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

Equity Bottom-Up

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

<ul>
<li>Foxconn Tech invests US$1bn in U.S. robotics, AI, and smart manufacturing over 10 years, expanding into service robotics via RoboTemi stake.</li>
<li>Samsung to surpass US$50bn in U.S. chip investments, adding US$7bn for advanced packaging to compete with TSMC and capture AI/HPC integration opportunities.</li>
<li>Intel faces leadership crisis as CEO Lip Bu Tan’s strategy is criticized; U.S. policy and competitive pressures may accelerate market gains for TSMC and Samsung.</li>
</ul>


Foxconn Tech invests US$1bn in U.S. robotics, AI, and smart manufacturing over 10 years, expanding into service robotics via RoboTemi stake.
Samsung to surpass US$50bn in U.S. chip investments, adding US$7bn for advanced packaging to compete with TSMC and capture AI/HPC integration opportunities.
Intel faces leadership crisis as CEO Lip Bu Tan’s strategy is criticized; U.S. policy and competitive pressures may accelerate market gains for TSMC and Samsung.


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Foxconn US$1bn USA Robotics Push; Samsung Doubles Down on US Fabs; Intel Crisis

<ul>
<li>TSMC: +22.8% Premium; ADR Spread Remains at Historically Extreme Levels</li>
<li>UMC: -0.8% Discount; Wait for More Extreme Levels; Short Interest in ADRs Falling</li>
<li>ASE: -0.1% Discount; Continued Opportunity to Go Long the ADR Spread</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +22.8% Premium; ADR Spread Remains at Historically Extreme Levels
UMC: -0.8% Discount; Wait for More Extreme Levels; Short Interest in ADRs Falling
ASE: -0.1% Discount; Continued Opportunity to Go Long the ADR Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Remains Extreme; UMC ADR Short Interest Falling

<ul>
<li>TSMC: +23.9% Premium; Continued Opportunity to Short the ADR Premium</li>
<li>UMC: -0.4% Discount; Wait for More Extreme Levels Before Going Long or Short</li>
<li>ASE: -1.5% Discount; Historically Rare Discount Presents Opportunity to Long the ADR Spread</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +23.9% Premium; Continued Opportunity to Short the ADR Premium
UMC: -0.4% Discount; Wait for More Extreme Levels Before Going Long or Short
ASE: -1.5% Discount; Historically Rare Discount Presents Opportunity to Long the ADR Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Short Setup, ASE ADR at Historically Rare Discount

<ul>
<li>TSMC: +26.3% Premium; Opportunity to Go Short the ADR Premium</li>
<li>UMC: -1.2% Discount; ADR Headroom Falls Yet Again by a Significant Amount</li>
<li>ASE: +0.7% Premium; Opportunity to Go Long the ADR Premium -- ADR Headroom Has First Change in a Long Time</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +26.3% Premium; Opportunity to Go Short the ADR Premium
UMC: -1.2% Discount; ADR Headroom Falls Yet Again by a Significant Amount
ASE: +0.7% Premium; Opportunity to Go Long the ADR Premium -- ADR Headroom Has First Change in a Long Time


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC ADR Premium Remaining Unusually High; UMC & ASE Headroom Changes

<ul>
<li>TSMC: +20.6% Premium; FY2Q25 Results This Week a Key Catalyst</li>
<li>UMC: 0.0% Premium (Parity); Wait for More Extreme Levels Before Going Long or Short</li>
<li>ASE: -0.8% Discount; Historically Rare Discount, Long the ADR Spread</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +20.6% Premium; FY2Q25 Results This Week a Key Catalyst
UMC: 0.0% Premium (Parity); Wait for More Extreme Levels Before Going Long or Short
ASE: -0.8% Discount; Historically Rare Discount, Long the ADR Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Results Ahead; ASE Historically Rare Discount

Taiwan

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. offers semiconductor testing and packaging solutions to companies, integrated device manufacturers, and foundries. The Company provides a broad range of back-end testing services for high density memory, mixed-signal and liquid crystal display.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

Chipmos Technologies (8150 TT)

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Foxconn US$1bn USA Robotics Push; Samsung Doubles Down on US Fabs; Intel Crisis

Foxconn and Samsung make significant investments in U.S. robotics and chip packaging technology, while Intel faces leadership challenges. TSMC and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Remains Extreme; UMC ADR Short Interest Falling

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Short Setup, ASE ADR at Historically Rare Discount

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC ADR Premium Remaining Unusually High; UMC & ASE Headroom Changes

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Results Ahead; ASE Historically Rare Discount

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Foxconn US$1bn USA Robotics Push; Samsung Doubles Down on US Fabs; Intel Crisis

​Foxconn and Samsung make significant investments in U.S. robotics and chip packaging technology, while Intel faces leadership challenges. TSMC and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Remains Extreme; UMC ADR Short Interest Falling

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Short Setup, ASE ADR at Historically Rare Discount

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC ADR Premium Remaining Unusually High; UMC & ASE Headroom Changes

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Results Ahead; ASE Historically Rare Discount

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Foxconn and Samsung make significant investments in U.S. robotics and chip packaging technology, while Intel faces leadership challenges. TSMC and...