Greater China Equity Long/Short Analyst

Eric Chen

With a blend of sell-side and buy-side perspectives, Eric has covered and researched hundreds of Greater China equities in TMT and consumer spaces - two sectors woven together by the overarching thesis of technology empowering consumption. 

Eric is highly experienced in fundamental equity long short strategy. He seeks to produce differentiated and original research that combines holistic qualitative framework, unique angles and robust modelling. The process helps gain deep insights into critical value drivers misunderstood by the market, which results in mis-priced stocks and hence long/short opportunities.

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Macau Software and services / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>China online marketplaces are entering maturity phase of slow but steady growth. While markets have lingering concern about competition intensifying, we see the landscape stabilizing rather than deteriorating.</li>
<li>Early yet clear signals are flashing that incumbents like Alibaba are regaining footing whereas challengers such as PDD and Douyin are losing momentum.</li>
<li>Alibaba is our top pick for its improving fundamentals and discounted valuation. We are positive on Meituan for the near term but underweight PDD and see JD fairly priced.</li>
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China online marketplaces are entering maturity phase of slow but steady growth. While markets have lingering concern about competition intensifying, we see the landscape stabilizing rather than deteriorating.
Early yet clear signals are flashing that incumbents like Alibaba are regaining footing whereas challengers such as PDD and Douyin are losing momentum.
Alibaba is our top pick for its improving fundamentals and discounted valuation. We are positive on Meituan for the near term but underweight PDD and see JD fairly priced.


China Online Marketplaces: Expecting Slow yet Steady Growth