Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tokyo-steel-mfg-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16195:1" rel="noopener">Tokyo Steel (5423 JP)</a>'s cost are up, but Japan's still a net scrap exporter, with enough scrap to keep Japan scrap prices low enough to keep electric arc furnaces competitive.</li>
<li>I can't see FIRB stomping on the Kestrel  deal. Perhaps behavioural remedies, where possible, such that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yancoal-australia-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4145:1" rel="noopener">Yancoal Australia (YAL AU)</a> doesn't divert the majority of the exports to China.</li>
<li>IDX has considerable work to do to address transparency, investability, and credibility. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/barito-pacific-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8851:1" rel="noopener">Barito Pacific (BRPT IJ)</a> and 64.7%-held <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pt-barito-renewables-energy-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40150:1" rel="noopener">Barito Renewables Energy (BREN IJ)</a> are both uninvestable.</li>
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Tokyo Steel (5423 JP)'s cost are up, but Japan's still a net scrap exporter, with enough scrap to keep Japan scrap prices low enough to keep electric arc furnaces competitive.
I can't see FIRB stomping on the Kestrel  deal. Perhaps behavioural remedies, where possible, such that Yancoal Australia (YAL AU) doesn't divert the majority of the exports to China.
IDX has considerable work to do to address transparency, investability, and credibility. Barito Pacific (BRPT IJ) and 64.7%-held Barito Renewables Energy (BREN IJ) are both uninvestable.


Last Week In Event SPACE: Tokyo Steel, Yancoal, Sun Corp/Cellebrite, Barito Pacific/Renewables

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 eleven pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and seven 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: Currently eleven pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and seven 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 (27 Apr 2026)

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 Apr 17th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD44.8bn.</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 Amcor, 4Dmedical Ltd, Telstra, Coles, Telix Pharmaceuticals.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Apr 17th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD44.8bn.
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 Amcor, 4Dmedical Ltd, Telstra, Coles, Telix Pharmaceuticals.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 17th): Amcor, 4Dmedical Ltd, Telstra, Coles, Telix Pharmaceuticals

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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 13th April, published ~9AM on the 17th April.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.3bn into "Diversified Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$144mn out of "Oil&amp;Gas". Net shorts increased A$5.3bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/commonwealth-bank-of-australia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14:1" rel="noopener">Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woodside-energy-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13190:1" rel="noopener">Woodside Energy (WDS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/droneshield-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30509:1" rel="noopener">DroneShield (DRO AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/straits-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12080:1" rel="noopener">Aeris Resources (AIS AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mcmillan-shakespeare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3023:1" rel="noopener">Mcmillan Shakespeare (MMS 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 13th April, published ~9AM on the 17th April.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.3bn into "Diversified Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$144mn out of "Oil&amp;Gas". Net shorts increased A$5.3bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA AU), Woodside Energy (WDS AU), DroneShield (DRO AU), Aeris Resources (AIS AU), and Mcmillan Shakespeare (MMS AU).


Aussie Shorts [13th Apr]: CBA, Woodside Energy, DroneShield, Aeris Res., Mcmillan Shakespeare

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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>
<li>
Highlights: Currently six pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and five sectors.</li>
<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 six pair trade opportunities persist across three markets and five 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 (20 Apr 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: Tokyo Steel, Yancoal, Sun Corp/Cellebrite, Barito Pacific/Renewables

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

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (27 Apr 2026)

Discover eleven pair trade opportunities across four markets and seven sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 17th): Amcor, 4Dmedical Ltd, Telstra, Coles, Telix Pharmaceuticals

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Amcor, 4Dmedical Ltd, Telstra, Coles, Telix...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [13th Apr]: CBA, Woodside Energy, DroneShield, Aeris Res., Mcmillan Shakespeare

Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include CBA (CBA AU), Woodside Energy (WDS AU), DroneShield (DRO AU), Aeris Resources (AIS AU),...

David Blennerhassett

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (20 Apr 2026)

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

Gaudenz Schneider

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Last Week In Event SPACE: Tokyo Steel, Yancoal, Sun Corp/Cellebrite, Barito Pacific/Renewables

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

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (27 Apr 2026)

​Discover eleven pair trade opportunities across four markets and seven sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 17th): Amcor, 4Dmedical Ltd, Telstra, Coles, Telix Pharmaceuticals

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Amcor, 4Dmedical Ltd, Telstra, Coles, Telix...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [13th Apr]: CBA, Woodside Energy, DroneShield, Aeris Res., Mcmillan Shakespeare

Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include CBA (CBA AU), Woodside Energy (WDS AU), DroneShield (DRO AU), Aeris Resources (AIS AU),...

David Blennerhassett

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (20 Apr 2026)

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

Gaudenz Schneider

Discover eleven pair trade opportunities across four markets and seven sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

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