The Indonesia Composite Stock Index (IHSG) failed to reach the 7,000 mark, closing with a sharp decline of more than one percent. On Thursday (May 8, 2025), IHSG dropped by 1.42%, ending the trading session at 6,827.75.

The total transaction value for the day stood at Rp14.86 trillion, with a trading volume of 38.43 billion shares exchanged in 1.62 million transactions. Among the listed stocks, 228 recorded gains, 393 declined, and 184 remained unchanged.

Meanwhile, foreign investors recorded a net sell of Rp841.59 billion across all markets. Of that total, Rp141.15 billion was sold in the regular market, while in the negotiated and cash markets, they booked a net purchase of Rp64.75 billion.

So, which stocks were still being heavily accumulated by foreign investors despite the overall IHSG downturn? According to Stockbit, here are the top stocks with the highest net foreign buying on Thursday:

1. PT Bank Central Asia Tbk. (BBCA) – Rp116.34 billion

2. PT Aneka Tambang Tbk. (ANTM) – Rp82.71 billion

3. PT Adaro Andalan Indonesia Tbk. (AADI) – Rp70.66 billion

4. PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk. (GOTO) – Rp63.54 billion

5. PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk. (BRIS) – Rp59.54 billion

6. PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. (BBRI) – Rp40.30 billion

7. PT Raharja Energi Cepu Tbk. (RATU) – Rp26.13 billion

8. PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk. (UNVR) – Rp20.70 billion

9. PT Darma Henwa Tbk. (DEWA) – Rp18.77 billion

10. PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. (INDF) – Rp16.40 billion