Taiwan Stock Market Reaches US$5.3 Trillion Value
Taiwan's market cap surpassed India to become the world's fourth largest, driven by a 66 percent annual gain.
Key points
- Taiwan's market capitalization reached US$5.3 trillion, surpassing India's US$4.94 trillion total.
- The Taiex index rose 66.27 percent this year to hit a record 48,157.29 points.
- Taiwan now ranks fourth globally, behind the US, China, and Japan.
Taiwan's stock market value reached US$5.3 trillion on Wednesday. This figure surpassed India's US$4.94 trillion total. The rise placed Taiwan in the fourth global position.
The Taiex index hit a new high of 48,157.29 points. This gain added 357.12 points to the previous close. The market cap increase reflects sustained investor confidence.
Annual performance drives global ranking
Taiwan benefited from the global artificial intelligence boom. The Taiex rose 66.27 percent this year. This follows a 275.73 percent surge in 2025.
MarketCapWatch data confirms the shift in global hierarchy. Taiwan now trails only the United States and China. Japan remains the third largest market in the world.
Global market capitalization hierarchy
The United States holds US$82.7 trillion in market value. China follows with US$21.22 trillion in total assets. Japan ranks third with US$8.59 trillion.
The United Kingdom secured the sixth spot with US$4.86 trillion. South Korea and Canada follow at US$4.5 trillion and US$4.45 trillion. France and Germany round out the top ten.
Data source methodology
MarketCapWatch tracks real-time data on global capital markets. It ranks companies by market capitalization and revenue. The platform covers listed firms across various regions.
