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Taiwan Stocks Slide 358 Points on Heavy Volume; TSMC Drops
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · economic_daily · 2026-11-04
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Taiwan stocks experienced high volatility on Tuesday, closing down 358 points on record-breaking volume as investors reassess AI sector profitability.
What Happened
Market Performance: The Taiwan Stock Exchange index fell 358.63 points to close at 42,948.91, marked by a massive trading volume of 1.11 trillion TWD. Despite the downward pressure, strong buying at lower levels helped the index form a long lower shadow of nearly 1,100 points during the session.
Individual Stock Activity: TSMC shares retreated by 35 TWD to close at 2,260 TWD, representing a 1.53% decline. While heavyweights like MediaTek saw rebound interest, other major components like Delta Electronics faced selling pressure, reflecting a divergence in market sentiment.
Analyst Perspective: Market experts suggest that while the upcoming Anthropic IPO may attract short-term capital, investors are becoming increasingly cautious regarding AI capital expenditures. There is a growing focus on whether companies can effectively monetize AI investments, leading to heightened scrutiny of the sector's long-term outlook.
Strategic Outlook: Fund managers emphasize the importance of multi-factor diversification to mitigate risks associated with geopolitical uncertainty and high interest rates. By balancing high-dividend strategies with exposure to non-tech sectors like finance, investors aim to hedge against the volatility inherent in the technology cycle.