Taiwan Semiconductor and Intel are two of the biggest names in semiconductors, but if you can only buy one of them this year, Taiwan Semiconductor is looking much more attractive than Intel.The semiconductor chip industry is, perhaps more than any other, a business sector on which the modern world is built. Whatever device you happen to be reading this on, it would not be possible without the semiconductor.For a long time, Intel (INTC 2.81%) was the undisputed world leader in semiconductor production, but t ...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) is one of the AI Stocks Analysts Are Watching Closely. On January 15, BofA Securities analyst Brad Lin raised the price target on the stock to $470.00 (from $430.00) while maintaining a “Buy” rating. Firm analysts are confident in TSM’s tech leadership, underpinned by strong pricing power, capacity stability, and dominance in premium nodes. They noted that TSMC’s tech leadership should sustain, lifting blended wafer pricing by an estimated 30% ...

Core Insights - Wedgewood Partners anticipates stronger market volatility in the coming years and has moderated its enthusiasm for investments [1] - The Wedgewood Composite returned -1.8% in Q4 2025, underperforming compared to the S&P 500's 2.7%, Russell 1000 Growth Index's 1.1%, and Russell 1000 Value Index's 3.8% [1] - Year-to-date, the Composite gained 4.3%, significantly lower than the indexes' returns of 17.9%, 18.6%, and 15.9% respectively [1] - Poor stock selection, valuation corrections of past performers, and underweighting in AI stocks contributed to the underperformance [1] - In 2026, crowded AI investments and stretched valuations are expected to pressure prudent investment decisions [1] Company Performance - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) was highlighted as a key performance contributor in Wedgewood's Q4 2025 investor letter [2] - TSMC's one-month return was 16.75%, and its shares gained 61.89% over the last 52 weeks [2] - As of January 16, 2026, TSMC's stock closed at $342.40 per share, with a market capitalization of $1.776 trillion [2] Industry Insights - TSMC is recognized by industry leaders like Broadcom and Nvidia as a "precious source" in silicon manufacturing, crucial for the AI era [3] - The company has doubled its high-performance computing (HPC) revenues to over $65 billion in the past six quarters, more than tripling since late 2021 [3] - TSMC continues to demonstrate pricing power, which is expected to drive excellent returns on capital as it accelerates capacity buildout in the coming years [3]

Group 1 - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) is experiencing unprecedented demand for its chips, particularly in the artificial intelligence sector, as highlighted by Jim Cramer [1] - The company reported one of its strongest quarters, indicating a bullish outlook for the semiconductor industry and challenging the notion of an AI bubble [1] - TSM is recognized as the largest chip manufacturer globally, providing integrated circuits and semiconductor devices along with fabrication services [2] Group 2 - While TSM shows potential as an investment, there are AI stocks that may offer greater upside potential and lower downside risk [3] - The article suggests that certain undervalued AI stocks could benefit from Trump-era tariffs and the trend of onshoring [3]

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For TSMC ( TSM ) stock, my investment stance is a Strong Buy, as it is no longer a cyclical manufacturer. TSMC has now become the Sovereign Utility of Computation. The strong buy thesis is based on theAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking ...

本文转自【央视新闻客户端】； 台湾新竹科学园区聚集了台湾半导体产业的主要企业，也是台积电总部所在地。作为台湾半导体产业的核心企业，台积电早已成为美方锁定的重点猎杀目 标。就在本月，美台所谓"贸易协议"正式落地，根据相关协议，美国将台湾输美商品关税从20%下调至15%，而台湾已知的代价则是需向美国进行5000亿美 元的投资，其中，2500亿美元为直接投资，2500亿美元为信贷担保，更要被迫转移半导体生态系统，为美国贡献占全球40%的芯片产能。这片承载台湾经济 命脉的园区，正在被美国大口吞噬。 近日，民进党当局与美国达成所谓"贸易协议"，台湾岛内舆论为之哗然。协议重点之一是美国将台湾输美商品关税从20%下调至15%，表面上好像台湾终于 争取到与日、韩一样的待遇，实则是台湾付出了严重损害核心产业优势的惨痛代价。这项看似"平等"的协议，究竟有多么不平等？美国又是如何进行赤裸裸 的"经济掠夺"的？ 北京工商大学海峡发展研究院院长于强在接受《两岸观察》记者采访时表示，这个协议的实质它根本不是什么所谓的"贸易协议"，它就是明着在抢，它对于 台湾的影响是巨大的。因为跟着这5000亿美元去的，不仅是投资，还有台湾的技术，还有台 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for key companies in the semiconductor and storage sectors, including 拓荆科技, 中微公司, and 中芯国际 [3][4]. Core Insights - TSMC's aggressive capacity expansion reflects strong confidence, with a capital expenditure (Capex) guidance for 2026 reaching up to $56 billion, a 37% increase from 2025 [10][12]. - The AI segment is expected to grow significantly, with TSMC revising its AI processor revenue CAGR to mid-high 50% [12][13]. - The storage market is experiencing price increases, with DRAM prices projected to rise by 40%-50% in Q1 2026 and NAND prices by 20% in the same period [15][18]. - The packaging and testing sector is seeing price hikes due to tight capacity and rising raw material costs, with increases expected to reach 30% [21][26]. Summary by Sections TSMC's Expansion and AI Growth - TSMC's Q4 2025 revenue reached $33.73 billion, a 25.5% YoY increase, with a gross margin of 62.3% [10][12]. - The company anticipates continued high growth into 2026, with Q1 revenue guidance of $34.6-$35.8 billion, representing a 37.9% YoY increase [10][12]. - Advanced process nodes (3nm, 5nm, 7nm) accounted for 77% of revenue, with high-performance computing (HPC) leading the growth [10][12]. Storage Market Dynamics - The storage market is benefiting from increased demand driven by AI and server capacity, leading to a historical high in supplier bargaining power [15][18]. - Specific DRAM products are expected to see significant price increases, with 64GB RDIMM DDR5 projected to rise by 40% in Q1 2026 [16][18]. Packaging and Testing Price Increases - The packaging sector is experiencing price increases due to high demand and raw material cost surges, with major Taiwanese firms reporting near-full capacity utilization [21][26]. - Companies like 力成 and 华东 are seeing increased orders and revenue visibility, indicating a positive outlook for the packaging sector [21][26].

Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor sector is experiencing heightened trading activity driven by AI-related growth narratives, with significant capital inflow into the semiconductor equipment ETF (588710) and strong demand for semiconductor materials and equipment [1][5][6]. Group 1: Trading Activity - The semiconductor equipment ETF (588710) saw a rapid increase in trading volume, surpassing 2 billion yuan within 30 minutes of opening on January 19, 2026, and reaching 4.06 billion yuan by 11:30 AM [1][5]. - From January 15 to 16, 2026, the ETF recorded daily trading volumes exceeding 4.2 billion yuan, attracting a total of 2.48 billion yuan in capital [6][7]. Group 2: Capital Expenditure and Demand Drivers - TSMC, a leading global foundry, announced a capital expenditure (capex) forecast of up to 56 billion USD for 2026, a 37% increase from the 40.9 billion USD spent in 2025, marking a historical high for the company [2][7]. - The domestic semiconductor industry is witnessing a price surge in advanced packaging and testing equipment, driven by high demand from major DRAM and NAND Flash manufacturers, with price increases of approximately 30% expected [2][8]. Group 3: ETF Composition and Management - The semiconductor equipment ETF (588710) closely tracks the Shanghai Stock Exchange's semiconductor materials and equipment index, with semiconductor equipment and materials comprising 84.8% of its holdings [3][8]. - The ETF is managed by Huatai-PB Fund, one of the first ETF managers in China, which also manages the largest ETF in the A-share market, the Huatai-PB CSI 300 ETF [3][8].

Investment Rating - The electronic industry is rated as "Outperform" compared to the market [1] Core Insights - The SW electronic industry index increased by 3.77%, ranking 2nd out of 31, while the CSI 300 index decreased by 0.57% [2][5] - TSMC reported a record high quarterly revenue of $33.73 billion for Q4 2025, benefiting from strong demand for AI chips, with a year-on-year growth of 25.5% [22][29] - The approval of NVIDIA's H200 chip export to China is expected to alleviate the high-end computing power supply gap in key sectors such as research and medical imaging [31][33] Market Performance - The top-performing sectors in the SW electronic industry include integrated circuit packaging and testing (+14.47%), semiconductor equipment (+9.31%), and integrated circuit manufacturing (+8.68%) [9] - The best-performing stocks in the electronic sector this week were Zhenlei Technology (+48.18%), Kema Technology (+42.68%), and Kecuan Technology (+41.14%) [12] TSMC Financial Performance - TSMC's Q4 2025 net profit was approximately NT$505.74 billion, with a gross margin of 62.3% and a net profit margin of 48.3% [22][23] - The revenue structure shows that high-performance computing (HPC) and smartphones contribute 55% and 32% of TSMC's total revenue, respectively [27] Future Outlook - TSMC's management expects Q1 2026 revenue to be between $34.6 billion and $35.8 billion, with gross margins projected to remain between 63% and 65% [29] - The introduction of the H200 chip is anticipated to support the acceleration of AI technology commercialization in China [33]