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TSM NYSE (ADR) Mega cap
How to buy TSMC stock.
$426.32 -0.97% TSM price as of August 15, 2026
TSMC fabricates the advanced processors behind the AI boom, including Nvidia GPUs, AMD accelerators, and Google's TPUs used in Anthropic training. It operates at the leading edge of semiconductor manufacturing and is the foundry of choice for dense, power-efficient AI silicon. AI demand has kept TSMC's most advanced nodes heavily booked, with long lead times for new orders.
- Market cap
- $2.23T
- P/E ratio
- 32.4
- Revenue (TTM)
- $4.44T
- Revenue growth (YoY)
- +36.0%
- 52-week range
- $223.70 – $479.00
- Day range
- $424.10 – $429.27
- Volume
- 6.31M
- Analyst target
- $547.09
What TSMC does.
TSMC is the world's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry and the manufacturer behind nearly every advanced AI chip, Nvidia and AMD GPUs, Google and Broadcom custom accelerators, and Apple's silicon all run through its fabs. It pioneered the pure-play foundry model and holds a commanding lead at the leading edge (3nm, 2nm), where there is effectively no substitute.
Owning TSMC is a bet on total AI-chip volume, agnostic to which accelerator architecture wins. Its advanced-packaging capacity (CoWoS), which assembles GPUs with their HBM, has been a key bottleneck the company is racing to expand. Trades in the US as an ADR (TSM). Its main risks are the capital intensity of each node and Taiwan geopolitical concentration.
Business segments
- High-Performance Computing
AI accelerators, CPUs, GPUs, now the largest platform.
- Smartphone
Apple and Android application processors.
- IoT / Automotive / DCE
Edge, automotive, and consumer silicon.
Key products
3nm (N3) & 2nm (N2) process nodesCoWoS advanced packagingLeading-edge logic manufacturing
Why TSMC is an AI stock.
Every major AI GPU and custom accelerator is manufactured at TSMC. Owning TSMC is a bet on AI chip volume regardless of which accelerator company or architecture wins. Its capacity expansion plans are closely watched as a proxy for how much AI hardware the industry expects to build.
TSMC is in the Foundries and chip equipment category. The fabs and lithography tools that make advanced AI silicon possible. Capacity here constrains the whole industry.
TSMC in the AI ecosystem.
How TSMC connects to the rest of the AI supply chain: the companies it buys from, sells to, partners with, and competes against.
Key suppliers
- ASML Sole EUV lithography supplier.
- Applied Materials Fab equipment.
- Lam Research Etch/deposition equipment.
Major customers
TSMC financials.
Key figures below are drawn from TSMC's most recent reporting (latest quarter ending June 30, 2026). Market cap, revenue, and analyst target are shown in the stats above.
| EPS (diluted, TTM) | $13.30 |
|---|---|
| Forward P/E | 25.2 |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $2.85T |
| Profit margin | 49.9% |
| Operating margin | 60.3% |
| Dividend yield | 0.9% |
| Beta | 1.26 |
| Shares outstanding | 5.19B |
Fundamentals sourced from Alpha Vantage, last refreshed August 15, 2026. Figures are for information only, not investment advice.
How to buy TSMC (TSM) step by step.
- Choose a broker. TSMC trades on the NYSE (ADR) under the ticker TSM. Any broker with access to NYSE (ADR) can execute the trade.
- Open and fund an account. Most brokers take 5-15 minutes to open an account. You will need to verify your identity. Minimum investments vary by broker.
- Search for TSM. Once funded, search for the ticker symbol TSM in your broker's platform and confirm you are looking at NYSE (ADR).
- Place your order. Select the number of shares or a dollar amount. Many brokers offer fractional shares from as little as $1. Review any fees before confirming.
- Monitor your position. TSMC's share price will move with broader market conditions and AI sector news. Use stop-loss orders if you want to limit downside.
Key facts.
| Ticker | TSM |
|---|---|
| Exchange | NYSE (ADR) |
| Category | Foundries and chip equipment |
| Market cap size | Mega cap |
| Sector | TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Hsinchu, Taiwan |
| CEO | C.C. Wei |
| Employees | ~76,000 |
| Fiscal year end | December |
TSMC in the news
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- Anthropic Builds Chips, Meta AI Hacks, Nvidia Eyes Aug. 26
- Burry Wins Chip Bet, ON Semi Jumps, TSMC N3 Tightens
- AI Earnings Diverge: Microsoft Rewarded, Meta Penalized
- Apple Slides 6%, Samsung Soars, SpaceX Braces: July 31
- Microsoft vs. Meta: Why AI Spending Splits Wall Street
Frequently asked questions.
How do I buy TSMC stock?
TSMC trades in the US as an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) on the NYSE under the ticker TSM. It is available on all major retail brokers including Robinhood, eToro, and Interactive Brokers.
Why is TSMC important for AI?
TSMC manufactures the chips that power AI, including Nvidia's H100 and Blackwell GPUs and Google's TPUs. There is no viable alternative at the most advanced process nodes. This gives TSMC significant pricing power and makes it a foundational holding for AI hardware investors.