Market Pulse 03/12: Foreign Investors Maintain Net Buying, Capital Flows Back to Financial Sector

At the close of trading, the VN-Index surged by 14.71 points (+0.86%), reaching 1,731.77 points, while the HNX-Index climbed 0.8 points (+0.31%) to 267.61 points. Market breadth favored the bulls, with 461 stocks advancing and 236 declining. Similarly, the VN30 basket saw green dominate, as 19 stocks rose, 9 fell, and 2 remained unchanged.

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Market liquidity increased compared to the previous session, with the order-matching volume of the VN-Index reaching over 720 million shares, equivalent to a value of more than VND 22.5 trillion; the HNX-Index reached over 59.8 million shares, equivalent to a value of more than VND 1.25 trillion.

The VN-Index opened the afternoon session favorably as buying pressure continued to rise, pushing the index to hit 1,740 points before slightly declining and closing in the green at the end of the session. In terms of influence, CTG, BID, VPB, and VCB were the most positively impactful stocks on the VN-Index, contributing over 11.2 points. Conversely, VIC, VPL, GAS, and VJC faced selling pressure, reducing the index by more than 7.5 points.

Top Stocks Influencing the VN-Index

Similarly, the HNX-Index showed positive momentum, influenced by stocks like KSV (+10%), NVB (+2.17%), BAB (+2.48%), and CEO (+1.97%).

Top Stocks Influencing the HNX-Index

At the close, the market rose by 0.89%, with green dominating most sectors. The communication services sector led with a 3.1% increase, primarily driven by VGI (+3.32%), FOX (+4.23%), and CTR (+0.69%). The financial and materials sectors followed with gains of 2.64% and 0.99%, respectively. Notable performers included SHB (+2.06%), MBB (+4.25%), CTG (+6.01%), VPB (+4.67%), HPG (+1.13%), DGC (+0.21%), DPM (+1.3%), and PHR (+1.75%).

Conversely, the real estate sector was the only one to decline, falling by 0.9%, mainly due to VIC (-2.04%), VRE (-1.15%), and BCM (-0.6%).

Foreign investors continued to net buy VND 367 billion on the HOSE, focusing on MBB (VND 257.93 billion), VPB (VND 197.44 billion), CTG (VND 168.61 billion), and MWG (VND 165.07 billion). On the HNX, they net sold VND 16 billion, primarily in PVS (VND 11.93 billion), MBS (VND 10.48 billion), SHS (VND 5.59 billion), and PVI (VND 3.35 billion).

Net Buying/Selling Value of Foreign Investors Across All Three Exchanges

11:30: Foreign Investors Sell VIC Heavily

The VN-Index continued to trade around 1,725 points in the final morning session. At the midday break, the VN-Index rose by over 8 points (+0.48%), reaching 1,725.38 points; meanwhile, the HNX-Index hovered near the reference level, closing at 258.76 points. Market breadth showed 389 gainers, 235 losers, and 975 unchanged stocks.

Among the top 10 stocks influencing the VN-Index, CTG was the most positive contributor, adding over 2.8 points to the index. VCB, BID, and MWG also contributed a combined 3.45 points. Conversely, VIC and VHM had the most negative impact, reducing the index by a total of 1 point.

Top 10 Stocks Impacting the VN-Index in the Morning Session of December 3, 2025 (Point-Based)

Sector-wise, communication services led with a 2.21% increase, driven by VGI (+2.49%), FOX (+2.61%), VNB (+2.92%), ICT (+2.84%), and TTN (+2.27%).

Additionally, non-essential consumer goods and finance sectors rose by over 1%, with standout performers like MWG (+3.38%), FRT (+2.9%), DGW (+2.09%), VPL (+1.16%), PET (+1.6%); CTG (+4.59%), MBB (+1.27%), VPB (+1.04%), VCB (+1.22%), ACB (+1.04%), VIB (+1.08%), and BID (+2.04%).

Conversely, real estate was the most negatively impacted sector, pressured by VIC (-0.25%), VHM (-0.47%), VRE (-1.72%), BCM (-1.06%), and KSF (-2.23%).

Source: VietstockFinance

Foreign investors turned net sellers with over VND 417.82 billion across all three exchanges in the morning. Selling pressure concentrated on VIC with VND 150.13 billion. Meanwhile, CTG and MWG led net buying with VND 85.12 billion and VND 74.81 billion, respectively.

Top 10 Stocks with Strongest Foreign Net Buying/Selling in the Morning Session of December 3, 2025

10:30: Buyers Dominate, Vingroup Stocks Move Counter-Trend

As of 10:30, the VN-Index rose by over 2 points, trading around 1,720 points. The HNX-Index increased by over 0.5 points, trading around 259 points.

Among VN30 stocks, green dominated with MWG contributing 4.29 points, MSN 2.39 points, LPB 1.71 points, and CTG 1.01 points. Conversely, VIC, VJC, VRE, and VHM faced selling pressure, reducing the index by over 6.2 points.

Source: VietstockFinance

Financial stocks, particularly banks, were uniformly green, extending the previous session’s gains. Specifically, CTG rose 3.98%, VPB 0.69%, MBB 0.64%, and TCB 0.88%. Only a few declined, including VIX (-1.64%), SSI (-0.46%), and HDB (-0.47%).

Essential and non-essential consumer sectors also attracted investor interest, with most leading stocks rising from the opening. Notable performers included MSN (+2.29%), BAF (+1.22%), SAB (+0.95%), DBC (+0.54%), MWG (+3.13%), FRT (+3.52%), and DGW (+2.67%).

Compared to the opening, slight divergence persisted, but buyers dominated. There were 323 gainers and 223 losers.

9:30: Financial Stocks Surge, VN-Index Extends Gains

In the early session of December 3, as of 9:30, the VN-Index narrowed its gains and fluctuated around 1,722 points. Similarly, the HNX-Index rose slightly by 0.7 points, trading around 259 points.

Green dominated most sectors, reflecting continued recovery from the previous session. Finance led with strong early gains, including CTG (+3.57%), VPB (+0.87%), TCB (+1.02%), and VCB (+1.39%).

Non-essential consumer goods also contributed to the green trend, with most stocks rising. Notable performers included MWG (+2.25%), FRT (+0.76%), TNG (+1.06%), and TCM (+0.36%).

Beyond these sectors, many Large Caps showed positive momentum, including HPG, MSN, and ACB, supporting the index.

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– 15:05 03/12/2025

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