Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jb-hi-fi-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:555:1" rel="noopener">JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU)</a> vs. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wesfarmers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1104:1" rel="noopener">Wesfarmers  (WES AU)</a> price ratio has deviated more than three standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.</li>
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Highlights: Going long JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) and short Wesfarmers (WES AU) targets a 6% return.</li>
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Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.</li>
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Context: The JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) vs. Wesfarmers  (WES AU) price ratio has deviated more than three standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.

Highlights: Going long JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) and short Wesfarmers (WES AU) targets a 6% return.

Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.


JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) Vs. Wesfarmers (WES AU): Statistical Arbitrage as Spread Hits Three-Sigma

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.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Dec 12th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD29.2bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel, Scentre, Metcash.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Dec 12th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD29.2bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel, Scentre, Metcash.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 12th): JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel, Scentre

Financial News, Analysis and Data, FNArena

FNArena

Financial News, Analysis and Data

Online financial media company focused on Australian equities, with a global perspective

<ul><li>Another earnings result 'beat' by JB Hi-Fi was not enough to prevent the shares from selling-off on the day.</li><li>Over-reaction?</li><li>The debate is alive.</li></ul>

Another earnings result 'beat' by JB Hi-Fi was not enough to prevent the shares from selling-off on the day.Over-reaction?The debate is alive.

JB Hi-Fi's Re-Rating Triggers Valuation Dilemma

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

<ul><li>JB Hi-Fi Limited has presented a mixed financial performance for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, showcasing its resilience in a competitive and challenging retail environment.</li><li>The company reported a solid increase in total sales across its key divisions, namely JB Hi-Fi Australia, JB Hi-Fi New Zealand, and The Good Guys.</li><li>Total sales in JB Hi-Fi Australia grew by 7.2%, reaching AUD 3.88 billion, while JB Hi-Fi New Zealand exceeded expectations with a 20% rise in sales to NZD 202.5 million.</li></ul>

JB Hi-Fi Limited has presented a mixed financial performance for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, showcasing its resilience in a competitive and challenging retail environment.The company reported a solid increase in total sales across its key divisions, namely JB Hi-Fi Australia, JB Hi-Fi New Zealand, and The Good Guys.Total sales in JB Hi-Fi Australia grew by 7.2%, reaching AUD 3.88 billion, while JB Hi-Fi New Zealand exceeded expectations with a 20% rise in sales to NZD 202.5 million.

JB Hi-Fi Limited: Initiation of Coverage- Why Its Recent Growth In Tech & Appliance Sales Is Just the Beginning!

Equity Derivatives

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jb-hi-fi-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:555:1" rel="noopener">JB Hi-Fi Ltd (JBH AU)</a> announced HY 2025 results this morning. Price increases 5.5% in early trading but gains were lost by noon.</li>
<li>Sales Up 9.8% to A$ 5.67m; EPS up 8.0% to A$ 2.611; interim dividend up A$ 0.12 to A$ 1.70. Results are in-line/slight beat.</li>
<li>Volatile trading can make for opportunities. Investors can speculate on a positive Post Announcement Earnings Drift (PEAD) or consider option strategies, as implied volatility remains elevated.</li>
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JB Hi-Fi Ltd (JBH AU) announced HY 2025 results this morning. Price increases 5.5% in early trading but gains were lost by noon.
Sales Up 9.8% to A$ 5.67m; EPS up 8.0% to A$ 2.611; interim dividend up A$ 0.12 to A$ 1.70. Results are in-line/slight beat.
Volatile trading can make for opportunities. Investors can speculate on a positive Post Announcement Earnings Drift (PEAD) or consider option strategies, as implied volatility remains elevated.


EQD | JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) Faces Volatile Trading After Earnings Announcement

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JB Hi-Fi Limited is a music and electronic goods retailer in Australia.  The Company operates stores at sites located in most Australian States.  Products include consumer electronics, car sound systems, music and DVDs.

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JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) Vs. Wesfarmers (WES AU): Statistical Arbitrage as Spread Hits Three-Sigma

Long JB Hi-Fi vs. short Wesfarmers targets a potential 6% return amid valuation tailwinds. Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean...

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 12th): JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel, Scentre

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

JB Hi-Fi's Re-Rating Triggers Valuation Dilemma

Another earnings result 'beat' by JB Hi-Fi was not enough to prevent the shares from selling-off on the day. Over-reaction? The debate is alive.

FNArena

JB Hi-Fi Limited: Initiation of Coverage- Why Its Recent Growth In Tech & Appliance Sales Is Just the Beginning!

JB Hi-Fi Limited has presented a mixed financial performance for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, showcasing its resilience in a...

Baptista Research

EQD | JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) Faces Volatile Trading After Earnings Announcement

JB Hi-Fi Ltd announced HY 2025 results with price initially up 5.5% but gains lost by noon. Volatile trading presents opportunities for investors...

Gaudenz Schneider

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JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) Vs. Wesfarmers (WES AU): Statistical Arbitrage as Spread Hits Three-Sigma

Long ​JB Hi-Fi vs. short Wesfarmers targets a potential 6% return amid valuation tailwinds. Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean...

Gaudenz Schneider

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Dec 12th): JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel, Scentre

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in JB Hi-Fi, National Australia Bank, Bluescope Steel,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

JB Hi-Fi's Re-Rating Triggers Valuation Dilemma

Another earnings result 'beat' by JB Hi-Fi was not enough to prevent the shares from selling-off on the day. Over-reaction? The debate is alive.

FNArena

JB Hi-Fi Limited: Initiation of Coverage- Why Its Recent Growth In Tech & Appliance Sales Is Just the Beginning!

JB Hi-Fi Limited has presented a mixed financial performance for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, showcasing its resilience in a...

Baptista Research

EQD | JB Hi-Fi (JBH AU) Faces Volatile Trading After Earnings Announcement

​JB Hi-Fi Ltd announced HY 2025 results with price initially up 5.5% but gains lost by noon. Volatile trading presents opportunities for investors...

Gaudenz Schneider

Long JB Hi-Fi vs. short Wesfarmers targets a potential 6% return amid valuation tailwinds. Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean...

JB Hi-Fi Ltd announced HY 2025 results with price initially up 5.5% but gains lost by noon. Volatile trading presents opportunities for investors...