The VN-Index closed at 1,680 points on August 28, a gain of 8 points (0.48%).
The trading session on August 28 started on a positive note, with the VN-Index climbing 7 points. However, the index soon faced corrective pressure as real estate stocks and large-cap stocks like Vingroup (VIC, VHM, VRE) encountered strong selling pressure. Meanwhile, securities stocks (SSI, VND, ORS) and steel stocks (HPG, NKG, HSG) remained the center of attention, attracting capital flows and helping the market maintain its balance.
In the afternoon session, the market gradually recovered thanks to increased buying interest in bank stocks. SHB (+4.25%), VPB (+2.10%), and TCB (+1.67%) led the rebound, while the Vingroup stocks narrowed their losses. The real estate sector’s improvement (DXG, KBC, TCH) and the continued strength of securities stocks from the morning session bolstered the upward trend.
At the close, the VN-Index ended at 1,680 points, marking an increase of 8 points (0.48%).
HoSE recorded 11 ceiling prices, 177 advancing stocks, and 137 declining stocks, indicating a buying bias. However, foreign investors continued to heavily offload Vietnamese stocks, with a net sell value of VND 2,574 billion, focusing on stocks like HPG, MSB, and MBB, which put significant pressure on the market.
According to VCBS, the VN-Index closing above 1,680 points is a positive signal, reflecting the market’s sustained recovery efforts. Active capital rotation among industries has supported the index in reinforcing crucial support levels. Nevertheless, stock divergence remains pronounced, necessitating cautious trading decisions.
VCBS advises investors to refrain from chasing after overheating stocks on August 29, as short-term corrective risks persist. Maintain a safe margin loan ratio and avoid excessive financial leverage in this volatile market environment. Consider gradual investment into sectors displaying positive signals, such as securities (SSI, VND, HCM) and retail (MWG, FRT), which are currently attracting strong capital inflows.
Other brokerage firms also caution investors to closely monitor foreign investors’ activities, as their continuous net selling in recent sessions could impact market sentiment, particularly for large-cap stocks.
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