The technology sector has faced quite a bit of pressure so far in 2025. Just two months ago, the Nasdaq Composite was down over 20% year to date following President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement on April 2. Only after a steep recovery since late April has the index been able to return to breakeven.
In this volatile environment, some tech stocks are still trading at attractive valuations, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM 0.39% ) stands out in the sea of enticing artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Could it be the best bargain in the market right now?
Why is Taiwan Semiconductor so important for AI development?
When it comes to AI semiconductor stocks, there is no shortage of positive narratives surrounding the usual suspects: Nvidia , Advanced Mic