Foreign investors offload $169 million in equities and $162 million in bonds, with a notable drop in their stock holdings.
Foreign investors have recently reduced their holdings in Turkiye’s financial markets, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Turkiye (CBRT). In the week ending August 2, foreign investors sold $169 million in stocks and $162 million in government bonds (DIBS). This comes amid a broader trend of declining foreign investment in Turkish equities and bonds.
The CBRT’s Weekly Securities Statistics reveal that foreign investors decreased their stock holdings from $40.6 billion on July 26 to $39.0 billion by August 2. Similarly, their DIBS holdings fell from $13.7 billion to $13.5 billion. However, there was an increase in their holdings of General Government Outside Sector (OST) assets, which rose from $416.6 million to $432 million during the same period.
This trend indicates a shift in investment strategies, with foreign investors pulling back from traditional securities while increasing their exposure to other financial instruments.
Source: NTV / Prepared by Irem Yildiz
