Technical Analyst, Vermilion Research

Joe Jasper

Technical Analyst

Technical and Quantitative Research

Vermilion Research

Vermilion’s objective is to deliver timely, actionable, and unique technical research to professional investors through the application of our various technical indicators.

Our research strategists seek to highlight securities which we believe are at major inflection points, based on our various technical and quantitative indicators, and offer asymmetric risk/return profiles. Our unique research methodology, centered on relative strength, enables our strategists to deliver superior investment recommendations.

Our process begins by organizing the universe of actively traded stocks into discrete sectors, then into industry groups. We then apply our technical and quantitative tools to identify developing price trends. Once attractive trends are identified within a selected sector or group, we screen for individual stocks which we believe offer the best risk/reward profile. We provide a historical perspective that often reveals, through our long-term charts, how price patterns often repeat themselves over time.

Technical Analysis

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group / Technical Analysis

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<li>Our bullish outlook (since early-November 2023) remains intact. Continue to ride this trend higher and buy dips as long as ACWI-US and EEM-US remain above supports at $110 and $41-$42.</li>
<li>In our previous Int'l Compass (June 27) we discussed the rotation that we believed was starting, whereby global Technology (IXN-US) would consolidate as investors rotate to laggard areas.</li>
<li>This rotation has continued while Technology goes through a healthy consolidation. Continue to focus on other more value-oriented Sectors while Technology/growth consolidates</li>
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Our bullish outlook (since early-November 2023) remains intact. Continue to ride this trend higher and buy dips as long as ACWI-US and EEM-US remain above supports at $110 and $41-$42.
In our previous Int'l Compass (June 27) we discussed the rotation that we believed was starting, whereby global Technology (IXN-US) would consolidate as investors rotate to laggard areas.
This rotation has continued while Technology goes through a healthy consolidation. Continue to focus on other more value-oriented Sectors while Technology/growth consolidates


Rotation Continues; Bullish Outlook Intact; Buys in Global Financials, Industrials, Discretionary

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

Korea Stock Exchange Kospi Index / Event-Driven

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<li>KRX's lack of a standardized English translation platform may lead to non-standardized terminology and varying translation quality. KRX stresses cross-checking Korean and English disclosures due to potential errors. </li>
<li>The 3-day lag between Korean and English disclosures poses timeliness challenges, requiring consistent cross-checking. Overall, the process for foreign investors using Korean market disclosure sites remains largely unchanged.</li>
<li>The common procedure should still be to first check disclosures using English titles, then convert to Korean for reading. If English disclosures exist, utilize them for cross-checking.</li>
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KRX's lack of a standardized English translation platform may lead to non-standardized terminology and varying translation quality. KRX stresses cross-checking Korean and English disclosures due to potential errors. 
The 3-day lag between Korean and English disclosures poses timeliness challenges, requiring consistent cross-checking. Overall, the process for foreign investors using Korean market disclosure sites remains largely unchanged.
The common procedure should still be to first check disclosures using English titles, then convert to Korean for reading. If English disclosures exist, utilize them for cross-checking.


KRX's Mandatory English Disclosure Debut: A Detailed Guide on Utilizing This Without Confusion

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We discuss the importance of Hyundai Motor generating nearly 11.5 trillion won in operating profit in 2023, which is likely to be the highest among all Korean companies. </li>
<li>Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp combined are expected to generate operating profit of 20.7 trillion won in 2023, representing 57% of total operating profit of the top 10 Korean companies.</li>
<li>In 2023, Hyundai Motor plans a full-scale world-wide roll-out of its EV Ioniq 6. Furthermore, it set a dividend payout ratio at 25% or higher.</li>
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We discuss the importance of Hyundai Motor generating nearly 11.5 trillion won in operating profit in 2023, which is likely to be the highest among all Korean companies. 
Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp combined are expected to generate operating profit of 20.7 trillion won in 2023, representing 57% of total operating profit of the top 10 Korean companies.
In 2023, Hyundai Motor plans a full-scale world-wide roll-out of its EV Ioniq 6. Furthermore, it set a dividend payout ratio at 25% or higher.


Hyundai Motor: Highest Operating Profit Among All Korean Companies in 2023

Douglas Research Advisory

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<li>On 4 July, NPS disclosed the details of the ownership changes for 112 listed companies in Korea, of which 87 were listed in KOSPI and 25 in KOSDAQ. </li>
<li>In 2Q 2024, the NPS reduced its investments in defense and military stocks and increased investments in cosmetics, shipbuilding, and food companies in Korea.</li>
<li>NPS reduced its capital allocation to the military &amp; defense sector. NPS reduced its stake in LIG Nex1 (-2.32%), Poongsan Corp (-2.24%), and Hanwha Aerospace (-1.02%). </li>
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On 4 July, NPS disclosed the details of the ownership changes for 112 listed companies in Korea, of which 87 were listed in KOSPI and 25 in KOSDAQ. 
In 2Q 2024, the NPS reduced its investments in defense and military stocks and increased investments in cosmetics, shipbuilding, and food companies in Korea.
NPS reduced its capital allocation to the military &amp; defense sector. NPS reduced its stake in LIG Nex1 (-2.32%), Poongsan Corp (-2.24%), and Hanwha Aerospace (-1.02%). 


What Did NPS Buy and Sell in Korean Stock Market in 2Q 2024?

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 foreign holdings of KRX Stocks as of Mar 8th which has an aggregated holding worth USD533.0bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD185mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight foreign changes in Sk Hynix, Hyundai Motor, Kb Financial Gro, Naver.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX Stocks as of Mar 8th which has an aggregated holding worth USD533.0bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD185mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight foreign changes in Sk Hynix, Hyundai Motor, Kb Financial Gro, Naver.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Mar 8th): Sk Hynix, Hyundai Motor, Kb Financial Gro, Naver

South Korea

Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. designs and produces aircraft parts including fixed wings for aircrafts and rotary wings for helicopters. The Company also engages in aircraft upgrade and modification business and satellite development business.

Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd. designs, develops, and distributes high-tech systems for the defense industry. The Company manufactures tactical communication systems, radar systems, naval combat systems, electro-optics, and fire control systems. Hanwha Systems markets its products throughout South Korea.

Satrec Initiative Co Ltd. manufactures and supplies satellite platforms and its components.  The Company products includes satellite systems, subsystems of satellite, optical payload, and image processing equipments.  Satrec also provides consulting and training for satellite system.

S&T Dynamics Co., Ltd. manufactures automotive components, such as transmissions, axles, propeller shafts, and steering gear boxes.  The Company also produces machine tools, casting products, and military products.

Aero Space Technology of Korea Inc. manufactures structural parts of airplane.  The company's products include frame & panel assembly, door, stringer, and Jig & fixture.

Victek Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures electronic warfare products, such as sonata precision direction finding systems, and spiral antennas.  The Company also produces power supplies for electronic warfare systems and military defense communication systems, such as sonata high voltage power supplies (HVPS).

Firstec Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures military weapons and maneuverable vehicles, such as vulcan fire-controllers, self-propelled guns, and armored cars.  The Company supplies its products to South Korean Ministry of National Defense.  Firstec also produces and sells office supplies, including printers and security assurance products.

Samsung Engineering Co., Ltd. provides engineering construction and project management services in the domestic and international markets. The Company constructs refinery plants, petrochemical plants, gas plants, hydrocarbon upstream, power plants, metallurgy plant, industrial plants, and water treatment facilities.

Hyundai Rotem Company Ltd. manufactures railroad equipment and defense vehicles. The Company produces high-speed trains, light rail vehicles, locomotives, and passenger coaches, main battle tanks, armored recovery vehicles, and related defense equipment. Hyundai Rotem operates worldwide.

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd. is shipbuilders in the sectors of medium-sized conventional ships and specialized vessels. The Company constructs and delivers medium-ranged product carriers, chemical tankers, containerships, LPG carriers, pure car truck carriers and others.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates as a defense contractor and security systems integrator for the federal government and for state and local agencies. The Company offers services in weapon systems lifecycle support, military weapon range, security and surveillance systems, IT engineering, etc.

China Aerospace Times Electronics Technology Co Ltd designs, manufactures, and markets avariety of commercial air planes and space-related products, as well as providesrelated services.  The Company's products include launch vehicles, satellite reception equipment, measurement devices, and automation control systems.

China Aerospace Times Electronics (600879 CH)

China Spacesat Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures satellites and related products. The Company also operates retail stores, hotels, and travel properties .

AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, and produces small unmanned aircraft and fast charge systems for electric industrial vehicle batteries. The Company offers long range tracking antenna, sensors, and missile systems. AeroVironment markets its products in the United States.

AVIC Helicopter Co., Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells helicopters, airplane parts, and aviation-related products.  The Company also manufactures auto parts.

AviChina Industry & Technology Co Ltd manufactures and sells aviation tools and aero-parts. The Company's main products include helicopters, regional aircrafts, trainers, general aircrafts, aero-parts and components and aero-electrical products.

AviChina Industry & Technology H (2357 HK)

Guizhou Space Appliance Company Limited develops, manufactures and sells a variety of relays, connectors and other electronic components, which are widely used in aviation, aerospace, electronics, ships, nuclear power, transportation, communications, automatic controls, high-speed locomotives, appliances and other industrial units and subsystem units.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. operates as an aerospace and defense company. The Company provides propulsion and energetics to space, missile defense, strategic, tactical missile, and armaments areas, as well as designs, develops, and produces specialty metal components for munitions, commercial products, and sporting goods.

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures aerostructures including fuselages, propulsion systems, and wing systems for commercial and military aircrafts.

Spirit Aerosystems Holdings, Inc (SPR US)

AECC Aero-Engine Control Co. Ltd.. designs and manufactures Limited a variety of motorcycles, engines, and related parts. The Company also  provides aircraft parts and repair services.

AECC Aero-Engine Control Co. Ltd. A (000738 CH)

LIG Nex1 Co., Ltd. manufactures military and defense weapon systems.  The Company develops missiles, radio equipment, torpedoes, radar equipment, and other defense products.  LIG Nex1 produces weapons for the global defense industry and operates throughout South Korea.

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LIG Nex1 Co (079550 KS)

Rotation Continues; Bullish Outlook Intact; Buys in Global Financials, Industrials, Discretionary

Rotation Continues; Bullish Outlook Intact as $ACWI and $EEM hold above $110 and $41-42; Buys in global Financials, Industrials, and Consumer...

Vermilion Research

KRX's Mandatory English Disclosure Debut: A Detailed Guide on Utilizing This Without Confusion

This post is a comprehensive guide on utilizing KRX's inaugural mandatory English disclosures without confusion, which began today.

Sanghyun Park

Hyundai Motor: Highest Operating Profit Among All Korean Companies in 2023

In this insight, we discuss the importance of Hyundai Motor generating nearly 11.5 trillion won in operating profit in 2023, which is likely to be...

Douglas Kim

What Did NPS Buy and Sell in Korean Stock Market in 2Q 2024?

In 2Q 2024, the NPS reduced its investments in defense and military stocks and increased investments in cosmetics, shipbuilding, and food companies...

Douglas Kim

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Mar 8th): Sk Hynix, Hyundai Motor, Kb Financial Gro, Naver

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Sk Hynix, Hyundai Motor, Kb Financial Gro, Naver.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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