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Taiwan Stocks Surge 357 Points to Close at Record High of 48,157
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · economic_daily · 2026-09-23
Taiwan's stock market hit a new closing record today, rising 357.12 points to 48,157.29, led by a strong performance from TSMC.
What Happened
Market Overview: The Taiwan stock market experienced significant volatility today, trading between 47,894 and 48,341 points before closing at a new record high of 48,157.29, up 357.12 points. Total market turnover reached NT$855.95 billion, reflecting sustained high liquidity and investor participation.
Heavyweight Performance: TSMC led the rally, closing at NT$2,500 with a NT$40 gain, contributing approximately 317 points to the index and pushing its market capitalization to NT$64.83 trillion. Other major tech stocks, including Hon Hai, Elite Material, and Unimicron, also saw gains, helping the electronics sector index rise by 1.06%.
Sector Rotation: In the traditional industries, the cement sector outperformed with a 2.84% gain, while the rubber sector also saw a modest increase of 0.99%. Conversely, the plastics, machinery, and glass sectors faced selling pressure, with each declining by more than 1%, highlighting a clear rotation of capital across different industry groups.
Market Outlook: The continued record-breaking performance of the Taiwan stock market, driven by TSMC, underscores strong investor confidence in large-cap technology firms. While some traditional sectors experienced pullbacks, the overall market remains in a bullish trend, with future performance likely dependent on sustained trading volumes.