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 analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-Taiwan in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on Formosa Plastics, Yang Ming Marine, TSMC, China Development Financial, China Steel, Compal Electronics, MediaTek.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-Taiwan in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on Formosa Plastics, Yang Ming Marine, TSMC, China Development Financial, China Steel, Compal Electronics, MediaTek.


MS-Taiwan Index Earning Revision (Jun): Formosa Plastics, Yang Ming Marine, TSMC, China Steel

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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<li>Micron last week reported an 84.9% gross margin and guided next-quarter revenue near US$50bn, and foreign brokers raised targets across Taiwan's memory makers as the shortage runs past 2027.</li>
<li>Foreign investors net sold a record NT$177.4bn of Taiwan stocks on June 24, even as Taiwan's May export orders rose 47% year on year for a 16th straight month.</li>
<li>Korea unveiled a combined US$1.3tn, decade-long chip plan, and Samsung and SK Hynix shares fell on June 29 as investors weighed heavy capex against near-term cash returns.</li>
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Micron last week reported an 84.9% gross margin and guided next-quarter revenue near US$50bn, and foreign brokers raised targets across Taiwan's memory makers as the shortage runs past 2027.
Foreign investors net sold a record NT$177.4bn of Taiwan stocks on June 24, even as Taiwan's May export orders rose 47% year on year for a 16th straight month.
Korea unveiled a combined US$1.3tn, decade-long chip plan, and Samsung and SK Hynix shares fell on June 29 as investors weighed heavy capex against near-term cash returns.


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Micron Guides Memory to US$50bn, Korea's US$1.3tn Bet Sends Memory Shares Lower

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 26th. The aggregated holding was USD2,204.5bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD8,550mln. 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, Winbond Electronics, Hon Hai Precision, ASE Industrial, King Yuan Electronics.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 26th. The aggregated holding was USD2,204.5bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD8,550mln. 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, Winbond Electronics, Hon Hai Precision, ASE Industrial, King Yuan Electronics.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 26th): TSMC, Winbond Electronics, Hon Hai Precision, ASE Industrial

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 26th. The aggregated short interest was USD45.1bn.</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, King Yuan Electronics, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing, Innolux, China Steel.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Jun 26th. The aggregated short interest was USD45.1bn.
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, King Yuan Electronics, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing, Innolux, China Steel.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jun 26th): Shin Kong Financial, King Yuan Electronics, Innolux

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)

<p>The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics for August have just been released, and revenues increased for the second sequential month, a positive sign in a puzzling year.  All in all, it appears that the semiconductor sector is faring well despite the pandemic.  It's far too soon to call this growth a trend, though, but it currently appears that the industry is poised to grow at its historical 3.9% annual average rate.</p>

The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics for August have just been released, and revenues increased for the second sequential month, a positive sign in a puzzling year.  All in all, it appears that the semiconductor sector is faring well despite the pandemic.  It's far too soon to call this growth a trend, though, but it currently appears that the industry is poised to grow at its historical 3.9% annual average rate.

Taiwan

MediaTek Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company provides SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, DVD and Blu-ray products.

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MS-Taiwan Index Earning Revision (Jun): Formosa Plastics, Yang Ming Marine, TSMC, China Steel

We analyzed MS-Taiwan's consensus for Jun 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in Formosa Plastics, Yang Ming Marine, TSMC, China Development...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Micron Guides Memory to US$50bn, Korea's US$1.3tn Bet Sends Memory Shares Lower

Taiwan's memory makers see increased targets as Micron reports strong margins and revenue guidance, while Korea's chip plan impacts Samsung and SK...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 26th): TSMC, Winbond Electronics, Hon Hai Precision, ASE Industrial

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC, Winbond Electronics, Hon Hai Precision,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jun 26th): Shin Kong Financial, King Yuan Electronics, Innolux

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial (2888 TT), King Yuan...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

August Semiconductor Sales Increase

The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics for August have just been released, and revenue

Jim Handy

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MS-Taiwan Index Earning Revision (Jun): Formosa Plastics, Yang Ming Marine, TSMC, China Steel

We analyzed MS-Taiwan's consensus for Jun 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in Formosa Plastics, Yang Ming Marine, TSMC, China Development...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Micron Guides Memory to US$50bn, Korea's US$1.3tn Bet Sends Memory Shares Lower

​Taiwan's memory makers see increased targets as Micron reports strong margins and revenue guidance, while Korea's chip plan impacts Samsung and SK...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Jun 26th): TSMC, Winbond Electronics, Hon Hai Precision, ASE Industrial

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC, Winbond Electronics, Hon Hai Precision,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Jun 26th): Shin Kong Financial, King Yuan Electronics, Innolux

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Shin Kong Financial (2888 TT), King Yuan...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

August Semiconductor Sales Increase

The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics for August have just been released, and revenue

Jim Handy

Taiwan's memory makers see increased targets as Micron reports strong margins and revenue guidance, while Korea's chip plan impacts Samsung and SK...