TSMC recorded an increase in shareholders to 1.88 million as of Friday, December 19, 2025, the highest in almost eight months, despite its share price falling 3.38 percent (NT$50) from the previous week to NT$1,430. This rise in ownership was driven by retail investors engaging in odd-lot buying following the price dip. The company is expected to benefit from strong global demand for its 3nm process and CoWoS packaging for AI applications.