Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist, Objective Analysis

Jim Handy

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist

Objective Analysis

Objective Analysis offers third-party independent market research and data for the semiconductor industry and investors in the semiconductor industry.

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

For the past couple of decades businesses have explained that PC demand increases with  the introduction of new Windows operating systems.  A close examination of the relationship between DRAM gigabyte demand and Windows introduction dates casts this theory into question.

For the past couple of decades businesses have explained that PC demand increases with  the introduction of new Windows operating systems.  A close examination of the relationship between DRAM gigabyte demand and Windows introduction dates casts this theory into question.

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 12th. The aggregated short interest was USD47.7bn.</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 Shin Kong Financial, Yang Ming Marine, UMC, Realtek Semiconductor, TSMC.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 12th. The aggregated short interest was USD47.7bn.
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 Shin Kong Financial, Yang Ming Marine, UMC, Realtek Semiconductor, TSMC.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jun 12th): Shin Kong Financial, Yang Ming Marine, UMC, TSMC

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

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (TSM US)

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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 Memory's price surge stalled month-over-month. The median memory name's sequential revenue growth fell from +32% in April to +4% in May, back at its no-cycle baseline.</li>
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 The PC pull-forward could be unwinding a quarter early. Acer's and ASUS's revenue both fell roughly 16% month-over-month, against positive seasonality, with neither company commenting.</li>
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 AI server demand is so far untouched, and it is not lifting everything. A fifth straight month of ramp, Hon Hai re-accelerating, a record TSMC month.</li>
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 Memory's price surge stalled month-over-month. The median memory name's sequential revenue growth fell from +32% in April to +4% in May, back at its no-cycle baseline.

 The PC pull-forward could be unwinding a quarter early. Acer's and ASUS's revenue both fell roughly 16% month-over-month, against positive seasonality, with neither company commenting.

 AI server demand is so far untouched, and it is not lifting everything. A fifth straight month of ramp, Hon Hai re-accelerating, a record TSMC month.


Taiwan Revenue Signals -- Memory Growth Stalls While AI Servers Remain Robust

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 5th. The aggregated short interest was USD49.0bn.</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 Shin Kong Financial, TSMC, Compal Electronics, Catcher Technology, Fubon Financial.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 5th. The aggregated short interest was USD49.0bn.
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 Shin Kong Financial, TSMC, Compal Electronics, Catcher Technology, Fubon Financial.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jun 5th): Shin Kong Financial, TSMC, Compal Electronics, Fubon Financial

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 29th. The aggregated short interest was USD49.0bn.</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 Shin Kong Financial, Quanta Computer, Innolux, Delta Electronics, ASE Industrial.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of May 29th. The aggregated short interest was USD49.0bn.
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 Shin Kong Financial, Quanta Computer, Innolux, Delta Electronics, ASE Industrial.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 29th): Shin Kong Financial, Quanta Computer, Innolux, ASE Industrial

Taiwan

Acer Inc. manufactures and distributes semiconductor products, personal computers, computer peripherals, multimedia products, and computer software. The Company also provides maintenance and repair services to customers.  In addition, Acer Inc. operates real estate business. The Company markets its products under the Acer brand name.

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Windows' Impact on Chip Sales

For the past couple of decades businesses have explained that PC demand increases with the introduction of new Windows operating systems. A close...

Jim Handy

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jun 12th): Shin Kong Financial, Yang Ming Marine, UMC, TSMC

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, Yang Ming Marine, UMC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Revenue Signals -- Memory Growth Stalls While AI Servers Remain Robust

Memory prices stalled, PC pull-forward unwinding early, AI server demand remains strong but not boosting all sectors. We analyze the Taiwan AI...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jun 5th): Shin Kong Financial, TSMC, Compal Electronics, Fubon Financial

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, TSMC, Compal Electronics,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 29th): Shin Kong Financial, Quanta Computer, Innolux, ASE Industrial

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, Quanta Computer, Innolux,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Windows' Impact on Chip Sales

For the past couple of decades businesses have explained that PC demand increases with the introduction of new Windows operating systems. A close...

Jim Handy

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jun 12th): Shin Kong Financial, Yang Ming Marine, UMC, TSMC

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, Yang Ming Marine, UMC,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Revenue Signals -- Memory Growth Stalls While AI Servers Remain Robust

​Memory prices stalled, PC pull-forward unwinding early, AI server demand remains strong but not boosting all sectors. We analyze the Taiwan AI...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jun 5th): Shin Kong Financial, TSMC, Compal Electronics, Fubon Financial

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, TSMC, Compal Electronics,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (May 29th): Shin Kong Financial, Quanta Computer, Innolux, ASE Industrial

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial, Quanta Computer, Innolux,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Memory prices stalled, PC pull-forward unwinding early, AI server demand remains strong but not boosting all sectors. We analyze the Taiwan AI...