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.

Event-Driven

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<li>Notable names that have proposed amendments to their articles of association for changing the dividend record date at this year's AGM include Hyundai Motor Group, POSCO Holdings, and Kakao Corp.</li>
<li>There were skeptical views on how much response local big-name companies would show to Korea FSC's plan. However, the response from large companies has been unexpectedly positive and aggressive.</li>
<li>We should consider the possibility that the preferred stock premium of companies whose dividend visibility has improved through this may continue to improve compared to those that have not.</li>
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Notable names that have proposed amendments to their articles of association for changing the dividend record date at this year's AGM include Hyundai Motor Group, POSCO Holdings, and Kakao Corp.
There were skeptical views on how much response local big-name companies would show to Korea FSC's plan. However, the response from large companies has been unexpectedly positive and aggressive.
We should consider the possibility that the preferred stock premium of companies whose dividend visibility has improved through this may continue to improve compared to those that have not.


Dividend Record Date Changes Already in Progress in Korea: Trading Ramifications

Technical Analysis / Chartered Market Technician, The Markets Academy

David Coloretti, CMT

Technical Analysis / Chartered Market Technician

The Markets Academy

TMA implements 2 strategies. 1) Tactical ... Trend Sustainability Score (TSS) allows TMA to identify exhaustion / reversal points in interim trends by utilising our proprietary analysis of ST momentum indicators. 2) Medium Term ... our 3 Pillars approach to technical analysis allows TMA to determine high probability medium term outcomes in markets.

Technical Analysis

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<li>At TMA we deliver high probability outcomes by focusing on our 3 pillars of technical analysis. •1) Response to key levels. •2) Price action. •3) Momentum confirmation.</li>
<li>The bullish response to the 50% Fibonacci retracement at 61750 in Q1 2023 has been impulsive. </li>
<li>KIA Corp is set to challenge the top of the 2021/2023 parallel downtrend channel around 78500. A break above the channel will confirm aggressive topside targets (90000/100000).</li>
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At TMA we deliver high probability outcomes by focusing on our 3 pillars of technical analysis. •1) Response to key levels. •2) Price action. •3) Momentum confirmation.
The bullish response to the 50% Fibonacci retracement at 61750 in Q1 2023 has been impulsive. 
KIA Corp is set to challenge the top of the 2021/2023 parallel downtrend channel around 78500. A break above the channel will confirm aggressive topside targets (90000/100000).


KIA Corp (000270 KS): Response to LT Trend Channel Resistance (78500) Is Key to a Bullish Outlook

Research from Quam Securities, Quam Securities

Quam Securities Research

Research from Quam Securities

Quam Securities

Since its inception in 1986, Quam Securities Limited (Quam Securities) has grown to become one of the few mid-tier securities brokerages in Hong Kong with global execution capabilities for both private and institutional clients. It boasts a well-established network in Greater China including Taiwan and in major world markets through the Global Alliance Partners (GAP). Quam Securities is well-positioned not only to harness and drive business within the China Tonghai International Financial Limited but also between China and the world markets.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>European Parliament has approved the law to effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in EU from 2035, aiming to speed up the switch to EV and combat climate change.</li><li>The law has been drafted and agreed by EU countries last October and finally legislated on 14 Feb 2022.</li><li>EU targets to reduce 100% CO2 emission produced by new cars and vans in 2035 with an intermediate goal of 55% for cars and 50% for vans in 2030.</li></ul>

European Parliament has approved the law to effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in EU from 2035, aiming to speed up the switch to EV and combat climate change.The law has been drafted and agreed by EU countries last October and finally legislated on 14 Feb 2022.EU targets to reduce 100% CO2 emission produced by new cars and vans in 2035 with an intermediate goal of 55% for cars and 50% for vans in 2030.

Global Emerging Market Equities, Propitious Research

Wium Malan, CFA

Global Emerging Market Equities

Independent, Fundamental Quantitative Research

Propitious Research

Fully independent, fundamental and quantitative equity research, focused on companies in the Telecommunication, Media, Technology, Internet and Healthcare sectors in the Global Emerging Markets. Idea generation focused on Quality stocks, trading below their intrinsic Value, with sound Corporate Governance.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>An overview (and output) of our machine learning-driven GEM screening model, which seeks to find the best medium-term long ideas within the top 100 stocks in the MSCI GEM Index.</li>
<li>The model is based on 1) a quantitative multifactor screening model, enhanced by two AI Technology-based approaches; 2) a Deep Neural Network model, and 3) a Recurrent Neural Network model.</li>
<li>Developed over roughly 4 years and implemented in its current state for over 2.5 years, the model has a solid real-world alpha-generating performance track record, discussed in detail below.</li>
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An overview (and output) of our machine learning-driven GEM screening model, which seeks to find the best medium-term long ideas within the top 100 stocks in the MSCI GEM Index.
The model is based on 1) a quantitative multifactor screening model, enhanced by two AI Technology-based approaches; 2) a Deep Neural Network model, and 3) a Recurrent Neural Network model.
Developed over roughly 4 years and implemented in its current state for over 2.5 years, the model has a solid real-world alpha-generating performance track record, discussed in detail below.


<ul><li>Tesla’s share price has plunged by more than 75% from its Nov 2021 peak.</li><li>Market worries that the global EV leader cannot sustain its competitive advantage and maintain its market shares.</li><li>It’s market position is challenged by newcomers including traditional OEMs and EV start-ups.</li></ul>

Tesla’s share price has plunged by more than 75% from its Nov 2021 peak.Market worries that the global EV leader cannot sustain its competitive advantage and maintain its market shares.It’s market position is challenged by newcomers including traditional OEMs and EV start-ups.

Trade Idea - Competition Heats up in the BEV Market Globally

South Korea

Kia Corporation manufactures, sells, and exports passenger cars, mini-buses, trucks and commercial vehicles. The Company also manufactures auto-parts and tools using hybrid electric and fuel cell technology. Kia markets its products worldwide.

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Kia Corp (000270 KS)

Dividend Record Date Changes Already in Progress in Korea: Trading Ramifications

We currently see more swift and active progress in changing dividend record dates, signaling a shift in dividend arbitrage trading patterns and...

Sanghyun Park