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SEC EDGAROCT 81 min read$TSM

Fang Shu-Hua purchased $4K of TSM (indirect holdings)

Fang Shu-Hua (SVP and GC) purchased 53 indirectly-held shares of TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD (TSM) at $79.39 on 2026-10-07.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Fang Shu-Hua
Published Oct 8, 2026, 10:12 AM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Oct 8, 2026, 10:36 AM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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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 it confirms continued insider confidence.

02

Market read

A routine insider purchase with minimal market impact.

03

What to watch

Potential future insider accumulation if more purchases follow, but currently no evidence.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 3/10Timing: post‑market filing on 2026‑10‑08

Background

SEC Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; this filing reports a small purchase by a senior executive of TSM.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TSMNeutralHigh confidence
Context

SVP and GC Fang Shu-Hua purchased 53 shares of TSM at $79.39 each, a $4.2K insider buy filed on Form 4.

Expected impact

little to no impact as the purchase size is trivial relative to market volume

Evidence & confidence

The transaction is small ($4K) and unlikely to move the share price.

Market effects

Sector

No material effect on the semiconductor sector.

Regional

No discernible impact on Asian or US markets.

Global

Limited relevance; only of interest to investors tracking insider activity.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Given the tiny size, the buy could be a signal of confidence, but the market will likely ignore it.

Key entities

  • Individual
    Fang Shu-Hua

    Senior Vice President and General Counsel of TSM

  • Company
    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd

    World's largest contract chipmaker, ticker TSM

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Full insider trading history

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