In the first and second weeks of July, average daily transactions reached only Rp 10 trillion to Rp 11 trillion, down sharply from more than Rp 22 trillion in June 2026.
Momentous shot: A group of visitors takes a picture on Jan. 29, 2026, in front of a stock ticker display at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in South Jakarta. (AFP/Yasuyoshi Chiba)
While modern trading strategies, artificial intelligence and the evolution of technical analysis have emerged, the simple fundamental rule still applies: “buy the dip, sell the rip”. For retail investors, it is easier to digest as buy low and sell high. Whether the rule, in essence, works to make investment gains will depend on the situation.Over the past decade, a revolution has steadily rewritten the rules of the investing world. Mobile trading apps, lower or even zero commission-trading fees, and the spread of information about investing strategies and recommendations have converted millions of people into retail investors.
For developing countries like Indonesia, this trend could be a game-changer for the capital market, as the flow of foreign investors could significantly affect prices and performance if they pull their cash-out at any moment.
