Top Stories Strategy | Alpha Picks: Staying Ahead And Capturing EQDP Opportunities Our Alpha Picks portfolio rose 4.2% mom in Sep 25, outperforming the STI’s 0.7%. Gains were led by YZJ, VALUE, MPM and CSSC. For Oct 25, we add SCI, LREIT and RSTON, and take profit on BRC and YZJ. We remain well-positioned for upside in small-/mid-cap stocks. Market Spotlight • US stocks ended higher on Thursday. Despite mixed sector performances, the DJIA, S&P 500, and NASDAQ all advanced. • The FSSTI gained 7...
Greater China Sector Update | Automobile China’s EV sales surged 25% wow in the 39th week of 2025 but slowed to 10.5% yoy amid a high base and anti-involution efforts. Geely and XPeng outperformed, while BYD and Li Auto saw yoy sales declines. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector, with top BUYs on CATL and Geely; we downgrade Ganfeng Lithium from BUY to HOLD with an unchanged target price of HK$40.00, as the stock price has hit our target. Indonesia Economics | Indonesia’s Trade Balance Hits Mu...
Our Alpha Picks portfolio rose 4.2% mom in Sep 25, outperforming the STI’s 0.7%. Gains were led by YZJ, VALUE, MPM and CSSC. For Oct 25, we add SCI, LREIT and RSTON, and take profit on BRC and YZJ. We remain well-positioned for upside in small-/mid-cap stocks.
Greater China Strategy | Alpha Picks: October Conviction Calls The HSI and MSCI China gained 7.1%/8.2% mom in September on Fed easing and optimism over advancements in semiconductors and AI. We remain positive in the medium term but expect near-term consolidation after the recent strong gains. The best performer of the month was Alibaba (+53.0% mom). With some rotations expected in non-tech stocks, our October calls are: add Galaxy, Jacobson, Ping An, Trip.com and WuXi Bio to BUY; SELL Meituan. ...
Top Stories Sector Update | REITs US monetary policy is at an inflexion point and has switched towards easing to support the job market, which has slowed considerably in recent months. S-REITs benefit from lower cost of debt and expanded yield spread. Maintain OVERWEIGHT. BUY blue chip S-REITs with specific catalysts: CLAR (Target: S$4.02), CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KDCREIT (Target: S$2.69), KREIT (Target: S$1.18) and LREIT (Target: S$0.79). Market Spotlight US stocks ended higher on Tuesday, ...
Top Stories Sector Update | REITs The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index tracks the next 50 largest companies listed on the SGX Mainboard that fall just outside the top 30 STI constituents. S-REITs account for 15 out of the 50 constituent stocks of the Next 50 Index, and carry a total weightage of 42.6% in aggregate. BUY constituents of the Next 50 Index: CLAS (Target: S$1.56), KREIT (Target: S$1.18), PREIT (Target: S$5.34), LREIT (Target: S$0.79) and FEHT (Target: S$0.81). Market Spotlight US sto...
Top Stories Strategy | Yield-ing to temptation: Yields over bonds With bond yields trending lower, dividend equities yielding 4% to 6% look compelling relative to the 10-year Singapore Government Bond, with sustainable payouts supported by strong cashflow, low gearing, and resilient balance sheets. Our top 10 non-bank, non-REIT picks include BRC, BAL, CSSC, CIVMEC, CD, DFI, GENS, VALUE, VMS, and WKS. We maintain our end-2025 STI target at 4,602, implying around 8% upside, underpinned by undem...
Greater China Initiation Coverage | Metasurface Technologies Holdings (8637 HK/BUY/HK1.48/Target: HK2.90) Metasurface is set to benefit from robust investment in the semi supply chain. As chip fabrication grows in complexity, more time is required to fabricate wafers and more wafer fabrication equipment is needed. Aerospace engineering is set to drive long-term growth as airline capacity continues to face shortages, forcing airlines to rely on their existing fleets and bo...
Attractive yield differentials. With Singapore government bond yields trending lower, the yield differential between fixed income and equities has narrowed in 2025, thus reinforcing the relative appeal of companies offering high, sustainable dividend payouts. Equity yields in the 4-6% range now offer a compelling pickup versus the 10-year Singapore Government Bond yield (1.8579% as at 4 Sep 25), while also providing potential for capital gains. In our view, this widening yield gap should support...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: September Conviction Calls: Add Anta, BYDE and CSCEC to our BUY list, Li Auto and OOIL to our SELL list. Take profit on Innovent, JD Logistics, Lenovo, Sino Biopharm, Tencent and TME. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Underperformance In August: Our new Alpha Picks are ASSA, ARCI, BBCA, BBNI, BRMS, MTEL, HRUM and NCKL. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Wake Me Up When September Ends: Our Aug 25 Alpha Picks underperformed marginally. Sep 25 picks: Alpha IVF, Hume ...
Our Alpha Picks portfolio delivered another month of strong performance, rising 11.4% mom in Aug 25 to overwhelm the STI’s 2.3% gain. On a market cap-weighted basis, the portfolio gained 3.2% mom, also ahead of the benchmark by 0.9ppt. For Sep 25, we add BRC for its construction exposure and YZJSGD for its new order flow and inexpensive valuations, while locking in gains on CICT, CD and PROP.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Alpha Picks: Double Happiness Again In Aug 25 Our Alpha Picks portfolio rose 11.4% mom in Aug 25, overwhelming the STI’s 2.3% gain. Add BRC, YZJSGD; remove CICT, CD, PROP. TRADERS' CORNER First Resources (FR SP): Trading BUY Singapore Exchange (SGX SP): Trading SELL
Singapore’s 1H25 results season was resilient, with 75% of companies meeting or beating expectations despite tariff uncertainty and strength of the Singapore dollar. Banks delivered stable earnings and attractive yields, underpinning the STI. Consumer names like DFI and SSG stood out, while REITs showed positive rental reversions. Capital recycling drove upgrades for CIT and VMS. We raise our end-25 STI target to 4,602, reflecting 8% upside and attractive valuations versus history and peers.
GREATER CHINA Results CSPC Pharmaceutical Group (1093 HK/BUY/HK$10.51/Target: HK$12.00) 1H25: Results miss; expects hoh sales recovery and two more BD deals in 2H25. Ganfeng Lithium (1772 HK/BUY/HK$30.80/Target: HK$40.00) 2Q25: Net loss in line; 3Q25 turnaround on the back of lithium carbonate price recovery. Maintain BUY, target price: HK$40.00. Li Ning (2331 HK/HOLD/HK$19.70/Target: HK$18.90) 1H25: Results beat but challenges remain in 2H25; fa...
Strategy Results Roundup 1H25 results roundup: A resilient earnings season with banks carrying the load, REITs upping rents. Raising STI target to 4,602. Sector REITs Jackson Symposium provides turnaround momentum. TRADERS' CORNER Singapore Telecommunications (ST SP): Trading BUY First Resourc...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: August Conviction Calls: Add JBM Healthcare and Lenovo to our BUY list. Take profit on CATL, Han’s Laser, KE Holdings and Longfor. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Underperformance In July: Our new Alpha Picks are ASSA, AKRA, ARCI, BBNI, KLBF, MTEL, and MYOR. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Some Opportunities Amid A “Summer Lull”: Our July 25 Alpha Picks outperformed. Aug 25 picks: Coraza, Eco World, Gamuda, Hume Cement, IJM, Inari, RHB and Zetrix. SINGAPORE ...
Despite the STI hitting record highs in Jul 25, our Alpha Picks portfolio managed to pull off a massive beat, increasing 17.7% mom on an equal-weighted basis and surpassing the STI by 12.4ppt. Also, on a market cap-weighted basis, our Alpha Picks portfolio grew steadily by 6.0% mom, still beating the STI by a decent 0.7ppt. For Aug 25, we add HLA, MPM and CSE while removing IFAST and SSG.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Alpha Picks: Massive Outperformance For Jul 25 Our Alpha Picks portfolio surpassed the STI by a massive 12.4ppt in Jul 25. Add HLA, MPM and CSE; remove IFAST and SSG. Results Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT SP/BUY/S$1.28/Target: S$1.86) 1QFY26: Lower operating and interest expenses offset overseas headwinds. NetLink NBN Trust (NETLINK SP/BUY/S$0.895/Target: S$0.98) 1QFY26: Muted result...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results Aztech Global (AZTECH SP/HOLD/S$0.605/Target:S$0.580) 2Q25: Results above expectations but outlook remains cautious; upgrade to HOLD. DFI Retail Group Holdings (DFI SP/BUY/US$3.45/Target: US$4.30) 1H25: Resilient retailer, rewarding results. Maintain BUY with a higher target price of US$4.30. Digital Core REIT (DCREIT SP/BUY/US$0.555/Target: US$0.88) 1H25: Maintaining DPU despite refurbishment at Linton Hall Road. TRADERS' CORNER iFAST Corp (IFAST SP): Trading ...
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