What the Options Market Tells Us About Taiwan Semiconductor
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Investors have shown a bearish stance on Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) through unusual options activity, with a sentiment split of 39% bullish and 60% bearish. Notable trades include both puts and calls with a target price range of $80.0 to $150.0. The company, a leading chip foundry with a significant market share, has seen its stock price increase by 0.51% to $119.99. Analysts, including one from Barclays, maintain an Overweight rating with a target price of $125.0.
February 07, 2024 | 4:31 pm
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Unusual options activity indicates a bearish sentiment among investors, despite a slight increase in stock price and positive analyst ratings.
The bearish sentiment from the options market could create short-term volatility for TSM, but the positive analyst ratings and the company's strong market position may mitigate significant negative impact. The mixed signals from options activity and analyst ratings suggest a neutral short-term impact, as the market digests these contrasting indicators.
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