Investment Trends 2026 Focus on Market-Resilient Portfolios
Investment trends in 2026 are projected to increasingly focus on strengthening portfolios capable of withstanding market volatility, reflecting a shift in investor mindset away from pursuing instant gains. Jovita Widjaja, Chief Marketing Officer of Nanovest, noted that investors, particularly younger generations, now emphasise long-term strategies with healthy and adaptive asset compositions in the face of global uncertainty.
This was discussed at a Golden Hours event in Jakarta on Thursday (26 February), attended by experienced financial experts and various financial literacy communities. “We are seeing a change in investor thinking, especially among young generations. The focus is no longer on seeking quick investment gains, but on building healthy portfolios that can withstand various market conditions full of uncertainty,” Widjaja stated.
Throughout 2025, the Nanovest platform recorded significant growth in both users and transaction activity. Trading volume increased approximately 70% year-on-year, with over 1.1 million verified users (KYC). This growth was supported by the launch of various innovative Web3-based products including IDDB, Crypto Staking, Digital Pledging, and Web3 Trading. However, investor behaviour is simultaneously changing.
Amid geopolitical uncertainty and global economic dynamics, potential increases in institutional fund flows are viewed as a catalyst for strengthening solid-performing equities. High volatility in trading is also prompting local investors to broaden their horizons by considering United States stocks as an investment alternative. To address these needs, Nanovest provides comprehensive access to a full range of American stocks, allowing users to build US stock portfolios comfortably within a single application.
Tjoe Ay, Chief Marketing Officer of Jarvis Asset Management, believes that money flow movements will remain a primary factor influencing the Composite Stock Index (IHSG) in 2026. He anticipates increases in fund flows from institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies, and social security bodies. If institutional fund flows increase, equities with strong fundamentals have the potential to receive larger fund allocations. “Therefore, in 2026 fundamentally sound stocks deserve consideration,” he said.
Meanwhile, Investment Expert Jason Nathanael views a combination of growth and stable assets as the most relevant strategy, particularly for Gen Z and millennials beginning to plan long-term finances. An ideal future portfolio is not about selecting a single best asset, but rather combining multiple asset roles. Growth assets capture new economic opportunities, whilst defensive assets preserve purchasing power. “Young investors actually have the advantage of time, so a balanced strategy from the start will have far greater long-term impact,” he noted.
PT Mandiri Sekuritas CEO Oki Ramadhana expressed optimism regarding proposals submitted by the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) to global index provider MSCI. The number of capital market investors reached 20 million by the end of 2025, representing only 5% of Indonesia’s total population.
The US Supreme Court’s decision on Donald Trump’s tariffs provided positive sentiment for the IHSG, with markets also monitoring US GDP data, PCE inflation, and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate direction. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is currently investigating 32 cases of alleged capital market violations, including price manipulation and insider trading. The IDX is accelerating proposals to MSCI and FTSE, with the 15% free float rule entering its final OJK stage, whilst the shareholder concentration list is expected to be released shortly.