Taiwan tech dividend ETF 00929 lifts payout 46% to record high

Taiwan's technology‑focused high‑dividend ETF 00929 announced a per‑unit dividend of NT$0.38, a 46% increase and the highest distribution since its listing three years ago. Using the June 30 closing price of NT$30.78, the payout translates to an annualised yield of about 14.8%. The ex‑dividend date is set for 21 July, with the last day to buy shares on 20 July and the cash distribution scheduled for 14 August.

The fund attributes the stronger payout to continued AI‑related capital spending, rising profits among Taiwanese tech firms and recent portfolio optimisation. A semi‑annual index review added 22 new constituents—including companies in AI servers, networking, telecommunications and high‑dividend sectors—while removing 22 others. Since the start of the year, the ETF has delivered a total return of roughly 76.5% including dividends, underscoring its blend of growth and income for investors seeking stable cash flow from the tech sector.