Taiex Becomes Eighth-Largest Stock Market in the World

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Taiwan’s stock market has surged since the start of the year and is now the world’s eighth-largest exchange by market capitalization. The Taiex set multiple records in 2025 and aims to surpass Canada as the sixth-largest global market. Analysts warn though that the gains are chiefly driven by AI and tech stocks, while US investments and unresolved semiconductor tariffs pose potential risks.

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00:00Taiwan's stocks are making strong gains in prices and trading,

00:04with market and trading values rising to record levels in 2025.

00:08The Taiwan Stock Exchange says Taiwan's total market capitalization

00:12of around US$3 trillion meant it ranked 8th globally by the end of last year.

00:17The Stock Exchange aims to surpass Canada as the world's sixth-largest equity market by capitalization.

00:34Six key indicators also broke record in 2025, including its key-end benchmark index,

00:41average daily turnover, listed companies combine revenue, and proceeds from initial public offerings.

00:46To attract more for investment, the Stock Exchange is considering longer trading hours

00:52and more outreach to major investors in the US and Japan.

00:56But some analysts say the market may be overheated,

00:59with gains driven largely by AI and tech stocks, a potential risk for Taiwan.

01:04Taipei has yet to reach an agreement with Washington over potential Section 232 tariffs affecting the semiconductor sector.

01:23Without a deal, and with local firms continuing to invest in the US, profit margins at home could be squeezed,

01:30posing a risk to the industries driving Taiwan's stock market and its broader economy.

01:35Patrick Chen, NIT for Taiwan Plus

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