Turkey’s net International Investment Position (IIP) was recorded as minus $347.6 billion as of February.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) announced the International Investment Position data for the February 2026 period.
According to the report, as of February, Turkey’s external assets increased by 1.7% compared to the previous month, reaching $439.1 billion, while its liabilities decreased by 0.5%, totaling $786.8 billion.
RESERVE ASSETS DECREASED With these developments, Turkey’s net International Investment Position stood at minus $347.6 billion as of February. Reserve assets decreased by $7.9 billion in February, falling to $210.3 billion.
When asset items were examined, the direct investment item increased by 1.2%, reaching $76.8 billion, while the other investment item decreased by 0.4%, totaling $145.6 billion.
DEPOSIT ASSETS DECLINED Foreign currency cash and deposit assets of banks decreased by 2%, falling to $42.5 billion.
Under the liabilities category, the Government Domestic Debt Securities (DİBS) sub-item of General Government liabilities decreased by 1.2%, totaling $22.1 billion.
When comparing liability sub-items to the previous month:
- Direct investments: Decreased by 2.2% to $226.2 billion, influenced by the decline in the BIST 100 index.
- Portfolio investments: Increased by 0.8% to $153.4 billion.
- Other investments: Decreased by 0.1% to $407.2 billion.
Source: Patronlar Dünyası/ Prepared by: İlayda Gök