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Daily Brief Event-Driven: Overlooked by the Market: A Compelling Long Short Opportunity in Newly-Listed ETF Rebal in Korea and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Overlooked by the Market: A Compelling Long Short Opportunity in Newly-Listed ETF Rebal in Korea
  • Boustead Plantations’ Lifetime High Offer Price


Overlooked by the Market: A Compelling Long Short Opportunity in Newly-Listed ETF Rebal in Korea

By Sanghyun Park

  • In the inaugural constituent selection, FnGuide revealed a noteworthy pattern. Given the smaller market capitalization of the electrolyte suppliers, FnGuide has included only the largest among them in this ETF.
  • SoulBrain, categorized by FnGuide as an electrolyte supplier like Chunbo, has significantly outperformed Chunbo. As a result, there is a considerable likelihood that SoulBrain will replace Chunbo in December.
  • The price impact from ETF rebalancing trading has disappeared substantially in Korea. We should focus on the first rebalancing of newly listed ETFs that haven’t yet established a learning effect.

Boustead Plantations’ Lifetime High Offer Price

By David Blennerhassett

  • Palm oil play Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK MK) has entered an agreement with Boustead Holdings, Boustead Plantations (BPLANT MK)‘s largest shareholder, to acquire a 33% plus 1 share stake.
  • Upon the completion of the agreement, KLK will make a Mandatory Offer for all shares not owned in BPlant. The Offer Price is RM1.55/share, a lifetime high. 
  • The agreement conditions are rudimentary. The MGO has no minimum acceptance condition. This is done.

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