MSCI Raises Taiwan Weighting as Foreign Investor Interest Grows
By TaiwanPlus
Taiwan’s stock market gained after MSCI, a major US index provider, raised Taiwan’s weighting in three key indexes. Taiwan’s weighting in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose from 26.6% to 26.85%. MSCI also raised Taiwan’s weighting in its All-Country World and All-Country Asia Excluding-Japan indexes. Analysts expect the upgrade to bring billions of US dollars in foreign capital to Taiwan. But some warn that an influx of hot money could increase market volatility.
MSCI Raises Taiwan Weighting
REPORTER:
Taiwan’s stock market made gains after a major US index provider raised Taiwan’s rating in its three key indexes.
Taiwan’s weight in the emerging markets mix increased by 0.25 percentage points to 26.85%. That’s up from 19.40% in August last year. In the All Country World Index, it gained 0.05 percentage points to end at 3.13%. Analysts expect the upgrade to bring billions of dollars in foreign capital to Taiwan. The Taiwan Stock Exchange says it’s become an important platform for international investors seeking exposure to high-quality Taiwanese companies. But experts warn the influx of hot money could also lead to more volatility and exposure to the global market.
The changes will take effect at the end of August.
MSCI Q3 2026 Taiwan Market Weight
Before adjustment / After adjustment
Emerging Markets: 26.6% / 26.85%
All Country World: 3.08% / 3.13%
All-Country Asia Excluding Japan: 29.75% / 30.03%
