Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>The data is largely unchanged since the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/nikkei-225-sep-annual-review-predictions-3-in-3-out" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:73209" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225 Sep Annual Review Predictions - 3 In, 3 Out</a> set of predictions published 15 days ago.</li>
<li>The consultation results are out. They are as expected too. This has the hallmarks of a VERY well-signalled trade. But it's a biggie. The funding trade alone is ¥600bn.</li>
<li>Because of the data, market conditions, and the variability of choice at the edges, I believe that warrants particular strategy.</li>
</ul>


The data is largely unchanged since the Nikkei 225 Sep Annual Review Predictions - 3 In, 3 Out set of predictions published 15 days ago.
The consultation results are out. They are as expected too. This has the hallmarks of a VERY well-signalled trade. But it's a biggie. The funding trade alone is ¥600bn.
Because of the data, market conditions, and the variability of choice at the edges, I believe that warrants particular strategy.


Nikkei 225 Sep22 Annual Review; Data Final, Predictions Unch'd; Strategy Involved

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

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<li>With the review period for the September rebalance of the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nikkei-225" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22909:1" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX)</a> complete, we take a look at the potential inclusions and exclusions for the index.</li>
<li>The conclusions of the market consultation have been announced and that will mean we switch to a semi-annual rebalance. So we take a look at potential changes in March 2023.</li>
<li>The announcement of the changes for the next rebalance should be made in the first week of September and will be implemented at the close on 30 September.</li>
</ul>


With the review period for the September rebalance of the Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX) complete, we take a look at the potential inclusions and exclusions for the index.
The conclusions of the market consultation have been announced and that will mean we switch to a semi-annual rebalance. So we take a look at potential changes in March 2023.
The announcement of the changes for the next rebalance should be made in the first week of September and will be implemented at the close on 30 September.


Nikkei 225 Index Rebalance Preview: Consultation Conclusions & Potential Changes in Sep & March

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Nidec reported 1Q earnings with clear evidence that near-turn earnings have bottomed. Now the market can focus on what matters, E-Axles </li>
<li>The E-Axle outlook strong than ever across demand, production, and profitability  </li>
<li>We are bullish on the stock at 30x forward earnings versus the 5-year average of 55x, especially as China accelerates policies to drive EV adoption</li>
</ul>


Nidec reported 1Q earnings with clear evidence that near-turn earnings have bottomed. Now the market can focus on what matters, E-Axles 
The E-Axle outlook strong than ever across demand, production, and profitability  
We are bullish on the stock at 30x forward earnings versus the 5-year average of 55x, especially as China accelerates policies to drive EV adoption


Nidec (6594) | The Number One EV Play in Japan

<ul>
<li>The Nikkei 225 Annual Review is in September based on end-July data. Jumping the gun, I propose 3 additions and 3 deletions with granular data and details offered per sector.</li>
<li>I see ¥600bn to buy and a funding trade of 99% of that. There are 15+ names with more than 1 day of ADV to sell (funding only).</li>
<li>The impact on Real World Float is non-negligible. One name in particular is deserving of attention. </li>
</ul>


The Nikkei 225 Annual Review is in September based on end-July data. Jumping the gun, I propose 3 additions and 3 deletions with granular data and details offered per sector.
I see ¥600bn to buy and a funding trade of 99% of that. There are 15+ names with more than 1 day of ADV to sell (funding only).
The impact on Real World Float is non-negligible. One name in particular is deserving of attention. 


Nikkei 225 Sep Annual Review Predictions - 3 In, 3 Out

<ul>
<li>Nidec share price has declined by 32% YTD on the temporary impact of inflation and lockdowns </li>
<li>We expect a Q1 beat (tomorrow) as lower raw material input costs and the weak yen boost operating profits </li>
<li>We are bullish on the stock at 31x forward earnings versus the 5-year average of 55x, especially as China accelerates policies to drive EV adoption  </li>
</ul>


Nidec share price has declined by 32% YTD on the temporary impact of inflation and lockdowns 
We expect a Q1 beat (tomorrow) as lower raw material input costs and the weak yen boost operating profits 
We are bullish on the stock at 31x forward earnings versus the 5-year average of 55x, especially as China accelerates policies to drive EV adoption  


Nidec (6594) | Q1 to Beat on Falling Raw Material Costs

Japan

NIDEC CORPORATION is the world's leading manufacturer of small precision motors mainly used in HDD and optical disk drives. The company has extended its focus to the home appliance and automotive markets. NIDEC is active in M&A and its subsidiaries include the world's leading manufacturers of LCD panel handling robots and camera shutters.

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Nidec Corp (6594 JP)

Nikkei 225 Sep22 Annual Review; Data Final, Predictions Unch'd; Strategy Involved

The Nikkei 225 Consultation Results were published last Wednesday. The data cutoff was last Friday. It's all pretty well-signalled but there are...

Travis Lundy

Nikkei 225 Index Rebalance Preview: Consultation Conclusions & Potential Changes in Sep & March

The market consultation conclusion were confirmed last week. We expect 3 changes to the index in September and another 3 in March. The adds/deletes...

Brian Freitas

Nidec (6594) | The Number One EV Play in Japan

With the Q1 earnings risk now behind us, we believe it is a good time to be bullish on Nidec and think the market will refocus on the LT earnings...

Mark Chadwick

Nikkei 225 Sep Annual Review Predictions - 3 In, 3 Out

The September Nikkei 225 Rebal announcement is ~ 6 weeks away. Assuming the current plans go through, I see three adds, three deletes. The adds are...

Travis Lundy

Nidec (6594) | Q1 to Beat on Falling Raw Material Costs

We are bullish on Nidec due to the secular growth in EVs. The share price is down -32% YTD while the structural earnings drivers remain intact. We...

Mark Chadwick

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