As of 1:30 PM on November 30th, the leaderboard showcases intense competition among the top contenders, with VPB, SHB, and TCB constantly swapping positions and maintaining a razor-thin margin.
According to the program’s rules, readers can vote from November 28th to December 13th, with each account allowed 24 votes per day (one hour apart). The final result for this category is determined by 50% reader votes and 50% expert evaluation, reflecting both market popularity and the intrinsic strength of each bank.
VPB of VPBank is currently leading with 4,680 votes. In 2025, VPB was among the most actively traded stocks, marked by strategic deals, capital increases, ecosystem expansion, and improved business results.
TCB of Techcombank follows closely with 4,213 votes, while SHB trails with 4,112 votes, highlighting its popularity among retail investors.
Voting runs from 00:00 on November 28, 2025, to 23:59 on December 13, 2025. Readers must verify their accounts and log in via Facebook/Google. Each account can vote up to 24 times per day (one hour apart) across different categories.
EVALUATION & RESULT ANNOUNCEMENT (December 1 – 15, 2025): The judging panel will evaluate submissions until December 14, 2025. Final results, including two reader-voted categories, will be announced on December 15, 2025.
For the “Bank Stock of the Year” category, results are based on 50% reader votes and 50% expert evaluation.
For the “Bank of the Year” category, results are solely based on reader votes.
The top three contenders are separated by only 500-600 votes, a gap that could easily shift with a surge in community voting.
Other bank stocks include MBB of MB (2,173 votes), STB of Sacombank (2,081 votes), and LPB of LPBank (2,016 votes), all popular among individual investors with high liquidity.
In 2025, these stocks saw significant activity. SHB surged over 110% in the first 11 months, leading in trading volume. VPB and LPB rose over 50%, while TCB and MBB gained over 40%.
With 24 daily votes allowed until December 13th, the race for “Bank Stock of the Year” promises more excitement. The top three are neck-and-neck, while MBB, STB, and LPB still have room to accelerate.
The 50% expert evaluation ensures the final result reflects not only investor sentiment but also banks with strong fundamentals, clear strategies, transparency, and sustainability. Criteria include: (1) Stock price and liquidity performance; (2) Investor policies; (3) Shareholder engagement; (4) Investor and analyst reviews.
FChoice, launched by CafeF in 2021, is an annual awards program highlighting breakthrough achievements impacting Vietnam’s economy, especially in finance. In 2025, FChoice returns with the theme “Vietnam Rising,” featuring four major categories.
Vote now for stories of resilience, innovation, and national pride in Vietnam’s new development phase HERE.
For inquiries, contact FChoice organizers at: [email protected]
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