$TSM

Wu Yi-Huang purchased $3K of TSM (indirect holdings)

Wu Yi-Huang (VP) purchased 40 indirectly-held shares of TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD (TSM) at $76.20 on 2026-09-07.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Wu Yi-Huang
Published Sep 9, 2026, 10:09 AM UTC
Analysis
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AlphAI market briefInsider activity
Primary signal
$TSM
Neutral
medium 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 modest and unlikely to move the stock, but it adds to the record of insider sentiment.

02

Market read

A routine insider purchase with limited market impact; primarily of interest to insiders‑tracking strategies.

03

What to watch

The insider's role (VP) may indicate internal optimism, but the transaction size limits significance.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 4/10Timing: Filed 2026-09-09 (first public disclosure of the transaction)

Background

SEC Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; they are primary sources for insider activity.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TSMNeutralMedium confidence
Context

VP Wu Yi-Huang purchased 40 TSM shares for $3,048 via open-market transaction.

Expected impact

negligible effect on share price

Evidence & confidence

Purchase size is tiny relative to market cap; insider is a VP, but amount is modest.

Market effects

None; transaction does not signal broader semiconductor sector trends.

Limited to Taiwan semiconductor market perception.

Minimal; TSM is a large cap but this insider trade is too small to affect global sentiment.

Counterpoint

Even small insider buys can hint at confidence; some traders may view it as a subtle bullish signal.

Key entities

  • Wu Yi-Huang

    Vice President at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

    World's largest dedicated independent semiconductor foundry.

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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