Taipei, August 20, 2025 – The Taiwan Stock Exchange witnessed an extraordinary trading day on Tuesday, with turnover soaring to NT$550 billion. Among the most talked-about stocks was Taiwan Glass (1802), which attracted a surge of retail interest during morning trading, quickly becoming the center of online discussion.
On PTT, one investor sparked conversation by asking whether others had joined the Taiwan Glass rally around NT$40, adding, “Did anyone learn a hard lesson from the market today?” The post drew a flood of responses, ranging from regretful stop-loss stories to sarcastic remarks about the volatility of theme-driven stocks.
Some netizens admitted selling too soon, lamenting, “Getting out at NT$27 was too early,” while others confessed to buying at the peak, saying, “39.7 is a laugh for everyone.” Others mocked the hype, commenting, “This company has poor fundamentals, yet people are still chasing on the AI concept.”
Not everyone saw the dip as negative. Some argued the retreat was simply a healthy correction, with comments such as, “A pullback is normal, the price had risen too much,” and “Those who cut losses today may regret it tomorrow.”
Humor also colored the debate. Several users joked about the appeal of “round number” prices, claiming that many traders jumped in at NT$40, while others bluntly questioned the stock’s rally: “How did this underperforming company get near NT$40?” One even quipped, “It’s all about China—why are they selling braised pork rice instead of focusing on business?”
The volatility didn’t just impact small investors. Reports suggested that some large players who had bought at the previous day’s limit-up were forced to cut losses early in the session, showing that even seasoned investors weren’t immune from the downturn.
Ultimately, Taiwan Glass’s dramatic rise and pullback underscored the risks of speculative trading in theme stocks. For some, it was a harsh reminder of the market’s unforgiving nature; for others, it was seen as a new opportunity. As one netizen summed it up: “If you love chasing these stocks, you can’t be afraid of getting hurt.”
