Foreign investors posted net buying of Rp 665.22 billion on the Indonesian stock market on Wednesday (28/10), as the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) closed up 0.31% at 5,282. The index rose 16.18 points from its previous close of 5,266.
Trading ranged from a low of 5,167.34 to a high of 5,282.31, and the index finished at the day’s high. Bank Central Asia (BBCA) was the largest contributor to the gain, adding 34.15 index points as its shares rose 7.65% to 5,675 rupiah.
Gains led by banks and auto stocks
Astra International (ASII) added 15 index points after its shares climbed 7.99%. Amman Mineral Internasional (AMMN) contributed 5.33 index points with a 3.72% share price gain, and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI) added 2.94 points.
Merdeka Copper Gold (MDKA) contributed 1.35 index points. Losses at Telkom Indonesia (TLKM), which fell 3.27% and cost the index 6.45 points, and Barito Pacific (BRPT), down 6.79%, partly offset the advance.
Foreign flows against a weak year
Foreign investors bought Rp 6.67 trillion of shares and sold Rp 6.01 trillion, a net buy of Rp 665.22 billion. Domestic investors bought Rp 9.21 trillion and sold Rp 9.87 trillion.
Foreign investors remain heavy sellers for the year. Cumulative net selling in 2026 through 28 October stood at Rp 96.71 trillion, according to the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI). The exchange’s daily statistics show total market trading value of Rp 15.88 trillion.
One day is not a trend
The data does not indicate a change in investment trend.
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Source: Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI)
