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Business 5 years ago

Investors dump stocks ahead of GDP growth announcement

The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) fell more than 2 percent on Monday after three months of a strong performance following the global stock market crash in March.

Business 5 years ago

Banking stocks to lead Indonesian bourse recovery, experts say

The finance sector, under which banking stocks are grouped on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), has lost 19.31 percent of its value so far this year, the fourth-best performer on the bourse, while the JCI plunged 19.82 percent during the period.

Business 5 years ago

Danareksa expects equity fundraising, opportunities for recovery next year

Investment banking director Boumediene Sihombing said on July 16 that brokerage firm PT Danareksa Sekuritas expected the equity market to recover given that there were concerted efforts to battle the pandemic.

Business 5 years ago

Domestic investors dominate stock market amid pandemic

Domestic investors have contributed Rp 612.1 trillion (US$42.4 billion), or 61 percent, of the total trading value since the beginning of this year.

Business 5 years ago

Reallocate toward bonds, look out for equity bargains: Asset managers

Bonds, especially government bonds, are considered relatively low risk and have become attractive to investors as interest rates fall.

Business 5 years ago

Market players’ stock price predictions show that uncertainty lingers

The Jakarta Composite Index has lost 21.5 percent of its value so far this year following a global stock market crash in March caused by investors’ concern over the pandemic’s impacts on the global economy.

Business 5 years ago

Strategy key in stocks investment amid volatility: Experts

Fund managers and brokers expect the Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) to drop around 15 to 20 percent this year, with the current valuation deemed suitable as an entry point for long-term investment.

Business 5 years ago

Low stock prices lucrative entry point for investors: Schroders Indonesia

“It’s like a sale is happening in the stock market,” Schroders Indonesia investment director Irwanti said during the webinar “Investing in stocks: Best strategies in volatile times”, part of The Jakarta Post’s webinar series “Jakpost Up Close” on Wednesday.