Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Index Rebalance

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<li>KOSPI 200 is a Korean blue-chip index that tracks the 200 largest and most-liquid names listed in the KOSPI section of the Korea Exchange (KRX). </li>
<li>In this insight, we have presented our expectations for ADDs and DELs for the upcoming semiannual review in December 2026.</li>
<li>79% of the reference period for the December 2026 rebal is complete. We see up to 5 ADDs and 6 DELs. </li>
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KOSPI 200 is a Korean blue-chip index that tracks the 200 largest and most-liquid names listed in the KOSPI section of the Korea Exchange (KRX). 
In this insight, we have presented our expectations for ADDs and DELs for the upcoming semiannual review in December 2026.
79% of the reference period for the December 2026 rebal is complete. We see up to 5 ADDs and 6 DELs. 


[Quiddity Index] KOSPI 200 Leaderboard for Dec26 Rebal: 5 ADDs,6 DELs; Some Name Changes

<ul>
<li>KOSPI 200 is a Korean blue-chip index that tracks the 200 largest and most-liquid names listed in the KOSPI section of the Korea Exchange (KRX). </li>
<li>We expect up to 5 ADDs/6 DELs in the KOSPI 200 index during the next semiannual review in December 2026. Roughly 61% of the reference period is now complete. </li>
<li>There is the potential for sector threshold borderline volatility to change both the number of name changes and the names themselves. </li>
</ul>


KOSPI 200 is a Korean blue-chip index that tracks the 200 largest and most-liquid names listed in the KOSPI section of the Korea Exchange (KRX). 
We expect up to 5 ADDs/6 DELs in the KOSPI 200 index during the next semiannual review in December 2026. Roughly 61% of the reference period is now complete. 
There is the potential for sector threshold borderline volatility to change both the number of name changes and the names themselves. 


[Quiddity Index] KOSPI 200 Leaderboard for Dec26 Rebal: 5 ADDs, 6 DELs

<ul>
<li>KOSPI 200 is a Korean blue-chip index that tracks the 200 largest and most-liquid names listed in the KOSPI section of the Korea Exchange (KRX). </li>
<li>We expect up to 6 ADDs/6 DELs in the KOSPI 200 index during the next semiannual review in December 2026. One name has changed from DELs side. </li>
<li>There is potential sector threshold borderline volatility which could change both the number of ADDs/DELs and the names themselves.</li>
</ul>


KOSPI 200 is a Korean blue-chip index that tracks the 200 largest and most-liquid names listed in the KOSPI section of the Korea Exchange (KRX). 
We expect up to 6 ADDs/6 DELs in the KOSPI 200 index during the next semiannual review in December 2026. One name has changed from DELs side. 
There is potential sector threshold borderline volatility which could change both the number of ADDs/DELs and the names themselves.


[Quiddity Index] KOSPI 200 Leaderboard for Dec26 Rebal: Still 6+6; One Name Change

<ul>
<li>KOSPI 200 is a Korean blue-chip index that tracks the 200 largest and most-liquid names listed in the KOSPI section of the Korea Exchange (KRX). </li>
<li>In this insight, we take an <em>early</em> look at the names leading the race to become ADDs and DELs during the next semiannual review in December 2026.</li>
<li>As of today, we expect 6 ADDs/6 DELs, but with most of the reference period remaining, it’s far too early to bet on these names. </li>
</ul>


KOSPI 200 is a Korean blue-chip index that tracks the 200 largest and most-liquid names listed in the KOSPI section of the Korea Exchange (KRX). 
In this insight, we take an early look at the names leading the race to become ADDs and DELs during the next semiannual review in December 2026.
As of today, we expect 6 ADDs/6 DELs, but with most of the reference period remaining, it’s far too early to bet on these names. 


[Quiddity Index] KOSPI 200 Leaderboard for Dec26 Rebal: 6 In/Out But Too Early to Bet

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

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Feb 27th. The aggregated short interest was USD15.4bn.</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 HyundaiEng&amp;Const, LG H&amp;H, HyundaiAutoever, Samsung SDI, Hanmi Semi.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Feb 27th. The aggregated short interest was USD15.4bn.
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 HyundaiEng&amp;Const, LG H&amp;H, HyundaiAutoever, Samsung SDI, Hanmi Semi.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 27th): HyundaiEng&Const, LG H&H, HyundaiAutoever, Samsung SDI

South Korea

Youlchon Chemical Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures packaging materials such as single and multilayer oriented polypropylene films and corrugated cardboards for use in consumer product labeling and packaging applications.  The Company also produces laminated tubes to pack toothpaste, cosmetics, and adhesives.  In addition, Youlchon manufactures carrier tapes which carry electronic parts.

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Youlchon Chemical (008730 KS)

[Quiddity Index] KOSPI 200 Leaderboard for Dec26 Rebal: 5 ADDs,6 DELs; Some Name Changes

The KOSPI rebal for December 2026 continues to see the expected name changes switch around. We still have 20% of the observation period left. Some...

Travis Lundy

[Quiddity Index] KOSPI 200 Leaderboard for Dec26 Rebal: 5 ADDs, 6 DELs

The period for the Dec26 KOSPI rebalance is 60% complete. We are at 5 ADDs / 6 DELETEs due to a spinoff occurring next week. A bit early to bet but...

Travis Lundy

[Quiddity Index] KOSPI 200 Leaderboard for Dec26 Rebal: Still 6+6; One Name Change

There are still 6 ADDs and 6 DELs predicted for the December 2026 KOSPI 200 rebal. One name has changed since last month. It's still too early to...

Travis Lundy

[Quiddity Index] KOSPI 200 Leaderboard for Dec26 Rebal: 6 In/Out But Too Early to Bet

The KOSPI rebal for December 2026 already spits up a half dozen ADDs and DELs. It's a bit too early to play. The ticker attached is a technical...

Travis Lundy

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 27th): HyundaiEng&Const, LG H&H, HyundaiAutoever, Samsung SDI

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in HyundaiEng&Const, LG H&H, HyundaiAutoever,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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