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SoftBank Slashes TSMC Stake in Q2, Cashes Out $270 Million

According to Reuters, SoftBank Group adjusted its US stock holdings in Q2 2026, significantly cutting its TSMC stake and cashing out roughly $270 million.

SoftBank Group Corp. made a major move in Q2 2026, with Reuters reporting a significant adjustment to its TSMC holdings within its US equity portfolio, cashing out approximately $270 million.

Here's what's confirmed by publicly available information so far: the move took place in Q2 2026, involved a major cut to SoftBank's TSMC stake, and the figure stands at $270 million. Details on the exact stake percentage before and after the adjustment, whether other holdings were simultaneously increased or decreased, and where the proceeds went have not been further disclosed by the source.

SoftBank's shifting US equity holdings have long been a market talking point, but this disclosure only covers the scale of the TSMC transaction. Details on any other portfolio adjustments await further filings or additional reporting from Reuters.

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