Indonesian stock investors hit a major milestone in May 2025, with the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) reporting a record-breaking 7,001,268 single investor identifications (SID) as of May 26. This figure marks a significant jump from 6,381,444 SID recorded at the end of 2024, signaling growing public interest in domestic capital markets despite global economic concerns.
Indonesian Stock Investors Defy Global Trends
The surge in investor numbers comes amid ongoing global uncertainty triggered by U.S. import tariff policies earlier this year. Yet, Indonesian stock investors continued to demonstrate strong confidence in the local market.
“Interestingly, even though import tariff policies began to take effect, public interest in investing in the Indonesian capital market remained high. This was reflected in the addition of more than 38,000 stock investors during the period from March 27 to April 8, 2025,” said Jeffrey Hendrik, Director of Development at IDX, as reported by Antaranews.com.
During the extended Eid al-Fitr holiday alone, SID increased from 6,705,452 on March 27 to 6,744,128 on April 8, an addition of 38,676 new investors.
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IDX Investor Increase Driven by Education Efforts
The IDX attributes this rapid investor growth to continuous education and outreach initiatives. Hendrik emphasized the importance of collaboration among financial authorities and stakeholders.
“This growth reflects positive optimism towards Indonesia’s economic prospects, which has kept public interest in domestic capital market investments high, even amid global economic dynamics,” he explained.
He further stated, “This achievement cannot be separated from the full support of the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs), and its subsidiaries, as well as synergy and collaboration among various stakeholders in strengthening coordination and implementing various innovative capital market education programs.”
One of IDX’s main tools in investor outreach is the IDX Mobile app, which has attracted over 287,000 downloads. The exchange also uses its official social media channels to deliver fast, accessible information. Additionally, IDX has expanded its Investment Gallery network to nearly 1,000 locations, supported by over 6,000 Capital Market Ambassadors nationwide.
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Market Volatility and Investor Confidence
Despite recent market fluctuations, investor confidence remains high. The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) dropped from 7,079.905 at the end of 2024 to 5,967.988 on April 9, 2025. However, it rebounded strongly, reaching 7,175.819 by May 28.
This resilience suggests that retail investors remain undeterred by short-term volatility, and instead focus on long-term growth potential.
Capital Market Growth Gains Momentum
Beyond retail investors, IDX is also working to strengthen the participation of institutional investors.
“IDX is also striving to strengthen the capital market investor base, not only to increase retail investor participation but also through ongoing communication with institutional investors,” Hendrik said.
IDX President Director Iman Rachman added, “IDX is oriented towards increasing institutional investor participation, by continuously engaging with domestic institutional investors to encourage their role in market transaction activities.”
He stressed the long-term vision of the exchange, saying, “This strategic initiative reflects IDX’s strong commitment to building a transparent, dynamic, and inclusive capital market in the future. With a strong investor base, the role of Indonesia’s capital market is becoming increasingly significant in driving national economic growth.”
Record Investor Numbers Signal Optimism
The achievement of 7 million Indonesian stock investors reflects a strong vote of confidence in the nation’s economic future. IDX’s focus on inclusive education, technological accessibility, and institutional engagement continues to lay a solid foundation for long-term capital market growth. As Indonesia navigates global uncertainties, this expanding investor base underscores the resilience and optimism of its market participants.
Source: antaranews.com
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