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.

Index Rebalance

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<li>HSIL announced the Sep 2026 rebalance results, with two ADDs and no DELETE.</li>
<li>Hua Hong Grace and Weichai Power join the HSI on 7 Sep 2026.</li>
<li>Both ADDs fell into the announcement. Historically, positive opening gaps averaged -2.3% post-open, so we wait for the open before sizing.</li>
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HSIL announced the Sep 2026 rebalance results, with two ADDs and no DELETE.
Hua Hong Grace and Weichai Power join the HSI on 7 Sep 2026.
Both ADDs fell into the announcement. Historically, positive opening gaps averaged -2.3% post-open, so we wait for the open before sizing.


HSI Sep 2026 Index Rebalance: Post-Announcement Positioning

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 196 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 79.8% as of Aug 21st.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by -3.0ppt week-on-week, led by communication services, utilities, health care.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Smic, China South Air, Gtht, Yankuang Energy, China Telecom, Haier Smarthome.</li>
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We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 196 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 79.8% as of Aug 21st.
The average A-H premium changed by -3.0ppt week-on-week, led by communication services, utilities, health care.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Smic, China South Air, Gtht, Yankuang Energy, China Telecom, Haier Smarthome.


A-H Premium Weekly (Aug 21st): Smic, China South Air, Gtht, Yankuang Energy, China Telecom

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<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 196 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 82.7% as of Aug 14th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by 1.0ppt week-on-week, led by consumer staples, health care, materials and offset by information technology, energy, real estate.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Muyuan Foods Group Co Ltd-H, Innocare Pharma Ltd-H, Luxshare Ict, China Telecom.</li>
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We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 196 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 82.7% as of Aug 14th.
The average A-H premium changed by 1.0ppt week-on-week, led by consumer staples, health care, materials and offset by information technology, energy, real estate.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Muyuan Foods Group Co Ltd-H, Innocare Pharma Ltd-H, Luxshare Ict, China Telecom.


A-H Premium Weekly (Aug 14th): Muyuan Foods Group Co Ltd-H, Innocare Pharma Ltd-H, Luxshare Ict

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<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Aug 7th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Wuxi Apptec, Zijin Gold Intl, Kingboard Laminates, Minimax, CCB, ICBC, Petrochina.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Aug 7th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in Wuxi Apptec, Zijin Gold Intl, Kingboard Laminates, Minimax, CCB, ICBC, Petrochina.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Wuxi Apptec, Zijin Gold Intl, Kingboard Laminates, Minimax, CCB, ICBC

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The launch of Hang Seng Stock Connect Hydrogen Energy Index highlights the growing importance of hydrogen energy use and will stimulate more interest in this emerging sector. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/weichai-power-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12508:1" rel="noopener">Weichai Power (2338 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/enn-energy-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:316:1" rel="noopener">ENN Energy (2688 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/power-assets-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:788:1" rel="noopener">Power Assets (6 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-lead-intelligent-equi-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27971:1" rel="noopener">Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equi-A (300450 CH)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ningxia-baofeng-energy-group-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29945:1" rel="noopener">Ningxia Baofeng Energy-A (600989 CH)</a> are the five largest constituents. </li>
<li>We believe many of these companies are just generating a tiny portion of revenue and profit from the hydrogen initiatives, but the long-term prospects are positive. </li>
</ul>


The launch of Hang Seng Stock Connect Hydrogen Energy Index highlights the growing importance of hydrogen energy use and will stimulate more interest in this emerging sector. 

Weichai Power (2338 HK), ENN Energy (2688 HK), Power Assets (6 HK), Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equi-A (300450 CH) and Ningxia Baofeng Energy-A (600989 CH) are the five largest constituents. 
We believe many of these companies are just generating a tiny portion of revenue and profit from the hydrogen initiatives, but the long-term prospects are positive. 


China's Hydrogen Economy: Newly Launched Hang Seng Stock Connect Hydrogen Energy Index

China

Weichai Power Co., Ltd. specializes in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of vehicles and parts. The Company produces engines, heavy vehicles, light vehicles, construction machinery, hydraulic products, automotive electronics, and related parts. Weichai Power markets its products across worldwide.

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HSI Sep 2026 Index Rebalance: Post-Announcement Positioning

Hang Seng Indexes announced two ADDs and no DELETE for the August 2026 review after market close on 21 Aug 2026. We review the pre-announcement...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

A-H Premium Weekly (Aug 21st): Smic, China South Air, Gtht, Yankuang Energy, China Telecom

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Smic, China South Air, Gtht, Yankuang Energy, China Telecom,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

A-H Premium Weekly (Aug 14th): Muyuan Foods Group Co Ltd-H, Innocare Pharma Ltd-H, Luxshare Ict

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Muyuan Foods Group Co Ltd-H, Innocare Pharma Ltd-H, Luxshare...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Short Interest Weekly: Wuxi Apptec, Zijin Gold Intl, Kingboard Laminates, Minimax, CCB, ICBC

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Aug 7th and highlight short interest changes in Wuxi Apptec, Zijin Gold...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

China's Hydrogen Economy: Newly Launched Hang Seng Stock Connect Hydrogen Energy Index

The launch of Hydrogen Energy Index highlights growing importance of hydrogen energy use and will stimulate more interest in this emerging sector....

Osbert Tang, CFA

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