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Taiwan Stocks Post Record March Plunge as Securities Settlement Deposits Fall Below NT$4 Trillion

1 reports · First detected 2026-04-24 · Last active 2026-04-24

Securities settlement deposits are funds that investors hold in brokerage settlement accounts and are widely viewed as an indicator of retail market liquidity. The Middle East war roiled global financial markets in March, fueling demand for safe-haven assets and intensifying selling pressure on Taiwan stocks. Changes in settlement-account balances also reflected the movement of funds amid severe market volatility.

Taiwan's central bank said the balance of securities settlement deposits fell by NT$184.5 billion from February, dropping below NT$4 trillion in March. The benchmark stock index tumbled 3,691 points during the month, its largest monthly point decline on record. The figures show that geopolitical risks have significantly hurt investor confidence and affected how retail investors allocate their funds.

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CTEE.COM.TW 2026-04-24
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Taiwan Securities Settlement Deposits Top NT$4 Trillion in April as Retail Confidence Hits Record High2026-05-22 · 1 reports · similarity 0.80

Securities settlement deposits are funds investors hold in settlement accounts for potential stock purchases and are widely viewed as a barometer of retail investor confidence. Central bank data showed that strong gains in Taiwan stocks and robust exports of information and communications technology products lifted risk appetite in April. Funds flowed more rapidly into the securities market, reflecting a marked increase in investors’ willingness to participate.

The central bank’s April financial data showed that securities settlement deposits rose to NT$4.3 trillion at the end of the month, surpassing NT$4 trillion and setting an all-time high. As Taiwan stocks surged in April, retail investors’ share of trading and outstanding margin debt also reached records, indicating a significant rebound in both individual investor confidence and trading momentum.

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