Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closes 1.1 percent lower on futures fears
Published on 10/20/2026 at 13:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSForeign selling drives the decline
- TAIEX closed at 46,293 points on October 20, down 529 points or 1.1 percent.
- Foreign institutions sold TWD 79.54 billion before the October 21 futures settlement.
- Cathay Financial fell 3.9 percent, while Hon Hai rose 0.8 percent.
- October 21, 2026: Taiwan's October futures contracts settle after the next session opens.
The Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closed at 46,293 points on October 20, losing 529 points or 1.1 percent. Selling intensified ahead of Wednesday's futures settlement as foreign institutions cut Taiwan equities, Focus Taiwan reported.
TSMC fell 0.6 percent to 2,405 New Taiwan dollars, while Hon Hai rose 0.8 percent. Foreign institutions recorded net sales of TWD 79.54 billion on the main board, according to Focus Taiwan.
Why did the Taiwan Weighted fall?
The index initially traded above Monday's close after U.S. technology stocks rebounded overnight. Selling later spread across the market. Trading Economics linked the decline to concerns about AI investment and higher oil prices, which raised inflation and interest-rate concerns, Trading Economics reported.
The financial sector dropped 2.4 percent. Cathay Financial fell 3.9 percent, while Fubon Financial lost 3.2 percent. MediaTek declined 1.3 percent and Delta Electronics fell 2.1 percent, according to Focus Taiwan.
TAIEX traded through a wide range
The benchmark opened at 46,713 points after starting 110 points below Monday's close. It reached 46,968 points before falling to a low of 46,163 points. Turnover was TWD 758.68 billion, below Monday's TWD 866.71 billion, Focus Taiwan reported.
Trading Economics said the close was the index's lowest level since September 17. Electronic technology fell 1.0 percent, while the financial sector was among the weakest groups, Trading Economics reported.
What comes next for the Taiwan Weighted?
- October 21, 2026: Taiwan's October futures contracts settle, a scheduled event cited by Focus Taiwan.
Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) price data for October 20, 2026
The Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closed at 46,293 points on October 20, according to Focus Taiwan. It lost 529 points or 1.1 percent from the previous close of 46,822 points on October 19. The day high was 46,968 points and the day low was 46,163 points.
Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) by the numbers on October 20, 2026
- Index: Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX)
- Home exchange: Taiwan Stock Exchange, Taiwan
- Close on October 20, 2026: 46,293 points
- Change versus previous close of October 19, 2026: down 529 points (down 1.1 percent)
- Previous close: 46,822 points
- Open: 46,713 points
- Day high / day low: 46,968 points / 46,163 points
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