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SEC EDGARSEP 91 min read$TSM

Zhang Kevin Xiaoqiang purchased $5K of TSM (indirect holdings)

Zhang Kevin Xiaoqiang (SVP and Deputy Co-COO) purchased 61 indirectly-held shares of TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD (TSM) at $76.20 on 2026-09-07.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Zhang Kevin Xiaoqiang
Published Sep 9, 2026, 10:08 AM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$TSM
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
$TSM
Relevance
3/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TSMNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The purchase is too small to affect price but confirms insider confidence.

02

Market read

Minimal relevance; unlikely to influence trading decisions.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming insider activity not yet disclosed.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 3/10Timing: filed today

Background

SEC Form 4 filing reports an insider purchase of TSM shares.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TSMNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Form 4 shows SVP Zhang bought 61 shares for $4,648, a small insider purchase.

Expected impact

No material impact expected.

Evidence & confidence

Purchase size is trivial relative to float; market typically ignores such small buys.

Market effects

Sector

None; semiconductor sector unchanged.

Regional

None; Taiwan market unaffected by small insider trade.

Global

Low; no broader market effect.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Even small insider buys can signal confidence; watch for future purchases.

Key entities

  • Officer
    Zhang Kevin Xiaoqiang

    SVP and Deputy Co-COO of TSM

  • Company
    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

    World's largest contract chipmaker

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Full insider trading history

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