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About the author/site · Vocus @WUCJ ↗ · Editorial policy
Page version: 2026-08-15 | Official or primary sources are preferred for material rules and figures. AI may assist structure, translation, and code, but is not used as the sole factual source.
Key point: Remember: individual stocks can lose principal. This page provides education and a research framework only, not stock picks or entry/exit signals.
A standard Taiwan stock trading unit is generally 1,000 shares
TWSE guidance describes 1,000 shares as the normal trading unit for stocks, which can make one full lot expensive for high-priced companies.
Odd lots lower the capital entry point
Intraday odd-lot trading allows positions from 1 to 999 shares, making position sizes more flexible for smaller accounts.
Odd lots have their own matching schedule
Intraday odd-lot orders are accepted from 9:00 to 13:30, with matching beginning at 9:10 under the exchange’s auction mechanism.
Smaller orders do not mean lower investment risk
Odd-lot trading lowers the cash amount required, but does not reduce business, valuation, or market-price risk.
How to verify information
Start with company filings, exchange/regulatory sources, and primary disclosures before relying on media summaries or market commentary. When sources conflict, prioritize formal filings and primary sources.
Primary sources
General investing education only. Not a recommendation, trading instruction, or promise of returns.