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ETF Trading Frenzy: 00406A Hits Million-Share Volume as Foreign Investors Pivot to Panel Makers
Electronic Technology · Electronic Components · economic_daily · 2026-11-02
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Amidst heavy market volatility, ETFs dominated trading volume with 00406A leading the pack, while foreign investors shifted to net buying of AUO and Innolux.
What Happened
Market Volatility: The Taiwan stock market faced significant pressure following a sharp decline in U.S. equities, with the index experiencing a volatile session on the first trading day of November. Despite an initial plunge, the market managed to pare some losses, closing down 291.69 points at 44,920.14 as heavyweight stocks like MediaTek provided some support.
ETF Dominance: ETFs remained the primary focus for investors, accounting for eight of the top ten most traded securities. The CTBC Taiwan Yield (00406A) stood out, recording over one million shares traded for two consecutive days and securing the top spot in total market volume.
Foreign Investor Pivot: After facing heavy selling pressure from institutional investors throughout October, panel manufacturers AUO and Innolux saw a reversal in sentiment. Foreign investors turned net buyers on the first day of November, with Innolux leading the list of net-bought stocks, signaling a potential shift in institutional positioning.
Mixed Performance: Trading value among top stocks was mixed, as TSMC continued its downward trend while MediaTek and Delta Electronics posted gains. The divergence in performance across semiconductor and electronic supply chain stocks highlights the ongoing market uncertainty and the importance of tracking foreign capital flows.