Beneficiaries Hit Record High for Fourth Straight Week
According to the latest statistics released by the Taiwan Depository and Clearing Corporation on November 6, Taiwan equity ETF beneficiaries reached 2025 wan people, up 49.2 wan from the previous week, setting a new record for the fourth consecutive week and topping the 2000 wan mark for the first time. Since the start of this year, Taiwan equity ETF beneficiaries have increased by a cumulative 807 wan people, showing that even amid market volatility, investor participation through ETFs continues to expand. A total of 28 Taiwan equity ETFs set new highs in beneficiaries at the same time, with market-cap, high-dividend and leveraged ETFs proving relatively popular.
Sharp Market Pullback Fails to Cool ETF Enthusiasm
Notably, Taiwan equities saw a sharp correction last week, with the index falling 5510 points in a single week, down 12.19%, the largest single-week point drop on record. Yet ETF beneficiaries continued to grow over the same period, showing that the number of ETF holding accounts did not fall in line during the severe market swings. While market volatility has heightened near-term uncertainty, judging from TDCC shareholding dispersion statistics, investors have not exited ETF positions on a large scale despite the index plunge.
0050 Tops the List, High-Dividend ETFs Close Behind
Looking at individual ETFs, according to the latest Taiwan Stock Exchange ETF information, as of November 6, Yuanta Taiwan 50 (0050) had 387 wan 4009 beneficiaries, ranking first among Taiwan equity ETFs. Yuanta High Dividend (0056) ranked second with 177 wan 6593 beneficiaries, while Cathay Sustainable High Dividend (00878) had 174 wan 8220 beneficiaries, ranking third. Capital Taiwan Select High Dividend (00919) reached 150 wan 9182 beneficiaries, and KGI Taiwan TOP50 (009816) topped 100 wan beneficiaries, showing that market-cap and high-dividend ETFs remain the market focus.
Market-Cap, High-Dividend and Leveraged ETFs Each Draw Buyers
Among the 28 Taiwan equity ETFs that hit new highs together, in addition to market-cap and high-dividend ETFs, leveraged and active ETFs also drew investor attention. Market observers note that after the sharp correction in Taiwan equities, investors hold mixed views on the outlook: some may participate in large-cap heavyweights through market-cap ETFs, while others opt for high-dividend ETFs or use leveraged ETFs to pursue higher market returns, reflecting allocation needs under different risk appetites.