Vietnam’s VN-Index fell on Monday, ending a recent rally as investors took profits across large-cap stocks.
Meanwhile, healthcare shares stood out with strong gains, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange→view source.
Headline moves
- The VN-Index closed at 1,460.65, down 9.77 points or 0.66 percent.
- The VN30 index dropped 0.74 percent to 1,593.84.
- Mid-cap (VNMIDCAP) and small-cap (VNSMALLCAP) indices slipped marginally by 0.13 and 0.08 percent, respectively.
- The healthcare index (VNHEAL) surged 1.48 percent, supported by strong sector sentiment.
Trading activity
- Total trading volume reached 1.48 billion shares, with a value of VND 34.86 trillion.
- Foreign investors were net buyers, with net purchases worth VND 1.1 trillion (about US$42.3 million).
Top movers
- Most actively traded stocks included SHB, VIX, SSI, VND, and VPB.
- Top gainers by percentage: VCA (+7.00 percent), PTL (+6.98 percent), GEE (+6.97 percent).
- Top decliners: CCI (-6.13 percent), TDH (-5.20 percent), SMA (-4.80 percent).
Foreign investor highlights
- Significant foreign buying focused on SSI, VPB, and DXG.
- Top net bought stocks by foreign investors included SSI, DXG, and VPB.
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