Bearish options flow identified in Taiwan Semi (TSM), with shares down $14.45 near $354.66. Options volume roughly in line with average with 173k contracts traded and puts leading calls for a put/call ratio of 1.09, compared to a typical level near 1.16. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 0.7 points near 44.36,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $9.91. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.
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