BIST 100 Climbs 13,811.60 on a 0.23 % Gain: Liquidity and Sectoral Winds

Borsa Istanbul closed the day at 13 811.60, up 0.23 %, with a trading volume of 268 795 million TRY, reaffirming investors’ buying power.

Where Investors Are Looking

■Shares of İş Bankası and Türkiye İş Bankası drew buying pressure ahead of their dividend dates.

■Dividend‑focused names like BİM Birleşik Mağazalar and Turkcell attracted attention with their 4th‑quarter payout expectations.

■Buy‑back plans are still in play for İşbank’s 2025 target, while Zorlu Holding continues its 2024 buyback program.

Sectoral Winds: Which Sectors Led the Charge?

■The Energy sector rose by 1.5 %, buoyed by SSE’s new renewable projects.

■In Finance, Garanti BBVA and Akbank saw gains of 2.3 % following strong earnings reports.

■Technology stocks, such as Arçelik and ASELSAN, delivered a 1.8 % performance thanks to R&D investments.

Liquidity Breaks the Mold: Volume and Volatility

■Daily trading volume reached 268 795 million TRY, a 12 % increase from the same period in 2023.

■30‑minute volatility dropped to 0.35 %, steering the market toward a stable close.

■Parallel movements with the S&P 500 and MSCI Emerging Markets trends reinforce a global confidence signal.

The modest rise in markets signals an increase in risk tolerance and the sustainability of dividend strategies in local firms. Dividend‑focused portfolios, particularly those featuring İş Bankası and Zorlu Holding, are poised to continue delivering long‑term value creation.