Market Overview

The VN-Index continued its upward trajectory, closing 8.42 points higher today, marking its third consecutive session of gains. This follows a modest increase of 1.9 points in the previous session.

Trading Volume

Trading activity on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange saw a slight decline, with volumes falling 3.4% to VND17.2 trillion (approximately US$662.6 million).

Key Performers

Among the VN-30 basket, which includes the 30 largest capped stocks, 14 tickers recorded gains. Notable performers included VIC of Vingroup, which surged 4.11%, BVH of Bao Viet Holdings, up 3.16%, and GVR of Vietnam Rubber Group, which closed 2.26% higher.

Decliners

On the flip side, 11 blue chips experienced declines. MSN of Masan Group dropped 1.77%, HDB of HDBank slid 1.41%, and SSI of SSI Securities Corporation decreased by 1.3%.

Foreign Investment

Foreign investors remained active, net buyers to the tune of VND900 billion, with significant purchases in DXG of Dat Xanh Group and NLG of Nam Long Investment Corp.

Other Indices

The HNX-Index for mid and small caps on the Hanoi Stock Exchange rose 0.55%, while the UPCoM-Index for the Unlisted Public Companies Market edged down 0.02%.