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 Jan 2nd. The aggregated short interest was USD11.7bn.</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 NAVER, Alteogen, Samsung SDI, PEPTRON, LG Energy Solution.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jan 2nd. The aggregated short interest was USD11.7bn.
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 NAVER, Alteogen, Samsung SDI, PEPTRON, LG Energy Solution.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 2nd): NAVER, Alteogen, Samsung SDI, PEPTRON, LG Energy Solution

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>The review period for the March rebalance of the KOSPI Size Indices commenced on 1 December and will end on 28 February.</li>
<li>A third of the way through the averaging period, we forecast 37 migrating stocks. Among new listings, 1 stock could be added to LargeCap, 2 to MidCap, 2 to SmallCap.</li>
<li>The upward migrations have outperformed the downward migrations by a lot over the last few months. The gap between the small and mid-cap migrations has continued to widen.</li>
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The review period for the March rebalance of the KOSPI Size Indices commenced on 1 December and will end on 28 February.
A third of the way through the averaging period, we forecast 37 migrating stocks. Among new listings, 1 stock could be added to LargeCap, 2 to MidCap, 2 to SmallCap.
The upward migrations have outperformed the downward migrations by a lot over the last few months. The gap between the small and mid-cap migrations has continued to widen.


KOSPI Size Indices: Small-To-Mid Migrations Running Up

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Dec 19th. The aggregated short interest was USD11.6bn.</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 HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Samsung Electronics, NAVER, L&amp;F, Hanwha Ocean.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Dec 19th. The aggregated short interest was USD11.6bn.
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 HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Samsung Electronics, NAVER, L&amp;F, Hanwha Ocean.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 19th): HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Samsung Electronics, NAVER, L&F

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, we provide the top 10 stock picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the next two weeks (7 to 21 November 2025).</li>
<li>Our top 10 picks in the next two weeks include KT&amp;G, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Life Insurance, Orion Corp, Dentium, Hanmi Pharm, LG Chem (pref), Amorepacific Corp, Daewoong Pharm, and SK.  </li>
<li>Notable stocks with excellent share price performances in the past two weeks are as follows: Taihan Electric Wire (up 32.7%) Hanmi Pharm (up 29.5%), and SK Hynix (up 13.7%).</li>
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In this insight, we provide the top 10 stock picks and key catalysts in the Korean stock market for the next two weeks (7 to 21 November 2025).
Our top 10 picks in the next two weeks include KT&amp;G, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Life Insurance, Orion Corp, Dentium, Hanmi Pharm, LG Chem (pref), Amorepacific Corp, Daewoong Pharm, and SK.  
Notable stocks with excellent share price performances in the past two weeks are as follows: Taihan Electric Wire (up 32.7%) Hanmi Pharm (up 29.5%), and SK Hynix (up 13.7%).


Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly 7 to 21 November 2025)

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Oct 17th. The aggregated short interest was USD11.9bn.</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 KorZinc, Samsung Electronics, ECOPRO, SK Hynix, ECOPROBM.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Oct 17th. The aggregated short interest was USD11.9bn.
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 KorZinc, Samsung Electronics, ECOPRO, SK Hynix, ECOPROBM.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 17th): KorZinc, Samsung Electronics, ECOPRO, SK Hynix, ECOPROBM

South Korea

Taihan Electric Wire Co., Ltd. manufactures a wide range of cables and wires, such as power, communications, copper rod, and enameled cables and wires.  The Company also produces stainless steel sheets and aluminum products including coils, sheets, and plates.  In addition, Taihan Electric offers information and communications equipment, such as optical transmission and network systems.

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Taihan Electric Wire (001440 KS)

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 2nd): NAVER, Alteogen, Samsung SDI, PEPTRON, LG Energy Solution

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in NAVER, Alteogen, Samsung SDI, PEPTRON, LG Energy...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KOSPI Size Indices: Small-To-Mid Migrations Running Up

There could be 37 migrations across categories in March, plus new listings being added. The small-to-mid cap migrations have continued to move...

Brian Freitas

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 19th): HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Samsung Electronics, NAVER, L&F

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Samsung Electronics,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Top 10 Korean Stock Picks and Key Catalysts Bi-Weekly 7 to 21 November 2025)

Our top 10 picks in the next two weeks include KT&G, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Life Insurance, Orion Corp, Dentium, Hanmi Pharm, LG Chem (pref),...

Douglas Kim

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 17th): KorZinc, Samsung Electronics, ECOPRO, SK Hynix, ECOPROBM

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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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