The VN-Index closed at 1,896.89, down 16.34 points or 0.85 percent, with a total trading value of VND 22,036.62 billion or US$836.30 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$64.25 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange → view source.
The VN30 closed at 2,027.51, down 1.43 points or 0.07 percent, with a total trading value of VND 14,283.38 billion or US$542.06 million.
The VNMIDCAP closed at 2,192.94, down 15.93 points or 0.72 percent, with a total trading value of VND 6,524.20 billion or US$247.60 million.
Vietnam stock market performance, May 21, 2026
| Index | Close | Change | Change % | VNDb | US$m |
| VNINDEX | 1,896.89 | -16.34 | -0.85 | 22,036.62 | 836.30 |
| VN30 | 2,027.51 | -1.43 | -0.07 | 14,283.38 | 542.06 |
| VNMIDCAP | 2,192.94 | -15.93 | -0.72 | 6,524.20 | 247.60 |
| VNSMALLCAP | 1,370.97 | 0.20 | 0.01 | 790.60 | 30.00 |
| VN100 | 1,952.00 | -6.35 | -0.32 | 20,807.58 | 789.66 |
| VNALLSHARE | 1,926.39 | -6.30 | -0.33 | 21,598.17 | 819.66 |
| VNXALLSHARE | 3,027.44 | -9.60 | -0.32 | 22,259,119.00 | 844,748.35 |
| VNCOND | 2,291.15 | 36.74 | 1.63 | 1,057.76 | 40.14 |
| VNCONS | 685.85 | 2.14 | 0.31 | 867.97 | 32.94 |
| VNENE | 842.51 | -22.66 | -2.62 | 660.28 | 25.06 |
| VNFIN | 2,230.98 | 6.75 | 0.30 | 8,924.75 | 338.70 |
| VNHEAL | 1,924.86 | 4.29 | 0.22 | 79.94 | 3.03 |
| VNIND | 947.34 | -7.68 | -0.80 | 2,711.23 | 102.89 |
| VNIT | 3,618.78 | -50.44 | -1.37 | 1,007.45 | 38.23 |
| VNMAT | 2,181.14 | 14.86 | 0.69 | 1,437.11 | 54.54 |
| VNREAL | 3,291.60 | -81.62 | -2.42 | 4,587.23 | 174.09 |
| VNUTI | 1,034.99 | -17.10 | -1.63 | 258.82 | 9.82 |
| VNDIAMOND | 2,439.10 | -4.60 | -0.19 | 4,999.05 | 189.72 |
| VNFINLEAD | 2,885.84 | 5.57 | 0.19 | 8,755.90 | 332.29 |
| VNFINSELECT | 2,990.32 | 9.04 | 0.30 | 8,924.74 | 338.70 |
| VNMITECH | 901.11 | -5.75 | -0.63 | 4,965.28 | 188.44 |
| VN50 GROWTH | 1,089.56 | -3.09 | -0.28 | 17,706.00 | 671.95 |
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Most traded
SHB topped trading with 375,609 million shares changing hands, worth VND 505,781 million. The stock climbed 0.37 percent to VND 13,600.
VIX followed in second place with 369,789 million shares changing hands, worth VND 705,828 million, with the stock climbing 1.60 percent to VND 19,100.
HPG followed closely with 305,625 million shares traded, to the tune of VND 811,150 million. Its stock price climbed 1.34 percent to VND 26,550.
PC1 was fourth with 272,655 million shares changing hands, worth VND 541,902 million. At the end of the day it was up 6.84 percent to VND 20,300.
VCB rounded out the top five with 201,143 million shares traded, worth VND 1,314,809 million. Its stock was up 0.46 percent to VND 64,900 at the close of trade.
Most traded Vietnam stocks May 21, 2026
| Code | Open | Close | Change | % | Volume | VNDm |
| SHB | 13.60 | 13.60 | 0.05 | 0.37 | 375,609 | 505,781.12 |
| VIX | 19.05 | 19.10 | 0.30 | 1.60 | 369,789 | 705,827.59 |
| HPG | 26.35 | 26.55 | 0.35 | 1.34 | 305,625 | 811,150.15 |
| PC1 | 19.45 | 20.30 | 1.30 | 6.84 | 272,655 | 541,902.30 |
| VCB | 64.60 | 64.90 | 0.30 | 0.46 | 201,143 | 1,314,808.96 |
Foreign trading
Total foreign buying reached VND 2,032 billion (US$77.12 million), while selling stood at VND 3,725 billion (US$141.37 million), the outcome of which was a net sell of VND 1,693 billion or US$64.25 million worth of stocks.
Since the start of 2026, foreign investors have net sold US$1,760 million worth of equities.
Foreign trading activity, May 21, 2026
| VNDb | US$ | |
| Buy | 2,032 | 77,115,750 |
| Sell | 3,725 | 141,366,224 |
| Balance | -1,693 | -64,250,474 |
Vietnam stocks most bought by foreign traders
VPB topped foreign buying with 12,343,700 shares bought. The stock climbed 0.37 percent to VND 27,000.
VCB followed in second place with 4,705,865 shares bought, with its stock price climbing 0.46 percent to VND 64,900.
MSB followed closely with 4,481,800 shares bought. Its stock price climbed 0.70 percent to VND 14,450.
MBB was fourth with 3,638,550 shares bought. At the end of the day it was up 0.40 percent to VND 24,800.
HPG rounded out the top five with 3,459,912 shares bought. Its stock was up 0.76 percent to VND 26,550 at the close of trade.
Most bought by foreign traders May 21, 2026
| Code | Open | Close | Change | FT Buy | FT Sell | Net |
| VPB | 26.90 | 27.00 | 0.37% | 12,343,700 | 1,800,100 | 10,543,600 |
| VCB | 64.60 | 64.90 | 0.46% | 4,705,865 | 2,202,786 | 2,503,079 |
| MSB | 14.35 | 14.45 | 0.70% | 4,481,800 | 967,800 | 3,514,000 |
| MBB | 24.70 | 24.80 | 0.40% | 3,638,550 | 10,677,072 | -7,038,522 |
| HPG | 26.35 | 26.55 | 0.76% | 3,459,912 | 3,370,389 | 89,523 |
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Vietnam stocks most sold by foreign traders
MBB topped foreign selling activity with 3,638,550 shares sold. The stock climbed 0.40 percent to VND 24,800.
ACB followed in second place with 1,262,684 shares sold, with its stock price climbing 0.44 percent to VND 22,800.
FPT followed closely with 803,264 shares sold. Its stock price fell 1.54 percent to VND 76,500.
HPG was fourth with 3,459,912 shares sold. At the end of the day, it was up 0.76 percent to VND 26,550.
TCB rounded out the top five with 280,550 shares sold. Its stock was down 0.77 percent to VND 32,250 at the close of trade.
Most sold by foreign traders May 21, 2026
| Code | Open | Close | Change | FT Buy | FT Sell | Net |
| MBB | 24.70 | 24.80 | 0.40% | 3,638,550 | 10,677,072 | -7,038,522 |
| ACB | 22.70 | 22.80 | 0.44% | 1,262,684 | 7,073,200 | -5,810,516 |
| FPT | 77.70 | 76.50 | -1.54% | 803,264 | 4,934,750 | -4,131,486 |
| HPG | 26.35 | 26.55 | 0.76% | 3,459,912 | 3,370,389 | 89,523 |
| TCB | 32.50 | 32.25 | -0.77% | 280,550 | 3,294,300 | -3,013,750 |
(Exchange rate US$1 = VND 26,350)