In terms of impact on the VN-Index, BID was the most negative influence, taking away 1.3 points from the index. On the other hand, VIC was a bright spot on the opposite side, contributing over 2 points to the increase.
The red is returning to many sectors. Media and non-essential consumer services were the two groups that saw the biggest declines with stocks such as VGI (-1.49%), YEG (-3.53%), SGT (-2.63%), VNB (-1.56%), TTN (-2.2%), MFS (-3.39%); MWG (-2.09%), PNJ (-1.59%), FRT (-2.31%), VGT (-1.53%), HHS (-4.11%), and HUT (-4.39%).
In contrast, the energy group temporarily led with an outstanding increase of 2.76% thanks to the positive contributions of BSR (+6.15%), PLX (+1.98%), and MVB (+1.1%).
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Foreign investors continued to sell off with a value of nearly VND 1.7 trillion on all three exchanges. The selling pressure was concentrated on HPG with a value of VND 351.26 billion, far exceeding the rest. Meanwhile, VIX topped the net buying list with a value of VND 94.6 billion.
| Top 10 stocks that foreign investors bought/sold the most in the morning session of August 15, 2025 |
10:30 a.m.: Money hesitates at the 1,655-point threshold
Investors were hesitant as trading volume did not improve and the main indices shifted from an upward trend at the beginning of the session to a tug-of-war. As of 10:30 a.m., the VN-Index maintained its gain of nearly 16 points, trading around 1,656 points. The HNX-Index gained slightly, trading around 285 points.
Stocks in the VN30 basket rose and fell alternately, but buying power somewhat prevailed. Specifically, VPB, VIC, MBB, and ACBÂ contributed 5.15 points, 4.22 points, 3.62 points, and 2.52 points to the overall index, respectively. In contrast, MWG, LPB, STB, and HPGÂ faced strong selling pressure, taking away nearly 4 points from the VN30-Index.
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The breadth of the sectors gradually shifted to a mixed performance. The green side still had the upper hand as the energy, real estate, and financial sectors provided good support for the overall recovery, rising 3.75%, 1.28%, and 1.19%, respectively.
Energy stocks saw green in most codes. Notably, BSR hit the ceiling price, PLX rose 3.69%, PVS increased by 1.33%, and PVD went up by 2.84%… Conversely, only a few codes such as VTO, TMB, MVB, and POTÂ were under selling pressure, but the decline was not significant.
Following was the real estate sector, which also witnessed positive developments despite the somewhat polarized situation. Buying power mainly focused on large-cap stocks such as VIC, up 3.21%, VHM up 1.92%, VRE up 2.16%, and SSH up 0.1%… On the other hand, most of the remaining codes like BCM falling 0.71%, KDH dropping 2.08%, NVL declining 0.79%, and PDR decreasing 1.02%… were still in the red.
In another less positive development, the non-essential consumer sector remained pessimistic. Selling pressure mainly focused on large-cap stocks such as VPL down 0.36%, MWG falling 1.25%, PNJ decreasing 1.14%, and FRT dropping 1.05%…
Compared to the beginning of the session, sellers had the upper hand. There were 426 declining stocks against 265 gaining ones.
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Opening: Money flows into financial and industrial groups at the beginning of the session
As of 9:30 a.m., the VN-Index rose more than 20 points, trading around 1,661 points. The HNX-Index gained over 2 points, trading around 287 points.
The market soon saw green covering most sectors. In particular, bank and securities stocks continued to thrive. Specifically, MBB hit the ceiling price, VPB rose 3.41%, ACB climbed 3.82%, VCB increased by 1.99%, MBS went up by 2.95%, SSI advanced by 0.54%, and VIX surged 6.16%… Conversely, only a few codes recorded slight declines, such as STB falling 0.36%, TPB dropping 0.76%, and VCI declining 0.32%.
The industrial sector continued to attract investors’ attention, with most leading stocks in the industry rising from the beginning of the session. Notable gainers included VCG, up 4.29%, VSC hitting the ceiling price, CII climbing 1.93%, and VJC rising 1.91%….
Meanwhile, the media group was still under selling pressure. The red focused on large-cap stocks such as VGI falling 0.5%, FOX dropping 0.83%, and YEG declining 0.96%…
Ly Hoa
– 12:00, August 15, 2025
Market Beat: VN-Index Hits New High of 1,640
The VN-Index closed the August 14th session with a significant gain of nearly 30 points, despite some late-afternoon volatility. It soared to a new record high of 1,640.69 points. The HNX-Index also witnessed a robust surge of almost 5.5 points, climbing to 285.15.
Market Beat: Profit-Taking Pressure Mounts, VN-Index Retreats.
The selling pressure intensified, causing key indices to sink into the red by the end of the morning session. At the mid-session break, the VN-Index hovered near the reference level, settling at 1,639.45 points; while the HNX-Index stood at 282.49 points, a decline of 0.93%. The number of declining stocks is gradually gaining the upper hand, with 540 losers versus 207 gainers.
Technical Analysis for August 14: Optimism Persists
The VN-Index and HNX-Index both climbed in the morning session, but the lack of significant improvement in liquidity revealed the prevailing cautious sentiment among investors.
“SCR Surges Past 10,000 VND per Share”
The trading session on August 14, 2025, witnessed a remarkable surge in the share price of SCR, breaching the 10,000 VND mark and culminating at 10,400 VND at the closing bell. This pinnacle represents a significant milestone, as it surpasses the highest level attained since September 2022, heralding a new era of potential growth and investor confidence.
The Vietstock Daily: Scaling Greater Heights
The VN-Index surged and continued to reach new highs with its ninth consecutive gain. The upward trend of the index is supported by the MACD indicator, which continues to widen the gap with the signal line after a buy signal. However, the risk of intraday volatility cannot be overlooked as the Stochastic Oscillator ventures deep into overbought territory.
