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Last Update2025-08-06
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Event Overview
The significant increase in the valuation gap between TSMC's ADRs and Taipei shares highlights systemic differences in how international and domestic markets assess equity value. This divergence points to underlying structural, behavioral, or informational factors shaping cross-market pricing disparities.
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TSMC ADR Premium Over Taipei Shares Reaches 16-Year High
The price gap between Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC) American depositary receipts (ADRs) and its Taipei-listed shares has widened to the largest level in over 16 years. In July, TSMC's ADRs traded at an average premium of 24% compared to its local shares. This is a significant increase from a 17% premium in April and an average of 7.4% over the past decade, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
The current spread is the widest since April 2009. Analysts note that TSMC's ADRs have historically traded above the Taipei listing, but the rapid expansion in the premium is raising concerns among investors about possible overheating in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, which has contributed to heightened enthusiasm and valuation for the chipmaker's stock. The article did not specify immediate actions taken by TSMC or investors, but highlighted that the trend is drawing attention due to historical context.
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