The VN-Index closed at 1,808.51, down 9.76 points or 0.54 percent, with a total trading value of VND 35,394.66 billion or US$1343.25 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$118.33 million worth of equities, Thursday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange → view source.
The VN30 closed at 1,942.76, down 13.77 points or 0.70 percent, with a total trading value of VND 17,841.72 billion or US$677.11 million.
The VNMIDCAP closed at 2,225.85, down 21.27 points or 0.95 percent, with a total trading value of VND 13,981.33 billion or US$530.60 million.
Vietnam stock market performance, March 5, 2026
| Close | Change | Change % | VNDb | US$m | |
| VNINDEX | 1,808.51 | -9.76 | -0.54 | 35,394.66 | 1,343.25 |
| VN30 | 1,942.76 | -13.77 | -0.70 | 17,841.72 | 677.11 |
| VNMIDCAP | 2,225.85 | -21.27 | -0.95 | 13,981.33 | 530.60 |
| VNSMALLCAP | 1,485.99 | -5.71 | -0.38 | 2,017.88 | 76.58 |
| VN100 | 1,850.66 | -6.00 | -0.32 | 31,823.05 | 1,207.71 |
| VNALLSHARE | 1,832.32 | -5.37 | -0.29 | 33,840.93 | 1,284.29 |
| VNXALLSHARE | 2,891.00 | -5.81 | -0.20 | 36,250.19 | 1,375.72 |
| VNCOND | 2,435.28 | -77.89 | -3.10 | 1,620.67 | 61.51 |
| VNCONS | 705.79 | -9.40 | -1.31 | 1,614.61 | 61.28 |
| VNENE | 1,062.46 | -63.01 | -5.60 | 3,243.15 | 123.08 |
| VNFIN | 2,217.23 | -14.46 | -0.65 | 13,932.04 | 528.73 |
| VNHEAL | 2,223.23 | -13.96 | -0.62 | 22.19 | 0.84 |
| VNIND | 920.47 | -9.15 | -0.98 | 3,585.56 | 136.07 |
| VNIT | 3,995.87 | -31.33 | -0.78 | 1,690.04 | 64.14 |
| VNMAT | 2,336.27 | -40.28 | -1.69 | 3,303.58 | 125.37 |
| VNREAL | 2,492.64 | 89.28 | 3.71 | 3,519.26 | 133.56 |
| VNUTI | 1,236.28 | -44.95 | -3.51 | 1,294.89 | 49.14 |
| VNDIAMOND | 2,580.64 | -43.40 | -1.65 | 6,469.65 | 245.53 |
| VNFINLEAD | 2,942.19 | -26.28 | -0.89 | 13,201.62 | 501.01 |
| VNFINSELECT | 2,971.86 | -19.39 | -0.65 | 13,931.73 | 528.72 |
| VNMITECH | 911.79 | -11.13 | -1.21 | 8,017.43 | 304.27 |
| VN50 GROWTH | 1,010.86 | -2.97 | -0.29 | 23,318.09 | 884.94 |
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Most traded
VIX topped trading with 889,086 million shares changing hands, worth VND 1,896,841 million. The stock fell 2.84 percent to VND 20,500.
SSI followed in second place with 839,879 million shares changing hands, worth VND 2,877,191 million, with the stock falling 0.59 percent to VND 33,500.
SHB followed closely with 672,581 million shares traded, to the tune of VND 1,031,322 million. Its stock price fell 1.61 percent to VND 15,250.
HPG was fourth with 479,989 million shares changing hands, worth VND 1,321,387 million. At the end of the day it was down 1.62 percent to VND 27,250.
POW rounded out the top five with 361,272 million shares traded, worth VND 558,100 million. Its stock was down 1.94 percent to VND 15,150 at the close of trade.
Most traded Vietnam stocks March 5, 2026
| Code | Open | Close | Change | % | Volume | VNDm |
| VIX | 21.50 | 20.50 | -0.60 | -2.84 | 889,086 | 1,896,840.79 |
| SSI | 34.30 | 33.50 | -0.20 | -0.59 | 839,879 | 2,877,191.48 |
| SHB | 15.65 | 15.25 | -0.25 | -1.61 | 672,581 | 1,031,321.87 |
| HPG | 27.95 | 27.25 | -0.45 | -1.62 | 479,989 | 1,321,386.95 |
| POW | 15.65 | 15.15 | -0.30 | -1.94 | 361,272 | 558,100.14 |
Foreign trading
Total foreign buying reached VND 3,103 billion (US$117.76 million), while selling stood at VND 6,221 billion (US$236.09 million), the outcome of which was a net sell of VND 3,118 billion or US$118.33 million worth of stocks.
Since the start of 2025, foreign investors have net sold US$5,135 million worth of equities.
Foreign trading activity, March 5, 2026
| VNDb | US$ | YTD US$m | |
| Buy | 3,103 | 117,760,911 | 33,235.32 |
| Sell | 6,221 | 236,091,082 | 38,370.40 |
| Balance | -3,118 | -118,330,171 | -$5,135.08 |
Vietnam stocks most bought by foreign traders
KDH topped foreign buying with 6,485,400 shares bought. The stock climbed 0.19 percent to VND 26,750.
SSI followed in second place with 5,239,800 shares bought, with its stock price falling 2.33 percent to VND 33,500.
VPB followed closely with 4,782,716 shares bought. Its stock price fell 1.64 percent to VND 27,000.
VIX was fourth with 4,389,499 shares bought. At the end of the day it was down 4.65 percent to VND 20,500.
DPM rounded out the top five with 3,689,700 shares bought. Its stock was down 1.45 percent to VND 30,500 at the close of trade.
Most bought by foreign traders March 5, 2026
| Code | Open | Close | Change | FT Buy | FT Sell | Net |
| KDH | 26.70 | 26.75 | 0.19% | 6,485,400 | 1,916,113 | 4,569,287 |
| SSI | 34.30 | 33.50 | -2.33% | 5,239,800 | 10,647,502 | -5,407,702 |
| VPB | 27.45 | 27.00 | -1.64% | 4,782,716 | 5,031,500 | -248,784 |
| VIX | 21.50 | 20.50 | -4.65% | 4,389,499 | 7,401,900 | -3,012,401 |
| DPM | 30.95 | 30.50 | -1.45% | 3,689,700 | 1,472,312 | 2,217,388 |
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Vietnam stocks most sold by foreign traders
HPG topped foreign selling activity with 2,465,490 shares sold. The stock fell 2.50 percent to VND 27,250.
SSI followed in second place with 5,239,800 shares sold, with its stock price falling 2.33 percent to VND 33,500.
SHB followed closely with 686,340 shares sold. Its stock price fell 2.56 percent to VND 15,250.
FPT was fourth with 780,622 shares sold. At the end of the day, it was down 2.43 percent to VND 84,400.
VIX rounded out the top five with 4,389,499 shares sold. Its stock was down 4.65 percent to VND 20,500 at the close of trade.
Most sold by foreign traders March 5, 2026
| Code | Open | Close | Change | FT Buy | FT Sell | Net |
| HPG | 27.95 | 27.25 | -2.50% | 2,465,490 | 12,989,632 | -10,524,142 |
| SSI | 34.30 | 33.50 | -2.33% | 5,239,800 | 10,647,502 | -5,407,702 |
| SHB | 15.65 | 15.25 | -2.56% | 686,340 | 7,973,700 | -7,287,360 |
| FPT | 86.50 | 84.40 | -2.43% | 780,622 | 7,508,963 | -6,728,341 |
| VIX | 21.50 | 20.50 | -4.65% | 4,389,499 | 7,401,900 | -3,012,401 |
(Exchange rate US$1 = VND 26,350)