Foreign Investors Net Buy NT$68.9 Billion, 5th Largest in History, Targeting Formosa Plastics Group and Panel Stocks
Driven by easing US-Iran tensions, the Taiwanese stock market closed at a new record high of 36,296.12 points on the 14th. Foreign investors made a net purchase of NT$68.908 billion, the fifth-largest in history, primarily targeting panel makers AUO and Innolux, as well as stocks of the Formosa Plastics Group. TSMC and ASPEED also hit new highs, leading the overall market rally.
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(CNA, Taipei, 14th, by reporter Chang Chien-chung) U.S. President Trump's claim that Iran has proactively reached out to make a deal boosted Japanese and South Korean stock markets, and Taiwan's stock market followed suit, closing at a new high of 36,296.12 points, up 838.83 points, with a turnover of NT$971.731 billion. Foreign investors bought a net NT$68.908 billion, the 5th largest in history, snapping up panel and Formosa Plastics Group stocks.
With TSMC and stock king ASPEED hitting new highs today, Largan surging to its limit up, and strength in financial and traditional industry stocks such as glass, plastics, textiles, electrical machinery, cables, and automobiles, the Taiwan stock market was pushed to a new high.
Foreign and Mainland Chinese investors had a net buy of NT$68.908 billion today, the 5th largest net buy amount in history. Securities dealers had a net buy of NT$5.52 billion, while investment trusts had a net sell of NT$5.666 billion. The three major institutional investors had a combined net buy of NT$68.762 billion.
According to Taiwan Stock Exchange data, foreign investors bought the most shares of panel maker AUO, totaling 111,487 contracts, followed by panel maker Innolux with 79,239 contracts.
The top 10 stocks bought by foreign investors included Formosa Plastics Group's Formosa Plastics, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre, and Nan Ya Plastics, as well as Yuanta Taiwan 50 ETF, Taiwan Glass, KGI Taiwan TOP50 ETF, China Steel, and Cathay Sustainable High Dividend ETF.
The top 10 stocks sold by foreign investors were Nanya Technology, KGI Fund, Unimicron, Yuanta AI New Economy ETF, Capital TIP Non-Investment Grade Bond ETF, Everlight Chemical, Powertech Technology, UMC, Fuh Hwa Global Innovation, and Fuh Hwa Taiwan Stock Growth.
Kuo-Wei Huang, Vice President of Mega International Investment Services, stated that the easing of US-Iran tensions was the main reason for the new high in Taiwan stocks. TSMC is scheduled to hold an online investor conference on April 16, and major US banks will also release their financial reports. The performance of these fundamentals is a recent focus for the market; however, the subsequent development of the US-Iran conflict will continue to affect the stock market's direction. (Editor: Chang Liang-chih) 1150414
With TSMC and stock king ASPEED hitting new highs today, Largan surging to its limit up, and strength in financial and traditional industry stocks such as glass, plastics, textiles, electrical machinery, cables, and automobiles, the Taiwan stock market was pushed to a new high.
Foreign and Mainland Chinese investors had a net buy of NT$68.908 billion today, the 5th largest net buy amount in history. Securities dealers had a net buy of NT$5.52 billion, while investment trusts had a net sell of NT$5.666 billion. The three major institutional investors had a combined net buy of NT$68.762 billion.
According to Taiwan Stock Exchange data, foreign investors bought the most shares of panel maker AUO, totaling 111,487 contracts, followed by panel maker Innolux with 79,239 contracts.
The top 10 stocks bought by foreign investors included Formosa Plastics Group's Formosa Plastics, Formosa Chemicals & Fibre, and Nan Ya Plastics, as well as Yuanta Taiwan 50 ETF, Taiwan Glass, KGI Taiwan TOP50 ETF, China Steel, and Cathay Sustainable High Dividend ETF.
The top 10 stocks sold by foreign investors were Nanya Technology, KGI Fund, Unimicron, Yuanta AI New Economy ETF, Capital TIP Non-Investment Grade Bond ETF, Everlight Chemical, Powertech Technology, UMC, Fuh Hwa Global Innovation, and Fuh Hwa Taiwan Stock Growth.
Kuo-Wei Huang, Vice President of Mega International Investment Services, stated that the easing of US-Iran tensions was the main reason for the new high in Taiwan stocks. TSMC is scheduled to hold an online investor conference on April 16, and major US banks will also release their financial reports. The performance of these fundamentals is a recent focus for the market; however, the subsequent development of the US-Iran conflict will continue to affect the stock market's direction. (Editor: Chang Liang-chih) 1150414
FAQ
Why did Taiwan's stock market hit a new high on the 14th?
The main driver was the easing of tensions between the US and Iran. This improved investor sentiment and led to a significant net purchase by foreign investors of over NT$68.9 billion, boosting the entire market.
Which sectors did foreign investors particularly buy into?
Foreign investors primarily focused on purchasing panel-related stocks, such as AUO and Innolux, as well as stocks belonging to the Formosa Plastics Group.