Data collected by the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) shows that the performance of the blue-chip stock indices LQ45 and BUMN20 fluctuated throughout 2025.
The LQ45 stock index ranged from 660-860 points daily throughout the year, while the BUMN20 index ranged from 290-380 points.
Nevertheless, if the index figures are normalized to the same level of 100 points, the BUMN20 index showed relatively stronger performance compared to LQ45.
Both experienced a sharp decline in the first quarter, but the LQ45's decline was more pronounced.
Entering the second quarter until mid-year, BUMN20 recovered more quickly and even recorded a significant increase above its initial level, while LQ45 rose more gradually and tended to be more volatile.
In the second half of the year, both indices strengthened again, but by the end of the period, BUMN20 remained at a higher level compared to LQ45.
According to Katadata.co.id's reporting, the LQ45 index, dominated by blue-chip stocks including large state-owned enterprises (SOEs), indeed lagged behind other benchmark indices, and even other developing countries.
Data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) shows that the LQ45 index only grew by 2.41% throughout 2025. This achievement was far below the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG), which rose by 22.13% year-on-year (yoy) and closed the year at 8,646. Throughout 2025, the IHSG even recorded a new high 24 times.
The Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (Danantara) believes this lagging performance reflects investor caution regarding structural risks, rather than merely weak issuer fundamentals.
Nevertheless, Danantara is optimistic that the performance of high-liquidity blue-chip stocks included in the LQ45 index can be boosted this year.
In its Danantara Economic Outlook 2026 report, the agency mentioned several initiatives deemed capable of boosting issuer performance on the IDX. Key catalysts include the potential expansion of flagship government programs, such as free meal provision, and Danantara's capital distribution to growth-oriented investment projects.
“If executed effectively, these initiatives should provide a clearer demand boost, reduce the risk of revenue decline, and support credit formation,” Danantara wrote in the Danantara Economic Outlook 2025, as quoted by Katadata.co.id on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.