Flooring Guide by Cinvex – , JAKARTA — The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) continues to exhibit short-term fluctuations, necessitating an agile adjustment of mutual fund investment strategies. Current market volatility is influenced by several pivotal factors, including the latest developments from Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), with final results slated for announcement in May 2025, shifts in foreign capital flows, and the dynamic interplay of external sentiments.
Francisca Gerungan, Head of Fund Services at Mirae Asset Sekuritas, asserts that this volatile market environment underscores the critical importance of discipline in implementing a robust diversification strategy. She emphasizes that investors must consciously avoid succumbing to short-term euphoria amid rapid and often speculative market movements.
“In a rapidly moving and speculative market, investors should not be caught up in short-term euphoria. Diversification is becoming an increasingly crucial strategy to maintain portfolio stability,” she stated, as quoted on Monday, February 16, 2026.
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Francisca further elaborated that mutual funds serve as a highly effective investment vehicle, particularly for new investors who may lack the capacity or time for in-depth stock selection. Mutual funds inherently offer automatic diversification, spanning various sectors and asset classes, and are consistently managed by seasoned investment professionals, ensuring a disciplined approach.
Amidst ongoing market volatility, a measured approach grounded in individual risk profiles proves more relevant than merely chasing fleeting market momentum. For those seeking a more defensive investment stance, money market mutual funds and fixed income mutual funds are compelling options. Conversely, to progressively capture potential uptrends in the stock market, balanced mutual funds provide fund managers with the flexibility to dynamically adjust their equity and bond allocations in response to evolving market conditions.
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According to Francisca, the primary objective of diversification is not to eliminate risk entirely, but rather to manage it effectively, ensuring it aligns with an investor’s long-term investment goals. She illustrates this by suggesting investors create a more balanced allocation—for instance, a dominant portion in mutual funds coupled with a smaller allocation to direct stocks, tailored precisely to their respective risk profiles. A fluctuating market, she contends, is not a signal to exit entirely, but rather an opportune moment to construct a more rational portfolio, with unwavering focus on consistency and discipline.
On the investor base front, the composition of mutual fund investors at Mirae Asset Sekuritas, as of January 2026, continues to be overwhelmingly dominated by retail clients, accounting for 99%. This segment has also demonstrated robust growth, with the number of retail clients increasing by 15% year-on-year.
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A similar perspective is shared by Lolita Liliana, Head of Investment Specialist & Product Development at Sucorinvest Asset Management. She notes that investor interest in fixed income mutual funds remains strong and a primary choice for Indonesian investors. This is attributed to their offering of relatively stable returns while simultaneously serving as a vital component for portfolio diversification. This favorable condition is further bolstered by Indonesia’s solid macroeconomic fundamentals and the absence of any sovereign rating downgrades.
However, the reinvestment rate for fixed income mutual funds this year shows a tendency to be lower compared to the previous year. This trend is in line with Bank Indonesia’s benchmark interest rate cuts, totaling approximately 100 basis points throughout 2025, with potential for further reductions in 2026. Nevertheless, these interest rate cuts present a significant opportunity for bond price increases (capital gain), which could act as a positive catalyst for the future performance of fixed income mutual funds.
Lolita further added that the current yield curve is notably steeper compared to the end of 2024 and the first half of 2025. This prevailing market condition has prompted Sucorinvest Asset Management to progressively increase the duration of their fixed income-based mutual fund products.