Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Stay long <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kakaku-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7408:1" rel="noopener">Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP)</a>. Don't sell yet. And definitely stay long <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/digital-garage-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13747:1" rel="noopener">Digital Garage (4819 JP)</a>.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yamada-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16273:1" rel="noopener">Yamada Corp (6392 JP)</a>/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/edion-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14358:1" rel="noopener">Edion Corp (2730 JP)</a> combination gives both a platform. What they do with it is the question that the initial announcement left entirely unanswered.</li>
<li>At a multi-year low implied stub; and an all-time low simple ratio (<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ytl-corp-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8553:1" rel="noopener">YTL (YTL MK)</a>/<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ytl-power-international-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1239:1" rel="noopener">YTL Power (YTLP MK)</a>), if you can set up the stub here cleanly, do so.</li>
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Stay long Kakaku.com Inc (2371 JP). Don't sell yet. And definitely stay long Digital Garage (4819 JP).
The Yamada Corp (6392 JP)/Edion Corp (2730 JP) combination gives both a platform. What they do with it is the question that the initial announcement left entirely unanswered.
At a multi-year low implied stub; and an all-time low simple ratio (YTL (YTL MK)/YTL Power (YTLP MK)), if you can set up the stub here cleanly, do so.


Last Week In Event SPACE: Digital Garage/Kakaku.com, Yamada Corp/Edion Corp, YTL/YTL Power, Strategy

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 Jul 3rd (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.1bn.</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 AGL Energy, National Australia Bank, Ampol, Transurban, James Hardie Industries.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 3rd (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.1bn.
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 AGL Energy, National Australia Bank, Ampol, Transurban, James Hardie Industries.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 3rd): AGL Energy, National Australia Bank, Ampol, Transurban

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

Commonwealth Bank of Australia / 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: In Australia, currently five pair trade opportunities persist across three sectors.</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: In Australia, currently five pair trade opportunities persist across three sectors.

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.


Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (7July 2026)

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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 29th June, published on the 3rd July.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.2bn into "Retail"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.7bn out of "Diversified Metals". Net shorts declined A$0.8bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pro-medicus-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13516:1" rel="noopener">Pro Medicus (PME AU)</a>, <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/aristocrat-leisure-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10303:1" rel="noopener">Aristocrat Leisure (ALL AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mineral-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15103:1" rel="noopener">Mineral Resources (MIN AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woodside-energy-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13190:1" rel="noopener">Woodside Energy Group (WDS 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 29th June, published on the 3rd July.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.2bn into "Retail"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.7bn out of "Diversified Metals". Net shorts declined A$0.8bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Pro Medicus (PME AU), Wesfarmers (WES AU), Aristocrat Leisure (ALL AU), Mineral Resources (MIN AU), and Woodside Energy Group (WDS AU).


Aussie Shorts [29 June 2026]: Pro Medicus, Wesfarmers, Aristocrat Leisure , MinRes, Woodside Energy

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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 13 pair trade opportunities persist across six markets and eight sectors.
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<li>
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>
</ul>



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 13 pair trade opportunities persist across six markets and eight sectors.


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 (6 Jul 2026)

Australia

Woodside Energy Group Ltd operates as a petroleum exploration and production company. The Company offers crude oil, natural gas, and other petroleum products. Woodside Energy Group serves customers worldwide.

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Woodside Energy Group (WDS AU)

Last Week In Event SPACE: Digital Garage/Kakaku.com, Yamada Corp/Edion Corp, YTL/YTL Power, Strategy

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 3rd): AGL Energy, National Australia Bank, Ampol, Transurban

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in AGL Energy, National Australia Bank, Ampol,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (7July 2026)

Discover five pair trade opportunities across three sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Aussie Shorts [29 June 2026]: Pro Medicus, Wesfarmers, Aristocrat Leisure , MinRes, Woodside Energy

Net shorts declined A$0.8bn week-on-week. Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Pro Medicus, Wesfarmers, Aristocrat Leisure,...

David Blennerhassett

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (6 Jul 2026)

Discover 13 pair trade opportunities across six markets and eight sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

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Last Week In Event SPACE: Digital Garage/Kakaku.com, Yamada Corp/Edion Corp, YTL/YTL Power, Strategy

It’s Sunday! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed during the...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 3rd): AGL Energy, National Australia Bank, Ampol, Transurban

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in AGL Energy, National Australia Bank, Ampol,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Australia: Relative Value Opportunities and Pair Trades (7July 2026)

​Discover five pair trade opportunities across three sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Aussie Shorts [29 June 2026]: Pro Medicus, Wesfarmers, Aristocrat Leisure , MinRes, Woodside Energy

Net shorts declined A$0.8bn week-on-week. Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Pro Medicus, Wesfarmers, Aristocrat Leisure,...

David Blennerhassett

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (6 Jul 2026)

​Discover 13 pair trade opportunities across six markets and eight sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Discover five pair trade opportunities across three sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Discover 13 pair trade opportunities across six markets and eight sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.