Video: Selecting Mutual Funds and Unit-Linked Products Amid Ongoing Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Amid continued geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and pressure from oil prices and global inflation in 2026, Infovesta Utama President Director Edbert Suryajaya has outlined a number of investment prospects in Indonesia’s financial markets.

At present, mutual funds remain one of the instruments offering fairly promising returns, though selections must be aligned with investment objectives and the investor’s risk profile. Equity mutual funds remain attractive due to their relatively high growth potential, but risks persist, making them less suitable for conservative investors.

For conservative investors, fixed-income mutual funds can be an option even though their return growth is not as large as that of equity funds. Investors must therefore take risk into account when choosing investment instruments.

What are the prospects and sentiment weighing on Indonesia’s financial markets? What investment strategies should be adopted to navigate uncertainty through to the end of 2026, including unit-linked products? For the full discussion, watch Shania Alatas in conversation with Infovesta Utama President Director Edbert Suryajaya on Power Lunch, CNBC Indonesia (Friday, 24/08/2026).