Countries / East Asia
Investing in Taiwan
Global semiconductor leadership — anchored by TSMC — makes Taiwan one of the most tech-concentrated equity markets anywhere. Retail participation is unusually high for a developed market.
- Capital
- Taipei
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar
- Main exchange
- Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE)
- Regulator
- Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC)
How people invest in Taiwan
Local retail investors trade TWSE-listed tech and semiconductor names directly and heavily, often intraday. Real estate, gold, and family-run industrial conglomerates (electronics, plastics, shipping) hold the rest of household and family-office wealth.
Semiconductor equitiesReal estateGoldIndustrial conglomerate shares
Entrepreneurial families to know
Business families based in Taiwan who are also active capital allocators — see the full family capital directory.
Other East Asia markets
Ready to put capital to work?
Browse platforms, banks, and funds active in East Asia, or read our start-investing guide.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Taiwan use?
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar.
What is the main stock exchange in Taiwan?
Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE), overseen by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC).
What do people in Taiwan typically invest in?
Local retail investors trade TWSE-listed tech and semiconductor names directly and heavily, often intraday. Real estate, gold, and family-run industrial conglomerates (electronics, plastics, shipping) hold the rest of household and family-office wealth.