Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 29th. The aggregated holding was USD1,163.6bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD428mln. We tabulate the league tables 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 TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer, Global Unichip, TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Global Unichip, Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 29th. The aggregated holding was USD1,163.6bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD428mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer, Global Unichip, TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Global Unichip, Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 29th): TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Sep 5th. The aggregated short interest was USD25.8bn.</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 Jentech Precision Industrial, Wiwynn, Realtek Semiconductor, Hon Hai Precision, Kaori Heat Treatment, Jentech Precision Industrial, Wiwynn, Realtek Semiconductor, Hon Hai Precision, Kaori Heat Treatment.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Sep 5th. The aggregated short interest was USD25.8bn.
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 Jentech Precision Industrial, Wiwynn, Realtek Semiconductor, Hon Hai Precision, Kaori Heat Treatment, Jentech Precision Industrial, Wiwynn, Realtek Semiconductor, Hon Hai Precision, Kaori Heat Treatment.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Sep 5th): Jentech Precision Industrial, Wiwynn, Realtek Semiconductor

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>TSMC: 26.2% Premium; Historically Extreme Level to Open Fresh Short of the Spread</li>
<li>UMC: +1.0% Premium: Wait for More Extreme Level Before Going Long or Short</li>
<li>ASE: +2.7% Premium; Open Fresh Longs of ADR Spread Closer to Parity</li>
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TSMC: 26.2% Premium; Historically Extreme Level to Open Fresh Short of the Spread
UMC: +1.0% Premium: Wait for More Extreme Level Before Going Long or Short
ASE: +2.7% Premium; Open Fresh Longs of ADR Spread Closer to Parity


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Premium at Historically Extreme Level; ASE Bounces Off Parity

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16764:1" rel="noopener">Intel Corp (INTC US)</a> has not given up on Intel Foundry Service (IFS), even though it currently lacks any sizable clients.</li>
<li>We are puzzled as to why Intel former CEO Pat Gelsinger insisted on entering the foundry market, which has so far weakened Intel’s financials without generating meaningful returns.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/qualcomm-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:969:1" rel="noopener">Qualcomm Inc (QCOM US)</a> CEO has publicly stated that Intel’s manufacturing technology is still not competitive.</li>
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Intel Corp (INTC US) has not given up on Intel Foundry Service (IFS), even though it currently lacks any sizable clients.
We are puzzled as to why Intel former CEO Pat Gelsinger insisted on entering the foundry market, which has so far weakened Intel’s financials without generating meaningful returns.

Qualcomm Inc (QCOM US) CEO has publicly stated that Intel’s manufacturing technology is still not competitive.


Intel (INTC.US): Qualcomm CEO Has Publicly Stated that Intel’s Technology Is Still Not Competitive.

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Walmart's electronic shelf label shipments are growing significantly, reflecting a shift in retail technology.</li><li>Sony aims for all suppliers to use 100% renewable energy by 2031, highlighting a commitment to sustainability.</li><li>The Tech Forum 2025 predicts AI and semiconductor convergence will boost the global market to $2 trillion by 2040.</li></ul>

Walmart's electronic shelf label shipments are growing significantly, reflecting a shift in retail technology.Sony aims for all suppliers to use 100% renewable energy by 2031, highlighting a commitment to sustainability.The Tech Forum 2025 predicts AI and semiconductor convergence will boost the global market to $2 trillion by 2040.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (05-Sep-2025): Walmart sees record growth in electronic shelf

Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. manufactures integrated circuits based on its proprietary designs.  The Company offers a comprehensive set of integrated circuit fabrication processes to manufacture CMOS logic, mixed-mode, volatile and non-volatile memory and BiCMOS chips.  Taiwan Semiconductor is an affiliate of Philips Electronics N.V.

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR (TSM US)

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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR (TSM US)

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 29th): TSMC, Hon Hai Precision, Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC (2330 TT), Hon Hai Precision (2317 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Sep 5th): Jentech Precision Industrial, Wiwynn, Realtek Semiconductor

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Jentech Precision Industrial (3653 TT), Wiwynn...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Premium at Historically Extreme Level; ASE Bounces Off Parity

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Intel (INTC.US): Qualcomm CEO Has Publicly Stated that Intel’s Technology Is Still Not Competitive.

Intel has so far weakened its IFS financials without generating meaningful returns, while Qualcomm has publicly stated Intel’s manufacturing...

Patrick Liao

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (05-Sep-2025): Walmart sees record growth in electronic shelf

Walmart's electronic shelf label growth, Sony's renewable energy push, and Tech Forum 2025's AI and semiconductor convergence highlight key trends...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

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