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Taiwan Stocks Surge Over 1,200 Points as Foreign Investors Pour $90 Billion Back into Market
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · cnyes · 2026-08-05
Taiwan's stock market saw a massive rebound today, with the index jumping over 1,200 points on heavy volume as foreign investors led a buying spree exceeding NT$90 billion.
What Happened
Market Rebound: Taiwan stocks staged a powerful rally today, driven by gains in heavyweight electronics and key tech sectors. The index surged by as much as 1,619 points during the session, ultimately closing at 44,611.6, up 2.88% and reclaiming both the monthly and quarterly moving averages.
Surging Trading Volume: Market activity intensified significantly, with total trading volume expanding to NT$1.14 trillion. The high volatility, with an intraday swing of over 1,170 points, highlights a major shift in investor sentiment and renewed market participation.
Institutional Buying Spree: Institutional investors were net buyers across the board, with a combined net purchase of NT$100.41 billion. Foreign institutional investors were the primary drivers, injecting NT$90.31 billion back into the market in a single session.
Domestic Support: Domestic institutions also contributed to the rally, with investment trusts and proprietary traders net buying NT$8.64 billion and NT$1.46 billion, respectively. This synchronized buying from all major institutional groups has bolstered confidence in the market's near-term outlook.