Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>As designed, the JPX-Nikkei400 Index is something of a disaster. It aims to be slightly 'smart' vs other cap-weighted indices like TOPIX, but tracking error vs TOPIX is de minimus.</li>
<li>This year, in week 1, the ADD vs DELETE performance is positive. If we sector-hedge the ADDs vs DELETEs, it's doing even better.</li>
<li>This is probably due to relatively low pre-positioning, and cares. Momentum suggests one could be long ADDs vs DELETEs. And there is the perennial trade to watch out for.</li>
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As designed, the JPX-Nikkei400 Index is something of a disaster. It aims to be slightly 'smart' vs other cap-weighted indices like TOPIX, but tracking error vs TOPIX is de minimus.
This year, in week 1, the ADD vs DELETE performance is positive. If we sector-hedge the ADDs vs DELETEs, it's doing even better.
This is probably due to relatively low pre-positioning, and cares. Momentum suggests one could be long ADDs vs DELETEs. And there is the perennial trade to watch out for.


2022 JPX Nikkei 400 Rebal Update - Going the Right Way

Japan

TSUMURA & CO. manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products including Chinese medicines.  The Company also manufactures and sells bathing products, cosmetics, and other healthcare and toiletry products.  Tsumura & Co. sells its products in Japan and overseas markets.

HISAMITSU PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC. produces and sells pharmaceutical products. The Company's main product is anti-inflammatory analgesic plasters and poultices sold under the brand name Salonpas.  Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical exports its products to North America and Southeast Asia.  The Company also researches and develops antibacterial products through its related company, RRF.

Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. manufactures pharmaceutical and health foods products. The Company produces drugs for urinary, nerve, respiratory, and circulatory systems as well as analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs.  Nippon Shinyaku also develops synthetic anti-bacterial agents.

Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd. mainly manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals for human and veterinary use. The Company also produces and sells livestock feeds, food additives, and chemical products, as well as conducts clinical pathology tests for animals. Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma conducts businesses across worldwide.

Sosei Group Corporation is a holding company which was established through reorganization.  The Group companies are biopharmaceutical companies specializing in drug development.  Sosei Group enters into license agreements primarily with US, EU, and Japanese companies to market the licensed drugs in Japan and find alternative usage on such drugs.

Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. produces and sells a variety of pharmaceuticals and skin care products.  The Company's main product is circulatory agents. Mochida Pharmaceutical also distributes medical instruments and equipment used for surgery and diagnosis.

TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. produces generic drugs mainly for elderly.  The Company also wholesales medicine and medical products of other pharmaceuticals.

KISSEI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. manufactures and sells a variety of prescription drugs.  The Company's main products are for cholesterol, high blood pressure, digestion, allergy, circulatory and respiratory diseases, and Parkinson's disease.

KAKEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. develops, produces, and sells pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.  The Company's products are mainly for nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, sensory, and metabolic systems.  Kaken Pharmaceutical also manufactures antibiotics and feed additives.  The Company as well manufactures air purifiers and operates real estate business.

TORII PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. produces and sells pharmaceuticals.  The Company promotes medical products of its parent company, Japan Tobacco. Torii Pharmaceutical operates building maintenance and management business as well as shipping business.

Inner Mongolia Furui Medical Science Co Ltd. manufactures and sells hepatology C hinese medicines. The Company's products include anti-fibrosis drug, anti fattyliver disease medicine, and liver fibrosis testing instruments.

Inner Mongolia Furui Medical Scie (300049 CH)

Yifan Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. manufactures fine biochemicals. The Company's main products include food additives, pharmaceuticals, fine chemical products, calcium pantothenate, and polymer materials. The Company also offers technology development and transfer, in addition to technical advice and services.

Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd researches, produces and sells heparin pharmaceuticals products.  The Company's products include heparin sodium active pharmaceutical ingredient.

Tonghua Golden-Horse Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets medicines, biochemical preparations, and health care products.

Tonghua Golden Horse Pharmcl Indu (000766 CH)

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company.  The Company researches neurological and metabolic disorders.

Chongqing Taiji Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets medicines, healthcare products, medical packing products, and medical instruments.  The Company also imports and exports Chinese medicine materials and medical packing materials.

Chongqing Taiji Industry (Group) A (600129 CH)

Jilin Aodong Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd develops and manufactures traditional Chinese pharmaceuticals and raises deer. The Company's main products  include brain enhancement, blood enrichment, and other medicines. In addition, Jilin Aodong constructs and operates toll roads.

Jilin Aodong Medicine Industry Group Co (000623 CH)

SSY Group Limited researches, develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of pharmaceutical products.  The Company sells non PVC soft bags, PP plastic bottles, and glass bottle infusions.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company. The Company develops and markets proprietary drugs for the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders. Supernus has developed a portfolio of clinical stage drugs to address neurological and psychological problems such as epilepsy, conduct disorder, Parkinson's disease, ADHD, depression and anxiety.

Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. manufactures pharmaceuticals. The Company's products include Alimentary preparations, Antiallergy preparations, Antidiabetic preparations, and Antihaemorrhagic.

Sawai Group Holdings Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes medical products. The Company produces drugs, healthcare products, and other products. Sawai Group Holdings also produces medical equipment.

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Sawai Group Holdings (4887 JP)

2022 JPX Nikkei 400 Rebal Update - Going the Right Way

JPX Nikkei 400 rebalance is going the right way in the 6 trading days so far, and it wasn't done on Day1 (which was lacklustre). It may be under...

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