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Foreign Investors Offload Over NT$13 Billion in Taiwan Stocks, Trimming Stakes in AUO and PSMC
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · economic_daily · 2026-10-07
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Taiwan stocks closed lower as foreign investors net sold over NT$13 billion, focusing on reducing positions in AUO, PSMC, and various active ETFs while buying into Formosa Plastics.
What Happened
Market Performance: The Taiwan stock market experienced a slight decline today, closing at 49,806.37 points with a total trading volume of NT$925.99 billion. Institutional investors collectively net sold NT$21.26 billion, with foreign investors marking their second consecutive day of net selling.
Foreign Selling Activity: Foreign institutional selling was concentrated on specific assets, led by the CTBC Taiwan Income ETF (00406A) with over 82,000 shares sold. Other significant targets for divestment included AUO, PSMC, and several active ETFs, signaling a broader trend of profit-taking in the technology and fund sectors.
Foreign Buying Strategy: Despite the overall selling pressure, foreign investors showed interest in traditional industry stocks, with Formosa Plastics leading the buying list at over 35,000 shares. Walsin Lihwa and Winbond Electronics also saw significant inflows, suggesting a tactical rotation toward defensive or lower-valuation sectors.
Institutional Outlook: Beyond foreign investors, proprietary traders shifted from net buyers to sellers, while investment trusts continued their three-day selling streak. The overall institutional sentiment remains cautious, and market participants are advised to monitor capital flows closely as major players adjust their portfolios.