Taiwan Semiconductor's June revenue hits a new record high, further validating sustained AI demand—3132 HK helps you diversify single-market volatility risk

Global foundry leader $Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM.US)$ announced its revenue report for June 2026 on July 13. Consolidated revenue for June 2026 reached approximately NT$442.68 billion, up 6.2% month-over-month and a 67.9% increase year-over-year, setting a new all-time monthly high. Cumulatively, revenue for the first half of 2026 (January–June) totaled approximately NT$2.404484 trillion, representing a 35.6% year-over-year increase—also a record high for both single-month and first-half performance. [1]

Taiwan Semiconductor’s revenue, which significantly exceeded market expectations, once again reflects the rapid growth trend in semiconductor demand driven by artificial intelligence.

Strong earnings guidance from Korean giant, yet shares consolidate at elevated levels

In contrast to Taiwan Semiconductor’s impressive results is the recent share price performance of major South Korean semiconductor firms. $Samsung Electronics (005930.KR)$ On July 7, it released robust second-quarter earnings guidance—operating profit of approximately KRW 89.4 trillion, up 1,810% year-over-year; sales of about KRW 171 trillion, a 129% year-over-year increase. [1]

However, this positive news has not led to further share price gains. Samsung Electronics’ stock recently broke below its support level from the past month and has entered a phase of high-level consolidation. $SK hynix (SKHY.US)$ Since its all-time high on June 25, the stock has declined by more than 33% in just three weeks. On July 13, SK Hynix’s share price dropped nearly 15% at one point, while Samsung Electronics also fell by over 5%. [1]

‘The better the earnings, the steeper the stock decline’—this phenomenon stems from growing market concerns about the sustainability of the AI chip cycle and concentrated profit-taking pressure following massive year-to-date share price gains.

Heightened volatility in a single market underscores the value of global portfolio diversification

Korean semiconductor heavyweights (Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix) together account for nearly 60% of $KOSPI 200 Index (KOSPI200.KR)$ , and their high-level price volatility has directly intensified fluctuations in the South Korean stock market. For investors with concentrated positions in individual Korean semiconductor stocks or related leveraged products, recent market turbulence is testing the resilience of their holdings.

Samsung Bloomberg Global Semiconductor ETF (3132 HK) tracks the Bloomberg Global Semiconductor 20 Index, holding the world’s top 20 semiconductor companies and providing comprehensive exposure across the U.S., Asia, and Europe to mitigate concentration risk in any single region.

As of July 10, 2026, $Samsung Bloomberg Global Semiconductor ETF (03132.HK)$ , the top 10 holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor, $Broadcom (AVGO.US)$ 、 $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$, Samsung Electronics, $ASML Holding (ASML.US)$ 、 $Micron Technology (MU.US)$ 、 $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$, SK Hynix,$Applied Materials (AMAT.US)$ and $Intel (INTC.US)$ and other core global semiconductor industry leaders. While Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix undergo consolidation at elevated levels, $Samsung Bloomberg Global Semiconductor ETF (03132.HK)$ the portfolio can still capture structural growth opportunities in AI semiconductors through holdings in regional leaders such as Taiwan Semiconductor, NVIDIA, and Broadcom.

Taiwan Semiconductor reported record-high revenue in June, signaling sustained strong demand driven by AI. However, when volatility in specific markets intensifies, a globally diversified approach—compared to betting on a single region or stock—can help reduce exposure to localized market swings while participating in the long-term structural growth of the AI semiconductor sector.

Source: [1] Bloomberg (July 13, 2026)

[2] Samsung Asset Management (Hong Kong), as of July 10, 2026

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