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Retail Investors Boost Monthly Stock Purchases to Record High
Finance · Investment Managers · economic_daily · 2026-11-09
Despite market volatility in October, retail investors in Taiwan poured a record 37.54 billion TWD into regular savings plans, betting on a year-end rally.
What Happened
Record Investment Inflows: Despite significant market corrections in October, retail investors remained active, with monthly regular savings plan contributions reaching a record 37.54 billion TWD.
Market Correction: The market experienced a sharp decline in October following a peak early in the month, driven by uncertainty in the AI sector and selling pressure from hedge funds.
Year-End Optimism: Retail investors are betting on a year-end rally, supported by historical trends following U.S. mid-term elections and the long-term growth potential of the AI industry.
Day Trading Activity: Data shows that day trading accounted for 38.3% of total volume in October, indicating that short-term traders are actively managing risk amidst high market volatility.