Domestic institutional investors were net sellers of 469.3 billion VND (approx. $18.77 million) today, while foreign investors were net buyers of 47.6 billion VND (approx.
The article reports on daily market movements, with MWG hitting the ceiling limit on high volume due to IPO expectations for its subsidiary, while Vin-group and real estate stocks corrected sharply, and oil & gas stocks rose.
Foreign investors were net sellers of VND 123.2 billion (~USD 4.93 million) on the Vietnamese stock market, with notable net buying in Food & Beverage and Securities sectors, and net selling in Banking. Individual investors were strong net buyers of VND 1,237.3 billion.
Vietnam recorded a record 345,979 new domestic investor accounts in March, surpassing the government's 2030 target, while foreign investors also opened 427 new accounts. Despite this strong investor interest, the VN-Index fell by 10.95% in March, accompanied by significant foreign net selling and increased trading liquidity.
The Vietnamese stock market is experiencing record-low liquidity from both domestic and foreign investors, leading to a slow decline in the VN-Index and narrow fluctuations across most stocks. This reflects a cautious sentiment and a significant lack of confidence among market participants.
The VN-Index fell for a third consecutive session, closing down 9 points amidst broad market declines and low liquidity, with significant selling pressure observed in oil & gas, fertilizer, securities, and real estate sectors. Investor caution is high, and foreign investors continued net selling.
Fertilizer and animal feed prices have significantly increased since Q1, driven by rising global energy costs, logistics, and reliance on imported raw materials. This trend is putting immense pressure on farmers and livestock breeders, potentially leading to higher food prices.
Vietnamese businesses are facing severe pressure from rapidly increasing input costs, especially energy and logistics, which are rising daily. Despite soaring production expenses, companies are struggling to pass these costs onto consumers due to reduced purchasing power, leading to potential losses and strained financial capacity.
MB Securities (MBS) disclosed preliminary Q1/2026 revenue of VND 1,019B (+50% YoY), driven by margin lending and brokerage, though pre-tax profit grew only 8% due to proprietary trading declines. DCM reported profit up 84% to VND 837B, while BSR's Q1 net profit already exceeded its full-year target.