Foreign Capital Net Outflow of US$3.055 Billion in March, 4th Largest for Same Period in History
In March, foreign investors net sold NT$830.608 billion in listed and OTC stocks, marking the largest net sale for the same period since 2022. The net outflow of foreign capital in March reached US$3.055 billion, the fourth largest for the same period in history. However, as of the end of March, cumulative net inflows totaled US$17.852 billion, also the largest for the same period in history. The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) explained that stock market volatility in March influenced foreign capital movements, with the Taiwan stock market's decline falling between major international markets amidst the US-Iran conflict.
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The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) today released information on foreign and mainland Chinese investment in domestic securities. FSC statistics show that in March alone, foreign and mainland Chinese investors net sold NT$830.608 billion in listed and OTC stocks, marking the largest single-month net sale since 2022 and the largest single-month net sale on record. As of the end of March this year, cumulative net sales reached NT$675.189 billion, also the largest cumulative net sale for the same period since 2022.
FSC statistics indicate that in March alone, foreign and mainland Chinese investors had a net outflow of US$3.055 billion, the fourth largest for the same period in history. However, as of the end of March this year, cumulative net inflows of foreign and mainland Chinese capital totaled US$17.852 billion, also the largest cumulative net inflow for the same period in history. Officials explained that foreign capital movements are influenced by the stock market and their respective operational strategies, and the higher stock market volatility in March affected foreign capital trends.
Regarding the Taiwan stock market's performance since the end of February due to the US-Iran conflict, Huang Chung-hao, Deputy Director-General of the FSC's Securities and Futures Bureau, pointed out that statistics show the Taiwan Stock Exchange's centralized market fell by 6.17% since the US-Iran conflict. During the same period, Shanghai fell by 6.72%, Singapore by 0.65%, Hong Kong by 5.69%, South Korea by 12.48%, Japan by 9.31%, the US Dow Jones by 4.71%, the US Nasdaq by 2.96%, and the US Philadelphia Semiconductor Index by 2.25%. The Taiwan stock market's decline was in the middle range among major international stock markets.
Huang Chung-hao noted that overall, like other major international stock markets, the Taiwan stock market has been affected by the war situation and energy prices, leading to higher uncertainty risks. The FSC will continue to monitor international developments and advises investors to invest cautiously and be aware of risks. (Edited by Yang Lan-xuan) 1150407
FSC statistics indicate that in March alone, foreign and mainland Chinese investors had a net outflow of US$3.055 billion, the fourth largest for the same period in history. However, as of the end of March this year, cumulative net inflows of foreign and mainland Chinese capital totaled US$17.852 billion, also the largest cumulative net inflow for the same period in history. Officials explained that foreign capital movements are influenced by the stock market and their respective operational strategies, and the higher stock market volatility in March affected foreign capital trends.
Regarding the Taiwan stock market's performance since the end of February due to the US-Iran conflict, Huang Chung-hao, Deputy Director-General of the FSC's Securities and Futures Bureau, pointed out that statistics show the Taiwan Stock Exchange's centralized market fell by 6.17% since the US-Iran conflict. During the same period, Shanghai fell by 6.72%, Singapore by 0.65%, Hong Kong by 5.69%, South Korea by 12.48%, Japan by 9.31%, the US Dow Jones by 4.71%, the US Nasdaq by 2.96%, and the US Philadelphia Semiconductor Index by 2.25%. The Taiwan stock market's decline was in the middle range among major international stock markets.
Huang Chung-hao noted that overall, like other major international stock markets, the Taiwan stock market has been affected by the war situation and energy prices, leading to higher uncertainty risks. The FSC will continue to monitor international developments and advises investors to invest cautiously and be aware of risks. (Edited by Yang Lan-xuan) 1150407