Foreign Investors Turn Net Sellers on CSE
Foreign investors sold LKR 612.5Mn of CSE equities Tuesday, as year-to-date outflows on Colombo's bourse exceed LKR 56 billion.
Foreign investors sold LKR 612.5Mn of CSE equities Tuesday, as year-to-date outflows on Colombo's bourse exceed LKR 56 billion.
Foreign investors post a small net inflow on the CSE, but 2026 year-to-date outflows remain at LKR 55.8 billion.
CSE trading activity thins sharply as turnover falls 78% short of the monthly average, with ASPI and S&P SL20 both closing lower.
Foreign investors post another net outflow on the CSE, pushing year-to-date selling close to LKR 56Bn, with one counter driving most of the.
CSE turnover jumps 481% above average on two block trades, but ASPI and S&P SL20 close lower as broader sentiment stays weak.
Capital Goods drives 39% of Colombo Stock Exchange turnover as three sectors account for two-thirds of trading activity.
Daily foreign selling was modest, but year-to-date outflows from Colombo equities have climbed to nearly LKR 55 billion.
Colombo's ASPI eased as turnover fell 51% below the monthly average, with banking counters leading a subdued trading session.
CSE turnover dropped to LKR 1.54Bn, nearly half the monthly average, as ASPI and S&P SL20 closed lower amid thin retail participation.
Capital Goods sector tops CSE turnover as a single JKH crossing drives volume higher, though overall market activity stays below average.