Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

Mio Kato

Over 15 years analysing Japanese and Asian stocks from a long/short perspective

I focus on cyclically driven sectors such as Gaming, Factory Automation and Autos

An eclectic background as a long-short analyst, upper management at a financial data startup through its listing, and as the founder of a team analysing big/alternative data, all of which supports independent and differentiated views... we hope

An appreciation for Mathematics drives the development of a "Micro-Quantamental" process which can provide a data-driven, historically-informed and semi-automated foundation upon which to layer more qualitative and judgemental analysis, thus improving investment decision-making speed and accuracy

Japan/Asia Long-Short

ASMP (522.HK): 4Q21 Results/ 1Q22 Outlook- It’s a Record Q1 at the Mid-Point of Guidance.

ASMP (522.HK): 1Q22 Results and 2Q22 Forecast- A Warm up in 2022 and It Should Be Another Hike in 3Q

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

ASM Pacific Technology / Equity Bottom-Up

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/david-blennerhassett" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:840" rel="noopener">David Blennerhassett</a> discussed ASM International’s outperformance against equity affiliate ASM Pacific Technology in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/asmpt-s-disconnect-with-asm-na" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:37163" rel="noopener">ASMPT's Disconnect With ASM NA</a>. We provide here some context on the fundamentals of the two companies and would flag ASM Pacific Technology competitor BE Semiconductor Industries as a player worth paying attention to.</p>

David Blennerhassett discussed ASM International’s outperformance against equity affiliate ASM Pacific Technology in ASMPT's Disconnect With ASM NA. We provide here some context on the fundamentals of the two companies and would flag ASM Pacific Technology competitor BE Semiconductor Industries as a player worth paying attention to.

Fundamental Factors to Consider When Trading ASM PT and ASMI