Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The Hong Kong Alpha simulated portfolio returned 0.97% in March outperforming its benchmark by 1.1%.  Since inception the portfolio has outperformed Hong Kong indexes by 8% to 11%.</li>
<li>The portfolio has generated alpha while maintaining a correlation of 0.8 and a beta of 1.05.  The HK Alpha portfolio has a Sharpe ratio of 2.19 YTD.</li>
<li>On 3/31/25 we sold <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-electric-group-company-limited-d542164d-4d5a-4ce0-b33e-5fe6bc34722c" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8777:1" rel="noopener">Shanghai Electric Group Company (2727 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/citic-securities-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:463:1" rel="noopener">Citic Securities (H) (6030 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sands-china-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:182:1" rel="noopener">Sands China (1928 HK)</a> , and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sunny-optical-technology-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13363:1" rel="noopener">Sunny Optical Technology Group (2382 HK)</a></li>
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The Hong Kong Alpha simulated portfolio returned 0.97% in March outperforming its benchmark by 1.1%.  Since inception the portfolio has outperformed Hong Kong indexes by 8% to 11%.
The portfolio has generated alpha while maintaining a correlation of 0.8 and a beta of 1.05.  The HK Alpha portfolio has a Sharpe ratio of 2.19 YTD.
On 3/31/25 we sold Shanghai Electric Group Company (2727 HK) , Citic Securities (H) (6030 HK) , Sands China (1928 HK) , and Sunny Optical Technology Group (2382 HK)


HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anta-sports-products-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10261:1" rel="noopener">Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)</a>'s strong FY24 result is masked by one-offs and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amer-sports-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21751:1" rel="noopener">Amer Sports (AS US)</a>. Without them, its earnings would have declined by an alarming 5.4% in 2H24. </li>
<li>Its ANTA and FILA brands have seen YoY operating profit drop in 2H24, with heavy margin pressure. Their revenue growth has also showed meaningful slowdown sequentially.</li>
<li>The 18.6x PER for FY25 is at a 50% premium to the sector, but the market expectation of 15% growth looks challenging. The YTD rally has opened room for profit-taking.</li>
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Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)'s strong FY24 result is masked by one-offs and Amer Sports (AS US). Without them, its earnings would have declined by an alarming 5.4% in 2H24. 
Its ANTA and FILA brands have seen YoY operating profit drop in 2H24, with heavy margin pressure. Their revenue growth has also showed meaningful slowdown sequentially.
The 18.6x PER for FY25 is at a 50% premium to the sector, but the market expectation of 15% growth looks challenging. The YTD rally has opened room for profit-taking.


Anta Sports (2020 HK): Need to Exercise Caution

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.

Topsports International / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Supported by our channel checks and comments by management of various brands (Adidas, Pou Sheng, 361 Degrees), we believe the sportswear sector has turned around in YTD 2025 vs 4Q24 (decent retail sales growth during CNY, retail discounts may be high but are likely to bottom out after CNY as inventory has finally normalized).</li><li>We see further upside for Topsports in FY26E, thanks to: 1) a better macro environment, 2) more new product launches, 3) better inventory level and discounts, 4) more support from principal brands, and 5) rapid outdoor brand growth. We upgrade to BUY and revise up TP to HK$ 4.51</li><li>We have turned more positive on FY26E, because of the macro environment, lowered inventory and discount risks and better momentum from the principal brands (more new product launches and margin support).</li></ul>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.

Supported by our channel checks and comments by management of various brands (Adidas, Pou Sheng, 361 Degrees), we believe the sportswear sector has turned around in YTD 2025 vs 4Q24 (decent retail sales growth during CNY, retail discounts may be high but are likely to bottom out after CNY as inventory has finally normalized).We see further upside for Topsports in FY26E, thanks to: 1) a better macro environment, 2) more new product launches, 3) better inventory level and discounts, 4) more support from principal brands, and 5) rapid outdoor brand growth. We upgrade to BUY and revise up TP to HK$ 4.51We have turned more positive on FY26E, because of the macro environment, lowered inventory and discount risks and better momentum from the principal brands (more new product launches and margin support).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.

Topsports (6110 HK) - Improved in 2H25E, More Catalysts in FY26E

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-dongxiang-group-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1068:1" rel="noopener">China Dongxiang (3818 HK)</a>'s share price change has not sufficiently reflected <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd-d7b798e2-202d-4e01-9a1e-799e2ae8f0c7" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28434:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group (9988 HK)</a>'s movement. Their share price ratio is now at a historical low. </li>
<li>Its SOTP value increased by HK$927m with the surge in its PE, unlisted and fixed-income investment value, but its market capitalisation has gone up by just HK$258m.</li>
<li>Holdings in unlisted assets like Ant Financial and JD Technology (JD Digital) will benefit from the AI bonanza and the better sentiment in the HK IPO market.</li>
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China Dongxiang (3818 HK)'s share price change has not sufficiently reflected Alibaba Group (9988 HK)'s movement. Their share price ratio is now at a historical low. 
Its SOTP value increased by HK$927m with the surge in its PE, unlisted and fixed-income investment value, but its market capitalisation has gone up by just HK$258m.
Holdings in unlisted assets like Ant Financial and JD Technology (JD Digital) will benefit from the AI bonanza and the better sentiment in the HK IPO market.


China Dongxiang (3818 HK): More than Just BABA

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hong Kong and China shares have outperformed most Asian markets over the last year.  In HK the consumer discretionary sector has lost strength and momentum over the last 4 weeks.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cssc-hong-kong-shipping-co-l" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28068:1" rel="noopener">CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Ltd (3877 HK)</a> was rated BUY after reporting strong results.  Analysts have a target price of $2.50 on the stock.
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<li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bosideng-international-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6537:1" rel="noopener">Bosideng International Holdings (3998 HK)</a> has shown earnings growth exceeding revenue growth for the last seven years. Technically, the stock looks weak near term, but analysts project 60% upside.</li>
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Hong Kong and China shares have outperformed most Asian markets over the last year.  In HK the consumer discretionary sector has lost strength and momentum over the last 4 weeks.

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Co Ltd (3877 HK) was rated BUY after reporting strong results.  Analysts have a target price of $2.50 on the stock.

Bosideng International Holdings (3998 HK) has shown earnings growth exceeding revenue growth for the last seven years. Technically, the stock looks weak near term, but analysts project 60% upside.


BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Update (January 10)

Hong Kong

Topsports International Holdings Limited is a leading sportswear retailer primarily engaged in the trading of sports shoes and apparel, and the distribution of international brands such as Nike, Adidas, and Puma. The company also leases commercial spaces for concessionaire sales and operates in the esports sector. It was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong.

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Topsports International (6110 HK)

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David Mudd

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Need to Exercise Caution

Anta's strong FY24 result was overshadowed by one-offs and Amer's impact, with earnings declining by 5.4% in 2H24. ANTA and FILA brands facing...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Topsports (6110 HK) - Improved in 2H25E, More Catalysts in FY26E

Supported by our channel checks and comments by management of various brands (Adidas, Pou Sheng, 361 Degrees), we believe the sportswear sector has...

CMB International

China Dongxiang (3818 HK): More than Just BABA

CNDX's share price has not reflected BABA's, and the price ratio is at a historical low. The change in market cap has not kept pace with SOTP. Its...

Osbert Tang, CFA

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Update (January 10)

HK/China markets have outperformed other Asian markets since the beginning of 2024. In HK the consumer discretionary sector has lost momentum as...

David Mudd

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HONG KONG ALPHA PORTFOLIO (March 2025)

The Hong Kong Alpha portfolio returned 0.97% in March outperforming its benchmark by 1.1%. Since inception the portfolio has outperformed Hong...

David Mudd

Anta Sports (2020 HK): Need to Exercise Caution

​Anta's strong FY24 result was overshadowed by one-offs and Amer's impact, with earnings declining by 5.4% in 2H24. ANTA and FILA brands facing...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Topsports (6110 HK) - Improved in 2H25E, More Catalysts in FY26E

Supported by our channel checks and comments by management of various brands (Adidas, Pou Sheng, 361 Degrees), we believe the sportswear sector has...

CMB International

China Dongxiang (3818 HK): More than Just BABA

​CNDX's share price has not reflected BABA's, and the price ratio is at a historical low. The change in market cap has not kept pace with SOTP. Its...

Osbert Tang, CFA

BUY/SELL/HOLD: Hong Kong Stock Update (January 10)

HK/China markets have outperformed other Asian markets since the beginning of 2024. In HK the consumer discretionary sector has lost momentum as...

David Mudd

Anta's strong FY24 result was overshadowed by one-offs and Amer's impact, with earnings declining by 5.4% in 2H24. ANTA and FILA brands facing...

CNDX's share price has not reflected BABA's, and the price ratio is at a historical low. The change in market cap has not kept pace with SOTP. Its...