Why are traditional industry stocks gaining attention?

Funds are rotating to value stocks amid caution over tech valuations and economic uncertainty.

What's driving Taiwan Cement and Formosa Chemicals' rise?

Expansion in Southeast Asia and stable commodity price outlook are supporting their valuations.

What's behind China Steel's stock increase?

Recovery in steel demand and decarbonization efforts are being positively recognized.

Is now a good time to invest in traditional stocks?

Low P/E and high-dividend traditional stocks can stabilize portfolios during market volatility.

Is this fund shift temporary?

As long as economic outlook remains uncertain, interest in value stocks is likely to persist.

Intraday Update: Taiwan Stock Market Weakens Amid Volatility! Funds Shift to Traditional Sectors for Safety, Taiwan Cement, Formosa Chemicals, and China Steel Rise Together

Published Aug 20, 2026 1:10 PM ・ Updated Aug 20, 2026 2:32 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR Times

The Taiwan stock market opened at 44,942.01 points today and has since fluctuated downward. Despite a high of 45,160.05, the index closed lower at 44,587.24, down 132.11 points (-0.30%). Investor funds are rotating into traditional industries such as cement, chemicals, and steel for safety, lifting shares of Taiwan Cement, Formosa Chemicals, and China Steel.

The Taiwan stock market opened at 44,942.01 points today, with the index subsequently entering a volatile downtrend. The intraday high reached 45,160.05 points, while the low dipped to 44,446.36 points. As of now, the market index stands at 44,587.24 points, down 132.11 points (-0.30%).

Performance of Key Stocks:

[Taiwan Semiconductor (2330)]: 2,355 TWD ▲5 (+0.21%) [Hon Hai (2317)]: 245 TWD ▼0 (0.00%) [MediaTek (2454)]: 3,675 TWD ▼165 (-4.42%) [Quanta Computer (2382)]: 326.5 TWD ▼5 (-1.21%) [Delta Electronics (2308)]: 1,705 TWD ▼55 (-3.12%) [Fubon Financial (2881)]: 127.5 TWD ▼1 (-0.78%) [Cathay Financial (2882)]: 97.6 TWD ▼0.4 (-0.71%)

Sector Performance:

[Taiwan Cement (1101)]: 24.85 TWD ▲0.7 (+2.91%) [Formosa Chemicals (1326)]: 58.5 TWD ▲1.5 (+3.17%) [Far Eastern New Century (1402)]: 29.1 TWD ▲1.15 (+3.93%) [China Steel (2002)]: 19.35 TWD ▲0.4 (+2.11%) [Evergreen Marine (2603)]: 243 TWD ▲3 (+1.04%) [Yang Ming Marine (2609)]: 59.1 TWD ▼0 (0.00%) [Unimicron (2615)]: 107 TWD ▼0 (0.94%) [CTBC Financial (2891)]: 62.7 TWD ▼2 (-3.08%)

Intraday Stocks Hitting Limit Up:

[Li Shan (1515)]: 34.5 TWD ▲3.1 (+9.87%) [Cheng Tai (1583)]: 53.6 TWD ▲4.85 (+9.95%) [Ding Yuan (2426)]: 74.7 TWD ▲6.7 (+10.00%) [China Reinsurance (2851)]: 44.2 TWD ▲4 (+9.95%) [Masscom (3167)]: 762 TWD ▲69 (+9.96%) [Ju Ding (6224)]: 72.1 TWD ▲6.5 (+9.91%) [United New Systems (6426)]: 251.5 TWD ▲19.5 (+9.09%) [Northstar Pharma-KY (6550)]: 11.15 TWD ▲1 (+9.85%) [Hongbao Technology (6674)]: 16.1 TWD ▲1.45 (+9.90%) [Hua Guan (8101)]: 12.1 TWD ▲1.1 (+10.00%)

Intraday Stocks Hitting Limit Down:

[Winson (2492)]: 272.5 TWD ▼27 (-9.06%) [Hong Ji (3605)]: 107.5 TWD ▼11.5 (-9.66%) [Crown Star-KY (4439)]: 98.5 TWD ▼10 (-9.22%)

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Source: PR Times
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Intraday Update: Taiwan Stock Market Weakens Amid Volatility! Funds Shift to Traditional Sectors for Safety, Taiwan Cement, Formosa Chemicals, and China Steel Rise Together

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