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In Taiwan, retail investors use margin trading to amplify investments, borrowing funds to buy stocks when bullish or borrowing stocks to sell when bearish for profit. As legal restrictions limit margin trading to qualified domestic individuals, its data serves as a key indicator of retail investor sentiment, unlike institutions that primarily use SBL for similar purposes.
| Item | Information |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Source | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) and Taipei Exchange (TPEx) |
| Scale | Listed and delisted companies in Taiwan. The number of listed companies is around 1700. |
| Historical Period | From 2013/01/01 |
| Fields Included | -Company Code -Company Name -Long PSTN BAL(1000S) -Bought on Margins(1000S) -Sold for Return(1000S) -Cash for Return(1000S) -Long Limit(1000S) -Short PSTN BAL(1000S) -Bought for Return(1000S) -Short Sale(1000S) -Stock for Return(1000S) -Short Limit(1000S) |
Margin trading data in the stock market is primarily used to observe retail investor behavior. By analyzing leverage usage and tracking changes in margin buying and short selling balances, it helps gauge market sentiment regarding bullish or bearish trends. When a stock’s margin buying or short selling balance peaks, the data can also monitor potential risks, such as short squeezes or covering pressures. Additionally, when combined with positioning and technical analysis, margin trading data supports investors in crafting precise short- and medium-term trading strategies, providing valuable insights into market dynamics.
