The VN-Index closed at 1,915.37, up 6.36 points or 0.33 percent, with a total trading value of VND 28,137.62 billion or US$1067.84 million, and foreign traders net-selling US$33.74 million worth of equities, Friday, according to the latest data from the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange → view source.
The VN30 closed at 2,074.06, down 5.04 points or 0.24 percent, with a total trading value of VND 15,499.83 billion or US$588.23 million.
The VNMIDCAP closed at 2,237.70, up 15.24 points or 0.69 percent, with a total trading value of VND 11,317.14 billion or US$429.49 million.
Vietnam stock market performance, May 8, 2026
| Index | Close | Change | Change % | VNDb | US$m |
| VNINDEX | 1,915.37 | 6.36 | 0.33 | 28,137.62 | 1,067.84 |
| VN30 | 2,074.06 | -5.04 | -0.24 | 15,499.83 | 588.23 |
| VNMIDCAP | 2,237.70 | 15.24 | 0.69 | 11,317.14 | 429.49 |
| VNSMALLCAP | 1,401.01 | -6.46 | -0.46 | 985.66 | 37.41 |
| VN100 | 1,997.02 | 4.54 | 0.23 | 26,816.97 | 1,017.72 |
| VNALLSHARE | 1,970.88 | 3.97 | 0.20 | 27,802.63 | 1,055.13 |
| VNXALLSHARE | 3,095.51 | 5.79 | 0.19 | 28,107.18 | 1,066.69 |
| VNCOND | 2,412.18 | -16.48 | -0.68 | 719.57 | 27.31 |
| VNCONS | 706.88 | -4.91 | -0.69 | 1,354.83 | 51.42 |
| VNENE | 758.58 | -2.51 | -0.33 | 542.33 | 20.58 |
| VNFIN | 2,270.59 | 9.30 | 0.41 | 10,987.03 | 416.97 |
| VNHEAL | 1,941.63 | 1.36 | 0.07 | 31.49 | 1.20 |
| VNIND | 973.10 | 0.27 | 0.03 | 4,942.64 | 187.58 |
| VNIT | 3,425.09 | -52.21 | -1.50 | 1,280.33 | 48.59 |
| VNMAT | 2,264.69 | -5.57 | -0.25 | 1,413.67 | 53.65 |
| VNREAL | 3,415.89 | 26.71 | 0.79 | 5,964.97 | 226.37 |
| VNUTI | 992.99 | -19.27 | -1.90 | 557.13 | 21.14 |
| VNDIAMOND | 2,514.54 | -7.14 | -0.28 | 6,260.88 | 237.60 |
| VNFINLEAD | 2,972.55 | 11.31 | 0.38 | 10,733.36 | 407.34 |
| VNFINSELECT | 3,043.41 | 12.47 | 0.41 | 10,986.58 | 416.95 |
| VNMITECH | 915.32 | -2.93 | -0.32 | 7,358.11 | 279.25 |
| VN50 GROWTH | 1,119.16 | 2.90 | 0.26 | 22,439.74 | 851.60 |
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Most traded
VIX topped trading with 794,953 million shares changing hands, worth VND 1,457,558 million. The stock climbed 5.08 percent to VND 18,600.
SHB followed in second place with 658,041 million shares changing hands, worth VND 929,720 million, with the stock climbing 1.06 percent to VND 14,250.
NVL followed closely with 410,260 million shares traded, to the tune of VND 682,320 million. Its stock price climbed 3.93 percent to VND 17,200.
MSB was fourth with 358,035 million shares changing hands, worth VND 478,740 million. At the end of the day it was up 3.85 percent to VND 13,500.
GEX rounded out the top five with 308,709 million shares traded, worth VND 1,012,452 million. Its stock was up 6.69 percent to VND 33,500 at the close of trade.
Most traded Vietnam stocks May 8, 2026
| Code | Open | Close | Change | % | Volume | VNDm |
| VIX | 17.70 | 18.60 | 0.90 | 5.08 | 794,953 | 1,457,558.27 |
| SHB | 14.10 | 14.25 | 0.15 | 1.06 | 658,041 | 929,719.52 |
| NVL | 16.55 | 17.20 | 0.65 | 3.93 | 410,260 | 682,319.96 |
| MSB | 13.00 | 13.50 | 0.50 | 3.85 | 358,035 | 478,740.27 |
| GEX | 31.60 | 33.50 | 2.10 | 6.69 | 308,709 | 1,012,452.07 |
Foreign trading
Total foreign buying reached VND 2,560 billion (US$97.15 million), while selling stood at VND 3,449 billion (US$130.89 million), the outcome of which was a net sell of VND 889 billion or US$33.74 million worth of stocks.
Since the start of 2026, foreign investors have net sold US$1,500 million worth of equities.
Foreign trading activity, May 8, 2026
| VNDb | US$ | |
| Buy | 2,560 | 97,153,700 |
| Sell | 3,449 | 130,891,841 |
| Balance | -889 | -33,738,140 |
Vietnam stocks most bought by foreign traders
VIX topped foreign buying with 9,901,402 shares bought. The stock climbed 5.08 percent to VND 18,600.
MSB followed in second place with 4,311,300 shares bought, with its stock price climbing 3.85 percent to VND 13,500.
POW followed closely with 4,306,228 shares bought. Its stock price fell 2.10 percent to VND 14,000.
GEX was fourth with 3,683,700 shares bought. At the end of the day it was up 6.01 percent to VND 33,500.
MBB rounded out the top five with 3,353,601 shares bought. Its stock was up 0.19 percent to VND 26,150 at the close of trade.
Most bought by foreign traders May 8, 2026
| Code | Open | Close | Change | FT Buy | FT Sell | Net |
| VIX | 17.70 | 18.60 | 5.08% | 9,901,402 | 1,879,570 | 8,021,832 |
| MSB | 13.00 | 13.50 | 3.85% | 4,311,300 | 13,509,860 | -9,198,560 |
| POW | 14.30 | 14.00 | -2.10% | 4,306,228 | 1,676,536 | 2,629,692 |
| GEX | 31.60 | 33.50 | 6.01% | 3,683,700 | 1,876,445 | 1,807,255 |
| MBB | 26.10 | 26.15 | 0.19% | 3,353,601 | 2,453,220 | 900,381 |
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Vietnam stocks most sold by foreign traders
MSB topped foreign selling activity with 4,311,300 shares sold. The stock climbed 3.85 percent to VND 13,500.
ACB followed in second place with 1,803,650 shares sold, with its stock price falling 0.22 percent to VND 22,850.
FPT followed closely with 292,233 shares sold. Its stock price fell 1.78 percent to VND 71,900.
NVL was fourth with 2,439,306 shares sold. At the end of the day, it was up 3.93 percent to VND 17,200.
VHM rounded out the top five with 1,207,400 shares sold. Its stock was up 1.23 percent to VND 164,000 at the close of trade.
Most sold by foreign traders May 8, 2026
| Code | Open | Close | Change | FT Buy | FT Sell | Net |
| MSB | 13.00 | 13.50 | 3.85% | 4,311,300 | 13,509,860 | -9,198,560 |
| ACB | 22.90 | 22.85 | -0.22% | 1,803,650 | 7,845,121 | -6,041,471 |
| FPT | 73.20 | 71.90 | -1.78% | 292,233 | 6,451,754 | -6,159,521 |
| NVL | 16.55 | 17.20 | 3.93% | 2,439,306 | 4,326,900 | -1,887,594 |
| VHM | 162.00 | 164.00 | 1.23% | 1,207,400 | 2,889,843 | -1,682,443 |
(Exchange rate US$1 = VND 26,350)