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) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

<ul>
<li>TSMC: +21.5% Premium; Historically High Short Interest in the Local Begins to Drop?</li>
<li>ASE: -0.4% Discount; Opportunity to Go Long the ADR Premium</li>
<li>UMC: +0.2% Premium; Wait for More Extreme Levels Before Going Long or Short the Spread</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +21.5% Premium; Historically High Short Interest in the Local Begins to Drop?
ASE: -0.4% Discount; Opportunity to Go Long the ADR Premium
UMC: +0.2% Premium; Wait for More Extreme Levels Before Going Long or Short the Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC ADR Premium Sees Small Breakdown; ASE Discount Long Opportunity

Quantitative Researcher, MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Quantitative Researcher

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Derivatives

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

<ul>
<li>Our model recently signaled that <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing-company" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11230:1" rel="noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) (2330 TT)</a> is overbought. Strangely, it is overbought on the TIME model but not on the PRICE model, a bearish divergence.</li>
<li>On Friday Trump announced that next week he will slap 300% import tariffs on semiconductors imports. TSMC has factories in the United States so in theory it's exempt.</li>
<li>South Korea, Malaysia and Philippines' semiconductor industries are going to be affected the most, leaving TSMC in a very good position BUT <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing-company" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11230:1" rel="noopener">TSMC</a> IS OVERBOUGHT and will pulback soon.
</li>
</ul>


Our model recently signaled that Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) (2330 TT) is overbought. Strangely, it is overbought on the TIME model but not on the PRICE model, a bearish divergence.
On Friday Trump announced that next week he will slap 300% import tariffs on semiconductors imports. TSMC has factories in the United States so in theory it's exempt.
South Korea, Malaysia and Philippines' semiconductor industries are going to be affected the most, leaving TSMC in a very good position BUT TSMC IS OVERBOUGHT and will pulback soon.



TSMC’s Outlook After Trump’s 300% Semiconductor Tariff Bombshell

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

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<li>
<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> disclosed Board of Directors meeting resolutions today.</li>
<li>
<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> 2nm technology manufacturing information leakage issue.</li>
<li>Currently, only TSMC, Samsung, and Intel have achieved trial production at the 2nm node.</li>
</ul>



Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US) disclosed Board of Directors meeting resolutions today.

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US) 2nm technology manufacturing information leakage issue.
Currently, only TSMC, Samsung, and Intel have achieved trial production at the 2nm node.


TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): Board Meeting Resolutions; 2nm Technology Information Leakage Issue.

<ul>
<li>Foxconn Tech invests US$1bn in U.S. robotics, AI, and smart manufacturing over 10 years, expanding into service robotics via RoboTemi stake.</li>
<li>Samsung to surpass US$50bn in U.S. chip investments, adding US$7bn for advanced packaging to compete with TSMC and capture AI/HPC integration opportunities.</li>
<li>Intel faces leadership crisis as CEO Lip Bu Tan’s strategy is criticized; U.S. policy and competitive pressures may accelerate market gains for TSMC and Samsung.</li>
</ul>


Foxconn Tech invests US$1bn in U.S. robotics, AI, and smart manufacturing over 10 years, expanding into service robotics via RoboTemi stake.
Samsung to surpass US$50bn in U.S. chip investments, adding US$7bn for advanced packaging to compete with TSMC and capture AI/HPC integration opportunities.
Intel faces leadership crisis as CEO Lip Bu Tan’s strategy is criticized; U.S. policy and competitive pressures may accelerate market gains for TSMC and Samsung.


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Foxconn US$1bn USA Robotics Push; Samsung Doubles Down on US Fabs; Intel Crisis

<ul>
<li>TSMC: +22.8% Premium; ADR Spread Remains at Historically Extreme Levels</li>
<li>UMC: -0.8% Discount; Wait for More Extreme Levels; Short Interest in ADRs Falling</li>
<li>ASE: -0.1% Discount; Continued Opportunity to Go Long the ADR Spread</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +22.8% Premium; ADR Spread Remains at Historically Extreme Levels
UMC: -0.8% Discount; Wait for More Extreme Levels; Short Interest in ADRs Falling
ASE: -0.1% Discount; Continued Opportunity to Go Long the ADR Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Remains Extreme; UMC ADR Short Interest Falling

Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. manufactures integrated circuits based on its proprietary designs.  The Company offers a comprehensive set of integrated circuit fabrication processes to manufacture CMOS logic, mixed-mode, volatile and non-volatile memory and BiCMOS chips.  Taiwan Semiconductor is an affiliate of Philips Electronics N.V.

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Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC ADR Premium Sees Small Breakdown; ASE Discount 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’s Outlook After Trump’s 300% Semiconductor Tariff Bombshell

Despite being immune from Trump's upcoming 300% import tariffs on semiconductors, TSMC is overbought, according to our model. We expect the stock...

Nico Rosti

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): Board Meeting Resolutions; 2nm Technology Information Leakage Issue.

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US) reveals Board meeting resolutions and 2nm technology manufacturing information leakage issue. TSMC,...

Patrick Liao

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Foxconn US$1bn USA Robotics Push; Samsung Doubles Down on US Fabs; Intel Crisis

Foxconn and Samsung make significant investments in U.S. robotics and chip packaging technology, while Intel faces leadership challenges. TSMC and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Remains Extreme; UMC ADR Short Interest Falling

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC ADR Premium Sees Small Breakdown; ASE Discount 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’s Outlook After Trump’s 300% Semiconductor Tariff Bombshell

​Despite being immune from Trump's upcoming 300% import tariffs on semiconductors, TSMC is overbought, according to our model. We expect the stock...

Nico Rosti

TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): Board Meeting Resolutions; 2nm Technology Information Leakage Issue.

​Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US) reveals Board meeting resolutions and 2nm technology manufacturing information leakage issue. TSMC,...

Patrick Liao

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Foxconn US$1bn USA Robotics Push; Samsung Doubles Down on US Fabs; Intel Crisis

​Foxconn and Samsung make significant investments in U.S. robotics and chip packaging technology, while Intel faces leadership challenges. TSMC and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Spread Remains Extreme; UMC ADR Short Interest Falling

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Despite being immune from Trump's upcoming 300% import tariffs on semiconductors, TSMC is overbought, according to our model. We expect the stock...

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US) reveals Board meeting resolutions and 2nm technology manufacturing information leakage issue. TSMC,...

Foxconn and Samsung make significant investments in U.S. robotics and chip packaging technology, while Intel faces leadership challenges. TSMC and...