Taiwan climbs to world’s sixth largest stock market as AI demand powers TSMC to $1.8 trillion

Published on 29 April 2026

TSMC’s rally is now reshaping Taiwan’s index dominance

Taiwan’s stock market has overtaken Canada to become the world’s sixth largest, fueled by booming demand for AI-linked shares and a steep surge in TSMC. Taiwan-listed firms’ market cap jumped more than 35% to $4.47 trillion, slightly ahead of Canada’s 5% rise. TSMC’s strength is so large it represents nearly 45% of the benchmark index.

Taiwan beats Canada for the world’s sixth largest stock market spot
AI demand is lifting sentiment across Taiwan’s AI-linked stocks
TSMC’s surge pushes its market cap to about $1.8 trillion
TSMC accounts for nearly 45% of Taiwan’s benchmark index

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Taiwan climbs to world’s sixth largest stock market as AI demand powers TSMC to $1.8 trillion

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