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 KRX stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated short interest was USD8.7bn.</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 Amorepacific, Doosan Enerbility, Mirae Asset Sec, Woori Financial, Kakaobank, Ls Electric, Hyundai Rotem, Hybe.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated short interest was USD8.7bn.
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 Amorepacific, Doosan Enerbility, Mirae Asset Sec, Woori Financial, Kakaobank, Ls Electric, Hyundai Rotem, Hybe.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 27th): Amorepacific, Doosan Enerbility, Mirae Asset Sec

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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Highlight: Three pair trade opportunities across three markets and two sectors persist.</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.

Highlight: Three pair trade opportunities across three markets and two sectors persist.

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 Roundup: Opportunities and Performance Recap of Pair Trades in Asia-Pacific

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated holding was USD625.5bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD100mln. We tabulates the league table 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 SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Jun 27th. The aggregated holding was USD625.5bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD100mln. We tabulates the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 27th): SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver

Woori Financial Group  / Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This article provides an update on a previously identified pair trading opportunity between <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-fire-marine-insuranc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27499:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Fire &amp; Marine Insuranc (000815 KS)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woori-financial-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27995:1" rel="noopener">Woori Financial Group (316140 KS)</a>.</li>
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Key Insights: The pair has not mean-reverted.  This Insight discusses the use of a Stop Loss in a statistical pair trading context and why one might be considered at this point.</li>
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Why Read It: For investors interested in quantitative strategies, this article demonstrates some of the mechanics of statistical arbitrage and which indicators can be used to decide on exiting a position.</li>
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Context: This article provides an update on a previously identified pair trading opportunity between Samsung Fire &amp; Marine Insuranc (000815 KS) and Woori Financial Group (316140 KS).

Key Insights: The pair has not mean-reverted.  This Insight discusses the use of a Stop Loss in a statistical pair trading context and why one might be considered at this point.

Why Read It: For investors interested in quantitative strategies, this article demonstrates some of the mechanics of statistical arbitrage and which indicators can be used to decide on exiting a position.


Samsung F&M (000815 KS) Vs. Woori (316140 KS): No Mean Reversion (Yet), Time to Reassess the Pair

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Context: This article provides an update on a previously identified pair trading opportunity between <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/uco-bank" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9669:1" rel="noopener">Uco Bank (UCO IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indian-overseas-bank" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13838:1" rel="noopener">Indian Overseas Bank (IOB IN)</a>, based on statistical mean reversion analysis.</li>
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Key Insights: The trade has now reached its exit signal as the price ratio reverted to its one-standard deviation band, yielding a positive return.</li>
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Why Read It: For investors interested in quantitative trading strategies, this article demonstrates how statistical arbitrage can generate short-term alpha and highlights actionable similar opportunities in the current market.</li>
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Context: This article provides an update on a previously identified pair trading opportunity between Uco Bank (UCO IN) and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB IN), based on statistical mean reversion analysis.

Key Insights: The trade has now reached its exit signal as the price ratio reverted to its one-standard deviation band, yielding a positive return.

Why Read It: For investors interested in quantitative trading strategies, this article demonstrates how statistical arbitrage can generate short-term alpha and highlights actionable similar opportunities in the current market.


UCO Bank (UCO IN) Vs. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB IN): Trade Closed as Mean Reversion Hits Target

South Korea

Woori Financial Group Inc. provides commercial banking services. The Company offers deposit services, loan services, bill services, settlement services, credit card, international, online banking, and other related services. Woori Financial Group also operates banking and retail banking businesses.

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Woori Financial Group (316140 KS)

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 27th): Amorepacific, Doosan Enerbility, Mirae Asset Sec

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Amorepacific (090430 KS), Doosan Enerbility...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Roundup: Opportunities and Performance Recap of Pair Trades in Asia-Pacific

Statistical methodology identifying and tracking pair trade opportunities across markets and sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Gaudenz Schneider

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 27th): SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Samsung F&M (000815 KS) Vs. Woori (316140 KS): No Mean Reversion (Yet), Time to Reassess the Pair

Update on pair trading between Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance and Woori Financial Group, discussing the use of Stop Loss in statistical pair...

Gaudenz Schneider

UCO Bank (UCO IN) Vs. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB IN): Trade Closed as Mean Reversion Hits Target

Quick turnaround: Our long UCO Bank / short IOB pair trade hit the one-standard deviation mark, delivering a 2.9% return in just two trading days.

Gaudenz Schneider

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KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jun 27th): Amorepacific, Doosan Enerbility, Mirae Asset Sec

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Amorepacific (090430 KS), Doosan Enerbility...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Roundup: Opportunities and Performance Recap of Pair Trades in Asia-Pacific

​Statistical methodology identifying and tracking pair trade opportunities across markets and sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Gaudenz Schneider

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 27th): SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in SK Hynix, Kakaopay, Naver.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Samsung F&M (000815 KS) Vs. Woori (316140 KS): No Mean Reversion (Yet), Time to Reassess the Pair

​Update on pair trading between Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance and Woori Financial Group, discussing the use of Stop Loss in statistical pair...

Gaudenz Schneider

UCO Bank (UCO IN) Vs. Indian Overseas Bank (IOB IN): Trade Closed as Mean Reversion Hits Target

Quick turnaround: Our long UCO Bank / short IOB pair trade hit the one-standard deviation mark, delivering a 2.9% return in just two trading days.

Gaudenz Schneider

Statistical methodology identifying and tracking pair trade opportunities across markets and sectors, offering unique insights into relative value.

Update on pair trading between Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance and Woori Financial Group, discussing the use of Stop Loss in statistical pair...