Bareksa: Retail Investor Interest in Digital Gold Remains High

Bareksa has noted sustained investment interest among retail investors amid global economic uncertainty triggered by escalating geopolitical conflicts. However, investor behaviour has become increasingly selective in instrument choice.

According to Bareksa officer Ni Putu Kurniasari, stable investor interest is reflected in continued growth of retail investment value on the Bareksa platform through to the end of February 2026, with the most significant growth occurring in gold and equity transactions.

“Public confidence in purchasing gold digitally is supported by clear regulation in Indonesia from both Bappebti and the OJK,” said Putu in South Jakarta on Wednesday afternoon, 11 March 2026.

She noted that digital gold transaction value has increased approximately 331 per cent year-on-year, whilst equity transactions have grown approximately 271 per cent over the same period. According to Putu, digital gold investment has become a preferred choice for retail investors because it is deemed more efficient and has relatively low initial investment value. On Bareksa, gold investment can begin from Rp50,000.

On the other hand, Putu assessed that the Indonesian equity market is under scrutiny, particularly following various issues concerning the transparency of shareholding data and information asymmetry that may affect retail investors.

Putu also touched upon concerns regarding trading practices by large market participants or big players that could potentially influence stock price movements. Additionally, there is attention to the possibility of stock price manipulation and insider trading practices.

For this reason, Bareksa supports various capital market reform efforts undertaken by regulators together with stakeholders and market participants. These efforts are deemed important for strengthening capital market integrity whilst preventing practices that disadvantage retail investors.