Gold ETF Set to Launch Soon, Three Investment Managers Seriously Preparing Their Products
Three investment managers are preparing gold ETFs with a target launch in May 2026. This new product is considered practical, liquid, and adds to investment options on the exchange.
The Executive Head of Capital Market Supervision at the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Hasan Fawzi, stated that three investment managers are currently preparing gold ETF products with a target launch in May 2026.
The presence of this instrument is seen as a further step in deepening Indonesia’s capital market. An ETF, or exchange-traded fund, is an investment product traded on the exchange like shares.
In this product, the underlying asset used is physical gold stored with a custodian.
Alternative to Physical Gold
With gold ETFs, investors can gain exposure to gold prices without having to buy, store, or secure the precious metal directly.
Transactions are conducted through securities accounts like buying shares, making it more practical for investors already active in the capital market.
The Timing is Deemed Right
The plan to launch gold ETFs comes amid increasing investor interest in defensive assets and high attention to portfolio diversification.
“In volatile market conditions, gold is often viewed as a hedging instrument, so the presence of gold ETFs has the potential to attract interest from retail and institutional investors,” Hasan stated at the inauguration of the Planned and Periodic Investment Programme (PINTAR) for Mutual Funds and the opening of Mutual Fund Week 2026 at the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Monday (27/4).
Encouraging Market Depth
In addition to providing new product choices, gold ETFs also have the potential to add variety to investment instruments on the exchange and expand investor participation.
This step aligns with the regulator’s agenda to deepen the capital market and expand the role of the domestic investment industry.
Conclusion
The plan to launch gold ETFs shows that Indonesia’s capital market continues to develop in terms of products. If realised on schedule, investors will have a new practical, liquid investment alternative directly connected to the exchange market.