Foreign Investors Net Buy NT$188.4 Billion Last Week, Ending 5 Consecutive Weeks of Net Selling; China Steel Most Bought with 85,059 Lots
Foreign investors net bought NT$188.457 billion in the Taiwan stock market last week, ending a five-week streak of net selling. This surge was primarily driven by the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, which boosted the Taiwan stock market by 8.74% (2845.4 points), with the TAIEX closing at a new high of 35417.83 points on April 10. China Steel, Cathay FHC, and UMC were among the top three most bought stocks by foreign investors, while Macronix, China Airlines, and CTBC Financial Holding were among the top three most sold. As of April 10, foreign investors' cumulative net selling for the year reached NT$660.484 billion, with their total stock market capitalization holding NT$56.5234 trillion, accounting for 48.93% of the total listed stock market value.
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- 📰 Published: April 13, 2026 at 17:19
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On April 13, 2026, the Taiwan stock market experienced a significant rebound, with the TAIEX rising 2845.4 points (8.74%) to close at a record high of 35417.83 points on April 10. This positive movement followed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Foreign investors, who had net sold NT$968.2 billion in March, rapidly re-entered the market. According to statistics from the Taiwan Stock Exchange, foreign investors recorded a net buy of NT$188.457 billion last week, breaking a five-week selling streak.
In terms of individual stocks, the top three companies with the highest net foreign investor purchases last week were China Steel (85,059 lots), Cathay FHC (67,328 lots), and UMC (65,552 lots). Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) also saw significant foreign buying of 33,155 lots, ranking 8th.
Conversely, the top three companies with the highest net foreign investor sales last week were Macronix (34,908 lots), China Airlines (34,252 lots), and CTBC Financial Holding (33,633 lots).
From the beginning of 2026 to April 10, foreign investors' cumulative net selling amounted to NT$660.484 billion. Their total market value of held stocks reached NT$56.5234 trillion, representing 48.93% of the total market capitalization of all listed stocks.
In terms of individual stocks, the top three companies with the highest net foreign investor purchases last week were China Steel (85,059 lots), Cathay FHC (67,328 lots), and UMC (65,552 lots). Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) also saw significant foreign buying of 33,155 lots, ranking 8th.
Conversely, the top three companies with the highest net foreign investor sales last week were Macronix (34,908 lots), China Airlines (34,252 lots), and CTBC Financial Holding (33,633 lots).
From the beginning of 2026 to April 10, foreign investors' cumulative net selling amounted to NT$660.484 billion. Their total market value of held stocks reached NT$56.5234 trillion, representing 48.93% of the total market capitalization of all listed stocks.