Foreign Investors Net buy Indonesian Stocks Despite Market Dip
Despite a decline in the Indonesian Composite Index (IHSG), foreign investors demonstrated a net buying position in the Indonesian stock market on Thursday, February 5, 2026. This indicates continued investor interest in Indonesian equities even amidst short-term market corrections.
Net Buy Figures and Top Stocks
The total net buy by foreign investors reached Rp628.8 billion (approximately $41.3 million USD, based on a conversion rate of Rp 15,236 per USD XE.com). Leading the net buy activity was PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk (BMRI) with a significant Rp 390.1 billion. Other notable net buys included:
- PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (BBRI) – rp 124.1 billion
- PT Astra International Tbk (ASII) – Rp 118.9 billion
- PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BBCA) – Rp 75.3 billion
- PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (TPIA) – Rp 48.5 billion
- PT Petrosea Tbk (PTRO) – Rp 29.7 billion
- PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk (AMRT) – Rp 27.4 billion
- PT Bumi Resources Minerals Tbk (BRMS) – Rp 27.0 billion
- PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) – Rp 26.6 billion
- PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk (MEDC) – Rp 19.3 billion
IHSG Performance and Market Overview
The IHSG closed down 0.53%, or 42.84 points, at 8,103.88 on February 5, 2026. This followed two consecutive days of gains, with increases of 2.52% and 0.3% respectively. Despite the day’s decline, market activity remained robust, with 370 shares rising, 314 falling, and 274 remaining unchanged.Total transaction value reached Rp 20 trillion, involving 33.62 billion shares across 2.49 million transactions. Market capitalization decreased to Rp 14,645 trillion.
Factors Influencing Market Activity
The initial gains in the IHSG at the beginning of the trading day suggest positive investor sentiment, potentially driven by economic data or global market trends. However, the subsequent correction indicates a degree of profit-taking or concerns about short-term economic factors. The continued net buying by foreign investors,despite the overall market decline,suggests a longer-term positive outlook on Indonesian assets.
Further analysis of economic indicators and global market conditions will be crucial to understanding the trajectory of the IHSG in the coming weeks. Bank Indonesia regularly publishes reports on economic conditions and forecasts that can provide valuable insights.