Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Nicolas Van Broekhoven

Was on the buyside for 15 years, most recently at a medium-sized boutique asset management firm. I grew up in Europe, went to university in the US and have been living in Singapore for the last 7 years which has given me a broad scope on the world and investing in general.

Consider myself a generalist investor with a preference for small and mid-cap companies and special situations. However, a large cap that has gone temporarily out of favor might also pique my interest. 

My style of investing could be categorized as more of value investor, rather than growth at any cost. Learning from Charlie Munger on the importance of quality of a company has been of tremendous value over the years.I like businesses with real earnings, cash flows, dividends, book value and insider ownership.

Insight Provider

The Christmas Week that Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Thai Food Companies, Indonesia Dairy, and KEX TB

Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2021... And 5 High Conviction Ideas Going Into 2022

Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2022...And 5 High Conviction Ideas Going into 2023

Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2017...and 5 High Conviction Ideas Going into 2018

Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2018...and 5 High Conviction Ideas Going into 2019

Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2019... And 5 High Conviction Ideas Going into 2020

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Macau Consumer discretionary / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<div>
<p>In a follow up to similar styled notes from 2017-2018-2019</p>
<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/overview-of-my-winners-and-losers-in-2019-and-5-high-conviction-ideas-going-into-2020" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:35000" rel="noopener">Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2019... And 5 High Conviction Ideas Going into 2020</a> </p>
</div><div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/overview-of-my-winners-and-losers-in-2018-and-5-high-conviction-ideas-going-into-2019" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:26696" rel="noopener">Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2018...and 5 High Conviction Ideas Going into 2019</a> </p></div><div><p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/overview-of-my-winners-and-losers-in-2017-and-5-high-conviction-ideas-going-into-2018" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:16368" rel="noopener">Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2017...and 5 High Conviction Ideas Going into 2018</a></p></div><div><p>I again look at my stock ideas that have worked out in 2020, those that have not, and those where the verdict is still pending. I will also highlight 5 new high conviction ideas for 2021.</p></div><div><p>Last year I provided 5 high conviction ideas and here is their performance:</p></div><div><table class="table table-striped"><tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 188.19px;">Company</td>
<td style="width: 135.71px;">Share Price 19 Dec 2019</td>
<td style="width: 173.14px;">Share Price 24 December 2020</td>
<td style="width: 64.07px;">Dividends</td>
<td style="width: 80.89px;">% Total Return</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 188.19px;">
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aem-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11019:1" rel="noopener">AEM Holdings (AEM SP)</a> </td>
<td style="width: 135.71px;">1.89 SGD</td>
<td style="width: 173.14px;">3.43 SGD</td>
<td style="width: 64.07px;">0.0081 SGD</td>
<td style="width: 80.89px;">+81.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 188.19px;"><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/24110" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24110:1" rel="noopener">Procurri Corporation (PROC SP)</a></td>
<td style="width: 135.71px;">0.48 SGD</td>
<td style="width: 173.14px;">0.28 SGD</td>
<td style="width: 64.07px;">0.000 SGD</td>
<td style="width: 80.89px;">-41.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 188.19px;">
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sunpower-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18395:1" rel="noopener">Sunpower Group (SPWG SP)</a> </td>
<td style="width: 135.71px;">0.57 SGD</td>
<td style="width: 173.14px;">0.76 SGD</td>
<td style="width: 64.07px;">0.0025 SGD</td>
<td style="width: 80.89px;">+33.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 188.19px;">
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ips-securex-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15717:1" rel="noopener">IPS Securex (IPSS SP)</a> </td>
<td style="width: 135.71px;">0.004 SGD</td>
<td style="width: 173.14px;">0.08 SGD</td>
<td style="width: 64.07px;">0.000 SGD</td>
<td style="width: 80.89px;">+100%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 188.19px;">
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cosco-shipping-international-8a9750d4-23c7-4832-9b67-2032ca7ec1f3" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:672:1" rel="noopener">Cosco International Holdings (517 HK)</a> </td>
<td style="width: 135.71px;">2.01 HKD</td>
<td style="width: 173.14px;">2.38 HKD</td>
<td style="width: 64.07px;">0.16 HKD</td>
<td style="width: 80.89px;">+26.50%</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table></div>


In a follow up to similar styled notes from 2017-2018-2019
Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2019... And 5 High Conviction Ideas Going into 2020 
Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2018...and 5 High Conviction Ideas Going into 2019 Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2017...and 5 High Conviction Ideas Going into 2018I again look at my stock ideas that have worked out in 2020, those that have not, and those where the verdict is still pending. I will also highlight 5 new high conviction ideas for 2021.Last year I provided 5 high conviction ideas and here is their performance:

Company
Share Price 19 Dec 2019
Share Price 24 December 2020
Dividends
% Total Return



AEM Holdings (AEM SP) 
1.89 SGD
3.43 SGD
0.0081 SGD
+81.91%


Procurri Corporation (PROC SP)
0.48 SGD
0.28 SGD
0.000 SGD
-41.66%



Sunpower Group (SPWG SP) 
0.57 SGD
0.76 SGD
0.0025 SGD
+33.77%



IPS Securex (IPSS SP) 
0.004 SGD
0.08 SGD
0.000 SGD
+100%



Cosco International Holdings (517 HK) 
2.01 HKD
2.38 HKD
0.16 HKD
+26.50%



Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2020...And 5 High Conviction Ideas Going into 2021

Consumer Discretionary

Overview of My Winners and Losers in 2020...And 5 High Conviction Ideas Going into 2021