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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$241.91 -0.71 (-0.29%)
Closing price 08/8/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Short Interest Data

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) has a short interest of 26.98 million shares, representing 0.52% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 32.45% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.2, indicating that it would take 2.2 days of the average trading volume of 12.38 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
26,980,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
20,370,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+32.45%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$6.39 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.2 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
5,186,547,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.52%
Today's Trading Volume
10,540,805 shares
Average Trading Volume
12,379,486 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
85%
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Short Interest History

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/15/202526,980,000 shares $6.39 billion +32.5%0.5%2.2 $236.96
6/30/202520,370,000 shares $4.62 billion -22.2%0.4%1.1 $226.79
6/15/202526,180,000 shares $5.53 billion -13.1%0.5%1.7 $211.07
5/31/202530,120,000 shares $5.82 billion +0.1%0.6%1.9 $193.36
5/15/202530,090,000 shares $5.84 billion -5.8%0.6%1.7 $194.16
4/30/202531,950,000 shares $5.32 billion -15.5%0.6%1.8 $166.66
4/15/202537,800,000 shares $5.95 billion +19.2%0.7%2 $157.41
3/31/202531,720,000 shares $5.27 billion -0.2%0.6%1.7 $166.06
3/15/202531,790,000 shares $5.54 billion -7.1%0.6%1.9 $174.16
2/28/202534,210,000 shares $6.16 billion +3.5%0.7%2.1 $180.10
2/15/202533,060,000 shares $6.74 billion -9.1%0.6%2.2 $203.77
1/31/202536,350,000 shares $7.61 billion +14.9%0.7%2.5 $209.28
1/15/202531,650,000 shares $6.55 billion -4.0%0.6%2.2 $206.93
12/31/202432,970,000 shares $6.51 billion +29.6%0.6%2.4 $197.49
12/15/202425,450,000 shares $5.12 billion -15.5%0.5%1.9 $200.99
11/30/202430,130,000 shares $5.56 billion -2.3%0.6%2.2 $184.66
11/15/202430,840,000 shares $5.74 billion +9.3%0.6%2.3 $186.03
10/31/202428,230,000 shares $5.38 billion +11.1%0.5%2.1 $190.56
10/15/202425,400,000 shares $4.75 billion -2.0%0.5%1.7 $187.12
9/30/202425,930,000 shares $4.50 billion -0.3%0.5%1.6 $173.67
9/15/202426,000,000 shares $4.49 billion -15.6%0.5%1.6 $172.50
8/31/202430,820,000 shares $5.29 billion -2.3%0.6%1.8 $171.70
8/15/202431,550,000 shares $5.49 billion -6.7%0.6%1.8 $173.97
7/31/202433,820,000 shares $5.61 billion +15.4%0.7%1.9 $165.79
7/15/202429,320,000 shares $5.43 billion +5.2%0.6%1.9 $185.29
6/30/202427,860,000 shares $4.84 billion -10.5%0.5%1.9 $173.81
6/15/202431,120,000 shares $5.37 billion +26.2%0.6%2.2 $172.51
5/31/202424,670,000 shares $3.73 billion +15.1%0.5%1.7 $151.09
5/15/202421,440,000 shares $3.33 billion -12.1%0.4%1.4 $155.55
4/30/202424,400,000 shares $3.35 billion +8.3%0.5%1.6 $137.44
4/15/202422,540,000 shares $3.16 billion -9.2%0.4%1.4 $140.17
3/31/202424,820,000 shares $3.38 billion +3.4%0.5%1.6 $136.05
3/15/202424,010,000 shares $3.29 billion +8.4%0.5%1.6 $137.04
2/29/202422,160,000 shares $2.85 billion +1.6%0.4%1.6 $128.62
2/15/202421,820,000 shares $2.82 billion +6.3%0.4%1.8 $129.03
1/31/202420,520,000 shares $2.32 billion +26.8%0.4%1.8 $112.89
1/15/202416,180,000 shares $1.64 billion -0.9%0.3%1.5 $101.24
12/31/202316,320,000 shares $1.70 billion -13.6%0.3%1.8 $104.00
12/15/202318,880,000 shares $1.94 billion +53.4%0.4%2.1 $102.53
11/30/202312,310,000 shares $1.20 billion -9.0%0.2%1.4 $97.28
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11/15/202313,520,000 shares $1.34 billion +6.9%0.3%1.5 $98.77
10/31/202312,650,000 shares $1.09 billion -6.3%0.2%1.4 $86.37
10/15/202313,500,000 shares $1.22 billion +9.2%0.3%1.6 $90.46
9/30/202312,360,000 shares $1.07 billion +1.1%0.2%1.4 $86.90
9/15/202312,230,000 shares $1.09 billion -8.9%0.2%1.4 $89.29
8/31/202313,430,000 shares $1.26 billion +9.1%0.3%1.4 $93.54
8/15/202312,310,000 shares $1.13 billion -16.4%0.2%1.1 $91.75
7/31/202314,730,000 shares $1.46 billion +5.4%0.3%1.3 $99.14
7/15/202313,970,000 shares $1.47 billion +3.0%0.3%1.2 $105.14
6/30/202313,560,000 shares $1.37 billion -18.7%0.3%1.1 $100.93
6/15/202316,680,000 shares $1.75 billion -33.5%0.3%1.4 $105.21
5/31/202325,080,000 shares $2.47 billion +31.1%0.5%2.1 $98.67
5/15/202319,130,000 shares $1.64 billion +8.1%0.4%1.9 $85.66
4/30/202317,700,000 shares $1.49 billion -3.1%0.3%1.7 $84.30
4/15/202318,260,000 shares $1.59 billion +5.4%0.4%1.6 $87.20
3/31/202317,330,000 shares $1.61 billion +5.9%0.3%1.4 $93.02
3/15/202316,360,000 shares $1.42 billion -28.2%0.3%1.2 $86.70
2/28/202322,780,000 shares $1.98 billion -28.9%0.4%1.7 $87.07
2/15/202332,030,000 shares $2.97 billion +10.4%0.6%2.3 $92.76
1/31/202329,010,000 shares $2.69 billion -7.3%0.6%1.9 $92.73
1/15/202331,290,000 shares $2.72 billion -0.4%0.6%2.1 $86.80
12/30/202231,400,000 shares $2.34 billion +45.6%0.6%2.1 $74.49
12/15/202221,560,000 shares $1.67 billion -7.0%0.4%1.4 $77.61
11/30/202223,170,000 shares $1.92 billion +9.3%0.5%1.6 $82.98
11/15/202221,190,000 shares $1.70 billion -6.6%0.4%1.5 $80.46
10/31/202222,690,000 shares $1.40 billion +18.2%0.4%1.8 $61.55
10/15/202219,200,000 shares $1.23 billion +4.4%0.4%1.5 $63.92
9/30/202218,390,000 shares $1.26 billion -12.9%0.4%1.6 $68.56
9/15/202221,120,000 shares $1.65 billion +21.2%0.4%1.9 $77.98
8/31/202217,430,000 shares $1.45 billion -25.9%0.3%1.6 $83.35
8/15/202223,530,000 shares $2.15 billion -8.8%0.5%2.1 $91.57
7/31/202225,790,000 shares $2.28 billion +20.5%0.5%2.4 $88.48
7/15/202221,400,000 shares $1.83 billion +44.9%0.4%2 $85.63
6/30/202214,770,000 shares $1.21 billion +29.7%0.3%1.4 $81.75
6/15/202211,390,000 shares $1.02 billion -47.6%0.2%1.1 $89.13
5/31/202221,740,000 shares $2.07 billion +1.1%0.4%2 $95.30
5/15/202221,500,000 shares $1.96 billion -0.9%0.4%1.7 $90.96
4/30/202221,690,000 shares $2.02 billion +16.8%0.4%1.7 $92.93
4/15/202218,570,000 shares $1.83 billion +48.7%0.4%1.4 $98.36
3/31/202212,490,000 shares $1.30 billion +2.6%0.2%0.9 $104.26
3/15/202212,170,000 shares $1.24 billion +5.5%0.2%0.9 $102.09
2/28/202211,540,000 shares $1.23 billion -12.6%0.2%0.9 $107.01
2/15/202213,210,000 shares $1.64 billion -1.1%0.3%1.2 $124.52
1/31/202213,350,000 shares $1.64 billion -5.9%0.3%1.2 $122.63
1/15/202214,190,000 shares $2.00 billion +67.9%0.3%1.4 $140.66
12/31/20218,450,000 shares $1.02 billion -15.2%0.2%1 $120.31
12/15/20219,960,000 shares $1.20 billion -23.7%0.2%1.3 $120.40
11/30/202113,060,000 shares $1.53 billion +11.5%0.3%1.7 $117.15
11/15/202111,710,000 shares $1.38 billion -5.1%0.2%1.5 $118.12
10/29/202112,340,000 shares $1.40 billion -9.6%0.2%1.6 $113.70
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10/15/202113,650,000 shares $1.57 billion +8.1%0.3%1.8 $114.86
9/30/202112,630,000 shares $1.41 billion +2.8%0.2%1.6 $111.65
9/15/202112,290,000 shares $1.49 billion -7.7%0.2%1.5 $121.50
8/31/202113,310,000 shares $1.58 billion -22.4%0.3%1.6 $119.01
8/13/202117,150,000 shares $1.98 billion -4.4%0.3%2.2 $115.50
7/30/202117,930,000 shares $2.09 billion +8.1%0.4%2.2 $116.64
7/15/202116,590,000 shares $1.95 billion +10.9%0.3%2 $117.53
6/30/202114,960,000 shares $1.80 billion +20.7%0.3%1.7 $120.16
6/15/202112,390,000 shares $1.48 billion -7.1%0.2%1.3 $119.45
5/28/202113,340,000 shares $1.57 billion -13.0%N/A1.4 $117.36
5/14/202115,340,000 shares $1.67 billion -0.5%N/A1.4 $108.75
4/30/202115,420,000 shares $1.84 billion +4.6%N/A1.3 $119.10
4/15/202114,740,000 shares $1.78 billion +24.0%N/A1.2 $120.84
3/31/202111,890,000 shares $1.37 billion +9.1%N/A0.9 $115.07
3/15/202110,900,000 shares $1.29 billion -23.7%N/A0.9 $118.30
2/26/202114,290,000 shares $1.80 billion -5.7%N/A1.2 $126.00
2/12/202115,150,000 shares $2.11 billion +7.4%N/A1.4 $139.16
1/29/202114,110,000 shares $1.78 billion -14.1%N/A1.3 $125.83
1/15/202116,420,000 shares $2.08 billion +19.5%N/A1.6 $126.45
12/31/202013,740,000 shares $1.50 billion -30.3%N/A1.7 $108.90
12/15/202019,710,000 shares $2.04 billion +13.3%N/A2.5 $103.56
11/30/202017,400,000 shares $1.72 billion -2.3%N/A2 $98.74
11/15/202017,810,000 shares $1.66 billion +7.7%N/A2.1 $93.22
10/30/202016,540,000 shares $1.40 billion -8.1%N/A2 $84.89
10/15/202018,000,000 shares $1.59 billion +19.6%N/A1.8 $88.60
9/30/202015,050,000 shares $1.22 billion -11.3%N/A1.3 $81.07
9/15/202016,960,000 shares $1.46 billion -8.8%N/A1.5 $85.85
8/31/202018,590,000 shares $1.47 billion -7.4%N/A1.7 $79.25
8/14/202020,070,000 shares $1.57 billion -12.6%N/A1.9 $78.41

TSM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 15th, investors have sold 26,980,000 shares of TSM short. 0.52% of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. TSM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: SG Americas Securities LLC, Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC, Credit Industriel ET Commercial, Mirae Asset Securities USA Inc., MUFG Securities EMEA plc, OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd, Twin Tree Management LP, Credit Industriel ET Commercial, CenterStar Asset Management LLC, Pelham Capital Ltd., Garde Capital Inc., Jane Street Group LLC, CTC LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Millennium Management LLC, Alkeon Capital Management LLC, Apollo Management Holdings L.P., HBK Investments L P, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Caption Management LLC, Nomura Holdings Inc., DRW Securities LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, HAP Trading LLC, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., PEAK6 LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Oribel Capital Management LP, Elwood Capital Partners LP, Capital Fund Management S.A., Credit Agricole S A, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., Hsbc Holdings PLC, Maven Securities LTD, Elequin Capital LP, Summit Securities Group LLC, Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC, Arrowpoint Investment Partners Singapore Pte. Ltd., HighTower Advisors LLC, Simplex Trading LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., MUFG Securities EMEA plc, National Bank of Canada FI, Citigroup Inc., and XY Capital Ltd. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 0.52% of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing saw a increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 26,980,000 shares, an increase of 32.4% from the previous total of 20,370,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

How does Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.52% of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "electronic equipment" compare to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (2.76%), ARM Holdings PLC Sponsored ADR (1.55%), Vertiv Holdings Co. (2.52%), NXP Semiconductors N.V. (2.77%), L3Harris Technologies Inc (1.89%), Ubiquiti Inc. (11.91%), Ericsson (1.11%), ON Semiconductor Corporation (7.84%), Celestica, Inc. (3.88%), Hubbell Inc (5.08%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Coinbase Global, Inc. ($5.11 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.76 billion), Reddit Inc. ($2.84 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($2.79 billion), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC ($2.79 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($2.67 billion), Rocket Lab Corporation ($2.49 billion), AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ($2.12 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.09 billion), and Omnicom Group Inc. ($2.04 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing stock?

Short selling TSM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing as its price is falling. TSM shares are trading down $0.71 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing?

A short squeeze for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of TSM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including TSM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 15 2025.



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