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

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>TSMC: +14.9% Premium; Spread Has Fallen Close to Long Levels</li>
<li>UMC: -2.6% Discount; Good Level to Go Long the Spread</li>
<li>ASE: -3.2% Discount; Spread at Extreme Low, Good Level to Go Long</li>
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TSMC: +14.9% Premium; Spread Has Fallen Close to Long Levels
UMC: -2.6% Discount; Good Level to Go Long the Spread
ASE: -3.2% Discount; Spread at Extreme Low, Good Level to Go Long


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Close to Long Level; UMC & ASE Deep Discounts

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

<ul><li>DeepSeek is a significant factor driving global chip demand with implications for various industries including automotive.</li><li>Tesla and Tata are in talks regarding the sourcing of EV components, highlighting the growing importance of electric vehicles in the market.</li><li>Tim Cook's visit to China to discuss collaboration with DeepSeek signals potential advancements in the supply chain and technology sectors.</li></ul>

DeepSeek is a significant factor driving global chip demand with implications for various industries including automotive.Tesla and Tata are in talks regarding the sourcing of EV components, highlighting the growing importance of electric vehicles in the market.Tim Cook's visit to China to discuss collaboration with DeepSeek signals potential advancements in the supply chain and technology sectors.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Mar-2025): DeepSeek impacts chip demand globally.

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<li>NVIDIA GTC 2025 Last Week -- Delta Electronics Expands Role in Nvidia Ecosystem Showcasing AI-Centric Power Solutions</li>
<li>Foxconn's Huge EV Bet Pays Off: Key Mitsubishi Win Could Spark Additional Automaker Deals to Come </li>
<li>Semiconductors. Key Indicator Updates, 2024 In Review, and 2025 Forecasts </li>
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NVIDIA GTC 2025 Last Week -- Delta Electronics Expands Role in Nvidia Ecosystem Showcasing AI-Centric Power Solutions
Foxconn's Huge EV Bet Pays Off: Key Mitsubishi Win Could Spark Additional Automaker Deals to Come 
Semiconductors. Key Indicator Updates, 2024 In Review, and 2025 Forecasts 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Delta At Nvidia GTC 2025; Foxconn EV Strategy Win; Key Semi Industry Indicators

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<li>TSMC: +20% Premium; Wait for Higher Premium Before Shorting, ADR Headroom Has Increased Further</li>
<li>UMC: -1.6% Discount; Wait for Lower Discount Before Going Long</li>
<li>ASE: -0.1% Discount; Discounts Are Good Level to Long the Spread Given Maxed Headroom</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +20% Premium; Wait for Higher Premium Before Shorting, ADR Headroom Has Increased Further
UMC: -1.6% Discount; Wait for Lower Discount Before Going Long
ASE: -0.1% Discount; Discounts Are Good Level to Long the Spread Given Maxed Headroom


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Headroom Increases Again; ASE at Discount a Long Opportunity

Technology / Semiconductor / Internet Research

Nicolas Baratte

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<li>The latest TSMC taking over Intel Foundry was on 13 March and involved joint investments by AMD, Broadcom, Nvidia, Qualcomm. Complicated.</li>
<li>Yesterday, TSMC Board member and Taiwan Minister of National Development Paul LIU flatly denied: “such a topic has never been discussed at the board level”.</li>
<li>As a result, Intel stock declined -6% yesterday. TSMC has corrected by -16% since early Feb. The stock is at average valuations, no obvious upside to Consensus.</li>
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The latest TSMC taking over Intel Foundry was on 13 March and involved joint investments by AMD, Broadcom, Nvidia, Qualcomm. Complicated.
Yesterday, TSMC Board member and Taiwan Minister of National Development Paul LIU flatly denied: “such a topic has never been discussed at the board level”.
As a result, Intel stock declined -6% yesterday. TSMC has corrected by -16% since early Feb. The stock is at average valuations, no obvious upside to Consensus.


TSMC Takeover of Intel: An Official Denial

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.

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) (2330 TT)

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Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Close to Long Level; UMC & ASE Deep Discounts

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Mar-2025): DeepSeek impacts chip demand globally.

DeepSeek influencing chip demand, Tesla considering Tata for EV components, Tim Cook in China for supply chain collaboration, TSMC denies Intel...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Delta At Nvidia GTC 2025; Foxconn EV Strategy Win; Key Semi Industry Indicators

NVIDIA GTC 2025: Delta Electronics showcases AI-centric power solutions, Foxconn's EV bet pays off with Mitsubishi win, and semiconductor updates...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Headroom Increases Again; ASE at Discount a Long Opportunity

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TSMC Takeover of Intel: An Official Denial

TSMC's rumored takeover of Intel Foundry denied by board member, causing Intel stock to decline -6%. TSMC stock has corrected by -16% since early...

Nicolas Baratte

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Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Close to Long Level; UMC & ASE Deep Discounts

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Mar-2025): DeepSeek impacts chip demand globally.

DeepSeek influencing chip demand, Tesla considering Tata for EV components, Tim Cook in China for supply chain collaboration, TSMC denies Intel...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Delta At Nvidia GTC 2025; Foxconn EV Strategy Win; Key Semi Industry Indicators

​NVIDIA GTC 2025: Delta Electronics showcases AI-centric power solutions, Foxconn's EV bet pays off with Mitsubishi win, and semiconductor updates...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Headroom Increases Again; ASE at Discount a Long Opportunity

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

TSMC Takeover of Intel: An Official Denial

​TSMC's rumored takeover of Intel Foundry denied by board member, causing Intel stock to decline -6%. TSMC stock has corrected by -16% since early...

Nicolas Baratte

NVIDIA GTC 2025: Delta Electronics showcases AI-centric power solutions, Foxconn's EV bet pays off with Mitsubishi win, and semiconductor updates...

TSMC's rumored takeover of Intel Foundry denied by board member, causing Intel stock to decline -6%. TSMC stock has corrected by -16% since early...