Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The Indonesian economy this year is projected to remain bright, this is supported by several positive catalysts ranging from manufacturing, controlled inflation, to export figures. The trade balance and balance of payments deficit remain in surplus.

Bank Indonesia is also fully committed to stabilizing the rupiah exchange rate in the future. This is supported by the projected reduction in interest rates by the United States Central Bank (The Fed) this year which will affect various other sectors.

Potential easing from the Fed is projected to provide fresh air for the economies of developing countries, including Indonesia. The Fed’s policy projection of cutting interest rates is considered to provide positive sentiment and make capital market instruments attractive, one of which is bonds and shares.

“The reduction in Bank Indonesia interest rates and the high level of domestic consumption due to social assistance are two main factors that will trigger strong economic growth this year. Sentiment in the capital market also seems to be increasingly positive compared to October 2023. The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) has touch all time high last month and many stock mutual fund products have rebounded. “I think the prospects for the Indonesian capital market in 2024 are quite positive,” said Director of Research PT Innovation Finansial Teknologi (Makmur), Stefanus Winarto, to CNBC Indonesia (16/2/2023)

For your information, based on Capital Market Statistics published by the OJK, the number of Mutual Fund products in Indonesia is 1,791 with a total of 94 MIs as of January 2024. As for the types of Equity Mutual Funds, there are 305, Mixed Mutual Funds 179, Fixed Income Mutual Funds 329 and Market Mutual Funds. money totaling 248. Meanwhile the rest, namely ETFs, protected, sukuk-based, and others totaling 730.

Investors will no longer be confused in choosing their investment products if they use the Makmur Application. Makmur has presented mutual fund options with accurate information and easy-to-use methods that can be accessed by various investors.

In choosing mutual fund products, Makmur has several ways to curate the available mutual funds into superior mutual funds that make it easier for investors to invest. First, look at the credibility of the Investment Manager who is experienced in dealing with market ups and downs in a certain period. Second, look at and review the performance of mutual funds compared to their reference index. And third, monitor the mutual fund portfolio in question as well as future projections.

“Only mutual fund products that have been strictly selected are available on the Makmur platform. Moreover, the financial literacy level of the Indonesian people is still relatively low, that’s why Makmur wants to help make it easier for customers to invest and realize their financial goals,” concluded Stefanus.

As additional information, Makmur is also currently equipped with AI technology. One of the advantages of the Makmur mutual fund investment platform is the Robo Advisor feature or known as Mavis. As Robo feature based on the latest technology, Mavis is here to make practical investment portfolio recommendations. With this innovation, customers can get information about mutual fund products that suit their risk profile. Apart from that, customers will also get portfolio details which contain more details regarding the estimated investment time, profits, and target time for realizing financial goals.

This feature is very useful to help plan investment goals more realistically and measurably and will help calculate mutual fund savings plans according to your desires and financial goals.

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