What top creators are saying about ASML Holding N.V.(ASML)

Tactical 10% trim due to high valuation (50 forward P/E) despite remaining fundamentally bullish on its market position.

Under investigation regarding EUV machine export controls to China, creating significant geopolitical and supply chain risk.

The company is defended against allegations of IP leaks regarding EUV technology.

High conviction pick pushing toward all-time highs due to its essential role in the AI ecosystem.

Sole provider of critical lithography equipment; described as a conservative estimate for its market cap to double given its monopoly position.

Up 11% as part of the sector-wide semiconductor bounce.

Seeing notable outflows as retail investors move into underlying plumbing.

Rose 9% as semiconductors led the market's 'parabolic' recovery.

Showing strong recovery gains within the tech sector.

Safe to hold for 4-6 months; part of the AI sector interconnected risk.

Best-in-class company but currently too expensive at its all-time high; recommendation is to wait for a pullback.

Holds a near-monopoly on advanced lithography machines required for high-end AI chips.

Hitting new highs as the semiconductor sector returns to the mean.

Identified as a critical constraint in the global AI infrastructure buildout.

Considered a global European champion that is favored over companies dependent on the local European economy.

Seeing significant capital expenditure for EUV lithography equipment to support advanced DRAM production.

A durable monopoly with immense pricing power and less cyclicality than hardware peers due to long-term service contracts.

Maintains a strategic advantage as a key US-aligned controller of essential lithography technology for chip manufacturing.

Huawei is attempting to bypass the need for ASML's EUV lithography machines through new architecture, potentially reducing dependence on their technology.

Maintained as a smaller allocation in the AI-centric portfolio.

Author suggests that the primary investment play for advanced logic is resist makers rather than ASML.

The author suggests that focusing on resist makers is a more strategic investment play than ASML.

Used as a benchmark for EDA companies, but faces skepticism regarding valuation and market understanding of its capacity shifts.

CEO identifies Starlink as a major recurring driver for semiconductor demand, indicating long-term growth potential for chip-making equipment.

Included in a massive bearish position against semiconductor equipment and chip manufacturing multiples.

Expanding focus into advanced packaging and metrology to improve machine economics and prioritizing cost-efficiency and technical integration.

Expanding into advanced packaging and metrology; potential to leverage market position to increase pricing for major clients.

Holds a critical monopoly via High-NA EUV equipment.

Bearish sentiment expressed via put options for hedging purposes.

Aggressive contrarian short position despite their monopoly on lithography machines.

Bullish long position mentioned in 13F, though the author prefers a competitor

Held as a long position in the 13F filing, though the author prefers other competitors.

Initiated short position via put options.

Strategic co-investment model is viewed as a bullish signal for long-term industry stability and technology pull-forward.

Acts as a primary bottleneck and foundational driver for the semiconductor industry and AI supply chain.

Bullish sentiment driven by hyperscalers offering to fund machinery purchases to secure DRAM supply.

Monopoly provider of EUV machines required for advanced chip production.

Positioned as a primary beneficiary of TSMC's massive projected $100 billion CapEx spending trajectory.

High demand for lithography machines, though currently unable to supply them fast enough to meet TSMC's expansion plans.

Downgraded to Hold as strong revenue guidance and future growth appear fully priced into the valuation.

The sole provider of machines required to manufacture the most advanced AI chips.

Part of a heavy earnings week; expected to show strong fundamentals against current valuations.

High entry barriers for AI hardware due to the $400 million cost of individual lithography machines.

Viewed as a 'crown jewel' of global technology with a monopoly-like moat and superior engineering talent; recommended as a long-term hold despite recent price surges.

Critical chip sector player; earnings report in mid-April is a key catalyst.

Described as an 'absolute beast' with monopoly power in EUV lithography and a high-conviction long-term hold.

Key asset in the 'rack' and data center infrastructure model portfolio.

Exposed to geopolitical risks and potential policy shifts due to high market presence in China.

Identified as a critical partner needed to scale alongside NVIDIA’s accelerating growth.

Gained 3-5% following comments regarding the extreme difficulty of lithography.