Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

Mio Kato

Over 15 years analysing Japanese and Asian stocks from a long/short perspective

I focus on cyclically driven sectors such as Gaming, Factory Automation and Autos

An eclectic background as a long-short analyst, upper management at a financial data startup through its listing, and as the founder of a team analysing big/alternative data, all of which supports independent and differentiated views... we hope

An appreciation for Mathematics drives the development of a "Micro-Quantamental" process which can provide a data-driven, historically-informed and semi-automated foundation upon which to layer more qualitative and judgemental analysis, thus improving investment decision-making speed and accuracy

Japan/Asia Long-Short

TSMC – Long TSMC Short Nvidia Looks Exceptionally Attractive

UMC (UMC.US, 2303.TT): 1Q22 Earnings Preview- Continuous Growth

TSMC – 2022 Could Be Great but What After?

TSMC (2330 TT): Future Growth Through Advanced Technology and Overseas Expansion

TSMC – First Details of Japanese Investment Emerge

Battle Lines Drawn As BABA Builds Out First/Last-Mile Capacity; But Who Will Fund 75+ Bn CNY CapEx?

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Equity Bottom-Up

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) / Equity Bottom-Up

<p>TSMC today confirmed its investment in a new JV with Sony to manufacture semiconductors in Japan. The move is a positive first step for the government’s plan to strengthen its semiconductor supply chain.</p>

TSMC today confirmed its investment in a new JV with Sony to manufacture semiconductors in Japan. The move is a positive first step for the government’s plan to strengthen its semiconductor supply chain.

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC)

TSMC – Japan Investment Confirmed