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 latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Mar 27th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.</li>
<li>We highlight short changes in YOFC, Pop Mart Intl, China Hongqiao, AIA, Bidu, Zijin Gold International, Cmoc, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology.</li>
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We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Mar 27th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period.
We highlight short changes in YOFC, Pop Mart Intl, China Hongqiao, AIA, Bidu, Zijin Gold International, Cmoc, Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology.


HK Short Interest Weekly: YOFC, Pop Mart Intl, China Hongqiao, AIA, Bidu, Zijin Gold International

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<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 181 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 70.1% as of Apr 3rd.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by 0.7ppt week-on-week, led by energy, financials, health care and offset by industrials, consumer discretionary.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Great Wall Motor, China Coal Energy, China Minsheng Banking, China Everbright Bank, CHALCO, Crrc.</li>
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We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 181 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 70.1% as of Apr 3rd.
The average A-H premium changed by 0.7ppt week-on-week, led by energy, financials, health care and offset by industrials, consumer discretionary.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Great Wall Motor, China Coal Energy, China Minsheng Banking, China Everbright Bank, CHALCO, Crrc.


A-H Premium Weekly (Apr 3rd): Great Wall Motor, China Coal Energy, China Minsheng Banking

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<li>We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 181 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 69.4% as of Mar 27th.</li>
<li>The average A-H premium changed by 0.4ppt week-on-week, led by industrials, utilities, energy and offset by real estate, communication services, information technology.</li>
<li>We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Hans Cnc, Air China, CATL, Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Cgn Power, ABC.</li>
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We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 181 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 69.4% as of Mar 27th.
The average A-H premium changed by 0.4ppt week-on-week, led by industrials, utilities, energy and offset by real estate, communication services, information technology.
We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Hans Cnc, Air China, CATL, Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Cgn Power, ABC.


A-H Premium Weekly (Mar 27th): Hans Cnc, Air China, CATL, Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Cgn Power

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

Equity Derivatives

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<li>Weak index performance and range break coincided with rising volatility and weak breadth across single stocks.</li>
<li>Option activity picked up sharply, with flows suggesting a more defensive tone emerging during the week.</li>
<li>A variety of metrics point towards a sharp increase in hedging.</li>
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Weak index performance and range break coincided with rising volatility and weak breadth across single stocks.
Option activity picked up sharply, with flows suggesting a more defensive tone emerging during the week.
A variety of metrics point towards a sharp increase in hedging.


Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (Mar 23–27): Volatility Rises Amid Increased Hedging Activity

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-apptec-co-ltd-bf4a1265-beef-48b6-b82d-29308426030f" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27795:1" rel="noopener">WuXi AppTec (2359 HK)</a> has announced 2025 result, with both revenue and net profit reaching record highs. Revenue increased 16% YoY to RMB45.5B, ahead of guidance of RMB43.5–44.0B.</li>
<li>With continuous capacity expansion to better meet customer demand, backlog for continuing operations reached a record high of RMB58B by the end of 2025, up 29% YoY.</li>
<li>Based on the current order backlog, Wuxi AppTec expects total revenue to reach RMB51.3–53.0B in 2026, with continuing operations revenue growing 18%–22% YoY.</li>
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WuXi AppTec (2359 HK) has announced 2025 result, with both revenue and net profit reaching record highs. Revenue increased 16% YoY to RMB45.5B, ahead of guidance of RMB43.5–44.0B.
With continuous capacity expansion to better meet customer demand, backlog for continuing operations reached a record high of RMB58B by the end of 2025, up 29% YoY.
Based on the current order backlog, Wuxi AppTec expects total revenue to reach RMB51.3–53.0B in 2026, with continuing operations revenue growing 18%–22% YoY.


WuXi AppTec (2359 HK): Core Business Drives 2025 Performance; Momentum to Continue

China

WuXi AppTec is a global contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. It provides integrated, end-to-end services including chemistry drug CRDMO, biology discovery, preclinical testing, and clinical research services for various therapeutic modalities. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

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HK Short Interest Weekly: YOFC, Pop Mart Intl, China Hongqiao, AIA, Bidu, Zijin Gold International

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Mar 27 and highlight short interest changes in YOFC (6869 HK), Pop Mart...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

A-H Premium Weekly (Apr 3rd): Great Wall Motor, China Coal Energy, China Minsheng Banking

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Great Wall Motor, China Coal Energy, China Minsheng Banking,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

A-H Premium Weekly (Mar 27th): Hans Cnc, Air China, CATL, Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Cgn Power

We analyzed A-H premium changes in the past week and highlight A-H premium changes for Hans Cnc, Air China, CATL, Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Hong Kong Single Stock Options Weekly (Mar 23–27): Volatility Rises Amid Increased Hedging Activity

Rising volatility and weaker breadth set the tone for the week, with option flows and ETF activity pointing to a clear shift toward increased hedging.

John Ley