(Central News Agency reporter Pan Chih-chieh, Taipei 27th) The Taiwan Stock Exchange announced statistics today, showing that foreign investors net bought NT$117.262 billion in the centralized market last week. UMC (United Microelectronics Corporation) saw the most buying with 91,231 shares, while AUO (AU Optronics) saw the most selling with 109,071 shares.

The Stock Exchange statistics show that from the beginning of this year until April 24, foreign investors have cumulatively net sold NT$393.175 billion. The total market value of stocks held by foreign investors was NT$63.290309 trillion, accounting for 49.85% of the total market value of all listed stocks, an increase of NT$4.543119 trillion from NT$58.74719 trillion on April 17.

Last week, the top 3 listed companies with the most net buying by foreign investors in the centralized market were UMC with 91,231 shares, Hon Hai (Foxconn) with 88,822 shares, and Taishin Shin Kong Financial with 81,814 shares.

Last week, the top 3 listed companies with the most net selling by foreign investors in the centralized market were AUO with 109,071 shares, China Steel with 73,302 shares, and Taiwan Glass with 69,142 shares. (Editor: Chang Liang-chih) 1150427

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