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Stock market: VN-Index edges higher as foreign investors return to net buying, July 4

Vietnam’s stock market advanced on 4 July , led by gains in blue-chip and mid-cap stocks, as foreign investors returned to net buying after recent volatility, according to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchangeview source.

Indices post modest gains across segments

The VN-Index closed at 1,386.97, up 5.01 points or 0.36 percent. The VN30 rose 0.51 percent to 1,488.77, while mid- and small-cap indices showed stronger momentum, with the VNMIDCAP up 0.61 percent and the VNSMALLCAP gaining 0.49 percent.

Notably, the VNDiamond index rose 1.01 percent, supported by renewed interest in blue-chip stocks with tight foreign room.

Trading value remains robust

Total market trading value reached VND 21.15 trillion, or about US$814 million, with order matching accounting for nearly VND 19.97 trillion, or around US$768 million.

The VN100 and VNAllshare both saw broad participation, recording trading values of VND 18.46 trillion (US$710 million) and VND 20.25 trillion (US$779 million), respectively.

Volatility led by speculative names

VIX topped the volume chart with nearly 77 million shares traded, followed by SHB and DIG.

Among price movers, TIX gained 6.94 percent, while GTA led the decliners, falling 6.06 percent.

Foreign investors shift back to net buying

Foreign investors turned net buyers, purchasing VND 3,634 billion (US$140 million) worth of shares and selling VND 1,853 billion (US$71 million), resulting in a net buy of VND 1,780 billion (US$68 million).

ACB and FPT were the most actively traded stocks among foreign investors, with FPT seeing the largest net buy value at over VND 555 billion (US$21 million).

Analysis

The moderate gains across major indices and a strong return to foreign net buying suggest renewed optimism and improved sentiment after recent market volatility.

Continued interest in large-cap and limited-room stocks underscores investor appetite for stable, high-quality names as the broader market consolidates.

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

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