Taiwan Retail Trading Rises as TAIEX Rebounds in Q2 2025

Retail trading activity in Taiwan increased during the second quarter as the TAIEX posted strong gains, despite concerns over US tariffs and currency volatility. Data from the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) revealed a rise of 26,795 in retail investor accounts with under TWD100m (USD3.4m) in quarterly trading volume, reaching 5.26m—the second-highest on record. The TAIEX climbed 7.53% during the quarter, supported by the National Stabilization Fund and solid earnings reports. Retail investors accounted for 48.94% of total turnover, slightly down from 50.8% in Q1, while foreign institutional investors increased their share to 37.29%. Larger retail investor segments also saw modest growth, reversing a three-quarter decline.