Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul><li>Although global stock markets are showing signs of improvement, driven by expectations of a soft landing in the world economy and potential interest rate cuts by the Fed in May, KTX maintains the view that the SET Index will underperform compared to global and regional markets (excluding China).</li><li>The recommendation for investors is to wait before increasing the investment weighting of the Thai stock market until the index weakens below 1,353 points.</li><li>This cautious stance is influenced by ongoing foreign fund outflows, with the net selling topping USD487.9mn in the first three weeks of January 2024.</li></ul>

Although global stock markets are showing signs of improvement, driven by expectations of a soft landing in the world economy and potential interest rate cuts by the Fed in May, KTX maintains the view that the SET Index will underperform compared to global and regional markets (excluding China).The recommendation for investors is to wait before increasing the investment weighting of the Thai stock market until the index weakens below 1,353 points.This cautious stance is influenced by ongoing foreign fund outflows, with the net selling topping USD487.9mn in the first three weeks of January 2024.

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The Forsyth Barr EV and Vehicle Digest delves into the automotive landscape in NZ and the accelerating electric vehicle (EV) revolution.</li><li>We aim to provide regular insights into crucial industry aspects, such as government policies, vehicle loan financing, and transaction analysis.</li><li>Further, we will periodically detail developments in consumer preferences, charging infrastructure, battery technology, and other influencing factors in the industry.</li></ul>

The Forsyth Barr EV and Vehicle Digest delves into the automotive landscape in NZ and the accelerating electric vehicle (EV) revolution.We aim to provide regular insights into crucial industry aspects, such as government policies, vehicle loan financing, and transaction analysis.Further, we will periodically detail developments in consumer preferences, charging infrastructure, battery technology, and other influencing factors in the industry.

Forsyth Barr EV and Vehicle Digest - Edition 3 — Clean Car Discount Ends

<ul><li>The US 10Y bond yield observed a weekly increase of 13.4 bps, reaching 3.93%, while the US 2Y bond yield climbed by 9.2 bps to 4.39%.</li><li>The risk of a Thai economic slowdown has diminished, thanks to anticipated economic stimulus measures following the passage of the first reading of the 2024 budget bill by the House of Representatives.</li><li>In view of this, we recommend taking profit.</li></ul>

The US 10Y bond yield observed a weekly increase of 13.4 bps, reaching 3.93%, while the US 2Y bond yield climbed by 9.2 bps to 4.39%.The risk of a Thai economic slowdown has diminished, thanks to anticipated economic stimulus measures following the passage of the first reading of the 2024 budget bill by the House of Representatives.In view of this, we recommend taking profit.

Bond Yields Reversed; SET Fully Valued Recommend Taking Profit

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

<ul><li>We summarize the Jul 2023 leading indicators as below, including number of leads, customer flows, and new orders generated, for Tesla, NIO, Li Auto, Xpeng, BYD and Aion.</li><li>Note that such data are based on a sample size of 96 stores (15- 18 stores for each brand) in 15 major cities in China.</li><li>New orders per store for these six NEV brands have been rising MoM since Apr 2023, which is consistent with our prior argument that NEV market share in China could rise sequentially for the remainder of the year. </li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

We summarize the Jul 2023 leading indicators as below, including number of leads, customer flows, and new orders generated, for Tesla, NIO, Li Auto, Xpeng, BYD and Aion.Note that such data are based on a sample size of 96 stores (15- 18 stores for each brand) in 15 major cities in China.New orders per store for these six NEV brands have been rising MoM since Apr 2023, which is consistent with our prior argument that NEV market share in China could rise sequentially for the remainder of the year. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

China Auto Sector – Jul leading indicators: NEV new orders rose MoM

<ul><li>Technically, the SET Index is expected to gain, with the resistance at 1,540 points (75-day EMA) /1,550 points and the support at 1,527/1,513 points (25-day/10-day EMA).</li><li>There are two key issues today. First, the highlight will be the second vote on the prime minister.</li><li>In addition to political issues, banks' earnings will be another key concern.</li></ul>

Technically, the SET Index is expected to gain, with the resistance at 1,540 points (75-day EMA) /1,550 points and the support at 1,527/1,513 points (25-day/10-day EMA).There are two key issues today. First, the highlight will be the second vote on the prime minister.In addition to political issues, banks' earnings will be another key concern.

United States

Tesla Inc. operates as a multinational automotive and clean energy company. The Company designs and manufactures electric vehicles, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar roof tiles, and related products and services. Tesla owns its sales and service network and sells electric power train components to other automobile manufacturers.

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Tesla (TSLA US)

No Buybacks From Foreign Investors

Although global stock markets are showing signs of improvement, driven by expectations of a soft landing in the world economy and potential...

Krungthai XSpring

Forsyth Barr EV and Vehicle Digest - Edition 3 — Clean Car Discount Ends

The Forsyth Barr EV and Vehicle Digest delves into the automotive landscape in NZ and the accelerating electric vehicle (EV) revolution.

Forsyth Barr

China Auto Sector – Jul leading indicators: NEV new orders rose MoM

We summarize the Jul 2023 leading indicators as below, including number of leads, customer flows, and new orders generated, for Tesla, NIO, Li...

CMB International

Today's Dominant Ideas

Technically, the SET Index is expected to gain, with the resistance at 1,540 points (75-day EMA) /1,550 points and the support at 1,527/1,513...

Krungthai XSpring

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No Buybacks From Foreign Investors

Although global stock markets are showing signs of improvement, driven by expectations of a soft landing in the world economy and potential...

Krungthai XSpring

Forsyth Barr EV and Vehicle Digest - Edition 3 — Clean Car Discount Ends

The Forsyth Barr EV and Vehicle Digest delves into the automotive landscape in NZ and the accelerating electric vehicle (EV) revolution.

Forsyth Barr

Bond Yields Reversed; SET Fully Valued Recommend Taking Profit

The US 10Y bond yield observed a weekly increase of 13.4 bps, reaching 3.93%, while the US 2Y bond yield climbed by 9.2 bps to 4.39%. The risk of...

Krungthai XSpring

China Auto Sector – Jul leading indicators: NEV new orders rose MoM

We summarize the Jul 2023 leading indicators as below, including number of leads, customer flows, and new orders generated, for Tesla, NIO, Li...

CMB International

Today's Dominant Ideas

Technically, the SET Index is expected to gain, with the resistance at 1,540 points (75-day EMA) /1,550 points and the support at 1,527/1,513...

Krungthai XSpring