Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>Hua-Where? Hua-Who? Report: Apple's iPhone 16 Pro &amp; Pro Max Sales Surge 44% in China; A Strong Start Amidst Competition</li>
<li>Samsung Under Siege: Facing Major Challenges Across Verticals as TSMC Tightens Foundry Grip</li>
<li>TSMC 3Q24: Guidance Remains Strong; Explains Why AI Demand Not Overhyped; Stay Long... TSMC is Working with All AI Innovators</li>
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Hua-Where? Hua-Who? Report: Apple's iPhone 16 Pro &amp; Pro Max Sales Surge 44% in China; A Strong Start Amidst Competition
Samsung Under Siege: Facing Major Challenges Across Verticals as TSMC Tightens Foundry Grip
TSMC 3Q24: Guidance Remains Strong; Explains Why AI Demand Not Overhyped; Stay Long... TSMC is Working with All AI Innovators


Taiwan Tech Weekly: IPhone 16 Sales Surge in China; Samsung's Strength Diluted Against TSMC’s Focus

Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

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<li>Shares of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-sp-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8587:1" rel="noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US)</a> surged on a robust results and raised revenue outlook, driven by strength in AI related demand.</li>
<li>Markets are overlooking the fact that many AI companies and solutions are unnecessary, unsustainable and will lead to blowups and consolidation.</li>
<li>We make the case for why TSMC is over valued and investors will likely get better entry levels.</li>
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Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US) surged on a robust results and raised revenue outlook, driven by strength in AI related demand.
Markets are overlooking the fact that many AI companies and solutions are unnecessary, unsustainable and will lead to blowups and consolidation.
We make the case for why TSMC is over valued and investors will likely get better entry levels.


TSMC: Trading as if Valuations Don't Matter

Technology / Semiconductor / Internet Research

Nicolas Baratte

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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<li>The price of ASML EUV machine is increasing as thruput (wafer / hour) is increasing. </li>
<li>TSMC 3nm is fully booked in 2025. Here is the list of clients / chips. </li>
<li>SiC and MCU over-investments in China? Very likely. China is limiting SiC investments. </li>
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The price of ASML EUV machine is increasing as thruput (wafer / hour) is increasing. 
TSMC 3nm is fully booked in 2025. Here is the list of clients / chips. 
SiC and MCU over-investments in China? Very likely. China is limiting SiC investments. 


Tech News This Week. ASML, TSMC, Intel, SiC Capacity, MCU in China

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

ASE Technology Holding   / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>CoWoS packaging meets global demand for advanced technology, with efficient design for integration.</li><li>Taiwan reveals breakthrough in tiny quantum computer technology, impacting the tech industry.</li><li>LGES secures multi-billion deal with Mercedes-Benz for EV batteries, boosting electric vehicle industry.</li></ul>

CoWoS packaging meets global demand for advanced technology, with efficient design for integration.Taiwan reveals breakthrough in tiny quantum computer technology, impacting the tech industry.LGES secures multi-billion deal with Mercedes-Benz for EV batteries, boosting electric vehicle industry.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (18-Oct-2024): CoWoS packaging global capacity

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<li>TSMC Delivers Strong 3Q24 Revenue and Margin Growth; Margin Guidance Climbs</li>
<li>Management Says Believes AI Demand is Not Hyped... Companies Extracting ROIs</li>
<li>TSMC – Structural Long Rating Maintained; NT$1,515 Price Target Suggests 46% Upside</li>
</ul>


TSMC Delivers Strong 3Q24 Revenue and Margin Growth; Margin Guidance Climbs
Management Says Believes AI Demand is Not Hyped... Companies Extracting ROIs
TSMC – Structural Long Rating Maintained; NT$1,515 Price Target Suggests 46% Upside


TSMC 3Q24: Capex & Margin Guidance Remains Strong; Explains Why AI Demand Not Overhyped; Stay Long

Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. manufactures and markets integrated circuits. The Company provides the following services: wafer manufacturing, wafer probing, assembly and testing, mask production, and design services. TSMC's ICs are used in computer, communication, consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial equipment industries.

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (2330 TT)

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Taiwan Tech Weekly: IPhone 16 Sales Surge in China; Samsung's Strength Diluted Against TSMC’s Focus

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max sales surging in China, Samsung faces challenges from multiple fronts as TSMC tightens grip in foundry, TSMC gives...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TSMC: Trading as if Valuations Don't Matter

TSMC’s stock is overvalued as markets price in AI hype without accounting for potential overbuild and any chance of fading demand. Investors will...

Pyari Menon

Tech News This Week. ASML, TSMC, Intel, SiC Capacity, MCU in China

ASML price increase in 2025. TSMC 3nm Order Surge Expected in 2025. Intel's Next-Gen Panther Lake CPUs Handed to Lenovo. China restrictions on SiC...

Nicolas Baratte

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (18-Oct-2024): CoWoS packaging global capacity

Taiwan's technological advancements in quantum computing, electric vehicles, and AI servers present promising opportunities for growth and...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

TSMC 3Q24: Capex & Margin Guidance Remains Strong; Explains Why AI Demand Not Overhyped; Stay Long

TSMC reports strong revenue and margin growth in 3Q24, with belief in sustainable AI demand and maintaining a positive long-term outlook.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Taiwan Tech Weekly: IPhone 16 Sales Surge in China; Samsung's Strength Diluted Against TSMC’s Focus

​Apple's iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max sales surging in China, Samsung faces challenges from multiple fronts as TSMC tightens grip in foundry, TSMC gives...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TSMC: Trading as if Valuations Don't Matter

TSMC’s stock is overvalued as markets price in AI hype without accounting for potential overbuild and any chance of fading demand. Investors will...

Pyari Menon

Tech News This Week. ASML, TSMC, Intel, SiC Capacity, MCU in China

ASML price increase in 2025. TSMC 3nm Order Surge Expected in 2025. Intel's Next-Gen Panther Lake CPUs Handed to Lenovo. China restrictions on SiC...

Nicolas Baratte

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (18-Oct-2024): CoWoS packaging global capacity

Taiwan's technological advancements in quantum computing, electric vehicles, and AI servers present promising opportunities for growth and...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

TSMC 3Q24: Capex & Margin Guidance Remains Strong; Explains Why AI Demand Not Overhyped; Stay Long

​TSMC reports strong revenue and margin growth in 3Q24, with belief in sustainable AI demand and maintaining a positive long-term outlook.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max sales surging in China, Samsung faces challenges from multiple fronts as TSMC tightens grip in foundry, TSMC gives...

TSMC reports strong revenue and margin growth in 3Q24, with belief in sustainable AI demand and maintaining a positive long-term outlook.