Foreign investors recorded a net sell of Rp744.43 billion across all markets at the close of the first trading session on Friday, 23 October 2026. Even so, the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) closed the session higher, at 5,446.74 index points.
Foreign selling was concentrated in large-cap banks. Foreign investors net sold Rp251.95 billion of Bank Central Asia (BBCA) and Rp243.26 billion of Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BBRI). Net sales of Bank Mandiri (BMRI) reached Rp132.84 billion.
Buying concentrated in a few stocks
Foreign investors were net buyers of a smaller group of stocks. The largest net buy was PT Dian Swastatika Sentosa Tbk (DSSA), at Rp45.88 billion. PT Astra International Tbk (ASII) followed with Rp40.98 billion.
The net buying in the ten stocks listed was much smaller than the banking sell-off. Foreign investors bought Rp2.62 trillion in total and sold Rp3.36 trillion.
Session volume and value
Trading volume in the first session reached 208.68 million lots, with a total value of Rp7,286.21 billion. Bumi Resources (BUMI) recorded a net foreign sell of Rp48.78 billion.
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