SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<p>§  <strong>The Consumer Staples Sector is made up of businesses less sensitive to economic cycles. In comparison, the performance of businesses in the Consumer Discretionary Sector tend to be more impacted by these cycles.</strong></p>
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<p>§  <strong>Globally, the MSCI World Consumer Staples Index has generated a 2.7% dividend inclusive YTD return while regionally, the MSCI AC Asia Pacific Consumer Staples Index generated a 5.7% dividend inclusive YTD return. This compared to a 1.3% decline and 0.8% gain for the</strong>…</p>
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§  The Consumer Staples Sector is made up of businesses less sensitive to economic cycles. In comparison, the performance of businesses in the Consumer Discretionary Sector tend to be more impacted by these cycles.
 
§  Globally, the MSCI World Consumer Staples Index has generated a 2.7% dividend inclusive YTD return while regionally, the MSCI AC Asia Pacific Consumer Staples Index generated a 5.7% dividend inclusive YTD return. This compared to a 1.3% decline and 0.8% gain for the…




Consumer Staples Offered Investor Returns Amid Lower Growth Outlooks

Founder and CEO, Europacifica Consulting

Naomi Fink

Founder and CEO

Europacifica Consulting

<figure class="editor-figure mceNonEditable"><img src="https://static-prod.smartkarma.com/images/media/000/015/017/original/IRF_NewsShocks.png?1476919557" class="editor-image img-responsive" data-smartkarma-image-id="15017"></figure><div class="content-caption">"News Shocks" to the Japanese Economy (Source: Europacifica)</div><h2>Room for small hope amid bleak Japanese policy reform record</h2><p>Until now, our analysis of Japanese structural reform, centred upon raising Japanese productivity, has revealed few tendencies that might give us hope of an imminent and conclusive end to Japan's deflationary "lost decades" dynamic.  In <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/structural-reform-i-the-japanese-financial-sector" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:6375">Structural Reform I: The Japanese Financial Sector</a> we examined some of the structural characteristics within the financial sector that were…</p>

"News Shocks" to the Japanese Economy (Source: Europacifica)Room for small hope amid bleak Japanese policy reform recordUntil now, our analysis of Japanese structural reform, centred upon raising Japanese productivity, has revealed few tendencies that might give us hope of an imminent and conclusive end to Japan's deflationary "lost decades" dynamic.  In Structural Reform I: The Japanese Financial Sector we examined some of the structural characteristics within the financial sector that were…

Structural Reform III: Evidence of Bad Luck over Poor Policy

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

<p><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/13644" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13644:1">Coach Inc (COH US)</a> fell another -2.3% today in the US after an analyst downgrade, and the stock is down -14.4% since reporting unexciting Q4 FY16 earnings results on the morning of August 9th. We remain bearish on the stock; in our view, the Street's sales and earnings estimates for FY17 and FY18 remain far too optimistic given weaker spending by Asian tourists in the US and overly aggressive Street assumptions for Japanese and Chinese consumer spending. We also believe that COH will struggle to…</p>

Coach Inc (COH US) fell another -2.3% today in the US after an analyst downgrade, and the stock is down -14.4% since reporting unexciting Q4 FY16 earnings results on the morning of August 9th. We remain bearish on the stock; in our view, the Street's sales and earnings estimates for FY17 and FY18 remain far too optimistic given weaker spending by Asian tourists in the US and overly aggressive Street assumptions for Japanese and Chinese consumer spending. We also believe that COH will struggle to…

July Tourism & Macro Data Suggest Coach Q1 FY17 Will Disappoint

Bespoke Research on China and neighbouring regions, Bixmoor

Bixmoor

Bespoke Research on China and neighbouring regions

Bixmoor specialises in providing bespoke research to business, governments and the financial community on China and neighbouring regions. We seek to build long-term relationships with our clients, based on our expertise, our reliability and our determination to find the right solution.

<p>In-bound tourism to China appears to be in decline, albeit slowly. At the same time, foreign travel by Chinese residents has grown rapidly, driven partly by the search for cheap luxury goods and partly by the increasingly numbers of young travelers. </p>

In-bound tourism to China appears to be in decline, albeit slowly. At the same time, foreign travel by Chinese residents has grown rapidly, driven partly by the search for cheap luxury goods and partly by the increasingly numbers of young travelers. 

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

<p>This is the latest in a series of JAPAN FLOW regarding historical, recent, and forward flow dynamics of Japan equities.</p><p>The series to date is:</p><table class="table table-striped"><tbody>
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<td>Japan Flow I</td>
<td><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/japan-flow-i-the-boj-s-new-etf-buying" target="_blank">The BOJ's New ETF Buying</a></td>
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<td>12-Aug-16</td>
<td>Japan Flow II</td>
<td><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/japan-flow-ii-just-what-etfs-does-the-boj-buy-could-we-see-an-april2000-style-nikkei-225-rebal" target="_blank">Just What ETFs Does the BOJ Buy? Could We See an April2000-Style Nikkei 225 Rebal?</a></td>
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<td>20-Aug-16</td>
<td>Japan Flow III</td>
<td><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/japan-flow-iii-the-mechanics-of-boj-buying" target="_blank">The Mechanics of BOJ Buying</a></td>
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</tbody></table><p>This new one discusses investor class flow dynamics, cycles, and trends and pressures going forward.</p><p>The TSE (now JPX) historically releases the…</p>

This is the latest in a series of JAPAN FLOW regarding historical, recent, and forward flow dynamics of Japan equities.The series to date is:

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Number
Title


4-Aug-16
Japan Flow I
The BOJ's New ETF Buying


12-Aug-16
Japan Flow II
Just What ETFs Does the BOJ Buy? Could We See an April2000-Style Nikkei 225 Rebal?


20-Aug-16
Japan Flow III
The Mechanics of BOJ Buying

This new one discusses investor class flow dynamics, cycles, and trends and pressures going forward.The TSE (now JPX) historically releases the…

JAPAN FLOW IV:  Foreign Flows Matter, & They Have Clear Cycles

Japan

NGK SPARK PLUG Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets spark plugs for automobiles, motorcycles, agricultural machinery, ships, and aircrafts.  The Company also makes ceramic products for semiconductor and telecommunication equipment. NGK Spark Plug markets its products under the NGK and NTK brand names and has subsidiaries in the US, Canada, France, Germany, and South Korea.

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. manufactures electric wires, cables, and their related equipment.  The Company's products include optical fibers, wire harnesses, antennas for broadcasting stations, and electric monitoring systems.  Sumitomo Electric also produces disc brakes and antilock braking systems for automobiles and printed circuit board.

Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. manufactures lighting equipment including head lights, HID (High Intensity Discharge) assist lamps, and rear combination lamps for automobiles.  The Company also produces LCD (Liquid Cristal Display) and LED (Light Emitted Diode) lamps for communication equipment, office automation equipment, and information displays.

The Yokohama Rubber Company Limited produces rubber products including automobile tires, tubes, and conveyor belt for industrial use.  The Company also produces golf clubs and passenger aircraft parts such as restroom units and tanks for drinking water.

KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. produces lighting equipments for automobiles such as head and tail lights, rear combination lamps, and fog lamps.  The Company has  its production facilities in Japan, the US, the UK, Czech, China, Thailand, Taiwan, and India.  Koito Manufacturing also manufactures electronics parts for aircrafts including lighting equipments and oil pressure gauges.

NIFCO INC. manufactures synthetic resinous fasteners and plastic components for automobiles and home electronic appliances.  The Company has its subsidiaries in Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the US.

NOK CORPORATION manufactures oil seals and industrial rubber products for automobiles.  The Company also produces electronic equipment used for cellular phones and PCs.  NOK has production facilities in Taiwan and Thailand.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. manufactures automobile and motorcycle tires, industrial rubber products and sports equipment.  The Company's products include golf balls, tennis rackets, rubber gloves, and artificial turf. Sumitomo Rubber sells its products under Dunlop brand around the world.

TS TECH CO., LTD. manufactures seats for two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles. The Company also produces other automobile accessories.

Toyo Tire Corporation manufactures and markets rubber and chemical goods.  The Company's products include motor vehicle tires, aluminum alloy wheels, office equipment parts, heat resistant board, and automobile parts such as bumpers and air bag systems.  Toyo Tire & Rubber has its  subsidiaries in the  US, Australia, Canada, Germany, and China.

Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co., Ltd. manufactures tires.  The Company produces bicycle, radial, bias, motorcycle, agricultural, and industrial tires.  Cheng Shin markets its tires and tubes in Taiwan as well as exports to North America and Europe.

Cheng Shin Rubber Ind Co., Ltd. (2105 TT)

MRF Limited manufactures and distributes tyres and tubes for automobiles, aircrafts, motorcycles and cycles. The Company also manufactures conveyor belts, paint and coats, and hoses. Every MRF tyre designed is the result of a special acid test on the race and rally tracks.

Sailun Group Co.,Ltd. manufactures and sells rubber tire products. The Company produces commercial car tires, truck tires, special tires, and other products. Sailun Group also produces mechanical equipment, molds, chemicals, and other products.

Modine Manufacturing Company manufactures heat-transfer and heat-storage technology products.  The Company develops, manufactures, and markets heat exchangers and systems for use in various original equipment manufacturer applications and for sale to the automotive aftermarket and to a wide array of building markets.

Bosch Limited manufactures a wide range of automotive parts. The Company'products includes fuel injection pumps, spark plugs, including nozzles and nozzle holders, elements, delivery valves, filters and filter inserts, glow plugs, starter motors, alternators and wipers. Bosch also manufactures hydraulics and pneumatic equipment and electric power tools and fixtures.

China Shipbuilding Industry Group Power Co., Ltd. designs, produces, and markets power systems including electricity, gas, steam, chemical, diesel, civil-nuclear, and stirling engines.

China Shipbuilding Industry Group Power (600482 CH)

Huayu Automotive Systems Company Limited manufactures and sells auto parts. The Company's main products include interior and exterior auto parts, functional assembly autoparts and thermo processed auto parts etc.

Gentex Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets products that use electro-optic technology.  The Company's product lines include automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and fire protection products.  Gentex's Night Vision Safety Mirror automatically darkens to the degree required to eliminate rearview headlight glare.  The Company sells its products around the world.

Bharat Forge Limited manufactures steel forgings and machined components for the automotive, diesel engine, railway, earthmoving, cement, sugar, steel, coal, ship building and oilfield industries. The Company specializes in Closed Die as well as Open Die Forgings.

Lear Corporation manufactures automobile parts.  The Company produces seating systems; wiring harnesses; terminals; connectors; junction boxes; body control electronics; wireless products; and audio systems.

Aisin Corporation manufactures and distributes motor vehicle parts. The Company produces drive train, transmissions, clutches, disc brakes, anti-skid brake system, suspensions, oil pumps, power windows, power door locks, and more. Aisin operates sales and production subsidiaries worldwide.

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Aisin (7259 JP)

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In-bound tourism to China appears to be in decline, albeit slowly. At the same time, foreign travel by Chinese residents has grown rapidly, driven...

Bixmoor

JAPAN FLOW IV: Foreign Flows Matter, & They Have Clear Cycles

This is the latest in a series of JAPAN FLOW regarding historical, recent, and forward flow dynamics of Japan equities.The series to date is:This...

Travis Lundy

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