Top Stocks to Watch Ahead of the Bell on August 27th

The stock market is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape, and keeping track of the biggest movers is crucial for investors. This introduction paragraph aims to provide a snapshot of the Vietnamese stock market’s recent performance by highlighting the top gainers and losers, as per Vietstock’s statistical insights.

The trading session ended on a gloomy note, with the VN-Index shedding 31.44 points (-1.91%), settling at 1,614.03. Likewise, the HNX-Index witnessed a decline of 5.9 points (-2.17%), closing at 266.58. The market breadth tilted towards decliners, as 488 stocks closed in the red compared to 265 advancers. The VN30 basket echoed a similar sentiment, with 23 stocks losing ground, 5 gaining, and 2 remaining unchanged.

Volatility in liquidity contrasted at the HOSE and HNX exchanges this week (August 18-22). A clear trend emerged, with financial stocks attracting the most capital inflows.

“Executive Insider Trading Summary: Week of August 18-22, 2025. A review of this week’s transactions reveals a notable trend; executives and insiders are selling more stocks than they are buying, indicating a cautious sentiment in the market.”

Last week, a significant surge in VPBank (VPB) stock value led to a substantial boost in the wealth of its shareholders. As a result, four individuals joined the ranks of Vietnam’s top 20 richest people in the stock market.