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Taiwan Stocks Tumble as Institutional Investors Offload NT$52.69 Billion
Finance · Investment Banks/Brokers · economic_daily · 2026-11-02
The Taiwan Stock Exchange index fell by 291.69 points to close at 44,920.14, with institutional investors net selling NT$52.69 billion amid heavy market pressure.
What Happened
Market Performance: The Taiwan stock market faced a significant downturn today, with the index dropping 291.69 points to close at 44,920.14. Trading volume reached NT$758.875 billion, reflecting high volatility and substantial selling pressure.
Institutional Activity: Institutional investors collectively net sold NT$52.69 billion worth of shares. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were the primary drivers of the sell-off, withdrawing NT$73.52 billion from the market.
Domestic Support: Despite the heavy foreign outflow, local investment trusts provided a buffer by net buying NT$36.117 billion. Meanwhile, proprietary traders joined foreign investors on the sell side, offloading NT$15.288 billion.
Market Outlook: The combined selling pressure from foreign and proprietary accounts has created a challenging environment for local equities. Investors are advised to monitor foreign capital flows and trading volume closely to gauge the potential for further market corrections.
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