Insider Trading February 27, 2026

Director William C. Kirby Purchases $3.29M in Taiwan Fund Inc. (TWN) Stock

Insider transaction occurs as the fund trades near its 52-week high and posts strong year-to-date returns

By Derek Hwang TWN
Director William C. Kirby Purchases $3.29M in Taiwan Fund Inc. (TWN) Stock
TWN

William C. Kirby, a director of Taiwan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TWN), purchased 50,686.90 shares of the fund on February 26, 2026, at $64.90 per share for a total of $3,289,579. The fund is trading close to its 52-week high of $66.20 after a 97.7% return over the past year and currently carries a 9.4% dividend yield with a P/E ratio of 5.54.

Key Points

  • Director William C. Kirby purchased 50,686.90 shares of Taiwan Fund Inc. on February 26, 2026 for $64.90 per share, totaling $3,289,579.
  • The fund is trading close to its 52-week high of $66.20 after a 97.7% return over the past year, and currently offers a 9.4% dividend yield with a P/E ratio of 5.54.
  • Data and additional metrics are available through InvestingPro Tips, which references the fund's position near its 52-week high and provides 10 additional ProTips for subscribers.

William C. Kirby, a member of the board of Taiwan Fund Inc. (NYSE: TWN), completed a substantial purchase of the fund's shares on February 26, 2026. Kirby acquired 50,686.90 shares at a per-share price of $64.90, producing a total transaction value of $3,289,579.

The purchase took place while TWN was trading close to its 52-week high of $66.20. Over the trailing 12 months the fund has recorded a 97.7% return. At the time of the transaction the fund was also offering a 9.4% dividend yield and was trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.54.

Following the trade, Kirby is reported to directly hold 2,886 shares of Taiwan Fund Inc. The figures in the filing show the new acquisition alongside the current ownership reported after the transaction.

Market commentary included in available data indicates the fund is performing near its yearly peak while delivering notable returns. InvestingPro Tips notes the proximity to the 52-week high and indicates there are additional analytics available; the platform lists 10 extra ProTips and broader metrics for investors who wish to review further details.

This report presents the transaction details as disclosed and the basic valuation and yield metrics available at the time of the filing. No additional rationale for the director's purchase or further context on changes to his overall holding level was provided in the material disclosed alongside the trade.


Contextual notes

  • The trade date and share count are drawn from the filed transaction record dated February 26, 2026.
  • The per-share price for the acquisition is $64.90 and the aggregate consideration is $3,289,579.
  • TWN's 52-week high is reported at $66.20 and the 12-month return is listed as 97.7%.

Risks

  • The report does not provide an explanation for the director's purchase or detail changes to his total beneficial ownership beyond the post-transaction figure; lack of context limits interpretation of the trade - this affects investor assessment in the financials and fund-management sectors.
  • TWN is trading near its 52-week high, which could present valuation sensitivity for income-focused investors relying on the fund's dividend yield and P/E metrics - this impacts dividend-oriented and fixed-income substitute strategies.
  • Some supplemental analysis and metrics referenced are hosted on a third-party platform (InvestingPro Tips); access to the 10 additional ProTips and comprehensive metrics may be required to obtain fuller context, limiting publicly available information for retail investors.

More from Insider Trading

Howmet Aerospace Vice President Disposes of $260,005 in Stock Ahead of Major Acquisition Close Feb 27, 2026 Bristow COO Stavley Sells Stake as Shares Trade Near 52-Week Peak Feb 27, 2026 Innovex Co-Investors Sell $162.6 Million Stake in Single-Day Block Trade Feb 27, 2026 Patrick Industries Director Adds to Stake as Shares Slip; Analysts Lift Targets After Strong Q4 Feb 27, 2026 Trupanion CFO Disposes of $118,958 in Stock; RSUs Converted on Same Day Feb 27, 2026