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 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

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>There are 9 changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kosdaq-150-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31077:1" rel="noopener">KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX)</a> in June. Most of the adds and all of the deletes were forecast.</li>
<li>The index committee have used their discretion and kept <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fadu-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39896:1" rel="noopener">Fadu (440110 KS)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/snh-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12212:1" rel="noopener">Snh Inc (051980 KS)</a> out of the index for yet another rebalance - no reason provided.</li>
<li>There's been little movement in the relative performance of the adds/deletes the last few months. The announcement of the changes could see the stocks move over the next few weeks.</li>
</ul>


There are 9 changes for the KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX) in June. Most of the adds and all of the deletes were forecast.
The index committee have used their discretion and kept Fadu (440110 KS) and Snh Inc (051980 KS) out of the index for yet another rebalance - no reason provided.
There's been little movement in the relative performance of the adds/deletes the last few months. The announcement of the changes could see the stocks move over the next few weeks.


KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance: 9 Changes as Fadu Ignored Again

<ul>
<li>With the review period for the June rebalance complete, we highlight 11 potential changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kosdaq-150-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31077:1" rel="noopener">KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX)</a>. </li>
<li>The estimated impact on the potential inclusions ranges from 0.2-7.5 days of ADV while the impact on the potential deletions varies from 0.2-5.8 days of ADV.</li>
<li>The forecast adds have outperformed the forecast deletes over the last 6-7 months with a big move higher in the last month. Trim positions into strength.</li>
</ul>


With the review period for the June rebalance complete, we highlight 11 potential changes for the KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX). 
The estimated impact on the potential inclusions ranges from 0.2-7.5 days of ADV while the impact on the potential deletions varies from 0.2-5.8 days of ADV.
The forecast adds have outperformed the forecast deletes over the last 6-7 months with a big move higher in the last month. Trim positions into strength.


KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance Preview: Announcement Around the Corner

<ul>
<li>Just over halfway through the review period for the June rebalance of the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kosdaq-150-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31077:1" rel="noopener">KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX)</a>, there could be 10 constituent changes.</li>
<li>The estimated impact on the potential inclusions ranges from 0.03-3.6 days of ADV while the impact on the potential deletions varies from 0.8-4.3 days of ADV.</li>
<li>The list of forecast adds and deletes has been fairly stable over the last month. The forecast adds have run up at a blistering pace and outperformed the forecast deletes.</li>
</ul>


Just over halfway through the review period for the June rebalance of the KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX), there could be 10 constituent changes.
The estimated impact on the potential inclusions ranges from 0.03-3.6 days of ADV while the impact on the potential deletions varies from 0.8-4.3 days of ADV.
The list of forecast adds and deletes has been fairly stable over the last month. The forecast adds have run up at a blistering pace and outperformed the forecast deletes.


KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance Preview: 10 Changes a Side; Strong Outperformance

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>In this insight, we discuss the alpha generation through companies that have been buying back their shares in the Korean stock market in July and August 2024.</li>
<li>On average, the share buyback announcements by 46 companies represented 2% of outstanding shares.</li>
<li>Major companies that have announced share buybacks in Korea in the past two months include KT&amp;G, Mirae Asset Securities, and POSCO Holdings. </li>
</ul>


In this insight, we discuss the alpha generation through companies that have been buying back their shares in the Korean stock market in July and August 2024.
On average, the share buyback announcements by 46 companies represented 2% of outstanding shares.
Major companies that have announced share buybacks in Korea in the past two months include KT&amp;G, Mirae Asset Securities, and POSCO Holdings. 


Alpha Generation Through Share Buybacks in Korea: Bi-Monthly (July and August 2024)

South Korea

Sung Kwang Bend Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets piping materials used in the petrochemical, shipbuilding, construction, and nuclear power industries. The Company's products include a variety of fittings and joints made of stainless steel and carbon steel.

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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

KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance: 9 Changes as Fadu Ignored Again

There are 9 changes as Fadu and Joongang AM have been kept out of the index again. Passive impact varies from 0.2-8.6x ADV. Performance has been...

Brian Freitas

KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance Preview: Announcement Around the Corner

We highlight 11 potential changes for the index in June. Impact varies from 0.2-7.5x ADV. The forecast adds have outperformed the forecast deletes...

Brian Freitas

KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance Preview: 10 Changes a Side; Strong Outperformance

There could be 10 changes for the index in June. The inclusion of two names depends on the index committee. The forecast adds have run up strongly...

Brian Freitas

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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

KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance: 9 Changes as Fadu Ignored Again

There are 9 changes as Fadu and Joongang AM have been kept out of the index again. Passive impact varies from 0.2-8.6x ADV. Performance has been...

Brian Freitas

KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance Preview: Announcement Around the Corner

We highlight 11 potential changes for the index in June. Impact varies from 0.2-7.5x ADV. The forecast adds have outperformed the forecast deletes...

Brian Freitas

KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance Preview: 10 Changes a Side; Strong Outperformance

There could be 10 changes for the index in June. The inclusion of two names depends on the index committee. The forecast adds have run up strongly...

Brian Freitas

Alpha Generation Through Share Buybacks in Korea: Bi-Monthly (July and August 2024)

We discuss the alpha generation through companies that have been buying back their shares in the Korean stock market in July and August 2024.

Douglas Kim