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Foreign investors end six-day buying streak, selling 119.85 billion yuan, three major institutions sell a total of 239.3 billion yuan

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Published Aug 18, 2026 4:00 PM ・ Updated Aug 18, 2026 4:15 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR Times

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Foreign investors end six-day buying streak, selling 119.85 billion yuan, three major institutions sell a total of 239.3 billion yuan — Image: PR Times

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The Taiwan stock market fell 548.59 points to close at 45,308.68 points today after initially rising more than 200 points, due to profit-taking selling pressure.
Foreign investors ended a six-day buying streak, selling 119.85 billion yuan, and the three major institutions sold a total of 239.3 billion yuan.

The Taiwan stock market fell 548.59 points to close at 45,308.68 points today after initially rising more than 200 points, due to profit-taking selling pressure. Foreign investors ended a six-day buying streak, selling 119.85 billion yuan, and the three major institutions sold a total of 239.3 billion yuan.

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Published: Aug 18, 2026

The Taiwan stock market initially rose more than 200 points today, breaking through the 46,000-point mark, but fell 548.59 points to close at 45,308.68 points due to profit-taking selling pressure, with a midday swing of about 839 points. Foreign investors ended a six-day buying streak, selling 119.85 billion yuan; proprietary traders sold 176.07 billion yuan; and investment trusts bought 56.62 billion yuan, with the three major institutions selling a total of 239.3 billion yuan. Today's trading volume shrank to 9,584 billion yuan.

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FAQ

Why did the Taiwan stock market fall today?

The Taiwan stock market fell today mainly due to profit-taking selling pressure, and it also broke through the five-day and ten-day lines, seeking support from the quarterly line.

What was the trading trend of foreign investors today?

Foreign investors sold 119.85 billion yuan today, ending a six-day buying streak.

How did the three major institutions perform today?

The three major institutions sold a total of 239.3 billion yuan today, with proprietary traders selling 176.07 billion yuan and investment trusts buying 56.62 billion yuan.

How was the trading volume today?

Today's trading volume shrank to 9,584 billion yuan.

What impact does the stock market decline have on investors?

The stock market decline may affect investors' confidence, but it may also bring investment opportunities. Investors need to carefully assess the risks.

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