Taiwan's National Stabilization Fund (NSF) officially concluded its market support operations on May 6, following a 279-day intervention. The fund, which began its ninth intervention on April 9, 2025, to mitigate market turbulence stemming from former US President Donald Trump's global tariffs, invested a total of $12.25 million. After selling off all its holdings, the NSF announced a substantial net profit of $99.32 million, translating to an impressive return on investment of 81%.
The total financial benefit included $98.6 million from stock sales and $1.98 million in cash dividends, even after deducting $1.08 million in financing interest and $0.18 million in brokerage fees. Despite the fund's exit, the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TAIEX) continued its upward trend, gaining 10,571.56 points, or 34.58%, during the sell-off period. This indicates that the fund's withdrawal did not negatively impact the market, but rather allowed it to continue its positive trajectory.
NSF officials noted that the intervention was smoother than previous efforts, largely due to Taiwan's strong economic fundamentals. The fund successfully stabilized the market during a period of investor panic, with the TAIEX surging over 70% from the start of the intervention, reaching a record high of 30,567.29 points by January 12, 2026. The committee confirmed that the market mechanisms are now functioning normally, eliminating the need for further intervention.
While the specific BLOOMBERG article could not be accessed, information from sources like cna.com.tw and chinatimes.com aligns with the headline's description of Taiwan's fund profiting after an intervention related to Trump tariffs. The continuous monitoring of global economic and political developments will remain in place, allowing the NSF to intervene again if future risks arise, maintaining its goal of market stability and financial security.
