Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closes up 595 points as AI stocks rebound
Published on 10/21/2026 at 13:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSEarnings revive technology shares
- TAIEX closed at 46,888 points on October 21, up 595 points or 1.3 percent.
- AI earnings lifted Taiwan technology stocks after Supermicro raised its sales outlook.
- Ventec International led gainers with a 10.0 percent rise, while Plotech fell 9.9 percent.
- The next TAIEX session starts October 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Taipei time.
Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) closed at 46,888 points on October 21, gaining 595 points or 1.3 percent. AI-linked shares rebounded after Supermicro raised its sales outlook, Focus Taiwan reported.
TSMC rose 0.6 percent to contribute about 120 points to the index. Hon Hai Precision Industry gained 3.5 percent, while MediaTek fell 0.2 percent, according to United Daily News.
Why did Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) rebound?
Technology shares recovered after strong results from Supermicro and SpaceX supported the AI trade. The electronics index rose 1.1 percent, while TSMC added 0.6 percent, Focus Taiwan said.
The advance broadened beyond semiconductors. Financial stocks rose 2.6 percent, while the plastics sector gained 6.5 percent. Trading value reached TWD 833.19 billion, according to United Daily News.
Winners and losers in Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX)
Winners and losers at the close on October 21 according to Investing.com:
- Ventec International Group up 10.0 percent
- Allied Supreme up 10.0 percent
- Cheer Time Enterprise up 10.0 percent
- Plotech down 9.9 percent
- Accton Technology down 7.9 percent
- Tainan Enterprise Cayman down 7.8 percent
Advancing stocks outnumbered declining stocks 613 to 393, with 116 unchanged. The market's breadth supported the index rebound.
TAIEX recovered from an early 800-point range
The index opened at 46,454 points and reached a high of 47,255 points. It touched a low of 46,454 points before closing below 47,000, according to CNA.
The recovery followed Tuesday's 1.1 percent decline. The October Taiwan futures contract settled at 46,648 points, 240 points below the cash index, United Daily News reported.
What comes next for Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX)
- October 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Taipei time: The next regular TAIEX session begins, Taiwan Stock Exchange data shows.
Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) price data for October 21, 2026
The index closed at 46,888 points on October 21, up 595 points or 1.3 percent from the previous close of 46,293 points, Focus Taiwan reported. It opened at 46,454 points and traded between 46,454 and 47,255 points.
Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX) by the numbers on October 21, 2026
- Index: Taiwan Weighted (TAIEX)
- Home exchange: Taiwan Stock Exchange, Taiwan
- Close on October 21, 2026: 46,888 points
- Change versus previous close of October 20, 2026: up 595 points (up 1.3 percent)
- Previous close: 46,293 points
- Open: 46,454 points
- Day high / day low: 47,255 points / 46,454 points
- Top gainer: Ventec International Group up 10.0 percent
- Top loser: Plotech down 9.9 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Taipei time: TAIEX next session
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