Taiwan Stocks Hit Record Trading Volume of NT$1.54 Trillion; Foreign Investors Sell Innolux
Taiwan's stock market hit a record trading volume of NT$1.54 trillion on the 26th. The index briefly surpassed 44,000 points before closing at 43,525.37, down 119.03 points. Foreign investors were net buyers of UMC and net sellers of Innolux.
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- 📰 Published: May 26, 2026 at 20:24
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Foreign investors were net buyers of NT$355.49 billion in Taiwan stocks on the 26th. UMC led the buying list with 71,870 shares, while Innolux was the top target for selling, with over 200,000 shares sold. The Taiwan stock index broke through 44,000 points during the session to hit a new high before fluctuating, with a record-breaking trading volume of NT$1.54971 trillion. The Taiwan stock market closed down 119.03 points at 43,525.37. During the session, the index reached 44,097.63, setting a new record. According to the latest statistics from the Taiwan Stock Exchange, the trading volume reached NT$1.54971 trillion, surpassing the previous record of NT$1.524012 trillion set on May 6. Foreign investors sold 7,748 shares of TSMC, ranking 33rd in net selling. The three major institutional investor groups—foreign and mainland capital, investment trusts, and proprietary traders—were all net buyers, totaling NT$473.94 billion. Foreign and mainland capital bought NT$355.49 billion, proprietary traders bought NT$4.91 billion, and investment trusts bought NT$6.935 billion. The top 10 stocks bought by foreign investors were UMC, PSMC, Fubon Financial, Uni-President, Winbond, Nan Ya, Kinpo, Macronix, KYEC, and Cathay Financial. The top 10 stocks sold by foreign investors were Innolux, AUO, HannStar, Uni-President, Hua Nan Financial, Inventec, China Steel, EVA Air, China Airlines, and Yuanta Taiwan Value High Dividend.
FAQ
How did the Taiwan stock market perform today?
It hit a record trading volume, though the index closed lower.