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 Exchange→view 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.
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