Rise in Borsa Istanbul: BIST 100 Index Reaches 13,934 Points

Positive Close for the BIST 100 Index The trading day on February 21, 2026, at Borsa Istanbul concluded on a positive note, with gains recorded across all major indices.
The BIST 100 index completed the day at 13,934.06 points, marking an increase of 0.94%.
Positive expectations regarding the Turkish economy and strengthening interest from foreign investors emerged as the primary drivers behind the upward movement in the index.
Outlook for BIST 30 and BIST 50 Indices The BIST 30 index, which includes companies with the highest market value in Turkey, reached 15,490.94 points with a daily increase of 1.39%.
The BIST 50 index, characterized by high market liquidity, rose by 1.35% to reach the 12,279.89-point level.
Positive developments in the industrial and financial sectors, along with increased interest from domestic investors, directly influenced the performance of these indices.
Notable Stocks and Trading Volume The following changes were recorded among stocks that drew attention with their trading volumes during the day: Turkish Airlines (THYAO): Increased by 2.56% to 320.5 TL Aselsan (ASELS): Increased by 2.04% to 313.25 TL İş Bankası (ISCTR): Increased by 2.13% to 16.82 TL Akbank (AKBNK): Gained 1.55% to reach 88.35 TL Sasa Polyester (SASA): Decreased by 3.97% to 2.42 TL