ASML's CEO said the Dutch chip-gear maker has not been affected by tensions between The Netherlands and China over the Dutch government's takeover of chipmaker Nexperia.
Our biggest source of underperformance was the consumer staples sector as we had a number of laggards, including Kerry Group, Philip Morris and Diageo. On the positive side, the three new purchases we made in Q2 during the post-Liberation Day market meltdown—Lam Research, ASML and Thermo Fisher Scientific—were each among our top contributors to returns in Q3. Our top contributor in Q3 was Alphabet, a long-time holding.
LRCX, ASML, NVDA and MCO use strong moats to fend off rivals and deliver consistent returns amid market shifts.
ASML (ASML) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, ASML broke through the 20-day moving average, which suggests a short-term bullish trend.
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ASML remains a buy due to strong innovation, robust bookings, and expansion into Advanced Packaging despite recent valuation expansion. Q3 results showed sluggish top line growth, but a 105% YoY increase in bookings signals sustained demand and future revenue acceleration for ASML. Margins remain healthy, with gross margin expanding slightly and profitability holding steady, reinforcing ASML's dominant industry position.
Nvidia is a semiconductor powerhouse that is playing a pivotal role in the growth of AI. Without the necessary hardware, the fabrication of advanced semiconductors isn't possible.
ASML Holdings has delivered a +57.4% gain since my last 'strong buy' rating, far outperforming the S&P 500. ASML's strong margins, robust cash generation, and AI-driven revenue growth justify its premium valuation, despite some concerns over China demand in 2026. With shares near historical resistance and bullish signals overextended, I am selling 60% of my position to lock in profits.
TSMC's Q3 2025 results confirmed its structural strength, posting 40.8% YoY revenue growth and a 50.6% operating margin, driven by expanding AI and HPC demand amid global capacity diversification. ASML's Q3 2025 reflected resilient EUV equipment demand, 51.6% gross margin, and €5.4 B in bookings, as management reaffirmed AI-driven lithography intensity and long-term revenue potential up to €60 B. ASML trades at a “perfection premium” near 35.7× P/E FWD and 27.5× EV/EBITDA, while TSMC's ~13.8× EV/EBITDA FWD and 35% ROE suggest undervaluation of its industrial and geopolitical power.
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ASML's investment of 1.3B euros in Mistral AI deepens its integration of AI into lithography systems, setting the stage for faster, smarter chipmaking innovation.
ASML Holding N.V. ( ASML ) is the world's sole manufacturer of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, indispensable for fabricating sub-4nm semiconductors that power AI, data centers, and advanced consumer electronics.