Financial Knowledge

Have you ever heard someone say that a certain company is about to repurchase its treasury stock, prompting friends around you to shout: "Hurry and join the buyers! The stock is about to soar, and if you don’t get in now, when will you?" Have you ever wondered why they say that? What exactly is treasury stock, and how is it different from outstanding shares? Why would a company buy back its own stock?

In corporate governance and corporate operations, the proportion of shares held by directors and supervisors (Directors' Holdings) is considered an important indicator that not only reflects the confidence of the company's management in the future development of the company but may also affect investors' expectations of the company's future performance. In Taiwan, the level of Directors' Holdings has long been a focus of market participants' attention because it involves the adjustment of interests within the company, the distribution of control, and the trust of external investors. However, effectively interpreting and utilizing such information may be a significant challenge for the average investor. TEJ Taiwan Economic News will introduce Directors' Holdings in detail, explain their impact on a company, and how to find relevant shareholding information through various channels. This will help readers better understand the meaning of Directors' Holdings and use it as an important basis for corporate analyses.

Block Trade, a crucial element of the financial markets, refer to the buying and selling of securities in substantial single transactions. These trades, typically carried out by institutional or large investors, involve a multitude of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments. Their staggering volume and value characterize them and are often conducted outside the open market to mitigate excessive impact on market prices. TEJ will guide you through this crucial aspect of the financial world.