Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>BABA US/700 HK/WB US/PDD US/JD US/VIPS US:Taobao to launch WeChat Pay support this month (+/+/-/-/-/-)</li>
<li>3690HK: Meituan Plans to Increase Marketing Investment to Support Small and Medium-sized Restaurant Businesses(+)</li>
<li>3690HK: Meituan food delivery and Meituan hotel services launch on Alipay Mini Program(+)</li>
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BABA US/700 HK/WB US/PDD US/JD US/VIPS US:Taobao to launch WeChat Pay support this month (+/+/-/-/-/-)
3690HK: Meituan Plans to Increase Marketing Investment to Support Small and Medium-sized Restaurant Businesses(+)
3690HK: Meituan food delivery and Meituan hotel services launch on Alipay Mini Program(+)


[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:BABA US/700 HK/WB US/PDD US/JD US/VIPS US/3690HK/1810 HK

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>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-tower-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27037:1" rel="noopener">China Tower (788 HK)</a> will replace <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-international-capital-corporation-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1071:1" rel="noopener">China International Capital Corporation (3908 HK)</a> in the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ishares-china-large-cap-etf" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:766:1" rel="noopener">iShares China Large-Cap (FXI) (FXI US)</a> at the close on 20 September.</li>
<li>The appears to be a lot more positioning and short interest in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-international-capital-corporation-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1071:1" rel="noopener">China International Capital Corporation (3908 HK)</a> compared to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-tower-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27037:1" rel="noopener">China Tower (788 HK)</a>. </li>
<li>The listing of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd-a" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16185:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH)</a> H-shares could result in another change for the ETF prior to the next scheduled rebalance in December.</li>
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China Tower (788 HK) will replace China International Capital Corporation (3908 HK) in the iShares China Large-Cap (FXI) (FXI US) at the close on 20 September.
The appears to be a lot more positioning and short interest in China International Capital Corporation (3908 HK) compared to China Tower (788 HK). 
The listing of Midea Group Co Ltd A (000333 CH) H-shares could result in another change for the ETF prior to the next scheduled rebalance in December.


FXI Rebalance: China Tower (788 HK) Will Replace CICC (3908 HK)

Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

Credit

<p>Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.</p><ul><li><a href='#lucror-entity-26970'>Meituan</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-7037'>New World Development</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-30639'>Nickel Industries </a></li></ul>

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.MeituanNew World DevelopmentNickel Industries 

Morning Views Asia: Meituan, New World Development, Nickel Industries 

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<li>Estimated take rate up vs year ago and vs Q124, and EBITA margin turned +ive</li>
<li>However, revenue growth in core China market slowed considerably in Q224</li>
<li>Cash Flow and Liquidity both appear ample, little pressure to raise new funds</li>
</ul>


Estimated take rate up vs year ago and vs Q124, and EBITA margin turned +ive
However, revenue growth in core China market slowed considerably in Q224
Cash Flow and Liquidity both appear ample, little pressure to raise new funds


Didi Global Q224 Results: EBITA Margin Up | OpCF Still Strong | But Growth Slowed Noticeably

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

<ul>
<li>The close of 3 September 2024 was the final price to determine capping for the Hang Seng Index Rebalances which will take place this Friday 6 September 2024 at close.</li>
<li>The numbers are <em>largely</em> unchanged, though price changes in the interim cause more <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kuaishou-technology" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29725:1" rel="noopener">Kuaishou Technology (1024 HK)</a> to be bought, and more <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xiaomi-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24409:1" rel="noopener">Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK)</a> to be sold.</li>
<li>The biggest name in flows is, of course, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asm-pacific-technology-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15061:1" rel="noopener">ASM Pacific Technology (522 HK)</a> which sees 15 days to buy.</li>
</ul>


The close of 3 September 2024 was the final price to determine capping for the Hang Seng Index Rebalances which will take place this Friday 6 September 2024 at close.
The numbers are largely unchanged, though price changes in the interim cause more Kuaishou Technology (1024 HK) to be bought, and more Xiaomi Corp (1810 HK) to be sold.
The biggest name in flows is, of course, ASM Pacific Technology (522 HK) which sees 15 days to buy.


Hang Seng, HSCEI, HSTECH Sep24 Rebal Final Capping Flows

China

Meituan operates as a web based shopping platform for locally found consumer products and retail services. The Company offers deals of the day by selling vouchers on local services and entertainment, dining, delivery, and other services. Meituan provides its services throughout China.

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Meituan (3690 HK)

[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:BABA US/700 HK/WB US/PDD US/JD US/VIPS US/3690HK/1810 HK

Taobao to support WeChat Pay, Meituan increases marketing for small businesses and launches services on Alipay Mini Program.

Blue Lotus Research Institute

FXI Rebalance: China Tower (788 HK) Will Replace CICC (3908 HK)

China Tower will replace CICC in the FXI at the close on 20 Sep. Passives need to buy 2x ADV in China Tower. Cumulative excess volume and short...

Brian Freitas

Morning Views Asia: Meituan, New World Development, Nickel Industries

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

Lucror Analytics

Didi Global Q224 Results: EBITA Margin Up | OpCF Still Strong | But Growth Slowed Noticeably

In this insight we review Q224 financial and operating performance of China's largest ridehailing firm, Didi Global. Despite slower top-line...

Tracking Traffic

Hang Seng, HSCEI, HSTECH Sep24 Rebal Final Capping Flows

The final capping levels for the major Hang Seng indices were set based off today's closing prices. The rebalance is at the close on Friday 6...

Travis Lundy

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[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:BABA US/700 HK/WB US/PDD US/JD US/VIPS US/3690HK/1810 HK

​Taobao to support WeChat Pay, Meituan increases marketing for small businesses and launches services on Alipay Mini Program.

Blue Lotus Research Institute

FXI Rebalance: China Tower (788 HK) Will Replace CICC (3908 HK)

China Tower will replace CICC in the FXI at the close on 20 Sep. Passives need to buy 2x ADV in China Tower. Cumulative excess volume and short...

Brian Freitas

Morning Views Asia: Meituan, New World Development, Nickel Industries

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

Lucror Analytics

Didi Global Q224 Results: EBITA Margin Up | OpCF Still Strong | But Growth Slowed Noticeably

In this insight we review Q224 financial and operating performance of China's largest ridehailing firm, Didi Global. Despite slower top-line...

Tracking Traffic

Hang Seng, HSCEI, HSTECH Sep24 Rebal Final Capping Flows

The final capping levels for the major Hang Seng indices were set based off today's closing prices. The rebalance is at the close on Friday 6...

Travis Lundy

Taobao to support WeChat Pay, Meituan increases marketing for small businesses and launches services on Alipay Mini Program.