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Taiwan Stocks Slide Over 240 Points as Institutional Investors Offload NT$50 Billion
Finance · Investment Banks/Brokers · economic_daily · 2026-09-10
The Taiwan stock market faced significant selling pressure today, closing down 242.87 points with a total turnover of NT$713.97 billion as institutional investors net sold NT$50.31 billion.
What Happened
Market Performance: The Taiwan stock market experienced a downturn today, with the index falling by 242.87 points to close at 46,940.49. Trading volume remained high, reaching NT$713.97 billion, reflecting heightened volatility and investor caution.
Institutional Activity: Institutional investors were net sellers, offloading a total of NT$50.31 billion in shares. Foreign and mainland Chinese investors led the selling spree, withdrawing NT$383.34 billion from the market.
Domestic Sentiment: Proprietary traders also contributed to the selling pressure, divesting NT$137.63 billion. Conversely, investment trusts acted as a stabilizing force, recording a net buy of NT$17.86 billion.
Outlook: The heavy selling by foreign capital underscores a cautious sentiment currently prevailing in the market. Investors are advised to monitor future foreign fund flows and trading volumes to gauge the potential for a market recovery.
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