Determining the factors affecting the stock investments of foreign investors in the banking sector: An empirical analysis in Borsa Istanbul

This thesis aims to identify the factors influencing foreign investors' stock investments in the Borsa Istanbul (BIST) banking sector. In line with the established objective, data representing the BIST banking sector, foreign investors' investments, and macroeconomic factors were obtained, and the obtained data were examined through regression analysis. The results of the analyses reveal that Credit Default Swap (CDS) premiums, the BIST100 index, and the exchange rate of the dollar play a significant role in guiding foreign investors' stock investments in the BIST banking sector. It is believed that the findings of this study contribute to the relevant literature.