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 analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-China 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 KINGBOARD HLDG, LI AUTO, XIAOMI, TRINA SOLAR, TENCENT, CHINA LIFE, GCL TECHNOLOGY, PDD.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-China 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 KINGBOARD HLDG, LI AUTO, XIAOMI, TRINA SOLAR, TENCENT, CHINA LIFE, GCL TECHNOLOGY, PDD.


MS-China Index Earning Revision (Aug): KINGBOARD HLDG, LI AUTO, XIAOMI, TRINA SOLAR, TENCENT, PDD

Index Rebalance

Han'S Laser Technology In A / Index Rebalance

<ul>
<li>MS-China rebalance involved 33 ADDs and 32 DELETEs on 1 Sep 2026. We review the bridge to 31 Aug against the first implementation week record of nine prior cycles.</li>
<li>ADDs gave back part of their pre-announcement run over the bridge, down 1.8% on average with 20 of 33 lower. DELETEs fell 5.9%, lower in 25 of 32.</li>
<li>Historically, the first implementation week after a negative bridge has been small and mixed on both sides. We map each velocity group to its matching historical record below.</li>
</ul>


MS-China rebalance involved 33 ADDs and 32 DELETEs on 1 Sep 2026. We review the bridge to 31 Aug against the first implementation week record of nine prior cycles.
ADDs gave back part of their pre-announcement run over the bridge, down 1.8% on average with 20 of 33 lower. DELETEs fell 5.9%, lower in 25 of 32.
Historically, the first implementation week after a negative bridge has been small and mixed on both sides. We map each velocity group to its matching historical record below.


MS-China Sep 2026 Index Rebalance: Pre-Implementation Update

<ul>
<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of HSI 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 XINYI SOLAR, Kuaishou, CK HUTCHISON, PING AN, CHINA LIFE, XIAOMI, LI AUTO, BEONE MEDICINES.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of HSI 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 XINYI SOLAR, Kuaishou, CK HUTCHISON, PING AN, CHINA LIFE, XIAOMI, LI AUTO, BEONE MEDICINES.


HSI Index Earning Revision (Aug): XINYI SOLAR, Kuaishou, CK HUTCHISON, PING AN, CHINA LIFE, XIAOMI

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Surging by 19.4% since the trough on 19-Apr, the HSI is now only 3.2% shy away from the psychological resistance of 20,000. We look at some potential profit-taking names. </li>
<li>Heavy-Weights like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meituan" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26970:1" rel="noopener">Meituan (3690 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a> are among the best-performing ones YTD and since the trough. Hence they are more exposed, particularly for Meituan.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haidilao-international-holding" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27044:1" rel="noopener">Haidilao International Holding (6862 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/enn-energy-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:316:1" rel="noopener">ENN Energy (2688 HK)</a> are another two on the list. Their valuations are no longer inexpensive relative to 3-year earnings CAGR.</li>
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Surging by 19.4% since the trough on 19-Apr, the HSI is now only 3.2% shy away from the psychological resistance of 20,000. We look at some potential profit-taking names. 
Heavy-Weights like Meituan (3690 HK) and Tencent (700 HK) are among the best-performing ones YTD and since the trough. Hence they are more exposed, particularly for Meituan.

Haidilao International Holding (6862 HK) and ENN Energy (2688 HK) are another two on the list. Their valuations are no longer inexpensive relative to 3-year earnings CAGR.


HK Strategy: To Sell or Not to Sell, that Is the Question

<ul>
<li>Many have missed out on the 14%, or 2,300 points, rally of the HSI in the last 9 trading days. There are still several stocks that look interesting now.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/li-auto-inc-3dbe6187-544f-40dd-b9f9-72fba9c0110e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33811:1" rel="noopener">Li Auto (2015 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/link-reit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:872:1" rel="noopener">Link REIT (823 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-mengniu-dairy-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:354:1" rel="noopener">China Mengniu Dairy Co (2319 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-lung-properties-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:49:1" rel="noopener">Hang Lung Properties (101 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/galaxy-entertainment-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:806:1" rel="noopener">Galaxy Entertainment Group (27 HK)</a> are massive laggards YTD.</li>
<li>As they have only experienced limited rebounds from the 19-Apr trough, they are set to catch up. Also, their earnings prospects look positive this year. </li>
</ul>


Many have missed out on the 14%, or 2,300 points, rally of the HSI in the last 9 trading days. There are still several stocks that look interesting now.

Li Auto (2015 HK), Link REIT (823 HK), China Mengniu Dairy Co (2319 HK), Hang Lung Properties (101 HK) and Galaxy Entertainment Group (27 HK) are massive laggards YTD.
As they have only experienced limited rebounds from the 19-Apr trough, they are set to catch up. Also, their earnings prospects look positive this year. 


HK Strategy: Where Are the Short-Term Opportunities?

China

Xinyi Solar produces and sells solar glass products, including ultra-clear patterned, back, and anti-reflective coating solar glasses. The company also develops, operates, and manages solar farms, generating solar power. It was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Wuhu, the People's Republic of China.

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Xinyi Solar (968 HK)

MS-China Index Earning Revision (Aug): KINGBOARD HLDG, LI AUTO, XIAOMI, TRINA SOLAR, TENCENT, PDD

We analyzed MS-China's consensus for Aug 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in KINGBOARD HLDG, LI AUTO, XIAOMI, TRINA SOLAR, TENCENT, CHINA LIFE,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

MS-China Sep 2026 Index Rebalance: Pre-Implementation Update

MS-China enters implementation on 1 Sep with 33 ADDs and 32 DELETEs. We update post-announcement stock performance and discuss implementation trades.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSI Index Earning Revision (Aug): XINYI SOLAR, Kuaishou, CK HUTCHISON, PING AN, CHINA LIFE, XIAOMI

We analyzed HSI's consensus for Aug 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in XINYI SOLAR, Kuaishou, CK HUTCHISON, PING AN, CHINA LIFE, XIAOMI, LI...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Strategy: To Sell or Not to Sell, that Is the Question

HSI surges by 19.4% nearing the 20,000 resistance, potential profit-taking names include Meituan, Tencent, Haidilao, and ENN Energy due to strong...

Osbert Tang, CFA

HK Strategy: Where Are the Short-Term Opportunities?

Li Auto, Link REIT, China Mengniu, Hang Lung Properties, and Galaxy Entertainment are massive laggards YTD but the recent rebound from the trough...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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MS-China Index Earning Revision (Aug): KINGBOARD HLDG, LI AUTO, XIAOMI, TRINA SOLAR, TENCENT, PDD

We analyzed MS-China's consensus for Aug 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in KINGBOARD HLDG, LI AUTO, XIAOMI, TRINA SOLAR, TENCENT, CHINA LIFE,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

MS-China Sep 2026 Index Rebalance: Pre-Implementation Update

MS-China enters implementation on 1 Sep with 33 ADDs and 32 DELETEs. We update post-announcement stock performance and discuss implementation trades.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSI Index Earning Revision (Aug): XINYI SOLAR, Kuaishou, CK HUTCHISON, PING AN, CHINA LIFE, XIAOMI

We analyzed HSI's consensus for Aug 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in XINYI SOLAR, Kuaishou, CK HUTCHISON, PING AN, CHINA LIFE, XIAOMI, LI...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HK Strategy: To Sell or Not to Sell, that Is the Question

​HSI surges by 19.4% nearing the 20,000 resistance, potential profit-taking names include Meituan, Tencent, Haidilao, and ENN Energy due to strong...

Osbert Tang, CFA

HK Strategy: Where Are the Short-Term Opportunities?

Li Auto, Link REIT, China Mengniu, Hang Lung Properties, and Galaxy Entertainment are massive laggards YTD but the recent rebound from the trough...

Osbert Tang, CFA

HSI surges by 19.4% nearing the 20,000 resistance, potential profit-taking names include Meituan, Tencent, Haidilao, and ENN Energy due to strong...