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

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/invocare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9044:1" rel="noopener">Invocare</a> has entered into a scheme implementation deed with TPG at A$12.7/share. This is higher than the initial offer of A$12.65/share but lower than the revised offer of A$13/share.</li>
<li>There is an extra A$0.26/share in franking credits for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/invocare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9044:1" rel="noopener">Invocare Ltd (IVC AU)</a> shareholders that can use them.</li>
<li>Passives will need to sell nearly 11m shares of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/invocare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9044:1" rel="noopener">Invocare Ltd (IVC AU)</a> on the last trading day and there will be an adhoc inclusion to the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 Index</a>.</li>
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Invocare has entered into a scheme implementation deed with TPG at A$12.7/share. This is higher than the initial offer of A$12.65/share but lower than the revised offer of A$13/share.
There is an extra A$0.26/share in franking credits for Invocare Ltd (IVC AU) shareholders that can use them.
Passives will need to sell nearly 11m shares of Invocare Ltd (IVC AU) on the last trading day and there will be an adhoc inclusion to the S&amp;P/ASX 200 Index.


InvoCare (IVC AU): SID Signed with TPG at A$12.7/Share

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Apr 7th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD46.5bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Qube Holdings, Woodside Energy, Aurizon, Gold Road Resour, Brambles.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Apr 7th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD46.5bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Qube Holdings, Woodside Energy, Aurizon, Gold Road Resour, Brambles.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 7th): Qube Holdings, Woodside Energy, Aurizon

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Mar 17th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD42.6bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Pilbara Minerals, Northern Star Re, Arafura Rare Ear, Aurizon, Suncorp, Beach Energy.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Mar 17th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD42.6bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Pilbara Minerals, Northern Star Re, Arafura Rare Ear, Aurizon, Suncorp, Beach Energy.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Mar 17th): Pilbara Minerals, Northern Star Re, Arafura Rare Ear, Aurizon

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Feb 10th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD15.6bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Newcrest Mining, Rio Tinto, Suncorp, Insurance Australia, Woodside Energy, Wesfarmer.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Feb 10th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD15.6bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Newcrest Mining, Rio Tinto, Suncorp, Insurance Australia, Woodside Energy, Wesfarmer.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 10th): Newcrest, Rio Tinto, Suncorp, Insurance Australia,

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jan 27th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.9bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table 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 Anz Group Holding, Westpac Banking, Metcash, Seek, Idp Education, Perpetual, Pilbara Minerals, Qbe Insurance, Nickel Industries.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jan 27th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.9bn.
We tabulate league table 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 Anz Group Holding, Westpac Banking, Metcash, Seek, Idp Education, Perpetual, Pilbara Minerals, Qbe Insurance, Nickel Industries.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 27th): Anz, Metcash, Seek, Perpetual

Australia

IPH Limited is an intellectual property services firm. The Company offers a wide range of services for the protection, commercialisation, enforcement, and management of intellectual property. IPH provides these services across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Pacific Islands, and Asia.

QANTM Intellectual Property Limited operates in the commercial services industry. The Company offers services for patent, design, trademark procurement, and other related intellectual properties throughout Australia.

Countplus Ltd. offers accounting and other services.  Through subsidiaries, the Company offers accounting, financial planning, lending, legal, tax, corporate advisory, and payroll management services.  Countplus franchises some of its locations.

HiTech Group Australia Limited provides recruitment and consulting services on a contract and permanent basis to the IT and telecommunications industries of Australia.  The Company provides recruitment for executive management, PC support, e-commerce, IT specialists, technical writing and various positions in the IT & T industry.

Ashley Services Group Ltd is an integrated provider of training and labour hire in Australia.

SG Fleet Group Ltd provides vehicle leasing and fleet management services. The Company offers its services to corporate and government customers and individual employees of those customers.

SmartGroup Corp Ltd. is an Australian outsourced salary packaging company within the health, not-for-profit, State and Federal Government departments and corporate sectors nationwide.

YPB Group Ltd manufactures covert markers and additives for consumers who wish to mark their products in order to build customer awareness and loyalty, identify and remove fake products, and measure results over time.

Energy Action Ltd operates an energy procurement platform which allows energy suppliers to competitively bid against one another to supply energy.  The Company has a suite of products and services that complement the Australian Energy Exchange and will allow companies to monitor and manage energy usage and carbon emissions.

Namoi Cotton Co-operative Limited provides cotton ginning and marketing services to Australian cotton growers.  The Company operates gin facilities in New South Wales and Queensland along with warehousing and distribution facilities.  The Company markets and distributes its cotton domestically and internationally.

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is an executive search firm with operations around the world.  The Company identifies, evaluates, and recommends qualified candidates for senior level executive positions.  Heidrick & Struggles provides its services to clients such as Fortune 500 companies, middle market and emerging growth companies, and governmental organizations.

en-japan inc. provides Internet-based recruiting solutions. The Company provides recruitment information for job seekers. en-japan's web site allows member employers to access its database of job seekers. The Company also provides recruitment consulting services.

Sporton International Inc. provides EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and product safety testing services.  The Company also sells anti-electromagnetic components.

JAC Recruitment Co., Ltd. provides recruiting agency services. The Company focuses on international business area that includes job offers from foreign companies and overseas subsidiaries of Japanese companies.

Kelly Services, Inc. provides staffing services to a diversified group of customers through offices located in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. The Company provides employees in office services, engineering, finance, information technology, legal, scientific, marketing, light industrial, education, health, and home care.

Barrett Business Services, Inc. provides outsourced solutions addressing the costs and complexities of employment-related issues for businesses.  The Company provides services in several categories, including payroll processing, employee benefits and administration, workers' compensation coverage, effective risk management and workplace safety programs, and human resource administration.

Assystem offers research and development services.  The Company offers preliminary design services for hardware and software specifications, and integration, validation, and documentation of hardware and software. Assystem primarily serves customers in the fields of electronics, computing, mechanics, acoustics, and optics. The Company also overhauls information systems

Groupe Crit is a holding company with activities in temporary employment services (engineering, healthcare, transportation and other services), security, contract cleaning and sanitation, subcontracting and maintenance for the aeronautical industry, and engineering services.

Synergie SA is a company based in France that specializes in human resource management.  The Company's services include temporary employment, out-placement, social engineering, recruitment and training services. Synergie operates throughout Europe and Canada.

RWS Holdings PLC offers patent translation and search services.  The Company also offers translation, documentation and localization services for the legal, financial, medical, pharmaceutical, chemical, engineering, and telecommunications industries.

McMillan Shakespeare Limited provides salary packaging services.  The Company also offers services like procurement of motor vehicles, insurance, finance and fuel and service maintenance programs.

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Mcmillan Shakespeare (MMS AU)

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 7th): Qube Holdings, Woodside Energy, Aurizon

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Qube Holdings, Woodside Energy, Aurizon, Gold Road...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Mar 17th): Pilbara Minerals, Northern Star Re, Arafura Rare Ear, Aurizon

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Pilbara Minerals, Northern Star Re, Arafura Rare...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 10th): Newcrest, Rio Tinto, Suncorp, Insurance Australia,

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Newcrest Mining, Rio Tinto, Suncorp, Insurance...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 27th): Anz, Metcash, Seek, Perpetual

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Anz Group Holdin, Westpac Banking, Metcash, Seek,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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InvoCare (IVC AU): SID Signed with TPG at A$12.7/Share

TPG has signed an SID to buy all shares in Invocare at A$12.7/sh. There is an extra A$0.257/share in franking credits for those that can use it....

Brian Freitas

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Apr 7th): Qube Holdings, Woodside Energy, Aurizon

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Qube Holdings, Woodside Energy, Aurizon, Gold Road...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Mar 17th): Pilbara Minerals, Northern Star Re, Arafura Rare Ear, Aurizon

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Pilbara Minerals, Northern Star Re, Arafura Rare...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 10th): Newcrest, Rio Tinto, Suncorp, Insurance Australia,

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Newcrest Mining, Rio Tinto, Suncorp, Insurance...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 27th): Anz, Metcash, Seek, Perpetual

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Anz Group Holdin, Westpac Banking, Metcash, Seek,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM