Taiwan Stocks Surge 273 Points; Foreign Investors Net Buy for 3 Consecutive Days, Favoring Tech and High-Dividend ETFs
The Taiwan stock market surged 273 points to a record closing high. Foreign investors have net bought for 3 consecutive days, favoring tech stocks like Compal and Foxconn, as well as high-dividend ETFs.
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- 📰 Published: April 22, 2026 at 21:20
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(CNA Reporter He Hsiu-ling, Taipei, 22nd) The Taiwan stock market rose by 273.36 points today, closing at 37,878.47 points, setting a new closing high, with a turnover of NT$946.033 billion. The three major institutional investors simultaneously net bought a total of NT$16.004 billion. Foreign investors have net bought for 3 consecutive days, with their top 10 purchases dominated by tech stocks and high-dividend ETFs. Compal topped the list with nearly 50,000 shares bought, and Foxconn also ranked high in 4th place.
According to data from the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the top 5 net buys by foreign investors were: Compal at 49,317 shares in first place, followed by Capital Taiwan Select High Dividend ETF (00919) at 48,816 shares. The rest, in order, were UMC, Foxconn, and Cathay Sustainability High Dividend ETF (00878).
The top 5 net sells by foreign investors were: Active Uni-President Taiwan Stock Growth (00981A) at 49,975 shares in first place, followed by Taiwan Glass at 35,076 shares. The rest were Yuanta High Dividend ETF (0056), Shinkong Synthetic Fibers, and Pou Chen.
Wang Jung-hsu, Executive Director of Marbo Investment Consulting, told CNA reporters that the Taiwan stock index has continued to hit new highs recently, and investors should not preemptively assume a peak. Although the short-term technicals indicate overbought conditions and a pullback due to profit-taking could occur at any time, the bullish trend remains unchanged, driven by the continuous influx of funds and sector rotation. The market is showing a pattern of individual stocks taking turns to rise.
He pointed out that the main reason for the Taiwan stock market's strength is that market attention has shifted from the war in the Middle East to corporate earnings. In particular, TSMC's recent earnings call provided a positive revenue outlook, fostering market optimism about related economic conditions. Meanwhile, major US tech stocks are about to announce their earnings, and indices like the NASDAQ and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index continue to show strength, reinforcing the momentum of global tech stocks.
Wang stated that overall, Taiwan stocks are still in a capital-driven bull market, characterized by sector rotation and the diffusion of funds. For trading strategies, investors can pay attention to sectors with a relatively low base that have undergone consolidation, as they have the potential for catch-up rallies. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150422
(CNA Reporter He Hsiu-ling, Taipei, 22nd) The Taiwan stock market rose by 273.36 points today, closing at 37,878.47 points, setting a new closing high, with a turnover of NT$946.033 billion. The three major institutional investors simultaneously net bought a total of NT$16.004 billion. Foreign investors have net bought for 3 consecutive days, with their top 10 purchases dominated by tech stocks and high-dividend ETFs. Compal topped the list with nearly 50,000 shares bought, and Foxconn also ranked high in 4th place.
According to data from the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the top 5 net buys by foreign investors were: Compal at 49,317 shares in first place, followed by Capital Taiwan Select High Dividend ETF (00919) at 48,816 shares. The rest, in order, were UMC, Foxconn, and Cathay Sustainability High Dividend ETF (00878).
The top 5 net sells by foreign investors were: Active Uni-President Taiwan Stock Growth (00981A) at 49,975 shares in first place, followed by Taiwan Glass at 35,076 shares. The rest were Yuanta High Dividend ETF (0056), Shinkong Synthetic Fibers, and Pou Chen.
Wang Jung-hsu, Executive Director of Marbo Investment Consulting, told CNA reporters that the Taiwan stock index has continued to hit new highs recently, and investors should not preemptively assume a peak. Although the short-term technicals indicate overbought conditions and a pullback due to profit-taking could occur at any time, the bullish trend remains unchanged, driven by the continuous influx of funds and sector rotation. The market is showing a pattern of individual stocks taking turns to rise.
He pointed out that the main reason for the Taiwan stock market's strength is that market attention has shifted from the war in the Middle East to corporate earnings. In particular, TSMC's recent earnings call provided a positive revenue outlook, fostering market optimism about related economic conditions. Meanwhile, major US tech stocks are about to announce their earnings, and indices like the NASDAQ and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index continue to show strength, reinforcing the momentum of global tech stocks.
Wang stated that overall, Taiwan stocks are still in a capital-driven bull market, characterized by sector rotation and the diffusion of funds. For trading strategies, investors can pay attention to sectors with a relatively low base that have undergone consolidation, as they have the potential for catch-up rallies. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150422