Investors' New Favorite: Funds and Increasing Interest

Significant Changes in the Number of Investors

According to the data from the Central Registry Agency (MKK), as of October, the number of investors with equity shares decreased to 6.5 million, representing an approximate 4.75% decline compared to the beginning of the year. This figure, which was 6 million 824 thousand in January, dropped to 6 million 277 thousand by the end of October. The ongoing downward trend between April and September was halted with a limited recovery in October.

Increase in Total Number of Investors

Nevertheless, the total number of investors reached 37.6 million, with an increase of 1.4 million people in 10 months. This rise is largely attributed to the activity in mutual funds and debt instruments accounts. As of October, the total number of accounts recorded was 89 million 131 thousand, and the market value of securities transfers reached 4.6 million lira. This situation indicates that investors are reorganizing their portfolios.

Funds and Debt Instruments Stand Out

Particularly, mutual funds and government bonds were among the most preferred investment instruments during this period. The number of investors with mutual fund balances increased from 5 million 378 thousand at the beginning of the year to 5 million 610 thousand by the end of October. The number of investors in Government Domestic Debt Securities (DİBS) rose from 18 thousand 261 to 25 thousand 859, showing an approximate 41% increase.

Situation of Domestic and Foreign Investors

As of October, the total market share of domestic investors was recorded at 63.18%, while the share of foreign investors was 36.82%. The portfolio value of domestic investors stands at 4.49 trillion TL, while that of foreign investors is at 2.62 trillion TL. Among foreign investors, the United States ranks first, followed by the United Kingdom and Luxembourg. Countries such as Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the Cayman Islands, Norway, Qatar, and Spain were also among the other leading investors.