Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>The Hong Kong Alpha portfolio's performance was -2.01% in October versus returns of -0.81 for the benchmark and -3.53 to  -8.62 for Hong Kong indexes.</li>
<li>The Hong Kong Alpha portfolio has captured most of the market gains and minimized drawdowns since inception. The portfolio's outperformance is more than 40% since inception in October 2024.</li>
<li>At month-end, we reduced materials and healthcare exposure.  We had already reduced the tech exposure earlier in the month.  We established positions in the utility, textile, and battery sectors.</li>
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The Hong Kong Alpha portfolio's performance was -2.01% in October versus returns of -0.81 for the benchmark and -3.53 to  -8.62 for Hong Kong indexes.
The Hong Kong Alpha portfolio has captured most of the market gains and minimized drawdowns since inception. The portfolio's outperformance is more than 40% since inception in October 2024.
At month-end, we reduced materials and healthcare exposure.  We had already reduced the tech exposure earlier in the month.  We established positions in the utility, textile, and battery sectors.


HONG KONG ALPHA PORTFOLIO: (October 2025)

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>For the 16 H-share IPOs of A-shares this year, the average YTD narrowing in the H-A discount is 9.1pp, with growth prospects remaining the key driver. </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lens-technology" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45390:1" rel="noopener">Lens Technology (6613 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fortior-technology-shenzhen-co-ltd-e8c112a6-e6de-44cc-812a-084509c2cf7c" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45496:1" rel="noopener">Fortior Technology (1304 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sicc-co-ltd-e5b2bacc-ed46-4d8e-bfb1-ff952e730eae" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45752:1" rel="noopener">SICC (2631 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sany-heavy-industry-co-ltd-8806deaf-04c9-4411-b1ee-92e813b9c5e0" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45955:1" rel="noopener">Sany Heavy (6031 HK)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-vast-industrial-urban-development-company-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3212:1" rel="noopener">CIG Shanghai (6166 HK)</a> are high-growth names with discount reduction.</li>
<li>Opportunities exist in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seres-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45945:1" rel="noopener">Seres Group (9927 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/car-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:942:1" rel="noopener">Ningbo Joyson Electronic (699 HK)</a> as they are expected to post 30%+ EPS CAGR, yet the discount has widened. </li>
</ul>


For the 16 H-share IPOs of A-shares this year, the average YTD narrowing in the H-A discount is 9.1pp, with growth prospects remaining the key driver. 

Lens Technology (6613 HK), Fortior Technology (1304 HK), SICC (2631 HK), Sany Heavy (6031 HK), and CIG Shanghai (6166 HK) are high-growth names with discount reduction.
Opportunities exist in Seres Group (9927 HK) and Ningbo Joyson Electronic (699 HK) as they are expected to post 30%+ EPS CAGR, yet the discount has widened. 


HK Strategy: An Update on Playing the Future H IPOs of the As

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.

Equity Capital Markets

Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic / Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<li>Kinwong, a printed circuit board (PCB) maker, raised HKD 4,960.6m (USD 632.4m) from its global offering and will list on HKEX on Tuesday, 29 Sep 2026.</li>
<li>In our previous notes, we looked at the company's fundamentals and the deal terms.</li>
<li>In our previous notes, we looked at the company's fundamentals and the deal terms. </li>
</ul>


Kinwong, a printed circuit board (PCB) maker, raised HKD 4,960.6m (USD 632.4m) from its global offering and will list on HKEX on Tuesday, 29 Sep 2026.
In our previous notes, we looked at the company's fundamentals and the deal terms.
In our previous notes, we looked at the company's fundamentals and the deal terms. 


<ul>
<li>The materials sector continues its outperformance in Hong Kong, however the recent sharp pullback showed a weakening in strength and momentum.</li>
<li>Mainland investors continued to buy Hong Kong listed stocks heavily during the market pullback earlier this month.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zhejiang-sanhua-intelligent-controls-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45277:1" rel="noopener">Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls (2050 HK)</a> quashed market rumors about a large robotic order from Tesla (TSLA US); however, it continues discussions on cooperation opportunities.
</li>
</ul>


The materials sector continues its outperformance in Hong Kong, however the recent sharp pullback showed a weakening in strength and momentum.
Mainland investors continued to buy Hong Kong listed stocks heavily during the market pullback earlier this month.

Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls (2050 HK) quashed market rumors about a large robotic order from Tesla (TSLA US); however, it continues discussions on cooperation opportunities.



The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (October 20)

<ul>
<li>China is rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into its industrial sector to cement its position as a global leader in high-tech manufacturing.</li>
<li>With technological prowess, a large, established manufacturing base, and government support, Chinese factories will dominate automated manufacturing globally for the foreseeable future.</li>
<li>We look at a basket of Chinese manufacturers who are benefiting from automation with AI and robotics.  All the companies export a substantial portion of their products.</li>
</ul>


China is rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into its industrial sector to cement its position as a global leader in high-tech manufacturing.
With technological prowess, a large, established manufacturing base, and government support, Chinese factories will dominate automated manufacturing globally for the foreseeable future.
We look at a basket of Chinese manufacturers who are benefiting from automation with AI and robotics.  All the companies export a substantial portion of their products.


CHINA: Industrial Manufacturing Companies Up Their Game With Robotics!

China

Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls Co., Ltd. researches, manufactures, and sells refrigeration and air-conditioning electrical parts and auto parts. The company specializes in environmentally friendly thermal management solutions, developing HVAC systems, home appliance equipment, and thermal management solutions for new energy vehicles. It was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Shaoxing, China.

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China is rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into its industrial sector to cement its position as a global leader in high...

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HONG KONG ALPHA PORTFOLIO: (October 2025)

We made mid-month adjustments to the portfolio due to sudden re-escalation of tensions with the US & concurrent sectoral de-rating. Several...

David Mudd

HK Strategy: An Update on Playing the Future H IPOs of the As

​16 H-share IPOs of A-shares this year have seen an average YTD narrowing in the H-A discount of 9.1pp, driven by growth prospects. Opportunities...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Kinwong (景旺电子) IPO Trading

Kinwong raised USD 632m in net proceeds to list on HKEX on Tuesday, 29 Sep 2026. We are cautious on debut performance as the A-H premium is now...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

The Heat Is On: News Flow and Sentiment in CHINA / HONG KONG (October 20)

The materials sector continues its outperformance in Hong Kong, however the recent sharp pullback showed a weakening in strength and momentum.

David Mudd

CHINA: Industrial Manufacturing Companies Up Their Game With Robotics!

China is rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into its industrial sector to cement its position as a global leader in high...

David Mudd

16 H-share IPOs of A-shares this year have seen an average YTD narrowing in the H-A discount of 9.1pp, driven by growth prospects. Opportunities...