Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for ASX 200, 100, 50, and 20 in the run-up to the December 2025 index rebal event.</li>
<li>We expect one change for ASX 50, one change for ASX 100, and four changes for ASX 200. </li>
<li>The official index changes will be announced after the close on Friday 5th December 2025.</li>
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In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for ASX 200, 100, 50, and 20 in the run-up to the December 2025 index rebal event.
We expect one change for ASX 50, one change for ASX 100, and four changes for ASX 200. 
The official index changes will be announced after the close on Friday 5th December 2025.


Quiddity Leaderboard ASX Dec25: Clear Signs of Pre-Positioning; Stay Away from the Crowds

Covering IPOs, Healthcare and Technology Stocks

Andrei Zakharov

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Klarna Group plc, a first mover in the BNPL space and AI-powered fintech company, is targeting an IPO valuation of between $13B and $14B, according to Reuters.</li>
<li>A Swedish founder-led decacorn is preparing for a roadshow after Labor Day this week. They intend to raise up to ~$1B and start trading in September.</li>
<li>$13B-$14B IPO valuation is cheap vs. peers and implies ~68% discount to Affirm. Klarna’s last down round was a $800M venture round in July of 2022 at a ~$6.7B valuation.</li>
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Klarna Group plc, a first mover in the BNPL space and AI-powered fintech company, is targeting an IPO valuation of between $13B and $14B, according to Reuters.
A Swedish founder-led decacorn is preparing for a roadshow after Labor Day this week. They intend to raise up to ~$1B and start trading in September.
$13B-$14B IPO valuation is cheap vs. peers and implies ~68% discount to Affirm. Klarna’s last down round was a $800M venture round in July of 2022 at a ~$6.7B valuation.


Klarna IPO Valuation Update: $13B-$14B IPO Valuation Is Cheap Vs. Peers, ~68% Discount To Affirm

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

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 18th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD25.3bn.</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 JB Hi-Fi, James Hardie Industries, Amcor, Iluka Resources, National Australia Bank.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 18th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD25.3bn.
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 JB Hi-Fi, James Hardie Industries, Amcor, Iluka Resources, National Australia Bank.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 18th): JB Hi-Fi, James Hardie Industries, Amcor, Iluka Resources

Financial News, Analysis and Data, FNArena

FNArena

Financial News, Analysis and Data

Online financial media company focused on Australian equities, with a global perspective

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In today's edition: -Ask FNArena -Review All-Weather Model Portfolio -Recent Updates On Expert Views -Best Buys & Conviction Calls</li></ul>

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Rudi's View: Bega Cheese, Cettire, Harvey Norman, Sigma, SiteMinder & More

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 11th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD25.3bn.</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 Santos, Northern Star Resources, Technology One, Orora.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jul 11th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD25.3bn.
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 Santos, Northern Star Resources, Technology One, Orora.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 11th): Santos, Northern Star Resources, Technology One, Orora

Australia

Zip Co Limited provides point-of-sale credit and digital payment services. The Company offers retail finance solutions to small, medium, and enterprise businesses. Zip Co serves retail, education, health, and travel industries in Australia.

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Quiddity Leaderboard ASX Dec25: Clear Signs of Pre-Positioning; Stay Away from the Crowds

There are clear signs of positioning among some of the high-impact expected ADDs/DELs and staying away from such overcrowded bets might be a good...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Klarna IPO Valuation Update: $13B-$14B IPO Valuation Is Cheap Vs. Peers, ~68% Discount To Affirm

Klarna Group plc, a leading EU BNPL fintech, targets $13B-14B IPO valuation, aiming to raise up to $1B and start trading in September under the...

Andrei Zakharov

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 18th): JB Hi-Fi, James Hardie Industries, Amcor, Iluka Resources

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, James Hardie Industries, Amcor, Iluka...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Rudi's View: Bega Cheese, Cettire, Harvey Norman, Sigma, SiteMinder & More

In today's edition: -Ask FNArena -Review All-Weather Model Portfolio -Recent Updates On Expert Views -Best Buys & Conviction Calls

FNArena

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 11th): Santos, Northern Star Resources, Technology One, Orora

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Santos, Northern Star Resources, Technology One,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Quiddity Leaderboard ASX Dec25: Clear Signs of Pre-Positioning; Stay Away from the Crowds

There are clear signs of positioning among some of the high-impact expected ADDs/DELs and staying away from such overcrowded bets might be a good...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Klarna IPO Valuation Update: $13B-$14B IPO Valuation Is Cheap Vs. Peers, ~68% Discount To Affirm

​Klarna Group plc, a leading EU BNPL fintech, targets $13B-14B IPO valuation, aiming to raise up to $1B and start trading in September under the...

Andrei Zakharov

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 18th): JB Hi-Fi, James Hardie Industries, Amcor, Iluka Resources

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, James Hardie Industries, Amcor, Iluka...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Rudi's View: Bega Cheese, Cettire, Harvey Norman, Sigma, SiteMinder & More

In today's edition: -Ask FNArena -Review All-Weather Model Portfolio -Recent Updates On Expert Views -Best Buys & Conviction Calls

FNArena

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 11th): Santos, Northern Star Resources, Technology One, Orora

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Santos, Northern Star Resources, Technology One,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Klarna Group plc, a leading EU BNPL fintech, targets $13B-14B IPO valuation, aiming to raise up to $1B and start trading in September under the...