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 review period for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY</a> family of indices, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nikkei-225" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22909:1" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sse-science-and-technology-innovation-board-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29279:1" rel="noopener">STAR50</a>, the KRX New Deal Index and a global index ends on 31 January.</li>
<li>The January rebalance of the IDX30 and LQ45 indices will be implemented at the close of trading on 31 January.</li>
<li>There have been huge inflows into the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-shenzhen-csi-300-inde" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22906:1" rel="noopener">CSI 300 Index</a> ETFs for another week. This will increase the impact on the index changes at the next rebalance.</li>
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The review period for the NIFTY family of indices, Nikkei 225, STAR50, the KRX New Deal Index and a global index ends on 31 January.
The January rebalance of the IDX30 and LQ45 indices will be implemented at the close of trading on 31 January.
There have been huge inflows into the CSI 300 Index ETFs for another week. This will increase the impact on the index changes at the next rebalance.


Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: CSI300, CSI500, SSE50, ChiNext, KOSPI200, Renesas, IDX30/LQ45

Chandra Asri Petrochemical / Event-Driven

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<li>There are 4 changes each for the IDX30 Index and the LQ45 Index at the upcoming rebalance to be implemented at the close on 31 January.</li>
<li>The largest passive inflows are expected in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indofood-cbp-sukses-makmur-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17651:1" rel="noopener">Indofood CBP Sukses (ICBP IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/merdeka-battery-materials-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36864:1" rel="noopener">Merdeka Battery Materials (MBMA IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indah-kiat-pulp-paper-tbk" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20064:1" rel="noopener">Indah Kiat Pulp &amp; Paper (INKP IJ)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pertamina-geothermal-energy-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36725:1" rel="noopener">Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO IJ)</a>. </li>
<li>With only 4 days to implementation, there could be relatively big moves on stocks that have large flow/impact from passive fund trading.</li>
</ul>


There are 4 changes each for the IDX30 Index and the LQ45 Index at the upcoming rebalance to be implemented at the close on 31 January.
The largest passive inflows are expected in Indofood CBP Sukses (ICBP IJ), Merdeka Battery Materials (MBMA IJ), Indah Kiat Pulp &amp; Paper (INKP IJ) and Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO IJ). 
With only 4 days to implementation, there could be relatively big moves on stocks that have large flow/impact from passive fund trading.


IDX30/​​LQ45 Index Rebalance: Four Changes for Each Index

ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

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

Cross Asset Strategy

<ul>
<li>CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a new thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian digital themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.</li>
<li>This week we look at the positive responses to the latest changes to policy in support of EV manufacturing in Indonesia which appears to have won the support of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/byd-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20962:1" rel="noopener">BYD.</a> </li>
<li>We also look at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab</a>'s upcoming commitments to digibanks but it looks well prepared and has bigger fish to fry and we also look at Home Credit Indonesia and MUFG.</li>
</ul>


CrossASEAN Ground Zero is a new thematic weekly product that focuses on key Southeast Asian digital themes and technology trends with a core focus on Indonesia.
This week we look at the positive responses to the latest changes to policy in support of EV manufacturing in Indonesia which appears to have won the support of BYD. 
We also look at Grab's upcoming commitments to digibanks but it looks well prepared and has bigger fish to fry and we also look at Home Credit Indonesia and MUFG.


CrossASEAN Ground Zero - BYD in Indonesia, Grab's Digibank Commitments, and Home Credit Indonesia

Tower Bersama Infrastructure / Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>The review period for the LQ45 Index ended on 29 December. The changes should be announced in the last week of January, becoming effective after the close on 31 January.</li>
<li>Based on the index methodology, there could be up to 5 changes at the rebalance. Plus there will be capping changes for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-rakyat-indonesia-persero" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:484:1" rel="noopener">Bank Rakyat (BBRI)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-central-asia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:440:1" rel="noopener">Bank Central Asia (BBCA)</a>.</li>
<li>The impact of passive trading will be higher on the deletions than the inclusions since lower liquidity stocks are replaced with higher liquidity stocks.</li>
</ul>


The review period for the LQ45 Index ended on 29 December. The changes should be announced in the last week of January, becoming effective after the close on 31 January.
Based on the index methodology, there could be up to 5 changes at the rebalance. Plus there will be capping changes for Bank Rakyat (BBRI) and Bank Central Asia (BBCA).
The impact of passive trading will be higher on the deletions than the inclusions since lower liquidity stocks are replaced with higher liquidity stocks.


LQ45 Index Rebalance Preview (Jan): Reading the Tea Leaves

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab Holdings</a> looks set to move toward cashflow breakeven in 2H2024 having hit adjusted EBITDA breakeven in 3Q2023 as it successfully struck a delicate balance between growth and profitability.</li>
<li>The sale of 75% of Tokopedia by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/goto-gojek-tokopedia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25976:1" rel="noopener">GoTo</a> may mean more intense competition in Indonesia as it focuses on online delivery services but <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab</a> is well-positioned to deal with this.</li>
<li>2024 will see the potential completion of the Transcab deal plus a potential acquisition in food delivery increasing scale and competitiveness. Valuations are attractive relative to growth and financial position.</li>
</ul>



Grab Holdings looks set to move toward cashflow breakeven in 2H2024 having hit adjusted EBITDA breakeven in 3Q2023 as it successfully struck a delicate balance between growth and profitability.
The sale of 75% of Tokopedia by GoTo may mean more intense competition in Indonesia as it focuses on online delivery services but Grab is well-positioned to deal with this.
2024 will see the potential completion of the Transcab deal plus a potential acquisition in food delivery increasing scale and competitiveness. Valuations are attractive relative to growth and financial position.


Grab Holdings (GRAB US) - Risks and Rewards in 2024

Indonesia

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk operates as a media company. The Company owns radio, print media, and talent management company, as well as engages in general trading, development, industry, agriculture, transportation, printing, and multimedia through satellite and other telecommunication equipment. Media Nusantara Citra Tbk serves customers in Indonesia.

PT Surya Citra Media Tbk has operations in mass media consultation, in house production and other multimedia services.  The Company's subsidiaries, SCTV and Indosiar provides television broadcasting throughout Indonesia.

PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk is the largest integrated media company in Southeast Asia. The Company has 3 main businesses 1) 4 free-to-air TV stations with a dominant audience share of 40% 2) The largest content production house producing up to 20,000 hours annually while managing the largest talent agency with almost 400 talents 3) Digital businesses: the largest social media presence in Indonesia through Youtube (100 million subscribers), Facebook and TikTok. 3 online portals, okezone.com, sindonews.com and inews.id with more than 24 million unique visitors daily. RCTI+, the largest entertainment super app in Indonesia with AVOD business model.

PT Global Mediacom Tbk, also known as MNC Media, is the holding company of MNC Group's media businesses. The Company's businesses cover free-to-air televisions, a regional TV network, 150,000 hours of content library, a broadband and Pay TV platforms, and new media businesses that includes a mobile games developer in China.

PT MNC Investama Tbk is an investment company in Indonesia with a scope of business that spans media, financial services, property, as well as portfolio investments. The Company, through its subsidiaries, covers a portfolio of free-to-air tv stations, pay tv, online media platforms, offers a complete range of financial products, and engages in themepark, resort & property development.

PT Graha Layar Prima Tbk operates and manages a movie theater chain. The Company features wide range of movies.

PT Fortune Indonesia Tbk provides integrated marketing services which include advertising, public relations, exhibitions, multimedia, and promotions.  The Company plans advertising and develops creative solutions for advertising. Fortune Indonesia services its clients' needs in e-marketing, e-business consulting, and web development.

PT Star Pacific Tbk provides information technology services including Internet and e-commerce services. The Company also provides consultation and distribution services as well as operates in the investment activities.

MNC Vision Network PT provides television broadcasting services. The Company offers DTH service for satellite and cable customers. MNC Vision Network distributes subscription television shows through the satellite. MNC Vision Network serves customers in Indonesia.

PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk operates department stores and specialty stores selling a broad range of goods including clothing, toys, food, and other merchandise.

Cheil Worldwide Inc. provides a wide range of marketing services such as new product development and advertisement, brand management, advertising budget analysis, and advertising effectiveness evaluation.  The Company also creates, prints, publishes, and produces promotional and advertising materials.

Nine Entertainment Company Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, broadcast news and current affairs, sporting events, comedy, entertainment, and lifestyle programs. Nine Entertainment serves customers throughout Australia.

S.M.Entertainment Co. plans, produces, promotes, and markets Korean rock and roll music in several formats, such as compact discs (CD), concert tours, television productions, and music videos.  The Company also operates artist management business as well as licensing and copyright business from the company's music records.

TV Asahi Holdings Corporation produces and broadcasts a variety of television programs mainly in the Tokyo area. The Company sells commercial spots through a network system. TV Asahi also provides patent maintenance for music publication, entertainment planning, sales of broadcasting equipment, and TV shopping.

CITIC Guoan Information Industry Co., Ltd., through its subsidiary, installs, tests, and operates cable TV and satellite telecommunication networks. The Company also develops real estate properties .  In addition, CITIC designs network integrated systems and application software, and provides advertising services.

Central China Land Media Co., Ltd. operates media businesses.  The company provides web services for news, publishing, movies and television related programs.

SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings, Inc. is a holding company, which manages financial operations for its subsidiaries. As a group, the Company provides broadcasting and data transmission services via satellites. SKY Perfect JSAT delivers digital TV programs including movies, music, sports and entertainment to its subscribers.

Wasu Media Holding Company Limited is a cable network provider. The Company offers cable television network operating services, interactive television, mobile phone television, internet television and video, advertising and other media information services. Wasu Media operates throughout China.

TOEI COMPANY, LTD. produces and distributes movies, television programs, and video software.  The Company also manages direct-run movie theaters.

Zhe Jiang Daily Media Group Co., Ltd is a media company. The Company's interests include communication and culture industries, investment, development, management and consulting services, information integration, radio, television and other multimedia content production and management, new media technology development and investment.

PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi Tbk operates television, telecommunications and computer businesses.  The Company operates television channels; constructs and maintains telecommunications infrastructure; retails mobile telephones; provides satellite communications services; and offers Internet access.

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