Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Bank of America’s Global Fund Manager Survey for March maintained a bullish stance on equity investment, with a consistent increase in the weighting for the fifth consecutive month, now standing at 28% overweight (OW), compared to 21% OW in February and 9% OW in January.</li><li>There has been a notable shift toward allocating more investment to equities in the EU, global emerging markets (GEM) and Japan, leading to a reduction in the weighting on US equities to 8% OW from 21% OW.</li><li>This shift is underpinned by the belief that the global economy is poised to surpass projections. </li></ul>

Bank of America’s Global Fund Manager Survey for March maintained a bullish stance on equity investment, with a consistent increase in the weighting for the fifth consecutive month, now standing at 28% overweight (OW), compared to 21% OW in February and 9% OW in January.There has been a notable shift toward allocating more investment to equities in the EU, global emerging markets (GEM) and Japan, leading to a reduction in the weighting on US equities to 8% OW from 21% OW.This shift is underpinned by the belief that the global economy is poised to surpass projections. 

Special Report: FMS Still Favors Equities but More Diversified

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas, CrossASEAN Research

Henry Soediarko

Asian Insight Provider - Actionable ideas

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/comfortdelgro-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:497:1" rel="noopener">Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP)</a> share price has underperformed its tourism related transport operator peers.</li>
<li>Key drivers are still strong, including the expected influx of Chinese tourists from visa-free travel arrangements.</li>
<li>Valuation is still compelling, and it is not too late to own it.</li>
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Comfortdelgro Corp (CD SP) share price has underperformed its tourism related transport operator peers.
Key drivers are still strong, including the expected influx of Chinese tourists from visa-free travel arrangements.
Valuation is still compelling, and it is not too late to own it.


Comfortdelgro (CD): March on Chinese Tourists

CEO, A. Stotz Investment Research

Dr. Andrew Stotz, CFA

Quantamental Investing to beat Benchmarks

A. Stotz Investment Research

We pick stocks. We construct portfolios. All our effort is focused on how to better pick stocks and construct portfolios. We serve fund management companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals.

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Portfolio changes: Seven stocks remain, seven new join the fray</li>
<li>Since inception, it has gained 104% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 21%</li>
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We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Portfolio changes: Seven stocks remain, seven new join the fray
Since inception, it has gained 104% versus the SET 100 Index’s return of 21%


The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 43

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/minor-international-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2154:1" rel="noopener">Minor International (MINT TB)</a> is trading at 2.4x PBR, slightly higher than during the pre-COVID level at 2x.</li>
<li>Most of its hotels are in Europe (77%) and only half of the food business is in Thailand. </li>
<li>Other Thai stocks have higher exposure to Thai tourism-related activities.</li>
</ul>



Minor International (MINT TB) is trading at 2.4x PBR, slightly higher than during the pre-COVID level at 2x.
Most of its hotels are in Europe (77%) and only half of the food business is in Thailand. 
Other Thai stocks have higher exposure to Thai tourism-related activities.


Minor International (MINT): The Best Stock for Thai Tourism Recovery?

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<li>We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology</li>
<li>Six stocks remain, and eight stocks added to our portfolio</li>
<li>Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 177% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 25%</li>
</ul>


We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology
Six stocks remain, and eight stocks added to our portfolio
Since its inception, the portfolio has generated a before-fee total return of 177% versus MSCI ASEAN’s 25%


Thailand

Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL is a transportation company. The Company combines toll and metro line networks. Bangkok Expressway and Metro is based in Thailand.

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Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM TB)

Special Report: FMS Still Favors Equities but More Diversified

Bank of America’s Global Fund Manager Survey for March maintained a bullish stance on equity investment, with a consistent increase in the...

Krungthai XSpring

Comfortdelgro (CD): March on Chinese Tourists

Comfortdelgro Corp's share price lags behind tourism transport peers despite strong drivers like Chinese tourist influx and compelling valuation.

Henry Soediarko

The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 43

We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Seven stocks remain, seven new...

A. Stotz Investment Research

Minor International (MINT): The Best Stock for Thai Tourism Recovery?

Minor is wrongly dubbed as the best stock for Thai tourism recovery and there are others with higher exposure to tourism in Thailand. Minor has...

Henry Soediarko

The Stocks to Own in ASEAN – Vol. 41

We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Six stocks remain, eight stocks added.

A. Stotz Investment Research

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Special Report: FMS Still Favors Equities but More Diversified

Bank of America’s Global Fund Manager Survey for March maintained a bullish stance on equity investment, with a consistent increase in the...

Krungthai XSpring

Comfortdelgro (CD): March on Chinese Tourists

​Comfortdelgro Corp's share price lags behind tourism transport peers despite strong drivers like Chinese tourist influx and compelling valuation.

Henry Soediarko

The Stocks to Own in Thailand – Vol. 43

We highlight 14 stocks in Thailand that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Seven stocks remain, seven new...

A. Stotz Investment Research

Minor International (MINT): The Best Stock for Thai Tourism Recovery?

Minor is wrongly dubbed as the best stock for Thai tourism recovery and there are others with higher exposure to tourism in Thailand. Minor has...

Henry Soediarko

The Stocks to Own in ASEAN – Vol. 41

We highlight 14 stocks in ASEAN that look interesting to us based on our FVMR Methodology. Portfolio changes: Six stocks remain, eight stocks added.

A. Stotz Investment Research

Comfortdelgro Corp's share price lags behind tourism transport peers despite strong drivers like Chinese tourist influx and compelling valuation.