The Taiwan Fund, Inc. — Cyborg Score 6/10

Strategic Profile

In April 2026, shareholders approved changing the Fund's classification from diversified to non-diversified and removed the fundamental diversified policy. The fund trades on the NYSE with a current market capitalization around $370 million and offers investors exposure to Taiwan's equity markets through a closed-end structure.

Cyborg Score Rationale

The Taiwan Fund operates a well-established closed-end fund focused on a major Asian equity market with professional management from Nomura Asset Management. However, the fund trades at a significant discount to NAV and operates in a volatile emerging market segment, which moderates upside potential.

Top Insights

• (April 2026) Fund reclassified from diversified to non-diversified structure, increasing flexibility in portfolio concentration
• (Q3 2025) Strong quarterly performance with 14.19% total return vs. TAIEX benchmark at 11.29%, though NAV premium compressed
• Persistent discount to NAV averaging 15-18% historically, creating valuation tension for shareholders
• Professional management by Nomura Asset Management U.S.A. provides institutional credibility and Taiwan equity expertise

Named Competitors

• iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF — Low-cost Taiwan equity exposure through ETF structure
• Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets — Broader emerging markets exposure including Taiwan

Recent Developments

• (April 2026) Shareholders re-elected four directors and approved non-diversified fund status reclassification
• (Q3 2025) NAV per share increased to $67.52 from $59.13 with 14.19% quarterly total return
• (February 2026) Fund announced NAV calculation adjustments during Taiwan Stock Exchange Lunar New Year closure

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