BofA's moves on Borsa Istanbul: Which stocks did it buy, which did it sell?

Bank of America was the most active foreign broker on Borsa Istanbul in the week of November 2-6, 2026, recording its largest net purchases in Akbank at 3 billion TL while leading sales in Aselsan at roughly 2.9 billion TL. The split signals selective positioning by the U.S. bank, adding to its Turkish banking exposure while trimming defense holdings. The size of the flows makes BofA's weekly activity a closely watched gauge of foreign appetite for Turkish equities. Investors will watch whether the Akbank buying extends into the following week and whether the Aselsan selling marks the start of a broader rotation out of defense names.