TSMC shares rose 1.63% to close at a record NT$2,500 on Wednesday. This milestone pushed the TAIEX to an all-time high of 48,157.29 points. The index gained 357.12 points during the session. TSMC alone accounted for approximately 317 points of the total market increase.
Trading volume remained below NT$1 trillion for the second consecutive session. Institutional investors warned of potential volatility due to heavy capital concentration in TSMC. An upcoming public holiday added to market caution. Foreign investors increased net short positions in futures to strengthen hedging.