Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Equity Bottom-Up

United Microelectronics Corp / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/united-microelectronics-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6450:1" rel="noopener">United Microelectronics Corp (2303 TT)'s</a> updated revenue outlook for 1Q24F suggests that it could be relatively flat QoQ..</li>
<li>UMC's Asian clients, particularly <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mediatek-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:772:1" rel="noopener">Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/novatek-microelectronics-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10904:1" rel="noopener">Novatek Microelectronics Corp (3034 TT)</a>, are experiencing increased demand in 1Q24F.</li>
<li>On the other hand, European and American clients are more bearish in 1Q24F and have not shown signs of improvement yet.</li>
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The United Microelectronics Corp (2303 TT)'s updated revenue outlook for 1Q24F suggests that it could be relatively flat QoQ..
UMC's Asian clients, particularly Mediatek Inc (2454 TT) and Novatek Microelectronics Corp (3034 TT), are experiencing increased demand in 1Q24F.
On the other hand, European and American clients are more bearish in 1Q24F and have not shown signs of improvement yet.


UMC (2303.TT; UMC.US): 1Q24F Outlook Could Be Flat QoQ; Asian Clients Show Optimism.

Novatek Microelectronics Corp / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/novatek-microelectronics-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10904:1" rel="noopener">Novatek Microelectronics Corp (3034 TT)</a> had reserved Apple (AAPL US) iPhone 16 Display Driver IC (DDIC) for future shipment since 3Q24F when qualification past.</li>
<li>Novatek's outlook is increasing to about 1~5% in 1Q24F, remarked a higher quarter demand than 4Q23.</li>
<li>It could be a low season in 2Q24F because the rush order shown up around Chinese New Year.  </li>
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Novatek Microelectronics Corp (3034 TT) had reserved Apple (AAPL US) iPhone 16 Display Driver IC (DDIC) for future shipment since 3Q24F when qualification past.
Novatek's outlook is increasing to about 1~5% in 1Q24F, remarked a higher quarter demand than 4Q23.
It could be a low season in 2Q24F because the rush order shown up around Chinese New Year.  


Novatek (3034.TT): Reserved IPhone 16 DDIC for 3Q24F Shipment; 1Q24F Outlook Bright.

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 TWSE Stocks as of Jan 12th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD13.4bn.</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 Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming Marine, Gigabyte Tech, Auo, Bora Pharma.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jan 12th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD13.4bn.
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 Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming Marine, Gigabyte Tech, Auo, Bora Pharma.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jan 12th): Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming Marine, Gigabyte Tech, Auo

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

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

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>TSMC: 7.7% Premium -- Spread Has Fallen Further, Likely Can Short a Bit Further</li>
<li>ASE: Drops to 5.1% Premium -- Can Consider Going Long at Current Level Due to Maxed Headroom &amp; ASE's Strong Advanced Chip Packaging Story</li>
<li>CHT: Trading at -0.9% Discount -- Good Level to Long the Spread, Rare Discount</li>
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TSMC: 7.7% Premium -- Spread Has Fallen Further, Likely Can Short a Bit Further
ASE: Drops to 5.1% Premium -- Can Consider Going Long at Current Level Due to Maxed Headroom &amp; ASE's Strong Advanced Chip Packaging Story
CHT: Trading at -0.9% Discount -- Good Level to Long the Spread, Rare Discount


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Contraction Continues; ASE & Chunghwa at Historically Rare Levels

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jan 5th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD13.4bn.</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 Wan Hai Lines, Silergy, Quanta Computer, Asustek Computer, Asia Vital.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jan 5th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD13.4bn.
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 Wan Hai Lines, Silergy, Quanta Computer, Asustek Computer, Asia Vital.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jan 5th): Wan Hai Lines, Silergy, Quanta Computer, Asustek Computer

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.

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United Microelectronics Corp (2303 TT)

UMC (2303.TT; UMC.US): 1Q24F Outlook Could Be Flat QoQ; Asian Clients Show Optimism.

UMC's updated revenue outlook for 1Q24F suggests flat growth compared to 4Q23, with increased demand from Asian clients but bearish sentiment from...

Patrick Liao

Novatek (3034.TT): Reserved IPhone 16 DDIC for 3Q24F Shipment; 1Q24F Outlook Bright.

Novatek has reserved DDIC for iPhone future shipment, with an expected increase in demand since 3Q24. However, there may be a slowdown in 2Q24 due...

Patrick Liao

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jan 12th): Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming Marine, Gigabyte Tech, Auo

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming Marine, Gigabyte...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Contraction Continues; ASE & Chunghwa at Historically Rare Levels

TSMC's premium contraction continues. ASE's premium has fallen substantially and offers potential for going long. CHT is at a rare discount,...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jan 5th): Wan Hai Lines, Silergy, Quanta Computer, Asustek Computer

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Wan Hai Lines, Silergy, Quanta Computer, Asustek...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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UMC (2303.TT; UMC.US): 1Q24F Outlook Could Be Flat QoQ; Asian Clients Show Optimism.

​UMC's updated revenue outlook for 1Q24F suggests flat growth compared to 4Q23, with increased demand from Asian clients but bearish sentiment from...

Patrick Liao

Novatek (3034.TT): Reserved IPhone 16 DDIC for 3Q24F Shipment; 1Q24F Outlook Bright.

​Novatek has reserved DDIC for iPhone future shipment, with an expected increase in demand since 3Q24. However, there may be a slowdown in 2Q24 due...

Patrick Liao

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jan 12th): Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming Marine, Gigabyte Tech, Auo

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Evergreen Marine, Yang Ming Marine, Gigabyte...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Contraction Continues; ASE & Chunghwa at Historically Rare Levels

​TSMC's premium contraction continues. ASE's premium has fallen substantially and offers potential for going long. CHT is at a rare discount,...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jan 5th): Wan Hai Lines, Silergy, Quanta Computer, Asustek Computer

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Wan Hai Lines, Silergy, Quanta Computer, Asustek...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

UMC's updated revenue outlook for 1Q24F suggests flat growth compared to 4Q23, with increased demand from Asian clients but bearish sentiment from...

Novatek has reserved DDIC for iPhone future shipment, with an expected increase in demand since 3Q24. However, there may be a slowdown in 2Q24 due...

TSMC's premium contraction continues. ASE's premium has fallen substantially and offers potential for going long. CHT is at a rare discount,...