Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>The January 2023 TOPIX FFW Trade was announced today. The two-way trade is worth about ¥325bn. </li>
<li>There are four ADDs previously discussed: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sun-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36668:1" rel="noopener">Sun* (4053 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/appier-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32165:1" rel="noopener">Appier Group (4180 JP)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chubu-steel-plate-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18535:1" rel="noopener">Chubu Steel Plate (5461 JP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chubu-steel-plate-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18535:1" rel="noopener">Chubu Steel Plate (5461 JP)</a>. </li>
<li>There are 57 downweights, 11 upweights (but only seven FFW buys). The rest is reverse funding to buy. There are 10 names with &gt;$10mm AND &gt;3 days ADV to sell.</li>
</ul>


The January 2023 TOPIX FFW Trade was announced today. The two-way trade is worth about ¥325bn. 
There are four ADDs previously discussed: Sun* (4053 JP), Appier Group (4180 JP), Chubu Steel Plate (5461 JP), and Chubu Steel Plate (5461 JP). 
There are 57 downweights, 11 upweights (but only seven FFW buys). The rest is reverse funding to buy. There are 10 names with &gt;$10mm AND &gt;3 days ADV to sell.


January TOPIX FFW Review - Some Big Sells

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>We highlight five stocks that we have talked about in the past year</li>
<li>We continue to like small cap GROWTH and we think that decarbonization will remain a key thematic</li>
<li>NEC is a standout value name where we see a potential catalyst over the coming year in Open RAN</li>
</ul>


We highlight five stocks that we have talked about in the past year
We continue to like small cap GROWTH and we think that decarbonization will remain a key thematic
NEC is a standout value name where we see a potential catalyst over the coming year in Open RAN


<ul>
<li>In mid-December, digital UX creation agency (90% of revenues) and "talent agency" (10%) announced it would move from TSE Growth to TSE Prime mid-December 2022.</li>
<li>This was in Janaghan's "Not Ready" list in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/topix-inclusions-who-is-ready-dec-2022" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:85784" rel="noopener">TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Dec 2022)</a> because it did not meet two of the requirements. But it turns out it did.</li>
<li>This is therefore a TOPIX inclusion event at end-January 2023.</li>
</ul>


In mid-December, digital UX creation agency (90% of revenues) and "talent agency" (10%) announced it would move from TSE Growth to TSE Prime mid-December 2022.
This was in Janaghan's "Not Ready" list in TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Dec 2022) because it did not meet two of the requirements. But it turns out it did.
This is therefore a TOPIX inclusion event at end-January 2023.


Sun* (Sun Asterisk - 4053 JP) TOPIX Inclusion Event

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

<ul>
<li>Quiddity's "Who is Ready" series of insights aims to objectively identify names listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that are potential additions to the TOPIX Index in future.</li>
<li>This insight is a follow-up to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/topix-inclusions-who-is-ready-dec-2022" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:85784" rel="noopener">TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Dec 2022)</a>. </li>
<li>Our latest top pick for TOPIX Inclusion pre-events is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/artspark-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20774:1" rel="noopener">Artspark Holdings (3663 JP)</a>. </li>
</ul>


Quiddity's "Who is Ready" series of insights aims to objectively identify names listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that are potential additions to the TOPIX Index in future.
This insight is a follow-up to TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Dec 2022). 
Our latest top pick for TOPIX Inclusion pre-events is Artspark Holdings (3663 JP). 


TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Jan 2023)

<ul>
<li>Quiddity's "Who is Ready" series of insights aims to objectively identify names listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that are potential additions to the TOPIX Index in future.</li>
<li>This insight is a follow-up to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/topix-inclusions-who-is-ready-oct-2022" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:81556" rel="noopener">TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Oct 2022)</a> </li>
<li>At present, there are 60 names that satisfy all of these conditions and there are more names that are close to being in that group.</li>
</ul>


Quiddity's "Who is Ready" series of insights aims to objectively identify names listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange that are potential additions to the TOPIX Index in future.
This insight is a follow-up to TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Oct 2022) 
At present, there are 60 names that satisfy all of these conditions and there are more names that are close to being in that group.


TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Dec 2022)

Japan

GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. develops and distributes Internet games. The Company also develops applications for smartphones.

Systena Corporation develops firmware for mobile telecommunications. The Company also develops web application software for network systems, computer game software, and systems for financial firms.  Systena provides network consulting services as well.

PKSHA Technology Inc. provides software development services. The Company develops and manages image recognition, universal dialogue, and customer behavior forecast software. PKSHA Technology serves clients in Japan.

freee K.K. develops software products. The Company produces cloud based accounting softwares, automatic online accounting systems, and other products. freee provides its services throughout Japan.

Cybozu, Inc. develops and markets Internet and Intranet application software for businesses.  The Company's main products include Cybozu Office, a web-based groupware, which is collaboration software for information sharing and communication among workgroups and companies.

Digital Arts Inc. develops Internet filtering software for business, private, and educational use.  Its product protects users and network from harmful Internet contents and prevents inappropriate usages.

COLOPL, Inc. provides game platform and applications for smart phones.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING & CONSULTING LTD. is an independent computer software development company.  The Company also installs, manages, and provides maintenance services for network systems.  Computer Engineering & Consulting also develops and sells packaged software.

I'LL INC provides system integration and solution services.  The Company's services include developing, customizing and networking.  I'LL INC also offers consulting services regarding internet environment security.

Fukui Computer Holdings Inc. develops and sells construction and engineering CAD(Computer-Aided Design) software.  The Company also provides maintenance services for CAD software and hardware.

NetDragon Websoft, Inc. develops online internet games. The Company offers tracks player behaviour and purchasing patterns to design games that cater to their customers' tastes. NetDragon Websoft operates worldwide.

Beijing SuperMap Software Co., Ltd. develops and sells GIS (Geographic Information System) softwares.  The Company also provides system support services for GIS softwares.

Beijing SuperMap Software Co., Ltd. (300036 CH)

Objective Corporation Limited manufactures knowledge management application software.  The Company's products allow users to access and manage word processing documents, spreadsheets, web page content and e-mails.  Objective also develops branded software which provides template-based conversion of documents to HTML.

Shenzhen Infogem Technologies Co., Ltd. provides digital software and technical support to banks. The Company provides bank seal recognition system, computer's software and hardware, and bank account management system.

Shenzhen InfoGem Technologies (300085 CH)

AurionPro Solutions Limited provides software solutions and offshore information technology outsourcing services to banking, financial services, and technology companies.

Wemade Co., Ltd. develops and markets on-line games that enable users to play over the internet.  The Company also provides computer game software and mobile games for cellular phone users.

Toyou Feiji Electronics Company Limited researches, develops and applies data storage and protection, disaster recovery and related technologies. The Company's main products include disk storage systems, storage management softwares, data storage solutions, and technical services.

Qiming Information Technology Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, sells and supports software products. The company's main software products are used in auto industry management, manufacturing and individual auto drivers.

Beijing Orient National Communication Science & Technology Company Limited develops and sells enterprise business system solution and provides related technical services. The Company's main product is data management software.

A10 Networks Inc. provides computer networking products and security solutions. The Company offers application networking platforms and security products to streamline technology operations, including cloud and service providers and application delivery solutions. A10 serves customers in various industries worldwide.

Appier Group, Inc. provides artificial intelligence software as a service (AISaaS) services based on data-driven decisions. The Company offers data analysis for potential users predicting and acquiring, relationships building and maintaining, purchasing and action motivation, audience intelligence, and more. Appier Group serves clients across Asian.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

Appier Group (4180 JP)

January TOPIX FFW Review - Some Big Sells

The TOPIX January 2023 FFW trade was announced today. 57 down-weights, 11 FFW up-weights. The Phased Weight Reduction has its second leg. Total to...

Travis Lundy

Five Japanese Stocks to Watch in 2023

We highlight 5 Japanese companies that investors should watch in 2023. We continue to see investment opportunities under the theme of decarbonization

Mark Chadwick

Sun* (Sun Asterisk - 4053 JP) TOPIX Inclusion Event

Sun Asterisk (a.k.a. Sun*) is a "Digital Creative" agency which consults and builds IT products for customers. It will enter TOPIX at end-January....

Travis Lundy

TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Jan 2023)

Out of the 1,600+ TSE-listed names that are not part of the Prime market, around 100+ can satisfy most of the key conditions for a prime market...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

TOPIX Inclusions: Who Is Ready (Dec 2022)

There are currently four names identified with high likelihood of TOPIX Inclusion within the next few months: Medley, Appier, Chubu Steel, and...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)