# Global hedge funds significantly increased their investments in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan last week.

*fintech · news · 2026-05-12 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Hedge funds raised stock buying in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan to decade-high levels last week.
- Net exposure to these Asian markets is now at its highest point since 2010.
- The investment surge targeted companies benefiting from artificial intelligence advances.
- The region's dominance in the technology supply chain is driving increased hedge fund interest.

**Countries:** South Korea, Japan, Taiwan

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