Smart Calls with Smartkarma

In this special episode, recorded on 1 September 2021, we are excited to welcome back Insight Provider Mio Kato and the LightStream Research team, as they present unique views into approaching the Japanese market. Mio, along with Insight Providers Scott Foster, Shifara Samsudeen, and Oshadhi Kumarasiri, begin by outlining how their on-the-ground expertise benefits foreign investors. Then, they go...

On this episode, recorded on 16 July 2021, Insight Provider Henry Soediarko explores sectors to overweight and underweight in Indonesia. The country's healthcare system has been overwhelmed due to COVID-19, raising questions about hospital operators such as Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat Tbk (MIKA IJ) and Siloam International Hospital (SILO IJ), while tighter testing and vaccination regulations could b...

On this episode, we look at the BHP Group (BHP AU) reunification, after the recent announcement by the Group about unifying its corporate structure in order to make BHP "simpler and more agile". To help us explore the implications for investors, we welcome Insight Providers David Blennerhassett and Travis Lundy of Quiddity Advisors.  David Blennerhassett is a highly experienced sell-side anal...

On this ESG-focused episode, based on a webinar organised in collaboration with SGX, we are thrilled to welcome back Insight Provider Kyle Rudden. Kyle shares insights on the trending issue of Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing, widely seen as a way of investing “sustainably” where investments are made with consideration of the environment and human well-being, as well as the economy....

In this episode, we are excited to host Insight Provider Sumeet Singh, Head of IPOs & Placements for Aequitas Research, who gives us an overview of Equity Capital Markets activity during busy 1H21 and takes us through the 2H21 pipeline, highlighting IPOs to look out for amid regulatory and other challenges. Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/gcmKYut5tBGUU3Gy...

This episode takes a slightly different turn as we look at recent developments at Evergrande Real Estate Group (3333 HK). The highly indebted real estate company saw its share price jump from four-year lows on the resolution of a dispute with a Chinese bank last week, but trouble for China's largest property developer seems far from over. Insight Providers Travis Lundy and Charles Macgregor mull o...

In this episode, we are happy to welcome Insight Provider Steven Chen to understand his quality-focused, business-perspective investing strategy and then dig deeper into some under-appreciated multi-bag picks that his strategy brings forth in China/Hong Kong. Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/fVFHXaSQBaiNPVZd8 Steven Chen is a quality-focused, business-perspect...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Insight Provider Manu Bhaskaran who tackles key macro themes in Asia, including the extent of geo-political risks in the region, increased bifurcation for the trajectories of the region's economies, and increased opportunity in new technologies which may be going unnoticed.  Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma...

In this episode, we are excited to host Insight Provider Alec Tseung, who shares his views on the future of the brokerage sector in China amid competition from emerging online brokers, and outlines what he thinks of key players Futu and Huatai. Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/kJPqtzGMzJt5kcNs6 Alec Tseung is an EM-focused Analyst. He previously spent time wit...

In this episode, we welcome back Insight Provider Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar to go over ideas in European Event-Driven. Jesus examines offers that target FTSE 250 companies (particularly in healthcare and financial services); the real estate sector in Central and Eastern Europe; and special situations in European share classes and holding companies. Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides h...

In this episode, we are excited to welcome Insight Provider Saumya Agarwal, who goes over key trends playing out in the Indian banking sector. Saumya also shares her top picks amongst Indian Banks, so stick around to the end! Smartkarma users can find the presentation slides here: https://skr.ma/XbnHLxzoqtowFs6Y9 Saumya Agarwal has 12 years of experience analysing the BFSI sector, from both a cred...

On this special episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Insight Providers Charles Macgregor, Leonard Law, and Trung Nguyen of Lucror Analytics. The analysts go over high-yield picks in the Indonesian and Indian markets, focusing on names that Lucror covers and outlining their high-conviction "Buy" ideas. This episode's presentation can be found here: https://skr.ma/ZK4u7Crv4Pw26sRd8 Charles Mac...

On this episode, we 're excited to welcome back Insight Provider Brian Freitas, who will discuss the upcoming rebalance of the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX). The HSI rebalance is slated to increase constituents to 80 by mid-2022, better balance representation among industry groups, and rationalise the weighting cap to 8% for all stocks. Brian shares his views on how the developments affect...

On this episode, we're happy to welcome back Insight Provider Wium Malan, who shares an updated view on key IT services companies in India. The session covers Tata Consultancy Svcs (TCS IN), Infosys Ltd (INFO IN), Wipro Ltd (WPRO IN), and Hcl Technologies (HCLT IN), as Indian IT services companies expect significant growth in FY2022 - albeit off a low base. Is this the start of a hyper-growth peri...

In our latest episode, we are excited to welcome Insight Provider Victor Galliano, who shares his insight into opportunities in Lat-Am financials. Smartkarma subscribers can access Victor's presentation here: https://skr.ma/KSci4RwkL8QQcktC9 Victor Galliano is an experienced equity banks analyst, having covered Latin America banks and non-bank financials for over 12 years, as well as more recently...

In our latest episode, we're excited to host Insight Provider Gautam Jain. Speaking to Smartkarma's own Pranav Rao, Gautam shared details about his process identifying Emerging Markets FX & Rates ideas, drawing on his experience covering global fixed income emerging markets.  Smartkarma subscribers can access Gautam's presentation here: https://skr.ma/ggEWxNuR44DDW4og9 Gautam Jain has ove...

In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Insight Provider Kyle Rudden, who helps us unravel the tangled web of index providers and the SRI (sustainable and responsible investing) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) indices and benchmarks they create, which power the current growth in sustainable investing. Read Kyle's Smartkarma Original Insight here: https://skr.ma/mnDxihDRMkCZjY1...

In our latest episode, we welcome Insight Provider Mitchell Kim to go over his view on Pinduoduo (PDD US). Despite the appeal of ultra-growth, Mitchell flags five reasons why investors should tread carefully. Smartkarma subscribers can access Mitchell’s presentation here: https://skr.ma/Q24i83xSJoCbbJ3RA Mitchell Kim is a fundamental equity research analyst with 20+ years of both he...

In this episode, we welcome Insight Provider Steven Holden for a general analysis of active fund positioning across countries/sectors and stocks, to highlight under-owned and over-owned areas of the market. What do Alibaba and Tencent look like in China? What about the financials sector in Turkey, South Africa, and Brazil? Tune in as Steven addresses these questions and more using his unique data-...

In this episode, we welcome back Insight Provider Thomas Schroeder who will take us through a timely update on Asian technicals using his unique chart-based analysis. The webinar version of this session was broadcast live on 31 March 2021. For additional insights, Smartkarma subscribers can access Thomas's presentation and charts here: https://skr.ma/qGzV9pUw3tqtmwm9A Thomas Schroeder started usin...

In our next Webinar, Insight Provider Daniel Tabbush joins us to discuss his bullish thesis on Asia-Pacific banks, from South and Southeast Asia to China and Japan. For additional insights, Smartkarma subscribers can access Daniel's presentation here: https://skr.ma/rBaTSiyLnZRt7778A . Daniel Tabbush has 25 years of experience analysing Asia-Pacific banks, including HSBC, Standard Chartered, and J...

In this latest episode, we welcome back Insight Providers Pranav Bhavsar and Nitin Mangal who will discuss their deep-dive analysis on United Spirits (UNSP IN) and India's liquor market, and share their views about what's in store for the company in 2021. Pranav Bhavsar is the Founder of ASA Capital Management, focusing on research on consumer themes and companies operating in India or global comp...

For this episode, we are joined by Insight Provider Phil Rush to discuss inflation in the Euro area, as weighting changes are set to keep causing surprises this year, according to Heteronomics' forecast. Phil Rush is the Founder and Chief Economist of Heteronomics. Until launching in November 2016, he was Nomura's Senior European Economist and was the Chief UK Economist there since 2010. Before th...

In this episode, we are excited to host Insight Provider Hemindra Hazari , discussing recent disclosures of Indian banks, whether for good, as in the case of Yes Bank (YES IN) , or ill, as in the case of Axis Bank Ltd (AXSB IN) , as well as issues of governance at HDFC Bank (HDFCB IN) concerning the recent downgrade of the Chief Risk Officer. As someone who has covered this space for a long time,...

In this episode, we welcome Insight Providers Angus Mackintosh , Brian Freitas , and David Blennerhassett for a flash discussion to go over the recently announced acquisition of Jardine Strategic Holdings (JS SP) by Jardine Matheson Holdings (JM SP) . Follow the continuing coverage by Smartkarma Insight Providers: https://skr.ma/8DX1XfpGJsLHqk3p9 Angus Mackintosh has over 25 years in equity r...