tsm: institutional investors make strategic moves
Taipei, Thursday, 18 September 2025.
institutional investors are actively rebalancing their portfolios with respect to taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company ($tsm). rfg holdings inc. significantly increased its stake by 66.1%. nbc securities inc. and bluefin capital management llc also boosted their positions. sivia capital partners llc trimmed its holdings. baader bank aktiengesellschaft exited some positions. these shifts reflect diverse strategies amid tsm’s robust growth, with revenue up 44.4% year-over-year and analysts maintaining a ‘buy’ rating.
institutional investor activity
rfg holdings inc. increased its stake in taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company (tsm) by 66.1% during the second quarter [1]. the firm acquired an additional 1,551 shares, bringing its total holdings to 3,898 shares valued at $883,000 [1]. similarly, nbc securities inc. boosted its holdings by 19.9% in the same period, adding 1,091 shares to reach a total of 6,569 shares worth $1,487,000 [2]. other firms like westmount partners llc and mirador capital partners lp also increased their positions, signaling confidence in tsm [1].
bearish sentiments
not all institutional investors share the same bullish outlook on tsm. sivia capital partners llc reduced its stake by 25.6% in the second quarter [3]. the firm sold 2,750 shares, leaving them with 7,972 shares valued at $1,806,000 [3]. this reduction indicates a more cautious approach from sivia capital partners, potentially driven by concerns about geopolitical risks or shifting market dynamics. baader bank aktiengesellschaft also reduced their position [GPT][alert! ‘source does not specify the amount of shares that baader bank aktiengesellschaft sold.’]
tsm’s market position and financial health
taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company holds a significant position in the semiconductor industry [GPT]. the company’s financial metrics reflect its stability and growth potential. tsm has a market capitalization of $1.36 trillion, a p/e ratio of 29.95, and a peg ratio of 1.24 [1]. the company’s debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.20, with a quick ratio of 2.15 and a current ratio of 2.37 [1]. these figures suggest a strong balance sheet and efficient operations, reinforcing investor confidence.
analyst ratings and price targets
analyst ratings for taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company generally lean positive. the stock has an average rating of ‘buy’ with a consensus price target of $286.67 [1][2]. individual firms have also issued positive ratings. citigroup reiterated a ‘buy’ rating on may 22nd [1][2]. needham & company llc reaffirmed a ‘buy’ rating with a $270.00 price target on july 17th [1][2]. barclays increased their price target from $275.00 to $325.00 [1][2]. these optimistic projections reflect expectations for continued growth and market leadership.
stock performance and dividend
on wednesday, september 17th, shares of tsm traded up $0.57, reaching $262.63 [2][3]. the company’s 50-day simple moving average is $240.50 and its 200-day simple moving average is $204.49 [1]. taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.8348 per share, paid on thursday, january 8th, to stockholders of record on thursday, december 11th [1][3]. the company’s payout ratio is 29.42% [1]. this dividend payout demonstrates tsm’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders.