Taiwan Stocks Rise in Volume and Price; Securities Industry Profits Hit NT$36.6 Billion in April
Taiwan's stock market thrived in April, with the securities industry reporting a total after-tax profit of NT$36.677 billion, a significant monthly increase.
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In April, Taiwan's stock market saw both volume and price increases. According to the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the total after-tax profit for all securities firms in April reached NT$36.677 billion, a 358% increase from March. While proprietary trading suffered losses in March due to the US-Iran conflict, it rebounded in April to generate NT$21.741 billion in profit. The cumulative after-tax profit for the first four months of the year reached NT$84.942 billion, a 468% increase compared to the same period last year.
FAQ
Why was there a loss in March?
Due to the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict, which caused stock prices to plummet.