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Taiwan's total market cap jumps to NT$84.79 trillion as TSMC lifts the index past 26,000 points, a historic high that reshapes the global ranking.
The Taiwan Weighted Index closed at 26,247 points, up 366 points, after TSMC surged 45 NT$ to a record 1,340 NT$—its price alone contributed roughly 160 points of the rally and pushed the market’s total valuation to NT$84.79 trillion, elevating the exchange to the world’s eighth‑largest by market‑cap [1].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Index close | 26,247 pts (+366) |
| TSMC price | 1,340 NT$ (+45 NT$, +3.4%) |
| Total market cap | NT$84.79 trillion (new global rank #8) |
| TSMC market cap | NT$34.74 trillion (new 34‑trillion threshold) |
TSMC’s share price jumped 3.4% to 1,340 NT$, surpassing the 1,300‑1,400 NT$ target range held by foreign institutions and breaking the previous record of 1,315 NT$ set earlier in the month [1]. The rally lifted the semiconductor index 2.8% to 789.78 points and the broader electronics index 1.9% to 1,539.33 points, both hitting all‑time highs. Trading volume rose 13.4% to NT$5.47 trillion, underscoring strong buyer interest in large‑cap electronics stocks, which accounted for 76.9% of total market turnover [1].
The combined market value of listed and over‑the‑counter stocks reached NT$91.78 trillion, with the listed market alone at NT$84.79 trillion—an unprecedented level for Taiwan and enough to rank the exchange eighth worldwide, overtaking the Hong Kong Hang Seng’s 26,159‑point benchmark [1]. TSMC alone contributed NT$34.74 trillion, crossing the 34‑trillion mark for the first time [1]. Foreign investors added NT$122.7 billion net purchases, ending a two‑day selling streak, while institutional investors remained net sellers [1].
TSMC’s ability to repeatedly set new price and market‑cap records underscores its pivotal role in Taiwan’s equity market and its influence on global semiconductor supply chains. The next earnings release and any shift in foreign capital flows will determine whether the historic highs can be consolidated or if the market will retreat to more modest levels.
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