Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

Equity Bottom-Up

Hon Hai Precision Industry / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Hon Hai beat expectations yesterday when it reported thanks to higher than expected margins. Gross margin rose to its highest level since 2018, hitting 6.7%.</li>
<li>The company has maintained its 2025E 10% gross margin target and implied that 2024 will see significant margin improvement as new higher margin businesses ramp up revenue contribution.</li>
<li>Two key market concerns: News of Chinese government investigation and political risk given Mr. Gou running for president. Company said operations continue as normal. Hon Hai remains a Structural Long.</li>
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Hon Hai beat expectations yesterday when it reported thanks to higher than expected margins. Gross margin rose to its highest level since 2018, hitting 6.7%.
The company has maintained its 2025E 10% gross margin target and implied that 2024 will see significant margin improvement as new higher margin businesses ramp up revenue contribution.
Two key market concerns: News of Chinese government investigation and political risk given Mr. Gou running for president. Company said operations continue as normal. Hon Hai remains a Structural Long.


Hon Hai's Margin Expansion Story Finally Starting to Be Realized? Results Imply Yes

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

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Tracking developments across tech supply chains

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<ul><li>Horizon Robotics is at the forefront of China's advancements in autonomous driving technology, indicating a significant shift in the automotive industry.</li><li>Foxtron's acquisition plans for Luxgen have raised concerns among investors, highlighting potential instability in the electric vehicle market.</li><li>The ASEAN region is experiencing a surge in global semiconductor IDM investments, reflecting a growing focus on technology development and manufacturing capabilities.</li></ul>

Horizon Robotics is at the forefront of China's advancements in autonomous driving technology, indicating a significant shift in the automotive industry.Foxtron's acquisition plans for Luxgen have raised concerns among investors, highlighting potential instability in the electric vehicle market.The ASEAN region is experiencing a surge in global semiconductor IDM investments, reflecting a growing focus on technology development and manufacturing capabilities.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (21-Nov-2025): Horizon Robotics drives China's autonomous

Index Rebal Trades & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal Trades & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

Taishin Financial Holding / Index Rebalance

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<li>The index changes for the T50/100 index family and the TDIV index were confirmed after market close on Friday 6th June 2025.</li>
<li>There will be one ADD/DEL for T50, two ADDs/DELs for T100, and five ADDs/DELs for TDIV. </li>
<li>All of these are exactly in line with our final expectations.</li>
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The index changes for the T50/100 index family and the TDIV index were confirmed after market close on Friday 6th June 2025.
There will be one ADD/DEL for T50, two ADDs/DELs for T100, and five ADDs/DELs for TDIV. 
All of these are exactly in line with our final expectations.


Quiddity TDIV/50/100 Jun25 Results: 100% Hit Rate; Positioned for High-Impact Sector-Neutral Trades

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<li>The T50 index represents the top 50 largest stocks by market capitalization in the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE). The T100 index represents the next 100 largest names (51-150 ranks).</li>
<li>Today is the base date for the June 2025 index rebal event and the expected ADDs/DELs discussed in this insight are our final index change expectations.</li>
<li>We expect one change for T50 and two changes for T100 index for the June 2025 rebalance.</li>
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The T50 index represents the top 50 largest stocks by market capitalization in the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE). The T100 index represents the next 100 largest names (51-150 ranks).
Today is the base date for the June 2025 index rebal event and the expected ADDs/DELs discussed in this insight are our final index change expectations.
We expect one change for T50 and two changes for T100 index for the June 2025 rebalance.


Quiddity Leaderboard T50/​​​100 Jun25: Base Date Ranks; Final Expectations

<ul><li>Foxconn increases investments in Zhengzhou, shifting focus to electric vehicles from phones.</li><li>Home solar energy storage options becoming more affordable with incentives.</li><li>Luxgen's N7 LR deliveries to start in November, Hikvision's RD department facing layoffs.</li></ul>

Foxconn increases investments in Zhengzhou, shifting focus to electric vehicles from phones.Home solar energy storage options becoming more affordable with incentives.Luxgen's N7 LR deliveries to start in November, Hikvision's RD department facing layoffs.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (15-Oct-2024): Foxconn doubles down on Zhengzhou investments.

Taiwan

Yulon Motor Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells motor vehicles and parts. The Company produces automobiles and trucks in a joint venture with Nissan Motor Company and operates dealerships throughout Taiwan.

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Yulon Motor Company (2201 TT)

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We expect US$2.5bn one-way flows for the TDIV index in June 2025. The top flow names have 10x ADV or more to trade. There are opportunities for...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Quiddity Leaderboard T50/100 Jun25: Base Date Ranks; Final Expectations

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Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (15-Oct-2024): Foxconn doubles down on Zhengzhou investments.

Foxconn invests more in China for electric vehicles, Formosa Smart Energy innovates storage with solid-state batteries, India aims to be...

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Hon Hai's Margin Expansion Story Finally Starting to Be Realized? Results Imply Yes

Two key market concerns: News of Chinese government investigation and political risk given Mr. Gou running for president. Key Event: Foxtron EV JV...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (21-Nov-2025): Horizon Robotics drives China's autonomous

Horizon Robotics advances China's autonomous driving, Foxtron's Luxgen deal raises concerns, Wistron and Pegatron support Health2Sync, while BOE...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Quiddity TDIV/50/100 Jun25 Results: 100% Hit Rate; Positioned for High-Impact Sector-Neutral Trades

We expect US$2.5bn one-way flows for the TDIV index in June 2025. The top flow names have 10x ADV or more to trade. There are opportunities for...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Quiddity Leaderboard T50/​​​100 Jun25: Base Date Ranks; Final Expectations

All expected ADDs have strongly outperformed all expected DELs in the last 1-month period. However, the expected index flow impacts for most of...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (15-Oct-2024): Foxconn doubles down on Zhengzhou investments.

Foxconn invests more in China for electric vehicles, Formosa Smart Energy innovates storage with solid-state batteries, India aims to be...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Quiddity Leaderboard T50/100 Jun25: Base Date Ranks; Final Expectations