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Taiwan Stock Market Soars with Shrinking Volume; Foreign Investors Sell for 13th Consecutive Day, Institutional Investors Buy NT$16.407 Billion

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Published Jul 21, 2026 4:04 PM ・ Updated Jul 21, 2026 5:32 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR Times

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⚡ Key Points

The Taiwan stock market surged 1,783.17 points, hitting a record high gain, driven by TSMC and MediaTek.
The index closed at 44,232.87, reclaiming key moving averages, while trading value dropped to NT$835.6 billion.
Institutional investors collectively bought NT$16.407 billion.

The Taiwan stock market surged 1,783.17 points, hitting a record high gain, driven by TSMC and MediaTek. The index closed at 44,232.87, reclaiming key moving averages, while trading value dropped to NT$835.6 billion. Institutional investors collectively bought NT$16.407 billion.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6541463 Distributor: PR Times
Published: Jul 21, 2026

On May 21, the Taiwan stock market surged 1,783.17 points, marking the largest single-day gain in history, driven by TSMC (2330-TW) pulling up at the close, MediaTek (2454-TW) hitting the daily trading limit, and multiple large-cap stocks rallying. The index broke through both the 43,000 and 44,000 thresholds, closing at a record high of 44,232.87 points, reclaiming the 5-day and quarterly moving averages. However, trading value shrank to NT$835.6 billion.

Analyzing institutional trading activities today, foreign investors sold NT$4.331 billion, domestic securities firms bought NT$3.507 billion, and investment trusts bought NT$17.232 billion, resulting in a net institutional buy of NT$16.407 billion.

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FAQ

What was today's closing level of the Taiwan stock index?

The Taiwan stock index closed at 44,232.87 points, a record high.

Why did the market rise sharply but on lower volume?

The rally was led by a few large-cap stocks, lacking broad participation, hence lower volume.

What does 13 consecutive days of foreign selling mean?

Foreign investors are likely taking profits or hedging risks, signaling caution.

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