Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don’t know. But when something this big happens with TSM, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
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So how do we know what these investors just did?
Today, Benzinga‘s options scanner spotted 22 uncommon options trades for Taiwan Semiconductor.
This isn’t normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 36% bullish and 45%, bearish.
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Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 7 are puts, for a total amount of $703,997, and 15 are calls, for a total amount of $691,397.
What’s The Price Target?
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $130.0 to $530.0 for Taiwan Semiconductor during the past quarter.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Taiwan Semiconductor’s options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Taiwan Semiconductor’s significant trades, within a strike price range of $130.0 to $530.0, over the past month.
Taiwan Semiconductor Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
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Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSM | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 05/15/26 | $19.55 | $19.4 | $19.51 | $340.00 | $270.5K | 1.8K | 271 |
| TSM | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 05/15/26 | $19.9 | $18.35 | $19.36 | $340.00 | $116.1K | 1.8K | 134 |
| TSM | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 05/15/26 | $19.95 | $19.4 | $19.54 | $340.00 | $101.5K | 1.8K | 337 |
| TSM | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 05/15/26 | $28.85 | $28.2 | $28.35 | $360.00 | $96.3K | 1.0K | 45 |
| TSM | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 09/18/26 | $13.2 | $12.05 | $12.48 | $530.00 | $87.7K | 57 | 71 |
About Taiwan Semiconductor
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is the world’s largest dedicated chip foundry, with about 70% market share in 2025. TSMC was founded in 1987 as a joint venture of Philips, the government of Taiwan, and private investors. It went public in Taiwan in 1994 and as an ADR in the US in 1997. TSMC’s scale and high-quality technology allow the firm to generate solid operating margins, even in the highly competitive foundry business. Furthermore, the shift to the fabless business model has created tailwinds for TSMC. The foundry leader has an illustrious base of customers, including Apple, AMD, and Nvidia, that look to apply its cutting-edge process technologies to their semiconductor designs. TSMC employs more than 83,000 people.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Taiwan Semiconductor, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
Current Position of Taiwan Semiconductor
- Currently trading with a volume of 768,717, the TSM’s price is down by -0.12%, now at $363.76.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 57 days.
Expert Opinions on Taiwan Semiconductor
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $450.0.
- An analyst from DA Davidson downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $450.
Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements.
