1.62 Million Shareholders Thrilled! 0056 Fills Dividend Gap in Just 2 Days, Setting a Historic Record

TSMC (2330-TW) delivered strong financial results and announced plans to raise prices in 2027, injecting renewed confidence into the AI sector. Taiwan's stock market surged nearly 1,000 points today (22nd), with Yuanta High-Dividend (0056-TW) rising above the 50 yuan threshold. It completed dividend recovery on the opening bell—just two days after ex-dividend—setting a historic record. Shares briefly climbed over 3% during the session, sending cheers across its 1.62 million investors.

This quarter, 0056 paid a record-high dividend of 1.35 yuan, yet momentum remained strong. After recovering 70% of the dividend on the first ex-dividend day, it fully recovered within just two trading sessions—fastest since switching to quarterly payouts, surpassing the previous record of three days set in January.

The combination of higher dividends and strong recovery expectations attracted massive inflows. From July 1 to July 21, net subscriptions totaled 30.62 billion yuan, with 2.5 billion yuan pouring in on the ex-dividend day alone—making 0056 the most popular high-dividend ETF in July. Investor count reached 1.62 million, surpassing 00878 to reclaim the top spot among high-dividend ETFs.

As of July 21, 0056's distributable income, including dividend earnings, stood at 4.93 yuan, while capital reserve, including capital gains, reached 19.77 yuan. Based on current payout levels, the fund maintains a solid foundation for sustainable dividends.

Despite short-term volatility in July due to geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran and deleveraging in South Korea's stock market, institutional analysts highlight robust AI demand as a key fundamental support. According to the latest export data from Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs, June orders hit a new record high, marking the 17th consecutive month of growth. The Department of Statistics noted that Taiwan's AI supply chain is performing strongly—'lasting long and reaching far.' As market uncertainties are absorbed, equity market growth is ultimately reverting to fundamentals.

Unlike other high-dividend ETFs, 0056 is the only one in the market using a 'predicted future dividend yield' stock selection mechanism. Its recent inclusion of multiple AI-beneficiary stocks has boosted both performance and dividend recovery speed. In addition to setting the fastest recovery record, its year-to-date return as of July 21 reached 46%.

With AI demand continuing to expand and Taiwan's market fundamentals remaining solid, 0056 is well-positioned to deliver both dividend income and capital appreciation, making it a top choice for long-term investor portfolios.

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