The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) wrapped up the trading week of May 4—8, 2026, on a positive note, with the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) climbing by 0.18 percent. This marginal gain was accompanied by a significant surge in both daily trading volume and transaction value, signaling robust market activity.
Kautsar Primadi Nurahmad, Corporate Secretary of the IDX, highlighted that the most notable growth occurred in the average daily trading volume, which jumped by 23.57 percent to 45.86 billion shares, up from 37.11 billion shares the previous week. Complementing this, the average daily transaction value saw a substantial increase of 26.14 percent, rising to Rp 23.06 trillion from the prior week’s Rp 18.27 trillion.
Reflecting on the weekly performance, Kautsar stated, “The IHSG experienced a 0.18 percent increase, closing the week at 6,969.396, compared to 6,956.804 the previous week.” This steady performance was further supported by an uptick in trading frequency, which grew by 9 percent to an average of 2.55 million transactions per day, up from 2.34 million in the preceding week.
Market capitalization also mirrored this upward trend, expanding by 0.19 percent to reach Rp 12,406 trillion, compared to Rp 12,382 trillion the previous week. These figures underscore a resilient market environment despite broader economic fluctuations.
Regarding investor sentiment, foreign market participation showed strong momentum on Friday, May 8, with a net foreign buy recorded at Rp 11.42 trillion. However, when viewed on a year-to-date basis for 2026, foreign investors have recorded a net sell position of Rp 37.61 trillion, highlighting a complex landscape for international capital flows throughout the year.
Summary
The Indonesia Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) closed the trading week at 6,969.396, marking a slight increase of 0.18 percent. This period saw a significant rise in market activity, with daily trading volume jumping 23.57 percent and the average daily transaction value growing by 26.14 percent to Rp 23.06 trillion. Consequently, total market capitalization expanded by 0.19 percent to reach Rp 12,406 trillion.
Investor sentiment remained dynamic throughout the week, highlighted by a notable net foreign buy of Rp 11.42 trillion on the final trading day. Despite this recent activity, the year-to-date performance shows a net foreign sell position of Rp 37.61 trillion. Overall, the market demonstrated resilience through increased trading frequency and robust transaction values despite fluctuating international capital flows.