TSM Options Show $44M Bullish Flow as Chips Rally
Institutional traders bought $20M in TSMC calls and sold $24M in puts Thursday. The lopsided flow signals confidence in semiconductor leadership.
By Sarah Chen
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Institutional traders bought $20M in TSMC calls and sold $24M in puts Thursday. The lopsided flow signals confidence in semiconductor leadership.
By Sarah Chen
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