Stock market: VN-Index dips, foreign investors return, VPB and HPG lead trades

Vietnam’s VN-Index closed down 12.23 points on 21 July to 1,485.05, a 0.82 percent drop on trading value of VND 35.41 trillion (US$1.36 billion).

Market breadth was negative across key indices, with VN30 down 0.96 percent and mid- and small-cap segments also in the red, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchangeview source.

Foreign trading summary:

  • Foreign investors returned to net buying with a surplus of US$6.77 million
  • Buy value: US$164.00 million | Sell value: US$157.27 million
  • Net buy volume: 14.3 million shares

Market movers:

  • Top gainers: SJS, HVX, GMH, PAC, HTI (up ~6.96–6.99 percent)
  • Top losers: ABS, DCL, LDG, VFG, TCD (down ~6.89–6.97 percent)
  • Most traded by volume: SHB, VPB, VIX, HPG, SSI

Sector highlights:

  • Real estate was the biggest drag, with VNREAL plunging 3.45 percent
  • Gains were seen in materials (VNMAT +0.83%), IT (VNIT +0.51%), and financials (VNFIN +0.23%)
  • Other major sectors including consumer, construction, healthcare, and energy closed lower

Despite a broad market pullback, foreign investors resumed net buying, focusing on high-liquidity stocks like VPB and HPG. This could signal renewed institutional interest even as domestic sentiment remains cautious.

See also: The Vietnam Stock Exchange 2025: Regulations, Indexes, Development

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