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 TWSE Stocks as of Sep 22nd which has an aggregated short interest worth USD13.6bn.</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 Accton Tech, Alchip Tech, Ap Memory Tech, Asmedia Tech, Bizlink Holding, Faraday Tech.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Sep 22nd which has an aggregated short interest worth USD13.6bn.
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 Accton Tech, Alchip Tech, Ap Memory Tech, Asmedia Tech, Bizlink Holding, Faraday Tech.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Sep 22nd): Accton Tech, Alchip Tech, Ap Memory Tech, Asmedia Tech

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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<li>The changes at the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nikkei-225" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22909:1" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225</a> September rebalance were announced on 4 September. The rebalance of the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">HSI</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-china-enterprises-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22900:1" rel="noopener">HSCEI</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-tech-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31367:1" rel="noopener">HSTECH</a> and HSCI was implemented on the same day.</li>
<li>The changes to the MVIS indices were announced on 8 September and will be implemented at the close on 15 September. The S&amp;P/ASX family will also rebalance on 15 September.</li>
<li>After a month and a half of big inflows to onshore China ETFs, there were small outflows from a lot of ETFs during the week.</li>
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The changes at the Nikkei 225 September rebalance were announced on 4 September. The rebalance of the HSI, HSCEI, HSTECH and HSCI was implemented on the same day.
The changes to the MVIS indices were announced on 8 September and will be implemented at the close on 15 September. The S&amp;P/ASX family will also rebalance on 15 September.
After a month and a half of big inflows to onshore China ETFs, there were small outflows from a lot of ETFs during the week.


Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: NKY, ASX, CSI300, KOSDAQ150, Yuanta ETFs, MVA, MVW, SMH

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

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<li>The September 2023 index changes for the TDIV, T50, and T100 Indices were confirmed after the close on Friday 1st September 2023.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at our final flow expectations for these index changes and the capping flow expectations for the TDIV index.</li>
<li>There could US$420mn one-way flows across these three indices during this rebalance event.</li>
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The September 2023 index changes for the TDIV, T50, and T100 Indices were confirmed after the close on Friday 1st September 2023.
In this insight, we take a look at our final flow expectations for these index changes and the capping flow expectations for the TDIV index.
There could US$420mn one-way flows across these three indices during this rebalance event.


Quiddity TDIV/​50/​100 Sep 23 Rebal: ALL 15 Changes Expected; US$420mn One-Way

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<li>There are 4 changes to the Yuanta/​P-Shares Taiwan Top 50 ETF and 1 deletion for the Yuanta/​P-Shares Taiwan Dividend Plus ETF in September.</li>
<li>The impact on the inclusions is larger in terms of flow but smaller in terms of days to ADV to buy. Shorts are higher on the deletions.</li>
<li>There appears to be big positioning on a lot of the stocks. But the ETF adds could move higher in the short-term on short covering.</li>
</ul>


There are 4 changes to the Yuanta/​P-Shares Taiwan Top 50 ETF and 1 deletion for the Yuanta/​P-Shares Taiwan Dividend Plus ETF in September.
The impact on the inclusions is larger in terms of flow but smaller in terms of days to ADV to buy. Shorts are higher on the deletions.
There appears to be big positioning on a lot of the stocks. But the ETF adds could move higher in the short-term on short covering.


Yuanta ETFs Rebalance: AI-Frenzy Means Tech Replaces Industrials; Shorts Surge; Big Positioning

<ul>
<li>Today is the base date for the T50 and T100 Indices for the September 2023 Rebalance.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the final expectations for ADDs/DELs for the T50 and T100 Indices.</li>
<li>Previously, I expected five and three changes for the T50 and T100 indices, respectively, but now I see four changes for both indices.</li>
</ul>


Today is the base date for the T50 and T100 Indices for the September 2023 Rebalance.
In this insight, we take a look at the final expectations for ADDs/DELs for the T50 and T100 Indices.
Previously, I expected five and three changes for the T50 and T100 indices, respectively, but now I see four changes for both indices.


Quiddity Leaderboard T50/​​​100 Sep 23: Final Expectations; AI Frenzy Fades; Wisdom Marine TDIV DEL

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Accton Technology Corporation researches, develops, manufactures, and markets computer network system products such as adapters, hubs, switches, routers, and bridges. The Company also manufactures network computers and network peripheral equipment.

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Sep 22nd): Accton Tech, Alchip Tech, Ap Memory Tech, Asmedia Tech

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Accton Tech, Alchip Tech, Ap Memory Tech, Asmedia...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: NKY, ASX, CSI300, KOSDAQ150, Yuanta ETFs, MVA, MVW, SMH

This recap highlights Insights covering Asian index rebalances (announcements/ forecasts/ IPO Fast Entry/ M&A driven changes). We also highlight...

Brian Freitas

Quiddity TDIV/50/100 Sep 23 Rebal: ALL 15 Changes Expected; US$420mn One-Way

There will be 4 ADDs/DELs for T50 and 3 separate ADDs/DELs for T100. One of the T100 DELs Wisdom Marine will also be deleted from the TDIV index.

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Yuanta ETFs Rebalance: AI-Frenzy Means Tech Replaces Industrials; Shorts Surge; Big Positioning

There will be 9 constituent changes for the ETFs in September. Tech replaces Industrials and there is plenty to trade on the stocks. Positioning...

Brian Freitas

Quiddity Leaderboard T50/100 Sep 23: Final Expectations; AI Frenzy Fades; Wisdom Marine TDIV DEL

I expect the official index changes to be announced after the close on Friday 1st September 2023. The Inclusion/Exclusion events will be at the...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

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TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Sep 22nd): Accton Tech, Alchip Tech, Ap Memory Tech, Asmedia Tech

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Accton Tech, Alchip Tech, Ap Memory Tech, Asmedia...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: NKY, ASX, CSI300, KOSDAQ150, Yuanta ETFs, MVA, MVW, SMH

This recap highlights Insights covering Asian index rebalances (announcements/ forecasts/ IPO Fast Entry/ M&A driven changes). We also highlight...

Brian Freitas

Quiddity TDIV/​50/​100 Sep 23 Rebal: ALL 15 Changes Expected; US$420mn One-Way

There will be 4 ADDs/DELs for T50 and 3 separate ADDs/DELs for T100. One of the T100 DELs Wisdom Marine will also be deleted from the TDIV index.

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Yuanta ETFs Rebalance: AI-Frenzy Means Tech Replaces Industrials; Shorts Surge; Big Positioning

There will be 9 constituent changes for the ETFs in September. Tech replaces Industrials and there is plenty to trade on the stocks. Positioning...

Brian Freitas

Quiddity Leaderboard T50/​​​100 Sep 23: Final Expectations; AI Frenzy Fades; Wisdom Marine TDIV DEL

I expect the official index changes to be announced after the close on Friday 1st September 2023. The Inclusion/Exclusion events will be at the...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Quiddity TDIV/50/100 Sep 23 Rebal: ALL 15 Changes Expected; US$420mn One-Way

Quiddity Leaderboard T50/100 Sep 23: Final Expectations; AI Frenzy Fades; Wisdom Marine TDIV DEL