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Taiwan Stocks Plunge 529 Points as Institutional Investors Offload NT$96.8 Billion
Finance · Investment Banks/Brokers · economic_daily · 2026-10-20
The Taiwan stock market faced heavy selling pressure today, with the index falling 529.15 points as institutional investors net sold NT$96.8 billion in shares.
What Happened
Market Performance: The Taiwan stock market experienced a sharp correction today, with the weighted index closing down 529.15 points at 46,292.93. Trading volume surged to NT$758.68 billion, reflecting heightened market anxiety and significant selling pressure.
Institutional Activity: Institutional investors were net sellers of NT$96.8 billion in total. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors led the sell-off with a net outflow of NT$79.54 billion, while proprietary traders also reduced their positions by NT$35.579 billion.
Domestic Support: Amidst the broad sell-off, domestic investment trusts acted as a stabilizing force by net buying NT$18.315 billion. While this buying interest was insufficient to reverse the day's losses, it provided a minor cushion against the downward momentum.
Market Outlook: The massive liquidation by institutional investors highlights growing concerns regarding current market valuations and economic conditions. Investors should closely monitor foreign capital flows and trading volume in the coming sessions to gauge whether the market is nearing a bottom.
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