Samsung, TSMC, Alibaba, Tencent Favored: Ellerston Capital

The video discusses the current state of the Hong Kong market, highlighting the risks associated with ongoing protests and their economic impact. It also covers investment strategies in major Asian tech stocks, including Samsung, Tencent, Alibaba, and TSMC, and the rationale behind maintaining significant portfolio weights in these companies. The speaker provides insights into managing a tech-heavy portfolio and explores the valuation and growth potential of emerging markets, emphasizing the structural growth driven by demographics and technological advancements in Asia.

What is the speaker's stance on increasing exposure to Hong Kong stocks?

• The speaker is indifferent to the Hong Kong market.

• The speaker has already increased exposure significantly.

• The speaker is eager to increase exposure.

• The speaker is cautious and not planning to increase exposure.

Which companies are included in the 'STAT' group mentioned by the speaker?

• Samsung, Tencent, Alibaba, TSMC

• Samsung, Tencent, Alibaba, Toyota

• Samsung, Tencent, Amazon, TSMC

• Sony, Tencent, Alibaba, TSMC

Why does the speaker maintain large weights in the STAT companies?

• Because they are small-cap stocks.

• Due to their strong fundamentals and potential inflows post-trade deal.

• Because they are underperforming.

• Due to their low market value.

Which tech company does the speaker consider increasing investment in?

• Samsung

• Alibaba

• TSMC

• Sony

What thematic area does the speaker and their team favor for future investments?

• Automobile industry

• 5G technology

• Healthcare

• Renewable energy

What is the speaker's view on the valuation difference between EM and DM?

• EM and DM have similar valuations.

• EM is overvalued compared to DM.

• DM is undervalued compared to EM.

• EM is undervalued compared to DM.

What drives the structural growth in Asia according to the speaker?

• Decreasing technological innovation

• Technological advancements and rising middle class

• Stagnant economic policies

• Declining population