시장 분석은 차세대 AI 칩 제조에 필수적인 EUV 리소그래피 독점권을 보유한 ASML(ASML)을 가장 전략적 우위를 점한 반도체 장비 기업으로 평가한다.

Rothschild & Co Asset Management, an investment management firm, recently issued the second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its LongRun Equity Strategy. The fund targets high-quality franchises with durable competitive advantages and sustainable business models for long-term ownership. During Q2 2026, the strategy returned 7.6% in EUR (unhedged), lagging its benchmark, which rose 15.8%. Markets rebounded from March lows amid geopolitical tensions, while AI-related equities gained traction during negotiation breakdowns. Although earnings upgrades have supported the broader index, many non-AI companies continue to face stagnant revision trends. Robust EPS growth suggests an impending market rotation toward overlooked quality names. Investors may review the fund’s top five holdings for its leading picks in 2026.

The Q2 2026 letter specifically highlighted ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) as a notable portfolio contributor. Based in the Netherlands, ASML provides advanced lithography solutions for the semiconductor industry. On August 27, 2026, the stock closed at $1,735.01 per share. Over the preceding month, shares appreciated 6.51%, while they surged 133.07% over the past 52 weeks. ASML currently carries a market capitalization of $666.42 billion, with its stock trading within a 52-week range of $716.20 to $1,999.96.

Regarding the position, LongRun Equity Strategy stated: “The top contributors over the quarter were ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ:ASML) and GE Aerospace. We have long argued that ASML is one of the best-positioned businesses within the AI cohort as its products are mission critical and unique. Samsung and SK Hynix's capacity build-out will not only result in new tool sales but also grow the installed base that requires servicing.”

Despite this institutional focus, ASML does not appear on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. According to our database, 140 hedge fund portfolios held ASML at the close of the second quarter, up from 133 in the prior quarter. While we acknowledge ASML’s investment potential, we maintain that select AI equities offer greater upside potential alongside reduced downside risk. For investors seeking a deeply undervalued AI stock poised to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, we recommend consulting our complimentary report on the best short-term AI stock.

In a separate analysis, we examined ASML through the lens of Eagle Capital Management’s recent commentary. Additional quarterly insights from hedge funds and prominent investors are available on our Q2 2026 hedge fund investor letters page. For further reading, see: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 15 Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years. Trading disclosure: The referenced button links to Coinbase. Yahoo Finance is not a broker-dealer or investment adviser and does not offer securities or cryptocurrencies for sale or facilitate trading. Coinbase compensates us for certain activity generated through this link. Prices displayed are informational. This article was originally published at Insider Monkey. Disclosure: None.