Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>I tally 43 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - arb transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>Two new deals were discussed on Smartkarma this week: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mandom-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8353:1" rel="noopener">Mandom Corp (4917 JP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/digital-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1697:1" rel="noopener">Digital Holdings (2389 JP)</a>. Also, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/evergrande-property-services" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30921:1" rel="noopener">Evergrande Property Services (6666 HK)</a> suspended pursuant to the Takeovers Code. </li>
<li>Key updates/news took place on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pointsbet-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29102:1" rel="noopener">PointsBet Holdings (PBH AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jilin-jiutai-rural-comm-bank" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23735:1" rel="noopener">Jilin Jiutai Rural Comm Bank (6122 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/topcon-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:738:1" rel="noopener">Topcon Corp (7732 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/furukawa-battery-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6513:1" rel="noopener">Furukawa Battery (6937 JP)</a>.
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I tally 43 - mostly firm, mostly Asia-Pac - arb transactions currently being discussed and analysed on Smartkarma.
Two new deals were discussed on Smartkarma this week: Mandom Corp (4917 JP) and Digital Holdings (2389 JP). Also, Evergrande Property Services (6666 HK) suspended pursuant to the Takeovers Code. 
Key updates/news took place on PointsBet Holdings (PBH AU), Jilin Jiutai Rural Comm Bank (6122 HK), Topcon Corp (7732 JP), and Furukawa Battery (6937 JP).



(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Evergrande Property Services, Mandom, Digital Hold., Topcon, Furukawa Battery

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

DZT Research

DZT 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 Sep 5th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD26.0bn.</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 Goodman, Ramsay Health Care, WiseTech Global, Origin Energy, Ampol.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Sep 5th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD26.0bn.
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 Goodman, Ramsay Health Care, WiseTech Global, Origin Energy, Ampol.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 5th): Goodman, Ramsay Health Care, WiseTech Global, Origin Energy

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Index Rebalance

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<li>The ADDs/DELs for the ASX index family for the September 2025 index rebal event were announced after market close on Friday 5th September 2025. We got 44/47 predictions correct.</li>
<li>There are 25 ADDs and 30 DELs collectively for ASX 50, ASX 100, ASX 200, and ASX 300.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at our final flow expectations for each of these confirmed index changes.</li>
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The ADDs/DELs for the ASX index family for the September 2025 index rebal event were announced after market close on Friday 5th September 2025. We got 44/47 predictions correct.
There are 25 ADDs and 30 DELs collectively for ASX 50, ASX 100, ASX 200, and ASX 300.
In this insight, we take a look at our final flow expectations for each of these confirmed index changes.


Quiddity ASX Sep25 Results: ADDs Up Vs DELs Post-Announcement; Positioning Might Be Significant

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Aug 29th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD26.3bn.</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 Reece, Flight Centre, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, Goodman, Wesfarmers.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Aug 29th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD26.3bn.
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 Reece, Flight Centre, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, Goodman, Wesfarmers.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 29th): Reece, Flight Centre, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, Goodman

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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Highlights: Currently four pair trade opportunities across two markets and three 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.

Highlights: Currently four pair trade opportunities across two markets and three 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 (1 Sep)

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.

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

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

(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Evergrande Property Services, Mandom, Digital Hold., Topcon, Furukawa Battery

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 5th): Goodman, Ramsay Health Care, WiseTech Global, Origin Energy

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Goodman, Ramsay Health Care, WiseTech Global,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Quiddity ASX Sep25 Results: ADDs Up Vs DELs Post-Announcement; Positioning Might Be Significant

Collectively, we estimate total one-way flow of US$1.36bn for for ASX 50/100/200/300. There is significant volume build up for most of the high...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 29th): Reece, Flight Centre, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, Goodman

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Reece, Flight Centre, Sigma Pharmaceuticals,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (1 Sep)

Statistical methodology identifies four pair trade opportunities in multiple markets and sectors, offering unique insights for investors.

Gaudenz Schneider

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(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Evergrande Property Services, Mandom, Digital Hold., Topcon, Furukawa Battery

This insight provides a summary of gross/annualised spreads (on deals discussed on Smartkarma) across Asia-Pacific as at the last trading date, and...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 5th): Goodman, Ramsay Health Care, WiseTech Global, Origin Energy

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Goodman, Ramsay Health Care, WiseTech Global,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Quiddity ASX Sep25 Results: ADDs Up Vs DELs Post-Announcement; Positioning Might Be Significant

Collectively, we estimate total one-way flow of US$1.36bn for for ASX 50/100/200/300. There is significant volume build up for most of the high...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 29th): Reece, Flight Centre, Sigma Pharmaceuticals, Goodman

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Reece, Flight Centre, Sigma Pharmaceuticals,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (1 Sep)

​Statistical methodology identifies four pair trade opportunities in multiple markets and sectors, offering unique insights for investors.

Gaudenz Schneider

Statistical methodology identifies four pair trade opportunities in multiple markets and sectors, offering unique insights for investors.