Investments in the Colombian stock market: who are the main buyers in the country?
External flows concentrated in key stocks like Ecopetrol and Cibest in March. Photo: AI-generated image.
TL;DR
- Foreign investors were the largest net buyers of Colombian stocks in March 2026, accounting for 42.6% of total flows.
- Pension and severance funds were the main net sellers, reducing their exposure.
- Foreign investment concentrated on stocks such as Cibest and Ecopetrol.
- The MSCI Colcap index rose by 2.9% in March, outperforming other regional markets.
- Daily trading liquidity decreased by 3.7% compared to the previous month but increased significantly year-on-year.
- Trading volume was concentrated in Ecopetrol and Cibest.