Lee Ainslie's TSM Position Overview
Lee Ainslie (via Maverick Capital LTD) currently holds 1.66 M shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) worth $504.05 M, representing 5.41% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 30 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Lee Ainslie has maintained a strategic position in TSM, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2025, adding 639,178 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2025, reducing 740,545 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Lee Ainslie's Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) Trades by Lee Ainslie
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2016 | +46,820 | New Buy | 46,820 | $26.21 |
| Q2 2016 | +3,680 | Add 7.86% | 50,500 | $26.24 |
| Q3 2016 | -50,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +42,100 | New Buy | 42,100 | $28.74 |
| Q1 2017 | +560 | Add 1.33% | 42,660 | $32.84 |
| Q2 2017 | +25,200 | Add 59.07% | 67,860 | $34.95 |
| Q3 2017 | +22,780 | Add 33.57% | 90,640 | $37.56 |
| Q4 2017 | +74,580 | Add 82.28% | 165,220 | $39.65 |
| Q1 2018 | +48,780 | Add 29.52% | 214,000 | $43.76 |
| Q2 2018 | -24,990 | Reduce 11.68% | 189,010 | $36.56 |
| Q3 2018 | -35,580 | Reduce 18.82% | 153,430 | $44.16 |
| Q4 2018 | -6,100 | Reduce 3.98% | 147,330 | $36.91 |
| Q1 2019 | -5,710 | Reduce 3.88% | 141,620 | $40.96 |
| Q2 2019 | -4,650 | Reduce 3.28% | 136,970 | $39.17 |
| Q3 2019 | -136,970 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2021 | +282,762 | New Buy | 282,762 | $118.28 |
| Q2 2021 | -80,072 | Reduce 28.32% | 202,690 | $120.16 |
| Q3 2021 | -202,690 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2023 | +4,898 | New Buy | 4,898 | $93.02 |
| Q2 2023 | +100,731 | Add 2056.57% | 105,629 | $100.92 |
| Q3 2023 | +191,259 | Add 181.07% | 296,888 | $86.90 |
| Q4 2023 | +198,824 | Add 66.97% | 495,712 | $104.00 |
| Q1 2024 | +8,310 | Add 1.68% | 504,022 | $136.05 |
| Q2 2024 | -14,914 | Reduce 2.96% | 489,108 | $173.81 |
| Q3 2024 | +127,871 | Add 26.14% | 616,979 | $173.67 |
| Q4 2024 | +622,478 | Add 100.89% | 1.24 M | $197.49 |
| Q1 2025 | +218,679 | Add 17.64% | 1.46 M | $166.00 |
| Q2 2025 | +301,881 | Add 20.70% | 1.76 M | $226.49 |
| Q3 2025 | -740,545 | Reduce 42.08% | 1.02 M | $279.29 |
| Q4 2025 | +639,178 | Add 62.70% | 1.66 M | $303.89 |
Lee Ainslie's Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited Investment FAQs
Lee Ainslie first purchased Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) in Q1 2016, acquiring 46,820 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Lee Ainslie has held Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) for 30 quarters since Q1 2016.
Lee Ainslie's largest addition to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) was in Q4 2025, adding 1,658,650 shares worth $504.05 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Lee Ainslie's firm, Maverick Capital LTD, owns 1,658,650 shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM), valued at approximately $504.05 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) represents approximately 5.41% of Lee Ainslie's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Lee Ainslie's peak holding in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) was 1,760,017 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2025.