The VN-Index closed at 1,927.94, up 6.34 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 26,658.42 billion or US$1011.70 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$23.42 million worth of equities, Monday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange → view source.
The VN30 closed at 2,046.37, down 4.21 points or 0.21 percent, with a total trading value of VND 16,050.51 billion or US$609.13 million.
The VNMIDCAP closed at 2,243.79, up 1.54 points or 0.07 percent, with a total trading value of VND 9,016.40 billion or US$342.18 million.
Vietnam stock market performance, May 18, 2026
| Index | Close | Change | Change % | VNDb | US$m |
| VNINDEX | 1,927.94 | 6.34 | 0.33 | 26,658.42 | 1,011.70 |
| VN30 | 2,046.37 | -4.21 | -0.21 | 16,050.51 | 609.13 |
| VNMIDCAP | 2,243.79 | 1.54 | 0.07 | 9,016.40 | 342.18 |
| VNSMALLCAP | 1,393.03 | 0.49 | 0.04 | 979.19 | 37.16 |
| VN100 | 1,978.45 | -4.44 | -0.22 | 25,066.91 | 951.31 |
| VNALLSHARE | 1,952.86 | -4.27 | -0.22 | 26,046.10 | 988.47 |
| VNXALLSHARE | 3,069.08 | -6.59 | -0.21 | 27,305,359.00 | 1,036,256.51 |
| VNCOND | 2,277.88 | -52.81 | -2.27 | 1,464.32 | 55.57 |
| VNCONS | 691.52 | -2.49 | -0.36 | 1,341.31 | 50.90 |
| VNENE | 912.66 | 48.62 | 5.63 | 1,964.48 | 74.55 |
| VNFIN | 2,270.08 | 5.98 | 0.26 | 9,141.25 | 346.92 |
| VNHEAL | 1,918.73 | -9.60 | -0.50 | 36.72 | 1.39 |
| VNIND | 966.71 | -2.28 | -0.24 | 4,847.22 | 183.96 |
| VNIT | 3,549.92 | 85.89 | 2.48 | 1,478.26 | 56.10 |
| VNMAT | 2,199.15 | 2.31 | 0.11 | 1,768.98 | 67.13 |
| VNREAL | 3,349.58 | -49.79 | -1.46 | 3,156.80 | 119.80 |
| VNUTI | 1,079.22 | 20.07 | 1.89 | 827.56 | 31.41 |
| VNDIAMOND | 2,474.11 | -20.95 | -0.84 | 5,986.17 | 227.18 |
| VNFINLEAD | 2,955.11 | -0.09 | 0.00 | 8,690.28 | 329.80 |
| VNFINSELECT | 3,042.73 | 8.01 | 0.26 | 9,140.98 | 346.91 |
| VNMITECH | 912.22 | 3.36 | 0.37 | 7,768.14 | 294.81 |
| VN50 GROWTH | 1,099.73 | -5.14 | -0.47 | 19,233.56 | 729.93 |
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Most traded
VIX topped trading with 442,287 million shares changing hands, worth VND 821,953 million. The stock climbed 1.33 percent to VND 19,000.
SHB followed in second place with 440,498 million shares changing hands, worth VND 606,523 million, with the stock falling 0.72 percent to VND 13,800.
HPG followed closely with 274,855 million shares traded, to the tune of VND 726,770 million. Its stock price fell 0.38 percent to VND 26,450.
POW was fourth with 246,326 million shares changing hands, worth VND 353,166 million. At the end of the day it was up 1.42 percent to VND 14,300.
PC1 rounded out the top five with 236,761 million shares traded, worth VND 403,937 million. Its stock was down 1.12 percent to VND 17,650 at the close of trade.
Most traded Vietnam stocks May 18, 2026
| Code | Open | Close | Change | % | Volume | VNDm |
| VIX | 18.40 | 19.00 | 0.25 | 1.33 | 442,287 | 821,952.72 |
| SHB | 13.85 | 13.80 | -0.10 | -0.72 | 440,498 | 606,523.01 |
| HPG | 26.50 | 26.45 | -0.10 | -0.38 | 274,855 | 726,770.45 |
| POW | 14.10 | 14.30 | 0.20 | 1.42 | 246,326 | 353,166.34 |
| PC1 | 16.65 | 17.65 | -0.20 | -1.12 | 236,761 | 403,937.45 |
Foreign trading
Total foreign buying reached VND 2,295 billion (US$87.10 million), while selling stood at VND 2,912 billion (US$110.51 million), the outcome of which was a net sell of VND 617 billion or US$23.42 million worth of stocks.
Since the start of 2026, foreign investors have net sold US$1,667 million worth of equities.
Foreign trading activity, May 18, 2026
| VNDb | US$ | |
| Buy | 2,295 | 87,096,774 |
| Sell | 2,912 | 110,512,334 |
| Balance | -617 | -23,415,560 |
Vietnam stocks most bought by foreign traders
MSB topped foreign buying with 5,230,700 shares bought. The stock climbed 0.72 percent to VND 13,900.
PC1 followed in second place with 4,430,600 shares bought, with its stock price climbing 6.01 percent to VND 17,650.
VCB followed closely with 4,100,534 shares bought. Its stock price climbed 4.12 percent to VND 63,200.
FPT was fourth with 2,864,816 shares bought. At the end of the day it was up 2.74 percent to VND 74,900.
BSR rounded out the top five with 2,452,400 shares bought. Its stock was up 4.53 percent to VND 33,450 at the close of trade.
Most bought by foreign traders May 18, 2026
| Code | Open | Close | Change | FT Buy | FT Sell | Net |
| MSB | 13.80 | 13.90 | 0.72% | 5,230,700 | 502,240 | 4,728,460 |
| PC1 | 16.65 | 17.65 | 6.01% | 4,430,600 | 5,954,582 | -1,523,982 |
| VCB | 60.70 | 63.20 | 4.12% | 4,100,534 | 406,696 | 3,693,838 |
| FPT | 72.90 | 74.90 | 2.74% | 2,864,816 | 3,814,350 | -949,534 |
| BSR | 32.00 | 33.45 | 4.53% | 2,452,400 | 2,859,654 | -407,254 |
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Vietnam stocks most sold by foreign traders
ACB topped foreign selling activity with 150,500 shares sold. The stock fell 0.43 percent to VND 23,000.
PC1 followed in second place with 4,430,600 shares sold, with its stock price climbing 6.01 percent to VND 17,650.
HPG followed closely with 796,100 shares sold. Its stock price fell 0.19 percent to VND 26,450.
FPT was fourth with 2,864,816 shares sold. At the end of the day, it was up 2.74 percent to VND 74,900.
POW rounded out the top five with 845,500 shares sold. Its stock was up 1.42 percent to VND 14,300 at the close of trade.
Most sold by foreign traders May 18, 2026
| Code | Open | Close | Change | FT Buy | FT Sell | Net |
| ACB | 23.10 | 23.00 | -0.43% | 150,500 | 7,534,939 | -7,384,439 |
| PC1 | 16.65 | 17.65 | 6.01% | 4,430,600 | 5,954,582 | -1,523,982 |
| HPG | 26.50 | 26.45 | -0.19% | 796,100 | 5,920,138 | -5,124,038 |
| FPT | 72.90 | 74.90 | 2.74% | 2,864,816 | 3,814,350 | -949,534 |
| POW | 14.10 | 14.30 | 1.42% | 845,500 | 3,382,307 | -2,536,807 |
(Exchange rate US$1 = VND 26,350)