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Quantitative Analysis

May 27
0

Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: How to Buy A Company If You Have No Money and more

By | Daily Briefs, Quantitative Analysis

In today’s briefing:

  • How to Buy A Company If You Have No Money
  • KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 24th): Sk Hynix, Hyundai Motor, HHI, Samsung Electronics
  • TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 24th): Asustek Computer, Realtek Semi, Evergreen Marine
  • TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (May 24th): TSMC, Lite-On Tech, Umc, Hon Hai, Mediatek, E.Sun Financial

How to Buy A Company If You Have No Money

By Cam Hui

  • We built an LBO model to identify possible leveraged buyout (LBO) candidates among the S&P 1500. We found that stocks which qualify under an LBO criteria are relatively rare.
  • Many of the stocks identified by the LBO screen are blemished, each in a different way. The LBO model should only be used to identify stocks for further analysis.
  • There is a heightened risk of value traps in many of the stocks. This is not a quantitative factor that can be blindly bought because of high stock-specific risk.

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 24th): Sk Hynix, Hyundai Motor, HHI, Samsung Electronics

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX Stocks as of May 24th which has an aggregated holding worth USD533.9bn.
  • We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD443mln. 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 Sk Hynix, Hyundai Motor, Hd Hyundai Heavy, Samsung Electronics.

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 24th): Asustek Computer, Realtek Semi, Evergreen Marine

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 24th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD100.0bn.
  • We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases & decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
  • We highlight short interest changes in Asustek Computer, Realtek Semi, Evergreen Marine, Quanta Computer, Hon Hai, Yang Ming Marine, Pharmaessentia.

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (May 24th): TSMC, Lite-On Tech, Umc, Hon Hai, Mediatek, E.Sun Financial

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of May 24th which has an aggregated holding worth USD4,408.0bn.
  • We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD5,709mln. 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 TSMC, Lite-On Tech, Umc, Hon Hai, Mediatek, E.Sun Financial, Eva Airways, Ctbc Financial, Novatek, Sinopac Fncl.

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May 25
0

Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (May 24th): Tencent and more

By | Daily Briefs, Quantitative Analysis

In today’s briefing:

  • Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (May 24th): Tencent, Hang Seng Bank, Techtronic Industries
  • ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 17th): Woodside Energy, Seven, ANZ, Car

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (May 24th): Tencent, Hang Seng Bank, Techtronic Industries

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on May 24th based on HKEx daily reports.
  • In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Hang Seng Bank (11 HK), Techtronic Industries (669 HK).
  • In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Hang Seng Bank (11 HK), Meituan (3690 HK).

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 17th): Woodside Energy, Seven, ANZ, Car

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 17th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD20.3bn.
  • We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases & decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
  • We highlight short interest changes in Woodside Energy, Seven, ANZ, Car.

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May 23
0

Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: KRX Short Interest Weekly (May 17th): Kb Financial and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • KRX Short Interest Weekly (May 17th): Kb Financial, Shinhan Financial

KRX Short Interest Weekly (May 17th): Kb Financial, Shinhan Financial

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of May 17th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.5bn.
  • We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases & decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
  • We highlight short interest changes in Kb Financial, Shinhan Financial.

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May 20
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Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (May 17th): TSMC and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (May 17th): TSMC, Yang Ming Marine, Quanta Computer, Mediatek
  • KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 17th): Sk Hynix, Samsung Electronics
  • TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 17th): Hon Hai, Wiwynn, Quanta Computer, Asia Vital, Unimicron Tech

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (May 17th): TSMC, Yang Ming Marine, Quanta Computer, Mediatek

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of May 17th which has an aggregated holding worth USD4,271.1bn.
  • We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD16,618mln. 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 TSMC, Yang Ming Marine, Quanta Computer, Mediatek, Evergreen Marine, Inventec, Alchip Tech, Wistron, Delta Elec, Ctbc Financial.

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 17th): Sk Hynix, Samsung Electronics

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX Stocks as of May 17th which has an aggregated holding worth USD545.3bn.
  • We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD720mln. 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 Sk Hynix (000660 KS),  Samsung Electronics (005930 KS).

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 17th): Hon Hai, Wiwynn, Quanta Computer, Asia Vital, Unimicron Tech

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 17th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD98.9bn.
  • We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases & decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
  • We highlight short interest changes in Hon Hai, Wiwynn, Quanta Computer, Asia Vital, Unimicron Tech, Shihlin Elec&Eng, Ap Memory Tech, Yang Ming Marine, China Airlines.

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May 18
0

Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (May 17th): Hang Seng Bank and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (May 17th): Hang Seng Bank, Swire Pacific, Wuxi Biologics
  • ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 10th): BHP, ANZ, Seven, South32, NAB, Telstra, Woolworths

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (May 17th): Hang Seng Bank, Swire Pacific, Wuxi Biologics

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on May 17th based on HKEx daily reports.
  • In the past week, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Hang Seng Bank (11 HK), Swire Pacific (19 HK), Wuxi Biologics (2269 HK).
  • In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Hang Seng Bank (11 HK), Meituan (3690 HK), Swire Pacific (19 HK).

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 10th): BHP, ANZ, Seven, South32, NAB, Telstra, Woolworths

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 10th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD20.0bn.
  • We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases & decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
  • We highlight short interest changes in BHP, ANZ, Seven, South32, NAB, Telstra, Woolworths, Origin Energy, Xero.

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May 16
0

Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: KRX Short Interest Weekly (May 10th): Samsung Electronics and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • KRX Short Interest Weekly (May 10th): Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Doosan Enerbility

KRX Short Interest Weekly (May 10th): Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Doosan Enerbility

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of May 10th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.7bn.
  • We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases & decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
  • We highlight short interest changes in Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Doosan Enerbility.

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May 13
0

Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: Hong Kong Connect Flows (May 10th): BOC and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Hong Kong Connect Flows (May 10th): BOC, Li Auto, Meituan, HSBC, Tencent, CNOOC, Kuaishou Technology
  • A-H Premium Weekly (May 10th): 19 Stocks at 52w Low
  • HK Short Interest Weekly: Li Auto, Tencent, Petrochina, BOC
  • Northbound Flows (May 10th): Moutai, CMB, Inovance, Haier Smart Home, Luxshare Precision, Nari
  • TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (May 10th): TSMC, Quanta Computer, Yang Ming Marine, Tripod Tech
  • TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 10th): Evergreen Marine, Realtek Semi, Asia Vital, Elite Semi
  • KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 10th): Samsung Electronics, Kb Financial

Hong Kong Connect Flows (May 10th): BOC, Li Auto, Meituan, HSBC, Tencent, CNOOC, Kuaishou Technology

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyze the weekly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of May 10th.
  • The top stocks by inflows and outflows were tabulated for all market, HSCEI, mid cap and s/mid cap groups.
  • We highlight flows for BOC, Li Auto, Meituan, HSBC, Tencent, CNOOC, Kuaishou Technology.

A-H Premium Weekly (May 10th): 19 Stocks at 52w Low

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyse the changes of A-H premium on 147 stocks over the last week. The average A-H premium was 114.0% as of May 10th.
  • The average A-H premium changed by -7.0ppt week-on-week, led by energy, utilities, communication services and offset by consumer staples, consumer discretionary.
  • We highlight weekly changes in A-H premium for Petrochina, CGN Power, Hua Hong Semi, Huaneng Power, Cansino, Pharmaron.

HK Short Interest Weekly: Li Auto, Tencent, Petrochina, BOC

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of May 3rd.
  • Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. 
  • We highlight short changes in Li Auto, Tencent, Petrochina, BOC.

Northbound Flows (May 10th): Moutai, CMB, Inovance, Haier Smart Home, Luxshare Precision, Nari

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyze the weekly Shanghai/Shenzhen northbound Connect flows with our data engine for holding position as of May 10th.
  • We estimate the weekly inflows to be US$1,023.9 million, led by consumer staples, materials, financials sectors, and offset by information technology, communication services, consumer discretionary.
  • We highlight flows for Moutai, CMB, Shenzhen Inovance Technology, Haier Smart Home, Luxshare Precision, Nari Technology, Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology, Midea, Focus Media.

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (May 10th): TSMC, Quanta Computer, Yang Ming Marine, Tripod Tech

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of May 10th which has an aggregated holding worth USD4,060.0bn.
  • We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD2,948mln. 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 TSMC, Quanta Computer, Yang Ming Marine, Tripod Tech, Lite-On Tech, Chailease, Lotus, Novatek, Alchip Tech, Asia Vital.

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 10th): Evergreen Marine, Realtek Semi, Asia Vital, Elite Semi

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 10th which has an aggregated short interest worth USD90.4bn.
  • We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases & decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
  • We highlight short interest changes in Evergreen Marine, Realtek Semi, Asia Vital, Elite Semiconductor, Fitipower.

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 10th): Samsung Electronics, Kb Financial

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX Stocks as of May 10th which has an aggregated holding worth USD540.4bn.
  • We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD1,299mln. 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 Samsung Electronics (005930 KS), Kb Financial (105560 KS).

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May 11
0

Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (May 10th): Meituan and more

By | Daily Briefs, Quantitative Analysis

In today’s briefing:

  • Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (May 10th): Meituan, Hang Seng Bank, Swire Pacific
  • ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 3rd): Wesfarmers, Fortescue, BHP, Endeavour, Worley, Ampol

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (May 10th): Meituan, Hang Seng Bank, Swire Pacific

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on May 10th based on HKEx daily reports.
  • In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Meituan (3690 HK), Hang Seng Bank (11 HK), Swire Pacific (19 HK).
  • In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Meituan (3690 HK), Hang Seng Bank (11 HK).

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 3rd): Wesfarmers, Fortescue, BHP, Endeavour, Worley, Ampol

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 3rd (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD19.6bn.
  • We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases & decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
  • We highlight short interest changes in Wesfarmers, Fortescue, BHP, Endeavour, Worley, Ampol.

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May 08
0

Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: KRX Short Interest Weekly (May 3rd): Samsung Electronics and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • KRX Short Interest Weekly (May 3rd): Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Hyundai Motor, Kb Financial

KRX Short Interest Weekly (May 3rd): Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Hyundai Motor, Kb Financial

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of KRX Stocks as of May 3rd which has an aggregated short interest worth USD6.4bn.
  • We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases & decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
  • We highlight short interest changes in Samsung Electronics, Sk Hynix, Hyundai Motor, Kb Financial.

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May 06
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Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: Value or Growth? Here’s an Analytical Framework and more

By | Daily Briefs, Quantitative Analysis

In today’s briefing:

  • Value or Growth? Here’s an Analytical Framework
  • KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 3rd): Celltrion, Sk Hynix
  • TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (May 3rd): TSMC, Hon Hai, Delta Elec, Yageo, Quanta Computer, Alchip
  • TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 3rd): Asia Vital, Mediatek, Chung-Hsin

Value or Growth? Here’s an Analytical Framework

By Cam Hui

  • Should you buy value or growth stocks? We present an analytical framework for analyzing growth and value within a capital intensity context.
  • While growth has outperformed value for prolonged periods, we believe cyclically sensitive value stocks present outperformance opportunities over the medium term.
  • We recommend investors maintain an overweight position in value, a marketweight position in growth and an underweight position in defensive sectors.

KRX Foreign Holding Weekly (May 3rd): Celltrion, Sk Hynix

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of KRX Stocks as of May 3rd which has an aggregated holding worth USD529.7bn.
  • We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD1,168mln. 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 Celltrion (068270 KS), Sk Hynix (000660 KS).

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (May 3rd): TSMC, Hon Hai, Delta Elec, Yageo, Quanta Computer, Alchip

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of May 3rd which has an aggregated holding worth USD3,897.7bn.
  • We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD3,975mln. 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 TSMC, Hon Hai, Delta Elec, Yageo, Quanta Computer, Alchip Tech, King Yuan Elec, Wt, Accton Tech, Powertech.

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 3rd): Asia Vital, Mediatek, Chung-Hsin

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 3rd which has an aggregated short interest worth USD86.1bn.
  • We tabulate league table for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases & decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
  • We highlight short interest changes in Asia Vital, Mediatek, Chung-Hsin.

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