BIST 100 Closes Higher with Strong Sectoral Momentum

The BIST 100 index surged by 164.72 points to finish the day at 14,138.85.

Index Surge: BIST 100 End‑of‑Day Performance

■Open: 14,010.38 ( +36.25 points, +%0.26 )

■Day low: 13,929.87

■Day high: 14,143.66

■Close: 14,138.85 ( +1.18% vs. previous close )

Sectoral Momentum

■Technology: %2.46 gain

■Services: %1.04 gain

■Financials: %0.86 gain

■Industrials: %0.60 gain

Most Actively Traded Stocks

■ASELSAN

■Sasa Polyester

■Turkish Airlines

■Turkish Gold Operations

■Astor Energy

Gold and FX Market Waves

■Spot gold: $4,155 per ounce

■BIST Gold Market (gram gold): 6,238,000 TRY (+%1.5)

■Central Bank dollar effective rate: buy 47.0979 TRY, sell 47.2866 TRY

■EUR/USD: 1.1412

■GBP/USD: 1.3378

■USD/JPY: 163.1

Bond Yields and Central Bank Commentary

■15 Mar 2028 Treasury bond: simple yield %38.34, compounded yield %42.01

■Previous effective dollar rate: buy 47.0804 TRY, sell 47.2691 TRY

Aylin Güneş – The BIST 100’s advance reflects robust liquidity, especially in technology and services. Rising gold prices signal a shift toward safe‑haven assets among local investors. The high yields on government bonds make long‑dated fixed‑income appealing, yet FX volatility urges a reassessment of currency‑hedge strategies. Portfolio managers should prioritize dividend‑rich equities and firms with active buy‑back programmes to secure steady cash flows while managing overall market risk.