According to data from the Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD), the number of domestic investor accounts surged by over 226,000 in July 2025, the highest monthly increase in 11 months since September 2024. The majority of new accounts opened in July belonged to individual investors, while institutional investors accounted for only an additional 164 accounts.
As of the end of July, the cumulative number of domestic investor accounts has increased by nearly 1.2 million since the beginning of 2025. With this latest surge, the total number of individual investor accounts in Vietnam has surpassed 10.4 million, equivalent to over 10% of the country’s population, achieving its 2025 target ahead of schedule and well on its way to reaching 11 million by 2030.
This significant increase in new accounts coincides with the remarkable performance of the Vietnamese stock market, which broke historical records on the 25th anniversary of its establishment (July 28). By the end of the month, the VN-Index had surged by more than 126 points (+9.16%), maintaining its position above the 1,500 mark. Trading activities were exceptionally vibrant, with the average matching value on HoSE reaching nearly VND 33,000 billion per session.
Notably, foreign investors reversed their net selling trend and turned net buyers in July, with a net buying value of over VND 8,700 billion on HoSE. According to market analysts, foreign capital often arrives about 4-5 months ahead of an expected upgrade. If this timeline holds true, the Vietnamese stock market is poised for a potential upgrade by FTSE later this year. As such, this period presents a golden opportunity for foreign capital to ride the wave of the anticipated upgrade.
Interestingly, the number of foreign investor accounts in Vietnam unexpectedly decreased by 188 compared to the previous month of June. This decline was mainly attributed to individual investors, while institutional investors increased by 9 accounts. As of the end of July, the total number of foreign investor accounts stood at 48,781.
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