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 foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Aug 2nd which has an aggregated holding worth USD547.0bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD1,687mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight foreign changes in Hyundai Glovis, Woori Financial, Korea Aerospace, Samsung Biologic, Sk Hynix.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX stocks as of Aug 2nd which has an aggregated holding worth USD547.0bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD1,687mln. We tabulate the league table for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight foreign changes in Hyundai Glovis, Woori Financial, Korea Aerospace, Samsung Biologic, Sk Hynix.


KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 2nd): Hyundai Glovis, Woori Financial, Korea Aerospace

Financials & FinTech research, Galliano’s Financials Research

Victor Galliano

Financials & FinTech research

Financials & FinTech, EM & Developed Markets

Galliano’s Financials Research

Galliano's Financials Research provides fundamental research in Emerging Markets financials, including FinTech, as well as financials in select Developed Markets.

The investment style applied is generally value oriented, although Growth At Reasonable Price (GARP) strategies can also be used where appropriate. 

Our investment research approach aim is often contrarian, looking to capitalise on overly sceptical or optimistic consensus views. In terms of valuation techniques, the focus is on PBV ratio to ROE, PE multiples and dividend yield, as well as the application of PEG ratios and, where appropriate, Sum of the Parts (SOTP) valuations.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Delinquency ratios continued to worsen into 2Q24, with a couple of the South Korean banks seeing accelerating growth in NPL ratios; despite this, there are buy opportunities</li>
<li>Our bigger cap pick is Hana Financial for its very attractive valuations, PEG and equity risk premia, as well as its solid core capital ratio and strong credit quality credentials</li>
<li>Among the smaller caps, Woori stands out in terms of valuation, PEG ratio, credit quality and it has registered improving post-provision returns</li>
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Delinquency ratios continued to worsen into 2Q24, with a couple of the South Korean banks seeing accelerating growth in NPL ratios; despite this, there are buy opportunities
Our bigger cap pick is Hana Financial for its very attractive valuations, PEG and equity risk premia, as well as its solid core capital ratio and strong credit quality credentials
Among the smaller caps, Woori stands out in terms of valuation, PEG ratio, credit quality and it has registered improving post-provision returns


South Korean Banks; Hana Financial (086790 KS) And Woori (316140 KS) Are Our Positive Picks

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 26th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.5bn.</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 Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial, Hana Financial, Skc, Posco.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX stocks as of Jul 26th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD5.5bn.
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 Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial, Hana Financial, Skc, Posco.


KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 26th): Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial, Skc, Posco

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Event-Driven

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<li>Value-Up plan announcements had a significant immediate price impact, especially for Woori Financial and Shinhan Financial, amplified by recent dividend tax reductions.</li>
<li>We should target companies likely to announce value-up disclosures soon, focusing on those with prior notices. Notably, KB Financial and DB HiTek have issued prior notices.</li>
<li>Both companies hold many treasury shares. KB Financial is a dividend stock, with value-up disclosures likely during their Q3 and Q4 earnings announcements.</li>
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Value-Up plan announcements had a significant immediate price impact, especially for Woori Financial and Shinhan Financial, amplified by recent dividend tax reductions.
We should target companies likely to announce value-up disclosures soon, focusing on those with prior notices. Notably, KB Financial and DB HiTek have issued prior notices.
Both companies hold many treasury shares. KB Financial is a dividend stock, with value-up disclosures likely during their Q3 and Q4 earnings announcements.


Examining a Proactive Flow Trading Setup Targeting Korean Value-Up Disclosures

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<li>Despite time until screening, predictions likely hold due to market cap gaps; all candidates are banks, benefiting from recent momentum.</li>
<li>Historical patterns show profit-taking selling affecting price impact, particularly on additions with significant pre-inclusion price rises. Monitor banks' pre-June 14th price appreciation to anticipate impact distortions.</li>
<li>Shorting LG Chem and LG Energy Solution based on high price cointegration, consider basket-trading them before the rebalancing, using the battery sector as a long hedge.</li>
</ul>


Despite time until screening, predictions likely hold due to market cap gaps; all candidates are banks, benefiting from recent momentum.
Historical patterns show profit-taking selling affecting price impact, particularly on additions with significant pre-inclusion price rises. Monitor banks' pre-June 14th price appreciation to anticipate impact distortions.
Shorting LG Chem and LG Energy Solution based on high price cointegration, consider basket-trading them before the rebalancing, using the battery sector as a long hedge.


Underexposed Flow Trading Opportunity: LONG Banks & SHORT LG Chem/Energy on June 14

South Korea

Woori Financial Group Inc. provides commercial banking services. The Company offers deposit services, loan services, bill services, settlement services, credit card, international, online banking, and other related services. Woori Financial Group also operates banking and retail banking businesses.

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Woori Financial Group (316140 KS)

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 2nd): Hyundai Glovis, Woori Financial, Korea Aerospace

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Hyundai Glovis, Woori Financial, Korea Aerospace,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

South Korean Banks; Hana Financial (086790 KS) And Woori (316140 KS) Are Our Positive Picks

South Korean banks' NPL ratios worsened in 2Q24, but there are buy opportunities. Hana and Woori are our picks for attractive valuations,...

Victor Galliano

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 26th): Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial, Skc, Posco

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Examining a Proactive Flow Trading Setup Targeting Korean Value-Up Disclosures

This post explores the feasibility and key targets of a proactive flow trading setup aimed at Korea's value-up plan disclosures.

Sanghyun Park

Underexposed Flow Trading Opportunity: LONG Banks & SHORT LG Chem/Energy on June 14

This post highlights an upcoming flow trading event on June 14th, stemming from the annual rebalancing of Korea's two largest sector ETFs.

Sanghyun Park

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KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (Aug 2nd): Hyundai Glovis, Woori Financial, Korea Aerospace

We analyzed KRX foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in Hyundai Glovis, Woori Financial, Korea Aerospace,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

South Korean Banks; Hana Financial (086790 KS) And Woori (316140 KS) Are Our Positive Picks

​South Korean banks' NPL ratios worsened in 2Q24, but there are buy opportunities. Hana and Woori are our picks for attractive valuations,...

Victor Galliano

KRX Short Interest Weekly (Jul 26th): Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial, Skc, Posco

We analyzed KRX short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shinhan Financia, Amorepacific, Kb Financial,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Examining a Proactive Flow Trading Setup Targeting Korean Value-Up Disclosures

This post explores the feasibility and key targets of a proactive flow trading setup aimed at Korea's value-up plan disclosures.

Sanghyun Park

Underexposed Flow Trading Opportunity: LONG Banks & SHORT LG Chem/Energy on June 14

This post highlights an upcoming flow trading event on June 14th, stemming from the annual rebalancing of Korea's two largest sector ETFs.

Sanghyun Park

South Korean banks' NPL ratios worsened in 2Q24, but there are buy opportunities. Hana and Woori are our picks for attractive valuations,...