The popular actively-managed Taiwan stock ETF, United Taiwan Equity Growth Active (00981A), has announced its post-second-quarter 2026 earnings distribution, with a payout of TWD 0.63 per beneficiary unit—significantly higher than the TWD 0.41 distributed in the first quarter of this year. Based on today's closing price of TWD 30.6, the annualized dividend yield reaches 8.2%.

Since its listing at the end of May 2025, this marks the second dividend payout for 00981A. The ex-dividend date is set for June 16, 2026. Investors wishing to participate in the distribution must purchase shares by June 15, with dividend payments expected to be credited to accounts on July 9, 2026.

As the Taiwan stock market continues to rise to new highs, many retail investors are turning to actively-managed ETFs, entrusting professional fund managers to navigate the market. This trend has fueled a surge in popularity for active ETFs in Taiwan. With total assets under management reaching approximately TWD 276.6 billion, 00981A remains the largest actively-managed Taiwan stock ETF by market value.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: Taiwan