Taiwan Market Capitalization Surpasses US$5 Trillion

Taipei, Taiwan - The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) announced that Taiwan's total market capitalization surpassed $5 trillion at the end of May 2026, driven by growth in artificial intelligence, semiconductor, and hardware supply chains.

According to data released by the exchange, nearly 40 companies are scheduled to apply for listing on the TWSE in 2026, with more than 15 originating from the AI supply chain. 

In 2025, IPO applications reached 45 companies — the highest volume since 2008 — and total fundraising reached approximately $27 billion, roughly double the prior year's figure.

As of the end of April 2026, technology-related sectors accounted for approximately 81.44% of total TWSE market capitalization. 

Foreign investors represented 49.4% of total market capitalization and accounted for approximately 35.5% of average daily trading value.

Recent listings include AI and semiconductor supply chain companies Hon Precision (7769) and V5 Technologies (7822), as well as healthcare and life sciences firms HCmed Innovations (6934) and Heron Neutron Medical (7799).

"TWSE is where global capital connects to the companies building the real-world backbone of AI," said Sherman Lin, chairman and chief executive of TWSE, adding that the exchange serves as a platform to move innovation from development into commercial market growth.

The exchange, appearing at the COMPUTEX trade show for the second consecutive year, outlined several operational initiatives for listed companies, including the "Power Up Plan 2.0" and the "Taiwan Pristine Stock Index," both aimed at increasing market visibility for smaller growth firms beyond large-cap equities.