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

Equity Bottom-Up

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Management Addresses Recently Closed US$2.5B Strategic Placement. SanDisk, Kioxia, SK Hynix's Solidigm, and Cisco took 10.19% of Nanya Technology (2408 TT) to lock in legacy DRAM supply.</li>
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FY1Q26 Confirms Supply-Driven Tightness That Will Persist. Nanya reported 67.9% gross margin with ASPs +&gt;70% QoQ on falling bit shipments; management cannot satisfy market demand this year.</li>
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Close Our Long <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sk-hynix-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16955:1" rel="noopener">SK Hynix (000660 KS)</a> / Short <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nanya-technology-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3269:1" rel="noopener">Nanya Technology (2408 TT)</a> Pair. SK has rallied to new highs while Nanya has retraced from its peak.</li>
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Management Addresses Recently Closed US$2.5B Strategic Placement. SanDisk, Kioxia, SK Hynix's Solidigm, and Cisco took 10.19% of Nanya Technology (2408 TT) to lock in legacy DRAM supply.

FY1Q26 Confirms Supply-Driven Tightness That Will Persist. Nanya reported 67.9% gross margin with ASPs +&gt;70% QoQ on falling bit shipments; management cannot satisfy market demand this year.

Close Our Long SK Hynix (000660 KS) / Short Nanya Technology (2408 TT) Pair. SK has rallied to new highs while Nanya has retraced from its peak.


Why Nanya Results and Placement Mean Memory Tightness to Last Much Longer; Close SK Hynix/Nanya Pair

Asia and Global Semiconductor and Tech Research

Andrew Lu

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Despite recent strong performance (17% ytd) across US and Taiwan semiconductor index, we are turning a bit cautious here because Taiwan Semi/Tech July sales are somehow below seasonal and below our expectations. If analysts start to factor in 3-4% appreciation on NT$ against US starting July, earnings prospects in 2H16 for semi and tech companies might not be as strong as market estimated earlier. In conclusion, we believe not much sales momentum left over before we see a seasonal semiconductor…

Despite recent strong performance (17% ytd) across US and Taiwan semiconductor index, we are turning a bit cautious here because Taiwan Semi/Tech July sales are somehow below seasonal and below our expectations. If analysts start to factor in 3-4% appreciation on NT$ against US starting July, earnings prospects in 2H16 for semi and tech companies might not be as strong as market estimated earlier. In conclusion, we believe not much sales momentum left over before we see a seasonal semiconductor…

Insights from Taiwan Semi/Tech July Sales

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 foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Apr 10th. The aggregated holding was USD1,771.1bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD5,294mln. 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, Quanta Computer, Delta Electronics, Yageo, Wistron.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Apr 10th. The aggregated holding was USD1,771.1bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD5,294mln. 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, Quanta Computer, Delta Electronics, Yageo, Wistron.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Apr 10th): TSMC, Quanta Computer, Delta Electronics, Yageo, Wistron

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Apr 10th. The aggregated short interest was USD35.6bn.</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 MediaTek, Nanya Technology, CTBC Financial, Winbond Electronics, Elite Material.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Apr 10th. The aggregated short interest was USD35.6bn.
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 MediaTek, Nanya Technology, CTBC Financial, Winbond Electronics, Elite Material.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Apr 10th): MediaTek, Nanya Technology, CTBC Financial

Starting July 14, 2016, TSMC will first report 2Q16 results and provide 3Q16 guidance to kick off semi/tech earnings season. Our report takeaways suggest strengths in foundry, fabless, and display vendors to drive Taiwan semi sales recovery of 17% y/y in June and 8 out 12 vendors reported a beat on 2Q16 sales guidance. Despite the strengths, we saw weaknesses in power amplifier, touch panel, and solar vendors and our semi leading indicator fell to 8% in June 2016 from this year peak of 31% in…

Starting July 14, 2016, TSMC will first report 2Q16 results and provide 3Q16 guidance to kick off semi/tech earnings season. Our report takeaways suggest strengths in foundry, fabless, and display vendors to drive Taiwan semi sales recovery of 17% y/y in June and 8 out 12 vendors reported a beat on 2Q16 sales guidance. Despite the strengths, we saw weaknesses in power amplifier, touch panel, and solar vendors and our semi leading indicator fell to 8% in June 2016 from this year peak of 31% in…

Taiwan

Winbond Electronics Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells integrated circuits (IC) and related products.  The Company sells its products in Taiwan, the United States, and Hong Kong.

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Winbond Electronics (2344 TT)

Why Nanya Results and Placement Mean Memory Tightness to Last Much Longer; Close SK Hynix/Nanya Pair

Nanya investors secure legacy DRAM supply with US$2.5B placement, Nanya enjoying supply-driven tightness as ASPs soar, consider closing long SK...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Insights from Taiwan Semi/Tech July Sales

Despite recent strong performance (17% ytd) across US and Taiwan semiconductor index, we are turning a bit cautious here because Taiwan Semi/Tech...

Andrew Lu

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Apr 10th): TSMC, Quanta Computer, Delta Electronics, Yageo, Wistron

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC, Quanta Computer, Delta Electronics, Yageo,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Apr 10th): MediaTek, Nanya Technology, CTBC Financial

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in MediaTek, Nanya Technology, CTBC Financial,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Points from Taiwan Semi/Tech 2Q Sales

Starting July 14, 2016, TSMC will first report 2Q16 results and provide 3Q16 guidance to kick off semi/tech earnings season. Our report takeaways...

Andrew Lu

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Why Nanya Results and Placement Mean Memory Tightness to Last Much Longer; Close SK Hynix/Nanya Pair

​Nanya investors secure legacy DRAM supply with US$2.5B placement, Nanya enjoying supply-driven tightness as ASPs soar, consider closing long SK...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Insights from Taiwan Semi/Tech July Sales

Despite recent strong performance (17% ytd) across US and Taiwan semiconductor index, we are turning a bit cautious here because Taiwan Semi/Tech...

Andrew Lu

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Apr 10th): TSMC, Quanta Computer, Delta Electronics, Yageo, Wistron

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC, Quanta Computer, Delta Electronics, Yageo,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Apr 10th): MediaTek, Nanya Technology, CTBC Financial

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in MediaTek, Nanya Technology, CTBC Financial,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Points from Taiwan Semi/Tech 2Q Sales

Starting July 14, 2016, TSMC will first report 2Q16 results and provide 3Q16 guidance to kick off semi/tech earnings season. Our report takeaways...

Andrew Lu

Nanya investors secure legacy DRAM supply with US$2.5B placement, Nanya enjoying supply-driven tightness as ASPs soar, consider closing long SK...