Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. vs ProShares Ultra Semiconductors — how do they compare? Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. trades at $424.75 (market cap $1.88T), while ProShares Ultra Semiconductors trades at $90.15. The key difference: Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. pays a 0.94% dividend while ProShares Ultra Semiconductors pays none, and Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. is trading nearer its 52-week high, ProShares Ultra Semiconductors nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| TSM | USD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $1.88T | — |
Sector | Technology | Leveraged / Inverse |
52-Week High | $477.57 | $113.53 |
52-Week Low | $227.33 | $39.58 |
Enterprise Value | $1.81T | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.94% | — |
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USD trades at $83.24, up 1.19% with bearish technical signals from moving averages. Key support lies at $80 with resistance at $85. The company announced a $0.14 dividend for H1-2026, payable June 30, 2026. Recent news highlights include coverage of semiconductor sector volatility and earnings from various firms, though specific financials for USD are not detailed in the provided data.
The outlook remains cautious due to bearish technical indicators and limited fundamental data. Investment opportunity hinges on upcoming financial disclosures and sector performance, while risks include market volatility and reliance on broader economic conditions affecting semiconductor and related industries.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC, is the world's largest dedicated chip foundry, with over 57% market share in 2021 per Gartner. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public as an ADR in the U.S. in 1997. TSMC's scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious customer base, including Apple, AMD and Nvidia, that looks to apply cutting-edge process technologies to its semiconductor designs.
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