Frontier and emerging markets (Vietnam)

Dylan Waller

Nomadic Equity

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Norway, Colombia, and Nigeria Amid Low Oil Prices The low oil price environment since late 2014 has put varying levels of strain on oil exporting countries and has also provided a benchmark of which countries have some of the most resilient oil producing companies.  As outlined in previous insights, I am bullish on several Vietnamese oil &amp; gas companies which have been able to fare well in this low oil price environment and could experience a strong rebound if oil prices rebound.  The World Bank…

Norway, Colombia, and Nigeria Amid Low Oil Prices  The low oil price environment since late 2014 has put varying levels of strain on oil exporting countries and has also provided a benchmark of which countries have some of the most resilient oil producing companies.  As outlined in previous insights, I am bullish on several Vietnamese oil &amp; gas companies which have been able to fare well in this low oil price environment and could experience a strong rebound if oil prices rebound.  The World Bank…

Overview of Opportunities in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Norway

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

SGX lists four Upstream Coal Plays: Geo Energy Resources, Resources Prima Group, BlackGold Natural Resources and Golden Energy &amp; Resources.Geo Energy Resources has been the strongest performer among the four upstream plays in the 2016 year to date with a 37.9% gain. On 12 August,  Geo Energy Group reported that for the six months ending 30 June 2016, company revenue was US$33 million compared to US$10 million for the same period a year ago.

SGX lists four Upstream Coal Plays: Geo Energy Resources, Resources Prima Group, BlackGold Natural Resources and Golden Energy &amp; Resources.Geo Energy Resources has been the strongest performer among the four upstream plays in the 2016 year to date with a 37.9% gain. On 12 August,  Geo Energy Group reported that for the six months ending 30 June 2016, company revenue was US$33 million compared to US$10 million for the same period a year ago.

Geo Energy Resources Led Upstream Coal Plays in 2016 YTD

Equity Bottom-Up

VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund / Equity Bottom-Up

VinaCapital's VOF, the largest and most liquid closed end fund in its peer group, has successfully completed its migration from London's AIM to the main board of the London Stock Exchange.  I think this fund is a most appropriate stepping stone for funds wishing to gain exposure to Vietnam, without investing directly on Vietnam's stock exchange.

VinaCapital's VOF, the largest and most liquid closed end fund in its peer group, has successfully completed its migration from London's AIM to the main board of the London Stock Exchange.  I think this fund is a most appropriate stepping stone for funds wishing to gain exposure to Vietnam, without investing directly on Vietnam's stock exchange.

VinaCapital VOF Updates: Migration to the Main Board of the London Stock Exchange Was a Success

There has been a strong sell off for oil and gas companies in Vietnam this month, due to the fear created from oil dropping below $30/barrel, and Goldman Sachs has even called for oil to be as low as $20/barrel.  Despite the low oil price environment, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/15073" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15073">Petrovietnam Drilling And We</a>  and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/8333" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8333">Petrovietnam Technical Servi</a> have both been coping well, and are available at extremely low valuation.  As previously mentioned in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/2-vietnamese-companies-that-were-successful-despite-the-2008-oil-price-shock-implications-for-2015" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:1946">2 Vietnamese Companies That Were Successful Despite the 2008 Oil Price Shock:</a>…

There has been a strong sell off for oil and gas companies in Vietnam this month, due to the fear created from oil dropping below $30/barrel, and Goldman Sachs has even called for oil to be as low as $20/barrel.  Despite the low oil price environment, Petrovietnam Drilling And We  and Petrovietnam Technical Servi have both been coping well, and are available at extremely low valuation.  As previously mentioned in 2 Vietnamese Companies That Were Successful Despite the 2008 Oil Price Shock:…

Record Low Valuation for Oil and Gas Companies in Vietnam

The low oil price environment has created buy opportunities for companies that are operating in this industry in Vietnam. &nbsp; PetroVietnam Drilling and Well Services(HOSE:PVD) and PetroVietnam Technical Services(HOSE:PVS) are two companies to examine as a means for investors to profit from the current low oil price environment. &nbsp;Valuation for both of these companies is substantially lower than average in Vietnam, and both companies have demonstrated their ability to cope during low oil prices, based on their financial performance during 2009. &nbsp;In this manner, both companies are excellent long term holds, and now is a strategic time for entry, even if oil prices do drop further in the future.

The low oil price environment has created buy opportunities for companies that are operating in this industry in Vietnam. &nbsp; PetroVietnam Drilling and Well Services(HOSE:PVD) and PetroVietnam Technical Services(HOSE:PVS) are two companies to examine as a means for investors to profit from the current low oil price environment. &nbsp;Valuation for both of these companies is substantially lower than average in Vietnam, and both companies have demonstrated their ability to cope during low oil prices, based on their financial performance during 2009. &nbsp;In this manner, both companies are excellent long term holds, and now is a strategic time for entry, even if oil prices do drop further in the future.

2 Vietnamese Companies That Were Successful Despite the 2008 Oil Price Shock: Implications for 2015

Vietnam

PetroVietnam Technical Services Corp provides services to petroleum companies. The Company is involved in leasing and chartering, operation and maintenance, properties management and mineral water production.

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Petrovietnam Technical Servi (PVS VN)

Overview of Opportunities in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Norway

Norway, Colombia, and Nigeria Amid Low Oil PricesThe low oil price environment since late 2014 has put varying levels of strain on oil exporting...

Nomadic Equity

Geo Energy Resources Led Upstream Coal Plays in 2016 YTD

SGX lists four Upstream Coal Plays: Geo Energy Resources, Resources Prima Group, BlackGold Natural Resources and Golden Energy & Resources.Geo...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

VinaCapital VOF Updates: Migration to the Main Board of the London Stock Exchange Was a Success

VinaCapital's VOF, the largest and most liquid closed end fund in its peer group, has successfully completed its migration from London's AIM to the...

Nomadic Equity

Record Low Valuation for Oil and Gas Companies in Vietnam

There has been a strong sell off for oil and gas companies in Vietnam this month, due to the fear created from oil dropping below $30/barrel, and...

Nomadic Equity

2 Vietnamese Companies That Were Successful Despite the 2008 Oil Price Shock: Implications for 2015

The low oil price environment has created buy opportunities for companies that are operating in this industry in Vietnam. PetroVietnam Drilling...

Nomadic Equity

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