ForInvest Survey Reveals Bullish Outlook for 2026 Market Close

ForInvest’s latest survey indicates that 55 % of investors anticipate a market rise, 35 % foresee a decline, and 10 % remain neutral for the 2026 year-end close.

Survey Scope: 1,200 Financial Professionals and Retail Investors

■Participant Profile: 40 % institutional, 60 % individual

■Geographic Spread: 70 % Turkey, 30 % international

■Survey Duration: 10 days (Mar 1–Mar 10)

Sectoral Growth Outlook: Technology and Finance Lead

■Technology: 18 % growth expectation

■Finance: 12 % profit increase forecast

■Energy: 5 % decline prediction

Market Opening Impact: 0.8 % Initial Gain

■Borsa Index (BIST 100): 15 200 → 15 260 points

■FX Rates: USD/TRY 28.70 → 28.55

■Gold: 1 600 TL/g → 1 615 TL/g

Dividend Champions and Buyback Programs

■Apple (AAPL): 4.5 % dividend yield, 30 % buyback

■Microsoft (MSFT): 3.2 % dividend yield, 25 % buyback

■Türkiye İş Bankası (ISCTR): 6.1 % dividend yield, 20 % buyback

Markets reacted to ForInvest’s findings with a short‑term uptick. The highlighted dividend‑paying firms remain attractive for long‑term value investors, while ongoing buyback initiatives continue to support share prices. These insights provide a timely cue for investors to reassess risk tolerance and portfolio allocation.