Video: Revealing the Role of Gen Z in the Stock Exchange, Retail Investors Said to 'Dominate' the IDX

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — Amid global political and economic turmoil, the Chief Executive of PT Bursa Efek Indonesia (IDX), Jeffrey Hendrik, remains optimistic about the prospects for growth in Indonesia’s capital market.

The IDX recorded more than 9 million additional investors throughout H1 2026, continuing the growth trend of 2025, which saw 4.5 million new Single Investor Identification (SID) investors.

The IDX currently records a total of 29.7 million investors, with transaction value growing above 30%, of which 58% is contributed by retail investors. This reflects the success of financial literacy efforts as well as public optimism about the prospects of Indonesia’s capital market, underpinned by improvements in transparency, governance and market integrity.

In facing market dynamics, the IDX has a number of strategies, including introducing products relevant to market needs such as the Gold ETF, developing the derivatives market, and preparing Single Stock Futures with underlying shares listed on the Hong Kong Exchange.

The IDX is also strengthening regulations, such as policies related to the special monitoring board and the Full Call Auction (FCA) scheme, as part of reinforcing investor protection.

What is the IDX’s strategy for strengthening the transformation and consolidation of Indonesia’s capital market? How are preparations for the demutualisation of Bursa Efek Indonesia progressing? Watch the full dialogue between Maria Katarina and the Chief Executive of PT Bursa Efek Indonesia (IDX), Jeffrey Hendrik, on Power Lunch, CNBC Indonesia (Tuesday, 28/07/2026).