Daily BriefsQuantitative Analysis

Daily Brief Quantitative Analysis: Northbound Flows Monthly (July): Financials and more

In today’s briefing:

  • Northbound Flows Monthly (July): Financials, Industrials and Materials Led Outflows
  • Defining Tactical Asset Allocation
  • Screening for GEMs: August 2022

Northbound Flows Monthly (July): Financials, Industrials and Materials Led Outflows

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • We analyze the monthly Shanghai/Shenzhen northbound Connect flows with our data engine. Northbound investors are selling A-share stocks worth USD 2.9bn in July.
  • The outflows were led by the financials, industrials, and materials sectors.
  • We highlight flows for Shenzhen Mindray, Zhejiang Huayou, Tianqi Lithium, Yunnan Energy New Material, Moutai, Sungrow, Ping An Bank, Wuxi Lead, Zhejiang Sanhua, Industrial Bank.

Defining Tactical Asset Allocation

By Nicolas Rabener

  • Tactical asset allocation ETFs charge high fees (0.92% pa) that need to be justified
  • The active share of TAA strategies can be measured via regression analysis
  • High active share does not automatically create value, but offers value-creation potential

Screening for GEMs: August 2022

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 top100 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 over 2 years, the model has a solid real-world alpha-generating performance track record, discussed in detail below.

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