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Taiwan Stocks Plunge Over 1,300 Points as Foreign Investors Offload NT$102 Billion
Finance · Investment Banks/Brokers · economic_daily · 2026-11-05
The Taiwan Stock Exchange experienced a sharp decline of 1,374 points, with foreign investors recording one of their largest single-day sell-offs in history.
What Happened
Market Sell-off: The Taiwan stock market faced a massive correction today, with the weighted index plummeting 1,374.19 points to close at 41,574.72. Trading volume surged to NT$926.02 billion, reflecting intense selling pressure and high market volatility.
Institutional Activity: The three major institutional investor groups collectively offloaded NT$123.46 billion in shares. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were the primary drivers, selling NT$102.46 billion, marking the 10th largest single-day sell-off in history, while proprietary traders sold NT$43.53 billion. Only domestic investment trusts remained net buyers, adding NT$22.53 billion to their positions.
Investor Sentiment: The heavy selling reflects growing concerns over the macroeconomic outlook and a flight of capital by foreign investors amid global uncertainty. The high trading volume suggests a significant shift in market positioning as investors react to the sudden downturn.
Key Indicators: Market participants are closely monitoring whether foreign selling will persist or if domestic institutional support can provide a floor for the index. The ability of the market to stabilize at current support levels will be a critical factor in determining the near-term trend.