The VN-Index managed to trim its losses towards the end of the session on June 18th, thanks to increased buying pressure, closing just 0.86 points lower at 1,346.83. While liquidity remained subdued, with a matching value of VND18,535 billion on the HoSE, foreign investors turned net sellers, ending a three-day net buying streak.

Foreign investors net sold nearly VND272 billion on HoSE

In terms of individual stocks, FPT witnessed the strongest net selling pressure, with net outflows of VND154 billion. Other stocks that faced notable net selling included STB, VCI, VNM, and HHS, with net selling values ranging from VND38 billion to VND76 billion.

Conversely, HPG emerged as the most sought-after stock, attracting net purchases of VND192 billion. MSB also witnessed robust net buying, with net inflows of around VND103 billion. SHB, NVL, and VCG saw net buying in the range of VND32 billion to VND52 billion.

Foreign investors net bought nearly VND25 billion on HNX

Turning to the HNX, PVS topped the net buying list, with net purchases of approximately VND38 billion. VC3, NTP, and API also witnessed net buying interest from foreign investors, with net inflows of around VND1-2 billion.

On the selling front, CEO faced the highest net selling pressure, with net outflows of about VND11 billion. Other stocks that witnessed notable net selling included IDC, TNG, and PLC, with net selling values in the billion-VND range.

Foreign investors net sold nearly VND61 billion on UPCOM

MCH and VEA attracted modest net buying interest on the UPCOM market, with net purchases of a few hundred million VND. ABB, CSI, and KLB also witnessed negligible net buying.

In contrast, ACV faced significant net selling pressure, with net outflows of VND23 billion. MML and HNG followed suit, with net selling of VND17 billion and VND11 billion, respectively. QNS and OIL also faced net selling pressure, with net outflows in the billion-VND range.