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Taiwan Stocks Rise Despite Heavy Institutional Sell-Off of NT$67.8 Billion
Finance · Investment Banks/Brokers · economic_daily · 2026-10-16
The Taiwan Stock Exchange closed higher at 47,111.26 points today, yet institutional investors offloaded a net NT$67.8 billion amid significant market volatility.
What Happened
Market Performance: The Taiwan stock market showed resilience today, closing up by 141.39 points at 47,111.26 with a total turnover of NT$935.96 billion. Despite the positive finish, the market faced significant selling pressure from institutional investors throughout the session.
Institutional Activity: The three major institutional investor groups recorded a combined net sell-off of NT$67.81 billion. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors led the exodus with a net sale of NT$46.15 billion, while proprietary traders offloaded NT$33.41 billion.
Investment Trust Support: Amid the heavy selling from other institutions, domestic investment trusts acted as a stabilizing force by purchasing a net NT$11.75 billion. This consistent buying interest from local funds provided a necessary cushion against the broader market outflow.
Outlook: While the index managed to close in positive territory, the substantial net selling by foreign and proprietary investors signals potential caution. Investors should closely monitor future capital flows and the sustainability of support from domestic investment trusts.
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