Taiwan stocks end flat, but chip designers gain

(Updates closing index)

TAIPEI, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks were almost flat on
Thursday as investors shunned financial shares, but switched
their focus to small-cap chip designers that are riding on
growing demand for consumer electronics products.

Taiwan's main TAIEX share index .TWII closed down 0.09
percent at 7,759.98. Chip designer Realtek (2379.TW), the
market's second most active stock by turnover, shot up 6.8
percent and rival Sonix Technology (5471.TW) surged 7 percent to
its daily limit.

Financials .TFNI fell 0.3 percent after recent gains which
were inspired by hopes of signing of a financial services pact
between Taiwan and China.
(US$1=T$32.2)
(Reporting by Baker Li; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)