Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mediatek-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:772:1" rel="noopener">Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)</a>’s 4Q25 performance is expected to remain roughly flat QoQ, compared with 3Q25.  </li>
<li>Based on the product launch cycles of major smartphone manufacturers, by the end of 2026, the 2nm process will be adopted in multiple flagship chips</li>
<li>At the China Mobile Global Partner Conference on October 10, MediaTek showcased a range of its latest products</li>
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Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)’s 4Q25 performance is expected to remain roughly flat QoQ, compared with 3Q25.  
Based on the product launch cycles of major smartphone manufacturers, by the end of 2026, the 2nm process will be adopted in multiple flagship chips
At the China Mobile Global Partner Conference on October 10, MediaTek showcased a range of its latest products


MediaTek (2454.TT): 4Q25 Expected to Be Flat QoQ; D9600 Mass Production Scheduled for Late 2026.

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 10th. The aggregated holding was USD1,381.0bn.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD139mln. 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, Delta Electronics, China Development Financial, Quanta Computer, Hon Hai Precision, China Development Financial, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Delta Electronics, Hon Hai Precision.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 10th. The aggregated holding was USD1,381.0bn.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD139mln. 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, Delta Electronics, China Development Financial, Quanta Computer, Hon Hai Precision, China Development Financial, Quanta Computer, TSMC, Delta Electronics, Hon Hai Precision.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Oct 10th): TSMC, Delta Electronics, China Development Financial

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 10th. The aggregated short interest was USD27.2bn.</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 Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology, Winbond Electronics, King Slide Works, Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology, Winbond Electronics, King Slide Works.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of TWSE Stocks as of Oct 10th. The aggregated short interest was USD27.2bn.
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 Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology, Winbond Electronics, King Slide Works, Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology, Winbond Electronics, King Slide Works.


TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 10th): Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology

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’s Grip Tightens: 2Q25 Market Share Hits New Heights; September Revenue Implies Even More Taken</li>
<li>TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): U.S. Stocks Plunged on October 10 Under Heavy Selling Pressure. </li>
<li>PC Monitor: Dell Doubles Multi-Year Forecasts; AI PC Up-Cycle, Art Thou Finally Here? </li>
</ul>


TSMC’s Grip Tightens: 2Q25 Market Share Hits New Heights; September Revenue Implies Even More Taken
TSMC (2330.TT; TSM.US): U.S. Stocks Plunged on October 10 Under Heavy Selling Pressure. 
PC Monitor: Dell Doubles Multi-Year Forecasts; AI PC Up-Cycle, Art Thou Finally Here? 


Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC's Market Share Keeps Rising; Semi Revenues Show AI the Only Pillar; AI PCs

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<li>TSMC: +19% Premium; Good Level to Close Out for Those Short the ADR Spread</li>
<li>UMC: -3.9% Discount; Rare Deep Discount Good Level to Long the ADR Spread</li>
<li>ASE: -5.5% Discount; Any Spread Below Parity a Good Level to Long the ADR Spread</li>
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TSMC: +19% Premium; Good Level to Close Out for Those Short the ADR Spread
UMC: -3.9% Discount; Rare Deep Discount Good Level to Long the ADR Spread
ASE: -5.5% Discount; Any Spread Below Parity a Good Level to Long the ADR Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: Weak US Friday Session Opens Up Wide Opportunities Across the Board

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.

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR (TSM US)

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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR (TSM US)

MediaTek (2454.TT): 4Q25 Expected to Be Flat QoQ; D9600 Mass Production Scheduled for Late 2026.

Mediatek Inc's 4Q25 performance expected to stay flat, announces 2nm chip tape-out for late 2026 mass production. MediaTek showcased a range of...

Patrick Liao

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Oct 10th): TSMC, Delta Electronics, China Development Financial

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC (2330 TT), Delta Electronics (2308 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 10th): Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Accton Technology (2345 TT), Yageo (2327 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: Weak US Friday Session Opens Up Wide Opportunities Across the Board

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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MediaTek (2454.TT): 4Q25 Expected to Be Flat QoQ; D9600 Mass Production Scheduled for Late 2026.

​Mediatek Inc's 4Q25 performance expected to stay flat, announces 2nm chip tape-out for late 2026 mass production. MediaTek showcased a range of...

Patrick Liao

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Oct 10th): TSMC, Delta Electronics, China Development Financial

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and highlighted foreign holding changes in TSMC (2330 TT), Delta Electronics (2308 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

TWSE Short Interest Weekly (Oct 10th): Accton Technology, Yageo, Lite-On Technology

We analyzed TWSE short interest report for the past week and highlighted short interest changes in Accton Technology (2345 TT), Yageo (2327 TT),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC's Market Share Keeps Rising; Semi Revenues Show AI the Only Pillar; AI PCs

​TSMC dominates market share, while Dell sees promising growth in PC monitor sales. US stocks plummet under selling pressure.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: Weak US Friday Session Opens Up Wide Opportunities Across the Board

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

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Mediatek Inc's 4Q25 performance expected to stay flat, announces 2nm chip tape-out for late 2026 mass production. MediaTek showcased a range of...

TSMC dominates market share, while Dell sees promising growth in PC monitor sales. US stocks plummet under selling pressure.