Taiwan stock ETFs: 20 funds set for ex-dividend dates

Twenty Taiwan stock ETFs are scheduled for ex-dividend dates on August 18. Among them, ten products are expected to achieve an annualized dividend yield exceeding 10%.

In the active ETF category, the Capital Taiwan Stronger ETF (00982A) leads with an estimated annualized yield of 11%, while the Nomura Taiwan Select ETF (00980A) follows at 10.11%. Within the passive ETF segment, several products including the Capital Taiwan ESG Low Carbon 50 ETF (00923), Cathay Taiwan Sustainable High Dividend ETF (00878), and various technology-focused ETFs are also projected to surpass the 10% yield threshold.

Market experts note that the strong performance of the Taiwan stock market this year has allowed not only high-dividend products but also active, market-cap, and technology-focused ETFs to demonstrate significant dividend capabilities. Fund managers expressed a positive outlook for the Taiwan market, citing steady economic fundamentals, expanding global AI infrastructure, and the upcoming peak season for consumer electronics. However, they advised investors to remain mindful of central bank monetary policies and international geopolitical developments.