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A Statistical Perspective Market Structure, Trading Practices, and Costs Trading in International Equities International Equity Market Benchmarks Factors Affecting International Equity Returns iShares MSCI Case study: Huaneng International Power
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Definition
Equity securities represent the ownership claims on a companys NET assets.
It plays a fundamental role in investment analysis and portfolio management.
A Statistical Perspective
A Statistical Perspective
Market Capitalization of Developed Countries Market Capitalization of Developing Countries Measures of Liquidity Measures of Market Concentration
Market Capitalization
Worlds equity Market Capitalization at year-end 2006: $52 trillion Developed Country Almost 83% of the market capitalization is accounted for by the developed world. Developing Country The other 17% is accounted for by developing countries in emerging markets.
Market Capitalization of Equity Markets in Developed Countries (in Billions U.S. Dollars)
Market Capitalization of Equity Markets in Selected Developing Countries (in Billions U.S. Dollars)
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Measures of Liquidity
Liquidity refers to how quickly an asset can be sold without a major price concession. The equity markets of the developed world tend to be much more liquid than emerging markets. So, while investments in emerging markets may be profitable, the focus should be on the long term.
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Turnover Ratio
Market transactions($)
Turnover ratio =
Market cap
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Turnover Ration of Equity Markets in Developed Countries (Transaction in U.S.$/Year-End Market Capitalization in U.S. $)
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Percentage of Market Capitalization Represented by the 10 Largest Stocks: Emerging Equity Markets in Selected Developing Countries
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Country and Regional Contributions to Global GDP and Equity Market Capitalization (2007)
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Equity Markets Ranked by Total Market Capitalization at the End of 2008 (Billions of U.S. Dollars)
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Real Returns on Global Equity Securities, Bonds, and Bills During 1900-2008
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Market Structure
Primary market: New issues are first offered Secondary market: Subsequent trading takes place -They provide Marketability and Share valuation
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Secondary Market
Market order
an order for the broker to buy or sell share immediately at the market price
Limit order
an order to transact at a specified price (the limit price)
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Market Structure
Dealer Market
The stock is sold by dealers, who stand ready to buy and sell the security for their own account. In the U.S., the OTC market is a dealer market, NASDAQ.
Automated Exchanges
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an international bond offering and/or cross-listing equity shares on more highly liquid foreign stock exchanges.
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Cross-Listing of Shares
A firm having its equity shares listed on one or more foreign exchanges.
American Depository Receipt (ADR) Global Depository Receipt (GDR) European Depository Receipt (EDR) International Depository Receipts (IDR) Global Registered Shares (GRS)
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Benefits of Cross-Listing
Improve the liquidity
Lower cost of capital
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Depository Receipts
Negotiable certificates issued by a bank to represent the underlying shares of stock, which are held in trust at a foreign custodian bank.
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Depository Receipts
American Depository Receipt (ADR) Global Depository Receipt (GDR)
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Sponsored ADRs
Summary of the Main Features of American Depository Receipts
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Advantages of ADRs
denominated in U.S. dollars, trade on U.S. exchanges and can be bought through any broker.
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ADR Pricing
ADR
= Conv X P X S
FS
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ADR Pricing
A share of the ADR of the French firm Pari represents one share of this firms stock that is traded on a French stock exchange. The share price of Pari was 20 euros when the French market closed. As the U.S. stock market opens, the euro is worth $1.05. What is the no-arbitrage US dollar price of an ADR? Assume that transactions costs are negligible.
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ADR Pricing
P
ADR
= Conv X P X S
FS
= 1 x 20 x $1.05 = $21
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ADR Arbitrage
What if Pari ADRs were trading at $20 when the underlying shared were trading in France at 20 euros, what would you do to earn a trading profit?
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Advantage:
All shareholders have equal status and voting rights.
Disadvantage:
More expensive to establish a global registrar and clearing facility Limited success
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Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Dow Jones World Equity Benchmark Shares (WEBS) -Country-specific baskets of stocks designed to replicate the
country indexes of 20 countries and 3 regions.
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I Shares MSCI
Country- specific baskets of stocks designed to replicate the country indexes of 21 countries and 4 regions. I Shares are exchange traded funds that trade on the American Stock Exchange and are subject to U.S. SEC and IRS diversification requirements
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Macroeconomic Factors
Affect the overall economic environment
Interest rate Interest rate differentials Inflation rate Employment rate, etc
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Macroeconomic Factors
The data do not support the notion that equity returns are super strongly influenced by macro factors.
It is not to say that macro factors are not important, but we cannot ignore these factors.
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Exchange Rate
Exchange rate movements in a given country reinforce the stock market movements in that country.
Weak relationship, so one should be careful not to confuse correlation with causality.
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Exchange Rate
Changes in exchange rates explained a larger portion of the variability of foreign bond markets than foreign equity markets.
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Industrial Structure
Studies examining the influence of industrial structure on foreign equity returns are inconclusive.
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HPIs Challenge
In 1994, HPI needed Rmb 34.3 billion for expansion, but domestic sources were insufficient to this huge requirement.
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Economic Background
Rapid economic growth since 1970s Serious inflation problem followed
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Political Background
Deng Xiaopings passing was near.
Courts of the PRC was not likely to enforce
Final Decision
HPI decided to tap on the NYSE.
HPI entered the NYSE by issuing Level III ADRs HPI adapted the U.S. GAAP.
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Is this the right timing for HPI to raise capital overseas, and will foreign investors be interested in investing this company?
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Right Timing
Domestic Issue
Inefficient self financing Bank incapable to meet capital needs Oversaturation of Hong Kong Market Need for expansion to meet growth needs
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Right Timing
U.S. investors point of view:
State-run for-profit organization No tax withholding Prospective growth of stock value (driven by Chinas energy need) Latest equipment and technologies for efficient operation Guaranteed return
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Is there any alternatives to stocks HPI can use to finance its expansion?
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No alternatives
Debt financing ( Corporate bond, bank loan, term loan)
Increase leverage Change in debt structure and risk level Local banks do not have sufficient capital International banks might not take the risk
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What are advantages to investors of trading in ADRs rather than the underlying stock?
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As a foreign investor of HPI, what are the factors that can affect your equity return?
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Factors to Consider
Developing / emerging Chinese market Inflation problem Interest rate differentials Exchange rate risk Political uncertainties
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Questions?
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