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Taiwan Stocks Surge by Record Margin Despite Heavy Foreign Selling
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · economic_daily · 2026-11-09
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The Taiwan Stock Exchange index jumped nearly 2,000 points in a historic rally, yet institutional investors offloaded over NT$94 billion in shares.
What Happened
Historic Market Rebound: The Taiwan stock market staged a massive recovery on the 9th, with the index surging 1,960.06 points to close at 41,661.7. This 4.94% gain marks the second-largest single-day point increase in the exchange's history, with 237 stocks hitting the daily limit.
Institutional Selling Pressure: Despite the bullish sentiment, institutional investors net sold NT$94.53 billion worth of shares. Foreign investors were the primary sellers, offloading over NT$90 billion, while domestic investment trusts acted as a stabilizing force with net purchases of NT$26.75 billion.
Broad-Based Sector Rally: AI-related stocks led the charge, with TSMC climbing 4.68% and contributing significantly to the index. Other sectors, including silicon photonics, memory, PCB, and traditional industries like petrochemicals, saw widespread gains as investor confidence returned.
Selective Performance: While most high-priced stocks saw strong rallies, the market leader Aspeed saw more moderate gains. Meanwhile, specific stocks in the power equipment and biotechnology sectors attracted significant capital, helping to sustain the positive momentum throughout the trading session.