Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Event-Driven

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<li>EcoPro Materials and Doosan Robotics, recent IPOs, join the Large category. Their inclusion signals at least two Large stocks, CS Wind Corp and BGF Retail, shifting to Mid.</li>
<li>There's a chance three Mid-stocks will transition to Large: Ssangyong Cement, Hyundai Electric, and LOTTE Corp. Conversely, LS Corp, Hotel Shilla, and Kepco E&amp;C will move from Large to Mid.</li>
<li>With ample time left in the screening period, cautious monitoring is essential. Still, Large→Mid candidates, with a notable gap from the ₩2.95T cutoff, warrant a focus on proactive setups.</li>
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EcoPro Materials and Doosan Robotics, recent IPOs, join the Large category. Their inclusion signals at least two Large stocks, CS Wind Corp and BGF Retail, shifting to Mid.
There's a chance three Mid-stocks will transition to Large: Ssangyong Cement, Hyundai Electric, and LOTTE Corp. Conversely, LS Corp, Hotel Shilla, and Kepco E&amp;C will move from Large to Mid.
With ample time left in the screening period, cautious monitoring is essential. Still, Large→Mid candidates, with a notable gap from the ₩2.95T cutoff, warrant a focus on proactive setups.


Identifying KOSPI Size Migration Candidates & Assessing Proactive Setup Feasibility

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

HDC Hyundai Development Co-Engineering & Construction / Event-Driven

HDC Hyundai Development Co-Engineering & Construction

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<li>There will be 7 additions and 7 deletions for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/korea-stock-exchange-kospi-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26021:1" rel="noopener">Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 (KOSPI2 INDEX EQUITY)</a> at the December rebalance that will be implemented on 14 December.</li>
<li>The rebalance is on expected lines, though the index committee decided not to add <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/youngpoong-paper-mfg-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3467:1" rel="noopener">Youngpoong Paper (006740 KS)</a> to the index. Not really a big surprise given the price move.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdc-hyundai-development-co-engineering-construction" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27397:1" rel="noopener">HDC Hyundai Development Co-Engineering &amp; Construction (294870 KS)</a> is a surprise delete and there is not much short interest that could cover against the passive selling.</li>
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There will be 7 additions and 7 deletions for the Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 (KOSPI2 INDEX EQUITY) at the December rebalance that will be implemented on 14 December.
The rebalance is on expected lines, though the index committee decided not to add Youngpoong Paper (006740 KS) to the index. Not really a big surprise given the price move.

HDC Hyundai Development Co-Engineering &amp; Construction (294870 KS) is a surprise delete and there is not much short interest that could cover against the passive selling.


KOSPI200 Index Rebalance: Mostly Expected Though Some Discretion Used

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Korea Exchange announced KOSPI 200 rebalance additions and deletions today. There were 14 new additions and deletions (7 each).</li>
<li>Some surprises in KOSPI 200 rebalance included addition of Seah Besteel and deletion of HDC Hyundai Development. </li>
<li>There were a lot more additions and deletions in KOSDAQ 150 (34 total additions and deletions). Among the KOSDAQ 150 additions included Neowiz, JNTC, Lunit, and Jeio.</li>
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Korea Exchange announced KOSPI 200 rebalance additions and deletions today. There were 14 new additions and deletions (7 each).
Some surprises in KOSPI 200 rebalance included addition of Seah Besteel and deletion of HDC Hyundai Development. 
There were a lot more additions and deletions in KOSDAQ 150 (34 total additions and deletions). Among the KOSDAQ 150 additions included Neowiz, JNTC, Lunit, and Jeio.


KOSPI 200 and KOSDAQ 150 Rebalance Additions and Deletions Announced (December 2023)

Hyundai Home Shopping Network / Event-Driven

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<strong>This article discusses the potential inclusions and exclusions of KOSPI200 rebalance in</strong><strong>December 2023 (especially those that are highlighted by the locals). </strong>
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<li>Stocks that are expected to be added to the KOSPI200 index include Posco DX, HD Hyundai Electric, Sam-A Aluminum, TCC Steel, and Dentium. </li>
<li>Stocks that are expected to be excluded in the KOSPI200 index Include Zinus, Handsome, Cuckoo Homesys, Taekwang Industrial, and Hyundai Home Shopping.</li>
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This article discusses the potential inclusions and exclusions of KOSPI200 rebalance inDecember 2023 (especially those that are highlighted by the locals). 

Stocks that are expected to be added to the KOSPI200 index include Posco DX, HD Hyundai Electric, Sam-A Aluminum, TCC Steel, and Dentium. 
Stocks that are expected to be excluded in the KOSPI200 index Include Zinus, Handsome, Cuckoo Homesys, Taekwang Industrial, and Hyundai Home Shopping.


KOSPI200 Rebalance in December 2023 Highlighted by Locals

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<li>Although not explicitly outlined, it appears practical to interpret that we should filter out stocks that have entered a trading suspension among those receiving a WARNING designation.</li>
<li>The dynamics of KOSPI 200 flow trading have become notably tumultuous due to the abrupt short selling ban and additional liquidity halts imposed on market makers in the futures market.</li>
<li>The manifestation of price impact due to passive flows may be significantly delayed. So, we should prepare for this week's announcement day setup targeting the delayed impact of passive flows.</li>
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Although not explicitly outlined, it appears practical to interpret that we should filter out stocks that have entered a trading suspension among those receiving a WARNING designation.
The dynamics of KOSPI 200 flow trading have become notably tumultuous due to the abrupt short selling ban and additional liquidity halts imposed on market makers in the futures market.
The manifestation of price impact due to passive flows may be significantly delayed. So, we should prepare for this week's announcement day setup targeting the delayed impact of passive flows.


KOSPI 200 December Rebalancing: Rule Change Clarifications & Possible Delay in Price Impact

South Korea

Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems (HE&E), which makes various electric equipment including transformers, switchgear, motors, low & medium voltage circuit breakers, power electronics, and power electronics & control systems.

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Hyundai Electric & Energy (267260 KS)

Identifying KOSPI Size Migration Candidates & Assessing Proactive Setup Feasibility

This post identifies potential KOSPI Size migration candidates for the upcoming March review and evaluates the feasibility of proactive setups.

Sanghyun Park

KOSPI200 Index Rebalance: Mostly Expected Though Some Discretion Used

There are 7 changes for the KOSPI200 in December. While most changes are expected, there are a few surprises. Impact is large on most stocks and...

Brian Freitas

KOSPI 200 and KOSDAQ 150 Rebalance Additions and Deletions Announced (December 2023)

Korea Exchange announced KOSPI 200 rebalance additions and deletions today. There were 14 new additions and deletions (7 each). There were a lot...

Douglas Kim

KOSPI200 Rebalance in December 2023 Highlighted by Locals

This article discusses the potential inclusions and exclusions of KOSPI200 rebalance in December 2023 (especially those that are highlighted by the...

Douglas Kim

KOSPI 200 December Rebalancing: Rule Change Clarifications & Possible Delay in Price Impact

This post clarifies recent rule changes in the KOSPI 200 and examines trading opportunities that may arise from a potential delay in price impact...

Sanghyun Park

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