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

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

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<li>Taiwan's Largest Space Technologies Conference Is Happening This Week-- Hon Hai Is Title Sponsor Showcasing Its Satellites; We Are Also Attending</li>
<li>TSMC’s 2nm Breakthrough: Kaohsiung Fab Ahead of Schedule, Apple and AMD Poised as Early Adopters</li>
<li>AI Driving the Emergence of a US$2bn Humanoid Robot Market by 2027E</li>
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Taiwan's Largest Space Technologies Conference Is Happening This Week-- Hon Hai Is Title Sponsor Showcasing Its Satellites; We Are Also Attending
TSMC’s 2nm Breakthrough: Kaohsiung Fab Ahead of Schedule, Apple and AMD Poised as Early Adopters
AI Driving the Emergence of a US$2bn Humanoid Robot Market by 2027E


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Taiwan's Space Tech Conference This Week; AI Driving New Humanoid Robot Industry

Technology / Semiconductor / Internet Research

Nicolas Baratte

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Samsung Semiconductor re-org, new reporting lines, top management promotions and demotions, but the same people. That's going to solve problems? Qualcomm gives up on buying Intel - good idea. </li>
<li>Xiaomi to launch its smartphone chip, but what for? Intel launching a PC GPU again . Apple delays or abandons 2nm for M5 chip (too expensive). TSMC increasing CoWoS again. </li>
<li>China - US worsening relations, side effect is over buying, over stocking of semiconductors? is there a bunch of inventories in China that we can't see?  </li>
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Samsung Semiconductor re-org, new reporting lines, top management promotions and demotions, but the same people. That's going to solve problems? Qualcomm gives up on buying Intel - good idea. 
Xiaomi to launch its smartphone chip, but what for? Intel launching a PC GPU again . Apple delays or abandons 2nm for M5 chip (too expensive). TSMC increasing CoWoS again. 
China - US worsening relations, side effect is over buying, over stocking of semiconductors? is there a bunch of inventories in China that we can't see?  


Tech News This Week: Samsung Re-Org, QCOM Gives up on Intel, TSMC Increase CoWoS, Apple Delays 2nm

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<li>Gross Margins Aggregate Data - Shows Taiwan Semiconductor Companies Under Pressure</li>
<li>How TSMC and GlobalWafers show two very different margin environments; However everyone needs to manage rising energy costs into 2025E</li>
<li>Aggregate Inventory Levels -- Inventory Days Declining Trend is a Positive Sign</li>
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Gross Margins Aggregate Data - Shows Taiwan Semiconductor Companies Under Pressure
How TSMC and GlobalWafers show two very different margin environments; However everyone needs to manage rising energy costs into 2025E
Aggregate Inventory Levels -- Inventory Days Declining Trend is a Positive Sign


Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Aggregate Analysis: Margins Challenged; Inventory Data Positive

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<li>TSMC: +20.4% Premium; ADR Premium is Approaching a Short Level</li>
<li>UMC: +0.7% Premium; Short Interest Soars to New Two-Year Highs</li>
<li>ASE: +4.2% Premium; ADR Headroom Falls to 100% Maxed Out</li>
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TSMC: +20.4% Premium; ADR Premium is Approaching a Short Level
UMC: +0.7% Premium; Short Interest Soars to New Two-Year Highs
ASE: +4.2% Premium; ADR Headroom Falls to 100% Maxed Out


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Approaching Short Level; UMC Short Interest Soars Higher

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<li>US Set to Unveil New Wave of Semiconductor Restrictions on China</li>
<li>Hon Hai Subsidiary Says Progress for Nvidia GB200 Servers is Smooth, Mass Production in 2025E</li>
<li>PC Monitor: Dell &amp; HPQ Highlight Sharp Divide Between Corporate and Consumer PC Demand; Shares Slump </li>
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US Set to Unveil New Wave of Semiconductor Restrictions on China
Hon Hai Subsidiary Says Progress for Nvidia GB200 Servers is Smooth, Mass Production in 2025E
PC Monitor: Dell &amp; HPQ Highlight Sharp Divide Between Corporate and Consumer PC Demand; Shares Slump 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: New China Tech Restrictions Monday; PC Demand Commercial Vs. Consumer Disconnect

Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. manufactures and markets integrated circuits. The Company provides the following services: wafer manufacturing, wafer probing, assembly and testing, mask production, and design services. TSMC's ICs are used in computer, communication, consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial equipment industries.

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Taiwan Tech Weekly: Taiwan's Space Tech Conference This Week; AI Driving New Humanoid Robot Industry

Taiwan's space tech conference features Hon Hai's satellites; TSMC's 2nm breakthrough with Apple and AMD; AI driving $2bn humanoid robot market by...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech News This Week: Samsung Re-Org, QCOM Gives up on Intel, TSMC Increase CoWoS, Apple Delays 2nm

Samsung re-orgs, Qualcomm backs off from Intel purchase, Xiaomi enters chip market, Intel introduces PC GPU, Apple delays 2nm for M5, TSMC boosts...

Nicolas Baratte

Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Aggregate Analysis: Margins Challenged; Inventory Data Positive

Taiwan semiconductor companies facing pressure on gross margins. Rising energy costs a concern through 2025, but declining inventory days a...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Approaching Short Level; UMC Short Interest Soars Higher

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: New China Tech Restrictions Monday; PC Demand Commercial Vs. Consumer Disconnect

US is imposing new restrictions on China in semiconductor industry, Hon Hai subsidiary progressing smoothly with Nvidia servers, Dell and HPQ...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Taiwan Tech Weekly: Taiwan's Space Tech Conference This Week; AI Driving New Humanoid Robot Industry

​Taiwan's space tech conference features Hon Hai's satellites; TSMC's 2nm breakthrough with Apple and AMD; AI driving $2bn humanoid robot market by...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech News This Week: Samsung Re-Org, QCOM Gives up on Intel, TSMC Increase CoWoS, Apple Delays 2nm

​Samsung re-orgs, Qualcomm backs off from Intel purchase, Xiaomi enters chip market, Intel introduces PC GPU, Apple delays 2nm for M5, TSMC boosts...

Nicolas Baratte

Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Aggregate Analysis: Margins Challenged; Inventory Data Positive

​Taiwan semiconductor companies facing pressure on gross margins. Rising energy costs a concern through 2025, but declining inventory days a...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Approaching Short Level; UMC Short Interest Soars Higher

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: New China Tech Restrictions Monday; PC Demand Commercial Vs. Consumer Disconnect

​US is imposing new restrictions on China in semiconductor industry, Hon Hai subsidiary progressing smoothly with Nvidia servers, Dell and HPQ...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan's space tech conference features Hon Hai's satellites; TSMC's 2nm breakthrough with Apple and AMD; AI driving $2bn humanoid robot market by...

Samsung re-orgs, Qualcomm backs off from Intel purchase, Xiaomi enters chip market, Intel introduces PC GPU, Apple delays 2nm for M5, TSMC boosts...

Taiwan semiconductor companies facing pressure on gross margins. Rising energy costs a concern through 2025, but declining inventory days a...

US is imposing new restrictions on China in semiconductor industry, Hon Hai subsidiary progressing smoothly with Nvidia servers, Dell and HPQ...