Foreign Investors Slowly Shift Focus Again, Target These Shares

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — Foreign investors recorded a net sell of Rp182.8 billion across all markets on Wednesday’s trading (5/8/2026). However, behind this selling action, a rotation pattern emerged, with foreign funds flowing into commodity-based stocks, especially in the mining sector.

PT Aneka Tambang (Persero) Tbk. (ANTM) was the top target for foreign investors, with a net buy value of Rp180.6 billion. The next position was occupied by PT Timah (Persero) Tbk. (TINS) at Rp122.7 billion, followed by PT Bumi Resources Tbk. (BUMI) at Rp88.6 billion.

Beyond the mining sector, foreign investors also pursued several other stocks, including PT Indointernet Tbk. (EDGE) at Rp81.9 billion, PT DMS Propertindo Tbk. (KOTA) at Rp46.4 billion, and PT Darma Henwa Tbk. (DEWA) at Rp39.7 billion.

The following is a list of the 10 stocks with the largest foreign net buys during Wednesday’s trading (5/8/2026):

• PT Aneka Tambang (Persero) Tbk. (ANTM) Rp180.7 billion

• PT Timah (Persero) Tbk. (TINS) Rp122.7 billion

• PT Bumi Resources Tbk. (BUMI) Rp88.6 billion

• PT Indointernet Tbk. (EDGE) Rp81.9 billion

• PT DMS Propertindo Tbk. (KOTA) Rp46.4 billion

• PT Darma Henwa Tbk. (DEWA) Rp39.7 billion

• PT Bumi Resources Minerals Tbk. (BRMS) Rp27.5 billion

• PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk. (AMRT) Rp25.8 billion

• PT Gudang Garam Tbk. (GGRM) Rp21.5 billion

• PT Energi Mega Persada Tbk. (ENRG) Rp20.5 billion

Meanwhile, the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) continued its rally. The index closed up 31.53 points, or 0.5%, at 6,351.14. A total of 422 stocks advanced, 223 declined, and 318 remained unchanged. Trading value for the day reached Rp14.91 trillion, involving 39.26 billion shares in 2.32 million transactions. Market capitalisation rose to Rp11,085 trillion.