$TSM

Chang Tzonz-Sheng purchased $4K of TSM (indirect holdings)

Chang Tzonz-Sheng (SVP) purchased 53 indirectly-held shares of TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD (TSM) at $76.20 on 2026-09-07.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Chang Tzonz-Sheng
Published Sep 9, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC
Analysis
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AlphAI market briefInsider activity
Primary signal
$TSM
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
3/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TSMNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed purchase is modest and unlikely to move the stock, but it adds to the cumulative insider activity record.

02

Market read

Low relevance; the filing provides a fresh but minor data point on insider activity.

03

What to watch

The purchase was made indirectly and may reflect personal portfolio rebalancing rather than company outlook.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 4/10Timing: filing today (2026-09-09)

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; investors track them for potential signals.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TSMNeutralHigh confidence
Context

SVP Chang Tzonz-Sheng bought 53 shares of TSM at $76.20 each, total $4,038.60, via open-market purchase.

Expected impact

No material price movement expected.

Evidence & confidence

The transaction size is small relative to TSM's market cap and typical trading volume.

Market effects

Insider buying by an SVP may be viewed positively but is too small to affect the semiconductor sector.

No discernible impact on Taiwan or broader Asian markets.

Limited relevance; TSM remains a major global chip supplier.

Counterpoint

Even small insider purchases can signal confidence; monitor for additional insider activity.

Key entities

  • Chang Tzonz-Sheng

    Senior Vice President at TSM

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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