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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd / TSM

StockTechnologySemiconductors
JW Rank65.9/ 100
Official close$412.74-2.58 (-0.62%)
Bid$412.51
Ask$413.08
Previous close$415.32
ATR (14)2.91%
RSI (14)47.7
Volume4.95M
Model reference$410.00
Upside scenario$430.00
Risk reference$398.00
Decision summary

TSM Option Market Prices in Strong AI Demand and Growth

ConstructiveHigh confidence

The option market for TSM reflects a bullish outlook driven by strong demand for its AI chips. Despite recent weakness due to global bond selloff and rising yields, the implied volatility term structure is backwardated, suggesting expectations for continued growth. The reference spreads indicate potential upside opportunities.

Wheel contextThe market anticipates continued growth for TSM driven by strong AI demand. However, near-term volatility is elevated due to global macroeconomic factors and geopolitical concerns.
Dated supporting context

JW AI outlook

Bullish

Short-term scenario

Cautious buy/accumulate on dips. Strong AI fundamentals offset by short-term technical weakness, yield pressure, and high uncertainty from rates, geopolitics, and sector rotation over 1-3 weeks.

Three-month outlook

Constructive bias from accelerating AI demand, ~40% 2026 growth, and expansions, but elevated uncertainty from Taiwan geopolitics, US rates/inflation, 2nm ramp margin pressure, and valuation. Potential move toward 450-480 if narrative holds; downside risk to 380-400 on shocks. 12-month analyst targets imply ~25%+ upside.

Market sentiment context

Cautiously optimistic with focus on TSM's AI manufacturing bottleneck role. Posts note Taiwan cash-market strength vs. US ADR weakness from yields/Fed comments, watching 424-427 reclaim. Some list it among core long-term AI/hold names. Overall mixed, acknowledging macro (rates, geopolitics) volatility rather than outright bearish.

Observed market data

Price and technical structure

Dated end-of-day indicator set
Trend reference levels11 observations
20D SMA$419.48
50D SMA$421.42
200D SMA$370.77
9D EMA$417.36
21D EMA$417.59
20D MVWAP$420.08
YTD VWAP$383.26
Daily reference VWAP$414.89
Price vs 20D SMA-1.31%
Price vs 50D SMA-1.76%
Price vs 200D SMA11.66%
Momentum kinematics10 observations
RSI (7)44.34
RSI (14)47.66
RSI (21)48.65
Stochastic K33.87
Stochastic D44.29
MACD line-0.21
MACD histogram0.01
ADX (14)7.84
MACD acceleration-0.26
RSI velocity-2.51
Volatility and price boundaries11 observations
ATR (14)-0.25
ATR (14) %2.91%
Bollinger upper$432.00
Bollinger middle$419.48
Bollinger lower$406.95
Bollinger position0.28%
Volatility environmentMedium
20D realized volatility24.42%
Observed range position38.22%
5D true high$429.64
5D true low$412.06
Participation and institutional flow7 observations
Volume4.95M
20D average volume5.65M
Volume vs 20D average0.88x
20D SMA velocity0.32
50D SMA velocity-0.77
Institutional flow0.60
ATR velocity-0.25
Available cached indicators

Detailed decision indicators

Dated authorized values
Market overview7 observations
Price$412.74
DateSep 1, 2026
Volume4.95M
Vwap D$414.89
Mvwap 20$420.08
Change-2.58
Change Percentage 0.62%
Trend structure6 observations
Trend SignalBullish Recovery
Sma 20$419.48
Sma 50$421.42
Sma 200$370.77
Ema 9$417.36
Ema 21$417.59
Momentum structure9 observations
Rsi 744.34
Rsi 1447.66
Rsi 2148.65
Rsi SignalNeutral
Stoch K33.87
Stoch D44.29
Macd Line-0.21
Macd SignalBullish
Macd Hist0.01
Volatility structure3 observations
Atr12.06
Atr Pct2.91%
EnvironmentMedium
Option market context3 observations
Current Iv30.79
Iv Rank5.38
Iv Percentile1.59%
Price boundaries8 observations
Bb Upper432.0
Bb Middle419.5
Bb Lower407.0
Bb Pctb0.28
True High$418.62
True Low$412.06
True High 5d$429.64
True Low 5d$412.06
Three-day velocities7 observations
Sma20$0.32
Sma50$-0.77
Mvwap20$0.60
Macd-0.26
Rsi-2.51
Volume-1.24M
Atr-0.25
Risk radar5 observations
Earnings RiskLow
Earnings DateOct 15, 2026
Macro RiskUnknown
Vol RiskMedium
Structure RiskLow
Deterministic scoring

JW Rank factors

Higher scores indicate stronger observed structure
LiquidityTrading capacity and quote quality proxyCoverage 100%
99
Strategy FitGeneric Wheel premium-selling environment fitCoverage 100%
69
Technical TrendPrice trend, momentum and long-term structureCoverage 100%
58
Market Tail RiskMarket-wide volatility and tail-risk regimeCoverage 100%
64
Fundamental QualityBusiness quality and balance-sheet durabilityCoverage 100%
93
Volatility PressureOption premium pressure relative to realized movementCoverage 100%
39

JW Rank is not a buy/sell rating, and coverage measures field availability—not accuracy or certainty.

Options Intelligence

What the closing chain was pricing

TSM Option Market Prices in Strong AI Demand and Growth

The option market for TSM reflects a bullish outlook driven by strong demand for its AI chips. Despite recent weakness due to global bond selloff and rising yields, the implied volatility term structure is backwardated, suggesting expectations for continued growth. The reference spreads indicate potential upside opportunities.

Front ATM IV35.87%
Current IV31.04%
IV Rank6.31
IV Percentile2.78%
25Δ skew0.37
Term slope-4.45
Term structureBackwardation
Quote coverage100%
Median option spread7.68%
Term structure

Implied volatility by expiration

3 observed expirations
35.9%31.3%
ExpirationDTEATM IVState
2026-09-043.0035.87%—
2026-09-1110.0031.32%—
2026-09-1817.0031.42%—
Reference structures

Defined-risk observations

Bull Put Spread Reference

Expiration—
Short strike$402.50
Long strike$400.00
Net credit / share$0.48
Credit / width19.20%
$48$-202$398.63$403.88Expiration payoff per standard 100-share contract

Bear Call Spread Reference

Expiration—
Short strike$422.50
Long strike$425.00
Net credit / share$0.51
Credit / width20.40%
$51$-199$421.13$426.38Expiration payoff per standard 100-share contract
Evidence used
  • TSM's option chain exhibits a backwardated term structure with higher implied volatilities for near-term expirations.
  • The market prices in strong AI demand and growth, reflected in TSMC's raised full-year revenue guidance to slightly above 40%.
  • Bull Put Spread reference spreads suggest potential upside opportunities.
  • Despite recent weakness, the overall sentiment towards TSM remains cautiously optimistic.
Risk context
  • Geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan could negatively impact TSM's operations.
Strategy intelligence

Structural fit, not a trade instruction

Wheel fit score68.70

The market anticipates continued growth for TSM driven by strong AI demand. However, near-term volatility is elevated due to global macroeconomic factors and geopolitical concerns.

Execution intelligence

Liquidity and quote conditions

Dollar volume$2.05B
Underlying bid/ask spread0.20%
Option quote coverage100%
Median option spread7.68%
Fundamental intelligence

Business quality context

Factor score93.10
Coverage100%

Business quality and balance-sheet durability

Latest strategy observation

TSM Covered Call signal

Sep 1, 2026 9:57 AM EDT

Covered Call | 2026-09-04 | short $415.00 | $5.68 credit | High turnover

Generalized structural observation only; no quantity, order instruction or personalized recommendation is provided.

Company and fundamental profile

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd at a glance

Dated valuation, quality, growth and shareholder context

Market position and valuation

Market capitalization$62.37T
P/E (TTM)27.9×
Beta0.98
52-week range$1,145.00 – $2,535.00
52-week return17.52%
Shares outstanding25.93B

Profitability and financial quality

Return on equity39.86%
Operating margin56.38%
Net margin50.70%
Debt / equity0.20×

Growth and cash generation

Revenue growth (3Y)18.94%
EPS growth (3Y)19.11%
Free cash flow CAGR (5Y)26.54%
Revenue / share (TTM)172.3
Book value / share248.0

Shareholder return and calendar

Dividend yield1.99%

Trading and reference facts

MarketTaiwan Stock Exchange
CountryTw
CurrencyTwd
IPO date1994-09-05
Company website
Methodology, edition and field coverage
EditionOfficial Close
Ready sections3 / 3
Report identity927d6fd7eab8d14c58356dbe

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