Financial leasing sector at Borsa Istanbul delivers record-breaking returns to investors

While a volatile trend was observed at Borsa Istanbul in the first nine months of 2025, investors encountered significant differences on a sectoral basis. The BIST 100 index started the year positively by rising in January; however, both international developments and domestic market expectations were influential in the stock market's volatility throughout the year.

The reduction in uncertainties regarding the reciprocal additional taxes imposed by the US on trade and in global markets led to the strengthening of the upward movement in the index, especially from the middle of the year. After reaching a record level of 11,605 points in August, the index retreated slightly in September.

DIFFERENT TRENDS IN SECTORS

When comparing the performance of 22 sectors as of the January-September period, the winner of the year was financial leasing and factoring with a return of 430.44 percent. Tourism and real estate investment trusts rose by 52.97 percent and 52.90 percent, respectively. The construction sector also drew attention with an increase of 47.21 percent. A gain of 42.21 percent was achieved in the forestry, paper, and printing sector.

Among other areas that saw an upward trend on a sectoral basis, mining, textile-leather, and securities investment companies also stood out. While the electricity sector recorded an increase of 23.11 percent and holding and investment companies rose by 20.15 percent, significant increases were also seen in sectors such as basic metal industry and chemical-petroleum-plastic.

On the other hand, the sports sector was the area that caused the most losses for investors. The sports sector, which declined by 21.39 percent, was followed by insurance with 10.56 percent, stone and soil with 2.71 percent, food-beverage with 2.38 percent, and trade sectors with 1.59 percent, respectively.

During this nine-month period, a total of 14 sectors performed better than the BIST 100 index. Investors once again experienced that sector selection is influential on earnings.

THE STATEMENTS IN THIS NEWS REPORT ARE NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE.

News Source: 12punto