Foreign Institutions Buy US$381.3m on Bursa Malaysia

Quick Answer: Foreign institutions recorded net inflows of US$381.3 million (RM1.54 billion) on Bursa Malaysia over two weeks, led by financial services, transportation and logistics, and construction. Local institutions sold RM621.0 million over the same period. For shareholders, foreign buying is concentrated in a few sectors, while technology and plantation saw the largest foreign outflows.

Foreign institutions extended their net buying to two consecutive weeks, pushing foreign inflows on Bursa Malaysia to US$381.3 million. The figures come from MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) in its weekly fund flow report for the week ended Nov 6.

How Much Did Foreign Inflows Into Bursa Malaysia Reach?

Stock market trading screen showing foreign inflows into Bursa Malaysia — Foreign institutions were net buyers on all five trading days in the week ended Nov 6.

Foreign institutions bought on every trading day of the week. Tuesday recorded the highest inflow.

Tuesday: RM152.4 million
Monday: RM102.5 million
Thursday: RM55.0 million
Friday: RM40.6 million
Wednesday: RM30.8 million

Which Sectors Drew the Biggest Foreign Inflows?

Financial services led net foreign inflows at RM249.5 million. Transportation and logistics followed at RM199.8 million, and construction recorded RM191.4 million.

Where Did Foreign Money Leave Bursa Malaysia?

Technology recorded the largest net foreign outflows at RM221.5 million. Plantation came next at RM126.7 million, followed by industrial products and services at RM59.8 million.

The report does not give reasons for these outflows.

What Did Local Institutions and Retail Investors Do?

Local institutions sold RM621.0 million, extending their net selling streak to two consecutive weeks. Retail investors bought RM239.7 million, their 11th consecutive week of net buying.

Average daily trading volume rose across all investor groups. Retail investors were up 5.6%, local institutions up 17.6%, and foreign institutions up 16.8%.

How Does Malaysia Compare With Other Asian Markets?

Foreign investors were net sellers across eight Asian markets for six consecutive weeks, with total net outflows of US$19.54 billion. Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia led the selling.

India, Malaysia and the Philippines were among the few markets recording net inflows.

Which Bursa Sectors Are Worth Monitoring Now?

The MBSB IB report names sectors, not individual stocks. Financial services, transportation and logistics, and construction are the sectors with the strongest foreign buying.

Technology and plantation sit at the other end of the flow table. Investors who want to screen individual names can start with an AI Stock Analysis for Malaysians tool.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not investment advice. Do your own research before making any investment decision.

Key Takeaways

Foreign institutions bought a net US$381.3 million (RM1.54 billion) on Bursa Malaysia over two weeks.
Financial services (RM249.5 million), transportation and logistics (RM199.8 million) and construction (RM191.4 million) led the foreign inflows.
Technology (RM221.5 million) and plantation (RM126.7 million) recorded the largest foreign outflows.
Local institutions sold RM621.0 million, while retail investors bought RM239.7 million for an 11th straight week.
Malaysia was one of only three Asian markets with net foreign inflows over the period.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did foreign institutions invest in Bursa Malaysia in the week ended Nov 6?

Foreign institutions recorded net inflows of US$381.3 million (RM1.54 billion) over two weeks, according to MBSB Investment Bank’s weekly fund flow report. They were net buyers on all five trading days, with Tuesday the strongest at RM152.4 million.

Which sectors saw the most foreign buying on Bursa Malaysia?

Financial services led with net foreign inflows of RM249.5 million. Transportation and logistics recorded RM199.8 million, and construction recorded RM191.4 million.

Are foreign investors selling stocks across Asia?

Foreign investors were net sellers across eight Asian markets for six consecutive weeks, with total net outflows of US$19.54 billion. Malaysia was among the few markets, alongside India and the Philippines, that recorded net inflows.

How much did retail investors buy on Bursa Malaysia?

Retail investors recorded net inflows of RM239.7 million, their 11th consecutive week of net buying. Their average daily trading volume rose 5.6% over the period.

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