Nvidia Funds Substrates. The Bottleneck Moved.

Rumor: Nvidia, AMD and Intel have paid over a combined US$5 billion to reserve long term capacity for substrates (ABF, etc.), media report, citing industry rumors, a figure that matches capital expenditure announcements by Taiwan’s top three substrate makers, Unimicron, Kinsus and Nanya PCB, a combined record high NT$161.2 billion (US$5.04B) for new plants and production lines.

Source: Dan Nystedt

$NVIDIA(NVDA.US)GTC shows deployment can be down to 2 weeks. AI sector is now oversold to me. I will load up at 200 levels. Not many opportunities to buy in again once people realise demand will pull through 2027!

$SOXL just crashed 20.5% in a single day, one week after traders poured a record $3.8 billion into it

Source: StockMarket.News

$NVIDIA(NVDA.US)Context: NVIDIA has experienced another pullback recently, giving back most of the gains from my previous update. The recent price movement shows how quickly market sentiment can change.

My trade: I’m still holding my NVIDIA shares with an average cost of 208.582. The current market price is 216.540, leaving me with an unrealized gain of 3.63%, compared to 12.34% previously. I’m taking a cautious approach and monitoring the price closely before making any changes.

Takeaway: This reminds me that even strong stocks can experience significant volatility. While I’m still in profit, I need to be more mindful of protecting gains and maintaining a clear investment strategy rather than reacting emotionally to short-term movements. @Captain's Treasure

$NVIDIA(NVDA.US)

Context:

NVDA is trading around $218 after briefly touching $222.

Beyond the AI stock rebound, NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin announcements at GTC Berlin and Google Cloud’s adoption plans stand out. They show NVIDIA expanding beyond GPUs into a broader AI computing ecosystem.

My Trade:

I’m still holding NVDA. Short-term price swings haven’t changed my long-term outlook.

My confidence comes from NVIDIA’s innovation and growing customer adoption, though competition and AI spending remain key risks.

Takeaway:

NVDA has taught me that patience comes from understanding what I own.

I focus more on real-world adoption than daily price movements. Product launches create excitement, but actual customer deployment builds lasting value.

No new $NVIDIA(NVDA.US) financial metrics or guidance updates from Jensen’s GTC Berlin keynote that just wrapped.

Source: Gene Munster

$NVIDIA(NVDA.US) announces DSX Pod. Basically a mini data center in a container the size of a bus. They can be connected. Each one has cluster of Vera Rubins, connected and cooled. Little onsite assembly.

Source: Gene Munster

$NVIDIA(NVDA.US)solid cashflow and good margins means that nvda will sustain better than other AI players in a downtrend. you can see this from last week to this week. Business model is intact and underwriting coreweave shows its strength!

Chip Selloff during the bloodbath means nothing. Just a temporary pullback to me. The AI driven demand will still bring it up eventually. I will be watching closely to upcoming Nvidia, Tesla and Meta results.

On the other hand, curious why the SG banks have diverged. Despite OCBC having the best earnings previously, it has fallen the most. Probably Q3 forecast earning is not up to expectation.

The US market could rebound tonight. ( A good bet 😆)

Semiconductor stocks have been down for over a week now. A bounce looks likely and I don't think the rally is over yet. More to come if upcoming earnings shift investor sentiment.

Stay vigilant and trade safely. Remember next week is Fed week. Market respect Fed and don’t over trade.

📌 This move appears to be more sector rotation than company specific news, either capital flowing into consumer discretionary after a period of weakness. Falling bond yields are helping consumer discretionary stocks regain momentum. For AMZN lower rates support consumer spending and valuation multiples. For TSLA, easing financing costs could improve preference for growth stocks rather than company specific news.

$Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US) just posted a record Q3 and guided Q4 well above Wall Street

Source: StockMarket.News

$Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US)

TSMC’s biggest challenge isn’t demand. It’s turning growth into sustainable profits. ASML’s latest update points to strong long-term chip demand, but expanding capacity comes at a cost.

My Trade:

I’m holding TSM. The earnings beat matters less to me than whether TSMC can sustain its tech lead and turn AI demand into profitable growth.

Strong historical cash flow gives me confidence, but I’m watching 2nm ramp-up costs, margins, and capex closely.

Takeaway:

Strong demand means little without attractive returns. I can tolerate volatility, but patience shouldn't mean ignoring risks.

What matters most to you: revenue growth, gross margins, or management’s capacity outlook?

$Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US)

POST for 14/10/26

1️⃣ After I have last sold TSM at below price, the stock remained firm as investors continue to focus on strong AI related demand, advanced chip leadership and healthy long term semi con spending trends.

2️⃣Despite the strong run up, I re entered at my portfolio and if the prices dip deeper again, I will add a position at LB as I love LB the most 😘 🐄🌟🤗

3️⃣ Near or long term, the stock may experience volatility after its recent gains, but AI demand, capacity expansion and customer orders remain supportive drivers, making any pullbacks potential opportunities for patient investors.

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Spotlight on TSMC Q3 26 Earnings: What To Expect

🌟🌟🌟On Thursday, October 15 2026, all eyes will be on $Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US)when it reports its Q3 2026 financial results.

What to Expect:

TSMC has already confirmed record breaking Q3 revenue of NTD 1.49 Trillion (about USD 46.7 billion). This is an stunning 50% increase year over year that easily blew past its own corporate guidance.

Profit Expectations: Analysts expect a 6th consecutive quarter of record earnings, with net profit projected to rocket 64% higher to NTD 746 billion (about USD 23.4 billion).

The Margin Expectations: While profits are hitting records, the gross margin is expected to slide a little from last quarter's 67.7% to a guided 65% to 67%. This is due to the physical cost of ramping up its ultra advanced 2 nanometer nodes.

Forward Guidance:

This is important as investors want to know whether TSMC flags any slowdown in demand for HPC from tech hyperscalers. Industry reports note that TSMC's leading edge wafer capacity is effectively sold out through the first half of 2028. This tailwind could cushion any near term macroeconomic concerns.

The Bottom Line:

High expectations create a demanding environment where TSMC's routine beat isn't enough. But if you are a long term investor, any short term, margin driven pullback post earnings should be viewed as a rare gift to load up on TSMC, the most critical company in the global supply AI chain.

Earnings season kicks off with the financial institutions this week before TSM reports results which will be key IMO for tech and the market’s general direction.

Wed's CPI and Thursday's PPI 👀. I'll be looking forward to TSM after the recent pullback following a new 52 weeks high. My early prediction is that the earnings will be great enough for a slight bullish momentum.

$Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US)

Context: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and ASML announced a collaborative initiative to lead the semiconductor industry’s transition to a larger-format Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography photomask. While High NA EUV will be adopted for production using the current, 6-inch masks, the transition to larger, 12-inch masks is expected to further increase fab productivity, lower chipmaking costs and remove stitching constraints, benefiting the entire semiconductor industry. It will enable advanced chip manufacturers to fully leverage the advantages of High NA EUV, making future generations of leading-edge chips more cost-effective.

My Trade: Dollar cost averaging into one of the strongest stock in the Taiwan market. Collaboration with the Monopoly giant ASML further strengthens TSM's position in the sector.

Takeaway: TSMC intends to use ASML’s High NA technology in high-volume manufacturing for advanced nodes starting in 2030. As technology nodes advance, TSMC expects the number of layers requiring High NA EUV will rise, driven primarily by the increasingly complex transistor architectures required for AI applications. @Captain's Treasure

$Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US)

​Context: I established my TSM position early at a fairly low cost basis, driven by high conviction in their unmatched leadership in advanced semiconductor manufacturing and long-term AI infrastructure growth.

​My trade: I am currently holding my existing position without adding shares. Because my entry price provides a solid safety margin, I prefer to let profits run rather than average up my cost base during high-valuation periods.

​Takeaway: Next time, I will trust my fundamental research earlier to build a larger initial position, channeling Buffett's "wide moat" philosophy and Lynch's rule to never "cut the flowers to water the weeds" by selling a long-term winner too soon.

$Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US)

Context: A general sum up of positive news from TSMC over the past week. TSMC is preparing to manufacture Xiaomi’s Xring O3 processor using its 3nm process. The deal broadens TSMC’s customer base in AI-enabled consumer devices and autonomous-driving applications, reinforcing demand for its highest-margin technology.

There were also reports of hedge fund selling Sandisk shares and rotating into TSMC highlighting preference for TSMC’s exposure to the semiconductor and AI infrastructure cycle. The underlying business remains strong too. A reported 44.7% July revenue increase underscores powerful AI-related demand and supports expectations for robust results and guidance. TSMC and Sony agreed to invest $4.7 billion in a joint venture for next-generation smartphone image sensors, with mass production expected in 2029. The project could add another strategic growth avenue, although revenue is several years away.

My Trade: Opened a small position last week ahead of Nvidia's earnings as I expected Nvidia's results to carry the AI sector higher. A calculated risk that paid off before the sell off on Friday.

Takeaway: While the short term purchase was validated by the opportunity, I still think this cost price may be a little too high for my comfort. If possible, I would like to average down below $400. @Captain's Treasure

$Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM.US)

1️⃣ Been active on this stock since day1. ONE of my winners. After adding this order on 1/7 this year again, I closely monitored its price movements and market developments. The position remained aligned with my long term investment thesis despite normal market fluctuations.

2️⃣ After this, I chose not to add or sell because my original conviction remained unchanged, and it has to prove to meet my top line. So, I preferred to avoid reacting to short term volatility.

3️⃣ Over the next 2 months, I plan to continue monitoring earnings, industry demand and valuation levels, while remaining patient and prepared to add only if attractive opportunities arise.

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$NVIDIA(NVDA.US)

Context：

With Nvidia’s Q2 earnings taking center stage, investors are prepping their portfolios, and I‘m no exception. Sensing a deep pullback across upstream AI hardware, I knew I needed to derisk.

Action：

Early last week, I completely exited my upstream AI holdings—including optical comms, HBM memory, and TSM—finally dumping my last NVDA position on Friday at $215.

Why：

Partly to lock in profits before institutions do, but mostly because market sentiment feels wildly fragmented. My focus is pure capital preservation right now: I’d much rather miss a potential rally than lose my principal!