The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) is projected to trade within the range of 7,480-7,620 at the opening of Wednesday’s (April 22) session. This forecast follows Tuesday’s (April 21) close, where the IHSG weakened by 34.73 points, or 0.46 percent, settling at 7,559.38.
Analysts from Phintraco Sekuritas, in a statement released on Wednesday (April 22), noted that the IHSG had successfully closed a “gap down” at 7,527 and continues to hold above the 7,500 level. Consequently, they anticipate the Jakarta Composite Index will exhibit sideways movement, hovering between 7,480 and 7,620.
According to Phintraco’s analysts, prevailing market sentiment remains significantly influenced by MSCI’s announcement to freeze the rebalancing of Indonesian stock indices for the May 2026 period.
They further explained that despite various reform efforts undertaken by the Self Regulatory Organization (SRO) within Indonesia’s capital market, MSCI intends to thoroughly evaluate the consistency and effectiveness of new policies. These include, notably, improved transparency in stock ownership data and plans to raise the minimum free-float threshold to 15 percent.
Moreover, investors are also closely monitoring MSCI’s potential move to delist stocks categorized under “High Shareholding Concentration” (HSC). However, Phintraco’s analysts clarified that anxieties surrounding a potential downgrade of Indonesia’s capital market status to a “Frontier Market” category are expected to gradually subside.
For Wednesday (April 22), Phintraco Sekuritas recommends a selection of stocks, including BMRI, PANI, PTRO, SSIA, and ACES.
In contrast, MNC Sekuritas offers a varied projection for the IHSG on Wednesday (April 22). Their analysis suggests a potential weakening to the 7,245-7,477 range, alongside a possibility of strengthening towards the 7,580-7,601 levels.
MNC Sekuritas, in their report on Wednesday (April 22), stated that the IHSG is prone to correction. The immediate correction area is anticipated to test 7,245-7,447, which would also serve to close several existing gaps.
MNC Sekuritas’ stock recommendations for Wednesday (April 22) include BRPT, CDIA, RATU, and PTRO.
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