Yuanta 00878 Pays Record Dividend of NT$1.01, 00881 Announces NT$4.60 Payout with 14% Annualized Yield

In July, Taiwan's stock market experienced significant volatility, prompting investors to seek defensive asset allocation strategies and secure cash flow through dividend payouts. Yuanta Asset Management has announced record first-phase dividend amounts for its two flagship ETFs: Yuanta Sustainable High Dividend (00878-TW) and Yuanta Taiwan Tech Titans (00881-TW). The dividends have been significantly raised to NT$1.01 and NT$4.60 per unit, respectively—both new highs since listing—and offer annualized dividend yields exceeding 10%. Both ETFs are scheduled to go ex-dividend on August 18, with August 17 being the final subscription date for investors wishing to participate in this payout.

According to Yuanta’s latest announcement, 00878 is estimated to distribute NT$1.01 per beneficiary unit this quarter, a substantial increase from the previous quarter’s NT$0.66. This marks the first time the dividend has surpassed the NT$1 threshold and sets a new all-time high. Based on today’s closing price of NT$32.43, the single-period dividend yield is 3.11%, translating to an annualized yield of 12.46%.

Meanwhile, 00881 is estimated to pay NT$4.60 per unit, far exceeding the first-half amount of NT$2.65 and also setting a new historical record. Fueled by strong fundamentals and the positive dividend news, 00881 surged to its daily trading limit today, closing at NT$50.60, pushing its annualized dividend yield to 14.33%.

Statistics from the Investment Trust and Advisory Association show that as of the end of June 2026, the number of regular investment accounts for ETFs in Taiwan has grown by 45.9% year-to-date, reflecting investor preference for dollar-cost averaging to mitigate market volatility. Exchange data also reveals that 00881’s regular investment account count has increased by 46.2% since year-end 2025, while 00878 has grown by 12.8%.

Notably, 00881 has ranked among the top ten ETFs for regular investment accounts for 66 consecutive months. Since October 2020, 00878 has consistently ranked within the top seven for 69 consecutive months and even held the top spot for 11 consecutive months—the longest streak for dividend-focused ETFs—solidifying its status as a representative high-dividend ETF.

Ssu Ting-Yu, Fund Manager of Yuanta Taiwan Tech Titans ETF, stated, "Rather than trying to time market highs and lows, investors should adopt a disciplined approach through regular investing. The AI industry has now expanded from chips to advanced manufacturing, IC design, AI servers, high-speed transmission, and electronic components, forming a complete supply chain. 00881 focuses on Taiwan’s leading tech companies, enabling investors to capture the full spectrum of AI-driven growth opportunities."

Yuanta Asset Management emphasized that while market volatility is inevitable, combining regular investments with a suitable ETF portfolio allows investors not only to secure stable dividend income during turbulent periods but also to capitalize on the long-term growth trends of Taiwan’s stock market and the AI industry.

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