Indri Liftiany Travelin Yunus, a prominent Retail Equity Analyst at PT Indo Premier Sekuritas (IPOT), has unveiled her top three stock picks for this week’s trading. Her insightful recommendations feature PT TBS Energi Utama Tbk (TOBA), PT Aastra Otoparts Tbk (AUTO), and PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk (MEDC), offering strategic opportunities for investors.
Turning attention to the broader market dynamics for the trading week spanning Monday, August 25th, through Friday, August 29th, Indri highlighted three critical US economic data releases that are poised to command investor focus. First, the eagerly anticipated US Consumer Confidence for August is projected to experience a modest uptick, rising to 98 from its prior level of 97.2. Secondly, the third week of August’s US Initial Jobless Claims are anticipated to see a slight increase, reaching 236,000 from the preceding 235,000. Finally, the Core PCE Price Index for July is expected to maintain its current level of 0.3 percent, a crucial indicator for inflation trends, as Indri elaborated in her statement on Wednesday, August 27th.
Against the backdrop of these significant economic indicators, PT Indo Premier Sekuritas has formulated a comprehensive trading strategy for the current week, extending through Friday, August 29, 2025. Their recommendations encompass three specific equities and a compelling bond investment.
1. Buy PT TBS Energi Utama Tbk (TOBA). With a current price of 1,050, investors are advised to enter at 1,050, targeting a price of 1,150, which represents an impressive upside of 9.5 percent. A prudent stop-loss is set below 1,015, limiting potential losses to 3.3 percent, resulting in an attractive Risk-to-Reward Ratio of 1:2.9. TOBA concluded its recent trading session with a robust gain, supported by a noticeable surge in transaction volume. Technical analysis further indicates that its candlestick has successfully maintained a position above both the 5-day and 20-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA). Moreover, Fibonacci analysis suggests a strong potential for TOBA to continue its upward trajectory, possibly reaching the 1,150 level.
2. Buy PT Aastra Otoparts Tbk (AUTO). The recommendation for AUTO suggests a buy at the current price of 2,460, with an entry point at 2,460. The ambitious target price is 2,600, offering a potential return of 5.7 percent. To mitigate risks, a stop-loss is recommended below 2,400, limiting losses to 2.4 percent, yielding a favorable Risk-to-Reward Ratio of 1:2.3. AUTO recently closed forming a distinctive marubozu candlestick, accompanied by a significant volume spike. Critically, the 2,400 resistance level has been decisively broken. Should AUTO successfully sustain its position above 2,500, it holds considerable potential to advance towards the 2,600 mark.
3. Buy PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk (MEDC). For MEDC, the current price stands at 1,240, with an entry point also at 1,240. The target price is set at 1,340, indicating an upside potential of 8.1 percent. A disciplined stop-loss is advised below 1,200, capping potential losses at 3.2 percent, resulting in a solid Risk-to-Reward Ratio of 1:2.5. MEDC is currently demonstrating efforts to break out above both its 20-day and 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) lines. Furthermore, its Stochastic oscillator has already signaled a “golden cross” and remains comfortably below the overbought territory, suggesting room for further upward movement. If MEDC successfully breaches the 1,270 resistance level, it is poised for a stronger rally towards 1,340.
4. Buy PBS038 Bond. Beyond equities, IPOT also extends a “buy” recommendation for the PBS038 bond. This advice comes in the wake of Bank Indonesia’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate to 5 percent, further bolstered by the prospect of additional rate cuts by the United States. Given its sensitivity to interest rate movements, the PBS038 bond presents an attractive proposition, currently priced at 100.65. Its appeal is further enhanced by a comparatively long maturity period, making it a strategic choice in a potentially declining interest rate environment.
Summary
Indri Liftiany Travelin Yunus, Retail Equity Analyst at PT Indo Premier Sekuritas (IPOT), has unveiled her top three stock picks and a bond recommendation for the trading week of August 25-29. These picks are presented in the context of key US economic data releases, including a projected rise in August Consumer Confidence, a slight increase in Initial Jobless Claims, and a stable July Core PCE Price Index. This comprehensive strategy from IPOT aims to guide investors amidst these market dynamics.
The recommended stocks include PT TBS Energi Utama Tbk (TOBA) with a target of 1,150, PT Aastra Otoparts Tbk (AUTO) targeting 2,600, and PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk (MEDC) with a target of 1,340. Each stock recommendation includes specific entry, target, and stop-loss prices, supported by technical analysis. Additionally, IPOT advises buying the PBS038 bond, influenced by Bank Indonesia’s interest rate cut and the prospect of further US rate reductions.