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6 Active ETFs Outperform Taiwan Market Amid Volatility, 00981A Leads with 70%+ Returns
Finance · Investment Managers · economic_daily · 2026-08-06
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Despite recent market turbulence, six active ETFs have outperformed the broader Taiwan index, with the Uni-President Taiwan Growth ETF (00981A) leading the pack with over 70% year-to-date returns.
What Happened
Market Volatility: The Taiwan stock market recently faced significant downward pressure, testing the 44,000-point level as major electronic stocks retreated. Despite the broader market's year-to-date gains narrowing, several active ETFs have demonstrated resilience and the ability to generate alpha during the downturn.
Top Performers: The Uni-President Taiwan Growth ETF (00981A) has emerged as the top performer among active ETFs, boasting a year-to-date return of over 75%. Other funds, including those from Fuh Hwa and Capital Investment, also outperformed the market with returns ranging between 59% and 69%.
Investment Strategy: Market experts advise investors to avoid emotional trading cycles during periods of high volatility. Instead, a long-term approach—such as dollar-cost averaging or buying on dips—is recommended to capture the structural growth potential of the Taiwan market.
Sector Outlook: Analysts maintain a positive outlook on the AI sector, noting that while some high-valuation stocks are seeing profit-taking, fundamental demand remains strong. Capital expenditures from US cloud service providers continue to support the long-term outlook for AI servers, high-end CCL, and thermal management supply chains.