HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>Our Insight <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/is-there-a-january-effect-in-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:85565" rel="noopener">Is There a January Effect in Hang Seng Index?</a> correctly pointed to a strong Jan 2023. Based on historical pattern, Mar will be weak while Apr is positive.<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/smartkarma-webinar-is-there-still-hope-for-crypto-in-2023" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:86525" rel="noopener"></a>
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<li>Macro factors including Russia-Ukraine war, Sino-US tension, disappointing US CPI and potentially weak 4Q22 corporate earnings are negative to HSI performance in Mar.</li>
<li>In Apr, focus may shift to positive factors which include improved clarity on US rate after FOMC meeting, better guidances for 1Q23 result and favourable policies after NPC/CPPCC.</li>
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Our Insight Is There a January Effect in Hang Seng Index? correctly pointed to a strong Jan 2023. Based on historical pattern, Mar will be weak while Apr is positive.

Macro factors including Russia-Ukraine war, Sino-US tension, disappointing US CPI and potentially weak 4Q22 corporate earnings are negative to HSI performance in Mar.
In Apr, focus may shift to positive factors which include improved clarity on US rate after FOMC meeting, better guidances for 1Q23 result and favourable policies after NPC/CPPCC.


What Is the Historical HSI Moves in Next Two Months, and Will It Follow This Year?

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.

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<li>We analyze the monthly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine.</li>
<li>We tabulate the top stocks by inflows, outlfows, and holding by mainland investors.</li>
<li>We highlight inflows into Meituan, HKEX, China Unicom, Shenzhou Intl, Sensetime, and outflows from Xiaomi, HSBC, Anta Sports, China Pacific.</li>
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We analyze the monthly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine.
We tabulate the top stocks by inflows, outlfows, and holding by mainland investors.
We highlight inflows into Meituan, HKEX, China Unicom, Shenzhou Intl, Sensetime, and outflows from Xiaomi, HSBC, Anta Sports, China Pacific.


Hong Kong Connect Flows Monthly: 12 Months of Inflows

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.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Comba Telecom Systems (Comba) has a global customer base including major telecommunication operators such as Vodafone, Ooredoo, Airtel, Telenor, China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, and other major telecommunication equipment providers.</li><li>The company owns over 5,500 patents globally, and offers a comprehensive suite of innovative products and services including base station antennas, network products and wireless transmission services.</li><li>In China, the demand for 5G base station antennas is driven by the deployment of 5G medium-frequency network and stable demand from the 3 largest telecommunication operators in China.</li></ul>

Comba Telecom Systems (Comba) has a global customer base including major telecommunication operators such as Vodafone, Ooredoo, Airtel, Telenor, China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, and other major telecommunication equipment providers.The company owns over 5,500 patents globally, and offers a comprehensive suite of innovative products and services including base station antennas, network products and wireless transmission services.In China, the demand for 5G base station antennas is driven by the deployment of 5G medium-frequency network and stable demand from the 3 largest telecommunication operators in China.

Comba Telecom – Global solutions & service provider of wireless and information communications systems – Lists on SGX

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<li>"Buy the Worst" strategy returned 1.9% in 2022, sharply outperformed HSI's 15% drop. In the last two years, this strategy recorded massive aggregate outperformance of 41pp against HSI.</li>
<li>For 2023, we expect to switch into <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/country-garden-holdings-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5225:1" rel="noopener">Country Garden (2007 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sunny-optical-tech" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13363:1" rel="noopener">Sunny Optical (2382 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/country-garden-services-holdings-company-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27343:1" rel="noopener">Country Garden Services (6098 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geely-automobile-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:127:1" rel="noopener">Geely Auto (175 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/techtronic-industries-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4561:1" rel="noopener">Techtronic Industries (669 HK)</a>. </li>
<li>Aggressive investors can consider shorting 2022 best-performing portfolio of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sands-china-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:182:1" rel="noopener">Sands China (1928 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haidilao-international-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27044:1" rel="noopener">Haidilao (6862 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/galaxy-entertainment-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:806:1" rel="noopener">Galaxy Entertainment (27 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-shenhua-energy-co-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:382:1" rel="noopener">China Shenhua (1088 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-unicom-hong-kong-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1016:1" rel="noopener">China Unicom (762 HK)</a>. </li>
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"Buy the Worst" strategy returned 1.9% in 2022, sharply outperformed HSI's 15% drop. In the last two years, this strategy recorded massive aggregate outperformance of 41pp against HSI.
For 2023, we expect to switch into Country Garden (2007 HK), Sunny Optical (2382 HK), Country Garden Services (6098 HK), Geely Auto (175 HK) and Techtronic Industries (669 HK). 
Aggressive investors can consider shorting 2022 best-performing portfolio of Sands China (1928 HK), Haidilao (6862 HK), Galaxy Entertainment (27 HK), China Shenhua (1088 HK) and China Unicom (762 HK). 


"Buy the Worst" HSI Strategy: Big Win in 2022 and Let's See if It Can Sustain in 2023

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<li>We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of December 9th.</li>
<li>The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.</li>
<li>We highlight inflows into HKEx, Ping An H&amp;T, and outflows from Tencent, Xiaomi, Li Ning, Meituan, Country Garden Service.</li>
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We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of December 9th.
The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
We highlight inflows into HKEx, Ping An H&amp;T, and outflows from Tencent, Xiaomi, Li Ning, Meituan, Country Garden Service.


Hong Kong Connect Flows (Dec 9th): HKEx, Ping An H&T, Tencent, Xiaomi, Li Ning, Meituan

Hong Kong

HKT Trust and HKT Ltd trade together as a stapled security.  HKT Ltd provides telecommunications services.  The Company's business provides telecommunications products and services including local telephony services, local data and broadband services, international telecommunications services, and other services.

PCCW Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications, Internet access, multimedia services and related equipment.  The Company also offers computer, engineering, and other technical services in Hong Kong.  In addition, PCCW invests in and develops system integration and technology-related business, infrastructure and properties in Hong Kong and China.

Citic Telecom International Holdings Ltd. provides connectivity services to telecommunications operators with a focus on the China and Hong Kong markets. The group owns and operates and independent telecommunication hubs.

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited is an integrated mobile and fixed-line services telecom operator. The Company operates GSM dual-band and 3G mobile telecom services in Hong Kong and Macau. It also provides fixed-line telecom services for corporate, carrier, and international customers under the licensed "HGC" brand.

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings (215 HK)

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings

HKBN Ltd., provides telephone voice and data communications services. The Company offers wireless internet service, IDD and IPTV service, local telephony services, and other value-added services.

APT Satellite Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, maintains, operates, and leases satellite telecommunication systems.

SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides mobile telecommunication and related services and sells mobile telephones and accessories.

Digital Domain Holdings Limited is a diversified investment holding company. The Company's operating and investment businesses span Hong Kong, the United States, Canada, Mainland China and other countries. Digital Domain Holdings also encompasses businesses such as media entertainment, VFX, co-production of movies, property investment, and trading.

SEEC Media Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides advertising agency services.

Sunny Side Up Culture Holdings Limited operates funeral business. The Company provides funeral, funeral planning, and cemetery services. Sunny Side Up Culture Holdings also provide movies production, concerts organization, and other entertainment services.

Telstra Corporation Limited is a full service domestic and international telecommunications provider for Australia.  The Company provides telephone exchange lines to homes and businesses, supplying local, long distance and international telephone calls and supplying mobile telecommunications services. Telstra also provides data, internet, on-line services and directory services.

Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. provides local, domestic, and international long distance services. The Company also offers wireless telecommunication, paging, and Internet services.

Cellnex Telecom S.A.U. is an independent operator of wireless telecommunications infrastructure and broadcast infrastructure. The Company's sites are located in Spain and Italy.

Telefonica S.A. provides telecommunications services mainly to countries in Europe and Latin America.  The Company offers fixed-line and mobile telephone, Internet, and data transmission services to residential and corporate customers.

Orange SA provides telecommunications services to residential, professional, and large business customers. The Company offers public fixed-line telephone, leased lines and data transmission, mobile telecommunications, cable television, Internet and wireless applications, and broadcasting services, and telecommunications equipment sales and rentals.

Swisscom AG operates public telecommunications networks and offers network application services.  The Company provides local, long-distance, and mobile telephone services, integrated voice and data digital services, network solutions to national and international telecommunications operators, and Internet access services, and owns and operates pay telephones.

BCE Inc., provides a full range of communication services to residential and business customers in Canada.  The Company's services includes local, long distance and wireless phone services, high speed and wireless Internet access, IP-broadband services, value-added business solutions and direct-to-home satellite and VDSL television services.

TELUS Corporation is a telecommunications company providing a variety of communications products and services. The Company provides voice, data, Internet, and wireless services to businesses and consumers in Canada.

Singapore Telecommunications Limited wireless telecommunication services. The Company offers diverse range of services including fixed, mobile, data, internet, TV,  and digital solutions. Singapore Telecommunications serves customers worldwide.

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk is a telecommunication company that provides a variety of domestic telecommunications services such as telephone, telex, telegram, satellite, and leased lines services.  The Company also offers electronic mail, mobile communication, and cellular phone services.

China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides telecommunications services in the People's Republic of China.  The Company's services include cellular, paging, long distance, data, and Internet services.

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China Unicom Hong Kong (762 HK)

What Is the Historical HSI Moves in Next Two Months, and Will It Follow This Year?

Historically, Mar is a weak month for HSI while Apr is generally with positive return. Macro factors in this year look to support this pattern,...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Hong Kong Connect Flows Monthly: 12 Months of Inflows

We analyzed the Hong Kong Connect Scheme for December and highlight flows for Meituan, HKEX, China Unicom, Shenzhou Intl, Sensetime, Xiaomi, HSBC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Comba Telecom – Global solutions & service provider of wireless and information communications systems – Lists on SGX

Comba Telecom Systems (Comba) has a global customer base including major telecommunication operators such as Vodafone, Ooredoo, Airtel, Telenor,...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

"Buy the Worst" HSI Strategy: Big Win in 2022 and Let's See if It Can Sustain in 2023

"Buy the Worst" strategy outperformed HSI by 16.9pp in 2022. For 2023, we expect to switch into Country Garden, Sunny Optical, Country Garden...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Hong Kong Connect Flows (Dec 9th): HKEx, Ping An H&T, Tencent, Xiaomi, Li Ning, Meituan

We analyzed southbound Hong Kong connect flows in the past week and highlight flows for HKEx, Ping An H&T, Tencent, Xiaomi, Li Ning, Meituan,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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