Asia and Global Semiconductor and Tech Research

Andrew Lu

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Starting October 13, 2016, TSMC will be the first company to report 3Q16 results and provide 4Q16 guidance to kick off semi/tech earnings season. Driven by iPhone 7, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/666" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:666:1">Apple Inc (AAPL US)</a> Watch 2 production built, open market smartphones in emerging countries, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/191" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1">Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930 KS)</a> Note 7 battery problem, our 3Q16 sales report takeaways suggest y/y strengths in foundry and fabless vendors and q/q strengths in Apple's touch panel/pressure sensor and OEM/EMS vendors.  </li>
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Starting October 13, 2016, TSMC will be the first company to report 3Q16 results and provide 4Q16 guidance to kick off semi/tech earnings season. Driven by iPhone 7, Apple Inc (AAPL US) Watch 2 production built, open market smartphones in emerging countries, and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930 KS) Note 7 battery problem, our 3Q16 sales report takeaways suggest y/y strengths in foundry and fabless vendors and q/q strengths in Apple's touch panel/pressure sensor and OEM/EMS vendors.  

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Taiwan Semi/Tech 3Q Sales Takeaway as an Early Indicator for Global Tech Earnings

Despite recent strong performance (17% ytd) across US and Taiwan semiconductor index, we are turning a bit cautious here because Taiwan Semi/Tech July sales are somehow below seasonal and below our expectations. If analysts start to factor in 3-4% appreciation on NT$ against US starting July, earnings prospects in 2H16 for semi and tech companies might not be as strong as market estimated earlier. In conclusion, we believe not much sales momentum left over before we see a seasonal semiconductor…

Despite recent strong performance (17% ytd) across US and Taiwan semiconductor index, we are turning a bit cautious here because Taiwan Semi/Tech July sales are somehow below seasonal and below our expectations. If analysts start to factor in 3-4% appreciation on NT$ against US starting July, earnings prospects in 2H16 for semi and tech companies might not be as strong as market estimated earlier. In conclusion, we believe not much sales momentum left over before we see a seasonal semiconductor…

Insights from Taiwan Semi/Tech July Sales

Starting July 14, 2016, TSMC will first report 2Q16 results and provide 3Q16 guidance to kick off semi/tech earnings season. Our report takeaways suggest strengths in foundry, fabless, and display vendors to drive Taiwan semi sales recovery of 17% y/y in June and 8 out 12 vendors reported a beat on 2Q16 sales guidance. Despite the strengths, we saw weaknesses in power amplifier, touch panel, and solar vendors and our semi leading indicator fell to 8% in June 2016 from this year peak of 31% in…

Starting July 14, 2016, TSMC will first report 2Q16 results and provide 3Q16 guidance to kick off semi/tech earnings season. Our report takeaways suggest strengths in foundry, fabless, and display vendors to drive Taiwan semi sales recovery of 17% y/y in June and 8 out 12 vendors reported a beat on 2Q16 sales guidance. Despite the strengths, we saw weaknesses in power amplifier, touch panel, and solar vendors and our semi leading indicator fell to 8% in June 2016 from this year peak of 31% in…

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<ul><li>ASE opens its 5th factory in Penang, emphasizing AI-driven smart manufacturing to enhance production efficiency and quality.</li><li>Win Semiconductors plans to expand in optical communications by leveraging SiPh CPO technology, aiming to capitalize on growing market demand.</li><li>DRAM manufacturers are considering discontinuing production of DDR3 and DDR4 by the end of 2025, signaling a shift towards newer technologies.</li></ul>

ASE opens its 5th factory in Penang, emphasizing AI-driven smart manufacturing to enhance production efficiency and quality.Win Semiconductors plans to expand in optical communications by leveraging SiPh CPO technology, aiming to capitalize on growing market demand.DRAM manufacturers are considering discontinuing production of DDR3 and DDR4 by the end of 2025, signaling a shift towards newer technologies.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (19-Feb-2025): ASE opens fifth factory in Penang, with AI-driven smart manufacturing.

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nuvoton-technology-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15913:1" rel="noopener">Nuvoton Technology (4919 TT)</a> will be deleted from the Yuanta/​P-Shares Taiwan Dividend Plus ETF at the close on 20 September. That was expected.</li>
<li>Passive trackers will need to sell 20.3m shares of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nuvoton-technology-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15913:1" rel="noopener">Nuvoton Technology (4919 TT)</a>. That is 7x ADV, 4.8% of shares outstanding and 10.4% of float.</li>
<li>With no change in cumulative excess volume over the last few weeks and only a tiny increase in short interest, there could be more positioning in the stock near-term.</li>
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Nuvoton Technology (4919 TT) will be deleted from the Yuanta/​P-Shares Taiwan Dividend Plus ETF at the close on 20 September. That was expected.
Passive trackers will need to sell 20.3m shares of Nuvoton Technology (4919 TT). That is 7x ADV, 4.8% of shares outstanding and 10.4% of float.
With no change in cumulative excess volume over the last few weeks and only a tiny increase in short interest, there could be more positioning in the stock near-term.


Yuanta/​P-Shares Taiwan Div+ ETF Rebalance: Nuvoton Could Take Another Leg Lower

Taiwan

Win Semiconductors Corp. was founded in 1999. The Company's line of business includes the manufacturing of semiconductors and related solid-state devices.

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Taiwan Semi/Tech 3Q Sales Takeaway as an Early Indicator for Global Tech Earnings

Summary Starting October 13, 2016, TSMC will be the first company to report 3Q16 results and provide 4Q16 guidance to kick off semi/tech earnings...

Andrew Lu

Insights from Taiwan Semi/Tech July Sales

Despite recent strong performance (17% ytd) across US and Taiwan semiconductor index, we are turning a bit cautious here because Taiwan Semi/Tech...

Andrew Lu

Points from Taiwan Semi/Tech 2Q Sales

Starting July 14, 2016, TSMC will first report 2Q16 results and provide 3Q16 guidance to kick off semi/tech earnings season. Our report takeaways...

Andrew Lu

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (19-Feb-2025): ASE opens fifth factory in Penang, with AI-driven smart manufacturing.

ASE opens new factory in Penang, Win Semiconductors advances in optical communications tech, DRAM manufacturers phasing out DDR3 and DDR4, Apple...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Yuanta/P-Shares Taiwan Div+ ETF Rebalance: Nuvoton Could Take Another Leg Lower

Nuvoton Technology will be deleted from the Yuanta/P-Shares Taiwan Div Plus ETF at the close on 20 Sep. Passives need to sell over 20m shares -...

Brian Freitas

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Taiwan Semi/Tech 3Q Sales Takeaway as an Early Indicator for Global Tech Earnings

Summary Starting October 13, 2016, TSMC will be the first company to report 3Q16 results and provide 4Q16 guidance to kick off semi/tech earnings...

Andrew Lu

Insights from Taiwan Semi/Tech July Sales

Despite recent strong performance (17% ytd) across US and Taiwan semiconductor index, we are turning a bit cautious here because Taiwan Semi/Tech...

Andrew Lu

Points from Taiwan Semi/Tech 2Q Sales

Starting July 14, 2016, TSMC will first report 2Q16 results and provide 3Q16 guidance to kick off semi/tech earnings season. Our report takeaways...

Andrew Lu

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (19-Feb-2025): ASE opens fifth factory in Penang, with AI-driven smart manufacturing.

ASE opens new factory in Penang, Win Semiconductors advances in optical communications tech, DRAM manufacturers phasing out DDR3 and DDR4, Apple...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Yuanta/​P-Shares Taiwan Div+ ETF Rebalance: Nuvoton Could Take Another Leg Lower

Nuvoton Technology will be deleted from the Yuanta/​P-Shares Taiwan Div Plus ETF at the close on 20 Sep. Passives need to sell over 20m shares -...

Brian Freitas

Yuanta/P-Shares Taiwan Div+ ETF Rebalance: Nuvoton Could Take Another Leg Lower

Nuvoton Technology will be deleted from the Yuanta/P-Shares Taiwan Div Plus ETF at the close on 20 Sep. Passives need to sell over 20m shares -...