TSM

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) is the world's largest contract semiconductor manufacturer, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan. The company pioneered the pure-play foundry model, focusing exclusively on manufacturing semiconductors for other companies rather than designing its own chips. Since going public in 1997, TSMC has grown to become a critical component of the global technology supply chain, producing chips for smartphones, computers, automotive systems, and artificial intelligence applications. The company operates advanced fabrication facilities primarily in Taiwan while expanding its global footprint with new fabs in the United States, Japan, and Europe.