As of the market close on August 5th, 2025, the total trading value across all three exchanges (HOSE, HNX, and UPCoM) reached a staggering 85.8 trillion VND, shattering the previous record of 80 trillion VND set just one week prior.
The Vietnamese stock market has been on a record-breaking rally, with margin lending at brokerage firms also reaching unprecedented heights. As the market enters a correction phase, this has resulted in forced selling as investors scramble to meet margin calls.
As of August 5th, bank stocks surged for the second consecutive session, propelling the index to a record high of 1570 points. However, a closer look at the statistics reveals that the group's profits are lagging compared to the broader market.