Global Equities, Multi-Asset PM, Dantes Outlook

Damanick Dantes, CMT

Global Equities, Multi-Asset PM

Dantes Outlook

We invest over a full market cycle, using multi-asset portfolios tailored to each global client, from individuals to family offices.

Built to Endure

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)</a> appears oversold vs. world equities, but has not sustained upside momentum to warrant a broad allocation. Although dividends are nice over the long run.</li>
<li>We constructed a 12-name basket that can scale as the index trend improves. The basket holds a mix of cyclical and defensive stocks.</li>
<li>A narrower rate differential with the US may help, but significantly less so for USD-investors like us. The bar is high for Aussie equities, so we prefer stock selection.</li>
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The S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX) appears oversold vs. world equities, but has not sustained upside momentum to warrant a broad allocation. Although dividends are nice over the long run.
We constructed a 12-name basket that can scale as the index trend improves. The basket holds a mix of cyclical and defensive stocks.
A narrower rate differential with the US may help, but significantly less so for USD-investors like us. The bar is high for Aussie equities, so we prefer stock selection.


Australia: Value Down Under Awaiting Confirmation. Here’s a Stock Basket That Scales

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlight: Currently eight pair trade opportunities across three markets and four sectors persist.</li>
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs. </li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlight: Currently eight pair trade opportunities across three markets and four sectors persist.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs. 


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (25 Aug)

Smartkarma AI Primers, Smartkarma

αSK Primers

Smartkarma AI Primers

Smartkarma

Smartkarma unites the fragmented investment industry, connecting institutional investors, independent research providers, and corporates within a single network.

Research Reinvented

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (SOL AU)

<ul>
 <li>Washington H. Soul Pattinson (SOL) is a diversified investment house with a 120+ year history, offering investors exposure to a broad portfolio of uncorrelated assets across various classes, including listed equities, private equity, property, and credit.</li>
 <li>The company has an unparalleled track record of consistently growing dividends, having increased its payout to shareholders for over two decades, supported by a long-term, value-oriented investment philosophy focused on cash-generative businesses.</li>
 <li>A recent strategic merger with Brickworks has simplified the corporate structure, unlocked strategic flexibility, and provided a net cash balance sheet, positioning SOL to capitalize on new investment opportunities across its target asset classes.</li>
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  Washington H. Soul Pattinson (SOL) is a diversified investment house with a 120+ year history, offering investors exposure to a broad portfolio of uncorrelated assets across various classes, including listed equities, private equity, property, and credit.
  The company has an unparalleled track record of consistently growing dividends, having increased its payout to shareholders for over two decades, supported by a long-term, value-oriented investment philosophy focused on cash-generative businesses.
  A recent strategic merger with Brickworks has simplified the corporate structure, unlocked strategic flexibility, and provided a net cash balance sheet, positioning SOL to capitalize on new investment opportunities across its target asset classes.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

Primer: Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (SOL AU) - Apr 2026

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 5th October, published on the 9th October.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.7bn into "Metals &amp; Mining"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.03bn out of "Coal". Net shorts increased A$2.5bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wesfarmers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1104:1" rel="noopener">Wesfarmers (WES AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/northern-star-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4243:1" rel="noopener">Northern Star Resources (NST AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pinnacle-investment-management" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20624:1" rel="noopener">Pinnacle Investment Management (PNI AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alcoa-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45100:1" rel="noopener">Alcoa Corporation (AAI AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lynas-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20374:1" rel="noopener">Lynas Corp (LYC AU)</a>.</li>
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Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 5th October, published on the 9th October.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.7bn into "Metals &amp; Mining"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.03bn out of "Coal". Net shorts increased A$2.5bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Wesfarmers (WES AU), Northern Star Resources (NST AU), Pinnacle Investment Management (PNI AU), Alcoa Corporation (AAI AU), and Lynas Corp (LYC AU).


Aussie Shorts [5th Oct 2026]: Wesfarmers , Northern Star Res., Pinnacle Investment, Alcoa, Lynas

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 2nd (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD50.5bn.</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 Northern Star Resources, Alcoa, Wesfarmers, Brambles, Suncorp.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 2nd (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD50.5bn.
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 Northern Star Resources, Alcoa, Wesfarmers, Brambles, Suncorp.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): Northern Star Resources, Alcoa, Wesfarmers, Brambles, Suncorp

Australia

Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Company Limited is an investment holding company. The Company owns shares and properties, coal mining, bulk handling, commercial television licensee, telecommunications carrier, merchant banking, funds management, pharmaceutical retailing, manufacture, processing and marketing of biscuits and cakes.

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Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (SOL AU)

Australia: Value Down Under Awaiting Confirmation. Here’s a Stock Basket That Scales

Australian shares have lagged for a while, but we see opportunity in a basket of trending stocks. We can scale up if the index improves, while...

Damanick Dantes, CMT

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (25 Aug)

Quantitative analysis identifies eight pair trade opportunities across three markets and four sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Gaudenz Schneider

Primer: Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (SOL AU) - Apr 2026

Washington H. Soul Pattinson (SOL) is a diversified investment house with a 120+ year history, offering investors exposure to a broad portfolio...

αSK Primers

Aussie Shorts [5th Oct 2026]: Wesfarmers , Northern Star Res., Pinnacle Investment, Alcoa, Lynas

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.7bn into "Metals & Mining"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.03bn out of...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): Northern Star Resources, Alcoa, Wesfarmers, Brambles, Suncorp

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Alcoa, Wesfarmers,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Australia: Value Down Under Awaiting Confirmation. Here’s a Stock Basket That Scales

Australian shares have lagged for a while, but we see opportunity in a basket of trending stocks. We can scale up if the index improves, while...

Damanick Dantes, CMT

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (25 Aug)

​Quantitative analysis identifies eight pair trade opportunities across three markets and four sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Gaudenz Schneider

Primer: Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (SOL AU) - Apr 2026

Washington H. Soul Pattinson (SOL) is a diversified investment house with a 120+ year history, offering investors exposure to a broad portfolio...

αSK Primers

Aussie Shorts [5th Oct 2026]: Wesfarmers , Northern Star Res., Pinnacle Investment, Alcoa, Lynas

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.7bn into "Metals & Mining"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.03bn out of...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): Northern Star Resources, Alcoa, Wesfarmers, Brambles, Suncorp

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Alcoa, Wesfarmers,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Quantitative analysis identifies eight pair trade opportunities across three markets and four sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.