Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16764:1" rel="noopener">Intel Corp (INTC US)</a> has hired Mr. Lip-Bu Tan as the new CEO effective March 18th. He was formerly a board member of Intel before resigning in June 2024.</li>
<li>The A18 technology node marks a new beginning for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16764:1" rel="noopener">Intel Corp (INTC US)</a>, which is believed to be the new hope, but we approach it with caution.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16764:1" rel="noopener">Intel Corp (INTC US)</a> should focus on developing its own technology and also consider using <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-sp-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8587:1" rel="noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US)</a> as an insurance policy.  </li>
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Intel Corp (INTC US) has hired Mr. Lip-Bu Tan as the new CEO effective March 18th. He was formerly a board member of Intel before resigning in June 2024.
The A18 technology node marks a new beginning for Intel Corp (INTC US), which is believed to be the new hope, but we approach it with caution.

Intel Corp (INTC US) should focus on developing its own technology and also consider using Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US) as an insurance policy.  


Intel (INTC.US): Exploring a Tough Journey. (III)

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

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

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>TSMC Eyes Intel Foundry Joint Venture: Strategic Expansion or Risky Bet?</li>
<li>TSMC Addresses U.S. Expansion Concerns: Strengthens TSMC Position &amp; Positive for Semi Industry Capex </li>
<li>MWC Barcelona Showcased The 6G Showdown: MediaTek Vs. Qualcomm in the Race for Wireless Supremacy </li>
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TSMC Eyes Intel Foundry Joint Venture: Strategic Expansion or Risky Bet?
TSMC Addresses U.S. Expansion Concerns: Strengthens TSMC Position &amp; Positive for Semi Industry Capex 
MWC Barcelona Showcased The 6G Showdown: MediaTek Vs. Qualcomm in the Race for Wireless Supremacy 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: If TSMC Joins Intel for Foundry, It Will Entrench Dominance; Structural Long

Podcast On the Business of Semiconductors, The Circuit

The Circuit

Podcast On the Business of Semiconductors

A Podcast On the Business of Semiconductors. With Jay Goldberg and Ben Bajarin

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The Mobile World Congress had a record attendance of 110,000 people this year, but some are questioning its relevance in the semiconductor industry</li><li>Major chip companies had reduced presence at the event, signaling a shift away from semiconductor topics towards other emerging technologies like AI and data centers</li><li>The telecom industry, which the event primarily caters to, is facing challenges with stagnant growth and operators are hesitant to upgrade to 6G, leading to a downbeat atmosphere for equipment suppliers at the event.</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.</em></p>

The Mobile World Congress had a record attendance of 110,000 people this year, but some are questioning its relevance in the semiconductor industryMajor chip companies had reduced presence at the event, signaling a shift away from semiconductor topics towards other emerging technologies like AI and data centersThe telecom industry, which the event primarily caters to, is facing challenges with stagnant growth and operators are hesitant to upgrade to 6G, leading to a downbeat atmosphere for equipment suppliers at the event.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Episode 108: MWC Observations, MRVL and AVGO Earnings, Apple's new Devices

Technology / Semiconductor / Internet Research

Nicolas Baratte

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<li>Following Broadcom CEO saying “no” and TSMC investing another US$100bn in Arizona, speculations of an Intel takeover have subsided.</li>
<li>On the increase, rumors of further Intel 18A delays and production push out. This means more outsourcing to TSMC for longer as mentioned by Intel’s IR last week.</li>
<li>Now is not a good time to buy Semiconductor stocks, but AMD and TSMC will benefit.</li>
</ul>


Following Broadcom CEO saying “no” and TSMC investing another US$100bn in Arizona, speculations of an Intel takeover have subsided.
On the increase, rumors of further Intel 18A delays and production push out. This means more outsourcing to TSMC for longer as mentioned by Intel’s IR last week.
Now is not a good time to buy Semiconductor stocks, but AMD and TSMC will benefit.


The Intel Drama Goes On. No Buyer It Seems, Who Would? More Wafers Made at TSMC for Longer.

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>Constituent changes to the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-500-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22886:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P500 INDEX</a> and capping changes will result in a round-trip trade of US$16.3bn across the Select Sector indices and the S&amp;P500 Equal Weight Index.</li>
<li>The Select Sector index trackers and S&amp;P500 Equal Weight trackers will need to buy the adds to the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-500-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22886:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P500 INDEX</a> and sell the deletes, further increasing flow for the stocks.</li>
<li>The flows will change over the next week as stock prices move around, and final capping is done after the close on 14 March.</li>
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Constituent changes to the S&amp;P500 INDEX and capping changes will result in a round-trip trade of US$16.3bn across the Select Sector indices and the S&amp;P500 Equal Weight Index.
The Select Sector index trackers and S&amp;P500 Equal Weight trackers will need to buy the adds to the S&amp;P500 INDEX and sell the deletes, further increasing flow for the stocks.
The flows will change over the next week as stock prices move around, and final capping is done after the close on 14 March.


Select Sector Indices and S&P Equal Weight Rebalance: US$16.3bn Trade; Big Impact for EXE, TKO

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Broadcom Inc. designs, develops, and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. The Company offers storage adapters, controllers, networking processors, motion control encoders, and optical sensors, as well as infrastructure and security software to modernize, optimize, and secure the most complex hybrid environments. Broadcom serves customers worldwide.

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Intel (INTC.US): Exploring a Tough Journey. (III)

Intel Corp has a new CEO, Mr. Lip-Bu Tan, and is entering a new technology node cautiously, relying on its own technology and Taiwan Semiconductor...

Patrick Liao

Taiwan Tech Weekly: If TSMC Joins Intel for Foundry, It Will Entrench Dominance; Structural Long

TSMC considers joint venture with Intel, addresses US expansion concerns. Mediatek competes with Qualcomm in the 6G race at MWC Barcelona.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Episode 108: MWC Observations, MRVL and AVGO Earnings, Apple's new Devices

Overall, the speaker reflects on the changing landscape of Mobile World Congress, with a decreased emphasis on semiconductors and a growing focus...

The Circuit

The Intel Drama Goes On. No Buyer It Seems, Who Would? More Wafers Made at TSMC for Longer.

Speculations of Intel takeover subside as TSMC invests in Arizona. Intel production delays lead to more outsourcing to TSMC. Semiconductor stocks...

Nicolas Baratte

Select Sector Indices and S&P Equal Weight Rebalance: US$16.3bn Trade; Big Impact for EXE, TKO

Constituent changes to the S&P500 and capping changes result in a round-trip trade of US$16.3bn for the Select Sector. ECE, DASH, AMZN, TKO, TSLA,...

Brian Freitas

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Intel (INTC.US): Exploring a Tough Journey. (III)

​Intel Corp has a new CEO, Mr. Lip-Bu Tan, and is entering a new technology node cautiously, relying on its own technology and Taiwan Semiconductor...

Patrick Liao

Taiwan Tech Weekly: If TSMC Joins Intel for Foundry, It Will Entrench Dominance; Structural Long

​TSMC considers joint venture with Intel, addresses US expansion concerns. Mediatek competes with Qualcomm in the 6G race at MWC Barcelona.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Episode 108: MWC Observations, MRVL and AVGO Earnings, Apple's new Devices

Overall, the speaker reflects on the changing landscape of Mobile World Congress, with a decreased emphasis on semiconductors and a growing focus...

The Circuit

The Intel Drama Goes On. No Buyer It Seems, Who Would? More Wafers Made at TSMC for Longer.

​Speculations of Intel takeover subside as TSMC invests in Arizona. Intel production delays lead to more outsourcing to TSMC. Semiconductor stocks...

Nicolas Baratte

Select Sector Indices and S&P Equal Weight Rebalance: US$16.3bn Trade; Big Impact for EXE, TKO

Constituent changes to the S&P500 and capping changes result in a round-trip trade of US$16.3bn for the Select Sector. ECE, DASH, AMZN, TKO, TSLA,...

Brian Freitas

Intel Corp has a new CEO, Mr. Lip-Bu Tan, and is entering a new technology node cautiously, relying on its own technology and Taiwan Semiconductor...

TSMC considers joint venture with Intel, addresses US expansion concerns. Mediatek competes with Qualcomm in the 6G race at MWC Barcelona.

Speculations of Intel takeover subside as TSMC invests in Arizona. Intel production delays lead to more outsourcing to TSMC. Semiconductor stocks...