stake rule doesn't apply to foreign investments.
SK Group may transfer Hynix's 15% Kioxia stake to SK Square by splitting Hynix and merging its investment arm with SK Square for future AI investments.
SK Square may attract more attention than Hynix short-term, as Kioxia's stake via Hynix could boost market expectations for value transfer to SK Square.


Understanding Potential Issues Within SK Group from Hynix's Kioxia CB Conversion

South Korea

SKC Co., Ltd. manufactures a variety of films, including polyester films, silicon coated films, and inkjet films.  The Company also produces chemical products, such as propylene oxide, propylene glycol, and styrene monomer. In addition, SKC provides materials for photovoltaic.

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SKC Co Ltd (011790 KS)

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (23-Jan-2025): Taiwan cable cut raises concerns.

Taiwan submarine cable cut near China raises concerns about gray zone tactics, while Samsung Electro-Mechanics and SoulBrain collaborate on...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 20th):SCD, SKC, Yuhan

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SCD (000250 KS) , SKC (011790 KS) , Yuhan (000100...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

EQD | KOSPI 200 May Pullback Soon...

Pullbacks on the KOSPI 200 INDEX are currently a buy opportunity, given the short-selling ban still in place. We predict a short-term WEEKLY...

Nico Rosti

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 11th): Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Posco, Shinhan Group

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Posco, Shinhan Group.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Understanding Potential Issues Within SK Group from Hynix's Kioxia CB Conversion

This post dives into the potential issues about how Kioxia's IPO could affect Hynix and the whole SK Group that the market needs to clear up.

Sanghyun Park

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