Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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<li>There's been a major disconnect between performance of the Philly Semiconductor Index and the Taiwan market recently.</li>
<li>Semi optimism has picked up substantially in U.S. markets and institutional favor towards the Taiwan market could improve as a result.</li>
<li>We indentify US$1bn+  market cap stocks most under-held by institutions, as well as those who may be most at risk of a short squeeze.</li>
</ul>


There's been a major disconnect between performance of the Philly Semiconductor Index and the Taiwan market recently.
Semi optimism has picked up substantially in U.S. markets and institutional favor towards the Taiwan market could improve as a result.
We indentify US$1bn+  market cap stocks most under-held by institutions, as well as those who may be most at risk of a short squeeze.


Taiwan Short Squeeze Ahead? Taiwan Market Significantly Lagging Philly SOX Index

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Dec 12th. The aggregated holding was USD1,385.1bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD614mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.</li>
<li>We highlight changes of foreign holdings in TSMC, Accton Technology, Hon Hai Precision, L&amp;K Engineering, Wistron, TSMC, Accton Technology, L&amp;K Engineering, Hon Hai Precision, Wistron.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Dec 12th. The aggregated holding was USD1,385.1bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be inflows of USD614mln. We tabulate the league tables for top changes by value for 1W/4W/1Y and top stocks held by foreign institutions.
We highlight changes of foreign holdings in TSMC, Accton Technology, Hon Hai Precision, L&amp;K Engineering, Wistron, TSMC, Accton Technology, L&amp;K Engineering, Hon Hai Precision, Wistron.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Dec 12th): TSMC, Accton Technology, Hon Hai Precision, L&K Engineering

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Dec 12th. The aggregated short interest was USD28.2bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Hon Hai Precision, Nanya Technology, King Yuan Electronics, King Slide Works, Winbond Electronics, Hon Hai Precision, Nanya Technology, King Yuan Electronics, King Slide Works.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Dec 12th. The aggregated short interest was USD28.2bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Hon Hai Precision, Nanya Technology, King Yuan Electronics, King Slide Works, Winbond Electronics, Hon Hai Precision, Nanya Technology, King Yuan Electronics, King Slide Works.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Dec 12th): Hon Hai Precision, Nanya Technology, King Yuan Electronics

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

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

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

<ul>
<li>TSMC: +23% Premium; Has Broken Down from Historically High Level</li>
<li>ChipMOS: -3.0% Discount; Good Level to Go Long the ADR Spread</li>
<li>CHT: -1.1% Discount; Good Level to Go Long the ADR Spread</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +23% Premium; Has Broken Down from Historically High Level
ChipMOS: -3.0% Discount; Good Level to Go Long the ADR Spread
CHT: -1.1% Discount; Good Level to Go Long the ADR Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Historically High Premium Cracks; ChipMOS & CHT Opportunities

Himax Technologies Inc Adr / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Latest industry developments show silicon photonics becoming a must-have capability for leading foundries as AI bandwidth needs push the limits of traditional chip interconnect technology.</li>
<li>Himax is well positioned as a key upstream supplier of CPO optical engines and nano-optics used in TSMC’s silicon-photonics packaging for next-generation NVIDIA platforms.</li>
<li>Himax’s validated CPO roadmap, proprietary WLO nano-optics platform, and a 2026E-2028E commercialization timeline position the company well. We reiterate our Structural Long rating for Himax into 2026E.</li>
</ul>


Latest industry developments show silicon photonics becoming a must-have capability for leading foundries as AI bandwidth needs push the limits of traditional chip interconnect technology.
Himax is well positioned as a key upstream supplier of CPO optical engines and nano-optics used in TSMC’s silicon-photonics packaging for next-generation NVIDIA platforms.
Himax’s validated CPO roadmap, proprietary WLO nano-optics platform, and a 2026E-2028E commercialization timeline position the company well. We reiterate our Structural Long rating for Himax into 2026E.


Himax (HIMX US): Silicon Photonics Becomes Strategic Imperative for Foundries, Reinforcing Long View

Taiwan

United Microelectronics Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets integrated circuits (ICs) and related electronic products.  The Company's main products are consumer electronic ICs, memory ICs, personal computer peripheral ICs, and communication ICs.

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United Microelectronics Corp (2303 TT)

Taiwan Short Squeeze Ahead? Taiwan Market Significantly Lagging Philly SOX Index

We indentify US$1bn+ market cap stocks most under-held by institutions, as well as those who may be most at risk of a short squeeze.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Dec 12th): TSMC, Accton Technology, Hon Hai Precision, L&K Engineering

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC (2330 TT), Accton Technology (2345 TT), Hon...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Dec 12th): Hon Hai Precision, Nanya Technology, King Yuan Electronics

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Hon Hai Precision (2317 TT), Nanya Technology...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Historically High Premium Cracks; ChipMOS & CHT Opportunities

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Himax (HIMX US): Silicon Photonics Becomes Strategic Imperative for Foundries, Reinforcing Long View

Latest developments show silicon photonics becoming essential for leading foundries as AI demands strain chip interconnect tech. Himax well...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Taiwan Short Squeeze Ahead? Taiwan Market Significantly Lagging Philly SOX Index

We indentify US$1bn+ market cap stocks most under-held by institutions, as well as those who may be most at risk of a short squeeze.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Dec 12th): TSMC, Accton Technology, Hon Hai Precision, L&K Engineering

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC (2330 TT), Accton Technology (2345 TT), Hon...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Dec 12th): Hon Hai Precision, Nanya Technology, King Yuan Electronics

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Hon Hai Precision (2317 TT), Nanya Technology...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Historically High Premium Cracks; ChipMOS & CHT Opportunities

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Himax (HIMX US): Silicon Photonics Becomes Strategic Imperative for Foundries, Reinforcing Long View

​Latest developments show silicon photonics becoming essential for leading foundries as AI demands strain chip interconnect tech. Himax well...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Latest developments show silicon photonics becoming essential for leading foundries as AI demands strain chip interconnect tech. Himax well...