Nvidia Supplier TSMC Leads Charge in AI Chip Boom Despite Taiwan's Tech Sector Sales Slump
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), a key supplier to Nvidia and Apple, reported an 11.3% year-on-year sales increase in February, driven by strong demand for AI-related products. This growth comes despite a 5.9% sales decline across Taiwan's tech sector. TSMC's performance contrasts with electronics manufacturers like Foxconn and Pegatron, which saw sales drops due to reduced business days from the Lunar New Year. TSMC is expanding globally, with new facilities in Japan and a $40 billion investment in Arizona, supported by up to $5 billion in U.S. grants.
March 13, 2024 | 2:03 pm
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Apple, another major client of TSMC, may face mixed impacts due to contrasting performances in the tech sector, with potential benefits from TSMC's growth.
While Apple is a major client of TSMC, the overall mixed performance in the tech sector and specific declines in electronics manufacturing could have varied impacts on Apple. However, TSMC's growth and expansion might offer indirect benefits to Apple.
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Nvidia, a key client of TSMC, benefits from TSMC's strong sales in advanced AI-related products, indicating robust demand for Nvidia's offerings.
Given TSMC's significant sales increase from AI-related products, primarily to Nvidia, this indicates a strong demand for Nvidia's AI chips, likely boosting Nvidia's performance and stock price in the short term.
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The VanEck Semiconductor ETF, which includes TSMC, offers investors another avenue to benefit from TSMC's positive performance and sector growth.
Given TSMC's inclusion in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF's holdings, the company's strong performance and strategic expansions are expected to positively influence SMH's performance, offering a beneficial investment opportunity in the semiconductor industry.
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Investors can gain exposure to TSMC's growth through the iShares Semiconductor ETF, which includes TSMC as part of its holdings.
As TSMC is included in the iShares Semiconductor ETF's holdings, the company's positive performance and expansion plans are likely to contribute positively to SOXX's performance, making it an attractive option for investors seeking exposure to the semiconductor sector.
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TSMC reported an 11.3% year-on-year sales increase in February, driven by AI product demand, contrasting with the broader tech sector's decline. The company is expanding globally, including a significant investment in Arizona.
TSMC's sales growth, especially in the AI sector, and its global expansion plans, particularly in the U.S., are likely to positively impact its stock in the short term. The company's ability to outperform in a declining market highlights its strength.
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