Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

Equity Bottom-Up

Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables and accessories, and sells a variety of related accessories. The Company also offers payment, digital content, cloud and advertising services. Apple Inc.'s customers are primarily in consumer, small & mid-sized business, education, enterprise and government markets worldwide.

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<li>We identify key Taiwan-based Apple suppliers that have underperformed recently, and highlight which suppliers' revenue growth will outpace Apple in 2025E.</li>
<li>Rise of India -- Latest Apple data shows massive iPhone production growth in the country.</li>
<li>Apple's next-generation M5 chip will continue using TSMC's 3nm node, launching 2H25E; Supports that TSMC's 3nm process is expected to maintain strong demand even with the arrival of 2nm.</li>
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We identify key Taiwan-based Apple suppliers that have underperformed recently, and highlight which suppliers' revenue growth will outpace Apple in 2025E.
Rise of India -- Latest Apple data shows massive iPhone production growth in the country.
Apple's next-generation M5 chip will continue using TSMC's 3nm node, launching 2H25E; Supports that TSMC's 3nm process is expected to maintain strong demand even with the arrival of 2nm.


Apple Supply Chain Monitor: Laggards to Outgrow Apple in 2025E; India's IPhone Surge; New IMacs W/AI

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. manufactures integrated circuits based on its proprietary designs.  The Company offers a comprehensive set of integrated circuit fabrication processes to manufacture CMOS logic, mixed-mode, volatile and non-volatile memory and BiCMOS chips.  Taiwan Semiconductor is an affiliate of Philips Electronics N.V.

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US)

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<li>TSMC: +23% Premium; Potential to Establish New Higher Trading Range?</li>
<li>UMC: -0.2% Discount; But ADR Headroom Continues to Aggressively Decrease</li>
<li>ASE: +2.2% Premium; Taiwan Shares' Short Interest Remains Near Highs</li>
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TSMC: +23% Premium; Potential to Establish New Higher Trading Range?
UMC: -0.2% Discount; But ADR Headroom Continues to Aggressively Decrease
ASE: +2.2% Premium; Taiwan Shares' Short Interest Remains Near Highs


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Establishing New Higher Range?; UMC's Aggressive Headroom Decline

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<li>TSMC Plans 2025E Price Hike of Up to 10% for Advanced Nodes—Exceeding Expectations</li>
<li>MediaTek Poised to Benefit from the ARM and Qualcomm Dispute</li>
<li>Is Splitting Intel Key for Its Survival? Intel Ex-Directors Pen Op-Ed Piece</li>
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TSMC Plans 2025E Price Hike of Up to 10% for Advanced Nodes—Exceeding Expectations
MediaTek Poised to Benefit from the ARM and Qualcomm Dispute
Is Splitting Intel Key for Its Survival? Intel Ex-Directors Pen Op-Ed Piece


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Wave of Earnings Imminent; New TSMC Price Hike; Mediatek Winner of QCOM/ARM Spat

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<li>TSMC: +18.7% Premium; Trading Range Sustaining at an Elevated Level</li>
<li>UMC: -1.8% Discount; Good Level to Go Long the Spread</li>
<li>ASE: 0.0% Premium; Good Level to Go Long the Spread</li>
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TSMC: +18.7% Premium; Trading Range Sustaining at an Elevated Level
UMC: -1.8% Discount; Good Level to Go Long the Spread
ASE: 0.0% Premium; Good Level to Go Long the Spread


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Premium Remains Elevated; ASE Domestic Short Interest Hits Highs

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<li>Hua-Where? Hua-Who? Report: Apple's iPhone 16 Pro &amp; Pro Max Sales Surge 44% in China; A Strong Start Amidst Competition</li>
<li>Samsung Under Siege: Facing Major Challenges Across Verticals as TSMC Tightens Foundry Grip</li>
<li>TSMC 3Q24: Guidance Remains Strong; Explains Why AI Demand Not Overhyped; Stay Long... TSMC is Working with All AI Innovators</li>
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Hua-Where? Hua-Who? Report: Apple's iPhone 16 Pro &amp; Pro Max Sales Surge 44% in China; A Strong Start Amidst Competition
Samsung Under Siege: Facing Major Challenges Across Verticals as TSMC Tightens Foundry Grip
TSMC 3Q24: Guidance Remains Strong; Explains Why AI Demand Not Overhyped; Stay Long... TSMC is Working with All AI Innovators


Taiwan Tech Weekly: IPhone 16 Sales Surge in China; Samsung's Strength Diluted Against TSMC’s Focus

20 years of experience researching capital markets in Asia and the USA.

Vincent Fernando, CFA
Managing Director, Zero One
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Apple Supply Chain Monitor: Laggards to Outgrow Apple in 2025E; India's IPhone Surge; New IMacs W/AI

Underperforming suppliers expect revenue growth surpassing Apple in 2025E; India sees massive iPhone production growth; Apple's M5 chip...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Establishing New Higher Range?; UMC's Aggressive Headroom Decline

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Wave of Earnings Imminent; New TSMC Price Hike; Mediatek Winner of QCOM/ARM Spat

TSMC to raise prices even higher, MediaTek to benefit from ARM and Qualcomm dispute, former Intel directors suggest splitting Intel for survival.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Premium Remains Elevated; ASE Domestic Short Interest Hits Highs

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: IPhone 16 Sales Surge in China; Samsung's Strength Diluted Against TSMC’s Focus

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max sales surging in China, Samsung faces challenges from multiple fronts as TSMC tightens grip in foundry, TSMC gives...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Apple Supply Chain Monitor: Laggards to Outgrow Apple in 2025E; India's IPhone Surge; New IMacs W/AI

​Underperforming suppliers expect revenue growth surpassing Apple in 2025E; India sees massive iPhone production growth; Apple's M5 chip...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Establishing New Higher Range?; UMC's Aggressive Headroom Decline

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Wave of Earnings Imminent; New TSMC Price Hike; Mediatek Winner of QCOM/ARM Spat

​TSMC to raise prices even higher, MediaTek to benefit from ARM and Qualcomm dispute, former Intel directors suggest splitting Intel for survival.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Premium Remains Elevated; ASE Domestic Short Interest Hits Highs

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: IPhone 16 Sales Surge in China; Samsung's Strength Diluted Against TSMC’s Focus

​Apple's iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max sales surging in China, Samsung faces challenges from multiple fronts as TSMC tightens grip in foundry, TSMC gives...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Underperforming suppliers expect revenue growth surpassing Apple in 2025E; India sees massive iPhone production growth; Apple's M5 chip...

TSMC to raise prices even higher, MediaTek to benefit from ARM and Qualcomm dispute, former Intel directors suggest splitting Intel for survival.

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max sales surging in China, Samsung faces challenges from multiple fronts as TSMC tightens grip in foundry, TSMC gives...