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 short interest of KRX stocks as of Nov 14th. 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 Doosan Enerbility, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Alteogen, HanmiPharm, SK Hynix.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Nov 14th. 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 Doosan Enerbility, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Alteogen, HanmiPharm, SK Hynix.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 14th): Doosan Enerbility, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Alteogen

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Feb 14th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD3.7bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 SK Hynix, Hanwha Ocean.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Feb 14th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD3.7bn.
We tabulate league table 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 SK Hynix, Hanwha Ocean.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 14th): SK Hynix, Hanwha Ocean

Korea / Special Situations, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Situations

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>The KRX officially unveiled the results of the December rebalancing for KOSDAQ 150. We have a total of 15 additions and 15 deletions from the regular rebalancing.</li>
<li>The following trade-suitable stocks among the additions are Bioneer Corp, TK Chemical, AptaBio Therapeutics, Cellid, and Ecopro HN.</li>
<li>Among the deletions, these are worthy of our attention: SK Materials, Crystal Genomics, G-TreeBNT, and Icure Pharmaceutical
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The KRX officially unveiled the results of the December rebalancing for KOSDAQ 150. We have a total of 15 additions and 15 deletions from the regular rebalancing.
The following trade-suitable stocks among the additions are Bioneer Corp, TK Chemical, AptaBio Therapeutics, Cellid, and Ecopro HN.
Among the deletions, these are worthy of our attention: SK Materials, Crystal Genomics, G-TreeBNT, and Icure Pharmaceutical



15 Adds & 15 Deletes in KOSDAQ 150 Rebalancing: Passive Impact & Trade Approaches

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

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Index Rebalance

<ul>
<li>There are 15 inclusions and 15 exclusions 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> at the next rebalance to be implemented at the close on 9 December.</li>
<li>The inclusions were expected but there are a few surprises among the deletions as the Information Technology sector was spared at the expense of the Health Care sector.</li>
<li>Over the last couple of months, the inclusions have given up their early gains versus the deletions. With the announcement made, the inclusions could outperform over the next few weeks.</li>
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There are 15 inclusions and 15 exclusions for the KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX) at the next rebalance to be implemented at the close on 9 December.
The inclusions were expected but there are a few surprises among the deletions as the Information Technology sector was spared at the expense of the Health Care sector.
Over the last couple of months, the inclusions have given up their early gains versus the deletions. With the announcement made, the inclusions could outperform over the next few weeks.


KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance: Pullback Done; Buy Adds & Sell Deletes

<div>The Korea Exchange (KRX) will announce the results of the December 2021 review 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> in November. The constituent changes will be effective after the close of trading on 9 December.</div><div>
With the review period complete, we see 15 potential inclusions and exclusions for the index at the December rebalance.
The potential inclusions are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bioneer-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11487:1" rel="noopener">Bioneer Corp (064550 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bnc-korea-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34785:1" rel="noopener">BNC Korea (256840 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cellid-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34892:1" rel="noopener">Cellid (299660 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nanos-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16796:1" rel="noopener">Nanos Co Ltd (151910 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aptabio-therapeutics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34894:1" rel="noopener">AptaBio Therapeutics (293780 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/access-bio-inc-kdr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5729:1" rel="noopener">Access Bio Inc (950130 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wonik-qnc-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6828:1" rel="noopener">Wonik QnC Corp (074600 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/komico-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24033:1" rel="noopener">KoMiCo Ltd. (183300 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tk-chemical-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13428:1" rel="noopener">TK Chemical (104480 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kona-i-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19695:1" rel="noopener">Kona I Co Ltd (052400 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/coocon-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32234:1" rel="noopener">Coocon Corp (294570 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/interpark-holdings-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12073:1" rel="noopener">Interpark Holdings (035080 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dk-d-i-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9948:1" rel="noopener">Dk D&amp;I Co Ltd (033310 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/saraminhr-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8494:1" rel="noopener">SaraminHR (143240 KS)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intellian-technologies-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34895:1" rel="noopener">Intellian Technologies (189300 KS)</a>.
The potential deletions are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lemon-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28841:1" rel="noopener">Lemon Co Ltd (294140 KQ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/g-treebnt-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1933:1" rel="noopener">G Treebnt (115450 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/spigen-korea-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9852:1" rel="noopener">Spigen Korea (192440 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wisol-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14463:1" rel="noopener">Wisol Co Ltd (122990 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongkuk-structures-constru" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20412:1" rel="noopener">Dongkuk Structures &amp; Constru (100130 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ubiquoss-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14341:1" rel="noopener">Ubiquoss Holding (078070 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icure-pharm-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27142:1" rel="noopener">Icure Pharm Inc (175250 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/winix-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19972:1" rel="noopener">Winix Inc (044340 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/telcon-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15231:1" rel="noopener">Telcon Inc (200230 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/danawa-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7191:1" rel="noopener">Danawa Co Ltd (119860 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/advanced-process-systems-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24087:1" rel="noopener">Advanced Process Systems (265520 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/toptec-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7332:1" rel="noopener">Toptec Co Ltd (108230 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/optoelectronics-solutions-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2098:1" rel="noopener">Optoelectronics Solutions Co (138080 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daea-ti-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1473:1" rel="noopener">Daea Ti Co Ltd (045390 KS)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/unison-co-ltd-south-korea" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18617:1" rel="noopener">Unison Co Ltd (018000 KS)</a>.
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/huons-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16275:1" rel="noopener">Huons Co Ltd (084110 KS)</a> is a very close add and the corresponding deletion is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/koentec-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4049:1" rel="noopener">Koentec Co Ltd (029960 KS)</a>.
One-way turnover is estimated at 6.95% and the impact on the expected deletions is a lot higher than the impact on the expected inclusions.
The potential inclusions outperformed the potential deletions in August before returns flatlined in September and then dropped in October. There could be outperformance from now to the announcement of the changes.
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The Korea Exchange (KRX) will announce the results of the December 2021 review of the KOSDAQ 150 Index (KOSDQ150 INDEX) in November. The constituent changes will be effective after the close of trading on 9 December.
With the review period complete, we see 15 potential inclusions and exclusions for the index at the December rebalance.
The potential inclusions are Bioneer Corp (064550 KS), BNC Korea (256840 KS), Cellid (299660 KS), Nanos Co Ltd (151910 KS), AptaBio Therapeutics (293780 KS), Access Bio Inc (950130 KS), Wonik QnC Corp (074600 KS), KoMiCo Ltd. (183300 KS), TK Chemical (104480 KS), Kona I Co Ltd (052400 KS), Coocon Corp (294570 KS), Interpark Holdings (035080 KS), Dk D&amp;I Co Ltd (033310 KS), SaraminHR (143240 KS) and Intellian Technologies (189300 KS).
The potential deletions are Lemon Co Ltd (294140 KQ), G Treebnt (115450 KS), Spigen Korea (192440 KS), Wisol Co Ltd (122990 KS), Dongkuk Structures &amp; Constru (100130 KS), Ubiquoss Holding (078070 KS), Icure Pharm Inc (175250 KS), Winix Inc (044340 KS), Telcon Inc (200230 KS), Danawa Co Ltd (119860 KS), Advanced Process Systems (265520 KS), Toptec Co Ltd (108230 KS), Optoelectronics Solutions Co (138080 KS), Daea Ti Co Ltd (045390 KS) and Unison Co Ltd (018000 KS).
Huons Co Ltd (084110 KS) is a very close add and the corresponding deletion is Koentec Co Ltd (029960 KS).
One-way turnover is estimated at 6.95% and the impact on the expected deletions is a lot higher than the impact on the expected inclusions.
The potential inclusions outperformed the potential deletions in August before returns flatlined in September and then dropped in October. There could be outperformance from now to the announcement of the changes.


KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance Preview: 15 Potential Changes and Large Turnover

South Korea

Ubiquoss Holdings Inc. provides networking equipments. The Company offers broadband access switches, voice-based intelligent network system, next generation Internet protocol, and advanced intelligent networking products.

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Ubiquoss Holding (078070 KS)

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Nov 14th): Doosan Enerbility, HD HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, Alteogen

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

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 14th): SK Hynix, Hanwha Ocean

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in SK Hynix, Hanwha Ocean.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

15 Adds & 15 Deletes in KOSDAQ 150 Rebalancing: Passive Impact & Trade Approaches

The KOSDAQ 150 December rebalancing features a total of 15 additions and 15 deletions. This post details the results as well as the passive impact...

Sanghyun Park

KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance: Pullback Done; Buy Adds & Sell Deletes

There are 15 changes for the KOSDAQ150 index in December. The impact on the deletions is larger than that on the inclusions. A long adds/short...

Brian Freitas

KOSDAQ150 Index Rebalance Preview: 15 Potential Changes and Large Turnover

At the end of the review period, we see 15 potential changes for the KOSDAQ150 index. Most of the changes are high probability. The adds could...

Brian Freitas

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