Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Nicolas Van Broekhoven

Was on the buyside for 15 years, most recently at a medium-sized boutique asset management firm. I grew up in Europe, went to university in the US and have been living in Singapore for the last 7 years which has given me a broad scope on the world and investing in general.

Consider myself a generalist investor with a preference for small and mid-cap companies and special situations. However, a large cap that has gone temporarily out of favor might also pique my interest. 

My style of investing could be categorized as more of value investor, rather than growth at any cost. Learning from Charlie Munger on the importance of quality of a company has been of tremendous value over the years.I like businesses with real earnings, cash flows, dividends, book value and insider ownership.

Insight Provider

Adaro Energy (ADRO IJ) - Riding the Coal Wave into Diversification

The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Adaro's Sustainability, ROTI's Diversification, and BUKA.

Adaro Energy (ADRO IJ) - Beyond the Black Stuff

Geo Energy: Indonesian Coal Market Beneficiary Trading at Distressed Multiple

Geo Energy (GERL SP): Distressed Bonds and Share Price Versus Optimistic Management; Who Is Right?

Morning Views Asia: Gcl New Energy Holdings, Geo Energy Resources, Sritex

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Macau Oil, gas and consumable fuels / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>In our October 2021 insight, we correctly anticipated a catch-up trade in Indonesian coal names: GEO is up 66.45%, Adaro is up 102% and ITMG is up 37.4%.</li>
<li>Coal is the new tobacco as coal stays stronger for longer due to limited capacity expansion. At spot prices, FY22 div yield is 48% for Adaro and 65% for ITMG.</li>
<li>Shares have re-rated but not as fast as improvement in profits, given historical payout ratios dividend yields in 2022 could be astronomically high capping downside risks.</li>
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In our October 2021 insight, we correctly anticipated a catch-up trade in Indonesian coal names: GEO is up 66.45%, Adaro is up 102% and ITMG is up 37.4%.
Coal is the new tobacco as coal stays stronger for longer due to limited capacity expansion. At spot prices, FY22 div yield is 48% for Adaro and 65% for ITMG.
Shares have re-rated but not as fast as improvement in profits, given historical payout ratios dividend yields in 2022 could be astronomically high capping downside risks.


Indonesian Coal = the New Tobacco? Dividend Bonanza Coming: 48-65% Dividend Yields Possible