Greater China Equity Long/Short Analyst

Eric Chen

With a blend of sell-side and buy-side perspectives, Eric has covered and researched hundreds of Greater China equities in TMT and consumer spaces - two sectors woven together by the overarching thesis of technology empowering consumption. 

Eric is highly experienced in fundamental equity long short strategy. He seeks to produce differentiated and original research that combines holistic qualitative framework, unique angles and robust modelling. The process helps gain deep insights into critical value drivers misunderstood by the market, which results in mis-priced stocks and hence long/short opportunities.

Alibaba (BABA US): Still One of if Not the Best China Consumer Play

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

China Consumer discretionary distribution and retail / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The vast majority of under-educated Chinese in less-developed regions are largely irrelevant to the China consumer market as investors and analysts know it.</li>
<li>That is why that simple benchmarking with developed markets on per capita basis almost always results in forecasts that prove too optimistic in hindsight.</li>
<li>They risk being further left behind as technology advancements and economic transformation may block the path for their income growth and hence derail consumption upgrade.</li>
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The vast majority of under-educated Chinese in less-developed regions are largely irrelevant to the China consumer market as investors and analysts know it.
That is why that simple benchmarking with developed markets on per capita basis almost always results in forecasts that prove too optimistic in hindsight.
They risk being further left behind as technology advancements and economic transformation may block the path for their income growth and hence derail consumption upgrade.


What Is Holding Back China Consumers’ Potential?