tsmc's dominance: yuanta taiwan top 50 etf's august holdings revealed

2025-08-15 tsmc

taipei, Friday, 15 August 2025.
the yuanta taiwan top 50 etf’s latest report shows tsmc remains its largest holding. this etf mirrors the taiwan 50 index. the august 2025 data confirms tsmc’s significant weighting. tsmc accounts for a whopping 58.63% of the fund. this allocation highlights tsmc’s importance in the taiwanese market. other top holdings include hon hai, mediatek and delta electronics. investors should note the etf’s heavy reliance on tsmc’s performance. will tsmc’s continued strength drive etf returns?

tsmc’s stock performance and market reaction

On August 14, 2025, the taiwan stock exchange saw a downturn, closing at 24,238.1 points, a decrease of 131.92 points or 0.54% [6][7]. Tsmc’s stock price experienced a notable correction, dropping by 25 ntd to close at 1175 ntd [7]. Despite this, other companies like mediatek showed resilience, increasing by 20 ntd to reach 1390 ntd [7]. Foreign investors also turned net sellers, offloading ntd 4.46 billion in taiwanese stocks, including over 10,000 shares of tsmc [6]. This shift indicates a possible adjustment in investment strategies amid concerns about ai server manufacturing and broader market conditions [6].

etf performance amid tsmc’s volatility

Despite tsmc’s stock decline, certain etfs with substantial tsmc holdings demonstrated strong performance [7]. Several etfs, including yuanta taiwantop 50(0050), contain tsmc as a major component [4][7]. Among these, 00982a and 00981a showed impressive gains, rising approximately 8% in august [4][7]. These ‘high tsmc’ etfs highlight how strategic stock selection can potentially buffer against individual stock volatility [4]. Actively managed etfs are especially noted for their flexibility in adapting to market changes, presenting opportunities for investors seeking dynamic investment strategies [4].

expert opinions on market trends

Cathay futures consultant tsai ming-han suggested that the recent surge in taiwanese stock prices has created a relatively high market position [6]. He noted that while strong us stock performance supports taiwan’s market, the index faces pressure, contingent on reaching a trade agreement [6]. Tsai also pointed out that the upward trend in pcb and glass fiber sectors is driven by rebounding demand and rising prices, suggesting continued growth potential in these areas [6]. These insights highlight the complex interplay of global factors influencing taiwan’s stock market and tsmc’s performance.

implications for yuanta taiwan top 50 etf investors

The yuanta taiwan top 50 etf’s significant allocation to tsmc means that its performance is closely tied to the semiconductor giant’s [1]. As of august 14, 2025, the fund’s net asset value stood at ntd 685,082,495,709, with a net asset value per unit of ntd 52.92 [1]. Given tsmc’s substantial influence, any fluctuations in tsmc’s stock could significantly impact the etf’s overall returns [1]. Investors should, therefore, closely monitor tsmc’s performance, geopolitical developments, and shifts in the semiconductor industry to make informed investment decisions [6].

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