Foreign investors net bought NT$188.457 billion in the Taiwan stock market last week, ending a five-week streak of net selling. This surge was primarily driven by the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, which boosted the Taiwan stock market by 8.74% (2845.4 points), with the TAIEX closing at a new high of 35417.83 points on April 10. China Steel, Cathay FHC, and UMC were among the top three most bought stocks by foreign investors, while Macronix, China Airlines, and CTBC Financial Holding were among the top three most sold. As of April 10, foreign investors' cumulative net selling for the year reached NT$660.484 billion, with their total stock market capitalization holding NT$56.5234 trillion, accounting for 48.93% of the total listed stock market value.
On April 13, 2026, the Taiwan stock market experienced a significant rebound, with the TAIEX rising 2845.4 points (8.74%) to close at a record high of 35417.83 points on April 10. This positive movement followed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Foreign investors, who had net sold NT$968.2 billion in March, rapidly re-entered the market. According to statistics from the Taiwan Stock Exchange, foreign investors recorded a net buy of NT$188.457 billion last week, breaking a five-week selling streak.
In terms of individual stocks, the top three companies with the highest net foreign investor purchases last week were China Steel (85,059 lots), Cathay FHC (67,328 lots), and UMC (65,552 lots). Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) also saw significant foreign buying of 33,155 lots, ranking 8th.
Conversely, the top three companies with the highest net foreign investor sales last week were Macronix (34,908 lots), China Airlines (34,252 lots), and CTBC Financial Holding (33,633 lots).
From the beginning of 2026 to April 10, foreign investors' cumulative net selling amounted to NT$660.484 billion. Their total market value of held stocks reached NT$56.5234 trillion, representing 48.93% of the total market capitalization of all listed stocks.
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: financial
FAQ
What was the net buying amount by foreign investors in Taiwan last week, and how does it compare to their previous net selling streak?
Foreign investors recorded a net purchase of NT$188.457 billion during the week ending April 13 2026, which broke a five‑week streak of net selling that had seen them offload NT$968.2 billion in March.
Which three companies received the highest net foreign investor purchases last week, and how many lots did each acquire?
The top three stocks bought by foreign investors were China Steel with 85,059 lots, Cathay Financial Holding Company (Cathay FHC) with 67,328 lots, and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) with 65,552 lots during the week ending April 13 2026.
How many lots of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) were bought by foreign investors last week, and what rank did this place TSMC among the most purchased stocks?
Foreign investors purchased 33,155 lots of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) last week, which placed TSMC at the eighth position among the stocks with the highest net foreign buying for that period.
What were the three companies with the highest net foreign investor sales last week, and the corresponding lot numbers sold for each?
The companies with the most net foreign selling were Macronix with 34,908 lots, China Airlines with 34,252 lots, and CTBC Financial Holding with 33,633 lots during the week ending April 13 2026.
As of April 10 2026, what was the total market value of stocks held by foreign investors in Taiwan, and what percentage of the total market capitalization did this represent?
Foreign investors held stocks worth NT$56.5234 trillion as of April 10 2026, representing 48.93 percent of the total market capitalization of all listed Taiwanese stocks.