Daily BriefsQuantitative Analysis

Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: HK Short Interest Weekly: CMB and more

In today’s briefing:

  • HK Short Interest Weekly: CMB, Baba, Wuxi Apptec
  • ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 27th): Anz, Metcash, Seek, Perpetual
  • Screening for GEMs: February 2023
  • Hong Kong Connect Flows Monthly: Health Care Led Inflows in Jan
  • Northbound Flows Monthly: $21bn Inflows in January

HK Short Interest Weekly: CMB, Baba, Wuxi Apptec

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Jan 20th.
  • Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. 
  • We highlight short changes in Cm Bank, Baba, Wuxi Apptec.

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 27th): Anz, Metcash, Seek, Perpetual

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jan 27th (reported today) which has an aggregated short interest worth USD16.9bn.
  • 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 Anz Group Holding, Westpac Banking, Metcash, Seek, Idp Education, Perpetual, Pilbara Minerals, Qbe Insurance, Nickel Industries.

Screening for GEMs: February 2023

By Wium Malan, CFA

  • An overview (and output) of our machine learning-driven GEM screening model, which seeks to find the best medium-term long ideas within the top 100 stocks in the MSCI GEM Index.
  • The model is based on 1) a quantitative multifactor screening model, enhanced by two AI Technology-based approaches; 2) a Deep Neural Network model, and 3) a Recurrent Neural Network model.
  • Developed over roughly 4 years and implemented in its current state for nearly 3 years, the model has a solid real-world alpha-generating performance track record, discussed in detail below.

Hong Kong Connect Flows Monthly: Health Care Led Inflows in Jan

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyze the monthly Hong Kong Connect flows with our data engine.
  • We tabulate the top stocks by inflows, outlfows, and holding by mainland investors.
  • We highlight flows of China Mobile, BYD, Simcere, ICBC, CNOOC, Meituan, Geely, CCB, Country Garden Services, Anta. 

Northbound Flows Monthly: $21bn Inflows in January

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyze the monthly Shanghai/Shenzhen northbound Connect flows with our data engine. 
  • Financial, information technology and industrials led the inflow in Jan.
  • We highlight inflows into CATL, Moutai, Ping An Insurance, Longi Green, Wuliangye.

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