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Taiwan stocks rebound sharply; analyst reflects on 'if only I had known' lesson for investors

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's stock market has rebounded over 6,500 points in less than a month after a significant crash.
  • Former anchor Chiu Chin-yi reflects on the painful lesson of "if only I had known" for investors who sold during the panic.
  • The article questions what the 8,000-point drop truly represented, contrasting stock price volatility with Taiwan's strong economic fundamentals.

Taiwan's stock market has staged a remarkable recovery, surging more than 6,500 points from its recent low in under a month following a severe crash that saw it plunge over 8,000 points. This rapid rebound has left many investors stunned, feeling as though the market has transformed into a different world.

Former anchor and host Chiu Chin-yi shared her reflections on this dramatic market swing. She noted that during the height of the panic, many investors watched their account balances shrink, leading some to cut their losses, others to capitulate, and some to avoid even opening their investment apps. For those who sold during the most fearful moments, the subsequent rise in stock prices likely leaves them with the painful realization of "if only I had known."

The most painful realization is 'if only I had known.'

— Chiu Chin-yiFormer anchor Chiu Chin-yi reflected on the investor sentiment after the Taiwan stock market's sharp rebound following a crash.

Chiu Chin-yi observed that while holding onto stocks through this period would be cause for celebration, selling during the panic and then seeing prices rebound could feel like a dream. More significantly, she pointed out that Taiwan's economic data has remained strong amidst this market turbulence. The latest forecast from the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics projects an 11.05% economic growth rate for 2026, with first-half growth reaching 13.72% and export growth estimated at 41.07%.

This contrast prompts a reconsideration: what exactly was lost during the 8,000-point drop? Was it merely stock prices, or also sentiment, confidence, or Taiwan's fundamental economic strength? Chiu Chin-yi suggests that while stock prices can fluctuate wildly, a company's competitiveness, industry trends, and overall economic fundamentals may not change as rapidly. She advises investors to build their own judgment capabilities before market trends emerge, rather than repeatedly learning through costly experience.

What was lost in those more than 8,000 points? Was it stock prices, mood, confidence, or Taiwan's true fundamentals?

— Chiu Chin-yiChiu Chin-yi questioned the underlying reasons for the stock market's significant drop, contrasting it with Taiwan's economic performance.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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