Independent Research, US Dominant Players, Investment Talk

Investment Talk

Independent Research, US Dominant Players

Investment Talk is for readers who wish to learn about companies that are potentially outside of their own circle of research, as well as those who are longing to become part of a community of like-minded investors and learn more about investment research. I would describe myself as a long-term investor who typically takes a 3Y to 5Y outlook, before reassessing once that period matures. I follow the adage that one should research, reach a conclusion, and then verify and continue to hold so long as the thesis remains intact. My own investing style is one that seeks to find dominant players within their respective market who have shown signs of monopoly or oligopolistic behaviour, unlikely to be disrupted, in tandem with discovering market disruptors who have a high likelihood of disrupting their respective market. Equally (and weighted accordingly) I seek to discover more nuanced, misunderstood, situations with a shorter time frame.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Beanie Babies, Tamagotchis, fidget spinners, heelys, silly bandz, pogs, pet rocks, mood rings, cabbage patch kids…</li><li>Every generation has its share of fad products, fashion statements, and hairstyles.</li><li>But what separates a fad from a sustainable trend? Understanding the difference between the two can be challenging.</li></ul>

Beanie Babies, Tamagotchis, fidget spinners, heelys, silly bandz, pogs, pet rocks, mood rings, cabbage patch kids…Every generation has its share of fad products, fashion statements, and hairstyles.But what separates a fad from a sustainable trend? Understanding the difference between the two can be challenging.

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning, Copley Fund Research

Steven Holden

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning

Copley Fund Research

Copley Fund Research provide research and data on asset allocation among Global and Emerging Market equity funds.  The analysis details absolute and relative positioning across countries, sectors and industries together with highly granular data on single stock and single fund allocations.  The data is updated monthly with time series going back to January 2011.

Global Research - Analysis of 165 prominent Global equity funds, combined AUM $335bn
GEM Research - Analysis of 127 prominent global EM equity funds, combined AUM $250bn

Asset Allocation - Global and GEM Equity

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The Magnificent 7, comprising Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, NVIDIA and Tesla  hit record high allocations among active Global equity funds this year.</li>
<li>Thought of as a standalone allocation, they represent the 2nd largest country weight, but also stand as a sizeable underweight versus the benchmark.</li>
<li>Microsoft's dominates the group, NVIDIA has attracted a new investors this year, whilst Tesla has struggled to gain the same level of trust from active Global investors.</li>
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The Magnificent 7, comprising Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, NVIDIA and Tesla  hit record high allocations among active Global equity funds this year.
Thought of as a standalone allocation, they represent the 2nd largest country weight, but also stand as a sizeable underweight versus the benchmark.
Microsoft's dominates the group, NVIDIA has attracted a new investors this year, whilst Tesla has struggled to gain the same level of trust from active Global investors.


Riding High: The Magnificent 7 Surge in Global Equity Funds

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Equity Bottom-Up

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We assume that Intel's current business model is unable to fully meet the manufacturing needs in that case.</li>
<li>As for the Intel Foundry Business, we believe that there is potential upside for growth.</li>
<li>If Intel was doing great in Wafer Manufacturing Business, then why does it have to consider splitting up?</li>
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We assume that Intel's current business model is unable to fully meet the manufacturing needs in that case.
As for the Intel Foundry Business, we believe that there is potential upside for growth.
If Intel was doing great in Wafer Manufacturing Business, then why does it have to consider splitting up?


TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): If Intel Was Split Up, What Impact Will It Have on the Foundry Industry?

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

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<li>700HK/ NTES/ BILI:  The NPPA has released a draft for public opinion on the &lt;Internet Game Governing Measures&gt;(-/-/-)</li>
<li>700HK/ NTES/ 002624CH/ 300299CH/ BILI:NPPA Announced December Imported Game Code Approvals(////+/+/+)</li>
<li>AMAZ/ SHEIN/ TEMU: Local merchants reportedly unhappy with some new AI features on Amazon (-/+/+)</li>
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700HK/ NTES/ BILI:  The NPPA has released a draft for public opinion on the &lt;Internet Game Governing Measures&gt;(-/-/-)
700HK/ NTES/ 002624CH/ 300299CH/ BILI:NPPA Announced December Imported Game Code Approvals(////+/+/+)
AMAZ/ SHEIN/ TEMU: Local merchants reportedly unhappy with some new AI features on Amazon (-/+/+)


[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]: 700 HK/NTES/BILI/002624 CH/300299 CH/3690 HK/AMZN/PDD/Shein

Energy Transition | AI | Shifting World Order, Mint Finance

Suhas Reddy

Energy Transition | AI | Shifting World Order

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

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<li>The Federal Trust Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DoJ) issued new guidelines for mergers and acquisitions addressing modern market realities.</li>
<li>Guidelines are aimed at preventing large corporations in highly concentrated markets from acquiring current and/or potential competitors with a view to monopolising their industries.</li>
<li>The new guidelines give regulators better ammunition to scrutinise vertical and cross mergers, giving them much needed “teeth” to challenge “clever” M&amp;A transactions.</li>
</ul>


The Federal Trust Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DoJ) issued new guidelines for mergers and acquisitions addressing modern market realities.
Guidelines are aimed at preventing large corporations in highly concentrated markets from acquiring current and/or potential competitors with a view to monopolising their industries.
The new guidelines give regulators better ammunition to scrutinise vertical and cross mergers, giving them much needed “teeth” to challenge “clever” M&amp;A transactions.


FTC Under Lina Khan Is Armed with Shrewd Regulatory Arsenal Against Anti-Competitive M&A Deals

United States

Amazon.com, Inc. is an online retailer that offers a wide range of products. The Company's products include books, music, videotapes, computers, electronics, home and garden, and numerous other products.  Amazon offers personalized shopping services, Web-based credit card payment, and direct shipping to customers.

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Amazon.com Inc (AMZN US)

Fads and Second Acts

Beanie Babies, Tamagotchis, fidget spinners, heelys, silly bandz, pogs, pet rocks, mood rings, cabbage patch kids… Every generation has its share...

Investment Talk

Riding High: The Magnificent 7 Surge in Global Equity Funds

Microsoft's dominates the group, NVIDIA has attracted a new investors this year, whilst Tesla has struggled to gain the same level of trust from...

Steven Holden

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): If Intel Was Split Up, What Impact Will It Have on the Foundry Industry?

Intel's current business model may not meet manufacturing needs, but there is potential for growth in the Intel Foundry Business, raising...

Patrick Liao

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]: 700 HK/NTES/BILI/002624 CH/300299 CH/3690 HK/AMZN/PDD/Shein

The NPPA seeks public opinion on internet game regulations, while imported game code approvals are announced. Local merchants express discontent...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

FTC Under Lina Khan Is Armed with Shrewd Regulatory Arsenal Against Anti-Competitive M&A Deals

Clever business models are essential to outperform which includes astute M&A deals. With regulators getting trigger happy and equipped with shrewd...

Mint Finance

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Fads and Second Acts

Beanie Babies, Tamagotchis, fidget spinners, heelys, silly bandz, pogs, pet rocks, mood rings, cabbage patch kids… Every generation has its share...

Investment Talk

Riding High: The Magnificent 7 Surge in Global Equity Funds

Microsoft's dominates the group, NVIDIA has attracted a new investors this year, whilst Tesla has struggled to gain the same level of trust from...

Steven Holden

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): If Intel Was Split Up, What Impact Will It Have on the Foundry Industry?

​Intel's current business model may not meet manufacturing needs, but there is potential for growth in the Intel Foundry Business, raising...

Patrick Liao

[Blue Lotus Daily - TMT Update]: 700 HK/NTES/BILI/002624 CH/300299 CH/3690 HK/AMZN/PDD/Shein

​The NPPA seeks public opinion on internet game regulations, while imported game code approvals are announced. Local merchants express discontent...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

FTC Under Lina Khan Is Armed with Shrewd Regulatory Arsenal Against Anti-Competitive M&A Deals

Clever business models are essential to outperform which includes astute M&A deals. With regulators getting trigger happy and equipped with shrewd...

Mint Finance

Intel's current business model may not meet manufacturing needs, but there is potential for growth in the Intel Foundry Business, raising...

The NPPA seeks public opinion on internet game regulations, while imported game code approvals are announced. Local merchants express discontent...