Semiconductor Manufacturing
Layer 1 of 10 — upstream tier
Leading-edge foundries, EDA software, advanced packaging, lithography equipment, wafer fab equipment, package test, and metrology
Securities (13)
| Ticker | Name | Mkt Cap ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| TSM | TSMC | 800,000 |
| ASML | ASML Holding | 350,000 |
| AMAT | Applied Materials | 150,000 |
| LRCX | Lam Research | 110,000 |
| INTC | Intel | 100,000 |
| KLAC | KLA Corp | 95,000 |
| SNPS | Synopsys | 85,000 |
| CDNS | Cadence Design | 80,000 |
| ASX | ASE Technology | 24,000 |
| TER | Teradyne | 20,000 |
| ONTO | Onto Innovation | 9,000 |
| AMKR | Amkor Technology | 7,500 |
| COHU | Cohu | 1,400 |
Signal Summary
11 of 13 tickers are bullish, 0 bearish, 2 neutral.
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Supply Chain Context
Upstream: Raw Materials & Components
Downstream: Chips & Accelerators
Capex cycle: 6 quarters
Layer Characteristics
| Typical Volatility | 38% annual |
| Beta to Nasdaq | 1.10 |
| CapEx Cycle | 6 quarters |
| Max Portfolio Weight | 15% |
| Signal Weights | 20% daily, 35% weekly, 45% quarterly |
Semiconductor Manufacturing FAQ
What is Semiconductor Manufacturing in the AI supply chain?
Semiconductor Manufacturing is Layer 1 of 10 in Early Signal's AI supply chain taxonomy. Leading-edge foundries, EDA software, advanced packaging, lithography equipment, wafer fab equipment, package test, and metrology
What stocks are in Semiconductor Manufacturing?
Early Signal tracks 13 stocks in Semiconductor Manufacturing, including TSM, ASML, AMAT. See the full securities table above for all tickers with signal data.
How does Early Signal analyze Semiconductor Manufacturing stocks?
Early Signal uses a proprietary multi-timeframe signal model. For Semiconductor Manufacturing stocks, the weighting is 20% daily, 35% weekly, and 45% quarterly factors. Learn more on the methodology page.
What layers are connected to Semiconductor Manufacturing?
Upstream: Raw Materials & Components. Downstream: Chips & Accelerators.
What is the risk profile of Semiconductor Manufacturing?
Semiconductor Manufacturing stocks have a typical beta to Nasdaq of 1.10 and annualized volatility of 38%. The capex cycle is approximately 6 quarters. Maximum recommended portfolio weight is 15%.
Analysis as of May 26, 2026 20:02 UTC. Live data.