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 KRX stocks as of Feb 20th. The aggregated holding was USD1,264.5bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD1,095mln. We tabulate 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 Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung SDI, MIRAE ASSET SEC, Hanwha Ocean.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Feb 20th. The aggregated holding was USD1,264.5bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD1,095mln. We tabulate 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 Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung SDI, MIRAE ASSET SEC, Hanwha Ocean.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Feb 20th): Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung SDI

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Feb 13th. The aggregated short interest was USD14.3bn.</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 HANWHA SOLUTIONS, Doosan Enerbility, LG Electronics, KOREA AEROSPACE, Hanwha Ocean.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Feb 13th. The aggregated short interest was USD14.3bn.
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 HANWHA SOLUTIONS, Doosan Enerbility, LG Electronics, KOREA AEROSPACE, Hanwha Ocean.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 13th): HANWHA SOLUTIONS, Doosan Enerbility, LG Electronics

Financials & FinTech research, Galliano’s Financials Research

Victor Galliano

Financials & FinTech research

Financials & FinTech, EM & Developed Markets

Galliano’s Financials Research

Galliano's Financials Research provides fundamental research in Emerging Markets financials, including FinTech, as well as financials in select Developed Markets.

The investment style applied is generally value oriented, although Growth At Reasonable Price (GARP) strategies can also be used where appropriate. 

Our investment research approach aim is often contrarian, looking to capitalise on overly sceptical or optimistic consensus views. In terms of valuation techniques, the focus is on PBV ratio to ROE, PE multiples and dividend yield, as well as the application of PEG ratios and, where appropriate, Sum of the Parts (SOTP) valuations.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hana Financial remains our buy pick among Korean banks; it is delivering consistently improved returns on assets, and it is the most attractively valued of the bigger caps</li>
<li>Hana continues to trade at a large PBV discount to KB Financial; this currently stands at 26% which is below the three-year mean in terms of historical PBV discount</li>
<li>Hana has delivered four straight quarters of improving pre-provision and post-provision returns to 4Q 2025, supported by Hana’s interest margin having held up better than peers</li>
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Hana Financial remains our buy pick among Korean banks; it is delivering consistently improved returns on assets, and it is the most attractively valued of the bigger caps
Hana continues to trade at a large PBV discount to KB Financial; this currently stands at 26% which is below the three-year mean in terms of historical PBV discount
Hana has delivered four straight quarters of improving pre-provision and post-provision returns to 4Q 2025, supported by Hana’s interest margin having held up better than peers


Korean Banks; Stay the Course with Hana Financial (086790 KS)

Korea / Special Situations, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Situations

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Event-Driven

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering / Event-Driven

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (009540 KS)

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering

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<li>Market sniffing policy push; low-float names flagged as junk risk with skewed control. Desks circling, Palliser hit early—LG Chem trade popped, timing spot on.</li>
<li>Trade setup: screen &gt;₩1tn caps with low float, parent stakes 60–80%. Policy push likely forces stake cuts, driving float higher and squeezing NAV discounts—LG Chem shows the play.</li>
<li>Screening &gt;₩1tn caps flags 11 names: parents hold 60–80%. All potential stake-sale plays to boost float, squeeze NAV discount.</li>
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Market sniffing policy push; low-float names flagged as junk risk with skewed control. Desks circling, Palliser hit early—LG Chem trade popped, timing spot on.
Trade setup: screen &gt;₩1tn caps with low float, parent stakes 60–80%. Policy push likely forces stake cuts, driving float higher and squeezing NAV discounts—LG Chem shows the play.
Screening &gt;₩1tn caps flags 11 names: parents hold 60–80%. All potential stake-sale plays to boost float, squeeze NAV discount.


Korea’s Next Policy Play: NAV Discount Squeeze on Low‑Float Large Caps

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Sep 5th. The aggregated short interest was USD10.8bn.</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 kakaopay, L&amp;F, NAVER, SK Hynix, Alteogen.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Sep 5th. The aggregated short interest was USD10.8bn.
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 kakaopay, L&amp;F, NAVER, SK Hynix, Alteogen.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 5th): Kakaopay, L&F, NAVER, SK Hynix, Alteogen

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 Foreign Holding Weekly (Feb 20th): Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung SDI

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 13th): HANWHA SOLUTIONS, Doosan Enerbility, LG Electronics

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in HANWHA SOLUTIONS, Doosan Enerbility, LG...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Korean Banks; Stay the Course with Hana Financial (086790 KS)

Hana Fin stands out as the top buy pick among Korean banks, offering consistently improved returns on assets and attractive valuations compared to...

Victor Galliano

Korea’s Next Policy Play: NAV Discount Squeeze on Low‑Float Large Caps

This post lays out a live watchlist for NAV discount traders as Korea’s policy narrative shifts to low‑float large caps.

Sanghyun Park

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 5th): Kakaopay, L&F, NAVER, SK Hynix, Alteogen

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in kakaopay, L&F, NAVER, SK Hynix, Alteogen.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Feb 20th): Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung SDI

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Samsung Electronics, Samsung Elec (PREF), Samsung...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 13th): HANWHA SOLUTIONS, Doosan Enerbility, LG Electronics

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in HANWHA SOLUTIONS, Doosan Enerbility, LG...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Korean Banks; Stay the Course with Hana Financial (086790 KS)

​Hana Fin stands out as the top buy pick among Korean banks, offering consistently improved returns on assets and attractive valuations compared to...

Victor Galliano

Korea’s Next Policy Play: NAV Discount Squeeze on Low‑Float Large Caps

This post lays out a live watchlist for NAV discount traders as Korea’s policy narrative shifts to low‑float large caps.

Sanghyun Park

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Sep 5th): Kakaopay, L&F, NAVER, SK Hynix, Alteogen

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in kakaopay, L&F, NAVER, SK Hynix, Alteogen.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hana Fin stands out as the top buy pick among Korean banks, offering consistently improved returns on assets and attractive valuations compared to...