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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.

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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (TSM US)

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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<li>TSMC: Premium Soars to +15.2%, Good Level to Consider Shorting the Spread</li>
<li>UMC: Spread Bounces from Lows to Relatively Extreme High of +1.9%; Good Level to Short</li>
<li>ASE: Spread Soars to Near All-Time High of +15.5%; Consider Shorting the Spread</li>
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TSMC: Premium Soars to +15.2%, Good Level to Consider Shorting the Spread
UMC: Spread Bounces from Lows to Relatively Extreme High of +1.9%; Good Level to Short
ASE: Spread Soars to Near All-Time High of +15.5%; Consider Shorting the Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC & ASE Spreads Surge to Extremes; CHT Shorts Massing Pre-Earnings

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<li>TSMC: +9.2% Premium, Major Breakdown From Previous Historically Extreme High</li>
<li>UMC: -1.9% Discount, Is Near Low End of Historical Range</li>
<li>ASE: +10.4%; ADR Short Interest Jumps to Very High Level vs. History</li>
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TSMC: +9.2% Premium, Major Breakdown From Previous Historically Extreme High
UMC: -1.9% Discount, Is Near Low End of Historical Range
ASE: +10.4%; ADR Short Interest Jumps to Very High Level vs. History


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Breaks Down From Extreme, UMC Discount Near Historical Low

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<li>TSMC: +16.2%, Bounced Back to Historically Extreme Level, Consider Short</li>
<li>UMC: -0.3% Discount, Flipped to Positive and Now Negative Again</li>
<li>ASE: +15.3% Premium; Bounced Back to Extreme Highs, Short the Spread</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +16.2%, Bounced Back to Historically Extreme Level, Consider Short
UMC: -0.3% Discount, Flipped to Positive and Now Negative Again
ASE: +15.3% Premium; Bounced Back to Extreme Highs, Short the Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC, ASE Spreads Bounce Back to Historically Extreme Highs

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<li>TSMC: +11.8% Premium -- Falling Closer to Its Historical Range</li>
<li>ASE: +9.2% Premium; Further Breakdown Could Indicate Return to Previous Trading Range</li>
<li>CHT: -1.8% Discount -- Good Level to Long the Spread</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +11.8% Premium -- Falling Closer to Its Historical Range
ASE: +9.2% Premium; Further Breakdown Could Indicate Return to Previous Trading Range
CHT: -1.8% Discount -- Good Level to Long the Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Continues Falling from Extreme Level; CHT at Unusual Discount

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<li>TSMC: +15% ADR Premium; Likely to Trend Further Lower Over Time</li>
<li>UMC: -2.3% Discount; Decent Level to Long the ADR vs. Short Local</li>
<li>ASE: +11.6% Premium; Continue to Advocate Shorting the Spread Here</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +15% ADR Premium; Likely to Trend Further Lower Over Time
UMC: -2.3% Discount; Decent Level to Long the ADR vs. Short Local
ASE: +11.6% Premium; Continue to Advocate Shorting the Spread Here


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Premium Slumped But Remains Extreme; UMC at a Discount

Taiwan

ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. offers assembly and testing services. The Company provides outsourced assembly, semiconductor testing, semiconductor packaging, and other related services. ASE Technology Holding operates in Taiwan.

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ASE Technology Holding (ASX US)

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC & ASE Spreads Surge to Extremes; CHT Shorts Massing Pre-Earnings

ADR spreads have surged to historically extreme levels for TSMC, ASE, and UMC. For CHT, we note a surge in short interest for its Taiwan shares...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Breaks Down From Extreme, UMC Discount Near Historical Low

TSMC and ASE ADR premiums fall from extreme highs; ChipMOS and UMC ADR discounts are near the lower end of their historical trading ranges.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC, ASE Spreads Bounce Back to Historically Extreme Highs

ADR spreads for TSMC and ASE have bounced back to historically high levels, opening potential shorting opportunities. CHT bounced back from...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Continues Falling from Extreme Level; CHT at Unusual Discount

TSMC's ADR premium continues to fall from historical highs; ASE's ADR premium has broken down substantially as well. In contrast, CHT's ADRs are at...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Premium Slumped But Remains Extreme; UMC at a Discount

TSMC's ADR premium has fallen but remains at a very high level relative to history. UMC ADR's have fallen to a discount and are at a decent level...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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