The VN-Index soared on 4 August, closing up 32.98 points (+2.21 percent) at 1,528.19, with strong gains across large-caps, real estate, and financials, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange→view source.
However, foreign investors continued to offload Vietnamese equities, turning net sellers by over VND 10.12 trillion or US$389.7 million.
VN30 and sector indexes post broad gains
The VN30 gained 39.11 points (+2.42 percent) to close at 1,653.22, leading broader market strength.
Real estate (+3.63 percent), finance (+2.67 percent), and industrials (+2.19 percent) were the day’s top-performing sectors, with significant trading value flowing into VNREAL (VND 12.92 trillion or US$497.8 million) and VNFIN (VND 15 trillion or US$577.2 million).
Trading activity exceeds VND 42 trillion
Total market trading value reached VND 42.76 trillion or US$1.64 billion, with VND 31.04 trillion or US$1.19 billion from order matching and VND 11.72 trillion or US$451 million through negotiated transactions.
The most actively traded stocks by volume were SHB (96.87 million shares), VIC (93.89 million), and TPB (58.26 million).
Foreign investors sell heavily despite VIC inflows
Foreign investors bought VND 2.71 trillion or US$104.2 million worth of stocks but sold VND 12.83 trillion or US$493.4 million, resulting in a net sell of VND 10.12 trillion or US$389.2 million.
VIC led in both volume (91.29 million shares) and value (VND 9.96 trillion or US$383.1 million) traded by foreigners.
Other major foreign trades included SSI, VND, and FPT. Notably, GEX, VIX, and VPB were the top net-bought stocks.
Biggest movers of the day
Top gainers included VNE, FDC, ANV, QCG, and VSI, all rising close to or at the daily limit of 7 percent. On the downside, HVX, CIG, C47, PNJ, and SC5 recorded the largest declines, with HVX falling 6.13 percent.
Market outlook
While the strong index performance reflects renewed domestic optimism, continued net selling by foreign investors remains a risk.
All eyes will be on upcoming macroeconomic data due later this week and any signs of shifts in foreign fund flows.
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