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TSMC ADR Premium Hits 16-Year High Amid AI Stock Frenzy

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August 1, 2025
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Taiwan Exports Surge 23.5% in June: AI Demand Fuels Massive Growth

"Jan 12, 2020 San Jose / CA / USA - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) headquarters in Silicon Valley; TSMC is the world's largest dedicated independent (pure-play) semiconductor foundry" by f097653195037 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

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  • Record Price Gap: The premium between TSMC’s U.S.-traded ADRs and its Taipei-listed shares surged to 24% in July, the widest since 2009, raising concerns about overheating in AI-related stocks.
  • AI Hype Drives Demand: U.S. investors are aggressively buying TSMC ADRs due to the company’s central role in the global AI chip supply chain, while the supply of ADRs remains limited.
  • Conversion Bottleneck: Regulatory hurdles and limited issuance make it difficult to convert Taipei shares into ADRs, further widening the price gap.
  • ETF and Index Impact: TSMC ADRs are included in major U.S. semiconductor indices, forcing ETFs and funds to buy the U.S. version, which adds to demand and premium.
  • Warning Signs: Market watchers caution that such a large premium is a classic sign of market froth, with TSMC ADRs up 190% since 2022 versus a 140% gain for the local shares.

What Happened?

The price difference between TSMC’s American depositary receipts (ADRs) and its Taipei-listed shares has ballooned to a 16-year high, with ADRs trading at a 24% premium in July. This surge is fueled by U.S. investor enthusiasm for AI and TSMC’s critical role in the semiconductor supply chain. However, the supply of ADRs is relatively fixed, and regulatory barriers make it hard to convert local shares, intensifying the premium. Inclusion in major U.S. indices and ETFs further amplifies demand for the ADRs.

While foreign ownership of TSMC’s Taipei shares has risen to nearly 74%, it remains below the 2017 peak. The rapid run-up in ADR prices, outpacing local shares, is prompting some analysts to warn of speculative excess in the U.S. tech market.


Why It Matters?

The widening ADR premium signals both the intensity of U.S. investor demand for AI exposure and the risk of market exuberance. Such dislocations can be a warning sign of overheating, especially when driven by limited supply and index-driven buying rather than fundamentals. For global investors, the gap highlights the importance of monitoring cross-market pricing and the potential for volatility if sentiment shifts.


What’s Next?

Watch for any regulatory changes that could ease ADR issuance or conversion, which might narrow the premium. Monitor U.S. tech market sentiment and TSMC’s role in the AI supply chain, as any cooling in AI enthusiasm could quickly impact ADR prices. Investors should be cautious of overpaying for U.S.-listed shares when local alternatives are available at a discount.

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