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MEDAN – North Sumatra holds immense potential for expanding its base of stock and capital market investors. However, this promising outlook is tempered by the significant challenge of effectively educating the public about capital market intricacies across all 33 districts and cities within the province.
According to data from the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) North Sumatra Representative Office, the region currently boasts 876,156 capital market investor accounts. Among these, 401,723 are specifically stock investors, who have collectively generated an impressive transaction value reaching Rp25.98 trillion as of January 2026, underscoring the active participation in the regional market.
Muhammad Pintor Nasution, the Head of the IDX North Sumatra Representative Office, highlighted the ongoing commitment to expand capital market education and literacy programs. These initiatives are designed to reach every corner of North Sumatra, actively engaging 22 local securities companies as strategic partners to broaden their outreach.
“While the potential for investor growth in North Sumatra is undeniably vast, the challenge of attracting new investors is equally substantial. This drives us, along with our partners in the securities sector, to diligently penetrate all 33 districts and cities,” Pintor elaborated during a recent breaking-fast event with journalists in Medan, emphasizing the extensive efforts required to tap into this undeveloped market.
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North Sumatra notably leads in capital market share, contributing approximately 4.3% to the total national investor IDs (SID). This positions the province as a key contributor to capital market investors across Sumatra, which collectively accounts for 16.72% of the national achievement, showcasing its pivotal role in Indonesia’s financial landscape.
Further data from the Indonesia Stock Exchange reveals the concentrated distribution of capital market and stock investors across North Sumatra. Medan leads significantly with 172,903 investors (41%), followed by Deli Serdang with 49,819 accounts (12%), Simalungun with 16,025 accounts (4%), Pematangsiantar with 15,842 accounts (4%), and Langkat with 15,377 accounts, representing 3% of the total investor base.
Target Up 10%
Pintor outlined an ambitious target for North Sumatra: achieving a minimum 10% growth in new investors from the current base of 876,156. This strategic objective aims to further stimulate capital market participation across the region.
To realize this ambitious target, the IDX plans to intensify socialization efforts across all districts and cities. Additionally, there are concrete plans to establish four new capital market galleries in various regions, expanding the physical presence and accessibility of investment education.
Currently, North Sumatra is home to five existing capital market galleries. These include locations at Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Panca Budi Perdagangan, partnered with Korea Investment & Sekuritas Indonesia; Universitas Prima Indonesia, collaborating with BRI Sekuritas; Universitas Battuta, also with Korea Investment & Sekuritas Indonesia; the Langkat Regency Government (Pemkab Langkat), in partnership with Korea Investment & Sekuritas Indonesia; and the Tebing Tinggi City Government (Pemkot Tebing Tinggi), which works with MNC Sekuritas.
Pintor underscores the critical importance of these capital market galleries in encouraging public participation as investors. He believes these facilities are essential for providing direct access to the diverse array of investment products available on the stock exchange, thereby democratizing investment opportunities for a broader population.