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 foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 21st. The aggregated holding was USD2,218.0bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD800mln. We tabulate the league tables 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 Unimicron Technology, Nanya Technology, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing, Evergreen Marine, Hon Hai Precision.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Aug 21st. The aggregated holding was USD2,218.0bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD800mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in Unimicron Technology, Nanya Technology, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing, Evergreen Marine, Hon Hai Precision.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 21st): Unimicron Technology, Nanya Technology, Evergreen Marine

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sitc-international-holdings-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15301:1" rel="noopener">SITC International (1308 HK)</a>'s 1H26 net profit grew 7.4% despite a challenging environment. Its interim dividend payout ratio increased by 5.2pp as net cash surged. </li>
<li>The outlook remains decent as fuel, charter and port handling charges elevate freight rates. So far in 2H26, China-SE Asia and China-Korea freight rates are higher YoY. </li>
<li>The market is underestimating the 2H26 earnings, implying upgrade potential. Its 12.3x PER and 5.4x P/B are undemanding given high ROE and net cash on hand.</li>
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SITC International (1308 HK)'s 1H26 net profit grew 7.4% despite a challenging environment. Its interim dividend payout ratio increased by 5.2pp as net cash surged. 
The outlook remains decent as fuel, charter and port handling charges elevate freight rates. So far in 2H26, China-SE Asia and China-Korea freight rates are higher YoY. 
The market is underestimating the 2H26 earnings, implying upgrade potential. Its 12.3x PER and 5.4x P/B are undemanding given high ROE and net cash on hand.


SITC International (1308 HK): The Stock to Place Your Bets On

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>US PPI has steadily eased over the past 15 months, and lower transportation costs have helped</li>
<li>US long-distance trucking and international air freight costs have fallen dramatically from the peak, but ocean freight has surprisingly remained close to peak levels</li>
<li>We believe falling transportation costs are unlikely to provide "tailwinds" for much longer</li>
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US PPI has steadily eased over the past 15 months, and lower transportation costs have helped
US long-distance trucking and international air freight costs have fallen dramatically from the peak, but ocean freight has surprisingly remained close to peak levels
We believe falling transportation costs are unlikely to provide "tailwinds" for much longer


US PPI: Tailwinds from Transportation Price Collapse Set to Subside in H2 2023

AP Moeller - Maersk A/S / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Container carrier Maersk delivered strong Q2 results, mainly due to improved unit pricing</li>
<li>Company revised FY26 EBITDA guidance upward for the second time in just six weeks</li>
<li>We underestimated carriers' ability to quickly, successfully pass along big fuel cost increase</li>
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Container carrier Maersk delivered strong Q2 results, mainly due to improved unit pricing
Company revised FY26 EBITDA guidance upward for the second time in just six weeks
We underestimated carriers' ability to quickly, successfully pass along big fuel cost increase


Maersk Q226 Results: Price Gains Exceeded Fuel Cost Increases (By a Lot) | Guidance Lifted Again!

Global Emerging Market Equities, Propitious Research

Wium Malan, CFA

Global Emerging Market Equities

Independent, Fundamental Quantitative Research

Propitious Research

Fully independent, fundamental and quantitative equity research, focused on companies in the Telecommunication, Media, Technology, Internet and Healthcare sectors in the Global Emerging Markets. Idea generation focused on Quality stocks, trading below their intrinsic Value, with sound Corporate Governance.

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<li>The 200 largest weighted companies in the GEM index reported average EPS growth of +32.6%y/y for 2Q22, an acceleration from what was reported for 1Q22.</li>
<li>61% of companies delivered positive sales surprise, up from 58% in 1Q22, whilst 56% delivered positive EPS surprise, down from 64% in 1Q22.</li>
<li>Historically, there has been a massive difference in relative share price performance between the largest positive versus negative surprise generators, for 3 months after the reporting date.</li>
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The 200 largest weighted companies in the GEM index reported average EPS growth of +32.6%y/y for 2Q22, an acceleration from what was reported for 1Q22.
61% of companies delivered positive sales surprise, up from 58% in 1Q22, whilst 56% delivered positive EPS surprise, down from 64% in 1Q22.
Historically, there has been a massive difference in relative share price performance between the largest positive versus negative surprise generators, for 3 months after the reporting date.


Global Emerging Markets: Reporting Season Summary, 2Q2022

Taiwan

Yang Ming Marine Transport provides transportation services and handles domestic and foreign maritime services on cargos.  The Company also operates warehouse, wharf, tug, barge, and container freight station services as well as repairs, leases, and sells containers and chassis.

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Yang Ming Marine Transport (2609 TT)

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 21st): Unimicron Technology, Nanya Technology, Evergreen Marine

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Unimicron Technology (3037 TT), Nanya Technology...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

SITC International (1308 HK): The Stock to Place Your Bets On

SITC posted healthy 1H26 earnings, and the 2H26 outlook is decent. Freight rates will stay high, and demand is resilient, with room for earnings...

Osbert Tang, CFA

US PPI: Tailwinds from Transportation Price Collapse Set to Subside in H2 2023

Falling costs for multiple modes of transportation have provided a strong "tailwind" to US PPI, which has declined steadily over the past 15...

Tracking Traffic

Maersk Q226 Results: Price Gains Exceeded Fuel Cost Increases (By a Lot) | Guidance Lifted Again!

Maersk pushed price hard in Q226, more than offsetting high and rising fuel costs. The company also bumped up FY26 guidance for the second time in...

Tracking Traffic

Global Emerging Markets: Reporting Season Summary, 2Q2022

In this quarterly insight, we analyse recent GEM reporting trends with reference to Sales- and EPS growth, size and percentage of positive...

Wium Malan, CFA

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