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Stock Index

TSEC

Overview

The TSEC Weighted Index, also known as the Taiex, tracks the performance of all listed stocks on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, serving as the primary benchmark for the Taiwanese equity market.

Sector Composition

Semiconductors45.2%
Electronics Components12.5%
Financials9.8%
Computer and Peripheral Equipment8.4%
Communication and Internet5.7%

Key Components

TSMCFoxconnMediaTekDelta ElectronicsQuanta ComputerChunghwa TelecomFubon Financial

Highest Correlations

PHLX Semiconductor Sector (SOX)r = 0.88
Nasdaq Compositer = 0.82
S&P 500r = 0.74

What Drives It

The index is primarily driven by global semiconductor demand, the health of the US technology sector, domestic export performance, and geopolitical stability in the Taiwan Strait.