How to buy TSM shares in 2025
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. ($TSM) is the world's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry.👉 Read on to learn about TSM and how to buy $TSM shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy TSM stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether TSM or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in TSM is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy TSM stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including TSM.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy TSM shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for TSM
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for TSM shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of TSM shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase TSM shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for TSM shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
TSM company overview
TSMC is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, providing chips for major companies like Apple, Nvidia and AMD. TSMC’s advanced process nodes, such as 5nm and 3nm, are critical to producing high-performance computing chips and consumer electronics. Founded in 1987, TSMC dominates the market for contract chip manufacturing and continues to expand its capacity in response to growing demand for semiconductors.
TSM share price performance
The TSM share price was US$171.59 (+1.47%) as of market close.
Key metrics for TSM
Get a breakdown of TSM’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$171.59 |
| Market capitalisation | US$760.09B |
| PE Ratio | 24.87 |
| Earnings per share | US$6.90 |
| Day change | +1.47% |
| 52-week high | US$226.40 |
| 52-week low | US$125.78 |
Data updated as of March 15, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in TSM
Put your favourites on repeat - like TSM - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
Does TSM pay dividends?
Yes, TSM pays dividends.
| Dividend yield | 1.44% |
Data updated as of March 15, 2025.
What is the TSM price target?
The average price target for TSM is US$240 across 2 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 100% of analysts suggesting to buy, 0% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell TSM shares?
The process of selling TSM shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own TSM shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find TSM
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy TSM shares?
Like any investment, TSM may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $TSM shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to TSM?
Intel Corporation ($INTC): Intel is a major semiconductor manufacturer known for its processors and chipsets used in computing devices worldwide. Like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM), Intel designs and manufactures semiconductors but has historically focused on producing chips for its own use, whereas TSM is a foundry for many other companies. NVIDIA Corporation ($NVDA): NVIDIA designs and markets GPUs, AI computing technology and system-on-chip units used in a variety of applications like gaming, data centers and autonomous vehicles. While not a foundry like TSM, NVIDIA relies on companies like TSM for semiconductor fabrication and both play significant roles in the semiconductor supply chain. QUALCOMM Incorporated ($QCOM): QUALCOMM is a leader in wireless communications technology, creating semiconductors for mobile devices, IoT and network infrastructure. Similar to TSM’s role in semiconductor production, QUALCOMM designs advanced semiconductors, though it primarily focuses on wireless and telecommunications markets.
What are some ETFs that hold TSM?
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF ($EWT): EWT is designed to track the performance of the MSCI Taiwan Index, offering exposure to Taiwanese companies, with TSM being one of its largest holdings. The ETF includes other prominent Taiwanese tech and manufacturing companies, focusing on sectors like semiconductors, electronics and finance. Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF ($VWO): VWO targets stocks in emerging markets, with a significant holding in TSM due to its prominence in the semiconductor industry. The ETF includes a diverse mix of companies from regions such as Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, covering technology, financials and consumer sectors. iShares Semiconductor ETF ($SOXX): SOXX tracks U.S. semiconductor companies and global leaders like TSM that are involved in chip design, manufacturing and distribution. TSM is included in this ETF due to its global impact on the semiconductor industry, alongside other major companies like NVIDIA and Intel.
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TSM Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
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- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for TSM
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
So, in the case of TSM, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$174.11 at last market close.
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This is for information purposes only and is not a recommendation to invest in the securities listed. Such information is not intended to constitute financial advice and no agency or advisory relationship is created between you and Stake as a result of having access to or using the Information. This information does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You agree that neither Stake nor any third party provider is responsible for any investment decisions or for any damages or other losses resulting from the use of the Information. As always, do your own research before making any investment decisions and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial adviser. No representation or warranty is made as to the timeliness, reliability, accuracy or completeness of the material and Stake does not accept any responsibility arising from errors in, or omissions from, the data. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.