Kuya Food Express – The Indonesia Composite Index (IHSG) at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) opened lower on Friday, sliding 17.42 points or 0.28 percent to the 6,112.77 level. Concurrently, the LQ45 index, which tracks the 45 most liquid stocks, dropped 10.51 points or 1.69 percent to reach 609.89.
The Indonesian stock market is projected to experience high volatility throughout Friday’s trading session (May 29, 2026). This movement is largely driven by portfolio rebalancing activities from passive fund managers ahead of the upcoming changes to the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) index, which become effective on June 1, 2026.
Capital market practitioner Hans Kwee noted that this market pressure and volatility were anticipated, as global institutional investors have been adjusting their holdings in accordance with the MSCI announcement released on May 12, 2026. “On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Indonesian stock market is likely to see high volatility as passive fund managers execute portfolio rebalancing following the MSCI announcement from May 12,” Hans Kwee stated in his market analysis.
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Despite the downward pressure on specific stocks removed from the MSCI index, Hans highlighted that the overall market remains relatively stable. He observed a notable absence of panic, even as several affected stocks faced price declines. According to Hans, many of the companies excluded from the index still possess solid fundamentals, promising business prospects, and currently attractive valuations.
Furthermore, Hans commended the ongoing reforms implemented by regulators and the Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) within the Indonesian capital market. He believes these initiatives have successfully bolstered investor confidence in the domestic market. “Capital market reforms introduced by the OJK and SRO have successfully enhanced and strengthened the transparency, credibility, and integration of the Indonesian capital market, thereby boosting trust among both local and foreign investors,” he concluded.
Summary
The Indonesia Composite Index (IHSG) opened lower on Friday, falling 17.42 points to 6,112.77, while the LQ45 index also saw a decline of 10.51 points. This market volatility is primarily attributed to portfolio rebalancing by passive fund managers ahead of the upcoming MSCI index adjustments effective June 1, 2026.
Despite the downward pressure, market expert Hans Kwee noted that the broader market remains stable and investors have avoided panic. He further emphasized that recent capital market reforms by the OJK and SRO have successfully strengthened investor trust and improved overall market transparency.