One reason, according to China Renaissance, is that the pace at which chips are shrinking is slowing, which will allow SMIC to narrow the gap. SHANGHAI, May 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation ("SMIC";NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 0981.HK), China's largest and most advanced semiconductor … Since put options generally indicatenegative sentiment, and call options indicate positive sentiment, we can get a sense of the overallinstitutional sentiment by plotting the ratio of puts to calls. The company serves integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor companies, and system companies. It operates in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders. That assessment comes as the world's second-largest economy faces a tough task in closing the gap with the U.S., South Korea and Taiwan and increasing its self-sufficiency in semiconductors as its trade war with Washington continues.Semiconductors require a large amount of investment, the right talent and expertise to make. It operates in North America, China, Hong Kong, and Eurasia. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China. This means that share ownership of 13D/G filings and 13F filings are oftentimes not directly comparable, so we presentthem separately. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes, and Market Data and Analysis.SMIC has yet to respond to CNBC's request for comment.Analyst firm China Renaissance estimates that SMIC is about 17 quarters behind TSMC when it comes to 14nm and 16nm chips.But some analysts say SMIC can catch up with its competitors thanks to a number of factors. We want to hear from you."SMIC is still several years behind the industry leader with limited profitability improvement," Taiwan-based analyst firm Fubon Research said in a note from May.Currently, only 16% of the semiconductors used in China are produced in the country, and only half of those are made by Chinese firms, according to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Hong Kong-listed Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is a chip foundry. Chinese companies will need to overcome some of those hurdles in order to challenge rivals in other countries.Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. The company serves integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor companies, and system companies.