Semiconductor Stock Slides Before Trump Announcement

Group 1 - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) shares are down 4.5% to $172.37, amid anticipation of a$100 billion chip manufacturing announcement from President Donald Trump [1] - TSMC is on track for its ninth loss in ten sessions, potentially closing at its lowest level since early October, following a record high of $226.40 on January 24 [2] - The company's stock shows a Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) of 43%, indicating options are currently an affordable strategy, with a low Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard (SVS) of 25 out of 100, suggesting it is a prime candidate for premium selling [3]