Taiwan Equity

Taiwan equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities on the Taiwan Stock... Taiwan equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Within the exchange, the Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Index is the most well-known benchmark. As of August 2023, Taiwanese equities had a combined market capitalization of US$1.6 trillion. Information technology is by far the largest sector on the market, while financials and communication companies also have a significant presence. Notable companies on the exchange include Taiwan Semiconductor, Hon Hai Precision Industry, Mediatek, and Quantum Computer. Taiwan equity mutual funds and ETFs may be passively or actively managed. They may also leave currency exposure unhedged, or choose to protect the portfolio from swings in the value of the New Taiwan Dollar. Taiwan is the world’s 30th largest economy as of 2023, with nominal GDP of US$ 790 billion. Investors are attracted to Taiwan equities because it's a highly industrialized nation with a strong market economy, and exposure to growth in Asia. While the country is a developed market, lingering concerns about a Chinese invasion pose significant risks to the Taiwanese stock market. Therefore, these funds are only appropriate for more aggressive investors. Last Updated: 01/22/2025 View more View less

Taiwan equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Within the exchange, the Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Index is the most well-known benchmark. As of August 2023, Taiwanese equities had... Taiwan equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Within the exchange, the Taiwan Capitalization Weighted Index is the most well-known benchmark. As of August 2023, Taiwanese equities had a combined market capitalization of US$1.6 trillion. Information technology is by far the largest sector on the market, while financials and communication companies also have a significant presence. Notable companies on the exchange include Taiwan Semiconductor, Hon Hai Precision Industry, Mediatek, and Quantum Computer. Taiwan equity mutual funds and ETFs may be passively or actively managed. They may also leave currency exposure unhedged, or choose to protect the portfolio from swings in the value of the New Taiwan Dollar. Taiwan is the world’s 30th largest economy as of 2023, with nominal GDP of US$ 790 billion. Investors are attracted to Taiwan equities because it's a highly industrialized nation with a strong market economy, and exposure to growth in Asia. While the country is a developed market, lingering concerns about a Chinese invasion pose significant risks to the Taiwanese stock market. Therefore, these funds are only appropriate for more aggressive investors. Last Updated: 01/22/2025 View more View less