IHSG Gains 1.93 Percent to Close Week at 6,525
Besides IHSG, the market capitalization expanded 1.83 percent to Rp11,449 trillion from Rp11,243 trillion the previous week.
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) reported a 1.93 percent increase in the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) for the week, closing at 6,525. This was an improvement from the previous week's closing at 6,401. IDX Corporate Secretary Kautsar Primadi Nurahmad stated on Friday, August 21, 2026, that stock trading data showed a positive finish to the August 18–21, 2026 period.
During this timeframe, the market capitalization grew by 1.83 percent to Rp11,449 trillion, up from Rp11,243 trillion the week prior. The average daily trading volume on the exchange saw the highest gain, increasing by 47.90 percent. This week's average daily trading volume reached 50.30 billion shares, a significant jump from 34.01 billion shares in the preceding week.
Moreover, the average daily trading frequency stood at 2.21 million transactions, marking a 5.52 percent increase compared to 2.09 million transactions last week. The average daily transaction value also climbed by 2.36 percent to Rp15.57 trillion from Rp15.21 trillion the prior week.
Foreign investors made a net purchase of Rp974.58 billion on Friday, August 21, 2026. However, year-to-date, foreign investors recorded a net sell of Rp70.64 trillion.
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