Under the impact of tariffs, the Taiwan stock market has become a "hotbed for short selling"? Experts specifically name which sectors will be severely affected next Monday, and investors lament: it is already too late.
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According to the Financial Center report, on the 7th, the opening of the Taiwan stock market caused concern among many investors, as the U.S. stock market plummeted due to Trump’s tariff actions. A netizen posted on Dcard asking whether to short the market, which sparked wide discussion. Investors expressed their views on the market outlook, with some believing that tech stocks will decline significantly. Former private equity operator "股人阿勳" advised investors to remain calm, seek opportunities to increase their positions, and provided four suggestions to cope with market volatility.
Many investors are concerned about the opening situation of the Taiwan stock market on the 7th. The tariffs imposed by the U.S. President on multiple countries have led to consecutive declines in U.S. stocks, coinciding with the Qingming Festival holiday, causing investors to feel anxious about the future of the Taiwan stock market. A netizen asked on social media, “Is next week the world of short selling?” This post sparked a heated discussion among many stockholders.
One netizen asked on Dcard, mentioning, “Which stocks are suitable for short selling? I feel that AI-related stocks will be affected.” Many netizens responded in the comments, “Short selling requires looking at individual stocks; electronic stocks are likely to all fall,” “If the market declines next week, there might be a -1000 point drop at the opening, and at that time, short selling may not be feasible,” “Everyone’s predictions are reasonable; what do you think are the reasons you can profit? It might end up backfiring,” “I think the impact on Taiwan’s automotive industry will be more obvious, but the Taiwan stock market may not easily break through 20688 points; we still have two days to observe the situation.” Additionally, some netizens suggested, “Short selling may occasionally rebound in the short term; if you want to try, good luck,” “Be cautious in responding to market fluctuations; U.S. stocks may rebound, and on Monday it is advisable to initially open lower and might rally, but the risk of short selling is high,” “If it opens low and continues to drop, the profit margin for short selling may be small, and be wary of government interventions to stabilize the market.”
A former private equity trader stated that a significant drop in the stock market is inevitable, and that more bad news could emerge in the coming month. However, he believes that as value investors, one should look for opportunities to increase positions during declines, rather than seeking ways to escape. Regarding the current market situation, he offers the following four suggestions:
- 1. When you have cash and confidence, consider entering the market in portions at lower prices.
- 2. If you do not have cash, remain calm and prepare for asset reorganization.
- 3. Avoid leveraged operations and full investment, leaving room for breathing space.
- 4. Extend the holding period, as the market in six months will be dominated by other news.