RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Investments in Indonesian Government Securities (SBN) are once again attracting attention amid the nation’s economic dynamics.

The Indonesian Retail Bond (ORI) series ORI030 is seen as offering security, guaranteed returns, and attractive opportunities for individual investors.

“So, I view ORI030 -- especially in the current economic climate -- as a safe and reliable alternative that also offers competitive returns for investors, particularly individual investors,” said Head of the State Debt Market Development and Deepening Team at the Ministry of Finance, Chandra A.S. Wibowo, speaking at the UOB Media Literacy event in Jakarta on Friday, July 17, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

The product offers a fixed coupon for three- and six-year tenors and is subject to lower taxes compared to certain other investment instruments. Chandra added that ORI030 is also suitable for first-time investors.

As of July 16 at 4 p.m. Jakarta Time, sales of ORI030 had reached IDR 21.9 trillion (approximately USD 1.22 billion) against a target of IDR 25 trillion (USD 1.39 billion), while the offering period remains open until July 30.

Chandra assessed that the investment outlook for retail SBN throughout 2026 remains strong. “There are still about three SBNs that the government will offer by the end of the year,” he said.

Meanwhile, Head of Deposit & Wealth Management at UOB Indonesia, Emillya Soesanto, described the current valuation of the Indonesian stock market as attractive. She noted that the government’s efforts to stabilize the rupiah exchange rate have also opened up investment opportunities, particularly in the retail bond market.

Emillya highlighted Bank Indonesia’s (BI) decision to raise the BI Rate to 5.75 percent as well-coordinated and responsive, contributing to stable bond yields.

“In the second half of 2026, we see wide-open investment opportunities, particularly in the retail bond market with a 7 percent yield. The ORI030 with a six-year maturity is a good choice,” she said.

She emphasized that ORI030 is suitable for conservative investors seeking to strengthen their portfolios. “Now is a good time to expand our portfolios because the yields are attractive and the security is guaranteed,” said Emillya. ***