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TSMC and MediaTek Lead Taiwan Stocks to 820-Point Rally
Electronic Technology · Semiconductors · economic_daily · 2026-09-01
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Taiwan stocks surged 820 points as heavyweights TSMC and MediaTek drove a massive market rally, with trading volume exceeding NT$1 trillion.
What Happened
Market Rally Overview: Taiwan stocks saw a significant rebound today, closing up 820.25 points at 46,948.72 with a trading volume of over NT$1 trillion. TSMC rose 1.46% to 2,440, while MediaTek hit the daily limit, collectively boosting the index by over 450 points.
Capital Rotation: Market sentiment shifted toward heavyweight stocks, with ASE Technology also contributing over 120 points to the index. While some stocks like Unimicron and Nanya Technology faced selling pressure, the overall market breadth was supported by strong institutional buying in key tech leaders.
Strategic Outlook: Analysts at SinoPac Securities suggest a trading range between 42,000 and 49,000 points for September due to increased volatility. They emphasize that any breakout must be accompanied by trading volumes exceeding NT$1.2 trillion to be sustainable, warning of potential pullbacks if the 44,900-point level is breached.
Sector Allocation: The focus remains on the AI hardware upgrade cycle, including server cooling, power management, and silicon photonics. Investors are advised to balance their portfolios with defensive sectors like industrial computing while closely monitoring U.S. Treasury yields and foreign institutional capital flows.