Foreign Investors Made the Largest Stock Purchase in History

Historic Increase in Foreign Investors' Stock Purchases

According to data from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT), foreign investors made $490.6 million in stock purchases and $1.26 billion in bond purchases in the week ending January 23. This figure represents the largest stock purchase since December 8, 2023.

Foreign Investors' Stock Purchases in January

Foreign investors' stock purchases in January exceeded a total of $1 billion. Last week, foreigners had purchases of $196.9 million in stocks and $1.1 billion in bonds. This trend is seen as an indication of the increasing confidence in the financial markets of the Republic of Turkey.

Changes in Stock and Bond Holdings

Recent data shows that foreigners' stock holdings rose from $38.53 billion to $39.87 billion, while bond holdings increased from $20.02 billion to $21.51 billion. The stock holdings of foreign investors have reached their highest level since July 2024.

These developments are increasing Turkey's attractiveness to international investors and also triggering market activity. Considering the opportunities it offers to investors, Turkey’s economic performance and investment environment may continue to attract more interest.

The information contained herein does not constitute investment advice.