Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) reported total trading volume of 126,665,502 contracts in the first quarter of 2026, with an average daily volume (ADV) of 2,303,009 contracts, marking a 57% increase year-over-year (YoY). Core TAIEX products continued to see YoY increase in trading volume:
- TAIEX Options (TXO): ADV increased 21% to 820,892 contracts
- Micro TAIEX Futures (TMF): ADV increased 125% YoY to 346,212 contracts
- Mini TAIEX Futures (MTX): ADV increased 38% to 345,628 contracts
- TAIEX Futures (TX): ADV increased 30% to 159,469 contracts
In Q1 2026 trading activity peaked on several days. March 4 recorded 4,104,600 contracts, the second-highest daily volume on record. January 21 recorded 3,191,346 contracts, also ranking among the top 10. Night session activity remained significant, with an ADV of 795,920 contracts, accounting for 35% of total trading volume.
Night session volume reached 1,781,060 contracts on March 4, the highest on record, and 1,438,361 contracts on March 6, the second highest. Four of the top 10 highest night session volumes occurred during the quarter.
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