Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>In this insight, we discuss a list of 60 stocks in Korea where NPS recently added or reduced 1% or more stake (27 adds and 33 reduce). </li>
<li>Among the stocks NPS increased its stake, many of them are clear beneficiaries of the end of zero COVID policies in China including Hotel Shilla, Amorepacific Corp, and GKL. </li>
<li>Among the top market cap stocks where the NPS decreased its stake by 1% or more, they include Lg Innotek, Hyundai E&amp;C, Hyundai Mipo, and Posco International. </li>
</ul>


In this insight, we discuss a list of 60 stocks in Korea where NPS recently added or reduced 1% or more stake (27 adds and 33 reduce). 
Among the stocks NPS increased its stake, many of them are clear beneficiaries of the end of zero COVID policies in China including Hotel Shilla, Amorepacific Corp, and GKL. 
Among the top market cap stocks where the NPS decreased its stake by 1% or more, they include Lg Innotek, Hyundai E&amp;C, Hyundai Mipo, and Posco International. 


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

Hyundai Home Shopping Network / Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>A third of the way through the review period, we see one potential change. There are four stocks that are close to inclusion zone and could lead to more changes.</li>
<li>Currently, Miwon Specialty Chemical Co (268280 KS) is an add while <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-home-shopping-network-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2357:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Home Shopping Network (057050 KS)</a> is a delete.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samyang-foods-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9100:1" rel="noopener">Samyang Foods (003230 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lotte-confectionery-co-ltd-1feb0155-08b6-44eb-bdbd-8d67cf757dac" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25993:1" rel="noopener">Lotte Confectionery (280360 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/unid-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11197:1" rel="noopener">Unid Co Ltd (014830 KS)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/miwon-commercial-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13416:1" rel="noopener">Miwon Commercial (002840 KS)</a> are close adds currently.</li>
</ul>


A third of the way through the review period, we see one potential change. There are four stocks that are close to inclusion zone and could lead to more changes.
Currently, Miwon Specialty Chemical Co (268280 KS) is an add while Hyundai Home Shopping Network (057050 KS) is a delete.

Samyang Foods (003230 KS), Lotte Confectionery (280360 KS), Unid Co Ltd (014830 KS) and Miwon Commercial (002840 KS) are close adds currently.


KOSPI200 Dec Index Rebalance Preview: Stocks Nearing the Inclusion Zone

<div class="content-highlight"><p>In this insight, we provide a first cut at the potential additions and deletions of KOSPI 200 rebalance in November 2021. Although there are about five months left until the next KOSPI 200 rebalance, there are already many investors getting ready for this event. There are also stocks with a combination of improving fundamentals and higher probability of getting included in the KOSPI 200 index rebalance in November that have been big outperformers this year. </p></div><ul>
<li>Among the <strong>additions</strong>, we think some of the top candidates include F&amp;F, Hyundai Autoever, Hansol Chem, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daou-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4411:1" rel="noopener">Daou Technology (023590 KS), </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-construction-equipment-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24120:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Construction Equipment (267270 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyosung-chemical-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27752:1" rel="noopener">Hyosung Chemical Corp (298000 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seah-besteel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11760:1" rel="noopener">Seah Besteel (001430 KS)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hanmi-semiconductor-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15587:1" rel="noopener">Hanmi Semiconductor (042700 KS)</a> </li>
<li>Among the <strong>deletions</strong>, we think that some of the top candidates include F&amp;F Holdings, Nexen Tire, H.S. Enterprise, Hyundai Green Food, and LX International. </li>
</ul><div class="content-highlight">
<p>Among the 29 companies we highlighted as the potential additions, six of them had their operating profit increasing by more than 100% YoY in 1Q 2021 which include the following:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daou-technology-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4411:1" rel="noopener">Daou Technology (023590 KS)</a></li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-construction-equipment-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24120:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Construction Equipment (267270 KS)</a> </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyosung-chemical-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27752:1" rel="noopener">Hyosung Chemical Corp (298000 KS)</a> </li>
<li>KCC Glass (344820 KS)</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/seah-besteel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11760:1" rel="noopener">Seah Besteel (001430 KS)</a> </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hanmi-semiconductor-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15587:1" rel="noopener">Hanmi Semiconductor (042700 KS)</a> </li>
</ul>
<p>These six stocks have had an outstanding share price performances this year as their share prices are up on average 97.1% YTD. These stocks have both a combination of improving fundamentals as well as the likelihood of getting included in KOSPI 200 index, resulting in many investors bidding up their shares. </p>
</div>

In this insight, we provide a first cut at the potential additions and deletions of KOSPI 200 rebalance in November 2021. Although there are about five months left until the next KOSPI 200 rebalance, there are already many investors getting ready for this event. There are also stocks with a combination of improving fundamentals and higher probability of getting included in the KOSPI 200 index rebalance in November that have been big outperformers this year. 
Among the additions, we think some of the top candidates include F&amp;F, Hyundai Autoever, Hansol Chem, Daou Technology (023590 KS), Hyundai Construction Equipment (267270 KS), Hyosung Chemical Corp (298000 KS), Seah Besteel (001430 KS), Hanmi Semiconductor (042700 KS) 
Among the deletions, we think that some of the top candidates include F&amp;F Holdings, Nexen Tire, H.S. Enterprise, Hyundai Green Food, and LX International. 

Among the 29 companies we highlighted as the potential additions, six of them had their operating profit increasing by more than 100% YoY in 1Q 2021 which include the following:

Daou Technology (023590 KS)

Hyundai Construction Equipment (267270 KS) 

Hyosung Chemical Corp (298000 KS) 
KCC Glass (344820 KS)

Seah Besteel (001430 KS) 

Hanmi Semiconductor (042700 KS) 

These six stocks have had an outstanding share price performances this year as their share prices are up on average 97.1% YTD. These stocks have both a combination of improving fundamentals as well as the likelihood of getting included in KOSPI 200 index, resulting in many investors bidding up their shares. 


Looking Ahead to the KOSPI 200 Rebalance in November 2021

Global Special Situations & Strategy, SR Services Ltd

David Lepper

Global Special Situations & Strategy

SR Services Ltd

SR Services provides Strategic Knowledge and Solutions services for Family Offices and Corporate Business. 

We deliver this via advisory services, strategic planning, opportunity analysis/sourcing, as well as solution implementation. 

Whilst, we create intellectual discipline and operational leverage for your projects or daily activities, our ultimate objective is to empower whilst enhancing your decision making. 

Strategic Knowledge and Solutions

Cross Asset Strategy

<p>Q2 2020’s selection delivered an average return increase of 54% v’s the MSCI Asia Pacific Index 37.4% over the same period. The GARP-based screen uses a combination of growth and value metrics to identify shares where brokers are forecasting high earnings growth, but which are currently valued at a price that is low relative to their forecast outlook. Whilst Central Banks are providing additional liquidity favouring growth names, our value-based screen is key to delivering positive gains as tapering begins. </p><p>Q2 2021's screen provides 16 key suggestions.  What makes the current selection interesting is the bias towards Taiwan and India on a country basis and Industrials and Healthcare on a sector basis. Also of particular note, Singapore presents one name on this screen.</p>

Q2 2020’s selection delivered an average return increase of 54% v’s the MSCI Asia Pacific Index 37.4% over the same period. The GARP-based screen uses a combination of growth and value metrics to identify shares where brokers are forecasting high earnings growth, but which are currently valued at a price that is low relative to their forecast outlook. Whilst Central Banks are providing additional liquidity favouring growth names, our value-based screen is key to delivering positive gains as tapering begins. Q2 2021's screen provides 16 key suggestions.  What makes the current selection interesting is the bias towards Taiwan and India on a country basis and Industrials and Healthcare on a sector basis. Also of particular note, Singapore presents one name on this screen.

Screening the Silk Road: Q2-2021 All Cap GARP (Zulu Warrior Screening)

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Equity Bottom-Up

The biggest gainers this morning are:

Hansol Chemical (014680 KS): +8.00%

DL Co Ltd (000210 KS): +7.78%

Kcc Corp (002380 KS): +7.58%

Hanwha Solutions (009830 KS): +7.56%













Gainers
Daily Δ
Losers
Daily Δ
x Open
Value
TV/DTV (x)
Value


Hansol Chemical Co Ltd
8.00%
Dong Suh Companies Inc
-5.67%
Dongwon Systems Corp
10.87%
KCC Corp
3.26


DL Holdings Co Ltd
7.78%
Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corp
-3.90%
Hansol Chemical Co Ltd
10.00%
Doosan Infracore Co Ltd
2.96


KCC Corp
7.58%
Dongwon Systems Corp
-3.37%
Dong Suh Companies Inc
8.22%
LOTTE Himart Co Ltd
2.94


SKC Co Ltd
7.56%
Oci Co Ltd
-2.65%
KCC Corp
7.82%
Hanwha Solutions Corp
2.57


Hanwha Solutions Corp
7.11%
Lotte Tour Development Co., Ltd.
-2.48%
SKC Co Ltd
7.52%
CJ Logistics Corp
1.68


LOTTE Himart Co Ltd
6.49%
Green Cross Holdings
-2.46%
LOTTE Himart Co Ltd
6.88%
Samsung Heavy Industries Co.,Ltd
1.63


Doosan Infracore Co Ltd
5.24%
Hanssem Co Ltd
-2.30%
Hanwha Solutions Corp
6.76%
LG HAUSYS, LTD.
1.44


Hyundai Steel Co
4.95%
Green Cross Corp
-2.05%
Hyundai Steel Co
6.49%
Dongwon Systems Corp
1.42


SK Holdings Co Ltd
4.30%
Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd
-2.01%
HMM Co Ltd
6.20%
Doubleu Games Co Ltd
1.42


Samsung C&amp;T Corp
4.22%
Cuckoo Holdings Co Ltd
-2.00%
Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corp
5.71%
Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co Ltd
1.41


Lotte Shopping Co Ltd
4.13%
Cuckoo Homesys Co Ltd
-1.93%
DL Holdings Co Ltd
5.69%
DL Holdings Co Ltd
1.29


Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co Ltd
4.07%
Ilyang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
-1.90%
Kolon Industries Inc
5.59%
SKC Co Ltd
1.23


Posco International Corp
4.01%
Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
-1.82%
Handsome Corp
5.51%
Hyundai Steel Co
1.13


Shinsegae Inc
3.89%
CJ Cheiljedang Corp
-1.75%
SK Holdings Co Ltd
5.33%
Kolon Industries Inc
1.08


Handsome Corp
3.76%
NCSoft Corp
-1.60%
Doosan Infracore Co Ltd
5.20%
Hansol Chemical Co Ltd
1.01


KB Financial Group Inc
3.73%
Naver Corp
-1.55%
Shinsegae Inc
5.19%
JW Pharmaceutical Corp
0.94


SK Innovation Co Ltd
2.93%
JW Pharmaceutical Corp
-1.50%
Dongkuk Steel Mill Co., Ltd
5.02%
Ssangyong Cement Industry Co Ltd
0.92


LG International Corp
2.83%
DB HiTek Co Ltd
-1.45%
KB Financial Group Inc
4.92%
KEPCO Plant Service &amp; Engineering Co Ltd
0.91


Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
2.71%
SK Biopharmaceuticals Co Ltd
-1.41%
Posco International Corp
4.71%
Handsome Corp
0.89


LG HAUSYS, LTD.
2.57%
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
-1.16%
Pan Ocean Co Ltd
4.69%
IS DONGSEO CO., LTD.
0.85

Source: KRX

















Top 20
52WH
52WH Date
MC (₩B)
Daily Δ
x Open
TV/DTV
x 52WL
U Wick
Body
L Wick


Kolon Industries Inc
1.04
3/23/21
1,678.1
1.97%
5.59%
1.08
2.59
-52.94%
41.18%
5.88%


KT Corp
1.02
2/17/21
7,285.0
0.72%
1.62%
0.55
1.45
-11.11%
44.44%
44.44%


Amorepacific Corp
1.02
1/25/21
15,082.3
0.78%
3.15%
0.68
1.73
-37.50%
50.00%
12.50%


Handsome Corp
1.01
3/17/21
1,018.5
3.76%
5.51%
0.89
2.30
-34.09%
65.91%
0.00%


Doosan Bobcat Inc
0.99
3/17/21
3,669.1
1.95%
2.64%
0.43
2.23
-5.26%
63.16%
31.58%


KB Financial Group Inc
0.99
3/11/21
21,996.2
3.73%
4.92%
0.55
1.73
-4.00%
84.00%
12.00%


Cosmax Inc
0.98
10/12/20
1,261.2
2.45%
4.51%
0.46
1.84
-18.18%
63.64%
18.18%


HMM Co Ltd
0.98
3/23/21
9,625.2
-0.17%
6.20%
0.72
11.59
-8.11%
-40.54%
51.35%


KCC Corp
0.97
1/26/21
1,955.0
7.58%
7.82%
3.26
1.86
0.00%
96.88%
3.13%


Seah Besteel Corporation
0.97
3/23/21
615.0
1.48%
3.26%
0.26
2.56
-18.18%
54.55%
27.27%


Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co Ltd
0.97
2/9/21
1,148.8
4.07%
4.03%
1.41
1.54
0.00%
80.00%
20.00%


Kangwon Land, Inc.
0.97
3/18/21
5,658.7
0.57%
1.53%
0.24
1.49
-12.50%
87.50%
0.00%


Shinsegae International Inc
0.96
4/28/20
1,513.7
1.44%
2.90%
0.41
1.58
-16.67%
83.33%
0.00%


Dongkuk Steel Mill Co., Ltd
0.96
3/23/21
1,078.4
2.26%
5.02%
0.30
3.29
-27.27%
63.64%
9.09%


Hotel Shilla Co Ltd
0.96
1/18/21
3,430.3
1.39%
2.21%
0.40
1.33
-10.53%
78.95%
10.53%


MERITZ SECURITIES CO LTD
0.96
3/23/21
2,947.2
0.00%
2.30%
0.49
1.78
-5.00%
20.00%
75.00%


BNK Financial Group Inc
0.96
3/19/21
2,180.5
2.14%
3.37%
0.33
1.66
-9.09%
72.73%
18.18%


Hana Financial Group Inc
0.96
3/19/21
12,294.9
0.00%
3.35%
0.56
1.95
-25.93%
44.44%
29.63%


Hansol Chemical Co Ltd
0.95
2/22/21
2,754.5
8.00%
10.00%
1.01
3.38
-11.11%
80.00%
8.89%


Doosan Infracore Co Ltd
0.95
9/28/20
2,176.5
5.24%
5.20%
2.96
3.50
-10.00%
86.00%
4.00%

Source: KRX



Hanwha S, DL, KCC, & Hansol C Are KOSPI 200 Movers Today: What Happens?

South Korea

Dongjin Semichem Co., Ltd. produces fine chemicals for semiconductor and liquid crystal display (LCD) manufacturing.  The Company's products include photoresist materials and epoxy molding compounds.  In addition, Dongjin Semichem also produces chemical foaming agents for plastic and rubber applications.

OCI Holdings Company Ltd. operates chemical business. The Company manufactures inorganic chemicals, petroleum and coal chemicals, fine chemicals, renewable energy and insulation materials. OCI Holdings markets its products primarily throughout Korea with limited overseas.

VT GMP Co.,Ltd. manufactures and markets laminating machines. The Company produces and sells pouch laminators, roll laminators, and other products. VT GMP also produces and sells laminating films.

Hyosung Advanced Materials Corporation operates as an advanced materials production company. The Company manufactures and sells high-strength industrial yarns, fabric, steel wire materials, and other products. Hyosung Advanced Materials markets its products worldwide.

LOTTE Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. produces general and fine chemicals. The Company produces ammonia, epichlorohydrin, caustic soda, and dimethylformamide. LOTTE Fine Chemical also manufactures chemicals used in pharmaceutical and paint manufacturing areas.

Kolon Industries Inc. manufactures a variety of chemical fibers and textiles such as nylon yarns and fabrics, chamude, tire cord fabrics, and air bag fabrics.  The Company also produces films and media materials including polyester films, nylon films, and audio/video tapes.  In addition, Kolon makes engineering plastic products.

Miwon Commercial Co., Ltd. manufactures sulfurs, sulfuric acids, and surfactants.  The Company also provides paint additives, photo and functional chemicals, plastic and rubber additives, polyurethane, PP foam sheets, and chemical goods.

Soulbrain Holdings Co., Ltd. manufactures, sells, and trades semiconductor related chemicals.  The Company's products include a line of Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) such as tetraethyl ortho-silicate (TEOS) and etchants.  TechnoSemiChem also produces and distributes chemicals used in liquid crystal display (LCD) and fiber optics processing.

Advanced Nano Products Co., Ltd. manufactures and supplies a wide range of nanomaterial products in the energy technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology, IT field.  The company mainly produces Memory/Non-memory semiconductors, solar cells, LCDs, PDPs and other material products.

Advanced Nano Products Co Ltd (121600 KS)

Hyosung Corporation specializes in general trading businesses.  The Company also produces nylon yarns and other synthetic and chemical products such as PET films, PET bottles and polypropylene resins.  In addition, Hyosung contracts electrical construction and information systems and manufactures industrial machinery.

Fufeng Group Limited manufactures corn-based bio-chemical products utilizing fermentation technology. The Company's products include glutamic acid and xanthan gum.

China BlueChemical Ltd. operates as a developer and manufacturer of mineral fertilizers and chemicals. The Company produces urea, phosphate and compound fertilizers, and methanol, using proprietary research. China BlueChemical is a state-owned enterprise.

Nufarm Limited manufactures and supplies a range of agricultural chemicals used by farmers to protect crops from damage caused by weeds, pests and disease. The Company has worldwide operations.

C. Uyemura & Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells plating chemicals.  The Company also manufactures plating machinery.  C. Uyemura markets its products in North America and Asia.

Denka Co., Ltd. is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of chemical products, including basic chemicals, agrochemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and construction materials.  The Company's primary products include styrene resins, polyvinyl chloride, and other synthetic resins.

Nanning Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets organic and inorganic industrial chemicals.  The Company's products include chlorine and alkali products, pesticides, and disinfectants.

Nanning Chemical Industry Co., (600301 CH)

Zhejiang Transfar Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets a variety of organic fluorine and organic silicone such as water and oil repellent, pre-treating agents, dyeing auxiliaries, finishing treating auxiliaries, conning oil, and optical brightening agent.

Scientex Berhad is an investment holding company.  The Company, through its subsidiaries manufactures polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane leather sheetings, packaging materials, bricks, and automotive parts.  Scientex also operates in property investment, development, and leasing, as well as deals in securities.

Impack Pratama Industri Tbk PT produces plastic products in Asia and distributes them worldwide. The Company and it's subsidiaries manufacture building material plastics, PVC products, and fiberglass roofing, among other products.

Anhui Jinhe Industrial Co.,Ltd. manufactures chemical products. The Company produces additives, methyl maltol, ethyl maltol, liquid ammonia, ammonium bicarbonate, melamine, formaldehyde, nitric acids, and other products. Anhui Jinhe Industrial also operates import and export businesses.

Hansol Chemical Co., Ltd. manufactures chemical products such as hydrogen peroxide, benzol peroxide, urea resin, polyacrylamide, trimethylolpropane, and latex.  The Company supplies its products to the paper, textile, and food industries.

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Hansol Chemical (014680 KS)

What Is NPS Buying & Selling?

In this insight, we discuss a list of 60 stocks in Korea where NPS recently added or reduced 1% or more stake (27 adds and 33 reduce).

Douglas Kim

KOSPI200 Dec Index Rebalance Preview: Stocks Nearing the Inclusion Zone

We currently see one potential change to the KOSPI200 in Dec, though there are 4 more changes possible. There will be a lot to trade on some stocks...

Brian Freitas

Looking Ahead to the KOSPI 200 Rebalance in November 2021

In this insight, we provide a first cut at the potential additions and deletions of KOSPI 200 rebalance in November 2021.

Douglas Kim

Screening the Silk Road: Q2-2021 All Cap GARP (Zulu Warrior Screening)

GARP selection, held for 12 mths for good reason. The list delivered an average return of 54% v’s the MSCI Asia Pac Index 37.4% over the same...

David Lepper

Hanwha S, DL, KCC, & Hansol C Are KOSPI 200 Movers Today: What Happens?

This post looks into what may have happened to KOSPI 200 movers today: Hanwha Solutions, DL Corp, KCC, and Hansol Chemical.

Sanghyun Park

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