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

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 10th. The aggregated holding was USD1,381.0bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD139mln. 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, Delta Electronics, China Development Financial, Quanta Computer, Hon Hai Precision, China Development Financial, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Delta Electronics, Hon Hai Precision.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 10th. The aggregated holding was USD1,381.0bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD139mln. 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, Delta Electronics, China Development Financial, Quanta Computer, Hon Hai Precision, China Development Financial, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Delta Electronics, Hon Hai Precision.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Oct 10th): TSMC, Delta Electronics, China Development Financial

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 10th. The aggregated short interest was USD27.2bn.</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 Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology, Winbond Electronics, King Slide Works, Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology, Winbond Electronics, King Slide Works.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 10th. The aggregated short interest was USD27.2bn.
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 Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology, Winbond Electronics, King Slide Works, Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology, Winbond Electronics, King Slide Works.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 10th): Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Equity Bottom-Up

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

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

<ul>
<li>U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on China.</li>
<li>Facing the escalation of the U.S.–China tariff war, U.S. stocks plunged on October 10 under heavy selling pressure.  </li>
<li>Facing the escalation of the U.S.–China tariff war, U.S. stocks plunged on October 10 under heavy selling pressure.  </li>
</ul>


U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on China.
Facing the escalation of the U.S.–China tariff war, U.S. stocks plunged on October 10 under heavy selling pressure.  
Facing the escalation of the U.S.–China tariff war, U.S. stocks plunged on October 10 under heavy selling pressure.  


TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): U.S. Stocks Plunged on October 10 Under Heavy Selling Pressure.

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

<ul>
<li>TSMC: +19% Premium; Good Level to Close Out for Those Short the ADR Spread</li>
<li>UMC: -3.9% Discount; Rare Deep Discount Good Level to Long the ADR Spread</li>
<li>ASE: -5.5% Discount; Any Spread Below Parity a Good Level to Long the ADR Spread</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +19% Premium; Good Level to Close Out for Those Short the ADR Spread
UMC: -3.9% Discount; Rare Deep Discount Good Level to Long the ADR Spread
ASE: -5.5% Discount; Any Spread Below Parity a Good Level to Long the ADR Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: Weak US Friday Session Opens Up Wide Opportunities Across the Board

Technology / Semiconductor / Internet Research

Nicolas Baratte

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

<ul>
<li>TSMC and UMC 3Q revenues are slightly above Guidance / Consensus. In US$, TSMC revenues growing at 40% YoY. Legacy Fab UMC growing at 4%. </li>
<li>This will continue, even if AI / HPC growth is slowing into 2026, the gap will remain wide between AI / HPC (say 35% growth) and Legacy (5%). </li>
<li>Ongoing concerns of AI investment bubble reflect “a lack of imagination” (Lisa Su). Stick with the category winners Nvidia - SK Hynix - TSMC , followed by AMD - Micron.</li>
</ul>


TSMC and UMC 3Q revenues are slightly above Guidance / Consensus. In US$, TSMC revenues growing at 40% YoY. Legacy Fab UMC growing at 4%. 
This will continue, even if AI / HPC growth is slowing into 2026, the gap will remain wide between AI / HPC (say 35% growth) and Legacy (5%). 
Ongoing concerns of AI investment bubble reflect “a lack of imagination” (Lisa Su). Stick with the category winners Nvidia - SK Hynix - TSMC , followed by AMD - Micron.


Semi Revenues Divergence Continues. AI, HPC Growing at ~45%, Everything Legacy in the Slumps.

Taiwan

United Microelectronics Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets integrated circuits (ICs) and related electronic products.  The Company's main products are consumer electronic ICs, memory ICs, personal computer peripheral ICs, and communication ICs.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

United Microelectronics Corp (2303 TT)

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Oct 10th): TSMC, Delta Electronics, China Development Financial

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC (2330 TT), Delta Electronics (2308 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 10th): Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Accton Technology (2345 TT), Yageo (2327 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): U.S. Stocks Plunged on October 10 Under Heavy Selling Pressure.

President Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on China leads to a sharp drop in U.S. stocks amid escalating trade tensions.

Patrick Liao

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: Weak US Friday Session Opens Up Wide Opportunities Across the Board

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Semi Revenues Divergence Continues. AI, HPC Growing at ~45%, Everything Legacy in the Slumps.

TSMC and UMC beat revenue expectations in 3Q, with TSMC growing at 40% YoY. The gap between AI/HPC and Legacy Fab growth is expected to widen,...

Nicolas Baratte

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Oct 10th): TSMC, Delta Electronics, China Development Financial

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC (2330 TT), Delta Electronics (2308 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 10th): Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Accton Technology (2345 TT), Yageo (2327 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): U.S. Stocks Plunged on October 10 Under Heavy Selling Pressure.

​President Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on China leads to a sharp drop in U.S. stocks amid escalating trade tensions.

Patrick Liao

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: Weak US Friday Session Opens Up Wide Opportunities Across the Board

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Semi Revenues Divergence Continues. AI, HPC Growing at ~45%, Everything Legacy in the Slumps.

​TSMC and UMC beat revenue expectations in 3Q, with TSMC growing at 40% YoY. The gap between AI/HPC and Legacy Fab growth is expected to widen,...

Nicolas Baratte

President Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on China leads to a sharp drop in U.S. stocks amid escalating trade tensions.

TSMC and UMC beat revenue expectations in 3Q, with TSMC growing at 40% YoY. The gap between AI/HPC and Legacy Fab growth is expected to widen,...