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 short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Sep 29th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD13.4bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Unimicron Tech, Largan Precision, Wistron, Gigabyte Tech, Faraday Tech.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Sep 29th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD13.4bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Unimicron Tech, Largan Precision, Wistron, Gigabyte Tech, Faraday Tech.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Sep 29th): Unimicron Tech, Largan Precision, Wistron, Gigabyte Tech

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

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<li>In this insight, we take look at Quiddity's expectations for index changes and capping flows for the TDIV Index for the December 2023 review.</li>
<li>I currently see 5 ADDs and 4 DELs but there are several names close to the border and expectations could change before the base date as prices move around.</li>
<li>The estimate for one-way capping flow in December 2023 is US$1.2bn.</li>
</ul>


In this insight, we take look at Quiddity's expectations for index changes and capping flows for the TDIV Index for the December 2023 review.
I currently see 5 ADDs and 4 DELs but there are several names close to the border and expectations could change before the base date as prices move around.
The estimate for one-way capping flow in December 2023 is US$1.2bn.


Quiddity Leaderboard TDIV Dec 23: Many Changes and One-Way Flows of US$1.2bn+!

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Sep 22nd which has an aggregated short interest worth USD13.6bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Accton Tech, Alchip Tech, Ap Memory Tech, Asmedia Tech, Bizlink Holding, Faraday Tech.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Sep 22nd which has an aggregated short interest worth USD13.6bn.
We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Accton Tech, Alchip Tech, Ap Memory Tech, Asmedia Tech, Bizlink Holding, Faraday Tech.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Sep 22nd): Accton Tech, Alchip Tech, Ap Memory Tech, Asmedia Tech

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>The changes at the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nikkei-225" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22909:1" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225</a> September rebalance were announced on 4 September. The rebalance of the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">HSI</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-china-enterprises-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22900:1" rel="noopener">HSCEI</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-tech-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31367:1" rel="noopener">HSTECH</a> and HSCI was implemented on the same day.</li>
<li>The changes to the MVIS indices were announced on 8 September and will be implemented at the close on 15 September. The S&amp;P/ASX family will also rebalance on 15 September.</li>
<li>After a month and a half of big inflows to onshore China ETFs, there were small outflows from a lot of ETFs during the week.</li>
</ul>


The changes at the Nikkei 225 September rebalance were announced on 4 September. The rebalance of the HSI, HSCEI, HSTECH and HSCI was implemented on the same day.
The changes to the MVIS indices were announced on 8 September and will be implemented at the close on 15 September. The S&amp;P/ASX family will also rebalance on 15 September.
After a month and a half of big inflows to onshore China ETFs, there were small outflows from a lot of ETFs during the week.


Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: NKY, ASX, CSI300, KOSDAQ150, Yuanta ETFs, MVA, MVW, SMH

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<li>The JPX Nikkei 400 index rebalance will take place on Wednesday, MSIC on Thursday and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">HSI</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-china-enterprises-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22900:1" rel="noopener">HSCEI</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-tech-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31367:1" rel="noopener">HSTECH</a> and HSCI on Friday.</li>
<li>There are review cutoffs for the MVIS family of indices, and multiple announcements of changes to various indices during the week.</li>
<li>There were inflows to mainland China ETFs, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ishares-msci-india-etf" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:282:1" rel="noopener">iShares India ETF (INDA)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ishares-msci-india-small-cap" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32064:1" rel="noopener">Ishares India Small-Cap (SMIN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ishares-msci-emerging-markets-223f5da3-7054-4e4f-bc55-b7f0852c2581" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31998:1" rel="noopener">iShares EmergingMarkets ex China (EMXC)</a> while there were outflows for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ishares-msci-emerging-markets" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:438:1" rel="noopener">iShares Emerging Markets (EEM)</a>.</li>
</ul>


The JPX Nikkei 400 index rebalance will take place on Wednesday, MSIC on Thursday and HSI, HSCEI, HSTECH and HSCI on Friday.
There are review cutoffs for the MVIS family of indices, and multiple announcements of changes to various indices during the week.
There were inflows to mainland China ETFs, iShares India ETF (INDA), Ishares India Small-Cap (SMIN) and iShares EmergingMarkets ex China (EMXC) while there were outflows for iShares Emerging Markets (EEM).


Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: HSCEI, HSI, HSTECH, Yuanta ETFs, China ETFs, REMX, KOSPI

Taiwan

U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation operates in the tramp shipping business. The Company mainly ships bulk raw materials such as iron ore, coal, grains, and cement.

Sincere Navigation Corporation is a major international shipping company listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange and based in Taipei, Taiwan. The company is one of the largest dry bulk shipping company in Taiwan. Founded more than 40 years ago, the company endured volatile industry conditions, owns and operates a fleet of vessels. An experienced management team continues to contribute to its strong operational growth. Based upon this solid foundation, we hope to continue to develop the company’s operations and work towards a prosperous future.

Taiwan Navigation Co., Ltd. provides marine transportation services.

Chinese Maritime Transport Ltd., through its subsidiaries own and operate a fleet of bulk carriers.  It also operates container inland transportation and terminals.

Shih Wei Navigation Co., Ltd. provides marine transportation services all over the world. The Company also leases vessels.

First Steamship Company, Limited operates in the tramp shipping business.  The Company mainly ships grains, coal, ore, fertilizers, and cement.

Franbo Lines Corp provides bulk marine shipment services. The Company transports a variety of goods including food products, wood, steel, and related items. Franbo serves clients in Taiwan, Mainland China, Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and other area in the Asia Pacific region.

Evergreen International Storage & Transport Corporation provides motor freight transportation and warehousing, cargo handling operation, as well as automobile repairing services.

Evergreen Int'L Storage & Transport (2607 TT)

Farglory F T Z Investment Holding Co.,Ltd. provides land, sea, and air transportation services, as well as operates air cargo terminal, forwarders building, value-added park, international logistics center, and enterprise business center.

Kerry TJ Logistics Company Ltd. offers freight warehousing and delivery services.  The Company offers truck container transportation, international express delivery, valuables consignment and joint distribution services; and delivery services for Internet commerce, multi-level marketing, mail order and television shopping merchandise.

Cosco Shipping Development Co., Ltd is a container shipping company based in China.  The Company owns, charters, and operates container vessels for the provision of international and domestic container marine transportation services.

Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides marine transportation services and logistical support to its customers through the commercial operation of a large, modern, and uniformly-sized fleet of shallow-draft Handysize dry bulk carriers.

Shipping Corporation of India Limited owns, operates and manages a fleet of bulk carriers, international container service, liquid/dry bulk service, tankers, passenger vessels and offshore supply vessels. The Company's fleet transports primarily crude oil.

Pan Ocean Co., Ltd. is a Korean shipping company that engages in marine transportation business. The Company provides bulk cargo carrier, pure car and truck carrier, container and tanker services.

Hainan Strait Shipping Co., Ltd. offers domestic coastal passenger and cargo marine transportation services.

Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers Co. provides marine and coastal freight transportation services.  The Company also operates in wholesale and retail trading, acts as a shipping agency, as well as provides loading and unloading, storage, and labor services.

Cosco Shipping Specialised Carriers  (600428 CH)

D/S Norden A/S is an international shipping company.  The Company operates a fleet of modern bulk vessels and tankers consisting of company owned vessels and long-term and short-term chartered cargo ships.  D/S Norden transports commodities such as coal, fertilizer, grain, sugar, and steels, as well as crude oil and other liquids.  The Company operates worldwide.

Clarkson PLC provides integrated shipping services, The Company provides shipbroking, ship management, financial services, fund management and property services.  Clarkson operates throughout the world.

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA provides shipping services.  The Company offers global car and ro-ro customers sea transportation and integrated logistic solutions from factory to dealer through its operating companies.

DFDS A/S provides passenger and freight shipping services, and offers shipping related logistics solutions.  The Company focuses on two business divisions: DFDS Tor Line operates roro liner traffic in the North Sea, and DFDS Seaways runs overnight cruise ferries between cities in Northern Europe.  DFDS sells to customers with large shipping requirements and to car traveling tourists.

Wisdom Marine Lines Company Ltd. transports freight by ship.  The Company operates bulk carriers, loggers, tweendeckers, multipurpose ships, roll-on and roll-offs, and container ships.

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Wisdom Marine Lines (2637 TT)

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Sep 29th): Unimicron Tech, Largan Precision, Wistron, Gigabyte Tech

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Unimicron Tech, Largan Precision, Wistron,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Quiddity Leaderboard TDIV Dec 23: Many Changes and One-Way Flows of US$1.2bn+!

I expect one-way flows (ADDs/DELs, capping, reweights) to be ~US$1.2bn which is turnover of approximately 18.5%. According to my estimates,...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Sep 22nd): Accton Tech, Alchip Tech, Ap Memory Tech, Asmedia Tech

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Accton Tech, Alchip Tech, Ap Memory Tech, Asmedia...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: NKY, ASX, CSI300, KOSDAQ150, Yuanta ETFs, MVA, MVW, SMH

This recap highlights Insights covering Asian index rebalances (announcements/ forecasts/ IPO Fast Entry/ M&A driven changes). We also highlight...

Brian Freitas

Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: HSCEI, HSI, HSTECH, Yuanta ETFs, China ETFs, REMX, KOSPI

This recap highlights Insights covering Asian index rebalances (announcements/ forecasts/ IPO Fast Entry/ M&A driven changes). We also highlight...

Brian Freitas

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