Data refreshed 10 July 2026 – TSMC historical return
What If You Invested $1,000 in TSMC on 1 June 2015?
TSMC became critical infrastructure for the modern technology economy by manufacturing many of the world’s most advanced chips.
Invested in the U.S.-listed TSM ADR on 2015-06-01.
Adjusted historical ADR close.
Latest available adjusted ADR close.
About 24.2x the original stake.
Quick Answer
If you had invested $1,000 in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company in 2015 through its U.S.-listed ADR, the investment would now be worth approximately $24,214.53, a gain of $23,214.53 or 2,321%.
While Nvidia, Apple and AMD often dominate headlines, TSMC manufactures many of the chips behind the modern technology economy.
The Investment Breakdown
| Measure | Result |
|---|---|
| Asset | TSMC U.S.-listed ADR (TSM) |
| Start date used | 2015-06-01 |
| Amount invested | $1,000 |
| Entry price used | $17.9277 |
| ADR units bought | 55.7797 |
| Latest close used | $434.11 |
| Estimated value now | $24,214.53 |
| Estimated gain | $23,214.53 (2,321%) |
Methodology: For consistency, WWIBWN standard 2015 scenarios use 1 June 2015 as the starting date unless otherwise stated. IPO and launch-based scenarios use the relevant IPO, direct listing, launch or earliest available trading date. Figures are updated weekly using the latest available market data. This standard scenario uses Yahoo Finance adjusted historical chart data for TSMC’s U.S.-listed ADR, which reflects distributions and corporate actions where applicable. It does not include tax, trading fees, FX movement, custody costs or slippage.
About the Asset
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the world’s largest dedicated semiconductor foundry. Unlike Nvidia or AMD, TSMC generally does not design chips. It manufactures chips designed by customers including Apple, Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm and Broadcom.
This model allows TSMC to benefit from growth across the technology industry rather than relying on one consumer brand or product.
Why This Starting Date Matters
In 2015, smartphones, cloud computing, data centres, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing were still accelerating. Investing then meant gaining exposure to the company responsible for manufacturing many chips powering those trends.
The Investment Journey
2015-2019: The Foundation of Modern Technology
Smartphones became more powerful, cloud computing expanded and technology companies increasingly relied on TSMC’s manufacturing expertise.
2020: Global Chip Demand Surges
The pandemic increased demand for laptops, data-centre infrastructure, gaming hardware and networking equipment while shortages highlighted the economy’s dependence on chips.
2021-2023: The Semiconductor Spotlight
TSMC’s leadership became increasingly valuable as it invested billions in new fabrication facilities and advanced manufacturing processes.
2024-2026: The AI Revolution
AI infrastructure spending surged, and TSMC manufactured many of the advanced processors designed by companies such as Nvidia.
What Drove Returns?
Semiconductor Demand
Modern technology relies on increasingly powerful chips, making advanced manufacturing more valuable.
Technology Leadership
TSMC consistently maintained a lead in advanced manufacturing processes.
Artificial Intelligence
The AI boom created enormous demand for advanced semiconductor production.
Diversified Customer Base
TSMC benefits from many customers, industries and technology trends.
High Barriers to Entry
Advanced fabrication requires enormous investment and technical expertise.
Could You Have Seen It Coming?
Partially. Investors knew semiconductors would remain important, but few predicted the scale of the AI boom, global chip shortages, semiconductor manufacturing’s strategic importance or how dominant TSMC would become.
Different Investment Amounts
| Initial Investment | Estimated Value Now |
|---|---|
| $100 | $2,421.45 |
| $1,000 | $24,214.53 |
| $5,000 | $121,072.65 |
| $10,000 | $242,145.29 |
Risks Along the Way
TSMC investors faced semiconductor cycles, geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan, supply-chain disruption, technology competition and market volatility.
Key Takeaways
TSMC became one of the global technology ecosystem’s most important companies and benefited from growth across multiple sectors.
Sometimes the companies behind the scenes can be just as successful as the brands consumers recognise.
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FAQ
What is TSMC?
TSMC is the world’s largest semiconductor foundry and manufactures chips for many leading technology companies.
Does TSMC design chips?
Generally, no. TSMC primarily manufactures chips designed by other companies.
Why is TSMC important?
Many of the world’s most advanced semiconductors are manufactured by TSMC.
How has AI affected TSMC?
AI growth increased demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
What is TSMC’s biggest competitive advantage?
Its advanced manufacturing leadership and the enormous barriers to entry within the industry.
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Data and Editorial Information
This scenario is generated from market data and reviewed for calculation consistency before publication.
Historical entry and latest prices come from Yahoo Finance chart data. Adjusted close is used where available to reflect splits, distributions and other corporate actions.
The latest available adjusted market close is used for the calculation.
$1,000 divided by the entry price gives the units bought. Units bought multiplied by the latest price gives the estimated current value.
10 July 2026. Latest price used: $434.11 from 2026-07-10.
Prepared and reviewed by WWIBWN for educational and historical context. Calculations exclude tax, fees and personal circumstances.
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