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>Trump Adminstration Gearing Up to Further Restrict China's Access to Chip Technology -- Could Restrict Servicing of Existing Equipment</li>
<li>Foxconn and Honda: Could This Be a New Alliance in EV Manufacturing?</li>
<li>TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): Will TSMC Work on Intel Foundry Services? There Are Three Paradoxes... </li>
</ul>


Trump Adminstration Gearing Up to Further Restrict China's Access to Chip Technology -- Could Restrict Servicing of Existing Equipment
Foxconn and Honda: Could This Be a New Alliance in EV Manufacturing?
TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): Will TSMC Work on Intel Foundry Services? There Are Three Paradoxes... 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Trump's New China Chip Restrictions; Foxconn & Honda Alliance?; TSMC & Intel

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<li>TSMC: +17.2% Premium; Wait for Lower Levels Before Going Long</li>
<li>UMC: -1.9% Discount; Can Consider Going Long the Spread at Current Level</li>
<li>ASE: -0.6% Discount; Discount is Opportunity to Long the Spread</li>
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TSMC: +17.2% Premium; Wait for Lower Levels Before Going Long
UMC: -1.9% Discount; Can Consider Going Long the Spread at Current Level
ASE: -0.6% Discount; Discount is Opportunity to Long the Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Falls From Elevated Level; UMC & ASE Discount Opportunity

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

<ul><li>Global EV sales in 2024 were strong, with forecasts for 2025 looking promising as well, showcasing the growth of the electric vehicle market.</li><li>Asus and Gigabyte secure large AI server orders from Nvidia, highlighting efforts to boost US manufacturing and strengthen partnerships in the tech industry.</li><li>iPhone 16e price hints at a move away from the budget market, indicating a potential shift in Apple's pricing strategy for future phone releases.</li></ul>

Global EV sales in 2024 were strong, with forecasts for 2025 looking promising as well, showcasing the growth of the electric vehicle market.Asus and Gigabyte secure large AI server orders from Nvidia, highlighting efforts to boost US manufacturing and strengthen partnerships in the tech industry.iPhone 16e price hints at a move away from the budget market, indicating a potential shift in Apple's pricing strategy for future phone releases.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Feb-2025): Global EV sales: 2024 review, 2025 forecast

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

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<li>It is a paradox US President wanted to make the US the number one semiconductor manufacturing country but is very likely unable to change the existing environment in the US.</li>
<li>Another paradox is that a foreign company must obtain approval from the relevant US authorities before transferring control of the specific US company, which may not be feasible.</li>
<li>It raises the third paradox that a Taiwanese company would need to operate an existing US entity with their company's expertise under different cost conditions.  </li>
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It is a paradox US President wanted to make the US the number one semiconductor manufacturing country but is very likely unable to change the existing environment in the US.
Another paradox is that a foreign company must obtain approval from the relevant US authorities before transferring control of the specific US company, which may not be feasible.
It raises the third paradox that a Taiwanese company would need to operate an existing US entity with their company's expertise under different cost conditions.  


TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): Will TSMC Work on Intel Foundry Services? There Are Three Paradoxes...

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<li>TSMC: +22.2% Premium; Wait for Higher Level Before Fresh Short of Spread</li>
<li>UMC: 0% Premium (Parity) -- Massive Increase in ADR Headroom</li>
<li>ChipMOS: +0.5% Premium; Wait for More Extreme Levels; Earnings Ahead</li>
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TSMC: +22.2% Premium; Wait for Higher Level Before Fresh Short of Spread
UMC: 0% Premium (Parity) -- Massive Increase in ADR Headroom
ChipMOS: +0.5% Premium; Wait for More Extreme Levels; Earnings Ahead


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Premium Eases Down; Massive Change in UMC Headroom

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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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (2330 TT)

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Trump's New China Chip Restrictions; Foxconn & Honda Alliance?; TSMC & Intel

Trump Admin preparing to further limit China's chip access; Foxconn and Honda potentially teaming up for EVs; TSMC considering Intel foundry...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Falls From Elevated Level; UMC & ASE Discount Opportunity

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Feb-2025): Global EV sales: 2024 review, 2025 forecast

Global EV sales review for 2024 with 2025 forecasts, Asus and Gigabyte secure big AI server orders, iPhone 16e price hints at move from budget...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): Will TSMC Work on Intel Foundry Services? There Are Three Paradoxes...

US President's goal of making the US the top semiconductor manufacturing country faces paradoxes due to existing environment, approval...

Patrick Liao

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Premium Eases Down; Massive Change in UMC Headroom

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Taiwan Tech Weekly: Trump's New China Chip Restrictions; Foxconn & Honda Alliance?; TSMC & Intel

​Trump Admin preparing to further limit China's chip access; Foxconn and Honda potentially teaming up for EVs; TSMC considering Intel foundry...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Falls From Elevated Level; UMC & ASE Discount Opportunity

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Feb-2025): Global EV sales: 2024 review, 2025 forecast

Global EV sales review for 2024 with 2025 forecasts, Asus and Gigabyte secure big AI server orders, iPhone 16e price hints at move from budget...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): Will TSMC Work on Intel Foundry Services? There Are Three Paradoxes...

​US President's goal of making the US the top semiconductor manufacturing country faces paradoxes due to existing environment, approval...

Patrick Liao

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Premium Eases Down; Massive Change in UMC Headroom

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Trump Admin preparing to further limit China's chip access; Foxconn and Honda potentially teaming up for EVs; TSMC considering Intel foundry...

US President's goal of making the US the top semiconductor manufacturing country faces paradoxes due to existing environment, approval...