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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Aug 28th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD50.8bn.</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 Steadfast, Brambles, Worley, Transurban, Charter Hall.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Aug 28th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD50.8bn.
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 Steadfast, Brambles, Worley, Transurban, Charter Hall.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 28th): Steadfast, Brambles, Worley, Transurban, Charter Hall

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<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-Australia in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on ANZ, CAR, Fortescue, Pro Medicus, BHP, Vicinity Centres Re, Cochlear.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-Australia in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on ANZ, CAR, Fortescue, Pro Medicus, BHP, Vicinity Centres Re, Cochlear.


MS-Australia Index Earning Revision (Aug): ANZ, CAR, Fortescue, Pro Medicus, BHP, Cochlear

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 six pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and four 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 six pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and four 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 (31 Aug 2026)

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Aug 21st (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD50.2bn.</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 JB Hi-Fi, CSL, Transurban, NEWMONT, Zip.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Aug 21st (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD50.2bn.
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 JB Hi-Fi, CSL, Transurban, NEWMONT, Zip.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 21st): JB Hi-Fi, CSL, Transurban, NEWMONT, Zip

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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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 17th August, published on the 21st August.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Media/Services"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.4bn out of "Banks". Net shorts declined A$0.7bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pls-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7460:1" rel="noopener">PLS Group (PLS 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 Group (WDS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/car-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:701:1" rel="noopener">CAR Group (CAR AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xero-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:390:1" rel="noopener">Xero Ltd (XRO AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wisetech-global-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22669:1" rel="noopener">Wisetech Global (WTC 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 17th August, published on the 21st August.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Media/Services"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.4bn out of "Banks". Net shorts declined A$0.7bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: PLS Group (PLS AU), Woodside Energy Group (WDS AU), CAR Group (CAR AU), Xero Ltd (XRO AU), and Wisetech Global (WTC AU).


Aussie Shorts [17 Aug 2026]: PLS Group, Woodside Energy, CAR Group, Xero, Wisetech Global

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)

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 28th): Steadfast, Brambles, Worley, Transurban, Charter Hall

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Steadfast, Brambles, Worley, Transurban, Charter Hall.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

MS-Australia Index Earning Revision (Aug): ANZ, CAR, Fortescue, Pro Medicus, BHP, Cochlear

We analyzed MS-Australia's consensus for Aug 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in ANZ, CAR, Fortescue, Pro Medicus, BHP, Vicinity Centres Re,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (31 Aug 2026)

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

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 21st): JB Hi-Fi, CSL, Transurban, NEWMONT, Zip

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, CSL, Transurban, NEWMONT, Zip.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [17 Aug 2026]: PLS Group, Woodside Energy, CAR Group, Xero, Wisetech Global

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Media/Services"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.4bn out of "Banks"....

David Blennerhassett

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ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 28th): Steadfast, Brambles, Worley, Transurban, Charter Hall

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Steadfast, Brambles, Worley, Transurban, Charter Hall.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

MS-Australia Index Earning Revision (Aug): ANZ, CAR, Fortescue, Pro Medicus, BHP, Cochlear

We analyzed MS-Australia's consensus for Aug 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in ANZ, CAR, Fortescue, Pro Medicus, BHP, Vicinity Centres Re,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (31 Aug 2026)

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

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 21st): JB Hi-Fi, CSL, Transurban, NEWMONT, Zip

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, CSL, Transurban, NEWMONT, Zip.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [17 Aug 2026]: PLS Group, Woodside Energy, CAR Group, Xero, Wisetech Global

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Media/Services"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.4bn out of "Banks"....

David Blennerhassett

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