Taiwan Stock Market Fluctuates at Highs, Q1 Sees Record Trading Accounts for Individual and Large Investors
In Q1 2026, the Taiwan stock market reached new highs, with the number of trading accounts for individual investors, mid-sized investors, and large investors all hitting record levels. In March, the number of trading accounts reached 6,235,182, a significant increase of approximately 1.5784 million from February. Individual investors accounted for 53.73% of the total market turnover in Q1, while foreign investors accounted for 35.19%. The market turnover rate in March significantly rose to 17.79%, with day trading accounting for 36.47% of turnover.
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(Central News Agency reporter Tseng Jen-kai, Taipei, April 14th) In Q1 2026, the Taiwan stock index repeatedly hit new highs. In March, the Taiwan stock market experienced fluctuations and declines due to the US-Iran conflict, but investors continued to enter the market to buy. According to statistics from the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the number of trading accounts in the Taiwan stock market in March was 6,235,182, a significant increase of approximately 1.5784 million from February, surpassing the high of 5.1874 million accounts set in January this year, once again setting a historical record.
Among them, in Q1 this year, the number of individual investors (large investors) with transaction values over NT$500 million was 6,543; the number of individual investors (mid-sized investors) with transaction values between NT$100 million and NT$500 million was 58,574; and the number of individual investors (retail investors) with transaction values under NT$100 million was 6,907,786. These figures all increased compared to Q4 last year (4,899, 58,574, and 6,907,786 respectively), and all set historical highs.
According to Taiwan Stock Exchange statistics, in Q1 2026, individual investors accounted for 53.73% of the total turnover in the centralized market, a slight increase from 53.19% in Q4 last year; foreign investors accounted for 35.19% of the total turnover, slightly higher than 35.01% in Q4 last year; domestic institutional investors accounted for 11.08%, a decrease from 11.8% in Q4 last year.
The Taiwan Stock Exchange announced today that the turnover rate of the centralized market in March was 17.79%, a significant increase from 9.45% in February; day trading accounted for 36.47% of turnover, and the average daily number of day trading accounts was 192,625, increasing from 36.4% and 179,503 respectively in February.
In addition, ETF turnover accounted for 8.62% in March, an increase from 7.7% in February. (Editor: Chang Liang-chih) 1150414
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(Central News Agency reporter Tseng Jen-kai, Taipei, April 14th) In Q1 2026, the Taiwan stock index repeatedly hit new highs. In March, the Taiwan stock market experienced fluctuations and declines due to the US-Iran conflict, but investors continued to enter the market to buy. According to statistics from the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the number of trading accounts in the Taiwan stock market in March was 6,235,182, a significant increase of approximately 1.5784 million from February, surpassing the high of 5.1874 million accounts set in January this year, once again setting a historical record.
Among them, in Q1 this year, the number of individual investors (large investors) with transaction values over NT$500 million was 6,543; the number of individual investors (mid-sized investors) with transaction values between NT$100 million and NT$500 million was 58,574; and the number of individual investors (retail investors) with transaction values under NT$100 million was 6,907,786. These figures all increased compared to Q4 last year (4,899, 58,574, and 6,907,786 respectively), and all set historical highs.
According to Taiwan Stock Exchange statistics, in Q1 2026, individual investors accounted for 53.73% of the total turnover in the centralized market, a slight increase from 53.19% in Q4 last year; foreign investors accounted for 35.19% of the total turnover, slightly higher than 35.01% in Q4 last year; domestic institutional investors accounted for 11.08%, a decrease from 11.8% in Q4 last year.
The Taiwan Stock Exchange announced today that the turnover rate of the centralized market in March was 17.79%, a significant increase from 9.45% in February; day trading accounted for 36.47% of turnover, and the average daily number of day trading accounts was 192,625, increasing from 36.4% and 179,503 respectively in February.
In addition, ETF turnover accounted for 8.62% in March, an increase from 7.7% in February. (Editor: Chang Liang-chih) 1150414
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FAQ
What was the situation of the Taiwan stock market in Q1 2026?
The Taiwan stock index repeatedly hit new highs, and the number of trading accounts for individual, mid-sized, and large investors all reached historical highs.
What was the number of trading accounts in the Taiwan stock market in March?
The number of trading accounts in March was 6,235,182, a significant increase of approximately 1.5784 million from February, setting a new historical record.