Indonesian Stock Market Posts Strong Start to 2026

Market Performance

The Indonesian Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) closed 1.17% higher at 8,748.13 on the first trading day of 2026, continuing the positive momentum from 2025 ¹

. For the week, IHSG recorded a 1.18% gain, showing consistent upward movement ¹

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Trading Activity

Total trading volume reached 51.14 billion shares with a transaction value of Rp 22.26 trillion ¹

. The strong trading activity reflects continued investor interest in the Indonesian market.

Foreign Investor Activity

Despite a net sell of Rp 17.34 trillion by foreign investors in 2025, the IHSG still managed to rise 22.13% for the year ⁵

. This performance was supported by 64% domestic investors and 36% foreign investors ³

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https://investasi.kontan.co.id/news/ihsg-menguat-2213-sepanjang-2025-ini-saham-paling-banyak-dibeli-asing

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Sector Performance

The healthcare sector showed remarkable growth in 2025, with a 43.78% increase driven by second-tier stocks like SRAJ and CARE ⁴

. This growth was attributed to a combination of structural demand factors and strong company fundamentals.

Outlook for 2026

BRI Danareksa Sekuritas projects the IHSG to reach 9,440 in 2026, maintaining a positive outlook for the market ⁶

. Their analysis suggests that the positive trend observed in early 2026 could continue throughout the year.