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Foreign Investors Net Sell NT$38.3 Billion in Taiwan Stocks; Financial Sector Gains Favor
Finance · Major Banks · economic_daily · 2026-09-10
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Foreign investors reversed their buying streak, offloading NT$38.34 billion in Taiwan stocks while shifting capital into financial sector equities.
What Happened
Foreign Selling Pressure: Taiwan's stock market faced a downturn on the 10th, with foreign investors ending a four-day buying streak by net selling NT$38.34 billion. Wistron topped the selling list, while Innolux and Shin Kong Synthetic Fibers saw significant reversals from previous buying sessions.
Financial Sector Inflow: Amid the market volatility, foreign capital flowed into the financial sector, which secured five spots on the top buying list. Stocks like KGI Financial attracted interest, signaling a defensive shift by institutional investors.
Divergent Stock Performance: Large-cap stocks saw mixed results, with TSMC and Delta Electronics facing continued selling pressure. Conversely, MediaTek received support from foreign inflows, helping to stabilize the broader market index.
Strategic Adjustments: The rapid turnover in foreign holdings, particularly in tech stocks like Innolux, highlights a volatile trading environment. Market participants are closely monitoring institutional fund flows to gauge future sector rotation.